May 16, 2012 | Pretty in Pink
Julia Sharkey, Features Editor
May 16, 2012
12:05 p.m. The senior girls wear their “Senior Shirts” for the last time this year. These girls will leave a memorable mark on Staples as most have their final day on Friday.
The Baby Boom: Teachers’ Babies Born This April
Julia Sharkey, Features Editor
May 12, 2012
Paxton Fulton was born on April 23 and Lincoln (Linc) Dewey was born April 18. Most students would hope that Paxton and Lincoln would be taking up a large portion of their teachers’ time so their workload decreases, but this is not the case. “I feel that the amount of work I give does not... Read More
April 3, 2012 | Mural Mural on the Wall
Julia Sharkey, Sports Editor
April 3, 2012
9:47 a.m. Along with the murals added a few weeks ago, a new one has been introduced to the “Staples Cafe”. These new decorations give the lunch room a very welcoming vibe.
March 13, 2012 | Slightly Longer Than Usual
Julia Sharkey, Sports Editor
March 13, 2012
12:15 p.m. The CAPT schedule has seemed to tamper with the TVs. Students were confused by the apparent 6,561 minutes left in 3rd lunch.
The Rise of Online Media
Julia Sharkey, Staff Writer
February 19, 2012
There is a reason that Hulu and Sidereel, two of the most popular online media portals, are currently on the rise. As more students and families struggle to fit their old daily shows into their jam-packed schedule, live television takes a tumble. “We used to have family nights and all watch... Read More
Gym Class Hero: 5th Grader Speaks Up About Budget Cuts
Julia Sharkey, Sports Editor
February 16, 2012
It is an unusual occasion to find a public school board contemplating between shortening gym for elementary school students as obesity rates are exponentially rising. But when times call for a budget cut, hardly anything goes untouched. Despite the debate, an even more rare instance is to see... Read More
Jan. 31, 2012 | Guidance Department Chaos
Julia Sharkey, Sports Editor
January 31, 2012
7:55 a.m. The Staples High School Guidance Department is becoming very hectic as students wish to change their current second semester classes and schedule their classes for next year. The appointment books are soon to be completely full. Grade 9: March 5-9 Grade 10: March 19-23 Grade 11: February... Read More
Preparing for Turnover
Julia Sharkey, Sports Editor
January 27, 2012
When a teacher needed a grade change but Blackboard was down, when a broken Scantron machine had to be fixed, or when a counselor needed to get a transcript out to 10 colleges within the next hour, Ken Wood, a computer-information system major, could do it all with no hesitation. However, with... Read More
Jan. 18, 2012 | Late Night Studying
Julia Sharkey, Sports Editor
January 18, 2012
5:56 p.m. The Westport Public Library is packed with Staples students during Midterm Week. Kate Beispel ’13 secludes herself to brush up on her physics material right before the large exam.
Dec. 21, 2011 | Popping for Prizes
Julia Sharkey, Sports Editor
December 21, 2011
12:10 p.m. TAG is raising money to bring speakers and videos to the Westport community to raise awareness about drunk driving. The Balloon Pop allows a student to pay money to pop a balloon and win a prize in return.
A Trek for Tunes
Julia Sharkey, Sports Editor
December 20, 2011
Living in Westport, it seems like it is a hassle for many to commute to the city to see their favorite artists, like Deadmau5 and Super Mash Bros. However, the distance is hardly an issue for most Staples students. Despite the hour-plus train ride, expensive cab, and frigid temperatures, students... Read More
Dec. 11, 2011 | Holiday Fever
Julia Sharkey, Sports Editor
December 11, 2011
2: 30 p.m. Danielle Williams ’13 is eager for the holidays as she has already started purchasing her treats.
Siri, where can I get a better phone?
Julia Sharkey, Sports Editor
November 13, 2011
We expect a lot out of Apple. Apple has changed the world. It has invented gadgets and what not that we could never imagine. Apple would never let anyone down. Until now. With the new and improved iPhone 4s came Siri. Siri was a feature only available on the 4s despite downloading the new software... Read More
Nov. 8, 2011 | Void of Voters?
Julia Sharkey, Sports Editor
November 8, 2011
5:15 p.m. Greens Farms Elementary School has a quiet evening ahead of them. With the sun setting much earlier, voters can be found inside their houses rather than submitting their ballot.
The Secret Life of an American Teacher 2.0
Julia Sharkey, Sports Editor
October 28, 2011
When students get home from school, you can’t expect anything else than your mom asking how their day was. A typical response would be something along the lines of, “all that my teachers do is give out more homework, and more tests, and more papers, and more projects…” However, this... Read More
Teachers Out of School and Dogs on Hind Legs
Julia Sharkey, Sports Editor
October 25, 2011
Seeing a teacher out of school is like seeing a fish out of water. There is nothing more alarming or humiliating than seeing a teacher outside of the classroom. Students never knew teachers were real people, who drive a car, go to stores, and eat like students. They don’t just talk in a classroom... Read More
Oct. 4, 2011 | New and Improved?
Julia Sharkey, Sports Editor
October 4, 2011
11:30 a.m. Danielle Williams ’13 uses the new cafeteria system which created huge lines and long delays. When will the kinks finally be fixed?
Snow Day Consequences
Julia Sharkey, Sports Editor
September 23, 2011
On Sun., Aug.28, Westport was paid a visit by Hurricane Irene, resulting in schools being delayed opening for two days, and general feelings of joy at the change. Yet, much less joy was felt when the delays led to a change in the school year calendar. Since then, rumors varied from adding on... Read More
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