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Making your own coffee at home is not only convenient, but also cheaper and delicious. Graphic from Canva AI Generator

The best coffee: house brew

Alexis Jacobs ’26, Web Managing Editor September 14, 2025

Would you believe me if I told you my daily latte is only $1.93? Almost 1/7 of the price of a Starbucks coffee.  What if I told you getting my coffee only takes about four minutes? No drive through...

A number of soccer players attended Coach Russell Oost-Lievense’s appeal at town hall on Monday, May 12.

Team Testimonies: Soccer team advocates for their former coach

Twelve hours. Several Staples soccer players sat in town hall on Monday, May 12 for 12 hours in support of their soccer coach, Russell Oost-Lievense, hoping for the opportunity to contribute to the case...

My imperfect hands after a stressful week.

Unpolished Me: How biting my nails reflects my imperfections

Alexis Jacobs ’26, Web Managing Editor May 19, 2025

I wish I was one of those girls with the perfectly strong, long nails that reach above their finger tip gracefully extending the lines of their fingers. You know, the girls with the fresh coat of pastel...

The recent inflation rate of Staples students with 504 plans has led students to question the validity and necessity of the accommodations.

The 504 trend: 504 accommodations on the rise, creating a negative stigma for recipients and hampering academic equity

Alexis Jacobs ’26 and Sophie Smith ’26 March 24, 2025

*Names followed by an asterisk have been changed for anonymity Amanda* ’23 has always been academically strong but struggled with AP Calculus. No matter how much she studied, she couldn’t finish...

The future of westport is one infected with chain restaurants.

Westport: A town infected by corporate America 

Alexis Jacobs ’26, Web Managing Editor March 4, 2025

Listen, I love Just Salad, Cava, Sweet Green and Poke Works just as much as any other girl but what happened to our local restaurants? Driving down post road, it has become increasingly obvious that westport...

Lemon curd in a cute jar!

Unique handmade gift ideas to try this season!

Alexis Jacobs ’26, Web Editor December 12, 2024

Gift giving season is approaching fast, so here are some ideas for affordable homemade gifts to spread cheer this year!  Homemade lemon curds are a great cheap, thoughtful and foolproof gift to give...

Reported weapon threats and concerning comments at CT schools as of Oct. 16.

CT faces school threats, local teams work to ensure student safety

A Staples student was arrested by the Westport Police Department on Sept. 16, following a threat made on social media. Earlier that same day, threatening graffiti was found in Staples bathrooms. The two...

Alexis Jacobs ’26 and Andi Jacobs ’26 at age 5: yes we are really twins.

My New Name: The Jacobs Twins

Alexis Jacobs ’26, Web Features Editor September 17, 2024

Nobody is more competitive than twins. My entire life I have been compared to my twin sister; So, imagine my surprise when, on our birthday, August 22, at 4:22 p.m., I found out that my twin sister and...

Graffiti scrawled in black sharpie containing threatening language was discovered in a girls’ bathroom and was reported to Staples High School administration on Monday, Sept. 16.

Shooting threat graffiti discovered, reported

Alexis Jacobs ’26, Web Managing Editor September 16, 2024

A school shooting threat was written in a girls’ bathroom at Staples High School, leading to an investigation and increased police presence. The administrative team worked in conjunction with the Westport...

This candy bag filled with Swedish candies is similar to the ones being sold at The Granola bar.

Swedish candy will be sold locally at The Granola Bar

Alexis Jacobs ’26, Web Features Editor June 10, 2024

The Swedish candy trend on Tik Tok has influenced thousands of Americans to try candies such as Bubs, Skulls, liquorice and other soft gummies imported from Sweden. And now The Granola Bar is jumping on...

My first attempt at sourdough

My sourdough journey is one of persistence

Alexis Jacobs ’26, Web Managing Editor April 22, 2024

When I was younger, all I wanted was to get my backbend kick over. Without any prior gymnastics training, I decided I could do it. I would stand in the same spot in my living room and fall on my head over...

This publicity poster is hung up around Westport to raise support for choreographer David Fernandez’s work in Kenya.

Local dance teacher enhances dance program in Kenya

Alexis Jacobs, Staff Writer March 11, 2024

Choreographer David Fernandez first came to the United States when he was given a scholarship to dance in Chicago. He had no idea he would one day choreograph for the New York City Ballet, Ask La Cour,...

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