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The Panorama Climate Survey displays that many students are disappointed with the Staples school climate and have lost a connection to many aspects of school.

Survey shows students dissatisfied with school climate

The Counties Assemblies nonprofit organization is encouraging upperclassmen at Fairfield County schools to purchase tickets for their annual charity dances, in anticipation of the Nov. 20 registration deadline. I

Fairfield County ushers back Counties Assemblies winter dances

Jayme Stevenson gives her opening statement.

Congressional candidates ventilate important issues in Staples library

The 2022 Midterms were one of the most consequential in history. Democrats did far better than expected, with the best results for an incumbent President’s party since 2002.

Midterms 2022: Republican ripple nationwide, Democratic sweep in CT

People wear honor beads at the event to display their connection to the cause. Each color means something different. Loss of a child (white), loss of spouse or partner (red), loss of a parent (gold), loss of a sibling (orange), loss of relative or a friend (purple), personal struggles or attempt (green), Supporting someone who has struggles or has attempted (teal), supporting suicide prevention, honoring the LGBTQ+ community (rainbow).

6th annual Out of the Darkness fundraiser gathers communities, spreads awareness of suicide, depression, mental illnesses

Red and White Charity Ball approaches in the new year. Attendance can be very costly as girls, along with buying expensive tickets, they must also purchase a formal outfit.

Red and Whites dance proves unnecessary

Excessively expensive tickets for sporting events makes it increasingly difficult for fans to support their team (Photo by William Murray ’25)

Expensive ticket prices creates difficulty in attending events, unfairly hurting supporters

Students Daisy Fording ’24 and Teddy Deutsch ’24 prepare for their first ever language midterm.

Real midterms serve as a new, necessary challenge to student body

At the Island School students were able to study biodiversity in a hands-on approach by scuba diving with various animals.

Experiential learning opportunities lack in the curriculum

Every year an exorbitant amount of waste is produced during the holiday season. There are so many ways to contribute to bettering the planet by simply improving a few holiday rituals. The many misconceptions surrounding recycling are very harmful for the earth but change is in reach.

How to be eco-friendly this holiday season

Students learn teamwork skills and bond with each other by working together on the rope course.

Ropes course ties bonds among Staples community

Members of the skate club meet with a representative of The Skatepark Project via zoom to discuss skating.

Skaters, non-skaters roll into skate club.

Gavin Rothenberg ’23 (left) and Charlie Honig ’23 (right) produce “The Clean Up Crew” in Staples’ radio production room. Their first episode was released in late October.

Radio students produce new show ‘The Clean Up Crew’

Outside of the cafeteria, there are posters with details about the event as well as a group of students from either the Westport Youth Commission or TAG selling tickets.

Dodgeball, teens, police officers builds bonds between WPD, youth

Gas has become another commonly seen social media app on teenagers phones. At Staples currently, the user population is growing daily.

Gas app gains popularity at Staples

The cast of “Guys and Dolls” bow on the Nov. 12 evening performance. The show runs for about 3 hours including a 15 minute intermission.

‘Guys and Dolls’ amazes with classic Broadway

“The Miseducation of Cameron Post” by Emily M. Danforth is a fictional portrayal of the journey of a gay girl as she endures the trials of conversion therapy.

Queer Books: Representation in literature provides sense of identity to readers

Ava Chun ’25 poses outside of Westport’s Academy of Dance after a weekend rehearsal for “The Nutcracker.” She, along with many other students, practices as the performance date approaches.

Westport Academy of Dance’s ‘The Nutcracker’ excites many as date nears

Netflix’s “The Monster: Dahmer” successfully entertains, but falls short in terms of morality and its focus upon the victims’ stories.

‘The Jeffrey Dahmer Story’ shamefully dramatizes trauma for entertainment

Released to Netflix on Oct 5, 2022, Mr. Harrigan’s Phone leaves viewers unfrightened despite being labeled as a horror movie.

Netflix’s ‘Mr Harrigan’s Phone’ fails to fit the horror genre

Annam Olasewere ’25 participated in the USA Swimming National Select Camp in order to improve her mindset both in and out of the pool.

Annam Olasewere makes a splash at USA Swimming National Select Camp

Excessively expensive tickets for sporting events makes it increasingly difficult for fans to support their team (Photo by William Murray ’25)

Expensive ticket prices creates difficulty in attending events, unfairly hurting supporters

Simonte shares her love of field hockey with other individuals who have neuro-developmental challenges. She volunteers at a local facility and has created a floor hockey program for members to engage in.

Simonte shares love for field hockey, Hearts 4 Hockey

The Wreckers face off against West Hill before a hike. The defensive line was strong, with Staples stopping West Hill from scoring a single point.

Wreckers demolish Vikings in 49-0 “washout” game

Both the Wreckers and Warriors in a time-out with the score at 20-22, moments before the game ended.

Girls’ volleyball triumphs over Wilton Warriors

For Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Lucie Nivaud ’24 pledged to donate 25 cents to Pinkaid for every assist. Nivaud raised around $85 from her own contributions and more from donations.

Nivaud bumps, sets, spikes Pinkaid goal through volleyball fundraiser

On crosshare.org, an online crossword website, Tavan Bhatia ’23 and Jeffrey Pogue ’23’s October crossword for Inklings received recognition as a “featured puzzle.” One of crossshare.org’s crossword reviewers, Ariel Haymarket, described their puzzle as the “perfect puzzle to celebrate the spooky season.”

Bhatia and Pogue converse about monthly crosswords

Many members of the Westport and surrounding towns participated in the walk as part of groups, like Inklings, to help suicide prevention.

Westport community comes together for Out of the Darkness Walk

Staples students, a large majority of them being seniors, attend the University of Vermont college visit held in the college & career center on Friday, Oct. 14.

