The Muppets: A Review

Nick Siegel, Staff Writer
December 21, 2011  

“The Muppets” is not “just another Muppets movie”; instead, it is a statement that the franchise is not dead and a healthy reminder to everyone that when done well, the Muppets can appeal to audiences across many demographics. To help write the movie, Disney got well-known... Read More

Richard Ruggles Takes Flight

Nick Siegel, Staff Writer
November 18, 2011  

Flying high over Westport is not a plane or a bird, it’s actually a power parachute.  Yes, that is correct a power parachute has been flying over Westport.  The man who flies this beast of the sky is New York City crane operator and Westport resident Richard Ruggles. With 27 years of flying... Read More

Stubbornness, Responsibility, and the NBA Lockout

Nick Siegel, Staff Writer
October 13, 2011  

I am completely dumbfounded.  The NBA lockout could not have come at a worse time for fans. After having one of the best seasons in history, the owners and players cannot agree on how to officially start the next season. The main dispute is over how much money the players and owners should... Read More

The Secret Life of a Custodian

Nick Siegel, Staff Writer
October 12, 2011  

Imagine waking up everyday at a time when most people are still deep asleep hours before any alarms will go off.  So early, that waking up at the crack of dawn would be considered sleeping in. This feat is done everyday before schools start by the workers on the early shift of the custodian... Read More