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High schools should implement mandatory life skill classes for students to take to better prepare them for their future.

Why life skills deserve a place in every high school curriculum

Austin Heyer ’27, Staff Writer June 5, 2025

When high schoolers graduate today many can read Shakespeare and factor equations. However they can’t seem to make a budget, cook a meal or stay on schedule. In school we focus on content, and learning,...

“The Diary of Anne Frank” was shown from May 21-24, taking place in the Black Box Theatre of Staples High School.

Small stage, big impact: Staples Players bring ‘The Diary of Anne Frank’ to life

Malena Tortorella ’27, Staff Writer June 4, 2025

The lights dim, the room grows quiet and still, the stage left in disarray. Just moments earlier, the room was filled with chatter and enjoyment, all of this coming to a stop as Nazi soldiers storm into...

Class of sleepy teens in during the school day.

Teens versus the clock: why does school start so early?

Annabelle Katz ’26, Staff Writer May 20, 2025

Another morning waking up exhausted. If sleep is essential to survival, why are we the only age group forced to compromise our sleep schedules? We're overworked, exhausted and constantly running on empty....

Winning the San Diego Crew Classic this year is a prime example of how hard work in high school brings joy and brightens futures. Hard work in youth pays off in every aspect of life. Hard work paves a better path for your future and allows teens to grow, learn and mature. It helps me to stay focused on my goals and teaches me true reward.

Cut the “I’ll do it later” talk out

Caroline Zajac ’25, Staff Writer May 19, 2025

To many, high school can be a time to goof off and fully embrace your teenage years. However, coming from someone who both slacked and worked hard, I’m telling you right now it is not the time to slack...

Trump’s reinterpretations of multiple immigration related statues has prompted controversy and concerns over their constitutionality.

President Trump’s immigration policies constitute flagrant violations of due process

Will Enquist ’26, Paper Managing Editor May 19, 2025

In the weeks leading up to the AP Government exam, I have been cramming countless required documents, court cases and legislative rules. Although much of the content covered in AP Government can be intricate,and...

According to the  U.S. News & World Report, 74% of students feel overwhelmingly stressed about applications. Here’s a guide on how to handle college admissions.

College apps nearly got the best of me: Here’s what I wish I knew

Ella Harrington ’25, Staff Writer May 19, 2025

I’m not an expert, so if you're reading this hoping I’ll tell you to ED to XYZ school or whether it’s “worth it” to retake the SAT, you might be in the wrong place. That’s a job for your counselor,...

The Department of Education threatens to defund Harvard and other universities if they don’t comply with demands to change diversity, equity and inclusion programs and mask use in on campus protests. Although many universities listen to the department, Harvard still resists.

Why universities matter: How defunding Harvard will hurt America, the world beyond education

Phoebe Rosenberg ’27, Paper Editor May 19, 2025

Cancer, heart disease, neurodegenerative diseases, obesity and diabetes, infectious diseases and organ transplantation. All are being researched at Harvard University, and all are at risk of losing federal...

My imperfect hands after a stressful week.

Unpolished Me: How biting my nails reflects my imperfections

Alexis Jacobs ’26, Web Features Editor May 19, 2025

I wish I was one of those girls with the perfectly strong, long nails that reach above their finger tip gracefully extending the lines of their fingers. You know, the girls with the fresh coat of pastel...

For some students it can be very challenging balancing out social life and homework in a healthy way. Some days it feels like studying takes over your whole clock.

Homework can wait – I need 45 minutes to decompress

Brooke Kirkham ’27, Staff Writer May 19, 2025

By the time I get home from school, I'm done. My brain is fried, my ears are ringing from all the hallway noise and I feel like I've been going nonstop since 7 a.m. Between class discussions, constant...

This USC Speak Your Mind Challenge isn’t just a trend,  it’s a reminder to speak up, check in, and support mental health.

Silence after the splash: The real message behind the USC Ice Bucket Challenge is being lost

Sophia Jaramillo ’27, Staff Writer May 19, 2025

If you’ve been on social media in the past month, you’ve probably scrolled past video after video of friends and students drenching themselves in freezing water and tagging others to do the same like...

Coachella used to set the tone. Now, it just follows the algorithm.

Coachella isn’t cool anymore, and honestly? That’s fine.

Bailey Lillvis ’27, Staff Writer May 7, 2025

For decades, Coachella was the literal apex of music culture. It was where legends returned (yes, Beychella), where new icons emerged and where fashion trends were born. It mattered. For a while, if you...

While some students enjoy participating in class, other students don’t and are being penalized for it.

Redefining participation: Why being quiet doesn’t mean disengaged

Austin Heyer ’27, Staff Writer May 1, 2025

I got my grade back for an English assignment and I was surprised to find I had lost points. I didn’t lose points because my writing was weak or my analysis of the book was bad. I lost points because...

This year's spring allergies are reported to be longer and worse than usual, with some areas of the northeast's allergy seasons being extended three weeks.

Achoo! A how-to on surviving the 2025 allergy season

Camille Blundell ’27, Paper Editor May 1, 2025

As flowers bloom, trees get greener and the Staples courtyard fills with free period tanners, joy seems to have been brought back into the dull school day. Everything is perfect until you wake up with...

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