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The Panorama Climate Survey displays that many students are disappointed with the Staples school climate and have lost a connection to many aspects of school.
Survey shows students dissatisfied with school climate
The Counties Assemblies nonprofit organization is encouraging upperclassmen at Fairfield County schools to purchase tickets for their annual charity dances, in anticipation of the Nov. 20 registration deadline. I
Fairfield County ushers back Counties Assemblies winter dances
Jayme Stevenson gives her opening statement.
Congressional candidates ventilate important issues in Staples library
The 2022 Midterms were one of the most consequential in history. Democrats did far better than expected, with the best results for an incumbent President’s party since 2002.
Midterms 2022: Republican ripple nationwide, Democratic sweep in CT
People wear honor beads at the event to display their connection to the cause. Each color means something different. Loss of a child (white), loss of spouse or partner (red), loss of a parent (gold), loss of a sibling (orange), loss of relative or a friend (purple), personal struggles or attempt (green), Supporting someone who has struggles or has attempted (teal), supporting suicide prevention, honoring the LGBTQ+ community (rainbow).
6th annual Out of the Darkness fundraiser gathers communities, spreads awareness of suicide, depression, mental illnesses
Red and White Charity Ball approaches in the new year. Attendance can be very costly as girls, along with buying expensive tickets, they must also purchase a formal outfit.
Red and Whites dance proves unnecessary
Excessively expensive tickets for sporting events makes it increasingly difficult for fans to support their team (Photo by William Murray ’25)
Expensive ticket prices creates difficulty in attending events, unfairly hurting supporters
Students Daisy Fording ’24 and Teddy Deutsch ’24 prepare for their first ever language midterm.
Real midterms serve as a new, necessary challenge to student body
At the Island School students were able to study biodiversity in a hands-on approach by scuba diving with various animals.
Experiential learning opportunities lack in the curriculum
Every year an exorbitant amount of waste is produced during the holiday season. There are so many ways to contribute to bettering the planet by simply improving a few holiday rituals. The many misconceptions surrounding recycling are very harmful for the earth but change is in reach.
How to be eco-friendly this holiday season
Gavin Rothenberg ’23 (left) and Charlie Honig ’23 (right) produce “The Clean Up Crew” in Staples’ radio production room. Their first episode was released in late October.
Radio students produce new show ‘The Clean Up Crew’
Outside of the cafeteria, there are posters with details about the event as well as a group of students from either the Westport Youth Commission or TAG selling tickets.
Dodgeball, teens, police officers builds bonds between WPD, youth
Gas has become another commonly seen social media app on teenagers phones. At Staples currently, the user population is growing daily.
Gas app gains popularity at Staples
The event includes 28 exhibitors, all dedicated to making the holidays in Westport more sustainable.
Zero Waste Committee goes green at Westport Holiday Green Festival
The Connecticut lotteries sit at $59 million and $207 million, as of Nov. 13.
A penny for your thoughts: what would you do with 2 billion dollars?
“The Miseducation of Cameron Post” by Emily M. Danforth is a fictional portrayal of the journey of a gay girl as she endures the trials of conversion therapy.
Queer Books: Representation in literature provides sense of identity to readers
Ava Chun ’25 poses outside of Westport’s Academy of Dance after a weekend rehearsal for “The Nutcracker.” She, along with many other students, practices as the performance date approaches.
Westport Academy of Dance’s ‘The Nutcracker’ excites many as date nears
Netflix’s “The Monster: Dahmer” successfully entertains, but falls short in terms of morality and its focus upon the victims’ stories.
‘The Jeffrey Dahmer Story’ shamefully dramatizes trauma for entertainment
Released to Netflix on Oct 5, 2022, Mr. Harrigan’s Phone leaves viewers unfrightened despite being labeled as a horror movie.
Netflix’s ‘Mr Harrigan’s Phone’ fails to fit the horror genre
“The Woman King,” released on Sept. 16, 2022 starred Viola Davis and Thuso Mbedu with their incredible acting skills.
Prince-Bythewood’s incredible ‘The Woman King’ is a must see
Annam Olasewere ’25 participated in the USA Swimming National Select Camp in order to improve her mindset both in and out of the pool.
Annam Olasewere makes a splash at USA Swimming National Select Camp
Excessively expensive tickets for sporting events makes it increasingly difficult for fans to support their team (Photo by William Murray ’25)
Expensive ticket prices creates difficulty in attending events, unfairly hurting supporters
Simonte shares her love of field hockey with other individuals who have neuro-developmental challenges. She volunteers at a local facility and has created a floor hockey program for members to engage in.
Simonte shares love for field hockey, Hearts 4 Hockey
The Wreckers face off against West Hill before a hike. The defensive line was strong, with Staples stopping West Hill from scoring a single point.
Wreckers demolish Vikings in 49-0 “washout” game
Both the Wreckers and Warriors in a time-out with the score at 20-22, moments before the game ended.
Girls’ volleyball triumphs over Wilton Warriors
For Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Lucie Nivaud ’24 pledged to donate 25 cents to Pinkaid for every assist. Nivaud raised around $85 from her own contributions and more from donations.
Nivaud bumps, sets, spikes Pinkaid goal through volleyball fundraiser
On crosshare.org, an online crossword website, Tavan Bhatia ’23 and Jeffrey Pogue ’23’s October crossword for Inklings received recognition as a “featured puzzle.” One of crossshare.org’s crossword reviewers, Ariel Haymarket, described their puzzle as the “perfect puzzle to celebrate the spooky season.”
