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How to make the most of your February staycation

How to make the most of your February “staycation”

Caroline Lane, Opinions Editor February 10, 2016

We’ve all been there; when we’re doomed to a week of boredom, stuck at home for the duration of February break. While some kids are off skiing the French Alps or soaking in the sun off the coast of...

Zakeer Ahmad seeks for family across the sea

Zakeer Ahmad seeks for family across the sea

Ben Foster, Staff Writer January 8, 2016

As some students stay home for the holidays, the few and the fortunate find themselves traveling the world during the 11 day break from school. For Zakeer Ahmad ’17, although he went on vacation,...

Calendar changes for 2016-2017 school year cause grief

Brendan Massoud, Sports Editor April 6, 2015

During the cold, dark winter months of January and February, it’s reassuring to think about the upcoming break, during which I will be taking a trip to the beach or my couch. Yet, due to Connecticut...

Students find ways to spend April Break close to home

Students find ways to spend April Break close to home

Will Dumke, Staff Writer March 17, 2015

Typically when it comes to vacations, everyone tries to get as far away from home as possible. From Dominican Republic to Thailand, there are unlimited destinations for students to free themselves from...

BOE Proposes New Calendar for 2016-2017 School Year

BOE Proposes New Calendar for 2016-2017 School Year

Jackie Sussman, Opinions Editor March 12, 2015

On Monday, March 9, the Westport Board of Education discussed the new proposed schedule for the 2016-2017 school year. According to Superintendent Dr. Elliott Landon, the state mandates that the school...

Choosing the best picks on Netflix

Choosing the best picks on Netflix

Rachel Treisman, Web Features Editor February 13, 2015

With snow day season at its peak and February break on the horizon, students are finding themselves with a lot of time to kill. What better way to kick back and relax than to grab a laptop and some snacks...

Lets take a break from the breaks

Let’s take a break from the breaks

Jack Zeldes, Staff Writer January 15, 2015

Please don’t get me wrong, I like days off from school. Scratch that. I LOVE days off from school. This year in particular, we have the longest possible December break, a February break, and an April...

Stressed students return to school

Stressed students return to school

Gabrielle Feinsmith, Sports Editor January 8, 2015

Exhausted and irritated faces roam the hallways as students return from the 12 day holiday break. Students have no choice but to put lounging around to rest, grab a cup of coffee and start studying for...

Making it to Thanksgiving drains Staples students

Making it to Thanksgiving drains Staples students

Alison Morrison, Staff Writer December 23, 2014

Summer ended abruptly this year as the first day of school was August 25. After a whopping one day off between August 25 and Thanksgiving, the Staples community was finally granted a four and a half day...

Students and staff take advantage of opportunity to travel and relax in extended winter vacation

Students and staff take advantage of opportunity to travel and relax in extended winter vacation

Andrew Vester, Staff Writer December 7, 2014

A 12-and-a-half day winter break begins with a half day on Dec. 23, giving Staples students and staff the break that they have been waiting for. This timing will also give the students observing Hanukkah...

Some students settle in, others set sail this winter break

Alix Sommers, Assistant Business Manager December 5, 2014

Winter break is a great time to get away from constant studying and late nights of homework. Rest and relaxation, on the beach or the couch, provide some much-needed rejuvenation. Whether escaping...

Staples’ Collaborative Team successfully moves midterms

Staples’ Collaborative Team successfully moves midterms

Claudia Chen, Features Editor November 10, 2014

On Nov. 5, after a push from both teachers and students, the administration decided to move the first day of midterm exams from Thursday, Jan. 8 to Monday, Jan. 12. According to Principal John Dodig,...

Reunited with school and it feels so good: Happily ditching summer to be back in action with my school routine

Reunited with school and it feels so good: Happily ditching summer to be back in action with my school routine

Jane Levy, Editor-in-Chief August 25, 2014

Here you are, dozing off in the cafeteria, caffeine surging through your bloodstream, dreading the bell, a cue for tests to be taken and papers to be written. But here I am, couldn’t be happier to...

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