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Seniors say goodbye to Y-Drives

Seniors say goodbye to Y-Drives

Claudia Chen, Features Editor April 28, 2014

Many years ago, the polished stainless steel of refrigerators was a rare sight; numerous quizzes and art projects hid any shiny surface. Now, instead of refrigerators, students’ Y-Drives hold their...

Award-winning photojournalist Spencer Platt speaks to Inklings

Award-winning photojournalist Spencer Platt speaks to Inklings

Katie Settos, Creative Director April 27, 2014

Renowned photojournalist and Staples graduate Spencer Platt ’89 visited Inklings during period 6 on Wednesday, April 24 to talk to aspiring journalists about his career. Frequenting such publications...

Staples seniors honored with Key Award nominations

Staples seniors honored with Key Award nominations

Ellie Gavin, Staff Writer April 24, 2014

Monday, April 21st,  three Staples seniors, salutatorian Melissa Beretta, Parker Stakoff, and Player's president Will Haskell, were honored with nominations for the Key Award. The award, according...

Staples mourns a loss

Staples mourns a loss

Deanna Hartog, Sports Editor April 11, 2014

Staples students and staff alike mourned the loss of Spanish teacher Donna Kenny. Kenny came to Staples more than a decade ago from Amity High School.  Throughout the years, Kenny had taught hundreds...

Choice between lifetime and team physical education splits genders

Choice between lifetime and team physical education splits genders

Claudia Chen, Features Editor April 3, 2014

For several weeks, students have been selecting classes. Honors or A? Culinary or drawing? And for sophomores this year: lifetime or team physical education? Guidance counselor Deborah Slocum said that...

Students Donate Blood for American Red Cross

Students Donate Blood for American Red Cross

Julie Bender, Web Opinions Editor April 3, 2014

On April 1, 2014 the Staples Key Club sponsored a blood drive at Staples High School. The blood drive took place in the gym from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. According to Michael Davidow, Account Manager for...

Best Buddies hosts Spread the Word to End the Word event

Best Buddies hosts “Spread the Word to End the Word” event

Ellie Gavin, Staff Writer March 31, 2014

The Staples chapter of Best Buddies, along with chapters from five other schools, hosted an event this past Saturday to celebrate March as "Spread the Word to End the Word" month. The event included a...

Sophomores balance control and choice on their research paper

Sophomores balance control and choice on their research paper

Jackie Cope and Jessica Gross March 16, 2014

Often referred to as “the guinea pig year,” the 2014 sophomores have been no strangers to change. The once solid foundations of junior year have become shakier and shakier as this year goes on. So...

Common App Glitches Frustrates Students

Common App Glitches Frustrates Students

Jessica Gross and Amina Abdul-Kareem March 16, 2014

Think your Common App is in good shape? Guess again. According to Guidance, a number of students have discovered that pieces of their app are not visible to colleges though the students’ own Common...

Staples sophomores sojourn to Singapore

Staples sophomores sojourn to Singapore

Deanna Hartog, Sports Editor March 15, 2014

In November, the Staples High School sophomore class welcomed Singaporean students as part of a new exchange program. During the following weeks, the exchange students from the Hwa Chong Institution shadowed...

Teachers React to SAT Changes

Teachers React to SAT Changes

Greta Bjornson, News Editor March 14, 2014

The College Board announced changes to the SAT, which will go into effect in 2016, on Wed. March 5, citing a disconnect between school curriculum and the content of the exam. It will be split into three...

Whole Foods embraces new Living Lean program

Whole Foods embraces new Living Lean program

Kaila Finn, Web News Editor March 6, 2014

The Whole Foods of Westport has always been a haven for health nuts, but it added even more to the community on Monday, Mar. 4 with a seminar lead by former Staples student and Living Lean founder, Rob...

Westport Pizza’s Grand Opening, Take Two

Westport Pizza’s Grand Opening, Take Two

Emma Lederer, Staff Writer March 6, 2014

On Columbus Day back in 1968, Westport Pizza opened for the first time on 107 Main Street in downtown Westport. After 45 years, the restaurant has relocated to 143 Post Road East, the former location of...

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