Anti-government protests in Iran
January 12, 2018
By Taha Banatwala ‘21 Demonstrations began December 28th in Mashhad and continued to spread through December 31st to various cities including the nation's capital, Tehran. There are countless videos showing footage of peaceful protestors expressing their resentment of Hassan Rouhani’s presidency....
Congressman Jim Himes On Mueller investigation, gun control
January 9, 2018
By Ella Berg '20 Congressman Jim Himes of Connecticut’s 4th District visited Westport Town Hall on Wednesday, Jan. 3, where he answered questions regarding current political activity and plans for the future regarding his representation of Connecticut. Despite the evening’s impending snowstorm...
Alabama’s election is more than special––it’s the turning point
December 15, 2017
By Eden Schumer '18 Time Magazine has officially named the “Silence Breakers” the Person of the Year–– these people are the women and men who have come forward with their stories of sexual harassment and assault––for speaking out, for launching a movement, and as the Washington Post cred...
Our chance for change
December 15, 2017
By Sarah Berkowsky '19 Since what has felt like the dawn of time, men, women and everyone in between has likely had an unwanted encounter with someone making sexual advances. Sexual assault and harassment are still very much around today. It’s not just alive, but it’s thriving. Call it by wha...
Let’s talk about sex, baby: the need for comprehensive sexual education in America
December 15, 2017
By Jamie Orseck '19, Maddie Baildon '19, Kristin Butler '18, Monique Østbye '18 and Ben Roland '19 At Staples there is a Title IX Compliance Officer who is trained to investigate issues regarding sexual assault and harassment. This information is crucial to publicize to students. Under Title IX, ...
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Claire Redmer '21, Editor-in-Chief
Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont issued an executive order closing public schools on March 15, beginning an unprecedented time of completely online schooling. While this se...
Restaurants open socially distanced seating areas for Westporters
June 4, 2020
Reopening school in fall risky, should not be done
June 3, 2020
Reopening economy will save more lives than national lockdown
June 3, 2020
Connecticut reopening brings both worry and excitement
May 28, 2020
Lamont announces barbershops, hair salons delayed until June
May 28, 2020
