Lamont announces barbershops, hair salons delayed until June
Finnegan Courtney '23, News Editor
May 28, 2020
Earlier this week, Governor Ned Lamont announced during his daily briefing that all Connecticut hair salons and barbershops reopenings would be pushed back from its original date of May 20 to at least June 1. While most stores and restaurants throughout the state reopened in some capacity on May 20,...
Lamont removes Connecticut Commissioner of Public Health
Andreas Lolis '21, Breaking News Editor
May 19, 2020
Governor Ned Lamont fired Public Health Commissioner Renée Coleman-Mitchell on May 12. Coleman-Mitchell’s tenure was marked by controversy surrounding the coronavirus pandemic and vaccinations, according to The CT Mirror. Lamont thanked the departing Commissioner in a press release that announced the decision. “[Coleman-Mitchell’s] service over the last year has be...
Police drone program ditched due to privacy concerns
Giselle Oldani '22, Web News Editor
May 18, 2020
Westport’s Flatten the Curve Pilot drone program recently shut down due to privacy concerns and backlash from the ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union) of Connecticut. Through drone company, Draganfly, claimed these drones would not use facial recognition or be used in residents’ private yards...
New rules for sexual assault on college campuses released
Abby Fleming, Staff Writer
May 14, 2020
New rules have been created regarding sexual assault on college campuses, the most notabe that victims can be cross-examined during hearings. Secretary of Education Betsy Devos announced this new rule on May 6 in conjuction with other policies that will force universities to change how they handle sexua...
Westport’s downtown Starbucks reopens for curbside pick-up, mobile-orders on May 4
Evi Tarshis '20, Arts Editor
May 11, 2020
Westport’s Starbucks, located in the Parking Harding Plaza, reopened on May 4 to offer curbside pick up to residents. Following an order by Governor Ned Lamont to shut down all non-essential businesses on Mar. 20, this location was forced to close. However, the demand for the Starbucks on Post Road ...
Westport Registrar of Voters announces deadlines for 2020 election registration
Finnegan Courtney '23, News Editor
May 11, 2020
The Westport Registrar of Voters decided that May 11 would be the last day for registered voters who are currently in a political party to switch parties. All new or unaffiliated voters who wish to register as a member of a political party must do so by Aug. 10. In order to vote in a primary, Connecticut voters must be registered as members of that primary’s party. ...
We The People breaks records in unprecedented times
Serena Ye '20, Broadcast Director
April 30, 2020
The We The People class placed fifth at the 2020 National Finals Challenge held from Saturday, April 25 to Sunday, April 26. In addition to finishing the highest Staples High School has ever placed, the team also received the Division C award as the highest-scoring team from the Northeast. In li...
College and Career Center revises plan to keep senior internships
Emily Stone '20, Business Director
April 29, 2020
The College and Career Center announced April 28 that senior internships for the 2020 school year will take place as scheduled. According to an email sent out to the senior class, students will be able to choose from three different research based options that will act as their internship experience. ...
Westport stores update shopping protocols in compliance with COVID-19 regulations
Finnegan Courtney '22
April 22, 2020
Multiple Westport storefronts have announced new regulations in compliance with social distancing guidelines in an attempt to stop the spread of the COVID-19 outbreak. “I think it’s what we need to do to stop the spread of this virus and keep our community safe,” Nicole Neil, a Westport parent...
Westport utilizes pandemic drone to test for COVID-19 symptoms
Lia Chen '20, Associate Managing Editor
April 22, 2020
Westport will be the first town in Connecticut to use drones to fight the COVID-19 pandemic as part of their “Flatten the Curve Pilot Program” announced on Tuesday. The drones will be able to detect COVID-19 symptoms such as sneezing, coughing, and fevers from up to 190 feet away using a specialized...
Westport cancels summer events due to COVID-19
Caroline Donohue '20, Business Director
April 21, 2020
The 2020 Memorial Day Parade and Fourth of July fireworks in Westport have been canceled this year to prevent community spread during the coronavirus pandemic. The town of Westport released a statement of cancelation on April 20. First Selectman Jim Marpe and other Westport officials are working to ho...
4th quarter graded pass/fail or letter grade basis
Lucy Arrow '21, Features Editor
April 21, 2020
Students will have the option of choosing a pass/fail or letter grade report of their grades for the fourth quarter (Q4) marking period, the administration announced on April 5. Students must decide how they want their grades to be reported by May 27. By choosing the letter grade basis, students...
Executive order requires use of face coverings in public in Connecticut to slow spread of COVID-19
Lys Goldman ’21, Paper News Editor
April 20, 2020
Connecticut residents will be required to wear a face covering in public spaces effective Monday, April 20 if they cannot stay at least six feet away from others, as stated in an executive order signed by Governor Lamont on April 17. In addition to anyone who cannot maintain a safe social distance...
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The coronavirus has been a major factor influencing everything in 2020, and the scariest part of it is the uncertainty of when many things can open. On May 5, Ned Lamont closed schools for the rest of the year. Although the closure is ...
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