As almost every upperclassman girl can testify to, dress shopping for the several school dances Staples boasts is not for the weak. Whether it's online or in-store, many spend countless hours scouring...
Students celebrating Halloween in Westport have two choices: embrace the comforts of your cherished Halloween movies indoors or venture into the eerie darkness with your friends and family. While the holiday...
Our world depends heavily on human connection and social interaction. However, after graduating high school, many individuals with disabilities are isolated from social interactions and making friends....
Often, high school students find their niche in a sport or activity, such as dance. The Dancers Exchange club at Staples allows dancers to use their passion and abilities to teach other kids dance.
The...
A blaring siren creeps closer and closer as flashing red and blue lights appear in the corners of your eyes. You imagine what it will feel like to be in a cold, desolate jail cell with metal handcuffs...
Imagine you are in the middle of an Ecuadorian cloud forest, gasping in awe, as you behold the beautiful greenery, wispy clouds and enchanting animals. Chemistry teacher Dominick Messina is counting down...
It’s a new school year, and it’s been going smoothly. You’ve settled into your classes, found which lunch waves line up with your friends’ schedules and it feels like nothing can go wrong. That...
Every time one of Taylor Swift's albums is out, her fans are ecstatic. To purchase Taylor Swift tickets, everyone gets up as early as possible in the morning. Taylor Swift is adored by many people, and...
Most students have heard of debit, income tax and maybe even identity theft. After all, 20% of high schoolers have a job and 40% possess a debit card. However, most high schoolers can't even fathom the...
Ever remember what it was like going into your freshman year? For some, it could have been a couple of weeks ago, but for others, it could have been a couple of years ago. Sometimes, it makes you feel...
Science teacher Tracy Soffa enters her first year at Staples High School but not her first year of teaching. After 24 years of teaching at West Hartford, Easton and in Virginia, Soffa now teaches Physics...
The first day of school always comes with feelings of unease and anxiety. But the first day is even more intimidating when walking into a completely new school. As an incoming freshman, entering a large...
“Ciao,” “hola,” “bonjour” and “guten Tag;” these words carry familiar echoes of human connection and interaction across diverse ranges of cultures and countries. Many speak their familiar...
