A data breach involving PowerSchool, a widely used student information system database, was reported on Dec. 28. However, students and teachers in the Westport public school system received an email on...
The U.S. Supreme Court announced on Wednesday, Dec. 19 that it will hear TikTok’s appeal of a controversial federal law that could ban the popular social media app in the U.S. The law, signed by President...
What do Staples students and police officers have in common? They both bleed blue and have a knack for dodgeball!
Staples’ Teen Awareness Group and the Westport Youth Commission, in conjunction...
Staples has secured its place as the number one public high school in Connecticut, according to the 2024 Niche rankings released in October. Staples also ranked first in the state for Best College Prep...
The Porch at Christie's closed its doors on Dec. 21, 2024. According to an email sent out to customers Dec. 9, the restaurant and coffee shop was closing in order to allow its owners to focus on their...
Lily Rimm ’25, Associate Managing Editor
• January 4, 2025
Westport’s Greens Farms Elementary School was placed in a “shelter in place” after a threatening text allegedly targeting the school was received on Dec. 13. This suspected case of “swatting,”...
The United States is on track for a typical season of influenza for the 24-25 year, leaving many sick and experiencing more cases than the previous year. However, in order to prevent more cases from rising,...
Santa Claus is coming to town—and he’s making plenty of stops near Westport this holiday season. From traditional mall meet-and-greets to quirky underwater appearances, there’s no shortage of opportunities...
It’s the most wonderful time of the year for all music lovers – Spotify Wrapped has arrived. Spotify Wrapped is the apps’ end-of-year feature that summarizes users’ past year of listening. It reveals...
Anna Kercher ’25, Associate Paper Managing Editor
• December 9, 2024
Around 10 donated toys collected for the Lighthouse Program of Bridgeport were taken from the toy drive boxes at Staples High School the weekend of Nov. 22. This toy drive was set up and promoted by Staples...
Westport police have made a significant development in their ongoing investigation into the smash-and-grab robbery that occurred at the Lux, Bond & Green jewelry store in May.
Authorities announced...
Riko’s Pizza has officially opened its doors in Westport, adding to the growing list of locations for this popular Stamford-based pizza chain. Known for its signature thin crust and hot oil pizzas, Riko’s...
As the holidays near, people begin booking flights and plans to see their families. Unfortunately for Haitian residents, that is no longer an option. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has banned...
