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Westport approves a 2-year lease with Aries Building Systems LLC. for two portable classrooms at Coleytown Elementary school in hopes that the classrooms will help to alleviate overcrowding at the school. Over the past few years, as a result of migration to Westport due to COVID-19 as well as other factors, CES and Stepping Stones Preschool, which is housed in the CES building have seen major increases in enrollment.
Westport approves the implementation of portable classrooms at Coleytown Elementary School
Juniors took the Next Generation Science Standard test on May 25 and 26. This test is a graduation requirement and focuses primarily on different types of science taught throughout middle and high school.
Juniors take required NGSS test for graduation
Saugatuck Avenue opened up to the public hours after the accident occured.
Norwalk man dead following fatal Westport car crash
People live as new events impact the world everyday, such as Finland and Sweden applying to join NATO, the 2022 Met Gala and the Roe v. Wade draft leak.
Global events of May
Pro-abortion rights protestors gather in downtown Westport holding signs supporting DefenDemocracy’s cause and listening to speakers.
Connecticut protests for abortion rights
Veganism has many benefits for your health and the environment, but negative stereotypes and all-or-nothing biases are even harder than giving up your favorite foods.
Junior year made me stop being vegan
Some well-known corporations have created “pro-gay” advertising and made their logos rainbow for LGBTQ+ pride month, while simultaneously donating millions to anti-gay politicans in recent years, presenting a problem often called “rainbow washing.”
Pride is not just one month: corporate performativity, rainbow washing is detrimental
Some people prefer books, some people prefer sports. Students should be able to choose what activity they wish to do in the summer.
Books shouldn’t be sole summer task
The cafeteria is home to many food options, but some arent labeled with their price, leading to confusion at the register.
Cafeteria must post proper price labels
Girl Scout season, January to April, sells cookies to people across the world, adding Adventurefuls to the collection of desserts.
Girl Scouts unleash cookie season, Samoas remain number one
Along with a tour of the school, Staples provided Bedford and Coleytown middle school eighth graders with a club fair to get involved in extracurriculars, before their arrival in the fall.
Staples offers interactive touring experience to incoming freshmen
Hamantaschen is a traditional Israeli food and a favorite of Cunningham’s
Humans of Staples: Catherine Cunningham explores cooking, art
Staples’ football field will serve as this year’s graduation location, for just the second time in recent school history.
Class of 2022 set to graduate
The Staples Pride Coalition sets up various decorations around the school for pride month.
Staples celebrates June’s pride month
Kate Smith ’22, in her internship, helps prepare for the Memorial Day Westport Fine Arts Fair. This opportunity allowed her to get real world experience with business negotiations and event planning.
Internship program allows students to flourish in real world experiences
Stranger things season four breaks the mold of the previous seasons by being more expansive, more complex, and with a run-time to match. Despite struggling with bloatedness, it achieves a level of entertainment unmatched by its predecessors.
‘Stranger Things’ expansive fourth season exceeds expectations
The initial caption, and logo for the show made on October 3, 2021
New Star Wars miniseries exceeded expectations
Tessa Cassell ’24 consistently checks to see if her favorite show “Friends” has returned to Netflix. After viewing it for the last time in 2019, she turns to cable television to occasionally watch replays of randomly selected episodes, realizing that the app isn’t as worth it.
Netflix’s recent adjustments outrage users
Blake Lively wearing Versace pays an homage to the Statue of Liberty. The rusted red color is supposed to represent the copper that then oxidized into the light blue, green color that was revealed once Lively’s skirt was untied.
Gilded Glamour or generic garments?
The 2022 Annual Tony Awards will be hosted by Ariana DeBose on June 12. They will take place at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. The Tony Awards are awards for excellence in Broadway theater.
Bridgeport actress LaChanze nominated for Tony Award
The FCIAC quarterfinals took place Friday, May 20 and the semifinals took place Monday, May 23.
Softball approaches end of season
According to Coach Jack McFarland, the Wreckers’ baserunning has been stellar this season, hopefully leading them to more victories.
Baseball team navigates up and down season
The girls’ golf team has members from every grade; each player has different strengths that have helped contribute to the team’s victories this year.
Girls’ golf victorious in almost every match, leads state
Evelyn Chudowsky ’24 celebrates a goal from her team in a game against Bermuda on April 28.
Evelyn Chudowsky ’24 embarks on Dominican Republic national team
Club sport athletes at Staples do not get the recognition they deserve despite their immense dedication.
Inclusion of Staples athletes in club sports is a must
In the video, students and faculty shared their opinions on superstitions, as well as some superstitions they hold and the weirdest superstitions they’ve heard.