Bhatia and Pogue converse about monthly crosswords
Many members of the Westport and surrounding towns participated in the walk as part of groups, like Inklings, to help suicide prevention.
Westport community comes together for Out of the Darkness Walk
Staples students, a large majority of them being seniors, attend the University of Vermont college visit held in the college & career center on Friday, Oct. 14.
Juniors struggle to attend college visits
Juniors reflect on the start to junior year and how to balance a difficult schedule of AP classes, sports and other extracurriculars.
Second quarter of year approaches, juniors reflect on pressure
An armed Westport police officer walks towards Staples to evaluate the swatting threat.
Staples High School receives fake shooter threat causing lockdown
In a report created by Colliers Project Leader for the Westport Finance and Facilities Subcommittee earlier this year, it was recommended that $600,000 of a $8.16 million improvement plan should be used on electrical improvements and repairs.
Long Lots Elementary School fire causes evacuation for students
Bedford teacher Arthur Ellis (pictured above) turned himself in on April 27 due to sexual assault allegations. Ellis was officially charged with sexual assault in the fourth degree and risk of injury to a minor. Ellis has posted bail and is awaiting trial on May 6.
Bedford teacher turns himself into police after sexual assault accusations
Governor Ned Lamont plans to implement the most ambitious reopening plan in the tristate area since the pandemic started last year. Throughout March and April, all capacity limits for most businesses and personal retail stores are being lifted.
Connecticut’s transition to 100% capacity, eased restriction concerns among students
Increased flooding downtown threatens shops through costs and water damage
Increased flooding downtown threatens shops through costs and water damage
On crosshare.org, an online crossword website, Tavan Bhatia ’23 and Jeffrey Pogue ’23’s October crossword for Inklings received recognition as a “featured puzzle.” One of crossshare.org’s crossword reviewers, Ariel Haymarket, described their puzzle as the “perfect puzzle to celebrate the spooky season.”
Bhatia and Pogue converse about monthly crosswords
Under the cell phone policy, students are required to place their phone into a designated sleeve. However, this policy isn’t enforced in every class.
Students and teachers on new cell phone policy
Westport Nutrition held its grand opening on May 21. Its focus is healthy, fueling drinks for the community, targeting athletes.
Westport Nutrition fuels community with healthy options
Most students have plans to travel this summer, whether it is visiting the beach or a foreign country.
Students share plans for upcoming summer break
Seniors preparing to leave Staples think back on all of the memories that made their high school experience.
Seniors reflect, rejoice on favorite high school memories
For Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Lucie Nivaud ’24 pledged to donate 25 cents to Pinkaid for every assist. Nivaud raised around $85 from her own contributions and more from donations.
Nivaud bumps, sets, spikes Pinkaid goal through volleyball fundraiser
Boys’ cross country participated in the FCIACs meet and placed second on Oct. 19.
Boys’ cross country reflects on FCIAC performance
In this podcast, we take a look at Colorado Avalanche and New York Rangers playoff predictions.
New York Rangers embark on NHL playoffs
The Staples girls’ lacrosse team played under the lights on the football field for the first time in a regular season game.
Girls’ lacrosse finally plays under the lights
In 2017, the United States had the fastest growing squash population across the globe and saw junior participation grow fourfold, as per US Squash. In line with the national trend, Staples girls’ squash is seeing an increase in involvement, with 22 girls rostered this season compared to 16 last year.
Girls’ squash commences new season, grows in popularity
Taylor Swift’s 10th studio album, “Midnights,” came out Oct. 21. Her fans, often called “Swifties,” are constantly active on social media, posting their theories and thoughts about new music.
Staples Swifties talk Swift’s impact, ‘Midnights’
Westport Nutrition held its grand opening on May 21. Its focus is healthy, fueling drinks for the community, targeting athletes.
Westport Nutrition fuels community with healthy options
Most students have plans to travel this summer, whether it is visiting the beach or a foreign country.
Students share plans for upcoming summer break
Valerie Dreyfuss and Lily Caplan discover what students are listening to.
What’s Staples listening to?
Elle Vail ’23 satirically provides her insight upon this year’s junior prom dresses on the Paris Hilton’s “hot or not” spectrum.
Junior Prom Dresses: Hot or Not Satire
Photo by Shira Zeiberg “Operation Varsity Blues” is a documentary investigating the mastermind behind the scheme to get kids of rich families into top colleges.
Netflix film ‘Operation Varsity Blues’ sheds light on college admissions scandal
Staples students are cautious to travel due to the looming threat of COVID-19.
Students traveling for vacation raises COVID concerns
Each year, students must receive recommendations from teachers to enroll in specific level classes. Though these recommendations are helpful, they also can restrain students from taking classes they know they can handle.
Teacher recommendations do more harm than good
After making our way through the towns best diners and delis, we found that the classic Sherwood Diner breakfast sandwich was our favorite.
Students search for Westport’s best egg sandwich
First Lady Biden brings education to forefront of American politics
First Lady Biden brings education to forefront of American politics
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Ava Cordella ’24

