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Break is for sleeping, socializing and...studying?

Break is for sleeping, socializing and…studying?

Zoe Brown, Editor-in-Chief December 19, 2013

  Studying Over Break | Infographics If you are one of those who are stressed out about midterms quickly approaching, you are not alone. Inklings has tips to help you tackle your...

Turning the Tables: Cara Macdonald’s Story

Turning the Tables: Cara Macdonald’s Story

Kacey Hertan, Business Manager December 18, 2013

Last year, Blythedale Children’s Hospital helped Cara Macdonald ‘15 recover from a serious accident. This year, Macdonald is all about giving help instead of receiving it. On November 2, 2012 Cara...

Say what now?!!!!??!!!

Say what now?!!!!??!!!

Sophia Hampton, News Editor December 17, 2013

Once upon a time, before smartphones and computers, the period was a neutral form of punctuation that signified a pause between complete sentences. A single exclamation point was a way to express excitement,...

Great gifts that meet the usual $10 price limit set on Secret Santa gifts

A sparing spender’s Secret Santa strategy

Elizabeth Camche, Business Manager December 16, 2013

The 25th is quickly approaching and with Christmas comes the excitement of gift giving. With so many people to think about, buying presents can be costly. Giving the perfect gift and being economically...

Many students enjoy opening presents in the warmth of their homes, whereas others like to spend their winter break taking a break from winter

Should I stay or should I go?

Emily Wolfe, A&E Editor December 16, 2013

Is there really no place like home for the holidays? There are some students who couldn’t imagine being anywhere else but their own cozy living rooms by a warm fireplace on Christmas morning. But there...

Even the telephone polls are including in the holiday decorations, resembling the classic red and white striped candy cane popularly found during the winter season.

Downtown Westport shows holiday spirit

Deanna Hartog, Sports Editor December 16, 2013

For many, the winter season is the most magical time of the year. Downtown Westport, particularly the Main Street strip, joins in on the festivities by illuminating the trees and decorating store front...

The “Challahback” Panini at The Granola Bar

Westport’s Winter Wonders

Jenna McNicholas, Staff Writer December 11, 2013

For those of you who won’t be going on a tropical vacation this holiday break, have no fear, despite common belief, there actually ARE some fun things to do in Westport!  Here are the four I could think...

Candy Grams could lead to both happiness and sadness

Candy Grams cause confusion

Kelsey Shockey, Web Sports Editor December 10, 2013

Christmas is coming faster than you think, and so are those cute colorful candy grams with bows tied ever so perfectly with a note. But do these candy grams even have a purpose? Of course they do. The...

Students have opposing views about the holidays

Students have opposing views about the holidays

Alexa Di Luca, Staff Writer December 9, 2013

Shivering outside for a school bus to come and coughing from one cold to the next is what is in store for students this winter. To get by during these dreary winter months, many students look on the bright...

The inside of Barnes & Noble creates a beneficial atmosphere for students to get their work done.

Students rave about offbeat places to study

Alexa Di Luca, Staff Writer December 9, 2013

Let’s face it, it is a piece of cake to get distracted while doing homework. One step into a noisy environment full of friends and there is no chance of finishing those assignments. In order to eliminate...

Instagram takes over Facebook

Instagram takes over Facebook

Claudia Chen, Features Editor December 9, 2013

When waiting for the bus in the morning, walking in the halls during passing time, or taking breaks while doing homework, many Staples’ students tap and scroll away on their iPhones. Recently, they may...

Kenny Brill ‘17 walks in the halls with Wan Jie

Staples students helped to welcome Singaporeans

Jack Zeldes, Staff Writer December 7, 2013

After arriving on a Sunday afternoon in November , the 11 students from Singapore were welcomed to Staples and had the experience of a lifetime.         This may not have been possible if it weren’t...

Slip and slide down the snowy slopes

Slip and slide down the snowy slopes

Jenna McNicholas, Staff Writer December 3, 2013

  Slip on your snow boots, knock on your neighbors’ doors and clear the cobwebs off your sleds because it’s sledding season. Winter: when kids get chased off of private property that contains...

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