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Jamba Juice, similar to Jones Soda, decided to bring pumpkin into otherwise perfectly normal drinks. Somehow, their Pumpkin Smash Smoothie, cold, thick pumpkin-flavored blended yogurt, does not sound like the most enjoyable autumn treat. I’ll take a pumpkin spice latte over this one any day.

Pumpkin gone wrong: the worst pumpkin foods

Greta Bjornson, News Editor October 31, 2013

Ah, Fall. Pumpkin spice lattes, pumpkin pie, pumpkin...bagels? The pumpkin flavored craze is everywhere and seems to have infiltrated even the most common of breakfast foods. I’m fine with the classic...

Westport decorates for Halloween

Westport decorates for Halloween

Mat Jacowleff, Director of Social Media October 29, 2013

Students Spill their Favorite Neighborhoods for Trick or Treating

Students Spill their Favorite Neighborhoods for Trick or Treating

Alexa Di Luca, Staff Writer October 27, 2013

Although Staples students are in high school, their eyes still light up with excitement as Halloween rolls around. Since Halloween is the one night that allows teenagers to pretend that they are little...

The Time Crunch

The Time Crunch

Caroline Rossi, Web Features Editor October 23, 2013

Ask anyone for the time, and you’re unlikely to see them glance down at their wrist. Instead you might watch them dig around in their bag to pull out a sleek iPhone, press the home button and watch the...

Common App Stress

Common App Stress

Katie Reynolds, Staff Writer October 19, 2013

For many first semester seniors, “stressed” is an understatement to describe their current emotions. Juggling schoolwork and extracurriculars with the added pressure of getting into college is a lot...

The Transition from Boarding School to Staples

The Transition from Boarding School to Staples

Gabrielle Feinsmith, Sports Editor October 18, 2013

Few students at Staples have had the opportunity to experience both a public school environment and a boarding school environment. According to those interviewed, boarding school is drastically different...

Save the Children Awareness Run

Save the Children Awareness Run

Zoe Brown, Editor-in-Chief October 17, 2013

Let’s be honest, we hate running the mile in gym. But what if you could run or walk or jog half a mile and at the same time, make a difference in the lives of children across the world while you’re...

A Team of Their Own

A Team of Their Own

Jack Zeldes, Staff Writer October 15, 2013

Who doesn’t love a game where you can pick your favorite football players and compete against your friends? With the NFL season upon us once again, students are not just faced with rooting for their...

Some Staples students visit siblings in college on Family Weekend, getting a first-hand look at the school and a taste of campus life.

Family Week(does it have to)end

Julie Bender, Web Opinions Editor October 11, 2013

“You know it really just hits you like a wrecking ball,” Joe Zec ‘15 said. Growing up with siblings is not even close to uncommon among Staples students. But as the years go on and they transition...

Apple picking at its finest

Apple picking at its finest

Blake Rubin, Web A&E Editor October 9, 2013

Evolution of Iphones on Dipity. Fall is apple season where apple picking is a must. This fall though, apples aren't only picked from the trees. New Apple products arrived in all different stores,...

In the hands of the creator: Peter Sauer 15 tinkers with his new app.

Staples student revamps MyStaples app

Taylor Harrington, Breaking News Managing Editor October 4, 2013

Sitting in extended Spanish, eager to eat lunch, and tired of conjugating verbs, all that’s on students’ mind is how much longer do I have to sit in this classroom. Without the teacher seeing, students...

Eliza Yass, Web Opinions Editor October 4, 2013

“Call me and tell me what you’re wearing. Then, you’re going to meet me on 60 East 14th in front of Nordstrom’s. You’ll hand me the envelope, and you’ll be on your way.” A spy movie? Nope....

A table of sophomores Jordan Darefsky 16 (facing, far left), Jacob Klegar 16 (facing, on right) and Arjun Dhindsa 16 (back turned) are some of the underclassmen at Staples sharing courses with their older peers. (photo by Katie Cion)

Clash of the Classes: Upper and Underclassmen taking the same courses

Jordan Goodness, Staff Writer October 4, 2013

On the first day of school, some students were surprised to see younger and older faces in their classes.  In any other case, this would result in an embarrassed turn out of the room and race...

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