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The 2022 Winter Olympic Games began on Feb. 4 in Beijing, China, and will run until Feb. 20.

Julia Marino claims olympic medal for USA, Westport

Jolie Gefen ’24, Web Managing Editor February 28, 2022

Julia Marino, a former Westport resident, won the United States its first Olympic medal in the 2022 Beijing Olympics on Feb. 5. Her outstanding snowboarding skills took her all the way from placing 11th...

Despite the various human rights abuses perpetrated by the Chinese government, the United States didn’t pull out its Olympic team, instead opting to enact a diplomatic boycott. This decision didn’t fulfill the United States’ responsibility to uphold human rights internationally.

United States diplomatic boycott insults victims of abuse from Chinese government

Jake Fitzpatrick ’22, Staff writer February 18, 2022

The United States is widely regarded to be a global superpower, a powerful nation that can exert enough military, political and economic power to persuade nations to take important actions they wouldn't...

Dan Woog ‘71 is retiring from his position as the Staples boys’ soccer coach after 19 years. He has coached the team to four FCIAC championships.

Woog waves goodbye to Staples soccer program

Katie Simons ’22, Paper Arts Editor February 14, 2022

When asked about his time as the head coach of the Staples boys’ soccer varsity team, a wide smile spreads across Dan Woog’s ’71 face and his eyes light up as he talks about his sport. However, after...

The Staples girls’ basketball team on defense against Stamford. Stamford was able to beat the Staples defense to bring the score to 15-22 in the third quarter.

Girls’ basketball team puts up good fight in losing effort to Stamford

Charley Guthartz '22 February 14, 2022

The Staples girls’ basketball team lost to Stamford 39-27 on Feb. 8 at Staples after putting up a huge fight.  With Staples down late in the fourth quarter, Captain Sydelle Bernstein ’22 drained...

Mia Didio ’22 dribbles the ball from the point guard position after making a three point shot to start off the fourth quarter. This shot put the Wreckers up 23-20 and helped change the momentum of the game.

Second half rally pushes Staples girls’ basketball to be victorious over Darien

Jess Leon ’22, Staff Writer January 11, 2022

The Staples girls’ basketball team beat Darien 30-28 on Jan. 4 to improve their season record to 2-1.  Late in the third quarter, Mckenzie Didio ’22 made a breakaway layup to tie the score at 20-20....

Francine Stevens ’23 ran in States last season. She placed second in the 100 yard sprint as well as the  200 yard sprint.

Stevens’ speed lands her spot at girls’ track nationals

Jess Leon ’22, Staff Writer January 4, 2022

When she is not at school, she can almost always be found on the track or field hockey field. Francine Stevens ’23 is a multi-sport athlete who continues to break records during her years at Staples. Stevens...

Girls indoor track is hopeful for their upcoming season after a year full of covid precautions.

Girls’ indoor track returns to normal season

Jalen St. Fort '22, Staff Writer December 16, 2021

Last year was far from normal for everyone in almost all aspects of life. But for Staples winter sports, it looked especially different. Girls’ indoor track and field was one sport that was extremely...

 The Staples boys lacrosse team ended their season 14-4. They made it to the FCIAC championship but lost against Darien. They are working hard to make sure they see different results this coming season.

Boys’ lacrosse trains hard for redemption

Jess Leon ’22, Staff Writer December 14, 2021

For some teams, the off-season is a time when players can relax, mentally prepare or plan potential tactics for the upcoming season. For the boys’ lacrosse team, however, off-season has a different meaning.  The...

The Staples girls’ soccer team ended the 2021 season with a 14-3-5 record and won the FCIAC championship and co-won the state championship with Wilton.

Staples girls’ soccer reflects on successful season

Genevieve Frucht ’24, Editor in Chief December 13, 2021

After a 9-2-4 record in the regular season, Staples girls’ soccer went on to win the FCIAC  championship over Wilton and then shared the title of class LL state co-champions with Wilton, ending the...

The girls’ soccer team lined up with the opposing team before their semifinal game. This lineup is a tradition before every championship game where they announce the starting lineup.

Girls’ soccer advances to state championship

Charley Guthartz, Paper Opinions Editor November 23, 2021

The Staples girls’ soccer team is moving up in the state tournament. They won their semi-final game against Fairfield Warde 1-0 on Tuesday Nov. 18. Gaby Gonzalez ’22 scored Staples’ one and only...

The Wreckers practice during the offseason to prepare for their first game on Dec. 16 against Norwalk.

Girls’ basketball team trains for success

Gabriella Gerig ’23, Staff Writer November 22, 2021

The girls’ basketball team is coming off of two successful seasons. Staples was first in the state with a 18-2 record in the 2019-20 season. Last year, the team ended with a 10-2 record, and they are...

Staples boys' soccer dominates first round of state tournament

Staples boys’ soccer dominates first round of state tournament

Madeline Michalowski ’22, Assistant Creative Director November 14, 2021

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