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Having seniors graduate at their normal time brings up many health concerns and would require all of the families and faculty to wear masks.

Questions arise with graduation season approaching

Tori Wilson ’22 and Shira Zeiberg ’22, Staff Writer and Assistant Business Manager May 14, 2020

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The Westport Country Playhouse, normally a stage for plays, now has postponed its entire 2020 show season, due to COVID-19.

Westport Country Playhouse postpones season, in danger of permanent shutdown

Finnegan Courtney '23, News Editor May 14, 2020

The Westport Country Playhouse postponed their planned 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which would have included five shows, including “Antigone” and “Next to Normal.” “After careful...

The Staples girls’ lacrosse team participates on Monday April 27 in the #LastShift2020 Virtual 5k Challenge. Student-athletes are taking charge and taking one last shift into April to be the difference for cancer patients who are at high risk of getting COVID-19.

Quarantine brings new fitness opportunities

Lexie Moskovit ’21, Web sports editor May 14, 2020

Due to COVID-19, teens have been taking up new activities while being stuck in quarantine. Many have found exercising as a way to step away from T.V and bed to stay active. With sports postponed and gyms...

Barnett’s baked goods aim to restore summer

Lea Rivel '22, Social Media Director May 14, 2020

Summer is something that almost everyone looks forward to. However, because of the coronavirus pandemic, the chance of a regular summer is at great risk. Camps are in jeopardy, travel plans have been...

The Westport Public Library decided to close its doors indefinitely on March 12 to achieve social distancing.

Reopening Connecticut is irresponsible, though protests have credibility

Roxy Augeri ’20, Staff Writer May 13, 2020

As someone who has had the coronavirus infiltrate their house and affect the financial stability of their home, I am the first person who wants to see  people  go back to work. However, watching the...

There are 165 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Westport as of April 7, and social distancing, which Governor Lamont implemented with his stay at home order on March 23, is meant to prevent the outbreak from surpassing what our local healthcare system can manage, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.

Social distancing efforts prove heartbreaking but lifesaving

Rachel Suggs ’21, Web Managing Editor May 12, 2020

Precautions against the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) have been immensely disruptive. Schools are canceled, SAT testing centers shut down, AP exams modified, fourth-quarter moved to pass/fail and extracurricular...

Trump administration lacks transparency, misinforms public amid COVID-19 crisis

Allison Gillman '23, Opinions Editor May 11, 2020

The world is in a time of crisis; there’s no sugarcoating it. In the United States, we look to the White House for information and guidance, trusting our elected officials to be transparent and united...

Westport’s Downtown Starbucks Reopens For Curbside Pick-up And Mobile-orders

Westport’s downtown Starbucks reopens for curbside pick-up, mobile-orders on May 4

Evi Tarshis '20, Staff Writer May 11, 2020

Westport’s Starbucks, located in the Parking Harding Plaza, reopened on May 4 to offer curbside pick up to residents. Following an order by Governor Ned Lamont to shut down all non-essential businesses...

Distance learning: the savior of the junior class

Molly Gold '21, Staff Writer May 11, 2020

Balancing SAT preparation, beginning the college process, rigorous coursework, extracurriculars, sports and the already insurmountable pressure that students face all add up to create the monster that...

With many stores closed and product shortages, these natural beauty remedies will be sure to help you glow up during your quarantine.

How to: Quarantine Skin Glow up

Ella Bloomingdale '20, Staff Writer May 11, 2020

By Monday, voters will need to make a final decision on which party they will be a member of for the 2020 election and whether or not to switch.

Westport Registrar of Voters announces deadlines for 2020 election registration

Finnegan Courtney '23, News Editor May 11, 2020

The Westport Registrar of Voters decided that May 11 would be the last day for registered voters who are currently in a political party to switch parties. All new or unaffiliated voters who wish to register...

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