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The British actor Katie Jarvais pauses during an intense scene in the British indie film “Fish Tank,” directed by Andrea Arnold. | Photo courtesy of allmoviephoto

British Import ‘Fish Tank’ Crosses the Pond With Fantastic Results

February 24, 2010
Chances are, you have not heard much about the British indie film, "Fish Tank," which was released in limited theaters several weeks ago.
This screenshot of Rubels AP Psycology class outlines what he will be learning online.

Rubel Enrolls in Online Advanced Placement Class

February 2, 2010
Jeremy Rubel '11 has AP Calculus BC on the third floor, AP Economics on the second floor, and AP Psychology on his computer.
CHRONICLING MEMORIES: Jen Abrams ’11, along with the rest of the yearbook staff around her, crafts pages in the yearbook. The staff meets after school every day to take photos and compile a year’s worth of information. | Photo by Lila Epstein 10

Memories Forever: Yearbook Staff Collaborates to Compile Year in Review

January 29, 2010
Lila Epstein '10 explains the yearbook process
Max Kahn 13 is worried about moving up in classes. | Photo by John Watson 12.

Fresh Priorities for Frosh: Freshmen Manage First Year Pressures

January 29, 2010
Mike Nussbaum '11 explores the greatest worries of freshman students.
Cover of Makers

A Novel of Change, the Art of Engineering, and Social Entrepreneurship

January 15, 2010
Haris Durrani '11 reviews the new science fiction book 'Makers' by Cory Doctorow
Aitkenhead and his family move to Wakeman Farm, promoting a greener lifestlye. | Photo Courtesy of Monique Bosch of Westport News

Aitkenhead Moves to Wakeman Farm

January 15, 2010
A.P. Environmental teacher, Michael Aitkenhead, takes "going green" to an entirely new level.
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A Snap Back to Reality: Midterms

January 9, 2010
With the vacation time falling at the end of the second quarter, midterms begin around the corner on January 14 and give students little time for preparation.
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Skiing Around the Clock: Keeping up with Work, Skiers Endure Tricky Practice Schedule

December 4, 2009
During the winter season at Staples, some athletes can be found in the pool, some on the track, and some on the court. However, twice a week, the Staples ski team can be found an hour away from school, at Southington mountain.
David Lloyd ’79 Turns Sports into Career

David Lloyd ’79 Turns Sports into Career

December 3, 2009

DJ Sixsmith ’11 Sports Editor It is often said that success comes with hard work. This is the case for David Lloyd ’79. After spending time at an advertising job in New York, Lloyd’s friend...

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Issues Surround TV Watching by Students

December 2, 2009
Isaac Stein '10 explores the relevance of televisions in the home and their distracting characteristics.
Wreckings will have to wait one more day before it faces its final test of the season. Photo by Brendan Rand

The Front Line of a Team’s Domination

December 2, 2009
The shortest of them stands six feet tall and weighs 215 pounds. They cast long shadows in the hallways, and one immediately knows they play football.
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