Staff Profile

Zach Speed –– Staff Writer

Speed, Speed Racer, and Speedster, are just a few of the nicknames that Zach Speed ’13 has acquired over the past few years. However, there is more to Speed than just his collection of nicknames, such as his aspiration to become a professional journalist and his love for playing ice hockey on the Staples Varsity ice hockey team.

Although he is very sports orientated, his favorite section of Inklings is not the Sports Section, but actually the Features Section. He feels this is the most relatable section to both read and write for.

As a whole, however, Speed believes that the main point of journalism is to give readers what they want and make them think, and he is proud to participate in an activity that channels his nerdy side.

“It’s just something that’s always interested me. I’ve always just wanted to share what I think about the world with other people,” Speed said.

With being a new member of Inklings, Speed hopes to write articles in the future that are both controversial and attract a large audience, especially when writing columns and feature articles. Speed also looks forward to conducting interviews, where he feels his personable personality will help him obtain a lot of good information. Most of all, Speed is ready to give himself a name. Oh wait, he already has at least four of those.

A Night to Remember … or Forget!

Zach Speed, Staff Writer
May 4, 2012

Girls. Boys. Prom. These are the ingredients that you need to make prom a dream come true, or in some cases, a nightmare. Guys, be warned: your dates are not going to let it be the second option. Prom is the night that all girls live for. They are in constant pursuit of their very own fairy... Read More

Get Out of My Head: The Science of Songs that Stick

Zach Speed, Staff Writer
March 20, 2012

Like baby, baby, baby, no. Like baby, baby, baby, oh. I thought you’d always be mine, mine. Please don’t accuse me of liking Justin Bieber. I am not singing this by choice. I can’t help it. It’s just… stuck in my head. To anybody who is going to be singing that song all day now, I... Read More

The Wrong Side of the Bed

Zach Speed, Staff Writer
February 19, 2012

Sleep. It is what we all long for. It is what we rarely get. Forced to get up at a time when it’s unclear whether it is night or day, there is little hope for a high school student to get the sleep necessary. Yet, somehow teachers still find the nerve to yell for sleeping in their classes. What... Read More

Singles Awareness Day

Zach Speed, Staff Writer
February 14, 2012

Candy grams, PDA, and stupid Walmart cards; these are the things that a certain day consists of. It’s the day that some how everybody else has come to love. Maybe I’m alone in my hatred for it. Or maybe I have hatred for it because I’m alone. What is this day? Valentine’s Day. However,... Read More

Feb. 2, 2012 | Bringing Home the Gold

Zach Speed, Staff Writer
February 2, 2012

All of Staples’ athletic accomplishments are proudly on display in the trophy case near the gym. Today the boys and girls track teams will travel to New Haven for FCIACs. Is another championship trophy on its way for the Wreckers?

Finding the 4 Coolest Apps

Zach Speed, Staff Writer
January 17, 2012

How do you judge coolness — what criteria do you use? Sheer number of friends? Number of Facebook friends? Athleticism? Fashion trendiness? Maybe in the past, but with a new generation comes a new measuring stick. It is no secret that apps on the iPhone, iPad, and iTouch have forever changed... Read More

Don’t Expect a Y-Chromosome at the Box Office

Zach Speed, Staff Writer
November 18, 2011

“Breaking Dawn” may be breaking into the box office, but the male gender certainly won’t be. Now as I hope most of you would know by now the Twilight Saga is a series of books that have been transformed into movies. The series has without a doubt captivated its fair share of “Twi-Hards”,... Read More

Nov. 15, 2011 | Early Mornings

Zach Speed, Staff Writer
November 15, 2011

Ethan Bradeen’13 makes good use of his free period in the cafeteria by getting work done.

Concussion Hysteria

Zach Speed, Staff Writer
November 10, 2011

Imagine opening your eyes after sleeping for hours and sitting up in a completely silent room. There is no light except for the minimal amount creeping through the closed window shade. The boredom of not being able to leave the room, watch TV, read, socialize, or even think is almost too much... Read More

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The Depth of Staples’ Television Diversity

Zach Speed, Staff Writer
October 21, 2011

During the Staples Class of 2011 graduation school principal, Mr. Dodig made a speech about how Staples is the home to people of different races, sexuality, and interests. Now, it seems, apparently tastes in TV shows as well. Out of 25 people interviewed there were a total of 17 different shows... Read More

Oct. 18, 2011 | Sunny Days

Zach Speed, Staff Writer
October 18, 2011

12:03 p.m. A student takes advantage of the beautiful weather today, and studies outside during a free period.