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The installation of Westport’s new permanent Rainbow Pride crosswalk was completed on Monday, Oct. 2. It is located at the intersection of Taylor Place and Jesup Road.

Westport completes permanent rainbow Pride crosswalk

Genevieve Frucht’24, Editor-in-Chief October 6, 2023

Westport’s permanent rainbow Pride crosswalk was completed on Monday, Oct. 2. The crosswalk is located at the intersection of Taylor Place and Jesup Road. The crosswalk was approved in June 2023 by...

Eva Glennon ’24 and Jona Bernstein ’25 take a brief break in Italian class as phone alarms went off from the National Wireless Emergency Alert System. 
Photo dramatization by Ella Harrington ’25.

BREAKING NEWS: Nationwide emergency test alarms causes confusion in classrooms

Ella Harrington ’25, Web News Editor October 6, 2023

Throughout the country, every television, radio and cellphone blared out the distinctive warning tone of an emergency alert at 2:20 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 4. The Federal Emergency Management Coordinators...

The above graphic compares a normal heart (left) to a heart with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy(right). Mike Papale was inspired to create In a Heartbeat after he had been unexpectedly diagnosed with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Graphic by Hannah Salpeter 25.

In a Heartbeat offers free cardiac screenings to Westport students Oct. 4

Hannah Salpeter '25, Staff Writer October 4, 2023

In a Heartbeat, a state-based nonprofit, will be providing the Westport community with free EKG screenings on Oct. 4 from 3 -7:30 p.m. in the Staples High School cafeteria. The only requirement to receive...

‘Crabbing’ in Westport has caused a larger issue, with the fisherman parked illegally along the streets surrounding the beach area.

Parking violations raise questions about ‘crabbing’ in Westport

Addison Coughlin ’25, Arts Editor October 4, 2023

‘Crabbing,’ the activity of fishing for crabs has sparked debate in Westport as the cars, thought to be those belonging to the ‘crabbers,’ lined up surrounding the beach area. Residents have complained...

Families throughout the community came to participate in the Smart Walk for Smart Kids with Disabilities and to raise money for the organization.

Smart Walk for Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities nurtures awareness, provides support

Charlotte Berner ’25, Assistant Business Manager October 4, 2023

The fourth annual “Smart Walk for Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities” took place on Sunday, Oct. 1, at Sherwood Island State Park. Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities, a nonprofit organization...

BREAKING NEWS: Floods in Westport create significant hazards

Ruby Kantor '24, Paper Managing Editor September 29, 2023

Flash floods spread throughout the New York City and Southern Connecticut area, causing road shutdowns, down trees, home wreckage and other hazards.  The expected rainfall rate is 0.5 to one inch in...

The Nile Virus is not the first mosquito related virus to spread in Connecticut in recent years. Eastern Equine Encephalitis and Zika Virus have both also had a Connecticut presence.

Advisory warning: Nile virus-infected mosquitos spread across Westport

Rylie Cordella ’25 and Alice Frascella ’25 September 22, 2023

Aspetuck Health District of Westport released an advisory on Sept. 7 warning residents of an increasing rate of mosquitoes with Nile Virus. The advisory focuses on infected mosquitoes found in Westport...

Two assailants were caught on camera assaulting and stealing a car from a mans home in Westport. One of them has since been caught, leaving one on the loose. Another accomplice has been taken into custody and is facing many charges.

Two assailants arrested in connection to recent carjackings

Ava Coyle '25, Social Media Manager September 22, 2023

Derrick McGill, 39, and a Waterbury youth were arrested on Tuesday, Sept. 19, after being linked to a recent carjacking in Westport. A total of five cars stolen from Rhode Island and two towns in Connecticut,...

First student buses are parked outside the front of Staples High School.

New bus company causes disruptions, concerns in school community

Poppy Harrington '25 and Ella Harrington '25 September 22, 2023

Since the start of the 2023-2024 school year, buses have been consistently stationed outside all Westport Public schools day and night, causing disruptions in traffic patterns and noise.  Many of the...

Soaring temperatures, primarily across the Northeast, triggered concerns about the quality of learning that students were gaining whilst under such strenuous conditions. Soaring heat temperatures can also have more tragic effects. According to a study at Boston University, there are likely over 10,000 deaths in the US from extreme heat each year.

High temperatures compel early dismissals in older school buildings, highlight dangers of climate change on education

Henry Watson '25 and Corbin Chaney '25 September 21, 2023

Ninety-degree and higher temperatures across Connecticut in early September 2023 forced schools with antiquated infrastructure to dismiss students. This decision followed a summer of extreme weather records...

Dr. Landon made had big impact on the district during his long tenure as Superintendent.

Former Superintendent Dr. Elliot Landon passes at 82; leaves behind legacy

Matthew Stashower ’25, Paper Sports Editor September 21, 2023

Former superintendent of schools, Dr. Elliot Landon, passed away on Thursday Aug. 31 at the age of 82. Landon served as the superintendent from 1999-2016 and led the district through changes such as mold...

The playground, along with the classroom used for Little Wreckers will remain in place for the 2023-24 school year as the programs ability to open is decided.

Little Wreckers Preschool moves out of Staples due to low enrollment, financial concerns

Caitlin Jacob ’24 and Zara Saliba '26 September 20, 2023

The Little Wreckers preschool program left Staples High School for the 2023-24 school year due to a decline in enrollment. The project had been designed to provide Westport Public School employees with...

Students are paying $115 per test this year to take the AP exam. This is a $5 increase from last years $110.

AP exam prices rise once again

Avery Michalowski '26, Assistant Creative Director September 19, 2023

The AP exam price escalated from $110 to $115 this school year due to the spike in the cost of running the exam itself. AP Central states the base exam fee for schools in the US is $98 per exam. So...

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