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Some Staples teachers provide study guides or make time for extra review and questions during class in order to help students prepare for exams.
Midterm weighting, schedule revised as COVID cases rise
As the COVID-19 test positivity rate in Westport has increased rapidly to 253 new cases from Jan. 2 to Jan. 6, Westport Public Schools has put into place a temporary online learning option for symptomatic and vulnerable students.
Westport Public Schools to adopt temporary remote learning option for symptomatic, vulnerable students
Ice skaters of all skill levels enjoy spending time with family and friends on Saturday night, Dec. 18, 2021.
Westport PAL ice skating rink reopens amidst COVID-19
Students quarantining at home will have access to their classes virtually through a new online school accommodation beginning on Jan. 10 in order to mitigate the stress that comes with missing several days of school.
Staples High School temporarily reinstates remote learning
Haskell is the Senate Chairman of the joint Transportation Committee, Vice Chairman of the Government Administration & Elections Committee and serves on several other state committees.
Haskell seeks intermission from Senate position to begin law school
Staples High School plans to hold midterm exams from Jan 19-Jan 26.
Maintaining midterms benefits Staples students
The above infographic is representing the total number of school shootings, deaths, and injuries that have taken place since 2017. Statistics have been provided by NBC News’s school shooting tracker.
Uncertain and underprepared, students need more school safety procedures practice
Videos like the one above are featured on TikTok and in Instagram reels. They portray a certain beauty standard to the young girls and boys across the world, resulting in negative body image issues to form.
Social media perpetuates negative body standards, impacts young girls
Working conditions are just one of many considerations to make when shopping this holiday season. Many companies benefit from modern slavery or dangerous and unjust working conditions somewhere in the supply chain and should thus be avoided.
Impending holidays demand vigilant expenditure
My grandmother, Miriam Barros (left), and my mother, Jacqueline Passios (right), on a beach in Recife about 14 years into the dictatorship. Just two years after this photo was taken, Brazil held the first direct election for governor since the military regime started. According to Folha de S.Paulo, 48 million voters went to the polls.
Recognizing your American privilege: Why we are blessed to live in the US
Students oppose further plastic divider use
Students oppose further plastic divider use
For Staples alumni, school breaks change after they go off to college, not only in length, but in how they are viewed and how they choose to spend their time off.
Alumni home for the holidays, reflect on how break has changed
There are multiple COVID-19 testing sites around Westport and they all experience the same traffic-related issues on a regular basis. Sometimes these testing sites run out of COVID tests, which creates even more backlog.
Long waits at COVID-19 testing sites create frustration
Goldman (left) dressed up for the Michigan Vs. Ohio State rivalry football game.
Former Inklings editor Lys Goldman excels at University of Michigan
The three music platforms discussed in this podcast are also the most popular in the United States with a breakdown of listeners of 35% Spotify Music, followed by 19% Apple Music and 15% Amazon Music.
Students discuss preferred music platforms
Recently, the second season of ‘Euphoria’ premiered in an excellent follow-up to its acclaimed first season.
‘Euphoria’ season premiere satisfies, lives up to acclaimed first season
The documentary “Eating Our Way to Extinction” explores the relationship between animal agriculture and global warming, educating the audience and providing a general overview of the topic.
‘Eating Our Way to Extinction’ excels in providing overview of animal agriculture crisis
2021: A Polarizing Year in Music
2021: A Polarizing Year in Music
Many players play the base form of minecraft and enjoy the endless possibilities in a naturally generated world. For others, the game becomes completely customizable with add-ons that create new dimensions within the game, or allow you to make all of the animals 100 blocks tall or just a few pixels big.
Minecraft helps the stressed and overworked overcome brain-melting status
Pictured are Miranda, Carrie and Charlotte, who are the main characters of the show ‘Just Like That,’ which was released on Thursday Dec. 9 on HBO Max.
‘And Just Like That’ – the reboot of ‘Sex in the City’ underwhelms fans
German spaetzle dumplings serve as a perfect side
German spaetzle dumplings serve as a perfect side
Tik Tok salmon rice bowl; as easy as it gets
Tik Tok salmon rice bowl; as easy as it gets
Korean popcorn chicken serves as popular, tasty meal
Korean popcorn chicken serves as popular, tasty meal
This crowd-pleasing traditional Jewish dessert is a sweet and savory dish that everyone can enjoy.
Sweet, savory Jewish dessert promises to please
This classic pumpkin cake is perfect for ringing in the season and adds a unique twist on a popular fall flavor.
Maple pumpkin cake, great way to ring in the fall
Crystal collecting serves as a meaningful hobby
Crystal collecting serves as a meaningful hobby
Superfans cheer on Wreckers through themed games
Superfans cheer on Wreckers through themed games
Participating in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk helps raise awareness
Participating in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk helps raise awareness
Feeling peckish? Instead of going to Shake Shack, try eating some of the many wild fruits and plants growing all around your neighborhood.
Westport’s bounty serves as a fall foraging feast
From Oct. 8 - Oct. 11, the Westport Library organized another one of its book sales, featuring an immense collection of various books and other items.
Westport Library book sale fosters academia, community
Last Thursday, BLAME IT ON BABY appeared on spotify, apple music, and other music websites.
Second album this year further drives young rapper DaBaby’s music career
The new release show “Outer Banks” enhances a mysterious, adventurous teen drama show to allow viewers to binge watch during this time of being stuck inside.
‘Outer Banks’ creates a binge-worthy T.V series
Phoebe Waller-Bridge dominates airwaves with fantastic new releases
Phoebe Waller-Bridge dominates airwaves with fantastic new releases
The Strokes released “The New Abnormal” on April 10.
The Strokes new album makes great comeback
With two episodes each Sunday for the next five weeks, sports fans have something to look forward to in the short-term.
‘The Last Dance’ provides reprieve for sports fans worldwide
Mia Didio ’22 dribbles the ball from the point guard position after making a three point shot to start off the fourth quarter. This shot put the Wreckers up 23-20 and helped change the momentum of the game.
Second half rally pushes Staples girls’ basketball to be victorious over Darien
