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A Successful Opening Night

A Successful Opening Night

Nicole DeBlasi, Web Managing Editor May 31, 2013

On Thursday, May 30, Staples Players premiered the classic play You Can’t Take It With You, a comedy about family. You Can’t Take It With You showcases the Sycamores- one odd family. The mother, Penny,...

Staples Players perform in a preview of You Cant Take It With You on May 29.

Can Funny Be Taught?

Nicole DeBlasi, Web Managing Editor May 30, 2013

When acting in a show like You Can’t Take It With You, one must  make the audience laugh. In the time the Staples Players have to rehearse a show such as this, they must learn how to be funny and make...

The Epic Hangover Conclusion

The Epic “Hangover” Conclusion

Tatiana Morales, Staff Writer May 29, 2013

If we got in a time travel machine and went back to the year 2009, everyone would be talking and quoting the newest comedy The Hangover. Who would have known that now, four years later, the final and third...

Welcome: A sampling of some of the art on display at Toquet Hall

Toquet Hall Highlights Teen Art

Sophia Hampton, News Editor May 29, 2013

From May 22-29, Toquet Hall is being transformed into a gallery for students from all over Fairfield County to submit their paintings, drawings, photography, and sculpture. 11 years ago, Staples graduate...

A sampling of a few to-go options.

Embody: A Jolt of Energy

Molly Barreca, Sports Editor May 26, 2013

In most Fairfield County towns, new health food eateries are constantly springing up to satisfy local mothers’ cravings for a shake or salad after their latest Zumba class. Westport is certainly not...

Hysteria by Megan Miranda: A Book Review

“Hysteria” by Megan Miranda: A Book Review

Olivia Kalb, A&E Editor May 24, 2013

TO READ AN INTERVIEW WITH THE AUTHOR OF HYSTERIA, CLICK HERE  If you like murder, mystery, or psychology with a dash of romance you’ll love Hysteria by Megan Miranda. I would normally not choose...

Hysteria by Megan Miranda: An Author Interview

“Hysteria” by Megan Miranda: An Author Interview

Olivia Kalb, A&E Editor May 24, 2013

TO READ A REVIEW OF HYSTERIA, CLICK HERE  What are 3 fun facts about yourself? 1) My favorite food is and always has been Kraft Mac & Cheese 2)  I write thrillers, but I’m pretty much...

A Film Adaptation: Students React to The Great Gatsby

A Film Adaptation: Students React to “The Great Gatsby”

Caroline Cohen, Managing Editor May 23, 2013

"The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald, which has been part of the Junior English curriculum for quite some time, tends to be a favorite among students. The premiere of Baz Luhrmann’s 2013 adaptation...

Five Movies That Would Be Better With Zombies

Five Movies That Would Be Better With Zombies

Bailey Ethier, Editor-in-Chief May 20, 2013

There’s no denying that zombies are in. What’s not to like about undead “people” who move extremely slow and have their arms constantly fall off? In honor of the increase in the popularity of zombies,...

Senior boys dress up in their colorful shorts

Guys and Fashion: The Top 5 Trends For Spring

Alex Kogstad and Alex Zuckerman, Staff Writers May 19, 2013

Guys, when getting dressed in the morning it’s important to keep in mind that people actually look at what you're wearing. “I like when guys care about what they wear,” says Julia Kaner ‘13. People...

An award Eric von Schmidt  won

Eric von Schmidt: An Art Gallery Opening

Emma Finn, Staff Writer May 17, 2013

Many students walk down the halls of Staples having absolutely no idea that they are in the presence of the works of the famous artist and musician Eric von Schmidt. “I have never really looked at...

Trekkie or Not, Staples Students Anticipate Star Trek Premiere

Trekkie or Not, Staples Students Anticipate “Star Trek” Premiere

Greta Bjornson, News Editor May 16, 2013

The sequel to Star Trek, called “Star Trek Into Darkness,” comes to theaters today much to the anticipation of many “trekkies.” The film features the same cast, including Chris Pine, Zoe Saldana...

The Spring Fever Tour: A Pretty Awesome Concert

The Spring Fever Tour: A Pretty Awesome Concert

Tatiana Morales, Staff Writer May 10, 2013

The Spring Fever Tour featured four bands many have never heard of: All Time Low, Pierce The Veil, Mayday Parade, and You Me At Six. All four bands which play pop-punk/alternative music, which can usually...

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