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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
A car crashes into the culinary classroom before 8 a.m., causing a gas leak and fire alarm, and forcing an evacuation.
Car crashes into school, causes fire alarm and evacuation
Proposed Connecticut legislation would require parental consent for social media users under the age of 16 to sign up for popular social media platforms, including but not limited to, Snapchat, Instagram and TikTok.
Proposed Connecticut legislature requires parental permission for young social media users
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?
Personal Financial Management should be a graduation requirement to ensure that students are able to make informed financial decisions.
Personal Financial Management necessitates new graduation requirements
In modern days, Valentine’s Day has become less of a holiday centered around love, and more focused on how much money one spends. It is imperative that people remember that this holiday should be embraced and used as a way to showcase genuine feelings of affection for loved ones, and not to conform to society’s consumerist expectations.
Modern Valentine’s Day centers around money, must refocus on love
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
A new proposal by the math department suggests removing the display of the decimal points in PowerSchool.
Math department proposes removal of decimal point display in PowerSchool gradebook
NHD exhibits created by U.S. History Honors students filled an entire room at Sacred Heart University.
NHD competition exhibits sophomores’ research talent
Students who receive a score of five or higher across all four sections are eligible for the Seal of Biliteracy.
STAMP testing for juniors proves helpful
Some students choose to take the ACT on top of the required SAT, as it is a differently structured test and can play to certain strengths the SAT does not.
Standardized testing culture jumpstarts an early start in preparations
Westport resident Jeni Paolella models for Bella Bridesmaids with hair styled by Whip Salon. Bella Bridesmaids is one of 20 local retail stores to participate in the fashion show.
Westport strikes pose for Homes with Hope at Fashionably Westport
Seniors recommend a variety of ideas to make the college application process easier.
Seniors advise junior class on applying to college
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
Lomito diversifies Westport’s restaurant selections
Lomito diversifies Westport’s restaurant selections
Reading independantly and non-educationally provides an opportunity for readers to relax, engage their minds and de-stress. Choosing to read a book over scrolling through social media has proved to encourage mental health and healthy sleeping habits.
Rediscovering love for independent reading provides comfort, improves mental health 
“It Ends With Us” is loosely based on Hoover’s childhood and her mother’s experience leaving an abusive relationship, breaking the cycle of domestic violence.
‘It Ends With Us’ movie cast stirs mixed opinions
(Left to right) Eoin Cuddy ’23, Rohan Narang ’23, Sam Pirkl ’23 and Ari Perkins ’23 come together as official 2023 Spring season captains at the annual preseason meeting.
Rugby players prepare for highly anticipated season
Following the win of the Staples Wreckers, the coaches and players shake hands with the opposing team, the Manchester RedHawks.
Staples cruises past Manchester to advance in state tournament
Cooper Levinson ’24 (in the middle) competes during the Head of the Charles rowing meet.
Levinson rises to the top with rowing
Beyond just the entertainment of the games, March Madness brings people together through brackets, where people try to correctly pick the outcome of each game. (Photo by William Murray 25)
Excitement brews as March Madness nears
After their second loss of the season to Danbury, the Wreckers prepare for States with optimism and confidence. Despite losing in the FCIAC championship game, the team reflects proudly on a successful season.
Boys’ basketball falls short in FCIAC championship, remains optimistic for States
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
The new Future Business Leaders of America state officers for the 2023-24 school year were elected at the FBLA conference on Friday, March 17.
FBLA in-person conference revitalizes interest in club, business
Recommendations for classes at Staples are discussed and reviewed by upperclassmen.
Favorite classes enrich student experience
Savvy & Grace and The Porch at Christie’s are both potential internship opportunities for seniors. Savvy & Grace provides experience in retail entrepreneurship, and The Porch allows interns to learn the intricacies of a small business.
Anticipation heightens as internships approach
The Staples library and Goodreads are two resources to explore the latest reads and discover new authors, book recommendations and genres.
Your next read: students pass on book recommendations
The new Future Business Leaders of America state officers for the 2023-24 school year were elected at the FBLA conference on Friday, March 17.
FBLA in-person conference revitalizes interest in club, business
Recommendations for classes at Staples are discussed and reviewed by upperclassmen.
Favorite classes enrich student experience
Savvy & Grace and The Porch at Christie’s are both potential internship opportunities for seniors. Savvy & Grace provides experience in retail entrepreneurship, and The Porch allows interns to learn the intricacies of a small business.
Anticipation heightens as internships approach
The Staples library and Goodreads are two resources to explore the latest reads and discover new authors, book recommendations and genres.
Your next read: students pass on book recommendations
Haven Hot Chicken opens its third Connecticut location. Located next to Citibank and Whole Foods, the restaurant is serving up Nashville style hot chicken and many other options.
Haven Hot Chicken hits Norwalk
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
From Nov. 11-14, the Westport Library hosted their biannual book sale, which takes place every fall and spring. Westport residents are encouraged throughout the year to donate gently used books and vinyls to the library to be included in the sale.
Library Book Sale amazes with extensive book collection
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
On the Wreckord - Episode Four
On the Wreckord – Episode Four
On the Wreckord - Episode Three
On the Wreckord – Episode Three
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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Investigative journalism is an indispensable component of functioning democracy and the strongest way to hold authorities, institutions and one another accountable for our actions. At Staples and in Westport, Inklings reporters are not afraid to use their training to inquire, conduct research, fact-find and write articles to increase transparency on local issues. They should be recognized and applauded for their work, not overlooked or belittled.

Gatekeepers of justice, accountability: Investigative journalists deserve recognition, respect

Allie Gillman '23, Business Manager • October 11, 2022

A few weeks ago, I asked a friend to accompany me to dinner to take photos for an article I was writing. Though I offered to drive and pay for dinner, when they heard I would be taking photos for Inklings,...

Students share opinions on superstitions

Allie Gillman ’23, Business Director and Lucy Dockter ’23, Editor-in-chief • June 15, 2022

The bandana has demonstrated its incredible versatility throughout history, serving as a symbol for many different cultures around the world. More recently, the bandana has been found on the heads of celebrities and risen to popularity in recent Gen-Z and Millennial fashion trends.

Bandanas: The cornerstone of dynamic fashion

Allie Gillman '23, Business Manager • April 3, 2022

Marvel’s ‘Eternals’ hit theatres Nov. 5, receiving extremely mixed reviews from critics across the industry. While director Chloé Zhao’s storytelling becomes convoluted and unclear as the film unfolds, the characters’ stories reflect the human experience in one of Marvel’s most successful attempts yet to humanize its idolized heroes.

Marvel’s ‘Eternals’ redefines cultural perceptions of superheroes

Allie Gillman '23, Business Manager • December 16, 2021

Marvel’s newest group of galactic heroes put on quite the spectacle in this  installment of interdimensional conflict. We witness director Chloé Zhao fighting to reign in the film’s industrial-strength...

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