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It Starts with the Brain: A Look Into the Science Behind Risk-Taking

Claire O'Halloran and Alexandra O'Kane December 11, 2012

If your friend jumped off a bridge, would you do it too? Despite the fact that this question is commonly asked by parents—in the attempt to make their kids see the value in making good decisions—it...

The Slingshot Bros: Student Entrepreneurs Take Their Business to the Shops

Ellie Gavin, Staff Writer December 11, 2012

  Many Staples students shop at stores like Dovecote and Down Under, but how many of them can say that they actually sell a product there? The answer is two. Hamilton Kovtun ’15 and Robert...

Q&A The Man Behind the Desk: Principal John Dodig

Q&A The Man Behind the Desk: Principal John Dodig

Kelsey Shockey, Web Sports Editor December 11, 2012

It’s how all Staples students start their days: a reliable smile and nod from Principal John Dodig in the lobby. A few hours later, you can be sure to spot him outside the cafeteria. If he isn’t chatting...

Should Seniors Get a Break?

Should Seniors Get a Break?

Andrea Frost, Breaking News Managing Editor December 5, 2012

At the end of a long day filled with tests, projects and after school activities, a senior begins her homework and looks at the assignments in her planner: English essay, Gov test, Physics Utexas, Calc...

Twitter vs. Facebook: Have Tweets Surpassed Status Updates?

Twitter vs. Facebook: Have Tweets Surpassed Status Updates?

Joe Greenwald, Web Sports Editor November 28, 2012

The Isaac Stein’s of the world are a dying breed. Few active members of Facebook participate in the action known as “Writing a Status”, and even fewer care to write something worthwhile. The constitution...

The Who-ador?

Alex Spector, Staff Writer November 28, 2012

Over the last few weeks, one Fortuna's sandwich has become the talk of the town here at Staples High School. It's not the Chicken Parm, the Godfather, or the #35 with no onions. It's called the “Matty-dor”,...

Boiling It Down: Important Anniversaries/Holidays in November

Boiling It Down: Important Anniversaries/Holidays in November

Larissa Lieberson, Director of Social Media November 26, 2012

Whilst every day has it’s own reason to be celebrated, some days are more significant than others due to historical importance. With holidays ranging from ‘Sandwich Day’ to ‘Square Dance...

Tomorrow’s Technology in the Class Room Today: A Q & A with Mr. Jelen

Tomorrow’s Technology in the Class Room Today: A Q & A with Mr. Jelen

Danny Cooper, Features Editor November 12, 2012

Last year, Staples students heard about a new initiative that would be implemented throughout the school: Westport 2025. A large part of this previsioning of the district is integrating more technology...

A new shipment of batteries arrives at CVS in Westport on Sun., Oct. 28, the day before Hurricane Sandy is expected to hit.

Batteries: The Safety Net During Sandy

Ben Reiser, Managing Editor October 28, 2012

For More Coverage on Hurricane Sandy Click HERE.  On a day when hurricane preparations meant gas stations running out of gas, photos of Compo Beach appearing in The Los Angeles Times, and water beginning...

 A Once Popular Site Faces Decline

A Once Popular Site Faces Decline

Ellie Mann, Business Editor October 26, 2012

On Nov. 6, 2008, Gabriella Rizack ’13 was “doing homework.”  On Nov. 16, 2008, Rizack was “with lindseyy.”  And, on Nov. 28, 2008, Rizack told the Facebook world, “haha finally I got one...

Big Bucks for Babysitting

Haley Zeldes and Claire O’Halloran October 26, 2012

What other job can a teenager work for one hour watching TV while the kids sleep, only to receive the payment that can be earned after two hours of work at a minimum-wage job? In the current teenage culture,...

While You Were Out…

While You Were Out…

Emma Muro, A&E Editor October 26, 2012

Babysitting often comes off as the easiest teenage job, but many Staples students have found otherwise. If the awkward car rides home with the dad (“So...how’s school?”) weren’t enough, the shananagins...

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