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Wakeman Town Farm’s pond was built in the 1990’s to filter the runoff and pollutants from the building of Bedford Middle School’s fields.
Wakeman Town Farm’s Detention Pond completes first phase of restoration
Sherwood Diner temporarily closed down to remodel on Oct 30 for an unknown period of time. Although unconfirmed, the restaurant reportedly renovates the restaurants kitchen. To see updates, follow @sherwooddinerct on Instagram.
Sherwood Diner closes for remodel
Jill Dillon (D) was elected to the Board of Education via write-in ballots on Nov. 7.
Behind the scenes of local election winner Jill Dillon’s write-in election success
While every local race for each commission and board were important, much attention was paid to the Board of Education’s (BOE) candidates this election cycle–with particular focus on how voters would react to the new campaign priorities by Republicans. In the previous 2021 election cycle, the Republican candidates for the BOE captured 42.77%. This year, they achieved 18.81% of the vote.
Local Westport Democrats win Board of Education, retain two other boards
Savvy Smoker, the new smoke and vape shop, replaces Subway located on 940 Post Rd E, Westport, Connecticut. Stores like this one have been under some pretty heated controversy lately, adding to the debate around smoking and vaping.
Increased number of smoke shops in Westport arouses controversy
Students stress over the graduation requirement of taking an art credit.
Staples should not require art classes
The future of Amazon Fresh looks precarious, as its parent company evaluates the economics of the venture. And while the company may have halted the expansion of the brand, the company’s quarterly losses related to the stores due to the costs of property equipment and operating leases are still growing (SuperMarket News).
Why Amazon Fresh has become a stale venture
Antisemitism has drastically increased since Israel’s war with Hamas began on Oct. 7.
Antisemitism on college campuses must end now
Blake Watkins ’26 sitting in class during his long period, wishing to take a cafeteria break with his class.
Classes that meet during morning long-periods should take cafeteria breaks
I always feel grateful when I finish the Turkey Trot with members of my community beside me.
Finding family in community: Thanksgiving Turkey Trot tradition
This starting slide introduces the panelists to the audience and prepares them to begin the AI Tea Talk.
Panelists discuss effects of AI on art industry
Katherine Phelps ’25 volunteers for Service League of Girls (SLOGS) at the festival, aiding with a variety of crafts.
Zero Waste committee decks the halls with green at EcoFest
Duplicit rocks Toquet Hall in collaboration with Staples skate club to fundraise money to renovate the skate park. The skate club held this fundraiser from 6-9 p.m. where they also sold baked goods from Granola Bar.
Skate club with Dulcit, The Corduroys rock Toquet Hall for a good cause
Awesome Austin” (left) and his chief angel Andrew Berman (right) show off the medals Austin has received after participating in MyTEAM TRIUMPH events
Disabled marathoner inspires crowd at Westport charity event
The Westport Bookshop has been able to provide 3,500 hours of paid employment for 12 adults with differing abilities. Those hours are primarily spent organizing books and completing data entries on their online eBay store.
Westport Book Shop provides employment to disabled community, expands business ambitions
For many productions including Staples Players’, the tech crew only gets one bow on the closing night of the show. This is the tech crew of “The Prom” getting their bow on closing night.
‘The Prom’ withdrawal hits the Staples’ Player community: What happens to Players when the show ends?
Staples Players’ production of “The Prom” this November tells the story of a lesbian couple not being allowed to attend their school’s prom and the Broadway actors who try and help them.
Players’ ‘The Prom’ demonstrates acceptance through fun-filled production
Violinists Isabel Jo ’26 [left] and Kendra Cheng ’25 [right] performing a duet while being accompanied by the orchestra.
Staples’ chamber orchestra plays their way to a successful first performance of the school year
The Five Nights At Freddy’s movie excites eager fans as its released just in time for halloween.
October media excites with new releases
As demonstrated by the photo above, the syllabus’ for the two classes vary not only in subject but also intensity and depth. They do not follow the same curriculum and are two entirely separate classes within the same 4 walls.
Combining Painting, Advanced Painting classes into one period results in mixed feelings
Oliver Galin ’25 gets in position to run the four by 200 meter relay.
Boys’ indoor track prepares for season, sets goals
