Personally I’m not one for staking camp outside a person’s house or lying crouched down behind a series of bushes waiting for the possibility of my “target” to take out the trash. However, after...

After an eight month hiatus from creating and recording music, Flordia Georgia Line shocked the country music world with the release of “H.O.L.Y” on April 29. A big deviation from their typical upbeat...

       This past weekend wrapped up the elite eight round of the NCAA March Madness Tournament.        The Villanova Wildcats, The Oklahoma Sooners, North Carolina Tar heels and Syracuse Orange...

On March 12, Staples alumnus and current junior at the University of Virginia, Henry Wynne ’13, won his first NCAA title in the mile at the Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships in Birmingham,...

Eight days after Kendrick Lamar’s unforgettable Grammy performance, basketball all-star Lebron James took to social media requesting the rapper to put out unreleased tracks. Lamar complied. On Mar....

Snapchat, the universal app that allows people to send pictures and videos to their friends for 10 seconds before they disappear forever, has students at Staples eager to gain new “streaks” with as...

Even in the cold and brisk winter season, David’s Tea, located in downtown Westport has remained a top destination for Staples students. With flavors ranging from “Chocolate orange” to “Organic...

Vans, an American shoe manufacturer is commonly known for their slogan “Vans off the wall”; however, on Mar. 16, 1966 when the company first began selling shoes on the streets of Anaheim, California,...

This winter’s unprecedented weather patterns have brought Staples students the common problem of deciding what to wear to school. Ranging from sunny and clear blue skies to groggy and brisk days the...

As I walked into Señor Salsa, a cozy restaurant situated near the Norwalk-Westport border on Post Road, I immediately felt the authentic Mexican culture. With classic Tex-Mex music, the aroma of freshly...

The autumn season brings a series of familiar favorites: the smell of pumpkin spiced lattes, a crisp and refreshing cool breeze and big hand-knitted sweaters. Amidst the preparation for Halloween and the...

On October 14, 2015, Sophia Stanley broke the 18-year old school record in a diving competition during the girls’ swim and dive team’s meet at Staples against Ridgefield High School.   “I...

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I consider my style of clothing to be very simple. Not plain--no, I am not a plain and unoriginal guy--rather far from grandeur. That is by choice.  However; I would much rather have my clothing style...

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On March 25, the boys’ lacrosse team will kick off their season against unfamiliar opponent, Aspen High School, who will be traveling all the way from Colorado to play the game. Known as the “Skiers,”...

Though they had two coaches prior to the start of competitive season, the Staples girls’ cheerleading team has remained both poised and hungry to make it to regionals again. “I really think the...

Pressure and tenacious defense were two of the main tactics for the Lady Wreckers, and they certainly helped to propel them to a 43-38 win in their season opener against the Norwalk Bears. The Wreckers,...

Hard work pays off. That’s a given. April 15, 2015, marks the last day that an athlete can sign their letter of intent play un NCAA Division I sports. For many seniors at Staples, the recruitment process...

This winter season, Staples sports are shaping up to feature some marquee teams that are looking to last deep into the post-season come championship time.   Girls’ and boys’ track and field   The...

Ideally, the romper is a perfect piece of clothing that fits all the basic needs for women attire. Consisting of both shorts and a shirt meshed into a stylish one-piece, the romper is crafted into a paradigm...

Located in downtown Westport adjacent to the Saugatuck River, the Levitt Pavillion has gone through a series of renovations in efforts to draw much larger crowds. Although Greg Fisher ’15 has never...

The morning rush to the cafeteria is a little less hectic this year since the state government has mandated schools to cease serving students coffee. In order to get coffee, students will need a major...

Graph includes responses from 17 students attending Staples High School. This graph was created from the program http://nces.ed.gov/nceskids/createagraph/default.aspxA.

As the April showers come to a close and the flowers blossom in May, there is one thing that is on the mind of every Staples High School athlete: championship season. For Staples boys’ tennis, FCIACs...

57 minutes, that was all Staples needed to coast to an easy 3-0 win versus the Danbury Mad Hatters. On April 30th, 2014, the two teams squared off at Staples High School. The 5-1 Wreckers, who were just...

Over the years, a body becomes a sort of historical document, imprinted with certain dramatic moments that, without the physical reminder of a scar, might otherwise be forgotten. Almost all Staples...

As April break rolls around, students begin to file away for vacation and take a breather from school. However, for many Spring athletes, they must stay home or adjust their schedules for sporting events. Patrick...

When March rolls around, the madness begins. From March 17th to April 7th, there will be a sense of craziness that lingers in the air. This time of the year for sports fans is paradise. Following Selection...

On Friday, Jan. 31st, the Lady Wreckers tightly laced up their sneakers and were more than ready to square off against New Canaan. Staples, now with a 5-8 record, was looking for redemption after a shaky...

On Jan. 8, the Staples boys’ wrestling team squared off against the defending state champs, Danbury High School. The much anticipated match was set to go at 6:00 pm in the Staples basketball gym. The...

The thrill of swishing and zipping down the mountain is unknown to a number of students at Staples. “Skiing and snowboarding are both sports that require a lot of practice. You have to start when...

The Staples girl’s swim team finished their remarkable season capping off a sixth place finish at the Connecticut State Open Meet on Sept. 16th. Not only that, but the team also finished sixth at FCIAC’s...

Since 2004, Ron Burgundy and his inglorious mustache have taken over the comedy world, with the release of the movie Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy. This movie left viewers rolling on the floor...

On Oct. 24th, the Staples girls’ soccer team rose to the occasion during their final home game of the season by defeating Trinity Catholic with a score of 8-0. For the seniors on the team, it was their...

To most, fall is the best season of the year because of the crisp air, the change in the color of the leaves and the football season is in full swing. However, to students participating in fall sports...

Kenji Goto ’16 may not be the tallest kid out on the soccer field and he may not be the quickest. But toughness is something that Goto has never lacked. He is the strongest defender in the FCIAC and...

By day, Alex Miller is an English teacher at Staples High School. By night, he coaches a team of virtual football players.  Miller is a devoted football fan, but his passion goes far beyond the game itself....

Butterflies filled my stomach as I approached the door to Spanish class on my first day of freshman year- August 27th, 2012. The adrenaline was pumping in my veins was I walked into the class. I was nervous,...

Years of practice and natural talent have led Jessica Gross ’15 to this moment: on Sunday, she will audition in New York for NBC's musical competition show, “The Voice.” “I love singing, and...