New York Tug of War

Callie Ahlgrim, Opinions Editor
May 14, 2012  

I detest the Yankees. I hate their pretentious pinstripes. I hate John Sterling’s irritating homerun calls; not every ball Alex Rodriguez hits is an A-Bomb, and it’s not clever after the billionth time. I hate them all, strutting around Yankee Stadium acting like they own the league. I... Read More

Prom in Westport: Way Back When

Callie Ahlgrim, Social Media Specialist
May 4, 2012  

Picture this: you enter the Staples gym and a huge green parachute coats the ceiling. Loads of green balloons, streamers, and ribbons are attempting to mimic theEmeraldCityfrom “The Wizard of Oz.” All of your friends are dancing in dresses that stretch to the floor. You walk through the... Read More

April 4, 2012 | Study Session

Callie Ahlgrim, Social Media Specialist
April 4, 2012  

As seniors’ college acceptances continue to pour in, juniors, sophomores, and freshman continue to work hard. Matt Smith ’13 and Chris Fincher ’13 catch up on some study time during their free period in the library.

Restaurant Week: Westport’s Food Celebration

Callie Ahlgrim, Social Media Specialist
March 31, 2012  

Starting on Monday and ending today, the restaurants of Westport and Weston have been offering people in their communities great deals, great food, and an opportunity to give back. The 2012 Westport and Weston Restaurant Week, produced by the Westport-Weston Chamber of Commerce, has been drawing... Read More

March 24, 2012 | College Trips

Callie Ahlgrim, Social Media Specialist
March 24, 2012  

As the weather continues to grow warmer, juniors begin to start their Spring college trips. Pictured here is the University of Vermont, located on Lake Champlain.

Facebook: We’ve Got Better Things to Do

Callie Ahlgrim, Staff Writer
March 16, 2012  

I’m not going to sit here and spew all the reasons why I dislike Facebook. That would be boring and ineffective, and you wouldn’t waste your time reading this article. Also whom am I kidding; even I will never stop checking it every 40 minutes. I admit, it has its ups and downs. Obviously... Read More

An Expensive Dream: The Role of Finances in College Selection

Callie Ahlgrim, Social Media Specialist
February 17, 2012  

The difficult part is done, the application process long over. An excited group of seniors have gotten into the college of his or her dreams. But as more students get acceptances from colleges, a problem arises. For many of them, these ideal universities may still be out of reach. According... Read More

“The Artist” is Everything You Don’t Know You Want

Callie Ahlgrim, Social Media Specialist
February 8, 2012  

I wasn’t really sure what to expect from “The Artist.” Written and directed by Michel Hazanavicius and produced by Thomas Langmann, it has been nominated for nine Oscars. But of course, I had my apprehensions about seeing such a different movie. On my way to the theatre, I marveled at... Read More

Winter Athlete Blues

Callie Ahlgrim, Social Media Specialist
January 31, 2012  

Ah, midterms: birds chirping out the window while students are inside studying, in the same spot they have been for five hours. The musty smell of old textbooks wafts around each house. The town is deserted while Staples students close themselves away to cram last bits of information. However,... Read More

The Boy’s Code of Conduct

Callie Ahlgrim, Social Media Specialist
January 17, 2012  

As a junior girl, I’ve been looking forward to Counties for basically my entire life. To some—particularly boys—this sounds unbelievably silly. “It’s just a dance.” “Not a big deal.” But hear me out. This will be the first dance that I have ever attended. There was a devastating... Read More

Fantastic Froyo: A Review

Callie Ahlgrim, Social Media Specialist
January 12, 2012  

Move over, pastries and treats. It seems that as of late, frozen yogurt has been the delicious delight of choice for many students. Ice cream, cupcakes, and cookies have been kicked to the curb, and now that Froyo World is coming soon to the Post Road, students are craving just the right frozen... Read More

My Favorite Albums of 2011

Callie Ahlgrim, Social Media Specialist
January 4, 2012  

As the ball dropped and the new year was welcomed, Pitbull could be heard yelling across Times Square. Lady Gaga made an appearance, encouraging New York to “Marry the Night” as she danced around with a birdcage encasing her head. This year was dominated by infectious pop and pounding dubstep.... Read More

Nov. 23, 2011

Callie Ahlgrim, Social Media Specialist
November 23, 2011  

The Alumni/College Panel spoke with seniors today about their options for next year. The panel consisted of six students from the class of 2011 as well as one student from the class of 2012, who took a gap year.

Nov. 23, 2011

Callie Ahlgrim, Social Media Specialist
November 23, 2011  

Clueless

Callie Ahlgrim, Social Media Specialist
November 18, 2011  

You won’t read this. As soon as you see what it’s about, you will skip right to the next page, hoping to see an article about winter sports or movie reviews. But the truth is that you should care about this. You should care that the Iraq War, which started before many of us were 8 years... Read More

Nov. 12, 2011 | Victory!

Callie Ahlgrim, Social Media Specialist
November 12, 2011  

The varsity girls soccer team celebrates a victory over Shelton in the 2nd round of States. Staples won after a twenty-minute over time and 19 penalty kicks. Their next game will be against Westhill in the quarter finals.

Halloween Confusion

Callie Ahlgrim, Social Media Specialist
November 7, 2011  

When one thinks of Halloween night, there are so many things that could come to mind: little kids running around, dressed as ghosts, witches, and devils, hyped up on candy sugar and the excitement of the night. Chances are pretty good that snow isn’t in this picture. The freak snowstorm that... Read More

Spook The Neighbors

Callie Ahlgrim, Social Media Specialist
October 28, 2011  

By Oct. 1, some families are dusting off their decorations that sit in the basement all year: the blood skulls, the flying witches, the glowing ghosts, and the enormous spiders. While some families simply place a single pumpkin on their porch, other have a bigger agenda for Halloween. Amy Miers... Read More

It’s Hard to be this Indie

Callie Ahlgrim, Staff Writer
October 10, 2011  

Let’s be honest, being indie is a full time job. Out of all the labels in Staples High School(or the world), indie people have to work the hardest to be themselves. It’s very time consuming; do you have any idea how long I spend every morning on my outfit, trying to make it look effortlessly... Read More