Cormac Mulvey ’25 (left) celebrates his equalizing goal with Adam Syah ’24 (middle) and Sam Rossoni ’25 (right).
Wreckers fall to Ridgefield in opening round of states, season ends
The Wreckers get in position to defend a goal kick from the Hall.
Girls’ soccer beats Hall, moves on to state quarterfinals
Staples celebrates their go-ahead goal early in the second half thanks to a strike from Evelyn Chudowsky ’24.
Wreckers top Warde, Chudowsky scores 2
Staples boys’ soccer took down Warde 3-0 at Fairfield Warde High School. (Photo by William Murray 25)
Staples cruises past Fairfield Warde in fiery battle
Kneads Bakery, among many other Westport fall-flavored food hotpots, has an array of pumpkin delicacies, along with a wide seasonal drink menu.
Westport unveils essential seasonal delicacies
The notes that were passed around to students sometimes had to do with their location. This note would’ve been given to a student in the library, for example.
Spreading kindness: passing out kind notes to unsuspecting students
Various colleges and universities make visits to Staples to educate students on what they offer.
Seniors attend college info meetings, narrow down early decision applications
Staples defense gets ready as Darien takes a corner during the championship at Wilton High School, a neutral site.
Field hockey reflects on FCIAC final loss, gears up for States
Many seniors took the chance to relax on senior skip day, though those who did come to school for various reasons found themselves with very few other seniors in their classes.
To skip or not to skip: seniors reflect on attending school on senior skip day
Kneads Bakery, among many other Westport fall-flavored food hotpots, has an array of pumpkin delicacies, along with a wide seasonal drink menu.
Westport unveils essential seasonal delicacies
The notes that were passed around to students sometimes had to do with their location. This note would’ve been given to a student in the library, for example.
Spreading kindness: passing out kind notes to unsuspecting students
Various colleges and universities make visits to Staples to educate students on what they offer.
Seniors attend college info meetings, narrow down early decision applications
Staples defense gets ready as Darien takes a corner during the championship at Wilton High School, a neutral site.
Field hockey reflects on FCIAC final loss, gears up for States
Many seniors took the chance to relax on senior skip day, though those who did come to school for various reasons found themselves with very few other seniors in their classes.
To skip or not to skip: seniors reflect on attending school on senior skip day
This is the common area of the StuVi suite.
Day in the life of a Boston University student during parents weekend
This third pumpkin was decorated by cafeteria server, Anna. The pumpkin was embellished with Gel clings that compliment the holiday spirit, letters that spell out Happy Halloween, and an interactive witch that cackles when the red dot appears.
The Staples cafeteria host annual Pumpkin Contest
Wreckers celebrate Spirit week with Monday being PJ day, Tuesday dynamic duos and vacation dads, Wednesday color wars, Thursday ski vs surf and Friday homecoming shirts and Wrecker colors. Cammie Rubino ’23 rocks her homecoming shirt along with the rest of the senior girls for spirit week.
Staples struts their spirit, anticipate homecoming
People walk The Breast Cancer Awareness Walk in honor of supporting the cause at Sherwood Island hosted by Making Strides.
Supporters engage in the Making Strides Breast Cancer Awareness Walk
Dogs find best friends at Compo Beach
Dogs find best friends at Compo Beach
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On the Wreckord — Episode Nine
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On the Wreckord — Episode Eight
Awesome Austin” (left) and his chief angel Andrew Berman (right) show off the medals Austin has received after participating in MyTEAM TRIUMPH events
Disabled marathoner inspires crowd at Westport charity event
St. Andrew’s South African rugby team poses with the Staples boys’ rugby team at the Gonzaga Rugby Classic Tournament.
Staples boys’ rugby team welcomes South Africans to Westport
Elisa Feinman, behavior therapist, aids Browne in communication. Feinman helped deliver Browne’s heartfelt Father’s Day card.
W. Browne flourishes with spelling board, transcends communication gap
Sam Paris ’23 represents Team USA as a Skyliner Senior Synchronized Skater.
Team USA competitors juggle athletic, academic pursuits
06880 founder Dan Woog and Lyah Muktavaram ‘22 collaborated during her senior internship to produce a photo book. The project, “Pick of Pics” includes photos captured of Westport for over a decade.
Woog and Muktavaram publish “06880: Pick of the Pics”
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Before you know it, you’ll have the acceptances rolling in. Photo by Nicole DeBlasi ’15

