College is like painting on a brand-spanking-new canvas. Nobody knows you or what you did in the past, your high school status, or that you had a raging unibrow in sixth grade. Paintbrush in hand, you...

Nine girls. Nine countries. One common struggle: their education. This is the basis of documentary “Girl Rising,” which was played on March 4 at Bowtie Royale 6 in Norwalk as a part of a special screening...

Staples students have seemingly been taking on new titles as self-proclaimed graffiti artists. In both the girls’ and boys’ bathrooms--nearly everyone in the building--all over the sides of the stalls,...

Fashion aficionados everywhere were clinging to their sanity as all 88 countries competing in the 2014 Olympics marched their way through the Opening Ceremony on February 7th. All kinds of different...

Santa Claus is coming to town -- and Westport is preparing. Amid the carolers, almost audible are the sighs of delight from happy customers perusing Main Street stores, marveling at discounted fares. Look...

The first few months of senior year, your world spins on a different axis. And that axis is college. Nearly everything you do is involved with the college process in some way. Eating in the cafeteria:...

It’s almost that time of year again. Whether you celebrate the religious holiday or not, the excitement of the season and the time off to relax is enjoyed by all. Twinkle lights line every street, illuminating...

On Wednesday Oct. 23rd, the Staples girls’ swim team suffered a loss against Norwalk, which was the last meet before FCIACs. With the event falling on senior day for the swimmers, one would assume it...

Panic erupted in the Staples senior class last Monday, Oct 14 when the Common Application website became exceedingly slow for some and completely inaccessible for many. With over one million users and...

For generations, nail polish has been an icon of beauty. Legendary gorgeous women like Audrey Hepburn and Marilyn Monroe were never spotted without glossy coats caressing the tips of their fingers. Advertisements...

An amazing artist. A role model. A talented swimmer. Molly Rubidge '13 is well known for many of her distinct qualities, all of which are reflected in her artwork. For her whole life, Rubidge had...

April 15, 2013. The day of the 117th Boston Marathon and a well-renowned Patriot’s Day, celebrating Boston’s unique history—two of Boston’s most cherished events, settling upon one day. Excitement...

On Friday, Feb. 8, numerous complaints traveled the halls of Staples as both students and teachers shared their growing concerns regarding the upcoming blizzard and Westport Superintendent Elliott Landon’s...

Babysitting often comes off as the easiest teenage job, but many Staples students have found otherwise. If the awkward car rides home with the dad (“So...how’s school?”) weren’t enough, the shananagins...

Ah, seniors. The indescribable student. But I’ll take a stab at it. The super laid-back students who don’t seem to have a care in the world. They enter the classroom with a slow shuffle and collapse...