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Ben Goldschlager

Ben Goldschlager, Web News Editor

Ben Goldschlager ’14 is an involved member of the Staples and Westport communities. He’s the president of the Model UN and Artists’ Club, the web news editor for Inklings and is involved in Debate Team, Junior States of America and Young Democrats.

Goldschlager has also spent time volunteering at the library working with the new 3D printers. He gets to train people from the ages of 7 to 60 on how to use them, and he can print things for fun and for practical reasons.

“We have a bookcase at my house that uses these little plastic pins to support the shelves,” Goldschlager said, “but we’d lost two, so I designed and printed two replacement pins and they work.”

After writing his favorite piece, “5 Ways to Seem Like You Get Pop Culture” last year, Goldschlager is excited to come back for a second year of reporting for Inklings.

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Aitkenhead and Bill Fisher, who leads the maypole dance, raise the maypole up the tree.

Green Day hits Wakeman Town Farm

Ben Goldschlager, Web News Editor May 4, 2014

Saturday, May 3, Wakeman Town Farm hosted a family-friendly event that lasted from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. It was attended by about 310 people, according to Michael Aitkenhead, Staples’ AP environmental science...

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[Photo] Staples juniors to travel to Singapore this summer

Bella Gollomp, Staff Writer April 21, 2014

Everett Sussman '15

Monday before April break generates varying class plans

Ben Goldschlager, Web News Editor March 28, 2014

Spring break is a time to relax: a time for students to tan beneath the warm, radiant glow of a SMART Board or explore European countries through the “Bienvenidos” posters of World Language classrooms,...

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[Photo] Snow days break up spring break

Justine Seligson, Photo Coordinator March 5, 2014

New test sparks mixed reactions

Ben Goldschlager, Web News Editor February 28, 2014

Next year, students in grades three through eight and 11 will take Smarter Balanced Assessments (SBAC), set to replace the Connecticut Academic Performance Test (CAPT) in mathematics and English literacy....

Drama reduced in favor of engineering classes

Drama reduced in favor of engineering classes

Ben Goldschlager, Web News Editor December 20, 2013

On Monday, Dec. 2, the Board of Education (BOE) unanimously passed a measure that expands middle school engineering classes while making other cuts, most controversially to eighth grade drama and presentation...

Students, parents weigh in on middle school STEM proposal

Students, parents weigh in on middle school STEM proposal

Ben Goldschlager, Web News Editor November 26, 2013

This Monday, Nov. 25, the Board of Education [BOE] had planned on voting on expanding engineering in the middle schools via the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics program. But, after a meeting...

Violin virtuoso plays in national orchestra

Violin virtuoso plays in national orchestra

Ben Goldschlager, Web News Editor November 2, 2013

Katie Zhou ’14 left Westport, Sunday, Oct. 27 on a plane destined for Nashville. There, she played in the first violin section of the All-National Honors Orchestra, which is composed of “just the best...

Students learn about and sign up for various clubs at Staples during club rush.

INKLINATIONS: What clubs are you looking forward to?

Ben Goldschlager, Web News Editor October 11, 2013

Club rush, which is being held the week of October 7 this year, is when all the clubs at Staples get to advertise to students. Club members set up tables outside the cafeteria during all three lunch waves...

A Smarter Balance?

[Photo] A Smarter Balance?

Nicole DeBlasi, Web Managing Editor October 10, 2013

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[Photo] $246,545 awarded to Westport Library

Jimmy Ray Stagg, Web Creative Director October 8, 2013

New Standards: Instead of an average, students are now given a numerical grade on the standard.

Standards-Based Grading Piloted in Math and Science Classes

Ben Goldschlager and Justine Seligson October 4, 2013

Usually, average is the key word with grading. Quarterly homework is averaged. Semester exams are averaged. Final grades are averaged. A student’s mean among all studied units is the ultimate score. However,...

