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The library was closed from 8pm-1pm from Tuesday to Thursday last week for testing, as well as certain rooms around the building. Photo by Nile Jean 24.
Juniors take mandatory NGSS science test
Colleges share statistics about the usage of AI on campus.
Teachers utilize new technology to catch AI-written student essays
In terms of system-wide emails regarding emergencies and rumors at Staples, the 2022-2023 school year has been one of the busiest. From multi-hour emergency lockdowns to a car crashing into the building, the school email list has been the primary way for parents to learn about incidents at Staples.
Administration email dispels weapon rumor
Following Greens Farms Elementary School’s Principal Kevin Cazzetta’s retirement, Brian Byrne will be the new principal.
Greens Farms Elementary School welcomes new principal
CAVA, a Mediterranean restaurant, is set to open adjacent to Westport Hardware. The restaurant’s menu consists of various types of Mediterranean bowls and pitas.
Mediterranean Restaurant CAVA coming to Westport
Statistics for both community colleges, and 4-6 year undergrad universities, show that the graduation rates are not too far off. Grpahic by Nile Jean ’24
My dream school is not yours; and that’s ok!
The depth and relatability of country music are revealed through a song, challenges the negative opinions and showcases its ability to capture meaningful emotions and aspects of life. Graphic by Paige Tighe ’24
Embrace the unexpected: Country music unveils the human experience
Staples’ last day of school each year is a two-hour finals block, but do students deserve something more fun than a testing day? Graphic by Alex Gaines ’25
Last day finals spark debate on end of year activities
Students are faced with several final exams to study for simultaneously as the year comes to a close and final exams week begins.
Wilton High School’s elimination of final exams means Staples should follow suit
For various occasions, lots of people set up full blown picnics along the shores of Compo Beach. Here, one woman tends to the multiple tables she sets up and enjoys with her family.
Fifteen cost-effective yet captivating activities to fall in love with in Westport this summer
Alex Mussomeli ’23 plans to continue exploring, adding and researching for his language after the internship ends.
The Language Architect: Alex Mussomeli embraces challenges to develop new language
Mr. Willick’s period 2 AP European History class has five remaining juniors for the final month of the 2022-23 school year.
Senior’s departure eases junior’s workload in AP courses
While TikTok has moved to block the search of “chicken nyquil” and “nyquil chicken” on its website, other keywords used to bypass the measure, such as “nyquil chinchin” are still automatically recommended by the company’s algorithm and display the same content.
Students react to rise in hazardous TikTok challenges
Camille Merganthaler ’25 sets up a table with images to represent women in the culinary industry and provide a place for her to bake her cookies.
Mergenthaler performs her way to NHD Nationals
Members of the film club, along with other high schoolers, watch “Jojo Rabbit,” a satirical film about a young German boy and his imaginary friend, a cartoonish version of Adolf Hitler, during WW2.
Staples Film Club hosts successful third movie night
This summer, upcoming anticipated films such as live action versions of “Barbie,” “The Little Mermaid,” and the sequel “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” are set to be released, stirring both fans’ excitement and criticism.
Anticipated summer movies incite buzz among film fans
Frank Ocean’s return to performing has proven to be disappointing after a “listening party” Coachella performance. Ocean has taken a leave of absence since his brothers death in 2020. His return proved to be unorganized.
Unpack Frank Ocean’s Coachella performance: disappointing return
The Staples Jazz Ensemble takes first place in their division at the National Jazz Festival with 18 ensemble members. The National Jazz Festival allowed the ensemble to show off what they have been working on together every Thursday afternoon.
Jazz Ensemble soars at National Jazz Festival
The CAS awards their Outstanding Arts Award based on demonstrated scholarship and leadership across the realm of visual and performing arts. Two students from each member school are awarded annually, and students must be referred by teachers.
Capozucca, Finger, achieve high honors at annual High School Arts Awards
The 22 one-act plays utilize casts of two to four Staples Players, telling short 10-minute stories to the Black Box theater audience from April 22-23.
One-Acts gives seniors exclusive directing opportunity
Corey Iamonico (far right), the Staples Athletic Trainer, finishes up taping one athletes ankle while discussing injuries within the boy’s lacrosse season with Anthony Armentano ’25 (left).
Staff shortage plagues Staples’ Sports Clinic, leaves injured athletes waiting for care
Cathy Schager’s Women in History class has created a bulletin board as part of an activism project to spread awareness of discrepancies between female and male athletics at Staples. The project has gotten the attention of prominent figures at Staples, including the Athletic Director who is working on a solution.
Title IX project prompts concerns, responses over athletic equality
