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For some students it can be very challenging balancing out social life and homework in a healthy way. Some days it feels like studying takes over your whole clock.

Homework can wait – I need 45 minutes to decompress

Brooke Kirkham ’27, Staff Writer May 19, 2025

By the time I get home from school, I'm done. My brain is fried, my ears are ringing from all the hallway noise and I feel like I've been going nonstop since 7 a.m. Between class discussions, constant...

Katie Fitzgerald (middle) alongside two of her teammates on the Irish national lacrosse team for their age division. During the photo they are in Hong Kong, attending an international tournament.

Katie Fitzgerald’s game goes global

Brooke Kirkham ’27, On The Wreckord Producer May 14, 2025

Katie Fitzgerald ’25 will return to Hong Kong this August to represent Ireland on the international lacrosse stage for the second year in a row. Her path to wearing the Irish jersey started not on the...

Graphic of Santa waving with a big pile of presents behind him to give out.

Where to Visit Santa Claus Near Westport This Year

Brooke Kirkham ’27, Staff Writer December 17, 2024

Santa Claus is coming to town—and he’s making plenty of stops near Westport this holiday season. From traditional mall meet-and-greets to quirky underwater appearances, there’s no shortage of opportunities...

A filled schedule of a staples student showing deadlines varying from 11:59, to when the class starts.

Balancing Practice and Homework: Why Certain Deadlines Matter for Students

Brooke Kirkham ’27, Staff Writer October 8, 2024

Let me paint a picture: it's 5:30 p.m. I’m sweaty, exhausted, and fresh out of volleyball practice. By the time I make it home, all I want is a shower, a snack and maybe a second to breathe. But nope!...

Athletic bags pile over the cafeteria floor on Monday morning, outnumbering the cubby slots.

Limited cubby space crowds hallways with sports bags

Brooke Kirkham ’27, Staff Writer September 25, 2024

With cubby space running out faster than excuses for late homework, students are left tiptoeing through a minefield of soccer gear and swim bags. The start of fall sports has turned the hallways into an...

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