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Quinn Hughes

Quinn Hughes, Breaking News Managing Editor

Being on varsity for all four years of high school is something not many athletes at Staples can says they’ve accomplished.
But for senior volleyball superstar, Quinn Hughes ‘16, he has been apart of the varsity team since his freshman year. He is known to be the “outside hitter”, and not only does he make his presence on the courts but Hughes is also a two-year writer for Inklings.
He originally was the opinions paper editor, and then gradually made his way to become the breaking news editor. Hughes enjoys Inklings because he feels like there is ”a lot more freedom and it’s a student run organization where we can take charge and really make the paper our own.”
Over the summer Hughes took not a single break from writing, as he, and many other Inklings members, traveled to Columbia University to take part in their Journalism summer program. “We really got to learn a lot there, and they taught us so many things that we can bring back to Inklings” Hughes said.
“We got to work on how to write articles better, and really how to become a better journalist. They gave us some great tips for interviewing and tricks that will help us get better quotes”. Hughes hopes to make his senior year the best year of high school, and is excited for all the opportunities once he graduates high school.

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College logowear dominates Staples hallway fashion

Quinn Hughes, Breaking News Managing Editor June 11, 2015

Sadly, I admit I am part of the majority of students that wears college logo wear frequently. And, yes, maybe I’ll even concede that I wear it too much. But the truth is I eat, sleep and breathe college...

Minor leagues don’t hinder passion

Quinn Hughes, Breaking News Managing Editor April 6, 2015

Major professional sports leagues such as the MLB, WNBA, NFL and MLS all generate massive support from young athletes, inspiring people to play the sport and pursue it as a career. However, students...

Red Cross visits Staples for blood drive

Red Cross visits Staples for blood drive

Quinn Hughes, Breaking News Managing Editor April 3, 2015

On Wednesday April 1, the Staples High School gymnasium was transformed into a blood drive center, and dozens of students came eager to help out the cause. The drive was set up by the Staples Key Club...

Midterm exams prove counterproductive

Midterm exams prove counterproductive

Quinn Hughes, Breaking News Managing Editor January 14, 2015

Everyone knows the mind-numbing and painstakingly long lead up to the infamous Midterm week. The primary purpose of the midterms is to assess how well a student has retained information from a semester;...

Multi-test mania makes students mad

Multi-test mania makes students mad

Quinn Hughes, Breaking News Managing Editor December 7, 2014

Here at Staples High School, we students are given a fantastic education, that challenges us to work hard to be the best students that we can be. However, sometimes, I feel the challenge becomes more of...

Students rush for gold

Students rush for gold

Quinn Hughes, Breaking News Managing Editor November 11, 2014

Spray tan. It’s a term that has a negative connotation and seems to immediately bring images of orange traffic cones or Snooki to the mind (if you can distinguish between the two). However spray tans...

A Fresh Perspective

A Fresh Perspective

Quinn Hughes, Breaking News Managing Editor September 24, 2012

High school. To a freshman like me, it sounds pretty scary. Time to start caring about your grades, no more taking “bathroom breaks” to get out of the same boring class. It’s time to start...

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