Staff Profile
Cadence Neenan –– Staff Writer
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, commonly known as OCD, strikes many teenagers during their high school years, however Cadence Neenan ’15 has developed a rare strand of this disorder, otherwise known as “Obsessive Cadence Disorder”.
This disorder has led Neenan to become obsessed and attached to almost anything she engages herself with.
When she was eight years old, she found her passion for dance. Neenan had always known she loved to dace but claims her mom would not let her join. Ever since she was allowed to start, she has fallen in love with it. She does not predict her hobby to stop anytime soon, especially after her four-week ballet camp in Texas this past summer.
Not only does she find herself attached to dance, she also needs to allocate time for Gossip Girl. Neenan claims that she is only mildly obsessed with the American teen drama television series, however often finds herself directly quoting lines from the first two seasons and dreaming of being Blair Waldorf.
But of course Neenan needs more chaos in her life, so she has to set aside even more time to listen to the new pop sensation, One Direction. Her obsession with this band is even more extreme than any nine year old you know who has posters of Harry Styles hanging in their room.
“I know everything about them and it’s all I talk about, so now my friends kind of hate me for it,” said Neenan.
Nonetheless Neenan wants to share her obsession with Dance, Gossip Girl, and One Direction, with her new challenge: Journalism.
Neenan plans to write more news pieces this year and is going to try to remove her opinion so that it doesn’t intertwine. (A side affect of Obsessive Cadence Disorder) Unlike dance which came easily to her, news pieces will be a struggle because Neenan claims that, “being sassy-its what I like doing.”
The Era of the Girl Crush
Cadence Neenan, Staff Writer
April 12, 2013
Filed under A&E
After The Hunger Games came out, women and girls obsessed over the adorable antics of Jennifer Lawrence. For Mila Kunis, it was Friends with Benefits. For those who seem love the never-changing half smile of Kristen Stewart, it was Twilight. As these young women forged their paths into the... Read more »
Staples High School vs. Staples Inc.: A Look Into Their Similarities and Differences
Cadence Neenan, Staff Writer
April 12, 2013
Filed under Features
As students walk through the hallways at Staples, they may be greeted by one of two aromas: the fresh scent of new paper products and ink or the lingering fume of Axe battling flowery perfumes. And therein lies the paradox. Staples High School, named after its founder Horace Staples, and Staples... Read more »
School, Police Communication Hinders Security Audit: BOE Pulls Security Audit from RTM Agenda
Jordan Shenhar and Cadence Neenan
March 15, 2013
Filed under News
In the wake of the tragic school shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary, the Westport Public Schools Board of Education (BOE) recommended that a security audit be conducted by Kroll, a New York-based consulting firm. However, controversy over the selection of the company dogged the proposal until it reached... Read more »
Five Stars for the Oscars
Cadence Neenan, Staff Writer
February 15, 2013
Filed under A&E
Each year, I watch the awards for the comedy alone. Even though the people I watch with inevitably end up yelling at me for my running commentary and constant laughing, I simply can’t resist. The awards are a comedic goldmine, and I love them for it. I like to divide the show into three sections, each... Read more »
Tension, Tantrums and Technology: A Glimpse into the World of High School Breakups
Cadence Neenan and Zoe Brown
January 31, 2013
Filed under Features
Allow one crying girl, one silent boy, a few misinterpreted texts and some angry words to simmer at high temperature. What do you have? A typical high school breakup. Note: side effects may include awkwardness. “At first it was super awkward because we just wouldn’t interact whatsoever,” said... Read more »
Pinkberry Comes to Westport
Zoe Brown and Cadence Neenan
January 28, 2013
Filed under News, Top Stories
A swirl of yogurt. A snowstorm of toppings. And, yes, the commotion of yet another new frozen yogurt store. On Friday, Jan. 25, Pinkberry Frozen Yogurt opened at 111 Post Road to the delight of many Westport residents. Though there has been a Pinkberry located in Fairfield for some time, Staples students... Read more »
Chipping at the Trust
Cadence Neenan , Staff Writer
December 21, 2012
Filed under Opinions
Teachers are a big part of life. When you’re young, you trust them to teach you the things you need to know. They teach you how to share, how three comes before four, how you never throw stuffed animals at other children, how brown is the best color to fingerpaint a dog. As you get older, you... Read more »
Film “Haze” Sends Powerful Message to Underclassmen
Cadence Neenan, Staff Writer
December 8, 2012
Filed under News
Only three minutes into the movie Haze, the freshmen and sophomores of Staples knew they were on an emotional rollercoaster. Haze, a movie presented by TAG discouraging students from drinking, recounts the story of college freshman Gordie Bailey, who died in 2004 after drinking excessively with his... Read more »
A Blessing in Disguise: How the Blackout Showed Me the Light (Of Literature)
Cadence Neenan, Staff Writer
November 26, 2012
Filed under Opinions
Once upon a time, there lived a girl in Connecticut. She lived in peace with her cell- phone, laptop and television. She enjoyed speaking with her friends on social media websites in the warmth of her house. However, one day, a terrible storm hit, and the girl lost her power, leaving her without her... Read more »
Facebook and the 2012 Election
Cadence Neenan, Staff Writer
November 19, 2012
Filed under News, Top Stories
Every four years, Facebook begins to become a political battleground. As students begin to educate themselves on both sides of the election, arguments of opposing political views can become heated. And as the election results are announced, arguments can boil over. However, political positions and... Read more »
Four Tips to Handle the Hurricane
Cadence Neenan, Staff Writer
October 29, 2012
Filed under Opinions
For More Coverage of Hurricane Sandy Click HERE. Living in Connecticut, we tend not to get many hurricanes—or at least we aren’t supposed to. Because of this, we are generally pretty clueless about what to do during a hurricane. However, Laura Makemson of Davie, Flor., who is a self-proclaimed... Read more »
Deciphering the Cheer Lingo
Cadence Neenan, Staff Writer
October 26, 2012
Filed under Sports
“Okay girls, let’s start working on our cupies -- starting with an awesome. Bases, make sure your arms are at extension height, and flyer, remember to stay tight throughout. Ready, okay!” If the past sentence didn’t make sense, it’s understandable. One would have to be cheer-lingual to understand... Read more »
Makin’ a Splash: Girls Diving Strides Toward Success
Cadence Neenan, Staff Writer
October 5, 2012
Filed under Sports
When featuring the Staples girls’ swim team, “Good Morning Staples” once talked about how unknown the sport was. However, the show failed to mention the fact that it is actually the swimming and diving team. That’s how unknown the Staples girls’ diving team is. The diving team is larger... Read more »
Staples Awards Night Celebrates Students’ Accomplishments
Cadence Neenan, Staff Writer
June 3, 2012
Filed under News
The Staples Awards Ceremony was held on Tuesday, May 29, 2012, in the Staples auditorium, to celebrate the excellence of students for their achievements. Awards were given to students of all grades for exemplary performances in school subjects or state and national competitions. The awards ceremony... Read more »