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Westport will charge electric vehicle drivers fees at 35 charging stations across town and railroad lots, with a rate of 35 cents per kilowatt-hour and an additional idling fee at certain locations, to promote sustainable and economically viable EV use.

Westport implements electric vehicle charging fees

Liora Perkins ’25 and Lily Rimm '25 March 18, 2024

Charging electric vehicles at public stations in Westport will soon come with a cost, as the town prepares to implement fees starting March 11.  This decision, approved in December, initially planned...

Defne Merih ’24 earned the high honors distinction by being in the top 4% of her graduating class.

Staples announces 2024 high honors recipients

Genevieve Frucht ’24, Editor in Chief March 18, 2024

Twenty Staples seniors were informed that they would be graduating with high honors on Feb. 28. Students receiving this award had grade point averages (GPAs) that placed them in the top 4% of the 2024...

Connecticut is widely considered a “blue” state, but has used its 7 electoral votes for a fair number of Republicans in the past century.

Presidential primaries provide first voting opportunity for some students

Alex Gaines '25, Creative Director March 18, 2024

The Presidential Primary in Connecticut will be held on April 2, allowing any Westport resident to vote for their preferred Democratic and Republican candidate for the presidential election this November. While...

Parking limits begin in the spring, restricting cars from remaining downtown for more than three hours during 6 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Westport to start enforcing new downtown parking limits

Matthew Stashower ’25, Paper Sports Editor March 15, 2024

New downtown parking rules will limit residents from parking longer than three hours from 6 a.m. - 8 p.m. This change will affect 500 parking spaces, mostly in the Parker Harding Plaza parking lot....

Many Staples students were worried as pop-up buttons that read “Stop the TikTok Ban!” showed up on their phones a few days ago, an effort made by Bytedance, the company that owns Tiktok, to kill the bill dubbed the “Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Act.” The bill has potential to ban TikTok in the U.S.,  as the legislation made its way through the House this past week and now finds itself trying to slug through the Senate.

BREAKING NEWS: “TikTok Ban” Bill soars through the House

Nina Bowens '25, On The Wreckord Producer March 15, 2024

After a 352-65 vote this past Wednesday, the House of Representatives passed a new bill that would grant the President the ability to deem social media apps under control of foreign contenders, such as...

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...

Long Lots Elementary sets plans in motion for the redesign of the school. In doing so, they allot space for Stepping Stones Preschool to get integrated into the new design.

Stepping Stones Preschool set to merge with Long Lots Elementary

Zara Saliba ’26, Features Editor March 11, 2024

Stepping Stones Preschool, after 20 years of being at Coleytown Elementary, will move into the new Long Lots Elementary school once the rebuild process is complete.  Stepping Stones Preschool is an...

The Westport Farmers’ Market has been holding the seed exchange every year since 2010.

Westport Farmers’ Market Annual Seed Exchange on March 7

Ayaan Olasewere ’25, Web Features Editor March 10, 2024

The Westport Farmers’ Market will hold its 14th annual seed exchange to promote seed saving and learning about seeds on Thursday, March 7 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m..  The Westport Farmers’ Market...

Anthropology, a social studies course, will be offered as an Early College Experience (ECE) course for the 2024-2025 school year. Students can sign up for a more challenging version of the course that offers benefits such as earning college credit at a discounted rate that can transfer to 87% of secondary institutions.

Anthropology ECE class approved in time for course selections

Rachel Olefson, Web News Editor March 7, 2024

Anthropology, a preexisting class at Staples focussing on the “major theories about the development of man, culture and civilization”, according to the Program of Studies, has just been approved to...

Norovirus has impacted thousands of U.S. citizens, primarily children resulting in severe symptoms and hospitalization.

Norovirus sweeps the northeast, infecting thousands

Katherine Phelps '25, Opinions Paper Editor March 6, 2024

Cases of norovirus, a hyper-contagious stomach bug, are on the rise in the U.S, particularly in the northeast. While norovirus is common this time of year across the country, there has been an abnormal...

The personal finance course can help students learn about saving and spending.

Personal finance becomes required course for graduation

Alice Frascella ’25, Web Arts Editor March 1, 2024

Starting with the 2027 class, students will be mandated to take personal finance. Students can opt to take this course in either their junior or senior year, but completion is mandatory for graduation....

Signs are now on the inside and outside of every door that allows entrance and exit to the Staples building.

Student Council launches slogan ‘Don’t be a Pain, Go Through the Main’

Elsa D’Elia ’25, Staff Writer February 29, 2024

The Student Council introduced their new slogan, “Don't be a Pain, Go Through the Main,” aiming to encourage students to use only the main entrance for entering and exiting the premises. This initiative...

Protestors gathered in front of Staples across the street from the main entrance. Cars honked to show their support towards the movement.

BREAKING NEWS: Students and Westport residents gather in front of Staples and Bedford to peacefully protest against racism

Olivia Saw ’26, Web Arts Editor February 28, 2024

A crowd of varied students, parents and Westport residents gathered in front of Staples High School and Bedford Middle School on Feb. 27 to peacefully protest against accusations of racism at Westport...

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