McGillion-Moore continues to succeed, finding passion in an uncommon sport
Lyah Muktavaram '22, Staff Writer
November 15, 2019
When people think of sports fencing is often the last sport that comes to mind. However, for the last five years, Katie McGillion-Moore ’22 has embraced fencing as a significant part of her life. “I began fencing at the age of 10 [as it was] originally a bonding experience between my brother a...
Students and staff express enthusiasm for Halloween through school traditions
Lucy Arrow '21, Paper Features Editor
November 6, 2019
From the wide variety of Halloween school events, including Spooktacular in elementary school to Monster Mash in middle school, all Westport Public Schools have found some way to celebrate the spooky holiday: Halloween. Despite the fact that what was scary in middle school (skeleton cartoons, witch costumes...
Teachers grading tactics can have a negative impact on students’ grades
Betti Kobak '22, Staff Writer
October 14, 2019
Grades are undoubtedly something that occupies every student's mind at Staples High School. Being able to perform highly in every class, whether it is an AP, honors or A class can be difficult, regardless of course. I know I am constantly looking at PowerSchool, even if I know there are no new grades...
Why the 2018-2019 Wreckers baseball team is the best in Staples history
Jackson Lev '20 and Holden Cohen '20
June 13, 2019
Finals week increases the stress for all students
June 12, 2019
As finals approach, students lose sight of how to keep themselves healthy in the time of stress, as we often find ourselves staying up all night and skipping meals. We need to make sure we are putting our mental health before our grades because one will not thrive without the other. Students need a remi...
Students across Staples weigh in on morning practices
Carolyn Gray ‘19 and Madison Andrews ‘20
March 27, 2019
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...
Recording classes offers valuable rewind
February 5, 2019
Imagine it’s the middle of January. The freezing weather is setting in as you attempt to take on second semester. Nothing feels better than walking outside in the 12 degree weather and practically getting frostbite. To top off the thrill of winter, your flu test just came back positive—an annoyan...
Budgeting time for schoolwork is imperative
Hannah Bolandian ’19
February 5, 2019
Staples students are notorious for being stressed out and overloaded with work, especially around midterm and final exams. However, this normality is preventable. With second semester now in full swing, students have a clear slate to start fresh and take a new approach to time management if needed. ...
Classes should complete tests before long breaks
December 5, 2018
After a winter holiday break largely comprised of eating, excessive sleeping and endless movie-watching, students do not come back necessarily in the studious mindset that school requires. So, before students and teachers leave for long breaks, all work for the unit that is currently in progress should...
Coleytown 8th graders and staff acclimate to Staples environment
October 15, 2018
By Daniel Harizman '19 and Elle Fair '19
‘Night School’ impresses with its humor, unexpected plot
October 13, 2018
By Siri Kanter ’20 After watching the movie trailer for “Night School,” I was indifferent. To me, it seemed like an underwhelming version of the Adam Sandler classic, “Billy Madison,” in which a grown man is forced to return to school and, in the process, falls in love with his teacher. Based...
Staples prepares for launch of Say Something app
October 4, 2018
By Lia Chen '20 “Say Something,” an app designed as a platform to anonymously to report threats, will launch on Oct. 5 to Staples students. According to Sandy Hook Promise, the developers of the app, “Say Something” will allow students to submit “secure and anonymous safety concerns to help ...
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