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After raining for multiple hours, snow from the storm is finally seen sticking to multiple surfaces.

Connecticut weathers second major storm

The Staples Best Buddies Chapter poses for a group picture to post on their instagram to promote outside of school events.

Best Buddies hosts annual Friendship Ball

Most of the rates for Compo Beach parking have seen a 10% increase; however, this does not apply to the price of non-resident passes where the price was decided based on the rate from 2017. All data compiled from WestportNews. Graphic by Aidan Sprouls 23.

Compo Beach updates prices for 2023 season

A car crashes into the culinary classroom before 8 a.m., causing a gas leak and fire alarm, and forcing an evacuation.

Car crashes into school, causes fire alarm and evacuation

Proposed Connecticut legislation would require parental consent for social media users under the age of 16 to sign up for popular social media platforms, including but not limited to, Snapchat, Instagram and TikTok.

Proposed Connecticut legislature requires parental permission for young social media users

Young boys may spend their time on the weekends outdoors catching fish or swimming in nearby waters.

Traveling abroad provides purpose, value learning new cultures

An artificial intelligence robot named ChatGPT was created by OpenAI and released in November 2022. Students and teachers have debated how and when to use the tool for academics as its popularity rises.

ChatGPT dominates school debate; helping or hurting?

Personal Financial Management should be a graduation requirement to ensure that students are able to make informed financial decisions.

Personal Financial Management necessitates new graduation requirements

In modern days, Valentine’s Day has become less of a holiday centered around love, and more focused on how much money one spends. It is imperative that people remember that this holiday should be embraced and used as a way to showcase genuine feelings of affection for loved ones, and not to conform to society’s consumerist expectations.

Modern Valentine’s Day centers around money, must refocus on love

The AP African-American Studies course has sparked Republican criticism and served as a lightning rod in the debate over parents’ influence in education.

Gutting AP African-American studies sets dangerous precedent

While some students prefer taking the SAT on paper, the online version is a shorter amount of time and has fewer questions. The College Board says they have made it more precise to fit students’ needs.

NHD exhibits created by U.S. History Honors students filled an entire room at Sacred Heart University.

NHD competition exhibits sophomores’ research talent

Students who receive a score of five or higher across all four sections are eligible for the Seal of Biliteracy.

STAMP testing for juniors proves helpful

Some students choose to take the ACT on top of the required SAT, as it is a differently structured test and can play to certain strengths the SAT does not.

Standardized testing culture jumpstarts an early start in preparations

Westport resident Jeni Paolella models for Bella Bridesmaids with hair styled by Whip Salon. Bella Bridesmaids is one of 20 local retail stores to participate in the fashion show.

Westport strikes pose for Homes with Hope at Fashionably Westport

Kylie Jenner’s bold faux lion head accessory upset many animal activists, prompting reflection upon how much animal cruelty has influenced the fashion industry.

Oscars do modern fashion justice post-Jenner’s Paris Fashion Week outfit scandal

Raia Badurina ’23 created a short film ‘Neither One Of Us,’ and has won and been nominated to numerous film festivals.

Badurina presents short film, recognized nationwide

New restaurant Yuki Kitchen opened at 903 Post Road East in Westport in Nov., 2022. They serve Korean, Japanese and Chinese food.

Yuki Kitchen cooks up homemade Korean, Japanese and Chinese cuisine

Lomito diversifies Westport’s restaurant selections

Lomito diversifies Westport’s restaurant selections

Reading independantly and non-educationally provides an opportunity for readers to relax, engage their minds and de-stress. Choosing to read a book over scrolling through social media has proved to encourage mental health and healthy sleeping habits.

Rediscovering love for independent reading provides comfort, improves mental health

Girls’ lacrosse pre-season has been going on for two weeks. Players are preparing for tryouts which began on March 18.

Girls’ lacrosse works hard to prepare for success

In an article from Well + Good, clinical psychologist Alicia H. Clark, PsyD states, “We are creatures of habit, and habits allow us room to relax and avoid things and situations that are needlessly stressful.”

