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Club members pose with an actor at a Shakespeare in the Parks event this past June.

Much Ado About Shakespeare

Justine Seligson, Photo Coordinator September 5, 2013

For many students in the context of their English class, saying “Shakespeare” is equivalent to saying “torture.” Brian Tippy, who teaches Shakespeare, understands why the historic writer frequently...

Through the Eyes of a Senior Girl: Students Prepare for the Start of the School Year

Through the Eyes of a Senior Girl: Students Prepare for the Start of the School Year

Abbey Fernandez, Web Opinions Editor August 27, 2013

Party City has been cleared of all its window paint. Boas and tiaras have been purchased. Whistles are polished and ready to be put to use. It’s that time of year again: Senior Girl Takeover.

A SMART Decision

A “SMART” Decision

Katie Reynolds, Staff Writer June 19, 2013

Not too long ago, SMART Boards,  which are described by the SMART website as the “interactive whiteboard [which}  lets you deliver dynamic lessons, write notes in digital ink and save your work”...

Ressler Wrestles with Wheat

Ressler Wrestles with Wheat

Sophia Hampton, News Editor June 13, 2013

Five months ago, Emily Ressler ’13 was diagnosed with Celiac disease which is an immune reaction to eating gluten, a protein found in wheat barley and rye. Celiac (CD) is a genetic disorder that affects...

Farmers Markets Around Town

Farmers Markets Around Town

Andrea Frost, Breaking News Managing Editor June 12, 2013

Many farmers markets are scattered all around Westport. While A and J’s Farm Market and Wakeman Town Farm are open throughout the week, Westport Farmers Market is only open on Thursdays from 10 AM –...

SafeRides Recap: Another Successful Year

SafeRides Recap: Another Successful Year

Claire Quigley, Opinions Editor June 5, 2013

SafeRides has done it again. After many late nights at the Christ and Holy Trinity Church, many miles travelled in search of Staples students in need of a safe ride home, and many minutes spent dispatching...

Sean Gallagher 11 currently attends the Naval Academy, a unique choice for Staples graduates.

Life After High School: Staples Students in the Military

Jamie Wheeler-Roberts, News Editor June 3, 2013

Choosing what to do after graduating from Staples is a daunting task which will eventually be faced by most students. Do you take the traditional route and immediately begin at a four-year university,...

Germs! Germs Everywhere!

Germs! Germs Everywhere!

Sophia Hampton, News Editor June 3, 2013

“Can you open that door for me?” Erica Hefnawy ’15 asked as we approached chemistry classroom 3028.  She pulled her sleeves over her hands before sliding into the room, avoiding touching the door...

A Wild Ride

A Wild Ride

Kelsey Shockey, Web Sports Editor June 3, 2013

With weeks of studying for final exams still looming, many students may think summer is still far off. But the truth is summer will be here in a blink of an eye, and it will be time to take a trip to an...

Summer Journeys

Summer Journeys

Claire Quigley, Opinions Editor June 3, 2013

The students of Staples High school simply cannot stay put. One would think that after a terribly long year of 6:30 a.m. wake ups, students would be thrilled to be able to sleep in until the late hours...

Not Enough Time: Teachers Struggle With Technology Due to Lack Of Training

Not Enough Time: Teachers Struggle With Technology Due to Lack Of Training

Bailey Ethier, Editor-in-Chief June 3, 2013

There are iPads in the library, SMART Boards in classrooms, and a Staples iPhone app so students can record homework and follow their daily schedules. But what happens on any given day can be a different...

AP Classes Take on Projects After Testing

AP Classes Take on Projects After Testing

Rachel Labarre, Managing Editor June 3, 2013

The week of May 13th marks big in a high schooler’s world. It’s the frenetic week before junior prom, the long-awaited final week of a senior’s high school career, and the stressful second week of...

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