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The film is currently only available in theaters, after arriving in cinemas nationwide on Nov. 3.

Flipping the script: ‘Priscilla’ redefines the Elvis narrative

Ella Harrington ’25, Web News Editor December 7, 2023

At the end of most movies, when the lights flicker back to life in the theater, a usual wave of applause and smiles typically follows. Yet director Sofia Coppola’s last venture, “Priscilla,” elicited...

The 66th Grammy Awards will take place Feb. 4, 2024, with artists such as Taylor Swift and SZA sweeping the nominations.

Lana Del Rey, Taylor Swift should lead Grammy wins

Alexandra Gaines '25, Creative Director December 6, 2023

Nominations for the 66th annual Grammy awards, which celebrate the biggest names and work in the music industry over the past year, were announced on Nov. 10. While every nominee has displayed clear musical...

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Holiday gifts ideas will ease seasonal stress

Avery Michalowski ’26, Assistant Creative Director December 6, 2023

It's the week before the holidays and you realize you haven't gotten any gifts. You open up your computer ready to shop and stare at the blinking cursor for too long before you realize you have no ideas....

The Abundance Film will be screened all across the country, coming to Westport Nov. 14. (Photo contributed by Farmlink Project)

‘Abundance’: The Farmlink Project empowers social impact by cinematically transforming food waste

Zoe Alpert '25, Staff Writer December 5, 2023

Walking into your pantry or fridge, it's easy to overlook the excess of fresh food that most of us are lucky enough to have at our fingertips. However, for many, this isn’t the case. In fact, we’re...

For many productions including Staples Players’,  the tech crew only gets one bow on the closing night of the show. This is the tech crew of “The Prom” getting their bow on closing night.

‘The Prom’ withdrawal hits the Staples’ Player community: What happens to Players when the show ends?

Catie Campagnino '26, Staff Writer December 1, 2023

The successful Staples Players’ production, “The Prom”, officially came to an end on Nov.18 after running for two consecutive weekends. With a show that took months of rehearsal including many late...

Staples Players’ production of “The Prom” this November tells the story of a lesbian couple not being allowed to attend their school’s prom and the Broadway actors who try and help them.

Players’ ‘The Prom’ demonstrates acceptance through fun-filled production

Alexandra Gaines '25, Creative Director November 20, 2023

“The Prom” is an outlier in contrast to Staples Players’ recent productions. Having drawn huge crowds every night for classic musicals like “Grease” and “Guys & Dolls,” “The Prom”...

Violinists Isabel Jo ’26 [left] and Kendra Cheng ’25 [right] performing a duet while being accompanied by the orchestra.

Staples’ chamber orchestra plays their way to a successful first performance of the school year

Hannah Salpeter '25, Staff Writer November 20, 2023

Staples’ chamber orchestra held their first concert of the 2023-24 school year at Saugatuck Elementary School on Oct. 25. The concert started at 7 p.m. and included four songs: “Concerto for Two Violins...

The Five Nights At Freddy’s movie excites eager fans as its released just in time for halloween. (Graphic by Shivali Kanthan 24)

October media excites with new releases

Zoe Alpert ’25, Broadcast Director November 13, 2023

Brent Faiyaz album ‘Larger Than Life’ pleases fans  Brent Faiyaz released his third studio album, Larger Than Life on Oct. 27. Fans got 14 new songs after Faiyaz’s surprise announcement via Instagram...

As demonstrated by the photo above, the syllabus’ for the two classes vary not only in subject but also intensity and depth. They do not follow the same curriculum and are two entirely separate classes within the same 4 walls.

Combining Painting, Advanced Painting classes into one period results in mixed feelings

Mia Kirkorsky ’24, Business Manager October 11, 2023

For the fall semester of 2023, Staples combined both painting and Advanced Painting classes into the same period. The decision was made because there were not enough people registered for each class...

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Best pumpkin spice latte in Westport- not Starbucks!

Alexis Jacobs '26, Staff Writer October 10, 2023

A pumpkin spice latte is one of the best ways to embrace fall. I have noticed most people, including myself, get their pumpkin spice lattes from Starbucks. Although Starbucks makes a great latte, there...

Emmy Squared is placed in a popular dining spot in downtown Westport near well-known restaurants Spotted Horse and Pink Sumo.

Emmy Squared debuts in Westport

Poppy Harrington ’25 and Ella Harrington '25 October 10, 2023

A new restaurant, Emmy Squared, opened  in September in Bedford Square, occupying the location formerly held by Amis Trattoria at 1 Church Lane.  The restaurant's specialty, according to its website,...

This year, Staples Players will perform “The Prom” as their annual fall musical. “The Prom” is about a team of Broadway actors who embark on a small town to help a teenage girl forbidden from taking her girlfriend to her school dance.

From summer to spotlight: Staples Players undergo rigorous audition process

Mia Bomback ’25, Features Editor October 10, 2023

If you’ve ever seen the Staples Players in action, you’ll know that among the many talents they possess, they are skilled at making their performances appear effortless. In reality, “effortless”...

Pumpkin Pass or Pumpkin Smash? The best (and worst) of Trader Joes specialty fall items

Pumpkin Pass or Pumpkin Smash? The best (and worst) of Trader Joe’s specialty fall items

Avery Michalowski ’26, Assistant Creative Director October 10, 2023

I love fall, and I love food. So naturally, I ran to Trader Joe’s when they released their specialty fall items. I was definitely overwhelmed when I walked into the store and was met with bright orange...

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