Staff Profile
Eliza Yass –– Web Opinions Editor
It’s only natural for Yass to be part of a team. She loves people, and her friendliness serves her well as a part of the Teen Awareness Group and the Varsity Cheerleading squad, where she enjoys spending time with the people she loves.
Listening to others comes second nature to Yass. So much so that talking about herself for a little while proved very difficult. Periodically, Yass would exclaim that the questions were stressing her out while she laughed and struggled to respond.
She hopes to gain the familiar team-like culture with Inklings as a first-year staff member. Yass has jumped in headfirst, taking on a Web Opinions Editor position.
The opinion-oriented fraction of journalism has helped Yass to focus on her own thoughts, who states herself as someone with “strong opinions.” She likes writing columns because of the more relaxed culture, which she believes is fun but still allows the journalist to make an important point to a larger audience.
Yass has learned to masterfully blend her passions with working among others and working to produce change.
“With TAG, if you feel strongly about something, everyone will be there to support you and make something happen,” she said. “I like to help make a difference.”
Staples Lacrosse Wrecks the Rams
Eliza Yass, Web Opinions Editor
May 7, 2013
Filed under Featured Sports Scrollbox, Sports, Uncategorized
“We won the game, 7-6 in overtime, and after seeing and feeling the team’s energy through such a competitive and emotional game, I felt ecstatic.” Freshman Lacrosse coach, Ed Huydic, said. The Staples Lacrosse program beat New Canaan in all three levels on Thursday, April 25.This was Staples’... Read more »
Varsity Boys Basketball Wrecks Wilton
Eliza Yass, Web Opinions Editor
February 7, 2013
Filed under Sports
After a close game, varsity boy’s basketball beat Wilton 54-49. With 8 wins and 5 losses this season, this win was a colossal; the top 8 teams in Fairfield County make the FCIAC tournament and the win pushed Staples into the seventh seed, passing Wilton. Captain James Frusciante, ’13,... Read more »
5 Reasons Why I Hate the Super Bowl
Eliza Yass, Web Opinions Editor
February 3, 2013
Filed under Sports
1. I could care less about televised sports. There is absolutely no entertainment for me in sitting on the couch and watching random men on television. The fun in watching sports comes from actually being there and feeling the excitement of the crowd. So unless you can get me a plane ticket to New Orleans... Read more »
I Love Boobies!
Eliza Yass, Web Opinions Editor
October 27, 2012
Filed under Opinions
“I love boobies!” Wearers of this popular slogan on neon bracelets and t-shirts around the country are not weird and perverted. They are mainstream and committed supporters of Breast Cancer research. These bracelets and t-shirts are created by the “Keep A Breast Foundation”- an organization... Read more »
Advice From the Pros: Running Safely on Westport’s Roads
Eliza Yass, Web Opinions Editor
October 5, 2012
Filed under Sports
Westport is a town where the windy, tree-lined roads are seldom free of colorfully clad, sweat-drenched runners. Many students seem to run, but two groups lead the pack: the Staples track team and the Saugatuck Rowing Club. Not many teams run on the roads for conditioning. Most resort to the track... Read more »