Images from quarantine: time at home creates a change in routines
Eliza Barr '21, Photography Director
May 18, 2020
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‘Mrs. America’ reifies relevance of ERA
Sophie Casey '20, Staff Writer
May 18, 2020
For me, “Mrs. America” is a gradually unfurling, forgone tragedy. I already know the ill-fated story of the fall of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA). In the margins of a 10th grade notebook, I scribbled annotations on our country’s abiding inability to ensure equality on the basis of sex. Given...
Students launch, grow small businesses during self-quarantine
Lys Goldman ’21, Paper Managing Editor
May 18, 2020
From tired, bored and disconnected to energetic, grateful and hopeful, months of self-quarantine resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic have brought out an extremely wide range of feelings and emotions in students. For some students, however, one feeling stands out: productivity. In the past few months as students have been...
Oren sells handmade jewelry to benefit Gillespie Center
Tallula Stvan ’21, Paper Arts Editor
May 17, 2020
As we reach the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic together, it can be beneficial to support others during this difficult period. Many are using their extra time at home to give back to the community, including Staples students. Eliza Oren ’21 is making and selling beaded necklaces to her friends and c...
“Becoming” Review: A glimpse into Michelle Obama’s life
Maria Krug ’22, Web Opinions Editor
May 17, 2020
We all know her as the former first lady of the United States, but this documentary will allow you to view her as more than just that. “Becoming,” a documentary about Michelle Obama, showcases her life in a more up close and personal viewpoint. It begins with a journey alongside Michelle Obama durin...
Art during coronavirus: students of all skills turn towards art to combat quarantine boredom
Eliza Barr '21, Photography Director
May 15, 2020
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NAV’s third studio album proves mediocre
Siri Kanter '20, Staff Writer
May 15, 2020
Hip-hop artist NAV released his third studio album, “Good Intentions,” on May 8. Overall, “Good Intentions” delivered to the extent I had expected it to. It was not the most innovative, amazing album I have heard, but it most definitely was not a failure. “Good Intentions” features 18 tracks and ...
Ways to reduce waste; turn food scraps into gardens
Marlo Von der Ahe '20, staff writer
May 15, 2020
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Making scrunchies serves as a fun quarantine activity
Brooke Dembin '22, Buisness Manager
May 15, 2020
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“Star Wars: The Clone Wars” Finale Review: The War Ends
Adam Greenlee ’20, Staff Writer
May 15, 2020
When I was in first grade, I got my tonsils removed. I was only 7 years old, and while I was somewhat nervous about the surgery, I was absolutely thrilled about the prospects of staying home from school for a week. For anyone who has had their tonsils removed, you know that for that week that you are ...
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With Coronavirus slowing down in Connecticut, the state is slowly starting to work its way towards normalcy. Businesses are reopening. Restrictions are beginning to be lifted. People are starting to see each ...
Lamont announces barbershops, hair salons delayed until June
May 28, 2020
Exploring pandemic responses, which one is best?
May 22, 2020
May 22, 2020
Exploring pandemic responses, which one is best?
May 21, 2020
Lamont removes Connecticut Commissioner of Public Health
May 19, 2020
