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Staples highschool is having trouble filling coaching positions. Having filled most of the fall season, the athletic department began their search for staff for the winter season. They are hopeful they will find the right people for the job by the end of this October.

Staples experiences decline in coaching staff

Ava Coyle '25 and Nash Teran '25 October 16, 2023

Since the pandemic, the athletic department has seen a decline in the number of coaches it has been able to maintain . While the athletic department has all coaching positions filled for the fall, it is...

Writers, producers and actors alike took to the streets of California and New York this summer, regardless of spiking temperatures, to preserve their work lives and improve the industry.

Conclusion of writers’ strike doesn’t guarantee start up of your favorite shows

Nina Bowens '25, On The Wreckord Producer October 16, 2023

The Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike officially came to a close on Sept. 27 after 148 days of stopped labor, securing its spot as the second longest writers strike in Hollywood history. The union’s...

“[The rise in carjackings] is not just a Westport problem,” Police Chief Foti Koskinas told Westport residents at a town hall on Sep. 20. Communities all across Fairfield County are seeing juveniles from other parts of Connecticut coming into wealthier areas to steal vehicles, with a larger proportion of these carjackings happening in daylight rather than at night.

Westport sees rise in daylight auto thefts, carjacking

Henry Watson ’25, News Editor October 16, 2023

The Westport Police Department has reported 50 car thefts in 2023 before Sep. 30, a number that is on track to surpass the previous 2022 count of 60 thefts. “That’s [certainly] a trend that we’re...

Post-Tour Student Survey conducted through EF Educational Tours, 2019, found the following statistics indicating the successes and importance in their mission and the trips they offer.

Japan STEM trip offers meaningful travel opportunity

Zoe Alpert ’25, Broadcast Director October 16, 2023

Students will attend a STEM trip hosted in Tokyo, Odaiba, Tsukaba and Yamanashi Japan in February 2024. Math teachers Maggie Gomez and Ann Didelot, as well as science teachers Maxim Kolb and Joanne Klouda,...

Many attendees at the American Parkinson Disease (APDA) Connecticut Chapter’s Optimism Walk come to support friends or family members of theirs who have Parkinson’s disease.

American Parkinson Disease Association Optimism Walk celebrates community

Lily Hultgren '25, Paper Features Editor October 10, 2023

The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) Connecticut Chapter held its annual Optimism Walk at Sherwood Island State Park in Westport on Saturday, Sept. 30. The event’s purpose was to bring people...

The outside of the building touches the view of pedestrians from the street, the design embracing the buildings residential and medical uses.

Southern Connecticut Women’s Health expands reach with a new location

Audrey Curtis '25, Web Photostory Editor October 8, 2023

Southern Connecticut Women’s Health relocated to a new and larger space at 251 Main St. on Sep. 1, after being located on Imperial Avenue for six years at their original Westport location. Dr. Mary...

The installation of Westport’s new permanent Rainbow Pride crosswalk was completed on Monday, Oct. 2. It is located at the intersection of Taylor Place and Jesup Road.

Westport completes permanent rainbow Pride crosswalk

Genevieve Frucht’24, Editor-in-Chief October 6, 2023

Westport’s permanent rainbow Pride crosswalk was completed on Monday, Oct. 2. The crosswalk is located at the intersection of Taylor Place and Jesup Road. The crosswalk was approved in June 2023 by...

Eva Glennon ’24 and Jona Bernstein ’25 take a brief break in Italian class as phone alarms went off from the National Wireless Emergency Alert System. 
Photo dramatization by Ella Harrington ’25.

BREAKING NEWS: Nationwide emergency test alarms causes confusion in classrooms

Ella Harrington ’25, Web News Editor October 6, 2023

Throughout the country, every television, radio and cellphone blared out the distinctive warning tone of an emergency alert at 2:20 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 4. The Federal Emergency Management Coordinators...

The above graphic compares a normal heart (left) to a heart with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy(right). Mike Papale was inspired to create In a Heartbeat after he had been unexpectedly diagnosed with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Graphic by Hannah Salpeter 25.

In a Heartbeat offers free cardiac screenings to Westport students Oct. 4

Hannah Salpeter '25, Staff Writer October 4, 2023

In a Heartbeat, a state-based nonprofit, will be providing the Westport community with free EKG screenings on Oct. 4 from 3 -7:30 p.m. in the Staples High School cafeteria. The only requirement to receive...

‘Crabbing’ in Westport has caused a larger issue, with the fisherman parked illegally along the streets surrounding the beach area.

Parking violations raise questions about ‘crabbing’ in Westport

Addison Coughlin ’25, Arts Editor October 4, 2023

‘Crabbing,’ the activity of fishing for crabs has sparked debate in Westport as the cars, thought to be those belonging to the ‘crabbers,’ lined up surrounding the beach area. Residents have complained...

Families throughout the community came to participate in the Smart Walk for Smart Kids with Disabilities and to raise money for the organization.

Smart Walk for Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities nurtures awareness, provides support

Charlotte Berner ’25, Assistant Business Manager October 4, 2023

The fourth annual “Smart Walk for Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities” took place on Sunday, Oct. 1, at Sherwood Island State Park. Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities, a nonprofit organization...

BREAKING NEWS: Floods in Westport create significant hazards

Ruby Kantor '24, Paper Managing Editor September 29, 2023

Flash floods spread throughout the New York City and Southern Connecticut area, causing road shutdowns, down trees, home wreckage and other hazards.  The expected rainfall rate is 0.5 to one inch in...

The Nile Virus is not the first mosquito related virus to spread in Connecticut in recent years. Eastern Equine Encephalitis and Zika Virus have both also had a Connecticut presence.

Advisory warning: Nile virus-infected mosquitos spread across Westport

Rylie Cordella ’25 and Alice Frascella ’25 September 22, 2023

Aspetuck Health District of Westport released an advisory on Sept. 7 warning residents of an increasing rate of mosquitoes with Nile Virus. The advisory focuses on infected mosquitoes found in Westport...

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