The Not So New ‘New Girl’
Molly Barreca, Web Sports Editor
May 17, 2012
In a constant cycle of melodramatic teen shows, overly perky Disney Channel fluff and way too many singing competitions, it can often be difficult for the average TV watcher to get a breath of fresh air. However, Zooey Deschanel’s new hit series “New Girl” is just that. Deschanel’s... Read More
May 2, 2012 | Lunch Left Behind
Molly Barreca, Sports Editor
May 2, 2012
11:15 a.m. A cafeteria table remains covered with trash at the end of third lunch. Staples students are reminded daily to clean up their tables before exiting the cafeteria, yet each day tables are littered with remains at the end of the lunch waves. Remember: Clean up your trash and recycle... Read More
Demystifying the Senior Superlative Process
Molly Barreca, Opinions Editor
April 13, 2012
The ballot box overflows with tickets. The fate of each candidate rests in these small slips of paper. No, these are not the results of one of the many Republican primaries taking place throughout the country. These are the Senior Superlative elections. Before the votes are tallied, before... Read More
Featured Athlete: Lin-Sanity
Molly Barreca, Opinions Editor
March 20, 2012
When Lindsay Kiedaisch ’14 walked into Tumble Bugs for her first gymnastics class at the ripe age of four, she had no idea she would fall in love with the sport. Now, 11 years and countless hours of practice, competition, and dedication later, she has emerged as a dominant athlete on the... Read More
March 17, 2012 | Seeing Green
Molly Barreca, Opinions Editor
March 17, 2012
3:15 p.m. Stop N Shop in Westport, CT advertises green bagels this St. Patrick’s Day. All around town Westport residents are sporting their green and celebrating.
Feb. 19, 2012 | U Miami Welcomes You
Molly Barreca, Opinions Editor
February 19, 2012
10:03 a.m. The University of Miami welcomes visitors and students all year round. It is currently 85 degrees and sunny in Coral Gables, FL.
Grammys: A Recap of the Music Industry’s Biggest Awards Show
Molly Barreca, Opinions Editor
February 17, 2012
In an interview before the actual show, country singer Miranda Lambert described the impending Grammys as a night in which the viewers could, “let music heal.” As poetic as this statement was, I was completely expecting this idea to fly out the window as soon as the show began. Instead,... Read More
More Than Just a Game
Molly Barreca, Opinions Editor
February 15, 2012
It’s a Thursday night. The gym reeks of sweat while the squeaks of basketball shoes hitting the floor echo throughout the room. No, this isn’t Staples’ basketball. This weekly occurrence has gained notoriety throughout school: the Boys Rec Basketball games. Rec basketball has been available... Read More
Feb. 9, 2012 | A Piece of My Heart
Molly Barreca, Opinions Editor
February 9, 2012
A nearly empty bag of candy hearts in the Social Studies Offices helps get teachers in the spirit for the upcoming Valentines Day. Around the school, couples will be celebrating this Tuesday, and the Teen Vital Voices club will be selling heart shaped lollipops on Feb. 10. The lollipops will... Read More
Midterm Day 2 Comes to a Close
Molly Barreca, Opinions Editor
January 19, 2012
Today marked the half way point in Staples’ midterm week. Students seem to have already ditched their midterm review materials as soon as the bell rang at 12:30. The remaining midterms are period 6 and 7 tomorrow, and periods 5 and 8 on Monday.
Ms. Addicks: A Day In The Life
Molly Barreca, Opinions Editor
December 16, 2011
On a June day in 1993, Alice Addicks arrived at Staples High School only expecting to be working for three days helping make sure students weren’t cutting class during the final weeks of school. During one of those final days, Addicks climbed through a cafeteria window in the old... Read More
Dec. 12, 2011 | We’re Number One!
Molly Barreca, Opinions Editor
December 12, 2011
2:03 p.m. The message board at the front of the school proudly displays Staples’ newest title: The number one high school in Connecticut, voted on by Connecticut Magazine.
Movember No More
Molly Barreca, Opinions Editor
December 1, 2011
Molly Barreca Opinions Editor For the first time in 30 days, the people around the globe who participated in No Shave November and Movember will be wiping the dust off of their shaving kits. Although No Shave November is simply for fun, Movember raises awareness to men’s health issues in... Read More
The Joyride
Molly Barreca, Opinions Editor
November 16, 2011
It’s 7:05, and as many buses roll into Staples, many cars without junior parking stickers roll into the parking lot at Wakeman. For some, this becomes the beginning of the odyssey of walking to school. For others, it is time to board their Razor scooters and ride off into the sunrise. It... Read More
The Tales of an Admitted Facebook Stalker
Molly Barreca, Opinions Editor
November 8, 2011
It’s Monday, commonly the most hated day of the week. However, for some of us, Monday can only mean one thing: new pictures added on Facebook. As the bus grumbles closer and closer to my house, my anticipation bubbles over. I’ve been waiting all day for the moment when I can sprint inside,... Read More
“Wildflower” Review
Molly Barreca, Opinions Editor
November 8, 2011
Since its beginning 10 years ago, American Idol has been the birthplace of multiple Grammy winning artists, umpteen #1 Singles on the Billboard Top 100 and even one Oscar winner. And after this 2011 season, it looks as though Idol may have discovered another hidden gem. Lauren Alaina began... Read More
Friday, Nov. 4 | The Ultimate Superfan Weekend
Molly Barreca, Opinions Editor
November 4, 2011
2:15 p.m. Blaney Rotanz ’12, Megan O’Shea ’13 and Caroline Kearney ’12 celebrate the end of a week at Staples. Coming off a huge win against Darien at the FCIAC semifinals, the Wreckers field hockey team prepare to take on the FCIAC tournament. Last year the Wreckers... Read More
Oct. 24 2011 | School Day Slumber Party
Molly Barreca, Staff Writer
October 24, 2011
Hannah Lewis ’14, Annie Kessler ’13, Emerson Lovell ’12 and Shelby Schulman ’12 celebrate pajama day by snoozing in the library. Many students donned their favorite PJs, slippers, and even brought stuffed animals to school. Today marks the beginning of Spirit Week,... Read More
Featured Athlete: Jessie Ambrose, the Last Line
Molly Barreca, Opinions Editor
October 15, 2011
They shoot, she saves. That is the typical series of events for Jessie Ambrose ‘12, who plays goalie for the varsity girl’s soccer team. However, during a tough battle versus Greenwich on October 5th, Ambrose managed to change the game. With less than a minute left before the final... Read More
Mom, Where’s My Ferrari?
Molly Barreca, Opinions Editor
September 30, 2011
Imagine this: you wake up on the morning of your 16th birthday, and as you walk outside to catch the bus, what do you find? A brand new, 4 door Jeep. Your mother happily hands you the keys and says “Happy Birthday!” And you ride off into the morning sunrise and pick up all of your friends... Read More
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