Staff Profile
Claire Lewin –– Staff Writer
For many prospective students, entering Staples High School for the first time can be overwhelming. For Claire Lewin ’15, overwhelming is a bit of an
understatement.
“I took two steps into the lobby and actually threw up,” said Lewin, who had been visiting the school with her eighth grade class. “It was the first time I had
thrown up in my entire life – and I was 13.”
Since then, Lewin has settled down considerably, and is joining the Advanced Journalism class as a sophomore after taking Intro to Journalism as a freshman.
“I love writing, so I can’t wait to work on the paper,” Lewin said.
When she’s not writing, Lewin is a member of the Staples Ski team and also skis on her own throughout the winter. She also spends a lot of time on what she
referred to as her guilty pleasure: reality shows.
“It is so great, the people are so dramatic. I’ll even watch Toddlers & Tiaras even though that’s so low,” Lewin said.
Her favorites, however, are the Kardashians. Unlike most of society, she prefers Kourtney to Kim.
Even when Staples was a faraway destination as a little kid, Claire still had a connection with Staples royalty – Colleen was her babysitter.
While she’s uncertain of whether or not she’ll be frequenting her former babysitter’s sandwich line, she is positive of her excitement and desire to write for Inklings as much as possible in the upcoming year.
Will Gatsby be Great?
Claire Lewin, News Editor
May 6, 2013
Filed under A&E
Leonardo DiCaprio is just one of those film stars who can’t help but make every teenage girl scream. And when I say teenage girl, I also mean all their mothers and grandmothers. No matter what movie DiCaprio is in, it seems as though much of the audience is there just to look at his pretty face. On... Read more »
We’re Not in Jerusalem Anymore
Claire Lewin, Staff Writer
April 12, 2013
Filed under Opinions
Ever since I was younger, I was told how few Jews there are. It’s a fact: Jewish people are a minority, making up about 2 percent of the population in the U.S. But, despite the facts and the statistics, I never believed that this was true. I grew up in Westport, a place where being Jewish often... Read more »
Restaurant Week In Westport
Claire Lewin, Staff Writer
March 16, 2013
Filed under Features
These days in Westport, it seems as though new restaurants are opening up on every street. Unfortunately for students, they often get priced out of these new restaurants and don't always get to enjoy them. But luckily for them, about 30 restaurants in Westport will be participating in the annual event... Read more »
A Far Too Early Wake-Up Call
Claire Lewin, Staff Writer
March 15, 2013
Filed under Opinions
It’s 7:30, Wednesday morning. I only got six hours of sleep last night and I find myself sitting in chemistry class being asked to take a test on chemical bonding. Since there’s no chemistry between a teenager’s sleep cycle and early morning tests, why does it make any sense that I am taking... Read more »
Staples v. Greenwich: Varsity Girls Basketball Game
Sophia Hampton and Claire Lewin
February 13, 2013
Filed under Sports
“Shoot! Make the free throw, and she’s down!” yells Coach Ed Huydic from the sidelines. A few feet to his right, player #2 is cradling a hand wrapped in ice, tears on her cheeks. On the wall, two seconds are left on the clock. Then, player #11 runs up the court and with 1.9 seconds left, she... Read more »
Feb. 5, 2013 | Quiet Day at the Westport Dog Park
Claire Lewin, Staff Writer
February 5, 2013
Filed under The Daily Click
3:36 p.m. It seems as though the cold weather has scared away all the dogs and owners. There were only a few walkers who faced the cold with their dogs today.
Top 10 Super Bowl Foods
Claire Lewin, Staff Writer
February 3, 2013
Filed under A&E
Super Bowl Sunday is a longstanding tradition consisting of two American favorites: football and food. Super Bowl Sunday is like a giant party throughout America. Everyone gets together to watch the game with the company of friends and family. But just like every party, food is a must. In light of the... Read more »
Gun Culture At Staples
Claire Lewin, Staff Writer
January 14, 2013
Filed under News
The Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, a non-profit organization dedicated to reforming the gun industry, recently published a list of all the mass shootings in the U.S. since 2005 in which three or more people were injured or killed. The list was 62 pages long. But three events on that list—the... Read more »
Dec. 22, 2012 | Crafts for Sandy Hook
Claire Lewin , Staff Writer
December 22, 2012
Filed under The Daily Click
Shoppers at the local Anthropologie are welcomed to make a snowflake at the craft station. These snowflakes will be used to decorate the school Sandy Hook Elementary students will be attending in the new year.
Eight Is The Magic Number
Claire Lewin , Staff Writer
November 26, 2012
Filed under Opinions
When I was younger, I wanted to celebrate Christmas. How could you blame me? Santa Claus, cookies, stockings—and it’s no secret that kids get far more presents on Christmas than we do during Hanukkah. Christians get presents both under a tree and in a sock! My parents would get so mad because,... Read more »
No Cheers for the Motorcade
Zoe Brown and Claire Lewin
November 14, 2012
Filed under News, Top Stories
The traditional Homecoming motorcade will not be led by cheerleaders this year, after the entire event’s schedule was reshaped following Hurricane Sandy. “It’s kind of annoying because we are missing out on tradition,” said Sarah Ellman ’15, a member of the varsity cheerleading team. “But... Read more »
Top Five Do’s And Don’ts Of Power Outages
Claire Lewin, Staff Writer
October 28, 2012
Filed under Opinions
For More Coverage of Hurricane Sandy Click HERE. Do: 1.) Shower Before The Storm Imagine a week or more without hot water to shower in. After a few days without hot water, you’re going to stink. But if shower before the storm you won’t stink as bad. 2.) Carry A Flashlight Around At All... Read more »
Oct. 28, 2012 | The Calm Before the Storm
Claire Lewin, Staff Writer
October 28, 2012
Filed under The Daily Click
1:50 p.m. Westport trees standing tall before the expected craziness of hurricane Sandy.
Oct. 21, 2012 | Beautiful Day at Compo
Claire Lewin, Staff Writer
October 21, 2012
Filed under The Daily Click
1:50 p.m. Even though the seasons may be changing, it's still a beautiful day to sit and enjoy the last of the nice, warm weather.
Doubling Up: When One Class per Subject Isn’t Enough
Claire Lewin, Staff Writer
October 4, 2012
Filed under News
At a school like Staples High School, where taking APs are just about as common as buying a sandwich at the cafeteria, it’s no wonder students are taking learning to a whole new level. Every year at Staples more and more students are deciding to double up on classes in some subject areas, particularly... Read more »
Cover Your “Burr” with a Little Bit of Fur
Claire Lewin, Staff Writer
November 22, 2011
Filed under A&E
Say goodbye to those hot summer days and say hello to chilly tomorrows. That’s right; seasons are changing and it’s time to talk about the new winter/fall trends. The most popular trend, seen in almost every designer collection, and in every storefront window, is fur. Fur, fur, fur; designers... Read more »