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Parents, students and members of the Westport community gather in protest against racism in the schools.

Westport rallies against racism: Community protests discrimination in public schools

Ruby Kantor ’24, Paper Managing Editor March 12, 2024

As the morning sun rose and students made their way to school on Feb. 27, protesters lined North Avenue with signs, posters and a powerful feeling of autonomy.  Following the Board of Education meeting...

Long Lots Elementary sets plans in motion for the redesign of the school. In doing so, they allot space for Stepping Stones Preschool to get integrated into the new design.

Stepping Stones Preschool set to merge with Long Lots Elementary

Zara Saliba ’26, Features Editor March 11, 2024

Stepping Stones Preschool, after 20 years of being at Coleytown Elementary, will move into the new Long Lots Elementary school once the rebuild process is complete.  Stepping Stones Preschool is an...

The Westport Farmers’ Market has been holding the seed exchange every year since 2010.

Westport Farmers’ Market Annual Seed Exchange on March 7

Ayaan Olasewere ’25, Web Features Editor March 10, 2024

The Westport Farmers’ Market will hold its 14th annual seed exchange to promote seed saving and learning about seeds on Thursday, March 7 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m..  The Westport Farmers’ Market...

Anthropology, a social studies course, will be offered as an Early College Experience (ECE) course for the 2024-2025 school year. Students can sign up for a more challenging version of the course that offers benefits such as earning college credit at a discounted rate that can transfer to 87% of secondary institutions.

Anthropology ECE class approved in time for course selections

Rachel Olefson, Web News Editor March 7, 2024

Anthropology, a preexisting class at Staples focussing on the “major theories about the development of man, culture and civilization”, according to the Program of Studies, has just been approved to...

Norovirus has impacted thousands of U.S. citizens, primarily children resulting in severe symptoms and hospitalization.

Norovirus sweeps the northeast, infecting thousands

Katherine Phelps '25, Opinions Paper Editor March 6, 2024

Cases of norovirus, a hyper-contagious stomach bug, are on the rise in the U.S, particularly in the northeast. While norovirus is common this time of year across the country, there has been an abnormal...

The personal finance course can help students learn about saving and spending.

Personal finance becomes required course for graduation

Alice Frascella ’25, Web Arts Editor March 1, 2024

Starting with the 2027 class, students will be mandated to take personal finance. Students can opt to take this course in either their junior or senior year, but completion is mandatory for graduation....

Signs are now on the inside and outside of every door that allows entrance and exit to the Staples building.

Student Council launches slogan ‘Don’t be a Pain, Go Through the Main’

Elsa D’Elia ’25, Staff Writer February 29, 2024

The Student Council introduced their new slogan, “Don't be a Pain, Go Through the Main,” aiming to encourage students to use only the main entrance for entering and exiting the premises. This initiative...

Protestors gathered in front of Staples across the street from the main entrance. Cars honked to show their support towards the movement.

BREAKING NEWS: Students and Westport residents gather in front of Staples and Bedford to peacefully protest against racism

Olivia Saw ’26, Web Arts Editor February 28, 2024

A crowd of varied students, parents and Westport residents gathered in front of Staples High School and Bedford Middle School on Feb. 27 to peacefully protest against accusations of racism at Westport...

Glendinning village, a proposed affordable and accessible housing and office complex is set to replace the former Bridgetwater associates buildings in Westport. If approved, this project will contribute to Westport’s affordable housing moratorium.

New affordable housing development proposed, set to replace Bridgewater associates

Addison Coughlin, Paper Arts Editor February 28, 2024

Bridgewater Associates, a hedge fund company, is set to be developed into a complex with affordable housing and office space, according to Westport News.  The proposal, which still has to go before...

Over the past few years, the student population has decreased significantly, causing less seating for students throughout the hallway. With the student population starting to increase again, there is a newfound demand to bring back furniture to the hallways.

Student Council proposes reinstatement of furniture following hiatus

Caitlin Jacob, Communications Coordinator February 16, 2024

The furniture around the bridge area will potentially make a return, according to discussions between Student Council and Principal Stafford W. Thomas Jr. The discussions have been had after the removal...

Students coming to hear about their options for getting scholarships through  Staples during lunch on Feb.7.

The College and Career center welcomes students for annual scholarship workshop

Catie Campagnino '26, Staff Writer February 16, 2024

Staples’ College and Career Center will host its annual scholarship workshop for students on Feb. 8 during all three lunch waves for any students that are interested in learning more about what scholarships...

Legacy admissions remain a contentious topic among Connecticut schools, with some opting to consider legacy status while others do not. However, this practice remains a significant factor in admissions decisions at many prestigious institutions.

Connecticut lawmakers may consider ban on legacy admission consideration

Anna Kercher '25, Paper Features Editor February 8, 2024

Key Connecticut state legislatures are likely to introduce a bill banning legacy admissions at public and private universities in the upcoming 2024 legislative session, which would make Connecticut among...

Burying Hill Beach faces the highest levels of erosion out of all of the beaches in Westport.

Parks and Rec department creates plans to counteract increased erosion of Westport beaches, Burying Hill

Jack Robinson '26, Web Opinions Editor February 8, 2024

After recent years of steady erosion of local beaches, the Parks and Recreation department is putting into motion a nourishment plan in order to build beaches back up to their former glory. A nourishment...

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