Teachers expressing political views encourages debate, forces students to defend their opinions
Tierney Kugel '22, Arts Editor
April 20, 2020
As the 2020 presidential election approaches, the issue of whether it is appropriate for teachers to express their political views during class arises. Many students argue that their teachers cross a line or make them feel uncomfortable when discussing their beliefs. However, this type of discussion wi...
Online school proves to be a challenge for students
Julia Kasabian '21, Web Arts Editor
March 27, 2020
Online school is new to almost all of us. We’re so used to going to school, seeing our friends and meeting with teachers, which has all been taken away due to coronavirus. Online school has proven to be challenging, to say the least. Not only is there more work, it’s harder to complete and ...
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...
Cell phone holders provide pragmatic solution to class disruption
Holden Cohen '20, Staff Writer
October 14, 2019
Now that a new school year is well underway, there is talk of new rules being enacted. The majority of teachers now require students to keep their phones in backpacks or else they get sent to the assistant principal’s office. By the start of next year, however, there needs to be an official rule, i...
Band Director Nicholas Mariconda moves on to retirement
Will Matar '21, Staff Writer
June 13, 2019
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The use of tutors should not be criticized
Bailey Blaikie ’19
December 10, 2018
The use of tutors has become a topic of discussion throughout the Staples hallways, usually with a negative connotation. Some state that students take advantage of their tutors and have them do their work for them. However, as someone who utilizes tutors in a positive way, I find these comments both offensive and fals...
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...
Teachers need to stop ignoring GMS
November 8, 2018
The unpleasant bell sounds off at 8:25 a.m. as my peers file into my math classroom to begin the tiresome second period of the day. Sure, this long period is brutal to sit through, but at least it’s Wednesday and GMS is airing, so there’s something entertaining to look forward to. But as soon as...
Athletes take too many early dismissals
October 17, 2018
By Elle Fair '19 It’s 1:30 p.m. and the athletes dressed in their blue and white uniforms begin packing up their bags and leaving the classroom right in the middle of a new lesson. With 45 minutes left in the period, athletes are let off the hook and are free to leave school early as t...
District staff unifies in response to contract termination decisions
April 26, 2018
By Lili Romann '19 and Daniel Harizman '19 Over 100 Westport Public School District teachers attended the Board of Education meeting Monday, April 23 after 135 non tenured district staff received email notifications Friday, April 20 that their contracts would not be renewed for the upcoming school ye...
Members of the Staples community celebrate St. Patrick’s Day
April 19, 2018
By Kevin Ludy '18 and Lauren Wasserman '18
How members of the Staples community celebrate St. Patrick’s Day
March 20, 2018
By Kevin Ludy '19 and Lauren Wasserman '19
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Claire Redmer '21, Editor-in-Chief
Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont issued an executive order closing public schools on March 15, beginning an unprecedented time of completely online schooling. While this se...
Restaurants open socially distanced seating areas for Westporters
June 4, 2020
Reopening school in fall risky, should not be done
June 3, 2020
Reopening economy will save more lives than national lockdown
June 3, 2020
Connecticut reopening brings both worry and excitement
May 28, 2020
Lamont announces barbershops, hair salons delayed until June
May 28, 2020
