Staff Profile
Chloe Baker –– Managing Editor
She’s a person you like right away. She’s easy to talk to and immediately likable. A true journalist at heart, Chloe Baker, this year’s Managing Editor, has high hopes and expectations for Inklings. “I’m really looking forward to engaging with the staff and working on feature stories,” said Baker. “I love writing them.”
Baker’s passion for journalism was sparked on 9/11 after watching the news with her parents. It was at that moment she realized the power of journalism and the importance of journalists. Last year, she wrote “The Secret Life of the American Teacher,” which she says was her favorite piece.
Baker loves watching and reading the news. The Daily Beast is one of her favorite news sources and, in her opinion, is the format that journalism is headed in. The Today Show is another favorite of Chloe’s. She has great admiration for both Ann Curry and Meredith Vieira for their intellect and elegance.
When she isn’t writing, she spends her time helping those in need. Chloe volunteers at a mental health hospital, The Jewish Home for the Elderly, and is the corresponding secretary for Go Pink, a club that raises money for breast cancer.
With her great attitude and dedication to Inklings and the community, Chloe is sure to make this year a terrific one.
Crazy Cramming Clues: A Last-Minute Guide to the ACTs/SATs
Chloe Baker, Staff Writer
May 2, 2013
Filed under Features, Top Stories
By the end of fourth quarter, most sluggish seniors are seasoned pros when it comes to standardized testing. From the funny joke that were pre-PSATs, to the times we were dragged to school early on Saturday mornings to take a test that influenced our scholastic future, the long road that is high school... Read more »
Sweet Frog’s Sweet Grand Opening
Chloe Baker, Managing Editor
March 25, 2013
Filed under News
On Sat. Mar. 23, Sweet Frog Frozen Yogurt, a new frozen yogurt establishment in Westport, hosted its grand opening. The grand opening lasted from 11 a.m. until 11 p.m., and featured live entertainment by high school students and t-shirt and sweatshirt giveaways. “The grand opening was an awesome... Read more »
Dodig Addresses Student Body About Sandy Hook Shooting
Chloe Baker, Managing Editor
December 17, 2012
Filed under Breaking News, News
At 8:30 a.m. today, Principal John Dodig spoke over the intercom to Staples students about the Sandy Hook shooting that killed 20 elementary school students and 7 adults. “It touched my heart and made me feel like Staples is now going to be a safer place,” said Annie Kessler ‘13. Many students... Read more »
Making a Change: Common Application Removes ‘Topic of Your Choice’ Option
Chloe Baker , Managing Editor
November 26, 2012
Filed under News
Being disgusted at a perceived air of sexism on a trip to Israel. Journaling daily as depression therapy. Adoring chocolate chip cookies for their stability as a delicious snack. These college essay topics, as dissimilar as they are, have one similarity: when submitted through the Common Application,... Read more »
An Election Uncovered
Chloe Baker, Managing Editor
October 5, 2012
Filed under Features
One of the tenets of American government is the election of public officials. While students learn about the importance of democracy and of the people being represented in government by elected officials in their mandatory American government classes, many have gone the entire course so far without even... Read more »
Hurricane Isaac Wreaks Havoc on Staples Graduates
Chloe Baker, Managing Editor
September 14, 2012
Filed under News
When trying to predict what the first few weeks of college will be like, most teens think of orientation seminars, getting acquainted with Greek life, and frequenting Bed Bath and Beyond in order to buy any forgotten necessities for dorms. Few would imagine having to be forced into an emergency situation... Read more »
Cross Country Team Members Wear Shirts in Support of Caroline Koenig
Chloe Baker, Managing Editor
September 11, 2012
Filed under Sports
On Tues., Sept. 11, the day of the first cross country meet, members of the both the boys' and girls' cross country teams wore neon green shirts that read “Run For Lil’ Tom” in support of injured teammate Caroline Koenig ’14. “Caroline was so good that she trained with the boys, who felt... Read more »
Finding Strength: GSA President Stresses Alliance
Chloe Baker, Managing Editor
May 25, 2012
Filed under Features
GSA stands for Gay Straight Alliance, not “the gay club.” This is the message that president Alye Pollack ‘15 wants to make known throughout school. Pollack wants to build on the alliance, a word recently used in Obama’s speech endorsing gay marriage. Building this alliance is no small task.... Read more »
May 6, 2012 | Cramming Time
Chloe Baker, Managing Editor
May 6, 2012
Filed under The Daily Click
11:23 a.m. With AP tests approaching this week and the following week, some students are using their usual day of rest to study for their tests. Many use review books to help aid their studies and to take practice tests to see how close they are to scoring the coveted "5" in each subject.
