![I-95 was shut down due to a three car collision. One of the trucks contained oil which led to a catastrophic fire, leading to the destruction and future rebuilding of the bridge located above the highway.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Screen-Shot-2024-05-03-at-3.39.18-PM.png)
BREAKING NEWS: Fire causes I-95 closed due to car collision, fire
Siena Petrosinelli ’25, Paper Arts Editor
• May 3, 2024
![Westport will charge electric vehicle drivers fees at 35 charging stations across town and railroad lots, with a rate of 35 cents per kilowatt-hour and an additional idling fee at certain locations, to promote sustainable and economically viable EV use.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Screenshot-2024-03-18-at-10.55.30 PM.png)
Westport implements electric vehicle charging fees
Liora Perkins ’25 and Lily Rimm '25
• March 18, 2024
![More and more teenagers are turning to social media apps, such as Instagram, for information on world news and current events. However, 2-in-3 teenagers who get their news directly from news organizations say that doing so has helped them better understand current events.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Screenshot-2024-02-16-at-10.30.23 PM.png)
Peace out, Instagram: Deleting Instagram expanded my window to the world, eliminated FOMO
Mia Bomback ’25, Paper Features Editor
• February 16, 2024
“Make It Monday” invites creativity, community
Zoe Boxenbaum '25, Broadcast Director
• December 18, 2023
![The above graphic compares a normal heart (left) to a heart with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy(right). Mike Papale was inspired to create In a Heartbeat after he had been unexpectedly diagnosed with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Graphic by Hannah Salpeter 25.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Screenshot-2023-10-04-at-6.06.25-PM-1200x809.png)
In a Heartbeat offers free cardiac screenings to Westport students Oct. 4
Hannah Salpeter '25, Staff Writer
• October 4, 2023
![Colleges share statistics about the usage of AI on campus.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Screen-Shot-2023-06-04-at-5.23.41-PM-900x398.png)
Teachers utilize new technology to catch AI-written student essays
Nina Bowens ’25, Executive TV producer
• June 4, 2023
![In terms of system-wide emails regarding emergencies and rumors at Staples, the 2022-2023 school year has been one of the busiest. From multi-hour emergency lockdowns to a car crashing into the building, the school email list has been the primary way for parents to learn about incidents at Staples.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Screen-Shot-2023-05-30-at-5.57.09-PM-900x674.png)
Administration email dispels weapon rumor
Benjamin Buchalter ’25, Staff Writer
• May 30, 2023
![The Make Me Free Initiative, created by Camille Kolek ’23, Miriam Hurley ’23 and Adelia Purcell ’23, will supply Staples High School bathrooms with complimentary period products. Currently, free period products are only available in the nurses’ office. Graphic by Mia Bomback 25.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Screen-Shot-2023-05-05-at-6.24.34-PM.png)
State approves funds for Make Me Free to implement Voice4Change-winning initiative
Mia Bomback ’25, Paper Features Editor
• May 5, 2023
![Two students will be joining Westport’s Board of Education, come the 2023-24 school year.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Screen-Shot-2023-05-05-at-5.57.23-PM-585x900.png)
Westport BOE debating, soon voting on student member proposal for 2023-24
Finnegan Courtney '23, Staff Writer
• May 5, 2023
![Above shows the events that transpired before and during the investigation, which would ultimately find the alleged comments to be false.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Screen-Shot-2023-05-05-at-5.14.30-PM-1-900x578.png)
Investigation finds no evidence of Anti-Semitism at Staples High School trip to Germany
Aidan Sprouls ’23, Web Opinions Editor
• May 5, 2023
![An overview of the new 2023-2024 town and school budget, recently passed by the Board of Finance. Graphic by Finnegan Courtney 23.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Screen-Shot-2023-03-28-at-8.29.22-AM-359x900.png)
Board of Finance approves school, town budget for 2023-24 school year
Finnegan Courtney, Executive TV Producer
• March 28, 2023
![As a result of the removal of the bridge furniture on the second floor earlier this year, Staples library has become more crowded, yielding noise complaints and leaving both students and faculty to wonder when (or if) the furniture will be brought back. Graphic by Rachel Olefson 25.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Screen-Shot-2023-03-27-at-7.41.35-PM-900x741.png)
No movement on reinstating bridge furniture, study halls being considered
Rachel Olefson ’25, Web News Editor
• March 27, 2023
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