Krakowiak '07 Drafted by Seattle in MLB Draft
June 9, 2011 • 1 views
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Max Krakowiak '07, former Staples baseball player, was selected in the 48th round of the Major League Baseball First-Year-Player Draft by the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday. Krakowiak, after his accolade-filled career at Staples for both baseball and basketball, attended Fordham University where he participated... Read more »
Aldrich Glides to Victory in New England's
December 7, 2010 • 1 views
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On Nov. 13, Staples senior, Ben Aldrich, placed 22nd overall at the New England State Open Championship race. The grueling course, over 5,300 meters long, is known for being one of the most difficult races in New England. It features sharp turns, large hills, and scattered mud piles that have caused... Read more »
Behind the Scenes with Avatar's Production Assistant, Connor Murphy
November 6, 2010 • 1 views
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Cover via Amazon In 2009, Avatar became the highest grossing film in the U.S and Canada, and won three academy awards including, Best Cinematography, Best Art Direction, and Best Visual Effects. Staples was lucky enough to host one of the people who helped make these awards a reality: Production... Read more »
Jock Talk: Existence of Women’s Professional Sports is Sexist
October 22, 2010 • 1 views
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Danica Patrick, an example of a woman in a coed professional sport. | Image by david_shankbone via Flickr Julia Friedman '11 Staff Writer I’m not a complete sexist, even though most people assume me to be. I support women’s rights. I’m a fan of equality. However what I am not a fan... Read more »
“America’s Next Top Model” Judge Speaks About His New Novel at Barnes and Noble
September 21, 2010 • 1,374 views
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Pamela Kivi '11 Staff Writer On Wednesday, Sept. 15, “America’s Next Top Model” judge, Nigel Barker paid a visit to the Westport Barnes and Noble to promote his new novel, The Beauty Equation. An eclectic crowd of both young and old fashion junkies and “America’s Next... Read more »
Popularity of Junior Job Shadow Program Is On The Rise
May 23, 2010 • 1,220 views
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To many high school students who spend time stressing and focusing on raising GPAs and SAT scores, the idea of pursuing a specific profession that induces their actual interest seems an amazing but distant dream. The Junior Job Shadow program allows students to shadow an adult in any profession... Read more »
Newest Polanski Film “The Ghost Writer” Won’t Disappear
March 23, 2010 • 576 views
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Sammy Warshaw '12 Staff Writer For his entire directorial film career, legendary director Roman Polanski has crafted one absorbing picture after another. His latest work, “The Ghost Writer” is no exception. “The Ghost Writer” is classic Polanski. Its stylish, elegant and... Read more »
A Coaching Era Comes to a Close: Bruce Betts Steps Down As Girls’ Coach
February 24, 2010 • 801 views
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Carlie Schwaeber '12 Web News Sports Editor After 24 years of coaching girls volleyball, Bruce Betts has definitely made his mark. Next year, however, will be a little different. In May 2009, Betts decided to resign as the girls’ varsity coach because, according to Betts, he didn’t want... Read more »
Lady Wreckers Improve to 5-2 on Season, Top Westhill 49-37
January 6, 2010 • 1,221 views
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Jesse Heussner '11 and Ross Gordon '11 Features Editor and News Editor Remy Nolan ’12 lit up the scoreboard Jan. 5 against a struggling Westhill Vikings team. Nolan scored 16 points, the team high, which led the team to a 49-37 victory. “Every game we can have a new hero,” Coach Ed Huydic... Read more »