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Bus tracking apps can be found on Apple or android devices, free to download.

Bus tracking apps overlooked by students

Cameron Almonte ’23, Staff Writer March 13, 2023

Ten years ago, missing the bus was something every student faced. Coming back into your home to a disappointed look on your parents’ face and dreading the question that was bound to be asked: “Did...

Following the Escape to Riverdale with Bumble Sweepstakes featured on the show, Riverdale continued to promote the dating app through their underage characters.

Riverdale’s partnership with Bumble is troubling

Abby Fleming '20 March 7, 2019

Every Wednesday night, it has become a ritual for teens across the nation to settle into their couches, turn on the CW and watch the newest episode of “Riverdale”. The “Archie Comics” spinoff caters...

Mindfulness apps: the new way to meditate

Mindfulness apps: the new way to meditate

September 20, 2018

Julia Kasabian ’21 Everyone gets stressed, especially teens. That’s a fact. Whether it’s about school, family or friends, teens have a lot of stress. According to a 2013 study from The American...

Toys ‘R’ Us files for bankruptcy and faces challenges in the modern marketplace

Toys ‘R’ Us files for bankruptcy and faces challenges in the modern marketplace

October 6, 2017

By Alexandra Sprouls ’19 Toys ‘R’ Us filed for bankruptcy in early September, facing pressure from the success of online businesses and the increasing usage of electronic games by children. “I...

The number 20 represents that one person has been snapchatting another person for 20 straight days and have thus developed a “streak.”

Snapchat streaks cause a frenzy

Chase Gornbein, Staff Writer March 4, 2016

Snapchat, the universal app that allows people to send pictures and videos to their friends for 10 seconds before they disappear forever, has students at Staples eager to gain new “streaks” with as...

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Snapchat update catches the attention of students

Jackson Livingstone, Staff Writer September 16, 2015

On Tuesday, Sept. 15 the social media app Snapchat released an unexpected update that captured the attention of Staples students of every class. Laughter echoed throughout the library, hallways and...

“Wunderlist” creates wunderful organization skills

“Wunderlist” creates wunderful organization skills

Izzy Ullman, Opinions Editor March 27, 2015

Believe it or not, about two months ago, I was not the same girl I am today. I was messy, stressed out, surprised by quizzes in class and was always remembering my homework at the last second. I...

iPhone apps artificially enhance appearance of photos

Sarah Ellman, Staff Writer August 25, 2014

A flat stomach, two-inch thigh gap, healthy bust, toned butt, perfect skin, flawless hair, and a scenic background is all any girl needs for her perfect profile picture. While these strict requirements...

Games that flew through Staples

Will Dumke, Staff Writer June 20, 2014

As seniors graduate high school in the most technological era to date, many look back on what techy trends have come and gone over their four years: specifically, which chart-topping Apps have entertained,...

Lets face it

Let’s face it

May 30, 2014

When Yik-Yak shoved its way into Staples, students didn’t know where to turn. We needed someone to tell us how to cope. We needed someone to tell us that it would be okay. We needed help. That day,...

Dong Nguyen destroys “Flappy Bird,” reveals he is smartest man alive

Dong Nguyen destroys “Flappy Bird,” reveals he is smartest man alive

Michael Mathis, Web Opinions Editor February 9, 2014

It’s Feb. 8, 2014. Deep within the celestial make-up of an alternate universe, one video game designer, Dong Nguyen, can’t bring himself to hit “Tweet” on a post announcing his decision to take...

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