Students Rally in Support of Fellow Classmate

Cheyenne Haslett, Web Managing Editor
May 14, 2012  

Over 100 students congregated in the courtyard before school on May 14. They were meeting to support their fellow classmate, Justin Slosberg ’15, who was recently diagnosed with Leukemia. It began with a single Facebook post but quickly blossomed into a large support movement for Slosberg,... Read More

Getting Ready for Prom? Check out the Newest Supplement

Cheyenne Haslett, Web Managing Editor
May 4, 2012  

“Prom: An Inklings Supplement” has articles on the history of proms in Westport, great prom songs, how to navigate the prom process, an opinions piece on prom hype from a guy’s perspective and much more! Go to the Issue page to see the full magazine, along with the the advertisements... Read More

Education Reform Proposals Create Controversy

Cheyenne Haslett, Web News Editor
April 14, 2012  

In his State of the State address in mid-February, Governor Dannel Malloy spoke of fixing Connecticut’s weak economy and high unemployment rate. “Let’s think big. Let’s be bold,” he urged lawmakers, calling for “revival,” not a “recovery,” and he outlined how that revival... Read More

Westport PTA Sponsors Forum Regarding Senate Bill 24

Cheyenne Haslett, Web News Editor
April 3, 2012  

On Mon., April 2, the Westport PTA Council sponsored a forum in which a panel was set up at Town Hall to answer questions about Governor Dannel Malloy’s proposed Senate Bill 24, “An Act Concerning Educational Competitiveness.” On the forum and poised to field questions about S.B. 24 were... Read More

Senate Bill 24 Moves Through Legislation

Cheyenne Haslett, News Editor
March 26, 2012  

Governor Malloy’s education reform bill, commonly known as the Senate Bill 24, has been met with both opposition and encouragement across the public education sector. On March 26, the legislature’s Education Committee took on the controversial bill. According to the CT Mirror, many changes... Read More

On the Radar: KONY 2012

Cheyenne Haslett, Web News Editor
March 7, 2012  

On Tues., March 6, the power of Facebook made itself known, yet again. 29 minutes of footage had gone viral—but this time, it wasn’t a Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez and Ashley Tisdale music video to “Call Me, Maybe.” This time, eight years of life-changing work was condensed into a video... Read More

Feb. 27, 2012 | Hustle and Bustle

Cheyenne Haslett, Web News Editor
February 27, 2012  

1:07 p.m. The ever apparent hustle and bustle of Grand Central terminal in New York City is alive and well. Grand Central is just a short train ride away from Westport.

More than Just A Pretty Face: The Brains Behind The Pageants

Cheyenne Haslett, Web News Editor
February 19, 2012  

Most people commonly associate the title “Beauty Queen” with a contest for the prettiest smile, the most glamorous makeup, or the most impressive strut while clad in a swimsuit—yet these connotations may leave the most important aspect of pageantry out: the humanitarian role. “Everyone... Read More

Feb. 7, 2012 | The Candy Kiosk

Cheyenne Haslett, Web News Editor
February 7, 2012  

8:17 a.m. Samantha Hodgson ’12 works as a cashier for the candy cart located at the front of the school. The cart is open on Tues. and Fri., period 6, and Wed. period 7.

The More the Merrier?

Cheyenne Haslett, Web News Editor
January 17, 2012  

Hands trembling. Fingers aching. Mind racing. Eyes searching. My name is Cheyenne Haslett, and I am a multitaskaholic. I can’t help it. None of us can. We are all victims to its controlling grasp: we multitask, and we know it. (We’re also sexy, and we know that, too.) Some may think that... Read More

A Deli Revived in Downtown Westport

Cheyenne Haslett, Web News Editor
January 11, 2012  

Every food venue has its own story, and Art’s Delicatessen is no exception. Yet at Art’s, that story may be a little longer than the average deli’s. Richard Falcone Sr. has reopened the deli his father, Arthur Falcone, owner from 1969 to 1990. Falcone intends to begin anew, but he has... Read More

Longboarders: Tearin’ Up The Streets of Westport

Cheyenne Haslett, Web News Editor
October 28, 2011  

From graphics of psychedelic sunflowers in all hues of the rainbow to racy women, draped suggestively over the bottom of boards, the colors and statements of long boards have brought new excitement to the streets of Westport. Whether it is a weekend or after school, if the sun is out, so are... Read More

Q&A with Kerry Long on the Release of “West Side Story” Poster

Cheyenne Haslett, Web News Editor
October 20, 2011  

Staples Players will be presenting a production of West Side Story, to show on Nov. 11, 12, 17, 18, and 19 at 7:30p.m.The poster to advertise the show recently made its Facebook debut. Kerry Long, photographer and creator of the poster, as well as wife of David Roth, the director of Players,... Read More

Sept. 24, 2011 | BBQ and Blues

Cheyenne Haslett, Web News Editor
September 24, 2011  

1:09 p.m. A band performs behind the Levitt Pavilion during the Blues, Views and BBQ Festival. Preparation for the festival began up to 12 months ago, said head organizer and owner of Bobby Q’s restaurant on Main street, Bob LaRose. A tradition that began four years ago, the festival... Read More

Staples Girls’ Soccer Makes Difficult Cuts

Cheyenne Haslett, Web News Editor
September 15, 2011  

Staples is known countywide for their talent on the soccer field, and this year’s girls varsity soccer team hopes, as usual, to uphold the standards they have worked hard to set. The difference in this year’s team is the rare and new team dynamic. This new dynamic has been brought about... Read More