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Remy Laifer 17 stresses over the Home Access Center App

Home Access Center provides too much access

Jesse Levinson, Staff Writer November 30, 2015

“Maybe if I keep refreshing it a new grade will come out,” I thought to myself as I slouched over my desk in class, discreetly holding my phone between my legs. For what had undoubtedly been the fifth...

Speaking up proves to be a powerful tool for students

Speaking up proves to be a powerful tool for students

Olivia Foster, Staff Writer October 23, 2015

The college process is a daunting one; however, it can be substantially more helpful if you apply one simple tool: your own voice. “The Science of Sounding Smart,” a report from “Harvard Business...

Reflecting on homecoming

Reflecting on homecoming

Emma Lederer, Staff Writer October 20, 2015

Music blasted and horns tooted as seniors sped into the parking lot of Compo Beach, ready to celebrate homecoming with the annual motorcade. The scene was of absolute madness, and I meant that in the best...

How Seniors can wipe out distractions

Maialie Fitzpatrick, Staff Writer October 20, 2015

Is it true Senioritis has already hit? Seniors are going a bit crazy with Early Action and Early Decision deadlines coming up within the next month. It can all get a bit overwhelming and sometimes, scratch...

Loving class outside

Loving class outside

Alexa DiLuca, staff writer June 10, 2015

After spending 25 minutes in a stuffy, overheated classroom, my legs had already begun to stick to the chair. I was more than halfway through the period, but all I could think about was how much I wished...

Before you know it, you’ll have the acceptances rolling in. Photo by Nicole DeBlasi ’15

The do’s and dont’s of the college process

Nicole DeBlasi, Web Managing Editor May 12, 2015

The college process and filling out applications can seem daunting. This is especially true in a town like Westport where there is so much competition and so much talk about everyone’s plans after graduation Now...

How to succeed in second semester without really trying

Emma Berry, Opinions Editor April 7, 2015

It is now nearing the end of March of my senior year, and my long, treacherous journey through high school is almost behind me. In two short months I will be saying my goodbyes to my teachers, the table...

Junior year told through GIFS

Blake Rubin, Web A&E Editor April 2, 2015

  The First Day of Junior Year: It’s a bittersweet goodbye to sandy beaches and hot sun as I trade in my towels for textbooks. It’s junior year, and I have my game face on, ready to tackle...

“Wunderlist” creates wunderful organization skills

“Wunderlist” creates wunderful organization skills

Izzy Ullman, Opinions Editor March 27, 2015

Believe it or not, about two months ago, I was not the same girl I am today. I was messy, stressed out, surprised by quizzes in class and was always remembering my homework at the last second. I...

Taking a look back

Taking a look back

Jenny Lupoff, Staff Writer March 26, 2015

Two years ago, as the infamous junior year quickly approached me, and school suddenly became a bit different. With each worksheet, quiz or final, there came an incessant little voice in my head, reminding...

Graphic by Sally Park 15

Students ponder the purpose of PPSATs

Alix Sommers, Assistant Business Manager March 9, 2015

As sophomores are thinking about signing up for the upcoming PPSAT or PSAT simulation on March 7, all that comes to mind is how overwhelmingly early it is to be thinking about taking a test for college...

Decimals should not define a student’s worth

Decimals should not define a student’s worth

Kit Epstein, Web Opinions Editor March 2, 2015

At the end of December a rumor arose at Staples claiming that grades in Home Access Center would no longer be rounded, sparking a major crisis among students. Although this rumor was soon debunked by Collaborative...

Photo courtesy of Staples High School

Students train for tryouts

Andrew Vester, Staff Writer February 13, 2015

For many students, the week of March 23 may just be a typical school week.  But for athletes, these five days take on a whole new meaning: tryouts. The evaluations for Staples’ 13 spring sports teams...

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