Branching out of comfort zone proves helpful

(Left to right) Eoin Cuddy ’23, Rohan Narang ’23, Sam Pirkl ’23 and Ari Perkins ’23 come together as official 2023 Spring season captains at the annual preseason meeting.

Rugby players prepare for highly anticipated season

Following the win of the Staples Wreckers, the coaches and players shake hands with the opposing team, the Manchester RedHawks.

Staples cruises past Manchester to advance in state tournament

Cooper Levinson ’24 (in the middle) competes during the Head of the Charles rowing meet.

Levinson rises to the top with rowing

Spring sports with exciting seasons ahead include track, tennis and lacrosse. Athletes from these sports have been preparing for their daily practices and are ready to take on the competitive season that lies ahead.

Student athletes anticipate spring season

Laminating one’s eyebrows at home is a quick and easy way to elevate your look provided the right guidance and application.

Laminated brow sets prove easy, trendy

The Spot at Just Dance Studios participated in their first competition of the season this past weekend.

The Spot wins multiple awards at Starquest Dance Competition

The new Future Business Leaders of America state officers for the 2023-24 school year were elected at the FBLA conference on Friday, March 17.

FBLA in-person conference revitalizes interest in club, business

Recommendations for classes at Staples are discussed and reviewed by upperclassmen.

Favorite classes enrich student experience

Spring sports with exciting seasons ahead include track, tennis and lacrosse. Athletes from these sports have been preparing for their daily practices and are ready to take on the competitive season that lies ahead.

Student athletes anticipate spring season

Laminating one’s eyebrows at home is a quick and easy way to elevate your look provided the right guidance and application.

Laminated brow sets prove easy, trendy

The new Future Business Leaders of America state officers for the 2023-24 school year were elected at the FBLA conference on Friday, March 17.

FBLA in-person conference revitalizes interest in club, business

Recommendations for classes at Staples are discussed and reviewed by upperclassmen.

Favorite classes enrich student experience

Savvy & Grace and The Porch at Christie’s are both potential internship opportunities for seniors. Savvy & Grace provides experience in retail entrepreneurship, and The Porch allows interns to learn the intricacies of a small business.

Anticipation heightens as internships approach

The Spot at Just Dance Studios participated in their first competition of the season this past weekend.

The Spot wins multiple awards at Starquest Dance Competition

Lomito opens weeks after Westport Chinese takeout leaves. Business is off to a strong start.

Lomito brings diversity to Westport

On Feb. 3, Westport, Wilton and Weston seniors attended the Red and White Charity Ball, hosted by The Counties Assemblies.

Westport, Weston, Wilton seniors dress for a cause at Red and Whites

Chef Gans and her students spent weeks planning the event down to how each meal would be displayed, such as this spam misubi served in cones.

Staples community supports Orphenians

From Nov. 11-14, the Westport Library hosted their biannual book sale, which takes place every fall and spring. Westport residents are encouraged throughout the year to donate gently used books and vinyls to the library to be included in the sale.

Library Book Sale amazes with extensive book collection

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06880 founder Dan Woog and Lyah Muktavaram ‘22 collaborated during her senior internship to produce a photo book. The project, “Pick of Pics” includes photos captured of Westport for over a decade.

Woog and Muktavaram publish “06880: Pick of the Pics”

Co-presidents Freddie Aldridge ‘24 and Noah Salpeter ‘23 are advocating for the complete restoration of the Compo Beach skate park. They are currently communicating with Westport Parks and Recreation and the Westport Youth Commission to figure out the budget plans for the project.

Staples Skate Club advocates for mainstream, inclusive culture through Compo Park renovation

The AP African-American Studies course has sparked Republican criticism and served as a lightning rod in the debate over parents’ influence in education.

Gutting AP African-American studies sets dangerous precedent

The 10 year anniversary of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting leaves many Americans reflecting on the insignificant growth that has been made in regards to gun control over the last decade.

10 year anniversary of Sandy Hook shooting allows Americans to reflect

The large community of TikTok that discusses and recommends books is commonly called “BookTok.” The hashtag “#BookTok” has over 93 billion views across the app.

BookTok praises few books, proves dangerous for most authors

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