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TIkTok ban has left so many upset, and despite.

Deleted TikTok? Users scramble for VPNs, pre-installed phones to get it back

The evening of Jan. 19 arrived and millions of users across the U.S. realized their favorite app had officially been banned. Out of anger and sadness, many deleted the app, only to discover that TikTok...

After the ban of TikTok went into effect on Jan. 18, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to stall the ban on the app for the next 75 days.

Donald Trump signs an executive order to stall the the ban of the popular social media app, TikTok

Catie Campagnino' 26, Paper Editor February 3, 2025

President Donald Trump signed an executive order to stall the ban on popular social media app, TikTok in the United States after a bipartisan law and a Supreme Court ruling resulted in a federal ban for...

TikTok is fighting a potential ban, claiming it infringes on free speech and the First Amendment. The U.S. government, however, argues that the app poses national security risks due to its ties to China, potentially allowing foreign influence over American users' data.

TikTok Fights Back: Supreme Court to hear appeal before ban deadline

Ella Harrington ’25, Web News Editor January 8, 2025

The U.S. Supreme Court announced on Wednesday, Dec. 19 that it will hear TikTok’s appeal of a controversial federal law that could ban the popular social media app in the U.S. The law, signed by President...

Staples students and teachers took a poll regarding the restricted websites and how much they used them before they were restricted.

Google places restrictions on websites not complying with CT law; teachers scramble for new ways to present content

Paige Miller ’24 and Madison Mayr ’24 October 17, 2023

Google will on Oct. 23 impose restrictions on US News & World Report, The Washington Post, Grammarly, LitCharts, Google forms, Spotify and other websites that refuse to comply with Connecticut’s...

The FDA has issued a health warning against Juuls, electronic cigarettes about which there has been little long-term studies.

FDA issues warning letter to Juul Labs

Abby Fleming '20, Staff Writer September 19, 2019

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning to Juul Labs about their advertising practices and ordered them to make changes in a letter sent on Sept. 9. The FDA argued that Juul was making...

Graphic by Jack Dennison ’21

Non-medical marijuana will pose a harm to Westport

Jack Dennison '21 May 30, 2019

Thirty-five years ago, President Ronald Reagan declared a war on drugs. Now, it seems as if illegal substances have won the war as marijuana dispensaries are finding a home here in Westport. The state...

Everyone has taken plastic and styrofoam for granted. This ban on these products is a necessity in order to keep Earth clean.

Westport ban paves the road to a cleaner life

Marlo Von der Ahe ’20 May 16, 2019

Westport has recently banned plastic and styrofoam from restaurants or other food services beginning in six months. This overdue ban that took place on May 7 is a huge step in the right direction. Westport...

Students steam over state java ban

Students steam over state java ban

Jennifer Lupoff, Staff Writer September 19, 2014

Ah coffee, glorious coffee. For the past three years you’ve come to my rescue. You see, as a caffeine lover, I have grown to rely tremendously on you. You picked me up in the morning, right after...

Hot drink ban debated and explained

Hot drink ban debated and explained

Zoe Brown and Cadence Neenan, Editor-In-Chief and Web Managing Editor September 19, 2014

After selling caffeinated drinks to students against state regulations for years, Staples was forced to cease sales of all caffeinated drinks, including coffee, hot chocolate and tea, to students beginning...

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