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Westport approves a 2-year lease with Aries Building Systems LLC. for two portable classrooms at Coleytown Elementary school in hopes that the classrooms will help to alleviate overcrowding at the school. Over the past few years, as a result of migration to Westport due to COVID-19 as well as other factors, CES and Stepping Stones Preschool, which is housed in the CES building have seen major increases in enrollment.
Westport approves the implementation of portable classrooms at Coleytown Elementary School
Juniors took the Next Generation Science Standard test on May 25 and 26. This test is a graduation requirement and focuses primarily on different types of science taught throughout middle and high school.
Juniors take required NGSS test for graduation
Saugatuck Avenue opened up to the public hours after the accident occured.
Norwalk man dead following fatal Westport car crash
People live as new events impact the world everyday, such as Finland and Sweden applying to join NATO, the 2022 Met Gala and the Roe v. Wade draft leak.
Global events of May
Pro-abortion rights protestors gather in downtown Westport holding signs supporting DefenDemocracy’s cause and listening to speakers.
Connecticut protests for abortion rights
Veganism has many benefits for your health and the environment, but negative stereotypes and all-or-nothing biases are even harder than giving up your favorite foods.
Junior year made me stop being vegan
Some well-known corporations have created “pro-gay” advertising and made their logos rainbow for LGBTQ+ pride month, while simultaneously donating millions to anti-gay politicans in recent years, presenting a problem often called “rainbow washing.”
Pride is not just one month: corporate performativity, rainbow washing is detrimental
Some people prefer books, some people prefer sports. Students should be able to choose what activity they wish to do in the summer.
Books shouldn’t be sole summer task
The cafeteria is home to many food options, but some arent labeled with their price, leading to confusion at the register.
Cafeteria must post proper price labels
Girl Scout season, January to April, sells cookies to people across the world, adding Adventurefuls to the collection of desserts.
Girl Scouts unleash cookie season, Samoas remain number one
Along with a tour of the school, Staples provided Bedford and Coleytown middle school eighth graders with a club fair to get involved in extracurriculars, before their arrival in the fall.
Staples offers interactive touring experience to incoming freshmen
Hamantaschen is a traditional Israeli food and a favorite of Cunningham’s
Humans of Staples: Catherine Cunningham explores cooking, art
Staples’ football field will serve as this year’s graduation location, for just the second time in recent school history.
Class of 2022 set to graduate
The Staples Pride Coalition sets up various decorations around the school for pride month.
Staples celebrates June’s pride month
Kate Smith ’22, in her internship, helps prepare for the Memorial Day Westport Fine Arts Fair. This opportunity allowed her to get real world experience with business negotiations and event planning.
Internship program allows students to flourish in real world experiences
Stranger things season four breaks the mold of the previous seasons by being more expansive, more complex, and with a run-time to match. Despite struggling with bloatedness, it achieves a level of entertainment unmatched by its predecessors.
‘Stranger Things’ expansive fourth season exceeds expectations
The initial caption, and logo for the show made on October 3, 2021
New Star Wars miniseries exceeded expectations
Tessa Cassell ’24 consistently checks to see if her favorite show “Friends” has returned to Netflix. After viewing it for the last time in 2019, she turns to cable television to occasionally watch replays of randomly selected episodes, realizing that the app isn’t as worth it.
Netflix’s recent adjustments outrage users
Blake Lively wearing Versace pays an homage to the Statue of Liberty. The rusted red color is supposed to represent the copper that then oxidized into the light blue, green color that was revealed once Lively’s skirt was untied.
Gilded Glamour or generic garments?
The 2022 Annual Tony Awards will be hosted by Ariana DeBose on June 12. They will take place at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. The Tony Awards are awards for excellence in Broadway theater.
Bridgeport actress LaChanze nominated for Tony Award
The FCIAC quarterfinals took place Friday, May 20 and the semifinals took place Monday, May 23.
Softball approaches end of season
According to Coach Jack McFarland, the Wreckers’ baserunning has been stellar this season, hopefully leading them to more victories.
Baseball team navigates up and down season
The girls’ golf team has members from every grade; each player has different strengths that have helped contribute to the team’s victories this year.
Girls’ golf victorious in almost every match, leads state
Evelyn Chudowsky ’24 celebrates a goal from her team in a game against Bermuda on April 28.
Evelyn Chudowsky ’24 embarks on Dominican Republic national team
Club sport athletes at Staples do not get the recognition they deserve despite their immense dedication.
Inclusion of Staples athletes in club sports is a must
English teacher Alexandra McHale provides insight to her personal and professional lifestyles while tending to her teacher duties.
20 Questions with Ms. McHale: cruising the Staples halls
