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For 30 minutes on Wellness Wednesday Nov. 23, students pet dogs, eat ice cream, play karaoke and more.

School community reacts to first Wellness Wednesday

Mia Kirkorsky '24, Business Manager December 8, 2022

In recent years, with both the pandemic and day to day stressors combined, mental health has been a growing problem gaining priority. The question is: are schools doing enough? On the half day – Wednesday...

A hypnotist and a petting zoo were available to students as a type of break from school for wellness last year.

Wellness enrichment day needed in times of stress

Olivia Signorile ’25, Staff Writer November 29, 2022

This week, you start preparing for your four examinations, along with hours of homework, projects and preparing for a presentation. All you want is a break from everything so you can clear your mind. Due...

On March 23, teachers had a half day of professional development devoted to improving overall wellness and developing a more connected Staples community.

Professional development day on wellness receives mixed grades from teachers

Lucy Dockter ’23, Paper News Editor April 1, 2022

*Names have been changed for anonymity. Students got a half day last Wednesday, and it felt pretty good. We were able to use that time as we chose—to finish schoolwork, to do some exercise, to meditate....

Sophie Rossman ’21 released her 30-Day “Feel Good” Routine on Jan. 1 in an effort to promote wellness and self-care in the new year and aid individuals who yearn for structure and motivation in a time of uncertainty.

Sophie Rossman’s 30-Day “Feel Good” Routine proves effective during challenging times

Karina Murray ’22, Features editor February 9, 2021

The distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine means that the end of the pandemic is closer than ever, but the various mental health effects that the pandemic has caused still await remedy.  In an effort...

STUDENT SUBMISSION: Teen Vogue Summit Inspires, Enlightens and Informs

Liv Pines '20 December 11, 2019

Instead of donning a costume on Halloweekend, I dressed up like a fashionista and attended the 2019 Teen Vogue Summit at Goya Studios in Hollywood.  The day before I left for LA, I re-branded and relaunched...

One of the booths at the event was Embody which served their overnight oats. The sampling included rolled oats soaked in coconut milk topped with apple cinnamon compote.

Kickoff Expo at the YMCA

Emma Van Riper '20, Paper Features Editor November 20, 2019

Gender neutral bathrooms create a comfortable environment for members of the community

Gender neutral bathrooms create a comfortable environment for members of the community

January 9, 2017

Shaina Selvaraju '17 Though talks of creating gender neutral bathrooms began at the end of last year, they were officially opened for Staples students and faculty to use on December 8. The three bathrooms,...

[Nov. 2016 News] Wellness class promotes mindfulness in action and thought

[Nov. 2016 News] Wellness class promotes mindfulness in action and thought

November 22, 2016

By Julia Rosier ’18 & Frenchy Truitt ’17   The Wellness class, also known as the Dialectical Behavior Therapy Class (DBT), guides students and provides tips to reduce stress and maintain...

The cafeteria has some seriously questionable things going on

The cafeteria has some seriously questionable things going on

October 28, 2016

Eliza Goldberg '17 After taking a stroll around the Staples cafeteria on Friday, October 21, I’ve realized there are more than enough items that really need to go. Full Bottles of Mustard and Mayonnaise: Okay...

Meet Ed Milton: the Unsung Savior for Staples Students

Meet Ed Milton: the Unsung Savior for Staples Students

October 17, 2016

By: Ian Bernstein '18 Nestled in a small office across from the cafeteria exists one of the most valuable resources offered to Staples students: Ed Milton. Milton, a member of the Westport Youth...

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