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Naviance induces stress among juniors

Naviance induces stress among juniors

Becca Rawiszer, Web Opinions Editor March 30, 2016

There are plenty of perks to junior year: the arduous effort put into standardized testing preparation, the GPA-demolisher classes––better known as Advanced Placement classes––and the stress and...

Im not going to college to find a husband

I’m not going to college to find a husband

Sophie Call, Staff Writer March 29, 2016

All-women’s colleges produce 20 percent of the women in Congress, yet graduates of these colleges only make up roughly 2 percent of female college graduates, according to Forbes. I know I sound like...

In-between Ivies and “bottom tier” schools – a senior shares the struggle of being deemed “average”

In-between Ivies and “bottom tier” schools – a senior shares the struggle of being deemed “average”

Emily Olrik, Features Editor March 28, 2016

As college decisions, both rejections and acceptances, are released, there is a sense of frustration amongst the denied students who were deemed ‘too average.’ The people who received what seems like...

Unveiling the Myths of Division III Sports and Recruiting

Kacey Hertan, Business Manager December 15, 2015

Recruiting trips are only for Division I recruits This is a common misconception because Division I is the only division that is allowed to pay for an athlete’s transportation to a recruiting trip....

Lying about myself to show you who I really am

Lying about myself to show you who I really am

Anonymous Author November 9, 2015

“What can you tell us about yourself that we can’t see in your application? We want to know who you are and why we should want you on our campus next fall.”   Cliches like these cover...

Navigating the college process

Navigating the college process

Alix Sommers, Assistant Business Manager October 30, 2015

After completing the college application process in early October, with fifteen essays, three standardized tests and junior year behind me, I was excited to hear back from two rolling schools. With many...

On the left side are what the victims of rape in the music video wrote on their bodies after the incident but those words were later replaced with the quotes on the right after receiving help from family and friends.

Lady Gaga shocks fans with important PSA

Alice Hickson, Web A&E Editor October 26, 2015

Lady Gaga stunned listeners everywhere on Sept. 18, 2015 with the release of her latest music video for her song, “Till it happens to you.” Most of Lady Gaga’s fans are accustomed to her dressing...

How Seniors can wipe out distractions

Maialie Fitzpatrick, Staff Writer October 20, 2015

Is it true Senioritis has already hit? Seniors are going a bit crazy with Early Action and Early Decision deadlines coming up within the next month. It can all get a bit overwhelming and sometimes, scratch...

You don’t know what you’ve got ‘til it’s gone

Justine Seligson, Photo Coordinator June 20, 2015

As I write this article, I am in the midst of my senior internship. It’s been awhile since I was rushing from class to class and actually taking notes. I find myself with very mixed feelings. I’m almost...

Let my room live

Let my room live

Alison Morrison, Staff Writer May 26, 2015

Let me start by saying that my room has been painted the same color since I was around six.   It’s pool party blue, and I picked it out at a paint store in Fairfield. I had never been more...

Before you know it, you’ll have the acceptances rolling in. Photo by Nicole DeBlasi ’15

The do’s and dont’s of the college process

Nicole DeBlasi, Web Managing Editor May 12, 2015

The college process and filling out applications can seem daunting. This is especially true in a town like Westport where there is so much competition and so much talk about everyone’s plans after graduation Now...

Looking Back at Westport

Looking Back at Westport

Alexa Davis, Staff Writer May 11, 2015

Senior year is quickly coming to an end and the time for reflection is soon to come. As of now, the familiar sounds of my alarm waking me up at 6 a.m. in the morning will not be missed. When I am off...

Taking your dorm from disaster to designer: Dorm decorating tips

Taking your dorm from disaster to designer: Dorm decorating tips

Greta Bjornson, News Editor May 8, 2015

As the senior class goes their separate ways in late August and early September, they will be facing a lot of unfamiliar situations in college: navigating the campus, identifying what’s edible in the...

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