Francine Stevens ’23 ran in States last season. She placed second in the 100 yard sprint as well as the 200 yard sprint.
Stevens’ speed lands her spot at girls’ track nationals
Staples’ squash and gymnastics are both overlooked by the Staples community as they do not compete at school; however, both teams put in a lot of work and effort and would benefit from more representation.
Underrepresented Staples sports need more recognition
Girls indoor track is hopeful for their upcoming season after a year full of covid precautions.
Girls’ indoor track returns to normal season
The Staples boys lacrosse team ended their season 14-4. They made it to the FCIAC championship but lost against Darien. They are working hard to make sure they see different results this coming season.
Boys’ lacrosse trains hard for redemption
For Staples alumni, school breaks change after they go off to college, not only in length, but in how they are viewed and how they choose to spend their time off.
Alumni home for the holidays, reflect on how break has changed
Staples students are begrudgingly preparing for their midterms, which are now at a reduced weight.
Students evaluate reduced midterm weight, new policies
In 2017, the United States had the fastest growing squash population across the globe and saw junior participation grow fourfold, as per US Squash. In line with the national trend, Staples girls’ squash is seeing an increase in involvement, with 22 girls rostered this season compared to 16 last year.
Girls’ squash commences new season, grows in popularity
Notion was released in June 2018. Since then, it has gained popularity among students and the workplace, where it is high-functioning management software. According to Forbes, Notion has more than 20 million users as of Oct. 8.
Notion serves as excellent productivity tool for students
The three music platforms discussed in this podcast are also the most popular in the United States with a breakdown of listeners of 35% Spotify Music, followed by 19% Apple Music and 15% Amazon Music.
Students discuss preferred music platforms
Governor Ned Lamont plans to implement the most ambitious reopening plan in the tristate area since the pandemic started last year. Throughout March and April, all capacity limits for most businesses and personal retail stores are being lifted.
Connecticut’s transition to 100% capacity, eased restriction concerns among students
Increased flooding downtown threatens shops through costs and water damage
Increased flooding downtown threatens shops through costs and water damage
A COVID-19 vaccine is currently being developed.
Potential COVID-19 vaccine brings controversy
Two competing houses on Maple St. express opposing political viewpoints of the upcoming presidential election through banners, signs and flags. The WPD’s press release stated that signs placed on private property may not extend beyond the property line. In addition, it is recommended that residents remove their respective signs within two days after the election, or other specified event.
Removal of political signage around Westport prompts WPD response
Longshore golf course opens with COVID-19 restrictions
Longshore golf course opens with COVID-19 restrictions
Students, teachers work to respect pronouns, names
COVID-19 couldn’t stop these stunning movie stars from rocking the Oscars red carpet Sunday night.
The Oscars lookbook: glitz, glam, and gorgeous gowns
The new Dunkin’ Donuts spring menu displays new and exciting food and drink options that are sure to brighten up this spring season.
Dunkin’ Doughnuts Review
Those who identify as “super straight” have already adopted their own version of a pride flag, a rectangle divided between black and orange. Critics of the label have seen it as exclusionary and take issue with the attempts of “super straight” people to insert themselves into the LGBT community.
‘Super Straight’ trend provokes ire, discussions about transphobia 
Some vaccinated families were able to celebrate Passover traditionally, while others held their seder’s over zoom.
Staples students celebrate passover amid COVID-19
In 2017, the United States had the fastest growing squash population across the globe and saw junior participation grow fourfold, as per US Squash. In line with the national trend, Staples girls’ squash is seeing an increase in involvement, with 22 girls rostered this season compared to 16 last year.
Girls’ squash commences new season, grows in popularity
This past weekend, Gonzalez traveled to Tennessee to meet her All-American teammates and play in an East vs West game, which Gonzalez’s team won 5-0.
Soccer Star Gaby Gonzalez ’22 Scores All-American
Staples gets set to tip off at home against Fairfield Warde on March 28.
Staples Basketball Recap
Staples warming up before tip off against Brian McMahon with no fans in the gym.
The success of Staples basketball
The Staples Varsity softball team high-fives last year before COVID-19 began. This year, social distancing and mask wearing will be enforced so on field play will be very different.
Spring sports season brings mixed feelings to players
While the pasta options range in caloric density, all are easy to make and delicious in their own way.
Trader Joe’s offers variety of gnocchi to satisfy pasta cravings
Bachelor Matt James and winner of this season Rachal Kirkconnel had clear tension between them at the after the final rose ceremony. Rachel shed many tears, as Matt was so heartbroken he could barely speak.
Bachelor finale shocks Bachelor Nation
These are all of the materials needed to cuff any pair of pants and sew exciting stitches to the linings of clothing articles. This will revamp garments in addition to providing pops of color.
Crafting clothes proves fun quarantine activity
A hand showing female empowerment, which is similar to drawings that were shown in the movie.
Moxie inspires high schoolers to make a change
Emma Losonczy ’23 uses music as a way of focusing while studying in the library. The music helps Losonczy keep her mind awake while she writes an essay for English class.
Reviewing La Di Die
Photo by Shira Zeiberg “Operation Varsity Blues” is a documentary investigating the mastermind behind the scheme to get kids of rich families into top colleges.
Netflix film ‘Operation Varsity Blues’ sheds light on college admissions scandal
Staples students are cautious to travel due to the looming threat of COVID-19.
Students traveling for vacation raises COVID concerns
Each year, students must receive recommendations from teachers to enroll in specific level classes. Though these recommendations are helpful, they also can restrain students from taking classes they know they can handle.
Teacher recommendations do more harm than good
After making our way through the towns best diners and delis, we found that the classic Sherwood Diner breakfast sandwich was our favorite.
Students search for Westport’s best egg sandwich
First Lady Biden brings education to forefront of American politics
First Lady Biden brings education to forefront of American politics
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In the spirit of the holidays and saving money, this imitation recipe provides the blueprint to create the flavor-bomb that is sugar cookie syrup, for use in coffee or whatsoever you choose.