Give Us a Song, You’re the Piano Man

Give Us a Song, You’re the Piano Man

Ben Goldschlager, Web News Editor June 21, 2013

“Astonishing.” “Cutting edge.” “Unbelievable.” These are just a few of the words that Myra Garvett used to describe her piano student of six years, Jake Landau ’13. Landau’s original music...

Project AP-way

[Photo] Project AP-way

Simon Stracher, Social Media Managing Editor June 8, 2013

Crutch Master: Staples’ #1 Speed Crutcher

Crutch Master: Staples’ #1 Speed Crutcher

Ben Goldschlager, Web News Editor June 3, 2013

If crutching were an Olympic sport, I’d win gold easily. This is the fourth time I’ve been on crutches, so I’m practically a professional crutcher. In fact, one time, I crutched two miles twice...

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[Photo] It’s Summer—Reading?

Bailey Valente, Sports Editor June 1, 2013

Child Development teacher Linda McClary recognizes Brynn Werner '13 and Allie Daut '13 for excellence.

Talented Students Recognized

Ben Goldschlager, Web News Editor May 30, 2013

“Legends,” is just one of the words that pottery teacher Jaclyn Jeselnik used to describe some of her students. Today, Thursday, May 30, she chose to recognize seven of her best potters for “Excellence...

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[Photo] Science Symposium

Ellie Gavin, Staff Writer May 29, 2013

The buddies form a conga line as they move to the music of the Kandoo Band.

[Photo] The Best Buddies Ball

Ellie Mann, Staff Writer May 11, 2013

The buddies form a conga line as they move to the music of the Kandoo Band.

Forty-three students were inducted into the National Honor Society on May 25. The National Honor Society prizes students who display character, scholarship, leadership and service.

[Photo] Juniors Inducted into National Honor Society

Sami Bautista, Web Sports Editor May 26, 2013

Forty-three students were inducted into the National Honor Society on May 25. The National Honor Society prizes students who display character, scholarship, leadership and service.

The issue of whether to admit openly gay scouts has been controversial, but the Boy Scouts voted to admit them on May 23.

Boy Scouts Vote to Admit Openly Gay Scouts

Ben Goldschlager, Web News Editor May 24, 2013

On May 23, the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) voted to allow openly gay youths into its ranks, reversing a decades-long policy. In Westport, the decision was applauded but also criticized for not going far...

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[Photo] BOE discusses 2025 initiative

Jordan Shenhar, Web Managing Editor May 22, 2013

Bon Voyage: French Classes UN Trip in Photos

Ben Goldschlager, Web News Editor April 10, 2013

On Thursday, April 4, French classes went on a field trip to the United Nations. The French students had the chance to see the General Assembly room and the Security Council room, highlights of U.N. tours....

Velma Heller (left) and Clarissa Moore (right) discuss the education budget.

RTM Committees Discuss Budgets

Ben Goldschlager, Web News Editor April 1, 2013

On Thursday, March 28, the RTM Finance and Education Committees discussed changes to the proposed town budget, of which the education budget is 61%. Although nothing was voted on at this meeting, ideas...

With the Second Place Inspire Award at the State Championship, Wrecker Robotics has won their ticket to the World Championship in St. Louis this April.

Wrecker Robotics Wins States, Qualifies for Worlds

Ben Goldschlager, Web News Editor February 18, 2013

To learn about the team's journey to States and see a Wrecker Robotics slideshow, read Wrecker Robotics Heads to State Championship   On Feb. 16, Wrecker Robotics won their ticket to the...

Wrecker Robotics heads to State Championship

Ben Goldschlager, Web News Editor February 15, 2013

Wrecker Robotics heads to State Championship This Feb. 16, Wrecker Robotics, the robotics team affiliated with Staples, will be competing in the Connecticut State Championships, held at Greens Farms Academy....

The Staples kitchen has failed their inspection 14 times in the last five years alone.

