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Countless victims of sexual abuse confront their perpetrator: Larry Nassar

Countless victims of sexual abuse confront their perpetrator: Larry Nassar

January 19, 2018

By Ava Simunovic '20 Sexual abuse victims faced gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar at his sentencing on Tuesday, Jan. 16. Nassar pleaded guilty in November on the account of ten first degree sexual misconduct...

New Jersey teen kills parents and sister in New Years Eve shooting

New Jersey teen kills parents and sister in New Years Eve shooting

January 4, 2018

By Bailey Blaikie '19 Scott Kologi, a 16-year old from Long Branch, New Jersey, shot and killed four people on Dec. 31. The victims were the shooter’s parents, Linda Kologi and Steven Kologi; his...

Matt Lauer terminated from NBC

Matt Lauer terminated from NBC

November 29, 2017

By Elle Fair '19 Matt Lauer was fired from National Broadcasting Company (NBC) on the morning of Nov. 29 after a colleague accused him of, "inappropriate sexual behavior in the workplace," according...

The Royal Proposal: Prince Harry engaged to American actress

The Royal Proposal: Prince Harry engaged to American actress

November 29, 2017

By Liv Ronca '18 On Monday, Nov. 27, Henry Charles Albert David, familiarly known as Prince Harry, announced his engagement to American actress Meghan Markle. The grandson of Queen Elizabeth II...

Australia votes ‘yes’ on same-sex marriage

Australia votes ‘yes’ on same-sex marriage

November 17, 2017

By Julia Rosier '18 On Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2017, Australia voted in favor of same-sex marriage. Although not binding, this will officially allow the Australian Parliament to legally create a bill for...

Puerto Rican Governor Scraps $300 Million Energy Contract

Puerto Rican Governor Scraps $300 Million Energy Contract

October 31, 2017

By Emily Stone '20 The Governor of Puerto Rico, Alejandro Padilla, said Sunday that he would be canceling a $300 million power restoration contract that Puerto Rico had with Whitefish Energy Holdings,...

Yankees deny Girardi renewed contract

Yankees deny Girardi renewed contract

October 29, 2017

By Emma Rojas '18 In an email Thursday afternoon, Joe Girardi, 53, the Yankees former manager, announced that the organization will not be renewing his contract. Girardi said, “With a heavy heart,...

Westporter Steve Obsitnik announces plans to run for governor

Westporter Steve Obsitnik announces plans to run for governor

October 4, 2017

By Kaela Dockray '20 and Siri Kanter '20 On Monday, Oct. 2, Steve Obsitnik announced his candidacy on the Republican ticket for governor of Connecticut. The basis of his campaign is focused around job...

Trump advisors use private servers to discuss White House matters

Trump advisors use private servers to discuss White House matters

September 26, 2017

By Audrey Bernstein '20 Advisors to President Donald Trump have used private email servers to communicate after the President was elected, The New York Times reported on Monday. Trump’s daughter,...

Westport public school system provides employees with an accommodating alternative for child day-care

Westport public school system provides employees with an accommodating alternative for child day-care

September 15, 2017

By Daniel Harizman '19 Employees of the Westport Public School system were sent an email early Thursday afternoon announcing the introduction of Little Wreckers Preschool at Staples High School. The...

Accidental shooting at Bow Tie Cinemas leaves viewers shaken

Accidental shooting at Bow Tie Cinemas leaves viewers shaken

September 10, 2017

By Amelia Brown '18 A man accidentally shot himself in the leg on Friday, Sept. 8 during a screening of the horror movie “It” at Bow Tie Cinemas in Norwalk, Connecticut. Police responded to...

Comey testifies to Senate Intelligence committee

Comey testifies to Senate Intelligence committee

June 9, 2017

By Sebastian Shuken '18   James B. Comey, who President Donald Trump recently fired as FBI director, spent approximately three hours discussing his communications with the president in a testimony...

New Canaan High names Westports David Gusitsch Assistant Principal

New Canaan High names Westports David Gusitsch Assistant Principal

May 25, 2017

By Emma Rojas '18 After 14 years of being with the Westport Public School district, Health and Physical Education Coordinator, David Gusitsch, will be leaving his position at Staples to become an assistant...

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