Students share opinions on superstitions
The line for sandwiches at lunch at Staples is often lengthy and filled with people from all corners of the building. School members share their opinions on the sandwiches, and why this lunch item is so special at the school.
Why are Staples’ sandwiches so special? Students and staff share their input
Members of the Staples orchestra, band, and chorus all performed at the pops concert
Staples musicians prepare for annual pops concert
Logan Goodman ’24 runs Laced By Logan, her own business where she draws and paints vibrant designs on sneakers. At the MoCA Teen Arts Festival, Goodman offered to paint the sneakers that customers brought live.
Teens at MoCA Spring Arts Festival showcases Staples’ small businesses
Staples currently follows a rotating A-D day schedule.
Students reflect on schedule changes
In a report created by Colliers Project Leader for the Westport Finance and Facilities Subcommittee earlier this year, it was recommended that $600,000 of a $8.16 million improvement plan should be used on electrical improvements and repairs.
Long Lots Elementary School fire causes evacuation for students
Bedford teacher Arthur Ellis (pictured above) turned himself in on April 27 due to sexual assault allegations. Ellis was officially charged with sexual assault in the fourth degree and risk of injury to a minor. Ellis has posted bail and is awaiting trial on May 6.
Bedford teacher turns himself into police after sexual assault accusations
Governor Ned Lamont plans to implement the most ambitious reopening plan in the tristate area since the pandemic started last year. Throughout March and April, all capacity limits for most businesses and personal retail stores are being lifted.
Connecticut’s transition to 100% capacity, eased restriction concerns among students
Increased flooding downtown threatens shops through costs and water damage
Increased flooding downtown threatens shops through costs and water damage
A COVID-19 vaccine is currently being developed.
Potential COVID-19 vaccine brings controversy
Westport Nutrition held its grand opening on May 21. Its focus is healthy, fueling drinks for the community, targeting athletes.
Westport Nutrition fuels community with healthy options
Most students have plans to travel this summer, whether it is visiting the beach or a foreign country.
Students share plans for upcoming summer break
Seniors preparing to leave Staples think back on all of the memories that made their high school experience.
Seniors reflect, rejoice on favorite high school memories
Staples seniors reflect on past high school memories and gear up to graduate and move onto their next chapter.
Seniors reflect on lessons learned, highschool experiences
The first round of Senior Assassin begins on Monday, May 23 and will end on Sunday, May 29 at 11:59 PM.
Senior Showdown sparks excitement
The Staples girls’ lacrosse team played under the lights on the football field for the first time in a regular season game.
Girls’ lacrosse finally plays under the lights
In 2017, the United States had the fastest growing squash population across the globe and saw junior participation grow fourfold, as per US Squash. In line with the national trend, Staples girls’ squash is seeing an increase in involvement, with 22 girls rostered this season compared to 16 last year.
Girls’ squash commences new season, grows in popularity
This past weekend, Gonzalez traveled to Tennessee to meet her All-American teammates and play in an East vs West game, which Gonzalez’s team won 5-0.
Soccer Star Gaby Gonzalez ’22 Scores All-American
Staples gets set to tip off at home against Fairfield Warde on March 28.
Staples Basketball Recap
Staples warming up before tip off against Brian McMahon with no fans in the gym.
The success of Staples basketball
Westport Nutrition held its grand opening on May 21. Its focus is healthy, fueling drinks for the community, targeting athletes.
Westport Nutrition fuels community with healthy options
Most students have plans to travel this summer, whether it is visiting the beach or a foreign country.
Students share plans for upcoming summer break
Valerie Dreyfuss and Lily Caplan discover what students are listening to.
What’s Staples listening to?
Elle Vail ’23 satirically provides her insight upon this year’s junior prom dresses on the Paris Hilton’s “hot or not” spectrum.
Junior Prom Dresses: Hot or Not Satire
Summer activities to cure boredom
Summer activities to cure boredom
Photo by Shira Zeiberg “Operation Varsity Blues” is a documentary investigating the mastermind behind the scheme to get kids of rich families into top colleges.
Netflix film ‘Operation Varsity Blues’ sheds light on college admissions scandal
Staples students are cautious to travel due to the looming threat of COVID-19.
Students traveling for vacation raises COVID concerns
Each year, students must receive recommendations from teachers to enroll in specific level classes. Though these recommendations are helpful, they also can restrain students from taking classes they know they can handle.
Teacher recommendations do more harm than good
After making our way through the towns best diners and delis, we found that the classic Sherwood Diner breakfast sandwich was our favorite.
Students search for Westport’s best egg sandwich
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First Lady Biden brings education to forefront of American politics
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Meg Enquist '23, Assistant Business Manager

