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[November 2017] Snap Map: the precise way to find friends

November 26, 2017

Izzy Blansfield ’18 With a quick press of a screen, Snapchat users have immediate access to the whereabouts, and actions of others, thanks to the new Snapchat feature, Snap Map. Snap Map allows...

[November 2017] Chloe Adda: inspiring change through writing

November 26, 2017

Emma Rojas ’18 From accumulating over five million reads for her online novellas to leading multiple school clubs, Chloe Adda’s ’18 passion for writing and politics has already attracted international...

[November 2017] iFloat boasts a buoyant soak in the dark

November 26, 2017

Ben Pearl ’18 I was immersed in darkness. I felt and heard nothing. My body was completely weightless, distorting my sense of direction. The only thing I had was the comfort and quiet of my thoughts....

[November 2017] Mecha Noodle Bar food challenge: Kae-Dama challenge offers difficult task to even the biggest foodies

November 25, 2017

Max Appell ’18 It may come as a surprise to those who see me, but I am quite a big eater. Although I am nearly six feet tall and a lean 145 pounds, on a good day, I eat like Joey Chestnut, an American...

[November 2017] Miggs Burroughs enhances arts community in Westport

November 25, 2017

Sophie Driscoll ’19 Even if you don’t recognize Miggs Burroughs’ name, you would most likely recognize his work. Over the course of his 46-year career as a graphic artist, Burroughs has created...

[November 2017] O Singer, Singer! Wherefore art thou Singer? : Staples Alum Clay Singer ’13 makes his Westport Playhouse Debut

November 25, 2017

Chelsea Fox ’19 & Nicky Brown ’19 The classic Shakespeare love story, “Romeo and Juliet,” is coming to the Westport Country Playhouse starting Oct. 31 through Nov. 19. Director Mark Lamos...

[November 2017] Thanksgiving Dishes; How to spice up your holiday meal

November 25, 2017

Elle Fair ’19 Thanksgiving can be notorious for unleashing hysteria and chaos throughout the household. The only factor that makes it worth suffering through the tortuous family interrogations and...

[October 2017] Van Der Merwe tackles two different sports

November 5, 2017

Jarod Ferguson ’18 Many seniors have a lot on their plate during this time of the year. Ben Van Der Merwe ’18 has an appetizer and a full course meal on his. Not every senior can be a captain of...

[October 2017] Coxswain Pasa leads Saugatuck Rowing Club

November 5, 2017

Izzy Blansfield ’18 Seated at the front of the boat, constantly conversing with the rowers, the bull, the blades and the water, is Alin Pasa ’18. Pasa is one of the coxswains on the varsity Saugatuck...

[October 2017] Life lessons taken from rugby

November 5, 2017

Clay Crouch '18 My time at Staples has been exciting and helped shape who I am today. I have grown as a person and a student throughout my three years as a Wrecker. One activity in particular has...

[October 2017] Students question significance of Wrecker mascot

November 5, 2017

Jack Caldwell ’18 & Ben Klau ’18 With a roaring crowd packed in Staples Stadium, the varsity football team storms onto the field before a rivalry game. The PA announcer’s voice booms over the...

[October 2017] Athletes weigh collegiate decisions

November 5, 2017

Julia Lombardo ’20 & Ava Simunovic ’20 For many students at Staples, there is hope to continue their athletic career at the collegiate level. While some high school athletes choose to play a sport...

[October 2017] Superfans stick by Wreckers through wins and losses

November 5, 2017

Lily Kane ’20 & Emma Van Riper ’20 As players stand under the stadium lights and look out at the hundreds of people cheering, the Wreckers feel a rush of exhilaration unique to the Staples Superfans. At...

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