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Maskless students eat lunch in a crowded cafeteria in a 75% capacity school model.

Staples follows in footsteps of middle, elementary schools, progresses to 75% in-person capacity

Abigail Nevin '23 & Chloe Murray '22, Staff Writer & Opinion Editor March 9, 2021

Staples implemented a 75% capacity in-person learning model starting March 1, in which students attend school in-person three days a week. High school parent Heather Lyons approves of the decision to...

With the new Connecticut Phase Three plan in place, Arezzo restaurant-goers are now free to eat outside with no maximum capacity and inside up to 75% capacity.

Phase 3 of reopenings launched as COVID-19 rates increase among youth

Natalie Bandura '22, News Editor October 23, 2020

Phase 3 of statewide reopening amid the COVID-19 pandemic was implemented on Oct. 8 as the next step in the four-phase plan for reopening designed by Governor Lamont and his administration. The new,...

The presidential debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump was exactly what I expected it to be—a mess. Both candidates shouted and hurled insults at each other, and seldom answered the questions that were given to them.

Trump motivates base while Biden fails to lure undecided voters in first debate

Jack Dennison '21, Broadcast Director October 23, 2020

The presidential debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump was exactly what I expected it to be—a mess.  Both candidates shouted and hurled insults at each other, and seldom answered the questions...

School closures highlight economic inequality across Connecticut

School closures highlight economic inequality across Connecticut

Claire Redmer '21, Editor-in-Chief June 22, 2020

Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont issued an executive order closing public schools on March 15, beginning an unprecedented time of completely online schooling. While this served as a dramatic change for...

Westport Public Schools were closed for the rest of the academic school year on March 11th.

Exploring pandemic responses, which one is best?

Graham Wood '20 & Prasaus Yeager '22, Staff Writer & Opinion Editor May 22, 2020

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Since senior year was cut short for the class of 2020,we wanted to see what their favorite memories of the year were and what they will be missing out on the most with the year being cut short.

Senior Year Reflections

Ella Bloomingdale '20, Staff Writer May 22, 2020

 

Sleepaway camps are unsure of what their summer will look like.

Summer at sleepaway camps currently remains in jeopardy

Brooke Dembin '22 and Charley Guthartz '22, Business Manager and Sports Editor May 15, 2020

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Instagram challenges are the new trend that are bringing people together.

Instagram trends have brought people together

Jake Navarro '20 and Ethan Frank '20, Staff Writers May 14, 2020

https://soundcloud.com/thanrank/staples-students-embrace-trends-on-social-media

The NFL draft broke viewer ratings due to the quarantine.

Teams look to fill empty voids in 2020 NFL draft

Jake Navarro '20 and Jack Lev '20, Staff Writers May 14, 2020

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Having seniors graduate at their normal time brings up many health concerns and would require all of the families and faculty to wear masks.

Questions arise with graduation season approaching

Tori Wilson ’22 and Shira Zeiberg ’22, Staff Writer and Assistant Business Manager May 14, 2020

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There are 165 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Westport as of April 7, and social distancing, which Governor Lamont implemented with his stay at home order on March 23, is meant to prevent the outbreak from surpassing what our local healthcare system can manage, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.

Social distancing efforts prove heartbreaking but lifesaving

Rachel Suggs ’21, Web Managing Editor May 12, 2020

Precautions against the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) have been immensely disruptive. Schools are canceled, SAT testing centers shut down, AP exams modified, fourth-quarter moved to pass/fail and extracurricular...

Coronavirus lockdowns lead to decreased air pollution worldwide.

Silver linings shine through in midst of global crisis

Ella Stoler '22, Broadcast Director May 5, 2020

There's little good to be said about a global pandemic.  The crisis has resulted in economic recession, the collapse of health care systems and ultimately, the death of thousands worldwide. However,...

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