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AP Computer Science students’ Tesla app races into the Apple Store

AP Computer Science students’ Tesla app races into the Apple Store

December 19, 2016

Kayla Sirlin ’19 Dylan Diamond ’17 and Neil Soni ’18’s app, Tesla Toolbox, was released into the App Store in late Sept. in hopes of making the cars’ controls easier to access and the overall...

[Nov. 2016 Features] Humans of Staples: Neal Soni–Living proof of intrepid success through his many achievements

November 23, 2016

By Izzy Blansfield '18   Neal Soni ’18 is not an average high school student as he balances his packed schedule of five AP-level courses with his love for math, science, robotics, Taekwondo...

Addition of new zodiac sign remains debatable

Addition of new zodiac sign remains debatable

Izzy Ullmann '17, Managing Editor September 19, 2016

Izzy Ullmann '17, Managing Editor Rumors about whether or not a thirteenth zodiac sign exists swept social media by storm on Sept. 17, 2016. This new sign, known as Ophiuchus, ranges from Nov. 19...

Top five classes to take

Top five classes to take

Chase Emilio, Staff Writer February 28, 2016

Throughout my highschool career, I took many many classes that I liked and disliked. Some required, and others I took at my leasure. But there were a select few which I really appreciated. These are my...

Photo Dramatization: With a variety of courses offered at Staples, students often have to carry a load of book similar to these.  However, the recent focus on math and science courses begs the question, does Staples favor its STEM students?

Does Staples favor its STEM students?

Claire Dinshaw and Molly Liebergall February 9, 2016

No - Claire Dinshaw  I spend half the school day on the second floor. With four periods of social studies and English classes, I am the prototype humanities student. Therefore, I am well briefed...

Course additions expand Staples’ curriculum

Course additions expand Staples’ curriculum

Claudia Chen, Features Editor November 30, 2015

On Nov. 23, the Board of Education unanimously approved nine new courses at Staples High School for the 2016-17 school year. The courses are AP Music Theory, Mandarin Chinese 5, AP Chinese Language and...

The Hwa Chong Institute where the forum will be held Jan. 7 to Jan. 16 , 2016.

Science forum turned lottery elicits confusion among students

Becky Hoving, News Editor November 20, 2015

On Nov. 9, 2015, roughly 50 of Staples’ brightest juniors and seniors opened up their emails to discover a mysterious invitation from the Department Head of Science, AJ Scheetz, titled “Exciting Opportunity.”...

They found water on Mars

They found water on Mars

Claire Dinshaw, Editor October 6, 2015

The story below, to some, is a familiar one. If so, please feel free to skip a few paragraphs ahead, but if not, read it slowly. Picture each description, each event as you go along. Believe me, it is...

Some students may or may not feel the pressure to take physics. At Staples High School, there are six different physics classes students can take. According to School Counselor Victoria Capozzi, physics is generally a junior or senior year course.

Some students feel pressure to take physics

Nicole DeBlasi, Web Managing Editor November 23, 2014

You stare at your physics homework, trying to figure out how you would draw your force diagram. You wonder why you decided to take the class, realizing that you decided to take it because your parents...

Westport debates the ‘A’ in STEAM: Many continue to debate the balance between fine arts programs and engineering curriculum

Westport debates the ‘A’ in STEAM: Many continue to debate the balance between fine arts programs and engineering curriculum

Jackie Sussman, Opinions Editor October 12, 2014

The Westport Board of Education voted to implement a STEM-based curriculum for all grades in both Coleytown and Bedford middle schools on Dec. 2, 2013 in the hopes that it would foster  a passion for...

Staples robotics teams win big at Connecticut State Championships

Staples robotics teams win big at Connecticut State Championships

Ben Goldschlager, Web News Editor March 10, 2014

This Saturday, March 8, the two Staples robotics teams, i²robotics and Wrecker Robotics, competed in the Connecticut State Champions of the FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology)...

Science Symposium

Science Symposium

Ellie Gavin, Staff Writer May 29, 2013

The feeling a student gets when they finish a big project is unique. Finally turning in that 12-page research paper or completing a challenging lab report is very rewarding. For the students in the Authentic...

A Cut into the Dissection Program at Staples

A Cut into the Dissection Program at Staples

October 11, 2010
The world of dissections can be quite controversial. Hear some inside opinions from students and science teachers in this article by Annie Nelson '11.
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