![Many graduating seniors are finding their freshman year roommates through social media messaging. As a result, it can be hard to get a sense of people’s personalities.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Screen-Shot-2022-04-30-at-11.22.58-AM-652x900.png)
Roommate process stresses seniors
Abbie Goldstein '22, Staff Writer
• April 29, 2022
![Attending the High Mountain Institute, a five week alpine backpacking and creative writing program free of social media, taught me the value of unplugging and self reflecting. It is incredibly healthy, and important, to disconnect from social media in order to learn about oneself and reduce stress.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Screen-Shot-2022-03-10-at-12.52.52-PM.png)
Social media hiatus reaps substantial reward
Abbie Goldstein '22, Paper Arts Editor
• March 10, 2022
![Staples High School offered the COVID-19 booster shot for teachers on Nov. 17. They could sign up for a preferred time slot and receive it when convenient.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Screen-Shot-2021-11-21-at-7.08.20-PM-668x900.png)
Westport Public Schools offers booster shot for teachers
Abbie Goldstein ’22, Paper Arts Editor
• November 21, 2021
![Now that Daylight Saving Time has ended and we are back to standard time, the sun is now setting extremely early – around 4:30 p.m.. Although the clocks going back allows more daylight in the mornings, it becomes dark by late afternoon, throwing many off their everyday routine.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Screen-Shot-2021-11-21-at-10.25.10-AM.png)
Daylight Saving Time should be abolished
Abbie Goldstein ’22, Paper Arts Editor
• November 21, 2021
Squid Game becomes most watched Netflix series
Abbie Goldstein ’22, Paper Arts Editor, Theresa Vandis ’22, Business Manager
• October 18, 2021
![Many student-athletes have athletic early dismissals to get to their game/meet in time, causing them to miss hours of school. Pictured above, the Staples girls’ swim & dive team is on their way to an away meet, where they were dismissed from school around 1 p.m.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Screen-Shot-2021-10-05-at-10.50.21-PM.png)
Later school dismissal time increases athlete stress levels
Abbie Goldstein '22, Paper Arts Editor
• October 5, 2021
![Theresa Vandis ’22, as well as many other students, are feeling overwhelmed as they adapt back to the six 50 minute period schedule. There is less time to complete homework and periods feel rushed with little time to connect with the class. Many students are staying up later and not getting enough sleep as a result.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Screen-Shot-2021-09-24-at-6.23.04-PM.png)
Return to six-period schedule warrants negative response
Abbie Goldstein, Paper Arts Editor
• September 24, 2021
![Many people post information onto social media without checking its accuracy and credibility, spreading misinformation and bias. This can have harmful consequences on society as a whole.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Screen-Shot-2021-06-07-at-5.03.06-PM-471x900.png)
Social media activism portrays bias, reflects performative actions
Abbie Goldstein ’22, Paper Arts Editor
• June 7, 2021
![Mental Health Awareness Month is this May. It spreads awareness, educates and offers assistance for people struggling with mental health.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Screen-Shot-2021-05-17-at-9.33.33-AM.png)
Mental Health Awareness Month helps destigmatize mental illness through awareness, education
Abbie Goldstein '22, Paper Arts Editor
• May 17, 2021
![As the number of vaccinations continues to increase, many families felt it was safe to gather for a Passover seder. Some came together in-person, while others met through Zoom. There are many traditions that are celebrated during the seder, one being having a Seder plate like the one pictured above.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Screen-Shot-2021-03-31-at-1.45.43-PM-900x674.png)
Families gather for Passover celebration
Abbie Goldstein ’22, Paper Features Editor
• March 31, 2021
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