Jamming Out: My Favorite Prom Songs
Julian Clarke, Managing Editor
May 4, 2012
It’s prom season. I say that because in every class I enter during each period of the day, I hear at least one girl exclaim, “OH MY GOD! CHECK OUT MY PERFECT PROM DRESS! LOOK HOW ADORABLE IT IS!” If that wasn’t enough of an indication that prom is in the air, I think guys might even... Read More
Learn to Love Learning – Things you should know when making your course decisions for next year
Julian Clarke, Managing Editor
March 5, 2012
You’re asking yourself things like “Is this weird?” or “Are other people doing this too?” Everybody hides his or her feelings about the subject, yet you and I both know it’s noticeable. You see it on people’s faces, you see it in their body language. Believe me, I’ve dealt... Read More
Mind the Gap: A Look at the Disparities Within Connecticut’s Public Education System
Julian Clarke, Managing Editor
February 28, 2012
In December 2009, U.S. News & World Report compared high schools, namingConnecticutthe state with the nation’s best public schools. However, today,Connecticut’s test scores suggest a different ranking. The standardized test scores ofConnecticut’s minority and low-income students are... Read More
Wikipedia, Reddit, Google, Oppose SOPA and PIPA, Students React
Julian Clarke, Managing Editor
January 18, 2012
Today, January 18, online services Reddit and Wikipedia will perform global blackouts in protest of the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and the Protect IP Act (PIPA) in hopes that it will spur action in the American public. Google is also taking part in the anti-censorship actions, by placing... Read More
Winter Sports Preview
Julian Clarke, Managing Editor
December 15, 2011
Boys Basketball Last season: 15–5, lost in first round of FCIAC tournament, lost in second round of LL tournament. Coming off of one of the strongest seasons in recent memory, the Wrecker ballers will be out to fill the shoes of last year’s senior class, consisting of Luke Yeager ’11,... Read More
Staples falls to Xavier in State Finals
Julian Clarke, Managing Editor
December 10, 2011
The Staples Wreckers have become accustomed to heading into the locker room down at halftime. Against McMahon, Staples pulled off one of the most memorable comebacks in history capped by a game-winning field goal after being down 14-0 at half. Against Darien, the Wreckers surmounted a 10-point... Read More
Wreckers Ground Nighthawks, Earn State Title Bid
Julian Clarke, Managing Editor
December 4, 2011
Tuesday night’s game against Ridgefield in the LL Quarterfinals was won by Staples’ running game with Jon Heil ’12 rushing for 366 yards and four touchdowns. Today’s game, the LL Semifinal against no. 6 Newtown, was won in the passing game by Jack Massie ’14 and James Frusciante ’13. Not... Read More
Staples Tames Tigers, Moves Onto Semi-Finals
Julian Clarke, Managing Editor
November 30, 2011
Jon Heil ’12 may as well have started his indoor track season a month early. Heil ran for a school-record 366 yards on 27 carries and four touchdowns. It was a track meet every time he touched the ball. And he sat out the fourth quarter. The Wreckers got off to a quick start, something necessary... Read More
Wreckers Wallop Warde, One Win From FCIAC Title Match Up
Julian Clarke, Managing Editor
November 7, 2011
Early in Wreckers’ Saturday match up against Fairfield Warde, Joey Zelkowitz ’13, Staples’ leading running back, went down with a shoulder injury. “When Joey goes down in the first quarter, people are looking around like, ‘Oh my god, what are we going to do?’” said Staples Head... Read More
Lady Wreckers End Darien’s 93 Game Undefeated Streak
Julian Clarke, Managing Editor
November 4, 2011
There is little question as to how dominant the Darien Blue Wave field hockey team has been over the past four seasons. To put it in perspective, the girls have held the FCIAC Championship trophy for four straight years—not to mention that the squad also owns four consecutive Class M state... Read More
My NaNoWriMo – Why You Should All Try Writing a Novel.
Julian Clarke, Managing Editor
October 28, 2011
It’s hard to say why, but there’s something about a challenge that gets me excited. Last November during National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) I embarked on a 30 day journey of literary abandon. I did what few had ever thought of doing, and even fewer accomplished. I wrote a... Read More
This Could Be The Worst World Series, Ever
Julian Clarke, Managing Editor
October 19, 2011
I love baseball. I am partial to a certain pinstripe-donning team from the Bronx, but I’m really more a fan of the game than anything else. As a fan of the game, I watch the World Series regardless of the teams playing. This one is horrible. The St. Louis Cardinals won the national league... Read More
Staples Rolls Over Danbury in Home Opener
Julian Clarke, Managing Editor
October 16, 2011
After three straight road wins to begin the season, the Wreckers were poised to give its home crowd a good show at the first game of 2011 at Staples Stadium. They did just that. After consecutive three and outs from both teams, the Wreckers put a drive together starting in Danbury territory.... Read More
Staples Wrecks McMahon’s Upset Bid
Julian Clarke
October 2, 2011
Fourth and eight. Staples sat on Brien McMahon 14-yard-line, down by two scores with seven minutes and change left in the fourth quarter. In effect, the game would be won or lost on this play. Jack Massie ’14 had struggled in the first half of the game in large part because of a lack of... Read More
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