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March Madness Gettin’ Busy

Julian Clarke and Aaron Hendel, Managing Editor and Staff Writer April 2, 2012

Each March starts the same way. Brackets are filled out with confidence after watching hours of Bracketology, Cinderella stories are thrown in for the sake of it, and potential national champions-to-be...

The Underdog: Staples’ Athletes Beat Adversity

Sara Luttinger, A&E Editor March 21, 2012

Feb. 4, 2012 marked the day of Jeremy Lin’s emergence as a superstar. The game, Knicks versus the Nets, would quickly become unforgettable as Lin, of the Knicks, scored 25 points and had seven assists. Lin’s...

Featured Athlete: Lin-Sanity

Molly Barreca, Sports Editor March 20, 2012

When Lindsay Kiedaisch ’14 walked into Tumble Bugs for her first gymnastics class at the ripe age of four, she had no idea she would fall in love with the sport. Now, 11 years and countless hours of...

Reloading: After winning the FCIAC Championship three of the last four years, Head Coach Jack McFarland is looking to add another ring to his collection

Eric Essagof, Editor and Chief March 16, 2012

en a school team graduates a majority of its starters from the year before, it is safe to assume that it will have what is known as a “rebuilding season,” when the team takes a break from winning in...

Declining the Offer: For some, playing in college does not appeal

Emily Goldberg, Web Managing Editor March 16, 2012

Nicole Brill ’11, along with over 60 students in her graduating class, made the decision to become a collegiate athlete. At Bates College, Brill plays both varsity soccer and basketball, and this commitment...

The Struggle to Become Visible in Coaches’ Eyes

Erik Sommer, Opinions Editor March 16, 2012

Collegiate sports recruiting, like the electronics we use on a daily basis, is in the midst of an evolution. At Staples, and throughout the country, technological advances have surgically altered the features...

When Determination Meets The Mat: Freshman Wrestler Alexander Baumann Strives to Reach His Goal

Ryder Chasin, Web Managing Editor March 16, 2012

Steven Baumann prides his family in being humble. “Arrogant” is not in the Baumann vernacular. However, in the case of his son Alexander Baumann ’15, there are just a few things to brag about. This...

The Quest For A Championship: Falling Just Short Last Season, Staples’ Girls’ Lacrosse is Primed and Ready

Bailey Valente, Sports Editor March 16, 2012

The chill of the early spring air can’t compete with the heat that the girls Varsity lacrosse team brings to the fields. With an amazing record last season of 17-3, these girls are back and can’t wait...

Stein-O-Mite

Will McDonald, Managing Editor February 28, 2012

With 30 seconds left in a recent game against FCIAC rival Trinity Catholic, point guard Erica Stein ’13 had the ball at the top of the key. The score was tied. All the Lady Wreckers needed was a lay-up;...

Tom Owen Q&A

Rose Propp, Photographry Editor February 28, 2012

Girls ski coach Tom Owen has guided the team to a 4-1 record so far this season. Because of his ski experience beginning in his early childhood and his part time job as a ski instructor at Okemo Mountain...

On the Road Again

Alexandra O’Kane ’13, Social Media Specialist February 28, 2012

A long ride to practice every afternoon is not the only drive that members of the boy’s ice hockey team possess. In addition to their drive to the rink, the boys also have a drive to win that they...

Wrestling with the Pain: A team faces more than its fair share of injuries

Ryan Panny '12, Staff Writer February 28, 2012

On Jan. 25, the Staples wrestling team traveled to Stamford High School to take on Stamford and New Canaan.  Staples lost to both teams, 55-18 to New Canaan and 60-15 to Stamford. However, what...

The Voice of Staples Sports

Stevie Klein and Emily Goldberg, Editor in Chief and Web Managing Editor February 28, 2012

WWPT used to try to hide the fact that they were a high school station, in order to seem more professional. However, Advisor Mike Zito realized that the opposite would have a better effect, which he...

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