In the video, students and faculty shared their opinions on superstitions, as well as some superstitions they hold and the weirdest superstitions they’ve heard.
Students share opinions on superstitions
The line for sandwiches at lunch at Staples is often lengthy and filled with people from all corners of the building. School members share their opinions on the sandwiches, and why this lunch item is so special at the school.
Why are Staples’ sandwiches so special? Students and staff share their input
Members of the Staples orchestra, band, and chorus all performed at the pops concert
Staples musicians prepare for annual pops concert
Logan Goodman ’24 runs Laced By Logan, her own business where she draws and paints vibrant designs on sneakers. At the MoCA Teen Arts Festival, Goodman offered to paint the sneakers that customers brought live.
Teens at MoCA Spring Arts Festival showcases Staples’ small businesses
In a report created by Colliers Project Leader for the Westport Finance and Facilities Subcommittee earlier this year, it was recommended that $600,000 of a $8.16 million improvement plan should be used on electrical improvements and repairs.
Long Lots Elementary School fire causes evacuation for students
Bedford teacher Arthur Ellis (pictured above) turned himself in on April 27 due to sexual assault allegations. Ellis was officially charged with sexual assault in the fourth degree and risk of injury to a minor. Ellis has posted bail and is awaiting trial on May 6.
Bedford teacher turns himself into police after sexual assault accusations
Governor Ned Lamont plans to implement the most ambitious reopening plan in the tristate area since the pandemic started last year. Throughout March and April, all capacity limits for most businesses and personal retail stores are being lifted.
Connecticut’s transition to 100% capacity, eased restriction concerns among students
Increased flooding downtown threatens shops through costs and water damage
Increased flooding downtown threatens shops through costs and water damage
A COVID-19 vaccine is currently being developed.
Potential COVID-19 vaccine brings controversy
Westport Nutrition held its grand opening on May 21. Its focus is healthy, fueling drinks for the community, targeting athletes.
Westport Nutrition fuels community with healthy options
Most students have plans to travel this summer, whether it is visiting the beach or a foreign country.
Students share plans for upcoming summer break
Seniors preparing to leave Staples think back on all of the memories that made their high school experience.
Seniors reflect, rejoice on favorite high school memories
Staples seniors reflect on past high school memories and gear up to graduate and move onto their next chapter.
Seniors reflect on lessons learned, highschool experiences
The first round of Senior Assassin begins on Monday, May 23 and will end on Sunday, May 29 at 11:59 PM.
Senior Showdown sparks excitement
In this podcast, we take a look at Colorado Avalanche and New York Rangers playoff predictions.
New York Rangers embark on NHL playoffs
The Staples girls’ lacrosse team played under the lights on the football field for the first time in a regular season game.
Girls’ lacrosse finally plays under the lights
In 2017, the United States had the fastest growing squash population across the globe and saw junior participation grow fourfold, as per US Squash. In line with the national trend, Staples girls’ squash is seeing an increase in involvement, with 22 girls rostered this season compared to 16 last year.
Girls’ squash commences new season, grows in popularity
This past weekend, Gonzalez traveled to Tennessee to meet her All-American teammates and play in an East vs West game, which Gonzalez’s team won 5-0.
Soccer Star Gaby Gonzalez ’22 Scores All-American
Staples gets set to tip off at home against Fairfield Warde on March 28.
Staples Basketball Recap
Westport Nutrition held its grand opening on May 21. Its focus is healthy, fueling drinks for the community, targeting athletes.
Westport Nutrition fuels community with healthy options
Most students have plans to travel this summer, whether it is visiting the beach or a foreign country.
Students share plans for upcoming summer break
Valerie Dreyfuss and Lily Caplan discover what students are listening to.
What’s Staples listening to?
Elle Vail ’23 satirically provides her insight upon this year’s junior prom dresses on the Paris Hilton’s “hot or not” spectrum.
Junior Prom Dresses: Hot or Not Satire
Summer activities to cure boredom
Summer activities to cure boredom
Photo by Shira Zeiberg “Operation Varsity Blues” is a documentary investigating the mastermind behind the scheme to get kids of rich families into top colleges.
Netflix film ‘Operation Varsity Blues’ sheds light on college admissions scandal
Staples students are cautious to travel due to the looming threat of COVID-19.
Students traveling for vacation raises COVID concerns
Each year, students must receive recommendations from teachers to enroll in specific level classes. Though these recommendations are helpful, they also can restrain students from taking classes they know they can handle.
Teacher recommendations do more harm than good
After making our way through the towns best diners and delis, we found that the classic Sherwood Diner breakfast sandwich was our favorite.
Students search for Westport’s best egg sandwich
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First Lady Biden brings education to forefront of American politics
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Phoebe Miller ’23