Misleading News Report Flunks Staples Cafeteria

Bailey Ethier and Ben Goldschlager February 15, 2013

The news story could not have been more damning. “In Westport, inspectors flunked the [school] cafeterias 14 times,” read the Stamford Advocate article. “Pass/Fail: Schools cafeteria’s report...

Let’s Get Physical: Skiing Requires Mastering Newton’s Laws

Let’s Get Physical: Skiing Requires Mastering Newton’s Laws

Ben Goldschlager, Web News Editor January 23, 2013

A face hits the cold of the snow. Gloves and clothes become white. Eyes shut. The skis snap off as they fall from boots. The skier tumbles down the slope, eventually coming to a stop. He stands up...

Field trips can be expensive for students.

[Photo] Trippin’

Ben Goldschlager, Web News Editor December 18, 2012

Field trips can be expensive for students.

Congressman Himes greets Gabriella Rizack '13. Himes came to Staples and talked to A.P. Government students on  Jan. 9.

Congressman Jim Himes Visits Staples

Ben Goldschlager, Web News Editor January 11, 2013

Congressman Jim Himes, who represents Connecticut’s Fourth Congressional District, which includes Staples High School, came to speak to AP Government classes Wednesday, Jan. 9. He talked about everything...

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[Photo] Dec. 21, 2012 | Secret Santa

Ben Goldschlager, Web News Editor December 21, 2012

Westporters Gather, Honor Newtown Victims

Westporters Gather, Honor Newtown Victims

Ben Goldschlager, Web News Editor December 16, 2012

Hundreds of Westporters gathered in the Town Hall Auditorium on Sun., Dec. 16 to remember the victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shootings. The Candlelight Vigil began at 4 p.m. and ended at...

The next Relay for Life event will take place at Weston High School. Multiple factors, including expenses, prevented the relay from taking place at Staples. However, Staples may be considered as a venue in upcoming years.

Relay for the Field: Overnight Campus Policies Spark Controversy

Ben Goldschlager, Web News Editor November 26, 2012

The word “HOPE” is spelled out with glow sticks on bleachers beside the track. There are makeshift booths for everything from food to face painting for the participants running laps. Seven hundred...

Nov. 21, 2012 | College Panel

Nov. 21, 2012 | College Panel

Ben Goldschlager, Web News Editor November 21, 2012

10:40 a.m. The College and Career Center hosted the College Panel today. From left to right: Avery Suter '12, Washington University; Sydney Tagen '12, Indiana University; Sammy Warshaw '12, Boston University;...

President Barack Obama celebrates his re-election by speaking to his supporters in Chicago on Nov. 7, 2012.

My Man In The White House

Ben Goldschlager, Web News Editor November 12, 2012

I smell victory in the air, and it’s so sweet. I should start with the fact that I’m a die-hard, hard-core liberal Democrat. I’ve been called a socialist a number of times, though I...

Staples Goes Google

Staples Goes Google

Ryder Chasin and Ben Goldschlager October 5, 2012

Just over a year ago, Facebook access was still a fantasy in the halls of Staples High School. An attempted log-on to the social site, and computer screens were blasted with error messages and warnings...

Pass or Fail

Pass or Fail

Ben Goldschlager, Web News Editor October 4, 2012

REJECTED! That’s the reaction to a slim envelope containing a letter that “regrets to inform you” that you did not get into the college that you always dreamed of. Why? It’s because of that...

June 8, 2012 | Boombox in the Halls

June 8, 2012 | Boombox in the Halls

Ben Goldschlager, Web News Editor June 8, 2012

11:10 a.m. Jake Shore '13 and Alex Zuckerman '13 bring music to Staples on the second-to-last day before finals. Shore is known for composing his own electronic music.

Bash The Trash: It’s Time to Clean Up the Cafeteria

Ben Goldschlager, Web News Editor May 25, 2012

Today, I had first lunch, and the tables were—very surprisingly—clean. Spotless, no, but there wasn’t any trash on them. Of course, this was only a deviation and one that was quickly corrected....

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