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On March 1 President Donald Trump signed an executive order which declared English as the official language of the United States, altering a decades-old federal policy of required language assistance to non-English speakers.

President Trump declares English as official language, shifting decades of federal policy

Lily Rimm ’25, Associate Managing Editor March 17, 2025

President Trump designated English as the official language of the United States through an executive order signed on March 1.  This controversial order reverses decades of federal policy originating...

On Feb. 9, Rapper Kendrick Lamar took the stage as the Super Bowl Halftime performer where he made powerful statements on racial and political tensions in America.

Sound check, America: Kendrick Lamar’s activism appears on the biggest stage

Lily Rimm ’25, Associate managing editor February 26, 2025

Touchdown? Background noise. Chips and dip? Stale. Commercials? Entirely overhyped. Yet, Kendrick Lamar’s calculated 13-minute halftime show performance at the LIX Super Bowl had me on the edge of my...

Westport’s Greens Farms Elementary School was placed in a “shelter in place” following a sweating threat originating from the Veterans Suicide Hotline on Dec. 13.

Westport Responds to swatting incident at Greens Farms Elementary School

Lily Rimm ’25, Associate Managing Editor January 4, 2025

Westport’s Greens Farms Elementary School was placed in a “shelter in place” after a threatening text allegedly targeting the school was received on Dec. 13. This suspected case of “swatting,”...

It Ends With Us, released in theaters on Aug 9, 2024 ran a questionable press tour led by Blake Lively. There were countless missed opportunities to discuss resources and issues of domestic violence and abuse

It ends with the final cut: Blake Lively’s promo for It Ends With Us diminishes domestic violence awareness

Lily Rimm ’25, Associate Managing Editor September 17, 2024

When the credits roll and the theater lights flicker on, the best part of the movie begins. The urge to dive into my savored post-movie ritual kicks in, for a chance to uncover and dissect the story through...

The Teen Awareness Group’s annual Get Real Day event takes place on May 8. There will be a drunk driving simulation, speakers and resources on substance abuse.

Get Real Day tackles mental health, substance abuse

Lily Rimm ’25, Associate Managing Editor May 7, 2024

Amid the bustling hallways and AP exams, there’s a buzz of anticipation as May approaches. It's a month that marks more than just the transition from spring to summer— it serves as the catalyst for...

Westport will charge electric vehicle drivers fees at 35 charging stations across town and railroad lots, with a rate of 35 cents per kilowatt-hour and an additional idling fee at certain locations, to promote sustainable and economically viable EV use.

Westport implements electric vehicle charging fees

Liora Perkins ’25 and Lily Rimm ’25 March 18, 2024

Charging electric vehicles at public stations in Westport will soon come with a cost, as the town prepares to implement fees starting March 11.  This decision, approved in December, initially planned...

The PowerSchool dilemma and its consequences

Lily Rimm ’25, Ella Harrington ’25 February 27, 2024

Nanoramic Laboratories, a Massachusetts-based electric vehicle battery manufacturer, will establish its first major factory in Bridgeport, Connecticut, with $47.5 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Energy, aiming to produce advanced energy storage systems.

Nanoramic’s Connecticut venture marks milestone for sustainable battery technology

Lily Rimm ’25, Opinions Editor December 19, 2023

Nanormatic Laboratories, a Massachusetts company that manufacturers electric vehicle batteries, has chosen Bridgeport, Connecticut as their location for their first major factory that will produce advanced...

Izzy Khamish ’25 celebrates the first place win at the Head of the Charles Regatta with her crew. Pictured left to right: Caroline Krantz,  Izzy Khamish, Callaghan Nickerson, Sophie Bell and Annika Nelson.

Khamish Guides Connecticut Boat Club to Head of the Charles Glory

Lily Rimm ’25, Paper opinions editor November 10, 2023

The Cambridge wind billowed as five silhouettes threw their might into four synchronized strokes. A balanced harmony of pressure and desire rushed through the slick, slender vessel, each oar slicing through...

The annual celebration of Halloween can be navigated with advice on specific Westport hot-spots and uniquely decorated streets.

Navigating best 3 Westport Halloween havens

Lily Rimm ’25, Paper Opinions Editor October 6, 2023

The month of wearing spooky costumes, decorating houses with cobwebs and handing out candy is finally here. While most teenagers today become engrossed with the idea of Halloween parties, they’re missing...

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