Phoebe Miller ’23, Sports Editor

Paper Sports Editor Phoebe Miller ’23 is no stranger to the creative aspects of life. At a young age, she began taking gymnastics lessons and quickly grew fond of the sport.

“I would always flip around when I was little and my parents decided to put me in [classes],” Miller said.

She now teaches at the Gymnastics Cheerleading Academy in Fairfield and it was this creative spirit that initially led her to Inklings.

“I’m a very curious person and I love writing and reading,” Miller said. “I just thought it would be a fun thing to do [during] high school.”

 

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Why are Staples’ sandwiches so special? Students and staff share their input

June 15, 2022
The girls’ golf team has members from every grade; each player has different strengths that have helped contribute to the team’s victories this year.

Girls’ golf victorious in almost every match, leads state

May 17, 2022
Westport parents, educators and residents attended the Board of Education meeting Monday night, contributing to conversations about the equity study on the climate of Westport district schools.

Board of Education equity report release from NYU causes division, frustration

May 2, 2022
The apprenticeship program focuses on the importance of safety instruction and the teaching of skills important for a career in construction and other fields.

Paving a path: Connecticut’s Pre-Apprenticeship high school program

March 31, 2022
Omicron, a more contagious COVID-19 variant, has officially been detected in Connecticut.

Omicron variant arrives in Connecticut, US

December 16, 2021
One of the most popular activities set up was the petting zoo, which attracted students of all ages to interact with animals such as rabbits, sheep and a pony.

Wellness activity enrichment day improved with new methods to ease mental stress

December 16, 2021
Connecticut leaders dispute over affordable housing law reform

Connecticut leaders dispute over affordable housing law reform

December 14, 2021
Specific statistics about undiscussed mental illnesses are not always made well-known to the public, and stigmas about such less-known mental illnesses are rampant among the Staples community.

Truths about mental health jarring, education of issues needed

October 25, 2021
The Playhouse suffered serious damage to several different areas of the theatre, because of the water that seeped through low-lying entrance doors and down staircases.

Westport Country Playhouse thankful for support after flood

September 14, 2021
Westport Woman's Club presents annual art show, dazzles viewers

WESTPORT WOMAN’S CLUB PRESENTS ANNUAL ART SHOW, DAZZLES VIEWERS

June 4, 2021
Due to the Connecticut State Senates bill, students who were previously exempted from the vaccine for religious reasons are no longer excused.

Religious exemption bill for mandatory vaccines terminated

May 27, 2021
Due to the Connecticut State Senates bill, students who were previously exempted from the vaccine for religious reasons are no longer excused.

Religious exemption bill for mandatory vaccines terminated

May 11, 2021
The new Wednesday schedule is vastly different from the old one and presents many negative differences.

Wednesdays should be kept virtual

May 10, 2021
Girls’ lacrosse captain Julia Diconza ’21 gears up to pass the ball at tryouts for the 2021 season.

COVID sports restrictions continue into spring, but sense of normalcy slowly returns

March 30, 2021
The USAG allows hundreds of young girls to be abused at the hands of their coaches. The USAG must address these abuses and let authorities deal with these cases.

The United States Gymnastics Association is failing at protecting gymnasts from abuse

March 30, 2021
The Granola Bar, which has been open in Westport for eight years, started as a granola business sold in supermarkets, but soon evolved to become the popular cafe it is today.

‘Granola Bar’ restaurant welcomes Rick Dickinson, brings Great Cakes back to Westport

February 25, 2021
The new schedule provided by the school depicting the days in which each cohort goes into school in the month of March.

Staples switches to 75% hybrid model starting March 1

February 13, 2021

‘Winter Wondergram’ virtual holiday cards help arts community, provide fun escape

December 22, 2020
Westport Museum of History and Culture hosts Holiday Market in support of local artisans.

Westport Museum for History and Culture Hosts Holiday Market

December 22, 2020
The trailer for the movie depicts an apocalyptic scene, and pushes the idea that COVID-19 will be the end of the world as we know it.

‘Songbird’ heightens COVID-19 fears

December 18, 2020
Students exceeding 10 days APO will move to Cohort D

Students exceeding 10 days APO will move to Cohort D

December 13, 2020
A sign asks customers at “The Fresh Market” to not enter the store without a mask. Signs like these have been seen frequently in front of stores such as Home Goods and Terrain throughout the pandemic.

Stamford, Norwalk, Bridgeport, Stratford join growing Coronavirus red zone list

November 10, 2020
A cyanotype art piece by Margaret Roleke “Danger/Peligro” depicts what she deems as social and political issues affecting the country this year.

‘People Politics Planet’ exhibit connects feelings to art

November 4, 2020
Nancy Wahler and her 21-year-old son Alex Wahler who has Autism and Epilepsy.

Creating a community: The Porch At Christie’s

October 4, 2020
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