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This candy bag filled with Swedish candies is similar to the ones being sold at The Granola bar.

Swedish candy will be sold locally at The Granola Bar

Alexis Jacobs, Web Features Editor June 10, 2024

The Swedish candy trend on Tik Tok has influenced thousands of Americans to try candies such as Bubs, Skulls, liquorice and other soft gummies imported from Sweden. And now The Granola Bar is jumping on...

Staples art gallery shows many projects from graphic design classes, inspiring others to consider art courses.

Art gallery at Staples proves strength of art department 

Sophie Smith ’26, Paper Sports Editor May 30, 2024

As the school year comes to an end, the Staples tradition of student artwork being displayed in the hallways begins. This year, the art gallery was set up from May 13-17.  One of the main components...

Brandy Melville, open since 2013 in Westport, has served as a staple store for young women looking to buy inexpensive, yet trendy clothing.

‘Brandy Hellville’ exposes alarming business model, former Westport Employees confirm unethical customs

Audrey Curtis ’25, Social Media Manager May 24, 2024

If I were to ask any girl at Staples to name a brand both popular and controversial, Brandy Melville would likely come to mind: a clothing store operating under the infamous slogan “one size fits all.” As...

Cover photo of the well loved cookbook

Wholesome tasting: A review of ‘It’s All Good,’ Gwyneth Paltrow’s cookbook

Avery Michalowski ’26, Staff Writer May 7, 2024

Recently, I found out my mom has been hiding “It's All Good,” Gwyneth Paltrow's cookbook from me. Well, maybe not hiding it, but I have never seen it before. Thankfully, she grabbed it to make veggie...

A gaggle of insects (Left to right Cameron Mann ’24, Josy Pitaro ’24, Finley Chevrier ’24, Samantha Edwards ’24, Matthew Bukzin ’24)  facing James (Beck Fipp ’27) during rehearsal.

James and the Giant Peach makes its debut at Staples

Elsa D'Elia '25, Staff Writer March 7, 2024

Almost every member of the Staples community should be familiar with the feeling of waiting in anticipation in the dim auditorium, playbook in hand, waiting for the start of another notorious Staples Players...

Usher performed during the Apple Music halftime performance in Las Vegas, Nevada, for Super Bowl LVIII.

Revealing the highs and lows of Usher’s Super Bowl halftime performance

Poppy Harrington '25, Social Media Manager February 17, 2024

I don’t watch football often, but I do watch the Super Bowl every year whether I know what's happening or not. This year I was particularly excited to see Usher's half time performance due to his highly...

Alina’s Cakes & Cookies is now open in Westport in addition to Fairfield in the Post Road plaza with Greens Farms Spirit Shop and Fortuna’s.

Alina’s Cakes & Cookies expands into Westport

Rylie Cordella '25, Assistant Business Manager February 17, 2024

Alina’s Cakes & Cookies opened in early February on 1252 Post Road East in the Turkey Hill plaza with Green Farms Spirit Shop, Gofer Ice Cream, and Fortuna’s. This is the bakery’s second location...

The Grammys 2024 had highs and lows, per usual.

The Grammys 2024 were predictable, but fun

Jack Robinson '26, Web Opinions Editor February 17, 2024

The Grammys were, as predicted, a hot mess. For a three and a half hour show, only nine awards were handed out, leaving a whopping 85 awards to be shafted and handed out in the preshow. The show read more...

Galentines Day 2023 table

Whip up some love: Valentine’s Day recipes to savor with loved ones

Avery Michalowski '26, Assistant Creative Director February 15, 2024

Personally, I think Valentine's Day is an underrated holiday, although I celebrate it in a different way than most. I don't have a boyfriend, but instead I celebrate the love I have for my friends and...

Choreographer Caitlin Roberts sets a group number, “I Just Can’t Wait to be King,” with the cast of “The Lion King Jr.”

Middle School Actors Prepare for their Big Show

Andi Jacobs, Paper Arts Editor February 8, 2024

Everyone knows about Staples Players. It is Westport’s beloved high school acting troupe, filled with Broadway-bound singers, dancers and actors. But where do these students come from? Where did they...

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