Staff Profile

Simon Stracher –– Staff Writer

It’s quite possible that the journalistic gods threw a gargantuan house party upon the birth of Simon Stracher.

The son of two literarily inclined individuals, both of whom who have written novels and magazine pieces— including some for the New York Times, Stracher was geared towards journalism by his parents from an early age. Whether his scholastic pedigree alone will foster the development of Inklings’ greatest reporter of all time has yet to be seen, but this sophomore staff member brings a personality trait that is essential to any professional environment: an insurmountable work ethic.

Stracher’s work ethic also transcends to leisure activities. Upon watching numerous Yankees games and playing baseball with his friends, Stracher fully realized his passion for the game. He also expresses that he has found a suitable working mantra from the Yankees’ left fielder, Brett Gardner…and the personnel at Angelina’s Trattoria.

“I try to emulate Gardner because he isn’t necessarily the most skilled player on the team, but he loves the game of baseball and works to perfect his own performance. The people who make Angelina’s pizzas follow the same concept. They put real effort into making their food. With my work this year, I’m going to complete it in the same way that Angelina’s prepares their food and Brett Gardner plays left field,” Stracher said.

With plans to both try out for the Staples baseball team this year and write sports articles for Inklings, Stracher is certainly stepping up to the plate.

Photos by Simon Stracher

March 16, 2012 | Get Your Tickets Here

March 4, 2012 | Sunday Slowness

Feb. 10, 2012 | Bored Bus

Jan. 16, 2012 | Silent Afternoon

Unnecessary Surgery: Why Cutting Collab Hurts

Simon Stracher, Sports Editor
May 16, 2012

In the 2012-2013 school calendar year, the class colloquially referred to as “Collab” will be no more. Known formally as U.S. History Honors Collaboration and English Honors Collaboration, Collab will be cut because of a lack of interest and budget cuts according to the class’ two... Read More

May 13, 2012 | Sunny Days

Simon Stracher, Sports Editor
May 13, 2012

12:01 p.m. On a beautiful Sunday afternoon, light from the sun streams in past several tree branches. The high today was at a balmy 79° F.

Kopack

Simon Stracher, Staff Writer
April 13, 2012

Jimmy Kopack ’12 toes the rubber, looks in for the sign, brings his hands perpendicular to his hips, raises his left leg, throws back his right arm, and catapults his body towards the plate, unleashing an 85-mile per hour fastball at an unsuspecting victim. The batter has no chance. The pitch,... Read More

March 16, 2012 | Get Your Tickets Here

Simon Stracher, Simon Stracher
March 16, 2012

In less than six hours, Staples Players’ presentation of Into the Woods raises its curtains. Tickets have been sold outside the cafeteria and the lobby.

March 4, 2012 | Sunday Slowness

Simon Stracher, Staff Writer
March 4, 2012

4:00 PM: On a cloudy and cold Sunday afternoon, there are only a few cars in the Staples parking lot.

Skeptics: A Look Into The Minds Of Athiest

Simon Stracher, Staff Writer
February 17, 2012

God is dead. Or at least that’s the opinion of Cole De Monico ’13. “How could God be the source of all human morality when he has, several times, betrayed his own commandments?” asks De Monico. “Can God make a rock that he can’t lift?” These are the types of questions many Staples... Read More

Feb. 10, 2012 | Bored Bus

Simon Stracher
February 10, 2012

At 2:05 PM, a schoolbus awaits the influx of students at the end of the week.

A Giant Superbowl

Simon Stracher, Staff Writer
February 5, 2012

Defense does not win championships. At least that’s what this NFL season has taught us. Today at 6:30 PM, the 27th defensively ranked New York Giants and the 31st defensively ranked New England Patriots will have a rematch of Super Bowl XLII at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. After the... Read More

Jan. 16, 2012 | Silent Afternoon

Simon Stracher, Staff Writer
January 16, 2012

All is quiet at Staples this Monday. There is no school today because of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Sunday Football Wildcard Preview

Simon Stracher, Staff Writer
January 8, 2012

Sunday at 1:00 Atlanta Falcons vs. New York Giants At 1:00 on Sunday, the Atlanta Falcons and quarterback Matt Ryan will travel to MetLife Stadium to face the NFC East champion New York Giants and Eli Manning. Ryan will be attempting to win his first playoff game in his... Read More

December 1st, 2011 | Thumbs Up

Simon Stracher, Staff Writer
December 1, 2011

Mike Moritz ’14 enjoys a Thursday afternoon.

In Search of the Perfect Fountain

Simon Stracher, Staff Writer
October 21, 2011

Staples water fountains have long been derided for their inconsistency, warmness, and overall poor taste. In a recent study by Inklings, only 48% of Staples water fountains were found to have a cool or cold temperature, and only 30% of water fountains were found to have good to great flow.... Read More

Angelina’s: Great Pizza, But Not Much Else

Simon Stracher
September 23, 2011

Sometimes it’s best to stick with the basics. This is especially the case with the Angelina’s Trattoria. When Angelina’s Trattoria, a family favorite inWestport, focuses on kid-friendly menu items like pizza, the results are delicious and excellent. However, when Angelina’s tries to... Read More