Lovesac brings a modern spin to Westport’s furniture scene
Lauren Hassell '22, Web Features Editor
December 10, 2019
In the summer of 1995, an ambitious Shawn Nelson stuffed foam camping mattress pads into a seven-foot sack and brought it to his girlfriend’s mom for sewing. This large, DIY sack became the first-ever product in the Lovesac collection. Westport now has the most recent showroom of the business’s 85 locations as o...
Looking around the new Westport Public Library
Ella Alpert '22 and Katie Simons '22
November 18, 2019
LF store closes in Westport
Maria Krug '22, Staff Writer
September 19, 2019
LF, a clothing store in downtown Westport, closed to become an online store on Sept. 2. All LF stores around the US are being closed and the brand is making a shift into website purchase only. After being in Westport for 15 years, the closing of the store came as a shock to many in the Westport Community....
Westport’s outdoor market exposes our community to unique forms of art
Rebecca Kanfer '21, Sports Editor
May 21, 2019
Westport's Outdoor Market, hosted by the local boutique Savvy and Grace displayed different local vendors artwork in our county...
Matsu Sushi remains closed for renovations
May 13, 2019
Matsu Sushi is reopening in a few weeks after suddenly closing on April 1 for renovations. These renovations, however, have not been seen. According to Westport News, “Around 2 p.m. Wednesday, Matsu was quiet, with the doors locked and no sign of renovation work inside or outside the shop.” Matsu Sushi served customers in Westport for ove...
Matsu Sushi undergoes renovations
April 1, 2019
Matsu Sushi has announced that it is closing for renovation, though many thought it was closing for good, due to a customer’s post on blog 06880. Molly Alger, a frequent visitor to Matsu, wrote into Dan Woog’s blog to announce the resturant’s closing. Alger wrote that while dining at Matsu on March 31, ...
The closing of Top This leaves Westport yogurt-less
October 10, 2018
By Dana Perelberg '20 Only a few years ago, Westport was full of frozen yogurt. Between Pinkberry, Sweet Frog and Top This, Westporters had multiple places to choose from to fulfill their froyo cravings. However, as of September 2018, all three locations have closed down. In 2014, Pinkberry was...
Top This closes after 8 year run
September 19, 2018
By Poppy Livingstone '21 Top This, downtown Westport’s first frozen yogurt shop, will close on Sept. 23 due to an expiring lease. The store opened in 2010 and was an instant hit for its self-serve frozen yogurt. This closure has saddened many Staples students. “I used to go there with my f...
Westport’s retail stores need saving
April 21, 2018
By Abby Fleming '20 As more and more retail stores in Westport close their doors, the once bustling downtown shopping scene begins to meet its end. Like many of the towns and cities of the world, Westport has fallen victim to an age of online shopping and unmotivated consumers. While online shopping has its advantages, nothing can beat the benefits of keeping Westport’s stores open. ...
Small businesses are still thriving in Westport
January 15, 2018
Anna Rhoads '19 and Kevin Ludy '19 ...
The Holiday Season Manifests in Downtown Westport
December 5, 2017
By: Roxy Augeri '20 and Audrey Bernstein
New Rye Ridge Deli location replaces Oscar’s
November 3, 2017
By Kaela Dockray '20 and Layla Wofsy '19 ...
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Staff Writer
Beginning her first year in Advanced Journalism, Ella Alpert ’22 is eager to write articles and pursue her interest in journalism. Alpert enrolled in Intro to Journalism as a freshman and decided to...
Julia Kasabian ’21
In today’s world, being in the know is very important. However, in our school community, it’s getting progressively harder to know what’s going on. With issues including...
Midterm review period holds a permanent spot on exam schedule
February 6, 2019
January 31, 2018
Midterm tips from Staples staff
January 25, 2018