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The Nile Virus is not the first mosquito related virus to spread in Connecticut in recent years. Eastern Equine Encephalitis and Zika Virus have both also had a Connecticut presence.
Advisory warning: Nile virus-infected mosquitos spread across Westport
Rylie Cordella ’25 and Alice Frascella ’25 September 22, 2023
The playground, along with the classroom used for Little Wreckers will remain in place for the 2023-24 school year as the programs ability to open is decided.
Little Wreckers Preschool moves out of Staples due to low enrollment, financial concerns
Caitlin Jacob ’24, Communications Coordinator • September 20, 2023
The library parent volunteer fair, held on Sep. 13 in the library, offered an opportunity for parents to learn the ropes of volunteering for the LMC.
Parent Volunteer fair provides opportunities for involvement at LMC
Jack Robinson ’26, Web Opinions Editor • September 19, 2023
Science teacher Tracy Soffa loves the environment at Staples and encourages the kindness and enthusiasm that each student brings to class everyday.  One piece of advice that Soffa has is to not be afraid to ask questions. Teachers are there to help explain things in all different ways. Never be afraid to reach out.
Get to know science teacher Tracy Soffa
Ava Chun '25 and Alexis Jacobs '26 September 26, 2023
Link Crew is a student mentorship program run by English teacher Jamie Pacuk, physical education instructor Jeff Doornweerd and special education teacher Lauren Manosh. In August, mentors will contact their small group of rising freshmen and the students’ parents before beginning additional orientation tours.
Link Crew tours ease nerves of incoming freshman
Paige Miller ’24, Associate Managing Editor • June 12, 2023
Alex Mussomeli ’23 plans to continue exploring, adding and researching for his language after the internship ends.
The Language Architect: Alex Mussomeli embraces challenges to develop new language
Talia Varsano ’24, Paper Managing Editor • June 2, 2023
Culinary 1 students have already made a variety of baked goods and breakfast foods such as cookies, waffles and pancakes. As the semester progresses, students will advance to make more complicated dishes.
Culinary Arts should count towards graduation arts credit
Charlotte Berner ’25, Assistant Business Manager • September 26, 2023
Becoming financially literate takes time, exposure, failure and success.
Financial literacy proves more than a ‘quick read!’
Talia Varsano '24, Paper Art Editor • September 22, 2023
Eleni Braga ’26 and Ava Kindt ’26 eating lunch at the new tables provided by Staples outside of the Cafeteria.
School lunch should stay in the Cafeteria - don’t be gross
Sophie Smith ’26, Paper Sports Editor • September 22, 2023
The grilled octopus dish retails for $16.95.
New Italian restaurant, Zucca Gastrobar, has room for improvement
Andi Jacobs , Web Features Editor • September 22, 2023
Olivia Rodrigo’s sophomore album, “GUTS,” features 12 tracks that range from depressing heartbreak ballads to rock anthems.
Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘GUTS’ proves shockingly good artistic evolution
Alex Gaines ’25, Paper Arts Editor • September 19, 2023
Most makeup advertisements target specifically women, feeding into societal gender stereotypes.
Beauty beyond gender: makeup brands sell stereotypes
Anna Kercher '25, Paper Features Editor • June 15, 2023


Captain Deneil Betfarhard ’24 prepares for their game on Oct. 14. at Hopkins.

Contributed by Deneil Betfarhad ‘24
New year, new season: fall sports teams kick of season, set goals, build bonds
Lily Hultgren ’25 and Ayaan Olasewere '25 September 26, 2023
The Staples Wreckers and the Stamford Black Knights squared off in a tight FCIAC battle; the game finished 1-1. (Photo by William Murray 25)
Boys’ soccer drops first points of season, tie Stamford
William Murray ’25, Web Sports Editor • September 25, 2023
The Wreckers boys’ track team enters the Ridgefield cross country course, consisting of two loops of a gravel course surrounding its athletic complex, plus a series of switchbacks on the main green.
Wreckers cross country takes top spot at Ridgefield Meet
Benjamin Buchalter ’25, Staff Writer • September 21, 2023
Two assailants were caught on camera assaulting and stealing a car from a mans home in Westport. One of them has since been caught, leaving one on the loose. Another accomplice has been taken into custody and is facing many charges.
Two assailants arrested in connection to recent carjackings
Ava Coyle '25, Social Media Manager • September 22, 2023
First student buses are parked outside the front of Staples High School.
New bus company causes disruptions, concerns in school community
Poppy Harrington '25 and Ella Harrington '25 September 22, 2023
Harry Goodburn ’25 holds up a picture of his celebrity look-alike, Declan Donnelly, who is most commonly known for his role presenting on the TV show “Britain’s Got Talent.”
Who’s your celebrity look-alike?
Liora Perkins ’25 and Addison Coughlin ’25 September 22, 2023
One step includes roughly chopping parsnips (white carrots) and celery. These will be taken out later and discarded, so a rough chop will do. Then, place them into a soup sock and tie the bag off.
It’s not your mother’s chicken soup (because it’s mine)
Rachel Olefson ’25, Staff Writer • September 21, 2023
Fairfield County offers many different hiking locations. The ones I reccommend are all family and beginner friendly hikes that offer opportunities to explore nature such as the hikes at Wilton Town Forest (pictures above) in Wilton, Connecticut.
Exploring Fairfield County: Five family-friendly destinations to hike
Lily Hultgren ’25, Paper Features Editor • June 2, 2023
From right to left: Emma Porzio ’23, Grace Fuori ’23, Brooke Devine ’23, Sasha Chamlin ’23,  Emma Mechanic ’23, Genevieve Clark ’23, Jenny Bradshaw ‘’23, Carly Chamlin ’23 celebrate their last day as Staples students, wearing customized Staples sunglasses given to them at the picnic.
One last hurrah: Staples holds picnic to celebrate senior class
Mia Bomback ’25, Paper Features Editor • May 22, 2023
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