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Connecticut allows health care professionals to join vaccine administration efforts

Lilly Weisz ’23, Assistant Creative Director

January 17, 2021 • No Comments

COVID-19 vaccines may now be administered by certain Connecticut licensed health care professionals, according to the Connecticut Department of Public Health (CT DPH). “The Department is interested in gathering information...

Post-winter break COVID-19 cases increase within state and school district

January 13, 2021

As of Monday Jan. 11, the number of COVID-19 cases are spiking in Connecticut with a positivity rate of 8.46%, compared to last week’s...

Substantial pleading for COVID regulations end in failed attempt

December 23, 2020

During the holiday season, hospitals in Connecticut have become overpacked with 84.5% of Yale New Haven’s ICU filled with COVID-19...

Lamont warns of spike in cases as holiday season approaches

December 23, 2020

Governor Lamont advised in a Dec. 17 press conference that Connecticut residents restrict how much they travel, aiming to avoid the...

New travel guideline creates an alternative to quarantining

December 18, 2020

The new Connecticut travel guidelines issued by Governor Ned Lamont enforce that anyone who leaves the state of Connecticut for more...

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Features

Staples community celebrates winter holidays through COVID-19

Lucy Dockter ’23, Paper Arts Editor

January 13, 2021 • No Comments

During normal years, the winter holidays are the cause for exotic vacations, grand parties and elaborate meals. In January, students and staff return to school refreshed, full of lingering holiday spirit and a golden tan. However,...

Holiday Shopping Surges Amidst Pandemic Regulations

January 12, 2021

Snow days survive COVID-19

January 10, 2021

Dylan Diamond ’17 lands Forbes 30 Under 30 list

December 23, 2020

Staples is the alma mater to many impressive and accomplished individuals. From its impressive acting and musical programs,...

BYOB initiative connects community through trying times

December 22, 2020

It's Friday night at Westport’s newest restaurant. The bar has a steady flow of customers and tables are filled. While...

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Opinions

United government to not last long without caution

Jack Dennison '21, Staff Writer

January 14, 2021 • No Comments

The 2020 election has revealed a great deal about the public opinion of American citizens toward the government. It showed that a lot of people were not content with Trump’s presidency, especially his handling of the COVID pandemic....

Acne is a true issue for teens: It’s time to treat it as such

January 13, 2021

I look down while walking through crowds of classmates hoping the fluorescent school lights won’t reveal the red bumps on my...

Holiday season is overrated

January 12, 2021

The holiday season. Everyone loves it. Mountains of snow on the ground, hot drinks and a happy spirit. But that’s the holiday...

Start caring about religion: opportunity awaits

January 5, 2021

Everyone in America knows about Christmas. Most of us know that it is a celebration of the Nativity of Jesus Christ, who Christians...

2020 commences decade with nothing short of commotion

January 5, 2021

If F. Scott Fitzgerald’s “The Great Gatsby” suggested that the roaring ‘20s were filled with nothing short of excitement,...

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Arts

Avocado toast serves as fuel-filled meal

Amanda Rowan ’22, Photostory Editor

January 13, 2021 • No Comments

Competition among streaming services puts damper on enjoyment for consumers

January 13, 2021

Remember when life was easy and Netflix was the only streaming platform we used to watch our favorite shows? When no one really...

‘Bridgerton’ tells beautiful story of high society

January 13, 2021

A new show has come to Netflix, and it’s taking the world by storm. “Bridgerton,” released Dec. 25, tells a tale of the...

‘Wonder Woman: 1984’ fails in face of expectations set by its predecessor

January 13, 2021

“Wonder Woman 1984” finally premiered in theatres and HBO Max on Christmas day, over three years after the first film in the...

‘iCarly’ reboot fills fans with excitement

January 11, 2021

The Nickelodeon show “iCarly” will be returning in 2021 with the original cast as their adult selves after an eight-year hiatus. “iCarly”...

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Sports

Spring football might be on horizon

Cam Manna '21

December 23, 2020 • No Comments

The 2020 Staples football season was far from normal, as football was the only sport that did not participate in FCIAC play. The Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference (CIAC) suspended any 11-on-11 competition in September,...

Athletes not letting COVID-19 stop them from staying fit

December 15, 2020

In a normal year, high school winter athletes would be kicking off their seasons this month, but with COVID-19, nothing has been...

Athlete training altered following Lamont’s announcement

December 7, 2020

Anxious athletes are scrambling to find places to train following Governor Lamont’s announcement that all club and other team...

Boys’ basketball prepares for a different season

December 7, 2020

The Staples boys’ basketball team is preparing for anything in a season filled with uncertainty. Recently, it was announced...

Staples athletes adapt to virtual workouts

November 25, 2020

Lifting and conditioning create an atmosphere of hard work, grit and passion at the center of athletics at Staples. While not...

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Broadcast

New, fresh bachelor grabs attention of Bachelor Nation
January 15, 2021
Emma Dantas ’21 and Rebecca Kanfer ’21
https://anchor.fm/rebecca-kanfer/episodes/Bachelor-inklings-podcast-eom3ul

New Year’s resolutions help many feel encouraged for 2021
January 15, 2021
Julia Leitner ’23 and Margot Richlin ’23
https://soundcloud.com/julia-leitner-891844966/new-years-resolution-podcast/s-w1Bwcg8DrV7

New, fresh bachelor grabs attention of Bachelor Nation
January 13, 2021
Emma Dantas ’21 and Rebecca Kanfer ’21, Staff Writer and Outreach Manager

Fantasy football connects friends during quarantine
December 23, 2020
Logan Gornbein ’21 and Jake Gersh ’21
https://soundcloud.com/user-42208790/fantasy-football-1

Early decision spread sheet serves as invasion of privacy
December 23, 2020
Logan Gornbein ’21 and Charlotte Smith ’21
https://soundcloud.com/user-42208790/early-decision-podcast

Students utilize technology to safely celebrate the holidays
December 22, 2020
Emma Smith ’22 and Tierney Kugel ’22
https://soundcloud.com/user-756956090/celebrating-holidays

Students consider if in-person school is the best option
December 22, 2020
Jess Leon ’22 and Charley Guthartz ’22
https://soundcloud.com/user-738466059/school-safety

DIY gift ideas offer festivity to holidays
December 22, 2020
Abbie Goldstein ’22 and Theresa Vandis ’22
https://youtu.be/gKwG8Df41wM

Candlelight Concert rehearsals remain a success despite COVID-19 regulations
December 22, 2020
Lyah Muktavaram ’22 and Anastasia Thumser ’22
https://soundcloud.com/lyah-m/candlelight-2020

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