The administration has yet to listen to students

Julia Kasabian ’21

February 12, 2019

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 the likes of the midterm schedule alteration and the eighth graders coming to Staples, the school board is relying more and...

Running for Warriors: Geraghty to Run Fundraiser Marathon in Army Gear

June 9, 2011

On June 12, at 8:00, Staples English teacher Dan Geraghty will be participating in a half marathon (13.1 miles) in the effort of raising money for the Wounded Warrior Project, which will be taking place at Lake Placid. “I was going to run the half marathon in shorts and sneakers, but after I heard about the missi...

Holiday Break: How Does It Affect Academics?

December 17, 2010

This school year, the holiday break will take place from Dec. 24 to Jan. 2, and while Staples students are typically anxious for the break after weeks of intense academics, it can ultimately take a toll on students’ retention of knowledge. Although teachers typically do not stop teaching until the last bell rings...

Breaking News or Boring News?

December 9, 2010

Image via Wikipedia Wikileaks, a group dedicated to leaking confidential government files, has done it again, releasing thousands of classified documents containing conversations between American diplomats and other diplomats from around the globe. Julian Assange, the face of the organization, is once again sporting a new look. His once long...

Loeffler Field Vandalized

November 18, 2010

Staples' Loeffler Field was vandalized at some time before school on Nov. 18 when an as yet unknown individual or group of individuals forced open a gate and drove a car over the field, destroying several large areas of grass. As of yet, police do not have any information as to who committed the act of vandalism. "It's cowardly ...