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There is a potential tik tok ban on all devices following many debates over the security of U.S. government data. A bill has been introduced and evaluated following these debates.
TikTok bill enforced to protect the security of the U.S. government, U.S. technology
Riverside Avenue is notoriously busy for its foot traffic due to the numerous restaurants and social venues situated on the avenue. However, there are no government-installed lights to help illuminate the busy area at nighttime, nor are there any traffic lights at the large intersection near The Whelk.
Riverside Avenue car accident triggers resident concerns
After raining for multiple hours, snow from the storm is finally seen sticking to multiple surfaces.
Connecticut weathers second major storm
The Staples Best Buddies Chapter poses for a group picture to post on their instagram to promote outside of school events.
Best Buddies hosts annual Friendship Ball
Most of the rates for Compo Beach parking have seen a 10% increase; however, this does not apply to the price of non-resident passes where the price was decided based on the rate from 2017. All data compiled from WestportNews. Graphic by Aidan Sprouls 23.
Compo Beach updates prices for 2023 season
After Roe V. Wade was overturned in 2022, it left abortions to be state regulated. Many states including Texas should never have ownership in deciding if a woman should be allowed to get an abortion.
Seeking abortions should not be unachievable, detrimental to women
Technology can be an escape from mental health struggles, with being able to talk to friends, watch tv or tiktok. It might not be as obvious at the time, but technology may not be helping as much as one would think. While technology is not to blame for everyone’s mental health struggles, it can still be a factor and should be dealt with.
Flipping back to 1996; flip phone offers safe harbor, improving mental health
The Willow Project would drastically develop and enrich local indigenous areas while providing the state of Alaska with a surge in tax revenue.
Biden administration approves controversial Willow Project
Young boys may spend their time on the weekends outdoors catching fish or swimming in nearby waters.
Traveling abroad provides purpose, value learning new cultures
An artificial intelligence robot named ChatGPT was created by OpenAI and released in November 2022. Students and teachers have debated how and when to use the tool for academics as its popularity rises.
ChatGPT dominates school debate; helping or hurting?
The great Westport pizza contest allows for people to get their pizza place preferences heard and to know where to get the best award-winning types of pizza in Westport.
The great Westport pizza contest returns 
Turnbridge is located on 162 Kings Hwy N, in Westport. It is part of a building filled with multiple health practices.
Westport expands recovery resources
Elena Nasar ’27, member of the Teen Advisory Board, operates the drop-in tutoring booth on Thursday afternoons where she helps students in grades two through five with math and language arts.
Westport Library institutes drop-in tutoring program for elementary students
A younger sibling Facetimes her sister who is currently at college.
Younger siblings sadden as seniors prepare to graduate to college
While some students prefer taking the SAT on paper, the online version is a shorter amount of time and has fewer questions. The College Board says they have made it more precise to fit students’ needs.
Juniors vocalize opinions regarding online SAT
Picture contributed by Jordyn Goldshore ’23 --- upperclassmen one act directors gathered to chose their cast and play.
Staples Players work on their one acts amidst ‘Twelfth Night’
“Daisy Jones and the Six” is a television show released on Amazon Prime based off of the book written by Taylor Jenkins Reid in 2019. The television show provides insight to many hard hitting topics such as addiction and discrimination against women during the time. The show features music performed by the band in the show on an album called “Aurora” that is available on all streaming platforms.
‘Daisy Jones and the Six’ takes on fresh perspective of old stories
Kylie Jenner’s bold faux lion head accessory upset many animal activists, prompting reflection upon how much animal cruelty has influenced the fashion industry.
Oscars do modern fashion justice post-Jenner’s Paris Fashion Week outfit scandal
Raia Badurina ’23 created a short film ‘Neither One Of Us,’ and has won and been nominated to numerous film festivals.
Badurina presents short film, recognized nationwide
New restaurant Yuki Kitchen opened at 903 Post Road East in Westport in Nov., 2022. They serve Korean, Japanese and Chinese food.
Yuki Kitchen cooks up homemade Korean, Japanese and Chinese cuisine
At the Greenwich Cardinal Stadium on Saturday, March 25, the Staples boys’ rugby team lost in a tough match against the Cardinals with a final score of 30-13.
Boys’ rugby upset by Greenwich rivals
The New York Yankees and the Atlanta Braves play a Spring Training game on Feb. 26 before players went off to the World Baseball Classic.
World Baseball Classic excites students
Derek Amlicke ’23 leaps to new heights after breaking a school record with a 15’ 0.25’’ vault. He continues onto the spring season with hope for a new personal record.
Derek Amlicke ’23 jumps to new heights
Despite the loss, Staples boys’ basketball had a record-breaking season. (Photo by Mark Sikorski)
Boys’ basketball caps off historic season with tough loss at Mohegan Sun Arena
Girls’ lacrosse pre-season has been going on for two weeks. Players are preparing for tryouts which began on March 18.
Girls’ lacrosse works hard to prepare for success
Senior year can be very intimidating for many students. In this podcast, Conn and Gillman are joined by members of the class of 2023 to discuss their biggest obstacles as first semester seniors, as well as to offer advice on how to navigate and overcome these challenges.
Seniors advise juniors through first semester senior year
An overview of the new 2023-2024 town and school budget, recently passed by the Board of Finance. Graphic by Finnegan Courtney 23.
Board of Finance approves school, town budget for 2023-24 school year
Meatballs are an Italian staple, but the sauce is what really brings it all together to get the tastiest outcome.
An Italian dish: how to make meatballs with the best tomato sauce
As a result of the removal of the bridge furniture on the second floor earlier this year, Staples library has become more crowded, yielding noise complaints and leaving both students and faculty to wonder when (or if) the furniture will be brought back. Graphic by Rachel Olefson 25.
No movement on reinstating bridge furniture, study halls being considered
Pointe shoes: tips and tricks of shoe prep
Senior year can be very intimidating for many students. In this podcast, Conn and Gillman are joined by members of the class of 2023 to discuss their biggest obstacles as first semester seniors, as well as to offer advice on how to navigate and overcome these challenges.
Seniors advise juniors through first semester senior year
An overview of the new 2023-2024 town and school budget, recently passed by the Board of Finance. Graphic by Finnegan Courtney 23.
Board of Finance approves school, town budget for 2023-24 school year
As a result of the removal of the bridge furniture on the second floor earlier this year, Staples library has become more crowded, yielding noise complaints and leaving both students and faculty to wonder when (or if) the furniture will be brought back. Graphic by Rachel Olefson 25.
No movement on reinstating bridge furniture, study halls being considered
Pointe shoes: tips and tricks of shoe prep
As juniors begin to take their first steps in the college application process, current seniors draw from their experiences and offer advice.
Seniors reflect on year, give advice to juniors
Meatballs are an Italian staple, but the sauce is what really brings it all together to get the tastiest outcome.
An Italian dish: how to make meatballs with the best tomato sauce
The Spot at Just Dance Studios participated in their first competition of the season this past weekend.
The Spot wins multiple awards at Starquest Dance Competition
Lomito opens weeks after Westport Chinese takeout leaves. Business is off to a strong start.
Lomito brings diversity to Westport
On Feb. 3, Westport, Wilton and Weston seniors attended the Red and White Charity Ball, hosted by The Counties Assemblies.
Westport, Weston, Wilton seniors dress for a cause at Red and Whites
Chef Gans and her students spent weeks planning the event down to how each meal would be displayed, such as this spam misubi served in cones.
Staples community supports Orphenians
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On the Wreckord — Episode Seven
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On the Wreckord – Episode Six
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On the Wreckord – Episode Five
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On the Wreckord – Episode Four
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”
Co-presidents Freddie Aldridge ‘24 and Noah Salpeter ‘23 are advocating for the complete restoration of the Compo Beach skate park. They are currently communicating with Westport Parks and Recreation and the Westport Youth Commission to figure out the budget plans for the project.
Staples Skate Club advocates for mainstream, inclusive culture through Compo Park renovation
The AP African-American Studies course has sparked Republican criticism and served as a lightning rod in the debate over parents’ influence in education.
Gutting AP African-American studies sets dangerous precedent
The 10 year anniversary of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting leaves many Americans reflecting on the insignificant growth that has been made in regards to gun control over the last decade.
10 year anniversary of Sandy Hook shooting allows Americans to reflect
The large community of TikTok that discusses and recommends books is commonly called “BookTok.” The hashtag “#BookTok” has over 93 billion views across the app.
BookTok praises few books, proves dangerous for most authors
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Samantha Sandrew ’25, Web Features Editor

