Category: News

Anastasia Thumser · Lifted Restrictions CT

Connecticut’s transition to 100% capacity, eased restriction concerns among students

Anastasia Thumser ‘22 and Lyah Muktavaram ‘22 • March 24, 2021

https://soundcloud.com/anastasia-thumser-80315732/lifted-restrictions-ct

Marina Engler · Flooding In Downtown Westport Podcast

Increased flooding downtown threatens shops through costs and water damage

Eliza Barr ’21 and Marina Engler ’21 • October 29, 2020

https://soundcloud.com/marina-engler-539580956/flooding-in-downtown-westport-podcast

Potential COVID-19 vaccine brings controversy

Maddy Tansley ’23 and Meg Enquist ’23 • October 22, 2020

https://soundcloud.com/madeleine-tansley/potential-covid-19-vaccine-brings-controversy/s-6XuieT1CExT

Removal of political signage around Westport prompts WPD response

Allison Gillman '23, Web Opinions Editor • October 15, 2020

The Westport Police Department (WPD) issued a press release Sept. 21, after the removal of political signs around town elicited complaints from multiple residents. With the political polarization elections...

Longshore golf course opens with COVID-19 restrictions

Graydon Narang '20, Staff Writer • May 18, 2020

Trader Joe’s closes for cleaning after employees contract COVID-19

Ella Alpert '22, Web Features Editor • May 4, 2020

The Trader Joe’s Westport location closed for cleaning on April 23 after an employee tested positive for the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) and reopened on April 25. “I was really upset when the Trader...

Connecticut postpones primary elections due to COVID-19

Lea Rivel '22, Web Arts Editor • May 4, 2020

Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont moved the Democratic and Republican primary elections to June 2 in order to comply with social distancing efforts to mitigate the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. This...

Lamont mandates face coverings in public areas

Allison Gillman '23, Staff Writer • May 4, 2020

Governor Ned Lamont released an executive order on April 17 requiring Connecticut residents to wear face coverings in public spaces in order to slow the spread of COVID-19, effective April 20. The order...