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“Master of None” proves to be a Master of All

“Master of None” proves to be a Master of All

Lulu Stracher, Staff Writer November 20, 2015

When I think of Aziz Ansari, I picture his six year role as the exuberant government work/aspiring entrepreneur Tom Haverford on NBC’s “Parks and Recreation.” But Ansari’s days in Pawnee, Indiana...

“Spectre” fails after high expectations

“Spectre” fails after high expectations

Max Appell, Sports Editor November 18, 2015

James Bond is one of the most iconic movie franchises of all time. So, as the 24th title in the series arrives in theaters, fans expect big things. Sadly those expectations fall short. Following up...

Rainbow Thai serves a rainbow of delight

Rainbow Thai serves a rainbow of delight

Jackie Sussman, Opinions Editor October 29, 2015

Hidden in the corner of a shabby-looking store complex next to the modern Whelk-Saugatuck Sweets boulevard, lies a true gem of a restaurant: Rainbow Thai. I didn’t have to wait more than 10 minutes...

The $13 mac n’ cheese burger included a layer of bacon.

Flipside delivers mixed reactions

Margaux MacColl, Features Editor October 27, 2015

Tucked away in downtown Fairfield, at the end of a winding brick alley, is Flipside Burgers and Bar. Upon entering, the restaurant immediately gives off a casually cool vibe. The menu is printed...

The Intern is charming its way through cinemas

The Intern is charming its way through cinemas

Jane Schutte, Breaking News Managing Editor October 6, 2015

Interns usually apply for trainee positions in order to gain experience in their field of interest. Well, Nancy Meyers sure did direct quite an experience for us. Her latest, and best movie in my opinion,...

The crab and artichoke fondue was rich with smoke gouda, sriracha, and bacon. The dish cost $8.

Local serves Staples students an interesting experience

Margaux MacColl, Features Editor April 2, 2015

My eyes had to readjust as I entered the old factory; sunlight was pouring in from towering windows, causing the steel pillars and copper light fixtures to shimmer. I slid into a wooden booth and gazed...

Kawa Ni transforms restaurant experience

Ale Benjamin, Managing Editor March 23, 2015

The tune of Jimi Hendrix’s “Little Wing” bounces off green wallpaper speckled with white flowers. Delicate Japanese cherry-blossom china crowds wooden shelves. Maroon, upside-down domed lamps swing...

Where did Gossip Girl go wrong?

Where did Gossip Girl go wrong?

Lulu Stracher, Staff Writer March 6, 2015

*Spoiler alert for those who haven’t finished* In the summer of 2012, I did what every teenage girl was already doing. I started Gossip Girl on Netflix. A keen decision at the time, but I didn’t...

Not That Kind of Girl is Not That Kind of Book

Not That Kind of Girl is Not That Kind of Book

Veronica Stracher, Staff Writer January 21, 2015

Lena Dunham, the star and creator of HBO’s hit show “Girls,” opens up the first chapter of her memoir, “Not That Kind of Girl,” in typically blunt fashion: “When I was nine, I wrote a vow of...

“Big Hero 6” proves to be a big success

“Big Hero 6” proves to be a big success

Jane Levy, Editor-in-Chief December 13, 2014

On a rainy Friday night, there is nothing I’d rather do than hug a tub of buttered popcorn, sip on a Diet Coke, and sink into a movie theatre seat, ready to immerse myself in a feature film. However,...

 Youtube quiets Quizlet and flings aside flashcards

Youtube quiets Quizlet and flings aside flashcards

Brendan Massoud, Sports Editor November 10, 2014

YouTube, for many, is a source of adorable baby footage or the latest high-school phenom’s highlight reel. But for some, it is actually an incredible academic resource. In the past few years, educational...

Out of Reach by Carrie Arcos: An Author Interview

“Out of Reach” by Carrie Arcos: An Author Interview

Olivia Kalb, A&E Editor June 12, 2013

TO READ A REVIEW ON OUT OF REACH, CLICK HERE The author of the captivating book Out of Reach, Carrie Arcos, kindly agreed to an interview. What are three fun facts about yourself?  I love...

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