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Principal Stafford W. Thomas Jr. carries spirit week on his back by wearing pink for color wars in the week leading up to homecoming.

“This school isn’t fun,” yes, but it can be

Samantha Sandrew '25, News Paper Editor March 6, 2024

As I hear, “Ugh, I wish we had more school spirit. This school is so unfun,” coming from the same girl that left last Friday’s football game at halftime, rage boils up inside me. I’m sick of it.  As...

Sherwood Diner temporarily closed down to remodel on Oct 30 for an unknown period of time. Although unconfirmed, the restaurant reportedly renovates the restaurants kitchen. To see updates, follow @sherwooddinerct on Instagram.

Sherwood Diner closes for remodel

Samantha Sandrew '25, Associate Web Managing Editor November 21, 2023

The Sherwood Diner temporarily closed for an unknown period of time on Oct. 30. The diner is reportedly making changes to their kitchen, although unconfirmed. The establishment encourages following their...

Duplicit rocks Toquet Hall in collaboration with Staples skate club to fundraise money to renovate the skate park. The skate club held this fundraiser from 6-9 p.m. where they also sold baked goods from Granola Bar.

Skate club with Dulcit, The Corduroys rock Toquet Hall for a good cause

Samantha Sandrew '25, Associate Web Manager November 20, 2023

Deep in the town, hidden away in an alley, bright light flares through the window into the depths of the night sky. You walk in, and pause as you are hit with the sound of loud drums and blaring bass....

Staples shares favorite moments of the 2022-23 year

Samantha Sandrew '25, Associate Web Managing Editor June 1, 2023

Reyle experimented with photography for the first time in his career. He uses neons to create a similar feeling as his infamous foil paintings.

Rainbow in the Dark exhibition illuminates MoCA Westport

Samantha Sandrew '25, Associate Web Managing Editor April 28, 2023

MoCA (the Museum of Contemporary Art)Westport hosts German artist Anselm Reyle’s works in their newest exhibition, Rainbow in the Dark, from March 19 to May 28. The artist manipulates neon and other...

Derek Amlicke ’23 leaps to new heights after breaking a school record with a 15’ 0.25’’ vault. He continues onto the spring season with hope for a new personal record.

Derek Amlicke ’23 jumps to new heights

Samantha Sandrew ’25, Associate Web Managing Editor March 28, 2023

“It's a bird, it's a plane, it's a flying squirrel!” you say while pointing at the flash of white and blue that soars through the sky. To your surprise, it's none other than Derek Amlicke ’23 jumping...

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever debuts in theaters across the World. The movie has already generated  $367.6 million at the box office.

‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ falls short of expectations (*SPOILER WARNING*)

Samantha Sandrew ’25, Associate Web Managing Editor December 16, 2022

Sequels are never better than the original, with the exception of “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2.” ‘Blank Panthers: Wakanda Forever’ aligned with the original cliche. With Marvel’s “Blank...

The Staples girls’ soccer team won 4-1 against Chesire in the CIAC finals on Nov. 20. Annabel Edwards ’25 was named MVP for her two goals during the game.

Girls’ soccer defends state title

Samantha Sandrew ’25, Associate Web Managing Editor December 9, 2022

Two time Class LL state champions and 2021 FCIAC champions, the Staples girls’ soccer team is one of the most successful sports teams in the building. The team won the 2022 Class LL states championship...

Teenagers copy celebrities and their advice, losing their sense of self. Many youths have replicated Hailey Beiber’s glossy brown lips she coined as brownie glazed along with her ‘clean girl’ trend, both of which have been criticized for taking credit for Latina and Black women beauty practices.

Celebrities excessively command consciousness of community; take heed

Samantha Sandrew ’25, Associate Web Managing Editor December 5, 2022

The glamor, glory and wonder of celebrity lives have led some people to go wild. From stealing their clothes--like in the Bling Ring--to stealing their style, the famous few certainly have an impact on...

The girls cross country team danced to Cotton Eyed Joe in Western clothes like flannels and cowboy hats.

Fall sports dance away at Homecoming pep rally

Samantha Sandrew ’25, Associate Web Managing Editor October 31, 2022

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