Ava Cordella ’24, Paper Opinions Editor

Paper Opinions Editor Ava Cordella ’24 applies her love for ballet into her Inklings articles using time management skills. 

“That is a lot of what this class is about, managing your time well,” Cordella said. “Spending a lot of time dancing and then making sure I am on top of my articles here means I need to be very timely.”

Cordella was drawn to Inklings because of its independent aspect, and she looks forward to the rest of the year. 

“I like the freedom of it and getting to write whatever we want and what we're interested in,” Cordella said. 

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Outside of the cafeteria, there are posters with details about the event as well as a group of students from either the Westport Youth Commission or TAG selling tickets.

Dodgeball, teens, police officers builds bonds between WPD, youth

November 22, 2022
On Sept. 13, parents of students in grades 11 and 12 leave the SHS building after meeting with their childrens teachers on Back to School Night. BTSN consisted of teachers introducing themselves as well as discussing their goals for the upcoming school year to parents.

Staples parents attend Back to School Night in-person for the first time in two years

September 20, 2022
Evelyn Chudowsky ’24 celebrates a goal from her team in a game against Bermuda on April 28.

Evelyn Chudowsky ’24 embarks on Dominican Republic national team

May 16, 2022
Russian Standard Vodka is one of the most popular Russian-made brands of vodka and can usually be found in liquor stores across the US.

Liquor stores across Connecticut halt sales of Russian-made vodka in support of Ukraine

March 12, 2022
Staples takes precaution of COVID-19 to ensure safety for staff and studentsx

Staples takes precaution of COVID-19 to ensure safety for staff and students

March 8, 2022
Beirne and her team huddle up moments before their competition. This helps the team settle their nerves.

Brenna Beirne ’25 demonstrates dedication to be synchronized skater

February 16, 2022
Some Staples teachers provide study guides or make time for extra review and questions during class in order to help students prepare for exams.

Midterm weighting, schedule revised as COVID cases rise

January 13, 2022
Ice skaters of all skill levels enjoy spending time with family and friends on Saturday night, Dec. 18, 2021.

Westport PAL ice skating rink reopens amidst COVID-19

January 13, 2022
Travis Scott performs for a large crowd, as they press against the gate, while security walks around at a performance in August of 2015.

Dangerous turn of events at Astroworld creates new perspective for kids, parents

November 23, 2021
Despite mask mandates and other COVID-19 prevention procedures, children are still vulnerable to the virus.

FDA authorizes the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5-11

November 1, 2021
An American flag, for which students stand and face while reciting the Pledge of Allegiance, waves in the air.

Silent respect is acceptable during the Pledge of Allegiance

October 30, 2021
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