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Pro-abortion rights protestors gather in downtown Westport holding signs supporting DefenDemocracy’s cause and listening to speakers.

Connecticut protests for abortion rights

The authorized $222.8 million budget for Westport will be spent on many areas.

Representative Town Meeting approves $222.8 million budget

As the price of regular unleaded gas rises nationally, prices in Connecticut rise as well.

Gas prices in Connecticut spike to record highs

According to US News, most of the schools within the top five are within the towns surrounding Staples High school and three of the five schools are public.

Staples High School ranks highly among other Connecticut schools

Westport parents, educators and residents attended the Board of Education meeting Monday night, contributing to conversations about the equity study on the climate of Westport district schools.

Board of Education equity report release from NYU causes division, frustration

The socialization of heteronormativity at home has a significant impact on children, becoming more apparent in their teenage years.

The damaging effects of: ‘I’m just teasing.’

The Supreme Court case Roe vs. Wade may be overturned, taking away necessary reproductive and human rights for millions of women across America.

Potential overturn of Roe vs. Wade wrongfully strips women of their human rights

Teachers should provide the class average for assessments in order to prevent students from sharing scores with one another.

Class averages foster a less competitive environment

As upcoming juniors decide where they will apply to college, it’s important that they don’t rule out colleges just because they’re “unrealistic.”

Advice for juniors: The 25-50-25 rule is not a universal mantra

Students wait in an empty classroom for a substitute to show up; however, at Staples, there is no reason for there to be a substitute for the class. Students should be allowed to work on their own without a substitute watching over them, benefiting both the school and the students.

The kids are alright: substitute teachers prove unnecessary

Alexa Anastasi ’22 showcased the history of race through means of an eye-catching poster.

‘African American, Black, Latino, and Puerto Rican Studies’ class concludes pilot year

Jim Hood, Ian Warburg and Emily Ashken Zobl ’12, three founding members of Save the Old Mill Grocery and Deli pose after raising over a million dollars for the cause.

Preserving history, serving good: community organization aims to save Elvira’s

Nicholas Blanco ’25, Dylan Kurpiel ’25, Jack Srihari ’25 and substitute teacher Hannah Mata enjoy a game together after school on Fridays.

Cooperative video games club connects students through games

AP Chemistry classes watch “Indiana Jones” since the completion of the AP college board administered test on May 2.

End of AP classes leaves students relieved, allows for fun learning experiences

A longstanding Staples tradition, Senior Showdown is a nerf-shooting tournament during which participating seniors are given a target to “assassinate” while avoiding elimination at the hands of a foam dart themselves.

Seniors take aim at ‘Senior Showdown’

Sophie Alcyone ’22 (left) and Sasha Maskoff ’22 (right) attended the CAS Awards ceremony on April 5 in Plantsville, Connecticut. The CAS awards their Outstanding Arts Award based on demonstrated scholarship and leadership across the realm of visual and performing arts. Two students from each member school are awarded annually, and students must be referred by teachers.

Seniors Maskoff, Alcyone, win 27th annual High School Arts Awards

After getting ready, most students will take pictures before going to the prom.

Senior prom sets unnecessarily expensive standard of beauty

Released on April 22, 2022, Heartstopper provides relatable, loveable LGBTQ+ romance and journey. While season two has not been announced, season one has climbed the top-watched list in America and the United Kingdom.

Netflix’s “Heartstopper” illustrates heartwarming, intricate LGBTQ+ journey, romance

Netflix released season four of Drive to Survive on March 13. Drive to Survive captures the behind-the-scenes moments of the Formula 1 race season, including team rivalries, driver lineups and the role of money in the sport.

Season four of ‘Drive to Survive’ delivers the behind the scenes of a thrilling Formula 1 season

The new Kardashians show excites fans across the nation.

The Kardashians on Hulu stylishly shifting to showcase real, raw life

The FCIAC quarterfinals took place Friday, May 20 and the semifinals took place Monday, May 23.

Softball approaches end of season

According to Coach Jack McFarland, the Wreckers’ baserunning has been stellar this season, hopefully leading them to more victories.

Baseball team navigates up and down season

The girls’ golf team has members from every grade; each player has different strengths that have helped contribute to the team’s victories this year.

Girls’ golf victorious in almost every match, leads state

Evelyn Chudowsky ’24 celebrates a goal from her team in a game against Bermuda on April 28.

Evelyn Chudowsky ’24 embarks on Dominican Republic national team

Club sport athletes at Staples do not get the recognition they deserve despite their immense dedication.

Inclusion of Staples athletes in club sports is a must

Get Real Day, hosted by TAG (Teen Awareness Group), put together an assembly, wellness fair and decorations in order to spread awareness and educate students about alcoholism, substance abuse and mental health.

