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Rehearsal season begins to ramp up, with read throughs of the material currently being held among the cast. (Contributed by Dylan Bruno ’25)

Twice as nice: Staples Players brings back two show structure for the spring

Elsa D’Elia ’25, Paper Editor January 14, 2025

As the season winds down and students prepare to begin the new 2025 academic year, Staples Players begins preparation for a different kind of year. For the first time in a long time, Players will be running...

Not so happy holidays: students spend more time stressing over the CommonApp than celebrating the holidays, bringing immense stress to the holiday season.

Deck the halls—and refresh the status page: The senior December dilemma 

Angelina Matra, Managing Editor January 10, 2025

The air is getting brisk, the streets are filled with Christmas lights, and seniors all around Westport are celebrating the holiday season by huddling in front of computers, anxiously reloading their “application...

Students provide their opinions on the new albums released by Kendrick Lamar and Tyler the Creator, talking about how they performed musically, lyrically and thematically.

Artistic visions in contrast: students compare the albums GNX and CHROMAKOPIA

Danisha Nasution ’25, Paper Editor January 8, 2025

It’s Oct. 17 and you get a notification that feliciathegoat has posted on Instagram. “CHROMAKOPIA: october 28th.” Your Instagram feed is filled with reposts of this specific post, predictions and...

Elf on a shelf (or swinging on a door frame) is a memorable and universal tradition of Christmas even to those who don’t celebrate.

Holiday collision: Embracing Christmas while rediscovering Ramadan

Danisha Nasution '25, Paper Editor January 7, 2025

I don’t celebrate Christmas but the holiday dominates my phone screen every December. Christmas lists are a hot topic at lunch, TikTok influencers share holiday traditions, YouTubers dive into Vlogmas...

Students are stressed during the week leading up to break, however it provides an accomplishing and stress-free December break to be earned.

Students need assignments before break to allow stress-free holiday season

Siena Petrosinelli ’25, Associate Managing Editor January 6, 2025

The notorious week before break has arrived.  This is the time when students experience a downpour of school work, tests, projects and essays. Nevertheless, while most students hate the extreme pile...

While we spend our holiday seasons celebrating our families and friends that play such an important role in our lives, there are others in our lives that also deserve to be acknowledged and appreciated: the strangers we interact with. These interactions have helped shape me into the person I am today and have helped me get through some of my hardest moments.

An ode to the strangers in my life

Lily Hultgren ’25, Editor-in-Chief January 6, 2025

From Thanksgiving to New Year's Day, the holiday season is a time of appreciation. A celebration of all of the family and friends in our lives as we surround ourselves with loved ones and take part in...


Holiday activities bring together family, friends and a community by partaking in fun traditions that are centered around the holiday season, creating invaluable memories.

Use this activity guide for a cozy Christmas to make your holiday season complete

Anna Petrosino ’26, Paper Editor January 3, 2025

With the holidays just around the corner, it’s hard not to be excited for the presents waiting for us to open under the tree this year. But the holiday season is much deeper than the things to open;...

Staples students artistic talents are lighting up the auditorium hallway for the next 2 weeks as a part of the Staples Art Show.

Staples artists shine bright: the winter Staples art show has arrived

Camille Blundell '27, Paper Editor January 3, 2025

This week, the auditorium hall of Staples High School has transformed into a vibrant gallery as the Staples Art Show kicks off. With imagination and creativity on display, Staples students showcased their...

Although the Roman Empire is gone, Roman history should still receive respect like any other culture. Ancient monuments should not not be put at risk just to create buzz around a movie.

Beyond Togas and Gladiators: Why Latin Students Hate Roman Films

Phoebe Rosenberg ’27, Paper Editor January 2, 2025

Airbnb is hosting The Gladiator Colosseum experience in Rome, an event that gives fans of the “Gladiator” franchise or Roman history the ability to have a private showing of the over two thousand year...

Regardless of the dish, Christmas food goes beyond the recipe, it’s a celebration of culture, connection, and gratitude.

From lobster risotto to chocolate pecan pie: Unique holiday dishes

Ayaan Olasewere ’25, Web Sports Editor December 17, 2024

Whether you celebrate Christmas with your family or friends, or simply look forward to a break from school, Christmas holds a special place in American culture. While the classic holiday image of Christmas...

Moana 2 was released in theaters just a day before Thanksgiving on Nov. 27, 2024. The film shattered box office records, its five-day opening raking in an estimated $225 million.

After being adrift for years, Moana has finally come back to theaters

Olivia Saw '26, Assistant Business Manager December 17, 2024

Eight years since the release of the first movie, Disney princess Moana has finally come back to the big screen in “Moana 2.” Being one of my favorite Disney characters, I was extremely excited to...

Many stores line their shelves with holiday attractions that people may be intrigued to buy, such as stockings and wreaths.

Early holiday marketing is sweeping everyone into the holiday takeover

Malena Tortorella ’27, Staff Writer December 17, 2024

You step into your favorite store, ready to grab a few items that you have been wanting to pick up. It’s early November, and you’ve already made a list—some shampoo, a new jacket, maybe even a nice...

The long debate of Silver vs. Gold has often led to a victory for gold. This has caused many stores to stop selling silver jewelry.

Silver overlooked: the struggle for stylish, affordable jewelry

Sage Cohen ’25, Paper Editor December 17, 2024

As the holiday season approaches, I am actively making my Chanukah list. Recently I have felt a need for new jewelry as I have either lost mine or it has rusted. As I go onto popular sites like Every Jewels...

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