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The Patagonia located in downtown Westport is set to close on Dec. 24. (Contributed by Patagonia.com)

Westport Patagonia, last location in Connecticut, set to close on Christmas Eve

Storey Ahl ’25, Staff Writer December 18, 2023

The downtown Westport Patagonia, located at 87 Post Road East, will close its downtown Westport location on Christmas Eve after 18 years in business. The reason for the stores closing is unknown. After...

With the end of the four-month long actors strike came the above terms, which the AMPTP agreed to after actors and crew members alike walked picket lines outside major film and television studios throughout the duration of the strike.

SAG-AFTRA actors vote to end four-month long strike

Rachel Olefson ’25, Web News Editor December 6, 2023

The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) voted to ratify their new contract with the Alliance of Motion Picture and TV Producers (AMPTP) on Dec. 5, officially...

During Wallace’s study on toxic achievement culture, she interviewed hundreds of parents to understand the discrepancy of parents expectations of their children versus what their children believe their parents expect of them. Adults from all over the country and different backgrounds had been interviewed.

Counseling department hosts author Jennifer Wallace, emphasizes importance of mattering

Caitlin Jacob, Communications Coordinator December 4, 2023

School counselor Deborah Slocum led a conversation with author Jennifer Wallace on behalf of the counseling department about the importance of combating toxic achievement culture at the Westport Public...

Wakeman Town Farm’s pond was built in the 1990’s to filter the runoff and pollutants from the building of Bedford Middle School’s fields.

Wakeman Town Farm’s Detention Pond completes first phase of restoration

Ayaan Olasewere '25, Web Features Editor December 1, 2023

Wakeman Town Farm recently finished the restoration of its detention pond with the help of a Patagonia grant in hopes of addressing the growth of invasive species over the years.  Doing so will allow...

Sherwood Diner temporarily closed down to remodel on Oct 30 for an unknown period of time. Although unconfirmed, the restaurant reportedly renovates the restaurants kitchen. To see updates, follow @sherwooddinerct on Instagram.

Sherwood Diner closes for remodel

Samantha Sandrew '25, Associate Web Managing Editor November 21, 2023

The Sherwood Diner temporarily closed for an unknown period of time on Oct. 30. The diner is reportedly making changes to their kitchen, although unconfirmed. The establishment encourages following their...

Jill Dillon (D) was elected to the Board of Education via write-in ballots on Nov. 7.

Behind the scenes of local election winner Jill Dillon’s write-in election success

Alexis Jacobs '26, Staff Writer November 21, 2023

Write-in candidate Jill Dillon was elected to a position on the Board of Education in Westport’s 2023 election. The Board Of Education also voted in Lee Goldstein (D), Neil Phillips (D), Camilo Riano...

While every local race for each commission and board were important, much attention was paid to the Board of Education’s (BOE) candidates this election cycle–with particular focus on how voters would react to the new campaign priorities by Republicans. In the previous 2021 election cycle, the Republican candidates for the BOE captured 42.77%. This year, they achieved 18.81% of the vote.

Local Westport Democrats win Board of Education, retain two other boards

Henry Watson ’25, News Editor November 16, 2023

The local Democratic party and Board of Education (BOE) write-in candidate Jill Dillon, won a resounding victory in Westport on Nov. 7, 2023. The Democratic party won a majority of the available seats...

Savvy Smoker, the new smoke and vape shop, replaces Subway located on 940 Post Rd E, Westport, Connecticut. Stores like this one have been under some pretty heated controversy lately, adding to the debate around smoking and vaping.

Increased number of smoke shops in Westport arouses controversy

Anna Kercher, Features Editor November 16, 2023

Savvy Smoker, a new smoke shop, was recently opened in Westport, adding to the increased amount of smoke and vape shops in town and inciting a controversial stir of opinions.  Westport now has four...

To implement the ban on new smoke shops in Westport, several changes must be made to existing laws, including banning smoke shops from all zoning districts and requiring special permits to sell tobacco products.

Planning and Zoning Commission reveals potential ban on smoke shops in Westport

Zara Saliba '26 and Sophie Smith ’26 November 12, 2023

Several Planning & Zoning Commission (P&Z) members proposed a new ban to eliminate new smoke shops and signage being built in Westport, according to their discussion on Oct. 16.  Most commissioners,...

The Fitcore playground at Bedford Middle School has been finished. The structure will become available to the community once the students and staff have been trained on its components and safety protocols.

New playgrounds at middle schools fosters new activity, health benefits

Charlotte Berner '25, Staff Writer November 9, 2023

New playgrounds have been built at both Coleytown and Bedford Middle Schools using the $8.4 million that Westport received under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) in 2021. These are the same funds used...

This is an image from Staples’ 1989 yearbook, featuring the popular event and encapsulating the excitement from the student section.

Staples strives to uphold pep rally tradition

Audrey Curtis '25, Web Photostory Editor November 9, 2023

Athletic Director VJ Sarullo sent out an email on Oct. 31, to all staff and students, announcing the second postponement of the annual Pep Rally due to weather conditions.  The 2023 pep rally was originally...

According to Niche, Staples no longer deserved the number one spot for public high schools in Connecticut, as the lack diversity

Staples falls to second in connecticut education, lacks diversity

Storey Ahl '25, Staff Writer October 30, 2023

Staples High School’s ranking has fallen from first place to second place, according to the Connecticut high school rankings by Niche. In the preceding four years, Staples has been ranked by Niche as...

Staples Chartwell staff remains just as busy even without properly working toasters. Students go to order their unique sandwiches that come with a special Chartwell touch. Students line up every lunch wave to see and check in on their favorite staff members.

Cafeteria faces student outcry over absence of hot sandwiches

Ava Chun '25, Paper Arts Editor October 26, 2023

It was revealed that in the Staples cafeteria on Oct. 18, Chartwells is looking into solely having panini presses instead of the toasters due to the technical complications with the toaster ovens, which...

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