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Noah Wolff ’25 gets ready to hit a forehand. Photo contributed by Noah Wolff.

Underhanded, undeterred; Wolff turns setback into success

Amelia Berkowitz ’27, Web News Editor April 29, 2025

By any measure Noah Wolff ’25 had a remarkable season last year for the Staples boys’ tennis team. He played number one singles and finished with a 12-6 conference record. He led the team to runner-up...

The recent inflation rate of Staples students with 504 plans has led students to question the validity and necessity of the accommodations.

The 504 trend: 504 accommodations on the rise, creating a negative stigma for recipients and hampering academic equity

Alexis Jacobs ’26 and Sophie Smith ’26 March 24, 2025

*Names followed by an asterisk have been changed for anonymity Amanda* ’23 has always been academically strong but struggled with AP Calculus. No matter how much she studied, she couldn’t finish...

Three students, Melissa Pappas (left), Mia Lewis (center) and Jona Bernstein (right), took on the challenge of restocking tampons and pads in every female bathroom following the implementation of the Connecticut Menstrual Equity Act.

Students speak up: Menstrual Equity Act brings back tampons, but will they stay?

Nina Bowens ’25, Editor in Chief February 10, 2025

Many Staples students have shared a similar experience: their period arrives early, and they are forced to make an uncomfortable decision of either wading up toilet paper or making the embarrassing trip...

Matthew Corrigan ’26 warms up for the game.

Corrigan’s homecoming: a hometown rivalry as Warde faces Staples

Anna Petrosino ’26, Paper Editor February 6, 2025

From Mustang to Wrecker, Matthew Corrigan ’26 faced a rivalry in the Staples boys’ basketball game versus Warde on Tuesday, Jan. 28.  Corrigan transferred from Warde High School this year as a...

Aidan Lapatine ’26 (left) and Logan Noorily ’25 (right) co-lead Staples’ Students Demand Action chapter, aiming to educate the greater Westport community about gun violence.

Students Demand Action: school club combats gun violence through educational efforts

Lila Boroujerdi ’26, Web Features Editor January 29, 2025

One dead in Louisiana. Two in Illinois. It’s been less than a month into 2025 and the words “mass shooting” have once again begun to dominate national headlines. Rather than celebrating the new year,...

“The Westport Show,” produced by Amy Palmer, is coming soon and will spotlight the incredible local businesses, talent, and people that make Westport unique.

Small town, big stories: Amy Palmer’s new series celebrates Westport’s unseen talents

Sophia Jaramillo ’27, Staff Writer November 27, 2024

You’ve seen “The Kardashians”, you’ve seen “The Bachelor.” Now, get ready for something closer to home. Producer Amy Palmer is bringing her storytelling magic to Westport with The Westport...

Reported weapon threats and concerning comments at CT schools as of Oct. 16.

CT faces school threats, local teams work to ensure student safety

A Staples student was arrested by the Westport Police Department on Sept. 16, following a threat made on social media. Earlier that same day, threatening graffiti was found in Staples bathrooms. The two...

Many student-athletes are forced to choose one path: Staples teams or club teams.

Pressure to prioritize: the challenge between choosing high school or club sports

Amelia Berkowitz ’27, Web News Editor October 22, 2024

The Staples boys’ tennis team finished as the state runner-up last year, losing to Greenwich in a tight finals match. State runner-up is an impressive feat. But it’s even more impressive considering...

Mel Stanger '23 at New York Fashion Week, modeling the red suit that shows women’s empowerment.

Strutting into style: Mel Stanger ’23 takes on New York Fashion Week

Camilla Garfield ’27, Paper Editor October 14, 2024

Staples’ Mel Stanger ’23 took one of the biggest steps in her modeling career this September: walking the runway at New York Fashion Week. From working with universally known designers to experiencing...

Numerous spotted lanternflies are infesting Westport. They are commonly found on wood surfaces, like this one is, or other hard surfaces. Lanternflies should be killed when sighted.

Spotted lanternfly infestation spreads, Staples environmentalists express concern

Andi Jacobs ’26, Web Arts Editor October 7, 2024

The population of lantern flies, an invasive species originating in Asia, has increased since last summer, putting Westport’s ecosystem at risk.  Lantern flies feed on a wide range of plants, including...

At a powerlifting competition in April, Abe Lobsenz ’25 broke three state records for his weight class. 102.5kg for bench, 155 kg for squat and 195kg for deadlift.

Powerlifters pursue national records, co-found club

Ayaan Olasewere ’25, Web Sports Editor May 16, 2024

While powerlifting, weightlifting and lifting have some similarities, powerlifting’s aim is different. At its base, powerlifting is the effort to maximize absolute strength in the three main lifts of...

On Feb. 27, gathered on North Avenue across from Staples High School and Bedford Middle School to peacefully protest against racism and discrimination in Westport Public Schools. The protest lasted from 7:30-8:30 a.m.

Westport Public Schools face accusations of racism

Lily Hultgren ’25 and Zoe Alpert ’25 April 23, 2024

Westport Public Schools received calls for a reform of its policies regarding racism following a peaceful protest on Feb. 27, outside of Staples High School and Bedford Middle School. The protest was in...

Parents, students and members of the Westport community gather in protest against racism in the schools.

Westport rallies against racism: Community protests discrimination in public schools

Ruby Kantor ’24, Paper Managing Editor March 12, 2024

As the morning sun rose and students made their way to school on Feb. 27, protesters lined North Avenue with signs, posters and a powerful feeling of autonomy.  Following the Board of Education meeting...

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