aroline Cooper ’24 poses in her Staples lacrosse gear at team photo day
Caroline Cooper dominates the field
Ben Burmeister ’24 winds up for a shot against Massapequa late in the first half.
Wreckers fall in narrow defeat to Ridgefield, remain focused on playoffs
The girls’ tennis team comes together for a pre-match team huddle at home.
Girls’ tennis bounces back, bonds as team
Staples boys’ tennis takes on Stamford in an early season matchup.
Boys’ tennis reflects on season full of ups and downs
Taylor Swift sings “Lavender Haze” from her newest album “Midnights” at “The Eras Tour,” a 3-hour long journey through the “eras” of her career.
Staples Swifties rejoice as Eras Tour arrives to Northeast
The new proposed schedule for the 2024-2025 school year may include a variety of changes, including classes shuffling throughout the whole school day rather than just being in the morning or afternoon, and changing the lab lunch format or getting rid of it altogether.
Lab lunch begone!: Students, teachers share ideas for new 2024-25 schedule
Students celebrate Spirit Week by wearing PJs.
Students celebrate Spirit Week
Many students plan to have this summer filled with travel, activities and relaxation. Juniors also anticipate a summer filled with college tours and admissions preparation.
Summer preview: 4 students share agendas for upcoming months
Staples boys’ tennis takes on Stamford in an early season matchup.
Boys’ tennis reflects on season full of ups and downs
Taylor Swift sings “Lavender Haze” from her newest album “Midnights” at “The Eras Tour,” a 3-hour long journey through the “eras” of her career.
Staples Swifties rejoice as Eras Tour arrives to Northeast
The new proposed schedule for the 2024-2025 school year may include a variety of changes, including classes shuffling throughout the whole school day rather than just being in the morning or afternoon, and changing the lab lunch format or getting rid of it altogether.
Lab lunch begone!: Students, teachers share ideas for new 2024-25 schedule
Students celebrate Spirit Week by wearing PJs.
Students celebrate Spirit Week
Many students plan to have this summer filled with travel, activities and relaxation. Juniors also anticipate a summer filled with college tours and admissions preparation.
Summer preview: 4 students share agendas for upcoming months
Fairfield County offers many different hiking locations. The ones I reccommend are all family and beginner friendly hikes that offer opportunities to explore nature such as the hikes at Wilton Town Forest (pictures above) in Wilton, Connecticut.
Exploring Fairfield County: Five family-friendly destinations to hike
From right to left: Emma Porzio ’23, Grace Fuori ’23, Brooke Devine ’23, Sasha Chamlin ’23, Emma Mechanic ’23, Genevieve Clark ’23, Jenny Bradshaw ‘’23, Carly Chamlin ’23 celebrate their last day as Staples students, wearing customized Staples sunglasses given to them at the picnic.
One last hurrah: Staples holds picnic to celebrate senior class
Yorkshire puddings are a traditional British side dish that requires only a few basic ingredients and simple instructions. Whether youre serving them for a special occasion or as a weeknight dinner, Yorkshire puddings are a tasty and fulfilling addition to any meal.
Step-by-step guide: How to make Yorkshire puddings
The group of 20 students competed in two rounds in the national competition, hosted by Center for Civic Education in Washington, D.C.
We the People team competes in national competition, explores D.C.
The Passover Seder is a household custom that combines food, music, storytelling and religious ceremonies. During the first and occasionally second night of Passover, families gather for a seder.
Passover Seders provide meaningful traditions
On the Wreckord — Episode Nine
On the Wreckord — Episode Nine
On the Wreckord — Episode Eight
On the Wreckord — Episode Eight
On the Wreckord — Episode Seven
On the Wreckord — Episode Seven
On the Wreckord - Episode Six
On the Wreckord – Episode Six
On the Wreckord - Episode Five
On the Wreckord – Episode Five
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”
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
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Samantha Sandrew ’25

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.

 

All content by Samantha Sandrew ’25

Staples shares favorite moments of the 2022-23 year

Samantha Sandrew '25, Associate Web Managing Editor
June 1, 2023

Food wars: La Fenice vs. Cold Fusion battle it out for best local gelato

Samantha Sandrew '25 and Siena Petrosinelli ’25
May 7, 2023
Reyle experimented with photography for the first time in his career. He uses neons to create a similar feeling as his infamous foil paintings.

Rainbow in the Dark exhibition illuminates MoCA Westport

Samantha Sandrew '25, Associate Web Managing Editor
April 28, 2023
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
LacedbyLogan advertises her shoe company at MOCA teen spring festival

LacedbyLogan advertises her shoe company at MOCA teen spring festival

Samantha Sandrew '25, Web features editor
June 14, 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, 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, Staff Writer
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, Staff Writer
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, Staff Writer
March 2, 2022
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