The do’s and dont’s of the college process

Nicole DeBlasi, Web Managing Editor
May 12, 2015
James Spader as “Ultron” in a scene from “Avengers: Age of Ultron.” Photo from MCT Campus

“Avengers: Age of Ultron” lives up to the expectations

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May 4, 2015
“Unfriended” is more gory than scary

“Unfriended” is more gory than scary

Nicole DeBlasi, Web Managing Editor
April 29, 2015
Finding roommates differs among colleges and students

Finding roommates differs among colleges and students

Nicole DeBlasi, Web Managing Editor
March 18, 2015
John Rice, a Partner from AKF Engineering, discusses with the board the the energy performance of a typical school and a high performance school.

Board of Education discusses SBAC testing and energy at meeting

Nicole DeBlasi, Web Managing Editor
March 13, 2015
Saul Goodman/James “Jimmy” McGill, played by Bob Odenkirk, in a scene from “Better Call Saul.” Photo courtesy of MCT Campus.

“Better Call Saul” doesn’t disappoint

Nicole DeBlasi, Web Managing Editor
February 12, 2015
Photo from MCT Campus

“Hunger Games: Mockingjay-Part 1” doesn’t fly into my heart

Nicole DeBlasi, Web Managing Editor
November 26, 2014
Some students may or may not feel the pressure to take physics. At Staples High School, there are six different physics classes students can take. According to School Counselor Victoria Capozzi, physics is generally a junior or senior year course.

Some students feel pressure to take physics

Nicole DeBlasi , Web Managing Editor
November 23, 2014
James D’Amico begins his presentation and discusses the 6-12 grade curriculum with members of the BOE. He discussed the integration of STEAM into the curriculum and meeting new state requirements for the class of 2020.

Curriculum changes and priorities control Board of Education meeting

Nicole DeBlasi, Web Managing Editor
November 11, 2014
A member from the National Executive Service Corps (NESC) answers Mark Mathias’ question.

Board of Education discusses budget and school climate at meeting

Nicole DeBlasi, Web Managing Editor
September 24, 2014

Common Application isn’t so common

Nicole DeBlasi, Web Managing Editor
September 19, 2014
Please dont ask me about college. I want to know just as much as you where I’m going to spend the next four years.

The dreaded college questions

Nicole DeBlasi, Web Managing Editor
September 15, 2014
The audience finishes their standing ovation at the May 30th performance of “Infinite Black Suitcase.”

“Infinite Black Suitcase” showcases a different side of Players

June 3, 2014
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[Photo] Physics petition fails to persuade Science Department

June 3, 2014
Sir Ian McKellen, who plays the older Magneto, in a scene from “X Men: Days of Future Past.”

“X-Men: Days of Future Past” makes me want to go back to the past

Nicole DeBlasi, Web Managing Editor
May 28, 2014
Isabel Perry ’15, a member of TAG, puts makeup on victim Carly Singer ’14.

Grim Reaper Day 2014 leaves an impact on the Staples community

Nicole DeBlasi, Web Managing Editor
May 15, 2014
Andrew Garfield, who plays Peter Parker/Spider-Man, and Emma Stone, who plays Gwen Stacey, in a scene from “The Amazing Spider-Man 2”.

“The Amazing Spider-Man 2” keeps the audience engaged in its web

Nicole DeBlasi, Web Managing Editor
May 13, 2014
How to manage your stress during AP and finals week

How to manage your stress during AP and finals week

Nicole DeBlasi, Web Managing Editor
May 8, 2014
Actors in Avenue Q and audience members hang out on stage after their first performance ended.

[Photo] The puppets of “Avenue Q” take their final bow

March 25, 2014
Zoe Fox ’16, who played Care-ee bear, Garrick New’16, who played Pooh, and Aaron Samuels ’16, who played Paddington, look through the playbill for their names and ads during a break.

“Avenue Q” stuns at opening night

Nicole DeBlasi, Web Managing Editor
March 24, 2014
Snow snow go away; come again another day

Snow snow go away; come again another day

Nicole DeBlasi , Web Managing Editor
March 20, 2014
“Endless Love” becomes an endless storyline by the end

“Endless Love” becomes an endless storyline by the end

Nicole DeBlasi, Web Managing Editor
March 6, 2014
Students and staff members make or break plans for Valentine’s Day

Students and staff members make or break plans for Valentine’s Day

Nicole DeBlasi, Web Managing Editor
February 12, 2014
Sophia Corde ‘15 pole vaults during the meet.

Girls’ track races to the finish line in the second FCIAC qualifier meet

Nicole DeBlasi, Web Managing Editor
January 7, 2014
#Twinning

#Twinning

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January 5, 2014
Count me out

Count me out

Nicole DeBlasi, Web Managing Editor
December 20, 2013
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[Photo] The perfect ugly sweater

December 18, 2013
This is the album cover for Lady Gagas Artpop album. The picture is from The Guardian.

