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      Social media: A blessing or a curse

      Social media: A blessing or a curse

      Cate Casparius ’19 and Kaya Leitner ’19
      April 2, 2019

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      Kaya Leitner ’19, Outreach Manager

      Kaya Leitner ’19, Outreach Manager for Inklings, is going into her third year working for the school paper. Leitner began her career as a sophomore in...

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      Downtown Westport |12:56 p.m.|Streets were closed Downtown Westport |12:56 p.m.|Streets were closed in Downtown Westport yesterday for the sidewalk sale. Along the road, most stores had tables displaying their companies merchandise. Many community members were out and about shopping. Photo by Hannah Kail ‘22
      Virtual Emmy’s |8:30 p.m.| The Emmy’s took pla Virtual Emmy’s |8:30 p.m.| The Emmy’s took place tonight on ABC, while Staples Students and the rest of the country were able to watch the annual show despite the pandemic.  Hosted by Jimmy Kimmel at the Staples Center, the awards show is taking place virtually, with all nominees and audience online. So far, multiple awards have gone to the cast of “Schitt’s Creek.” Photo by Betti Kobak ‘22
      Long Island Sound Virus |11:30 a.m.| After Vibrio Long Island Sound Virus |11:30 a.m.| After Vibrio vulnificus bacteria has been found in the Long Island Sound, shoreline residents are advised to stay out of the water. This bacteria can lead to serious infections where the flesh around a wound dies. People with open cuts or wounds, recent surgeries, and a compromised immune system are at the highest risk and are instructed to remain out of the water. Photo by Lily Klau ‘23
      Storage Trailers 2:16 p.m. Over the summer, stor Storage Trailers 2:16 p.m. Over the summer, storage trailers were installed outside of the guidance hallway of Staples to store hallway furniture that was removed, as well as extra desks and chairs that are not needed due to social distancing measures. The furniture and desks will remain in storage for the foreseeable future. Photos by Andreas Lolis ’21.
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      Salon reopenings | 1:25 p.m.| Connecticut hair sal Salon reopenings | 1:25 p.m.| Connecticut hair salons and barbershops are now permitted to reopen. Salon Paul Michael takes safety precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Photo by Molly Gold ’21
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      Black Lives Matter |3:00 p.m.| May 31 at Jesup Gre Black Lives Matter |3:00 p.m.| May 31 at Jesup Green, peaceful protestors held a protest in light of the death of George Floyd and many others. Many people had homemade signs depicting the scale of racism in America. Photo by Julia Kasabian ‘21
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      Summer book distribution | 2:55 p.m. | Westport En Summer book distribution | 2:55 p.m. | Westport English Coordinator Holly Sulzycki coordinated the distribution of summer reading books for AP English Lang, AP Literature and Myth and Bible Honors classes. Students were required to wear masks and gloves as they collected their books. Photo by Andreas Lolis ’21.
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