Assistant Business Manager Meg Enquist ’23 enjoys Advanced Journalism because of the element of flexibility. She loves both writing and having the ability to be creative in her work.

“I enjoy [...] being able to pick topics I am interested in rather than being assigned articles,” Enquist said. “You get to choose what you want to write about.”

The business side of journalism has always intrigued Enquist, so when the opportunity arose to pursue her interest, she seized it.

“I’ve always been really interested in business,” Enquist said. “I thought it would be a good way to learn more about it.”

 

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Smores cookie cake: a perfect summer dessert

S’mores cookie cake: a perfect summer dessert

June 14, 2022
Teachers should provide the class average for assessments in order to prevent students from sharing scores with one another.

Class averages foster a less competitive environment

May 6, 2022
Schoology has been used as a platform for submitting homework assignments during the various learning models associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.

March 14, 2022
Trail mix cookies serve as a perfect winter dessert

Trail mix cookies serve as a perfect winter dessert

January 31, 2022
I participated in an archery unit during my Junior Mind & Physical Performance class.

Archery in P.E. classes proves to be beneficial

December 13, 2021
The mask mandate in Westport was lifted on Nov. 4, effective immediately.

Mask mandate lifted for indoor public settings in Westport

November 6, 2021
German spaetzle dumplings serve as a perfect side

German spaetzle dumplings serve as a perfect side

November 3, 2021
While Westport is classified as a town in the orange zone, COVID-19 cases in Westport Public Schools remain low.

Westport classified as an orange zone for COVID-19 cases

October 24, 2021
The 8:00 a.m. school start time has caused student athletes to miss classes for games and meets.

Delayed school start times prove harmful to student athletes 

October 15, 2021
Hannah Even ’21 and Rishabh Mandayam ’21 were awarded a $2,500 National Merit Scholarship.

Two Staples seniors received the $2,500 National Merit Scholarship

June 2, 2021
This year, the Staples cafeteria is closed until the start of the first period, which begins at 8 am. This takes away an important opportunity for many students to get breakfast in the morning.

Staples cafeteria should serve breakfast before 8 a.m.

May 12, 2021
Marinara spaghetti squash is easy to make and a perfect meal to eat during the winter.

Marinara spaghetti squash: the perfect winter time meal

March 26, 2021
Students should be allowed to attend classes virtually two weeks before and after school vacations and be marked as APO excused.

New APO policy should have been implemented two weeks after February break

March 10, 2021
The Zoom platform should still be used during the full-in person school model to allow students to virtually participate in class when they are sick or in quarantine.

Elements from hybrid-learning model should be implemented in return to full in-person school

February 11, 2021
Connecticut has reported a total of eight cases of the U.K. COVID-19 variant.

U.K. COVID-19 variant detected in Connecticut

February 3, 2021
Ginger cookies are easy to make and serve as the perfect gift for friends and family during the holidays.

Ginger cookies: a delicious holiday treat

December 23, 2020
Despite COVID-19 restrictions, Jones Family Farms in Shelton, Connecticut provides a safe and fun environment for families to get their Christmas tree during this holiday season.

Jones Family Farms continues to offer traditional holiday tree cutting experience

December 23, 2020
The Pearl at Longshore closes following change in management

The Pearl at Longshore closes following change in management

December 8, 2020

COVID-19 prompts students to adjust to a new college application process

November 4, 2020
Photo taken by Meg Enquist ’23 Open-note assessments allow students to focus on learning concepts opposed to memorizing the material.

Open-note assessments provide solution to testing during hybrid learning model

October 25, 2020
On Monday, Oct. 12, 1, 339 COVID-19 cases were reported, brining the positivity rate up to 2.4%. The is the highest rate Connecticut has seen since June.

Connecticut COVID-19 cases rise in wake of phase three reopening

October 22, 2020
A COVID-19 vaccine is currently being developed.

Potential COVID-19 vaccine brings controversy

October 22, 2020
Silvermans Farm in Easton Connecticut serves as a great safe and fun activity for families and friends to partake in this fall season.

Silverman’s Farm offers fun fall activities

October 9, 2020
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