Get Real Day makes a comeback: Emphasizes significance of mental health, substance abuse

To increase participation, some connections classes use the twenty minutes to play games such as Scattergories. This fosters a playful environment, while utilizing the time in an entertaining way.

Students reflect on productivity of connections

Seniors preparing to leave Staples think back on all of the memories that made their high school experience.

Seniors reflect, rejoice on favorite high school memories

Elle Vail ’23 satirically provides her insight upon this year’s junior prom dresses on the Paris Hilton’s “hot or not” spectrum.

Junior Prom Dresses: Hot or Not Satire

In this podcast, we take a look at Colorado Avalanche and New York Rangers playoff predictions.

New York Rangers embark on NHL playoffs

Bedford teacher Arthur Ellis (pictured above) turned himself in on April 27 due to sexual assault allegations. Ellis was officially charged with sexual assault in the fourth degree and risk of injury to a minor. Ellis has posted bail and is awaiting trial on May 6.

Bedford teacher turns himself into police after sexual assault accusations

Governor Ned Lamont plans to implement the most ambitious reopening plan in the tristate area since the pandemic started last year. Throughout March and April, all capacity limits for most businesses and personal retail stores are being lifted.

Connecticut’s transition to 100% capacity, eased restriction concerns among students

Increased flooding downtown threatens shops through costs and water damage

Increased flooding downtown threatens shops through costs and water damage

A COVID-19 vaccine is currently being developed.

Potential COVID-19 vaccine brings controversy

Two competing houses on Maple St. express opposing political viewpoints of the upcoming presidential election through banners, signs and flags. The WPD’s press release stated that signs placed on private property may not extend beyond the property line. In addition, it is recommended that residents remove their respective signs within two days after the election, or other specified event.

Removal of political signage around Westport prompts WPD response

Seniors preparing to leave Staples think back on all of the memories that made their high school experience.

Seniors reflect, rejoice on favorite high school memories

Staples seniors reflect on past high school memories and gear up to graduate and move onto their next chapter.

Seniors reflect on lessons learned, highschool experiences

The first round of Senior Assassin begins on Monday, May 23 and will end on Sunday, May 29 at 11:59 PM.

Senior Showdown sparks excitement

Seniors announced college decisions by May 1, the decision deadline for many schools.

Seniors share college decision considerations

Many seniors have created their own internship plans catered to their personal interests or potential future career choices. Some examples include working with a psychologist, interning at a music school and teaching dance classes.

Seniors find value in creating self designed internships

In this podcast, we take a look at Colorado Avalanche and New York Rangers playoff predictions.

New York Rangers embark on NHL playoffs

The Staples girls’ lacrosse team played under the lights on the football field for the first time in a regular season game.

Girls’ lacrosse finally plays under the lights

In 2017, the United States had the fastest growing squash population across the globe and saw junior participation grow fourfold, as per US Squash. In line with the national trend, Staples girls’ squash is seeing an increase in involvement, with 22 girls rostered this season compared to 16 last year.

Girls’ squash commences new season, grows in popularity

This past weekend, Gonzalez traveled to Tennessee to meet her All-American teammates and play in an East vs West game, which Gonzalez’s team won 5-0.

Soccer Star Gaby Gonzalez ’22 Scores All-American

Staples gets set to tip off at home against Fairfield Warde on March 28.

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Elle Vail ’23 satirically provides her insight upon this year’s junior prom dresses on the Paris Hilton’s “hot or not” spectrum.

Junior Prom Dresses: Hot or Not Satire

Summer activities to cure boredom

Summer activities to cure boredom

Bonkers Cupcakes opened this spring in downtown Fairfield. They serve a variety of cupcakes with different buttercream frostings.

Bonkers Cupcakes sweetens Fairfield County dessert scene

While the pasta options range in caloric density, all are easy to make and delicious in their own way.

Trader Joe’s offers variety of gnocchi to satisfy pasta cravings

Bachelor Matt James and winner of this season Rachal Kirkconnel had clear tension between them at the after the final rose ceremony. Rachel shed many tears, as Matt was so heartbroken he could barely speak.

Bachelor finale shocks Bachelor Nation

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“Operation Varsity Blues” is a documentary investigating the mastermind behind the scheme to get kids of rich families into top colleges.

Netflix film ‘Operation Varsity Blues’ sheds light on college admissions scandal

Staples students are cautious to travel due to the looming threat of COVID-19.

Students traveling for vacation raises COVID concerns

Each year, students must receive recommendations from teachers to enroll in specific level classes. Though these recommendations are helpful, they also can restrain students from taking classes they know they can handle.

Teacher recommendations do more harm than good

After making our way through the towns best diners and delis, we found that the classic Sherwood Diner breakfast sandwich was our favorite.

Students search for Westport’s best egg sandwich

First Lady Biden brings education to forefront of American politics

First Lady Biden brings education to forefront of American politics

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