Two PDFs, two students, one assignment. Each PDF is a report on what the student did in the document they turned in. Quoted excerpts of what was copied and pasted in, time stamps of document activity,...

ChatGPT was released almost four years ago, and with it came… panic. AI will undoubtedly alter the workforce, media and education. And after four years of living with it, Staples is only beginning to...

To be a twin is one of the most difficult things a person can endure. It’s not like being a twin has a significant impact on the trajectory of your life; it can just get annoying. Once someone finds...

Cloudfare, a company that helps websites secure and manage Internet traffic, faced issues with its global network on Tuesday, causing many sites—such as Spotify, OpenAI, X and even Inklings—to go down....

For over 100 years, the store at Old Mill Grocery and Deli has had many different names. According to the Soundview Empower Alliance (SEA), the Old Mill store is the oldest continuously operating retail...

Most middle school boys enjoy watching the NFL. They sit on a couch with wings and nachos, cheering on their favorite players, stressing over Fantasy Football, debating which players are the best. But...

“Zoombomb:” the hijacking of a video conference or meeting with the intent to disrupt or harass others, often by sharing offensive or inappropriate content. On April 7, that is exactly what occurred...

The square overflows with people: sisters, brothers, neighbors, strangers. All joined together, their eyes focus on one thing: the screen and the three girls broadcasted on it. When these girls, worn-out...

Mia Zibly ’26 Zibly is an Israeli Jew who celebrates Chanukkah in the winter. Despite its extensive portrayal in American media, it is considered the least important holiday of Jewish faith because...

If Westport is lacking in something, that something is not grocery stores. Whole Foods, Stop and Shop, Trader Joe’s, Fresh Market and now: the Big Y. This family-owned grocery store chain has locations...

The population of lantern flies, an invasive species originating in Asia, has increased since last summer, putting Westport’s ecosystem at risk.  Lantern flies feed on a wide range of plants, including...

New bell system proves unnecessary and stress-inducing By Sophie Smith '26 As I was walking to my first class of junior year, I was actually excited to be back.. Of course, I missed summer, but the...

The Staples boys’ lacrosse team won their first FCIAC championship in program history with Adam Udell ’25 scoring the winning goal against Darien in overtime to make the score 7-6. The game took place...

Finals are stressful. One test that is worth 10% of your final grade? No thanks. The reality is, every Staples student must take final exams, and everyone hopes to do well on them. For the next few...

Twelve days. Four cities. Countless stories to tell. Over April break, 41 Staples students and teachers—including me—took a trip to Italy and France. It was certainly an experience I will never forget,...

I hate winter. It doesn’t matter that there are holidays during this time of year. The inescapable coldness that seeps into your bones, the dead-looking trees, the lack of sun—not my thing. However,...

The Board of Education voted to approve $1.36 million to fix Westport Public School facilities on Sept. 21. This request will go to the Board of Finance this October followed by a vote of the Representative...