Staff Profile
Caroline Rossi –– Web A&E Editor
A sarcastic dinner partner in Rumors. Violet’s mother in Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. Anything from SNL. Caroline Rossi enjoys playing characters from all of these. Rossi, a second year journalism student who acts in Staples Player and loves to write, is a comedy buff.
As a Web Editor for Inklings, she has started what looks to be a promising journalism career at Staples. There’s more to her than meets the eye though.
“I’m a character,” she said, referring to her love of SNL that includes acting out parts from the popular show. Her acting has benefitted from her favorite show; she has taken comedic acting cues from watching Kristen Wigg, her favorite from the show. Her timing, exhibited in her sardonic comments in Rumors and absurd facial expressions as Violet’s mother became particularly potent because of Wigg’s example.
She enjoys writing, particularly funny opinions, but in general about things she is passionate about. Inklings, she says, allows her to write about things she is passionate about, which is the main reason for her joining Inklings.
Though her dream job would be acting on SNL, Rossi also sees writing as a possible career.
Sophomore Prom, Juniors Welcome
Caroline Rossi , Web Features Editor
May 15, 2013
Filed under Opinions, Top Stories
Junior prom is going to be a bit different this year. And by different, I mean that junior girls have had some competition. And by competition, I mean sophomore girls. Who would have thought? According to my own calculations and stellar record keeping, the spring dance right around the corner... Read more »
Morning Mannerisms
Caroline Rossi, Web Features Editor
April 12, 2013
Filed under Features
Taming The Beast Alexandra Rappaport ’13 makes her hair one of her utmost priorities in the morning. Though she showers at night, she still wakes up at either 5:25, 5:27 or 5:30 a.m. depending on the day, to touch up her hair, which has been washed, blow dried and straightened the night before. “For... Read more »
March 11, 2013 | 4 Days to Go
Caroline Rossi, Web A&E Editor
March 11, 2013
Filed under The Daily Click
1:16 p.m. Students purchase tickets for Staples Players production of "A Chorus Line" which opens this Friday, March 15th.
Time To Unplug: How Electronics Change Vacation
Caroline Rossi, Web A&E Editor
February 15, 2013
Filed under Features
It’s a typical family vacation. Day one: Dad is on a business call, Mom is on the iPad, you’re tweeting “this lifeguard is sooooo hot, I think I might just pretend to drown to feel his biceps hold me tight </3 #Florida #Beachbum #Vacation,” and your little sister is Instagramming the artsy... Read more »
“Crushed:” Coming Soon to Toquet Hall
Caroline Rossi, Web A&E Editor
February 6, 2013
Filed under A&E
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and Staples Players’ Crushed is just in time for the occasion. The romantic comedy written by Don Zolidis is the upcoming Studio production, and will be performed at Toquet Hall in downtown Westport this coming Thursday, Friday, and Sunday. The show... Read more »
I’ll Be Home For Christmas
Caroline Rossi, Web A&E Editor
December 18, 2012
Filed under Opinions
“There’s no place like home for the holidays…” For as long as we can remember, carols have urged us to spend to spend Christmas at home. Families are reunited--kids come home from college, relatives gather for Christmas dinner, and everyone gets to enjoy unique traditions with the people they... Read more »
Oct. 25, 2012 | Senior Day Spirit
Caroline Rossi, Web A&E Editor
October 25, 2012
Filed under The Daily Click
12:45 pm: Today marked Senior Day for girls' soccer and field hockey. Colorful posters covered the cafeteria walls to celebrate the players.
Guess Who? The Story Behind Senior Facebook Names
Caroline Rossi, Web A&E Editor
September 22, 2012
Filed under Features
It’s that time of year again. School is back in full gear, students are strapping in for the year ahead. For seniors, this means many things, including one of the most important back-to-school traditions: changing your Facebook name. Come early September, it doesn’t take long before your entire... Read more »
From VHS to iPhones: How Seniors Have Experienced the Improvements in Technology
Caroline Rossi, Web A&E Editor
June 19, 2012
Filed under Features
In this day and age, it’s hard to recall the time when our phones didn’t talk to us. Rewind to the early ’90s-2000s, long, long ago. This would bring you back to the childhood days of this year’s seniors, where technology was not nearly as advanced as it is today. Back then, “Video Home... Read more »
District-Wide Switch to Google Apps
Caroline Rossi, Web A&E Editor
June 10, 2012
Filed under News
On May 29, 2012, an email from Superintendent of Schools Dr. Elliot Landon to all staff announced that Google Apps for Education will be the new software used by teachers and students district-wide. According to the announcement, the decision came at the end of a process that has worked “to identify... Read more »
May 25, 2012 | Get Your Tickets Here!
Caroline Rossi, Web A&E Editor
May 25, 2012
Filed under The Daily Click
12:05 p.m. Isabel Perry '15 and August Laska '13 sell tickets for Staples Players' production of "Almost, Maine," which opened last night. There will be another show tonight at 7:30 and tomorrow at 4 and 7:30.
Saturday Night Live (Or Dead…?)
Caroline Rossi, Staff Writer
April 13, 2012
Filed under A&E
I am not your average high school student. While I hold my Saturday nights in great importance, I doubt it’s for the same reasons as those of others my age. You’re unlikely to find someone like me who schedules her entire night around11:30 p.m., when the greatest comedy show to ever grace television,... Read more »
Tippy Initiates Switch from Textbooks to iPads
Caroline Rossi, Staff Writer
February 28, 2012
Filed under News
The days are numbered for the textbook, at least if English teacher Brian Tippy has his way. The textbook, the bulky burdensome, weigh- your-backpack-down staples of education is being rethought. On Jan. 27, Tippy debuted a new “textbook” of “Macbeth,” but text doesn’t do it justice.... Read more »