Lady Gaga’s “Artpop” isn’t so artful

Nicole DeBlasi, Web Managing Editor
November 19, 2013
This is one of the many album covers for Bangerz. The image is from Billboard. com

“Bangerz” leaves Miley’s old image behind

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October 16, 2013
A Smarter Balance?

A Smarter Balance?

Nicole DeBlasi, Web Managing Editor
October 10, 2013

Since When Do I Like Gym?

Nicole DeBlasi , Web Managing Editor
October 4, 2013
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[Photo] Emmys Give Awards to…Really?

September 27, 2013
Seniors party on the backs of their cars and get pumped up for the homecoming game.

Homecoming: Off the Field

September 22, 2013
This years homecoming took place under the lights, another change in the events evolution.

[Photo] The Evolution of the Homecoming Experience

September 21, 2013
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[Photo] A Horrendous Homecoming: Part Two?

September 20, 2013
R-rated Ridiculousness

R-rated Ridiculousness

Nicole DeBlasi, Web Managing Editor
September 2, 2013
A Successful Opening Night

A Successful Opening Night

Nicole DeBlasi, Web Managing Editor
May 31, 2013
Staples Players perform in a preview of You Cant Take It With You on May 29.

Can Funny Be Taught?

Nicole DeBlasi, Web Managing Editor
May 30, 2013
One Acts Show a Different Side of Players

One Acts Show a Different Side of Players

Nicole DeBlasi, Web Managing Editor
April 26, 2013

A Variety of Talent

Nicole DeBlasi, Web Managing Editor
April 11, 2013
To Take Or Not To Take: Getting A Ride To School

To Take Or Not To Take: Getting A Ride To School

Nicole DeBlasi, Web Managing Editor
March 27, 2013
March 14, 2013 | Staples Players Rehearse for A Chorus Line

March 14, 2013 | Staples Players Rehearse for “A Chorus Line”

Nicole DeBlasi, Web Managing Editor
March 14, 2013
5 Ways to Brave the Cold and Last Until Springtime

5 Ways to Brave the Cold and Last Until Springtime

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February 26, 2013
Two Thumbs Down

Two Thumbs Down

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February 15, 2013
Midterm Stress During Break: Is It Really Worth It?

Midterm Stress During Break: Is It Really Worth It?

Nicole DeBlasi, Web Managing Editor
February 4, 2013
Hidden in the Background: The Percussionists in the Orchestra

Hidden in the Background: The Percussionists in the Orchestra

Nicole DeBlasi, Web Managing Editor
December 19, 2012
The Board of Education voted on Dec. 3 to keep both February and April break intact after Hurricane Sandy.

Did the BOE Really Make the Right Decision?

Nicole DeBlasi, Web Managing Editor
December 14, 2012
Red Dawn: A Remake Of A Classic

Red Dawn: A Remake Of A Classic

Nicole Deblasi, Web Managing Editor
December 7, 2012
Black Friday: A Day Of Chaos

Black Friday: A Day Of Chaos

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November 26, 2012
Nov. 7, 2012 | Post-Sandy Storm

Nov. 7, 2012 | Post-Sandy Storm

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November 7, 2012
Rebel Wilson attends the premiere of Universal Pictures Pitch Perfect, at ArcLight Cinemas in Los Angeles on Sept. 24, 2012. (Apega/Abaca Press/MCT)

“Pitch Perfect” Hits All The Right Notes

Nicole DeBlasi, Web Managing Editor
October 18, 2012
Oct. 11, 2012 | Snack Time

Oct. 11, 2012 | Snack Time

Nicole DeBlasi, Web Managing Editor
October 11, 2012
“House at the End of the Street”: Don’t Come and Visit

“House at the End of the Street”: Don’t Come and Visit

Nicole DeBlasi , Web Managing Editor
October 6, 2012
Oct. 6, 2012 | Doggy Day

Oct. 6, 2012 | Doggy Day

Nicole DeBlasi, Web Managing Editor
October 6, 2012

Waste of Space? Students’ Lockers Continue to Go Unused

Nicole DeBlasi, Web Managing Editor
October 5, 2012

iPad 2 vs. Nook Color: Is the More Expensive Option Really the Better One?

Nicole DeBlasi, Web Managing Editor
March 8, 2012
Contagion: One Sick Film

‘Contagion’: One Sick Film

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September 23, 2011
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