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Why we will survive the Ebola outbreak

Why we will survive the Ebola outbreak

Jennifer Gouchoe, Staff Writer November 10, 2014

We’re all going to die. It’s just a given: the world is going to be consumed by Ebola, and millions of people will die off in a “Contagion”-esque manner. Especially now since Ebola has reached...

Students steam over state java ban

Students steam over state java ban

Jennifer Lupoff, Staff Writer September 19, 2014

Ah coffee, glorious coffee. For the past three years you’ve come to my rescue. You see, as a caffeine lover, I have grown to rely tremendously on you. You picked me up in the morning, right after...

Sarah Sommer ’16 joined the Westport Starbucks morning rush line, as many students will do next year when they can’t get cafeteria coffee next year.

State snatches coffee from students

Grace McCarthy, Staff Writer June 13, 2014

Every morning you see waves of sleepy Staples students stagger from the cafeteria, coffee clasped in their feeble hands desperately needing that burst of energy to get them through the next seven hours. As...

Sick students sometimes come in to school, prioritizing attending class over their health.

Students feel pressured to attend school when sick

Talia Hendel, Web Managing Editor October 6, 2013

The hacking coughs. The sniffles and sighs. The blaring “A-CHOOS” and responsive chorus of “bless-you”s. Although coming to school while sick creates a vicious cycle of contaminating others,...

Measuring a Problem:Staples Spectacular Student Challenge has students solving problem of obesity

April 15, 2011
Staples Spectacular Student Challenge has students solving problems of obesity.

Bikini Ready or Health Unsteady?

April 15, 2011
While staying healthy is always good, having a negative body image can lead to eating disorders. How does Staples cope with this deadly issue?

Improvement on the Horizon

April 6, 2011
An older, more mature student body in high school helps to subside bullying compared to middle school.

Connecticut Bans Four Loko Beverage Sales

December 3, 2010
Despite its illegality, many students have experienced the negative reprecussions of drinking Four Loko, but it remains a popular party drink.

Breaking Point – Student Take Days Off for "Mental Health"

October 1, 2010
The average student at Staples High School has a workload that is tough to handle. For many students, mental health days seem to be a way to cope with this.

Availability of Abortions Unclear in Proposed Health Care Bill

February 23, 2010
The ongoing debate surrounding health care reform raises a contentious issue with regards to abortion.
TANNING TREND: Tanning beds have become increasingly popular among teenagers. Most notably, the trend was exemplified by the MTV reality show “Jersey Shore.” | Photo by Lucy Sinclair 11

It’s Electric: Tanning Trend Engenders Health Concerns

February 2, 2010
Alix Neenan '12 looks at the effects of tanning beds.
Wa Wa Wa! The Baby Project

Wa Wa Wa! The Baby Project

January 5, 2010
The typical Baby Project is prevalent in certain schools throughout the nation. Yet, Staples does not mandate this project as part of its Health curriculum.

H1N1 Hits Westport; Landon Alerts Town

May 22, 2009

Image via Wikipedia Superintendent Dr. Elliot Landon reacted to the outbreak of H1N1 (previously known as Swine Flu) by sending a letter out to teachers and parents in the Westport Public School District....

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