Samantha Sandrew ’25, Web Features Editor, joined Inklings as a freshman in order to find a way to escape the constant stressors of school. 

“Journalism really is one of my happy places,” Sandrew said. “I struggle a bit in the beginning of the year but I am always looking forward to the stress free environment.” 

When she is not in the Inklings room Sandrew spends her time on the Staples volleyball court or working her summer job at a local bakery.

“I had some fun this summer but it’s definitely good to be back,” Sandrew said.

 

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Derek Amlicke ’23 leaps to new heights after breaking a school record with a 15’ 0.25’’ vault. He continues onto the spring season with hope for a new personal record.

Derek Amlicke ’23 jumps to new heights

Samantha Sandrew ’25, Web Features Editor
March 28, 2023
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever debuts in theaters across the World. The movie has already generated $367.6 million at the box office.

‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ falls short of expectations (*SPOILER WARNING*)

Samantha Sandrew ’25, Web Features Editor
December 16, 2022
The Staples girls’ soccer team won 4-1 against Chesire in the CIAC finals on Nov. 20. Annabel Edwards ’25 was named MVP for her two goals during the game.

Girls’ soccer defends state title

Samantha Sandrew ’25, Web Features Editor
December 9, 2022
Teenagers copy celebrities and their advice, losing their sense of self. Many youths have replicated Hailey Beiber’s glossy brown lips she coined as brownie glazed along with her ‘clean girl’ trend, both of which have been criticized for taking credit for Latina and Black women beauty practices.

Celebrities excessively command consciousness of community; take heed

Samantha Sandrew ’25, Web Features Editor
December 5, 2022
The girls cross country team danced to Cotton Eyed Joe in Western clothes like flannels and cowboy hats.

Fall sports dance away at Homecoming pep rally

Samantha Sandrew ’25, Web Features Editor
October 31, 2022
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

Samantha Sandrew '25, Web Features Editor
May 31, 2022
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

Samantha Sandrew '25, Web Features Editor
May 25, 2022
Guidance counselors recommend methods to mitigate war-induced stress, regardless of many students shying from opening up about the topic.

Guidance advice mitigates Russian-Ukraine war stress, some skeptical

Samantha Sandrew '25, Web Features Editor
April 11, 2022
The nine competing Norwalk and Staples girls scored an overall 128.5 points out of a potential 240, beating the six opponents who scored a total of 88.3 points.

Girls’ varsity gymnastics crush New Canaan in recent meet

Samantha Sandrew '25, Web Features Editor
March 22, 2022
Mask Choice Westport’s signs protest in intersections across Westport, similar to Unmask Our Kids CT, despite being unaffiliated with the group.

Unmask Our Kids CT conquers state

Samantha Sandrew '25, Web Features Editor
March 2, 2022
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