When pulling into the Staples parking lot at 7:29 a.m., there are only a few cars that stand out amongst the sea of white Jeep Wranglers. The owners of these cars can be spotted a mile away, solely by...

From self-portraits in red crayola markers to writing a synthesis essay on Macbeth, you’ve hit the home stretch of your 12 year education. At this point, you most likely: Roll into first period about...

Last Friday, Jan. 30, Joey Bairaktaris ’16 was honored by the American Red Cross for saving his co-worker’s life. “Joey has a personality that lights up a room,” principal John Dodig said. “When...

Thousands of people gathered in New York City this Saturday, December 13th and marched from Washington Square to the New York Police Department to protest against police brutality.

Outside the lines of the track and beyond the stadium, adrenaline-fueled field events exist, but are given little recognition. “Field events are a lot more technical than running,” captain Bridget...

As an African-American and a citizen of the United States of America, I am considered a threat. The color of my skin has the ability to make an armed police officer feel unsafe. I am capable of drawing...

After 15 years of working at Staples, attendance secretary Patty McQuone, simply known as Patty among students, has decided that students should start addressing her as Mrs. McQuone. McQuone, who is known...

The changing of leaves and the transition from denim shorts to cable knit sweaters and ankle boots, are the official indicators that summer has said its final goodbyes and fall is ready to peak its head...

The ugly truth is when Africa is mentioned people think of a disease-infested continent filled with poverty and uncivilized people. The ongoing outbreak of Ebola in West Africa hasn’t helped Africans...

A popular clothing store, Brandy Melville, has remained a growing trend these past few years for teenage girls in Westport. It offers boho-chic style clothing that ranges from distressed denim shorts,...

Senior year consists of juggling college applications, schoolwork, GPA stress, and sleep deprivation. Before jumping into hectic college life, some students have decided to recharge with a gap year, a...

Think your Common App is in good shape? Guess again. According to Guidance, a number of students have discovered that pieces of their app are not visible to colleges though the students’ own Common...

With the loss of many starters and less subs due to the sudden increase of injuries, the girls basketball team ended the regular season physically exhausted, but well adjusted to the absence of their players. “It’s...

With one earphone in your ear, tapping your pencil on the desk to the beat of the music as you slouch in your chair, you stare blankly at your teacher, unaware of the life that he or she had before teaching....

Boys' Basketball Season Opener

You start the night with a beer in one hand. You’re feeling a little light headed and slightly loosened; you feel a sense of euphoria. By the end of the night, almost all self-control has been lost....

First it was finding the date, now it’s finding the dress. The “Girls class of ’15” Facebook group is often updated with pictures of girls claiming Lady Gaga’s raw meat dress, Disney princess...

On an early November morning before 7:00 a.m., licensed juniors battle to beat the long line for a parking spot at Wakeman to avoid a half a mile walk in 33 degree weather. “I get there at 7:03, and...

Fuzzy pink boas, princess tiaras, balloons and whistles is what awakens the school cafeteria before 7:30 AM a few times per season. Senior day is a time of recognition where a team unites to honor their...

From playing competitive Yu-Gi-Oh in first grade, to completing AP Calculus AB in one weekend as a freshmen, battling to be on top has always been a part of the nature of Cody Johnson ’15. He helped...

The girls were prepared on Friday night to keep their 7-1 record. A few weeks ago, Greenwich beat Staples with a close score of 3-2. With motivation and determination, the girls came back with three consecutive...

Homecoming in 2009 left five students sent to the hospital for being extremely intoxicated and eight others punished with an in school suspension.  As a result of this homecoming, Principal Dodig sent...

The annual Yankee Doodle Fair, run by the Westport Woman's Club, ran from June 13 to June 16. There were rides, face painting, an international food court, sand art and a bake sale.

Have you ever tried treading water in a six-foot deep pool for an hour while balls fly toward your face, all the while being attacked by four vicious girls from the opposing team? For the girls on the...

Just a little more than a decade ago an American Muslim woman could walk through the streets of New York with a hijab (headscarf) feeling comfortable and accepted. Today she walks with everyone’s eyes...

  It’s midnight on a Friday. A siren goes off. The flash of red and blue lights in your rearview mirror catches your attention. Your heart rate increases. You almost lose your grip on the steering...

After years of critiquing the written works of students, the tables have turned for Paul Ferrante, a Language Arts teacher at Coleytown Middle School: Now his work will be the one critiqued. Ferrante...

1:41 p.m. The library celebrates Women's history month by displaying books and magazines on women who have significantly made a difference.

Throwback Thursday: “#tbt” is the most overused hashtag on Thursday on every social media website. Throwback Thursday is a weekly Instagram event when people post old pictures of themselves, usually...

2:01 p.m. A parent sets up a bake sale for the upcoming varsity boys Basketball game.

9:40 a.m. A Capella group from Yale University will be in the library today, during all lunch waves.

On Monday, Principal John Dodig sent an email to parents to announce the departure of Staples math teacher Jeffrey Schare. According to Dodig and Assistant Principal James Farnen, Schare left due to "personal...

The engine turns. The suspenseful music intensifies. A dark garage opens as headlights flash and tires screech. A voice booms on screen: “The return of a legend. Remastered. Perfected.” It’s the...

The Westport Humane Society has announced that it has reached full capacity of animals. The capacity for pets in our Westport shelter is 33 dogs and 54 cats. The humane society asks that people call...

7:41 a.m. Sophomores Jacqueline Chappo and Emma Rowe wear green to show their school spirit for color war day.

It is equivalent to the English slang terms “swag” or “yolo.” It is known for it’s upbeat and ridiculously catchy tune. It danced its way into the record books, Guinness style. It is known for...

(Delayed) The Staples library puts up Halloween decoration in preparation for teen reading week starting this Sunday.

2:15 p.m. Staples students donate to best buddies, by purchasing snacks at a bake sale after school, from the members of the group.

Breaking news: Angelina Jolie has adopted her third baby from a third world country. Jessica Simpson stole Kourtney Kardashian’s baby’s name. Why is Snooki pushing a baby stroller full of beer? Kourtney...

Anxiety built up in the stadium, as the crowd couldn’t determine who would go home with the win. It was a challenging and unpredictable game at first between Norwalk and Staples. The teams were well...