At the end of a long day filled with tests, projects and after school activities, a senior begins her homework and looks at the assignments in her planner: English essay, Gov test, Physics Utexas, Calc...

Students, keep your packing lists. Parents, keep your tickets booked. Teachers, get ready for the break that you planned for. The Westport Board of Education decided on the night of Dec. 3, 2012, with...

At 8:22 am on a Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday, I can usually be found walking down the hallway to my next class, counting on receiving a good 20 minutes of Communication Time before I actually have to...

The Isaac Stein’s of the world are a dying breed. Few active members of Facebook participate in the action known as “Writing a Status”, and even fewer care to write something worthwhile. The constitution...

Whilst every day has it’s own reason to be celebrated, some days are more significant than others due to historical importance. With holidays ranging from ‘Sandwich Day’ to ‘Square Dance...

As the chestnuts begin to roast on the open fire, and the Fall sports season wraps up, the Winter sports teams are beginning their 2012-2013 campaigns. After a solid Fall sports season for Staples...

Sometime within the next year, the U.S. Supreme Court will decide whether or not affirmative action is constitutional. At Staples, although perspectives vary, many students feel that the policy needs reform...

A pinch of sugar, a dash of flour and a sprinkle of cinnamon- these are the ingredients of Thanksgiving traditions. Although Thanksgiving is a nationally celebrated holiday, every family has their own...

Every four years, Facebook begins to become a political battleground. As students begin to educate themselves on both sides of the election, arguments of opposing political views can become heated. And...

The traditional Homecoming motorcade will not be led by cheerleaders this year, after the entire event’s schedule was reshaped following Hurricane Sandy. “It’s kind of annoying because we are...

Wednesday afternoon, Principal John Dodig sent an email to all parents saying that in two separate incidents in the last month, three students brought marijuana-laced brownies into school. The three were...

This past week, Staples seniors were asked to log onto their Blackboard pages and cast their vote for the highly coveted position of Pep Rally Emcee. The seniors voted for one male and one female athlete...

The Pros and Cons to Another (Potential) Day Off PRO: I’m not a fan of snow. Plain and simple. However, I am a fan of snow days. The thought of cuddling up in my bed with hot chocolate and a...