Starbucks sugar cookie imitation syrup warms the soul

Maya Hruskar '23, Paper News Editor • January 8, 2022

Dancers were able to enjoy each others company, and make the most out of their 2021 winter showcase.

The Spot’s Winter showcase brings holiday cheer

Julia Leitner '23, Web Sports editor • January 8, 2022

Trader Joes has amazing holiday snacks which appeal to everyone. These are all great for on the go or a relaxed night at home. Each was very affordable and came to a total of 17 dollars.

The perfect Trader Joes holiday treats you never knew you needed

Shira Zeiberg , Outreach Manager • January 8, 2022

With American-style handmade chocolates boasting European quality, the Bridgewater Chocolate Box Shop is hosting a pop-up on 11 Church Ln, open weekends until Dec. 19.

Bridgewater Chocolate pops into Westport for the holidays

Allison Gillman '23, Assistant Business Manager • January 8, 2022

Ice skating is one of the activities that can be done outside during the winter. It is a great way to stay active while also enjoying the cool climate.

Outdoor winter activities stop seasonal boredom

Audrey Kercher ’23, Web Arts Editor • January 8, 2022

Commonly seen around Staples High School are big rings, small rings, gold rings and silver rings, all with different types of designs on them.

Looking for a great gift?

Izzy Sareen '22, Staff Writer • December 16, 2021

On Dec. 3, 4, and 5 Bedford Acting Group performed the musical Annie. The cast and crew was so excited to return to the in person shows after a year of modifications due to covid.

Bedford Acting Group preforms Annie

Alix Glickman ’23, Web Features editor • December 16, 2021

These vegan chocolate cupcakes are delicious and taste just like regular chocolate cupcakes, while also being an appropriate dessert for many diets.

Vegan cupcakes serve as healthy, delicious dessert

Genevieve Frucht ’24, Staff Writer • December 16, 2021

Enjoy this on-the-go, nut-free, and delicious trail mix wherever you go.

Homemade trail mix promotes allergy-safe snacks

Valerie Dreyfuss '22, Paper Opinions Editor • November 24, 2021

Power balls are a super easy and quick recipe that ensures fullness at breakfast. Preparing them the night before will allow you to be able to take them on the go quickly when you are running late in the morning.

How to make a simple grab-and-go breakfast

Betti Kobak ’22, Managing Editor • November 24, 2021

Staples boys' soccer dominates first round of state tournament

Staples boys’ soccer dominates first round of state tournament

Madeline Michalowski ’22, Assistant Creative Director • November 14, 2021

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The Staples girls soccer team played Wilton in the FCIAC championship game. Staples won with a final score of 1-0.

Wreckers beat Wilton in girls soccer FCIAC championship

Hannah Kail '22, Staff Writer • November 9, 2021

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Crystal collecting serves as a meaningful hobby

Crystal collecting serves as a meaningful hobby

Tierney Kugel ’22, Breaking News Manager • November 4, 2021

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