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      Do You Feel Safe?

      Claire Dinshaw, News Editor
      October 6, 2015

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      Connecticut COVID-19 positivity rates projected to increase
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      Calm after the storm |7:53 a.m.| After the long, w Calm after the storm |7:53 a.m.| After the long, windy night, Westport residents took the opportunity to take a walk by the water. Last nights’ wind storm caused the tides to move away from shore, creating a picturesque place to take a morning walk. Photo by Samantha Felner ‘22
      75% Capacity | 1:24 p.m.| A Spanish class learns 75% Capacity | 1:24 p.m.| A Spanish class learns with increased in person attendance following the decision of Westport Public Schools to have 75% of in person learners in school every day. The student body at Staples is divided into four cohorts, and each cohort attends in person for three days each week. Photo by Andreas Lolis ‘21.
      The undefeated Wreckers | 6:57 p.m.| The Staples The undefeated Wreckers | 6:57 p.m.| The Staples girls’ Wreckers played Trumbull tonight at 5 p.m. They beat the Eagles 44-38. This is the first time the Wreckers have beaten Trumbull in over 10 years. This moves the Wreckers to 6-0. The Wreckers look to play Wilton at home on Saturday at 2 p.m. on their Senior Night. Photo by Lexie Moskovit ’21
      Barnes and Noble Opening | 1:37 p.m.| Barnes and N Barnes and Noble Opening | 1:37 p.m.| Barnes and Noble has moved from 1076 Post Road East to its new downtown location at 76 Post Road East. The store opened today and there will not be a food café inside. The new store is half the size of its old location where Barnes and Noble operated for 23 years. Photo by Lexie Moskovit ’21
      Commemorating Black History Month | 1:58 p.m.| Sta Commemorating Black History Month | 1:58 p.m.| Staples is celebrating and commemorating Black History Month with thoughtful arts and crafts around the hallways. In this billboard next to the cafeteria, each periodic element is replaced with the initials of an influential Black figure, from authors and inventors to athletes and musicians, in an effort to give recognition to these historical figures for their accomplishments. Photos by Chloe Murray ’22.
      Greens Farms Church | 2:16 p.m.| The Greens Farms Greens Farms Church | 2:16 p.m.| The Greens Farms Church has been under construction since last spring, when the church shifted to live-streamed virtual services. The building is closer to being finished, with the front exterior missing drywall. The church is predicted to maintain a historical facade after the construction. Photos by Rachel Suggs ‘21
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      Girls basketball game| 6:00 p.m.| The girls’ bas Girls basketball game| 6:00 p.m.| The girls’ basketball team had their game opener against Greenwich today. After being down by three at the end of the first quarter, Staples was able to come back at half leading by 11. Alva Norton ‘21 and Marley Lopez-Paul ‘21 both finished the game with 14 points. The final score was 61-40. Photos by Jess Leon ‘22
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      Westport |12:20p.m.| Snow began to fall in Westpor Westport |12:20p.m.| Snow began to fall in Westport around 12:00p.m. today. The snow storm is expected to last until 2 a.m. tonight. Fairfield county expects to see around 3 inches of snowfall. Photo by Max Dorsey
      Longshore Ice Rink |1:55 p.m.| On a typical Sunday Longshore Ice Rink |1:55 p.m.| On a typical Sunday, longshore’s ice skating rink would be filled with kids and adults, however due to COVID-19 the rink will be closed until further notice. With the rise in vaccine availability all signs point to next winter going back to normal. Photo by Jake Gersh ‘21
      Salon Dada |4:16 p.m. |Salon Dada opened in Westpo Salon Dada |4:16 p.m. |Salon Dada opened in Westport on on Dec 8, 2020 on Post Road East. The hair salon has a large team of stylists available by appointment. It is located in the same building as Ignazio’s pizza and One River School of Art and Design. Photos by Chelsea Strober ‘21
      Senior Internship Reminder| 10:00 a.m.| The deadli Senior Internship Reminder| 10:00 a.m.| The deadline for senior internships is one week from today. All seniors must turn in at least four selections for internships or send in a self-designed internship. Seniors can log on to their internship portal through various emails sent by the SHS Senior Internship Program. Photo by Lucy Arrow ‘21
      MLK commemoration |8:15 a.m.| Outside the social s MLK commemoration |8:15 a.m.| Outside the social studies offices on the second floor, Staples hallway celebrates Martin Luther King day with an inspirational bulletin board. The second bulletin board is covered with news paper stories from 2020 recognizing the years biggest events. Photo by Remy Teltser ’21
      Barnes and Noble |2:35 p.m.| Barnes and Noble plan Barnes and Noble |2:35 p.m.| Barnes and Noble plans to open their new location in downtown Westport on Feb 24. The new location is taking over the former Restoration Hardware site. In the meantime, people can utilize both the Milford and Stamford locations until the Westport location opens. Photo by Brooke Dembin ‘22.
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      • For those who do not have a readily available selection of books at home, libraries are the best place to start. Not only do they offer books on virtually any subject imaginable -- including Westport’s own downtown public library -- but libraries create the perfect peaceful environment to dig into nonfiction or get lost in a magical storyline. Besides, removing environmental factors that shutter a teenager from reading is the first step in opening the heart to books.

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