Lamont temporarily closes all Connecticut public schools
Maya Hruskar '23, Staff Writer
March 16, 2020
On March 15, amid growing concerns of the Coronavirus pandemic, Governor Ned Lamont ordered Connecticut public schools closed effective March 17 until March 31, in an executive order. “To promote and secure the safety and protection of children in schools related to the risks of COVID-19, all public school classes will be canceled for all s...
Staples girls’ basketball moves on in the state championship
March 10, 2020
The Staples Wreckers girls' basketball team took home a win with a score of 58-34 after playing Kennedy on Monday, March 6 to move on in the state tournament.
SUBMISSION: Racism at Staples
February 25, 2020
I am Niah Michel. I am a senior at Staples High School in Westport. I am emailing you on behalf of the black community of Staples High School and racial issues that occur at this high school. We as a community feel as if we are nothing to this school. We are treated poorly from the rest of the students,...
Teen Talk Counselor Melissa Rotante
January 27, 2020
“I provide counseling services to students, to students and their families, group counseling and things like that. Students can reach me by either stopping my office, they can email me to set up an appointment, so there’s a variety of ways I’m available. I’m here [room 331] Monday through Friday...
Sarah Allen ’21
January 27, 2020
“My favorite thing about the gymnastics team is how much of a family we become through my three years, and it’s so much fun to have all the new freshmen join us. We’re really all looking forward to a great season."
Josh Friedman ’23
January 27, 2020
“Flipping helps me get my energy out during the day. If I see an open spot I just throw my bag down and do a flip.”
Merel Kanter ’22
January 27, 2020
“Midterms next week are stressing me out, so I started meditating. Now I have been doing yoga almost every day.”
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Ella Bloomingdale '20, Staff Writer
Westport restaurants have implemented curbside pickup and delivery services in response to First Selectman Jim Marpe’s Executive Order #1 that ordered the closing of all on-si...
Students react to updates in COVID-19 management
April 3, 2020
Westport accumulates 1/5 of all Connecticut COVID-19 cases
April 2, 2020
Quarantunes bring happiness to listeners
April 1, 2020
President Trump considers quarantining parts of Connecticut
March 31, 2020
Inklings Editorial: Spread of COVID-19 displays both a unified, hostile Westport community
March 31, 2020
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Lexie Moskovit ’21 sparked her interest in journalism when she decided to take Introduction to Journalism as a freshman intriguing her to take Advanced Journalism as a sophomore. Moskovit has now earned...