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Snow generates mixed reactions

Ben Foster, Staff Writer December 15, 2015

With each and every snow flake comes a different shape that is beautiful in it's own separate way. And with different snowflakes come different snow related activities, whether it’s sledding or shoveling...

It’s time to break up with snow

Julia Greenspan, Public Relations April 7, 2015

Hey snow, Don’t get me wrong, things were great at first. During the first weeks of winter we had great times together watching “Friends” marathons and enjoying the days off from school. But...

In like a lion out like a lamb

In like a lion out like a lamb

Dylan Donahue, Sports Editor April 3, 2015

Monday, March 30, 2015- today I woke up to snow covering the ground, and to put it lightly,  I was less than happy. I’d like to think my feeling this morning was a mix of dismay and surprise but...

March brings slippery conditions

Ben Foster, Staff Writer March 19, 2015

Yesterday, March 18 snow began to fall again in Westport after days of spring-like weather causing accidents and slippery pathways as staff and students arrived at school. Juliet Kimble ’15  caught...

Save snow days for the summer

Save snow days for the summer

Eliza Goldberg, Staff Writer January 30, 2015

While most students scour the weather-reports searching for a possible glimmer of hope of a snow day, I see that little snowflake on my screen and pray for a false forecast or minimal accumulation. A snow...

A beautiful winter scene filled with freshly fallen snow fills Westport and surrounding areas.

Dreaming of Jun(o)

Caroline O'Kane, Creative Director January 28, 2015

The bell rings at 11:45 and students celebrate the early dismissal with thoughts of ‘The Blizzard of the Year’ that lies ahead. The air has dropped to 20 degrees and small flurries are floating down,...

Counties isnt all that counts

Counties isn’t all that counts

Jane Levy, Editor-in-Chief January 25, 2015

With my eyebrows done, my skin sun-kissed and glowing and my nails painted a dark red, I type this article while glancing at my frantic Counties girls’ group-chat. My long black dress lonelily hangs...

Winter weather is met with varying degrees of excitement

Sarah Sommer, Features Editor January 13, 2015

Smoke from fireplaces puffed out of chimney tops, swirling and dancing in the breeze. The sweet smell of hot chocolate was thick in the kitchens of many households. A thin layer of snow blanketed the streets,...

Snow days break up spring break

Snow days break up spring break

Justine Seligson, Photo Coordinator March 5, 2014

Westport Public Schools have had six school cancellations this year, which is one day over the allotted five. As a result, April Break could potentially be reduced by a weekend and that first Monday, making...

Students cope with cold conditions

Students cope with cold conditions

Sophia Hampton, News Editor February 6, 2014

Two months ago, Inklings published an article detailing the Farmer’s Almanac prediction of a very cold, snowy winter. “Below average temperature for two-third’s of the nation,” was the threat...

Squeezing It In: Snow Days Shorten A.P. Prep Time

February 12, 2011
Already lengthy A.P. curriculums are posing additional challenges for A.P. students and teachers due to lost time from snow days.

[open inklinations] What are you doing during the snow day?

January 11, 2011
Cast your opinion in the comments section.

Snow Day on Wednesday Means Exams Would Be Pushed Back

January 10, 2011

Early predictions of a snow day on Wednesday, Jan. 12 have caused the school's administration to develop a contingency plan for the upcoming midterm exams. "I sent out an email about three weeks ago...

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