Juniors struggle to attend college visits

Juniors reflect on the start to junior year and how to balance a difficult schedule of AP classes, sports and other extracurriculars.

Second quarter of year approaches, juniors reflect on pressure

An armed Westport police officer walks towards Staples to evaluate the swatting threat.

Staples High School receives fake shooter threat causing lockdown

In a report created by Colliers Project Leader for the Westport Finance and Facilities Subcommittee earlier this year, it was recommended that $600,000 of a $8.16 million improvement plan should be used on electrical improvements and repairs.

Long Lots Elementary School fire causes evacuation for students

Bedford teacher Arthur Ellis (pictured above) turned himself in on April 27 due to sexual assault allegations. Ellis was officially charged with sexual assault in the fourth degree and risk of injury to a minor. Ellis has posted bail and is awaiting trial on May 6.

Bedford teacher turns himself into police after sexual assault accusations

Governor Ned Lamont plans to implement the most ambitious reopening plan in the tristate area since the pandemic started last year. Throughout March and April, all capacity limits for most businesses and personal retail stores are being lifted.

Connecticut’s transition to 100% capacity, eased restriction concerns among students

Increased flooding downtown threatens shops through costs and water damage

Increased flooding downtown threatens shops through costs and water damage

On crosshare.org, an online crossword website, Tavan Bhatia ’23 and Jeffrey Pogue ’23’s October crossword for Inklings received recognition as a “featured puzzle.” One of crossshare.org’s crossword reviewers, Ariel Haymarket, described their puzzle as the “perfect puzzle to celebrate the spooky season.”

Bhatia and Pogue converse about monthly crosswords

Under the cell phone policy, students are required to place their phone into a designated sleeve. However, this policy isn’t enforced in every class.

Students and teachers on new cell phone policy

Westport Nutrition held its grand opening on May 21. Its focus is healthy, fueling drinks for the community, targeting athletes.

Westport Nutrition fuels community with healthy options

Most students have plans to travel this summer, whether it is visiting the beach or a foreign country.

Students share plans for upcoming summer break

Seniors preparing to leave Staples think back on all of the memories that made their high school experience.

Seniors reflect, rejoice on favorite high school memories

For Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Lucie Nivaud ’24 pledged to donate 25 cents to Pinkaid for every assist. Nivaud raised around $85 from her own contributions and more from donations.

Nivaud bumps, sets, spikes Pinkaid goal through volleyball fundraiser

Boys’ cross country participated in the FCIACs meet and placed second on Oct. 19.

Boys’ cross country reflects on FCIAC performance

In this podcast, we take a look at Colorado Avalanche and New York Rangers playoff predictions.

New York Rangers embark on NHL playoffs

The Staples girls’ lacrosse team played under the lights on the football field for the first time in a regular season game.

Girls’ lacrosse finally plays under the lights

In 2017, the United States had the fastest growing squash population across the globe and saw junior participation grow fourfold, as per US Squash. In line with the national trend, Staples girls’ squash is seeing an increase in involvement, with 22 girls rostered this season compared to 16 last year.

Girls’ squash commences new season, grows in popularity

Taylor Swift’s 10th studio album, “Midnights,” came out Oct. 21. Her fans, often called “Swifties,” are constantly active on social media, posting their theories and thoughts about new music.

Staples Swifties talk Swift’s impact, ‘Midnights’

Westport Nutrition held its grand opening on May 21. Its focus is healthy, fueling drinks for the community, targeting athletes.

Westport Nutrition fuels community with healthy options

Most students have plans to travel this summer, whether it is visiting the beach or a foreign country.

Students share plans for upcoming summer break

Valerie Dreyfuss and Lily Caplan discover what students are listening to.

What’s Staples listening to?

Elle Vail ’23 satirically provides her insight upon this year’s junior prom dresses on the Paris Hilton’s “hot or not” spectrum.

Junior Prom Dresses: Hot or Not Satire

Photo by Shira Zeiberg
“Operation Varsity Blues” is a documentary investigating the mastermind behind the scheme to get kids of rich families into top colleges.

Netflix film ‘Operation Varsity Blues’ sheds light on college admissions scandal

Staples students are cautious to travel due to the looming threat of COVID-19.

Students traveling for vacation raises COVID concerns

Each year, students must receive recommendations from teachers to enroll in specific level classes. Though these recommendations are helpful, they also can restrain students from taking classes they know they can handle.

Teacher recommendations do more harm than good

After making our way through the towns best diners and delis, we found that the classic Sherwood Diner breakfast sandwich was our favorite.

Students search for Westport’s best egg sandwich

First Lady Biden brings education to forefront of American politics

First Lady Biden brings education to forefront of American politics

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Annam Olasewere ’25 participated in the USA Swimming National Select Camp in order to improve her mindset both in and out of the pool.

Annam Olasewere makes a splash at USA Swimming National Select Camp

On Oct. 3, a Board of Education meeting was held regarding the status of several books containing LGBTQIA+ and sexual content. These books were debated on by several members of the Westport community.

Staples library display incites community response at BOE meeting

Despite the high levels of economic discrepancy between neighboring towns, no action has been taken to bridge the gap in access to sports resources.

Report highlights impact of wealth inequality on state championships in Connecticut

Investigative journalism is an indispensable component of functioning democracy and the strongest way to hold authorities, institutions and one another accountable for our actions. At Staples and in Westport, Inklings reporters are not afraid to use their training to inquire, conduct research, fact-find and write articles to increase transparency on local issues. They should be recognized and applauded for their work, not overlooked or belittled.

Gatekeepers of justice, accountability: Investigative journalists deserve recognition, respect

Working out at the gym has developed an unwarranted masculine connotation.

Sexism at gym perpetuates modern-day misogyny

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