Suffocating in the Bubble
Chloe Baker, Web Opinions Editor
April 13, 2012
Filed under Opinions
As citizens ofWestport, we live in a little bubble full of trifling, superficial problems that, relative to our standard of living and quality of life, seem grave and troubling. I’ll admit it myself; I texted my parents daily asking what the percentage chance there was that Hanukkah Harry was getting... Read more »
Survivor: Juniors Begin The College Process
Chloe Baker, Web Opinions Editor
February 24, 2012
Filed under Features
With the arrival of second semester, seniors have taken a collective deep breath and released academic stress. Tweets about the wonders of being a second-semester senior have invaded Twitter. Statuses on Facebook proclaiming colleges seniors have been accepted to and incessant congratulatory wall posts... Read more »
Staples to Host The Broadway Boys Performance
Chloe Baker, Web Opinions Editor
February 11, 2012
Filed under News
On Sun., Feb. 12, at 4 p.m., tenor singing group The Broadway Boys are holding a concert at Staples to benefit both Staples Players and the Northeast Children’s Theater Company (NCTC), an organization founded by Staples alum Tyler Paul ’07. “This group is unbelievably talented and their concerts... Read more »
The Thoughts of a Cafeteria Critic
Chloe Baker, Web Opinions Editor
January 26, 2012
Filed under Opinions
When I walked into the bright, linoleum-floored Staples for my freshman tour, I was full of questions. Among the highest priorities of questions was to ask about the food in the cafeteria, considering the fact that I’m a self-proclaimed noshing addict. My tour guide told me that I would never have... Read more »
Shattered Resolutions
Chloe Baker, Web Opinions Editor
January 25, 2012
Filed under Features
As New Year’s Eve steadily approached, stores started to fill with different variations of black and gold 2012 headbands and endless amounts of plates and napkins donning the “Happy New Year!” slogan. Television channels were swamped with New Year’s Eve themed episodes with the estranged man... Read more »
The People Christmas Leaves Out: Non-Christians feel removed from the holiday spirit
Chloe Baker, Web Opinions Editor
December 16, 2011
Filed under Features
There are no fuzzy socks with a dreidel embroidered on them or blue and white Hanukkah Harry shortbread cookies being sold at the Fresh Market. On ABC Family, there is no “8 Nights of Hanukkah” and Target does not have an entire section devoted to the holiday. As December break approaches, local... Read more »
Nov. 22, 2011 | Open For Business
Chloe Baker, Web Opinions Editor
November 22, 2011
Filed under The Daily Click
Michael Cozzi '14 and Alexander Baumann '15 work the Staples store with smiles constantly on their faces. There they sell an extensive assortment of candy and snacks in order to learn real world business skills.
Giving Back: Staples students make a wish come true
Chloe Baker, Web Opinions Editor
November 18, 2011
Filed under Features
Staples students have a never-ending wish list: tickets to the next big concert, a brand new iPhone 4S, or that cool new T-shirt. These wishes are usually granted by the swift swipe of a parent’s credit card, and a quick thank you will usually do. However, the wish of a terminally ill 18-year-old... Read more »
Kimmy K’s Failed Happily Ever After
Chloe Baker, Web Opinions Editor
November 13, 2011
Filed under Opinions
Kim Kardashian’s “fairytale wedding” received a two-part E! special, 4 million viewers, the attention of every major form of gossip media, and three free Vera Wang gowns. How long did this apparently blissful marriage last? A whole 72 days. Conservatives have argued for years that it’s homosexual... Read more »
The Secret Life of the American Teacher
Chloe Baker, Web Opinions Editor
October 14, 2011
Filed under Features
As the piercing bell of last period rings, students take a deep breath of relief and rush out of their dreaded classrooms as quickly as possible. Some take the time to gesture goodbye to their teachers, who are still sitting at their wooden desk, waiting for when they get to finally... Read more »
We All Scream For…Frozen Yogurt?
Chloe Baker, Web Opinions Editor
September 15, 2011
Filed under Features
When one thinks of ice cream, feelings of nostalgia usually come to mind immediately. Whether the weather was sunlit or gloomy, the scent of the mixtures of flavor creations brought an excitement to you. One presses their 6-year-old face onto the chilled glass, the only barrier preventing them from... Read more »