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The film is a product of Netflix’s support for Black Excellence, particularly in the arts, as the entire movie was written, produced and directed by black men and women.

‘The App that Stole Christmas’ embodies importance of togetherness during holidays

Mishael Gill ’23, Paper Managing Editor December 3, 2020

The App that Stole Christmas is a Netflix film that was released on Nov. 20. Starring Ray J (as Felix Rhome), Elise Neal (as Carly) and Jalyn Hall (as Ben Rhome), the story explores the principle of holiday...

“Last Christmas”, the Christmas movie based on the famous Wham! song debuted in theaters Nov 8, 2019 as the holiday season starts to arrive.

‘Last Christmas:’ A classic song but a flop of a movie

Reilly Caldwell '20, Paper Features Editor December 16, 2019

As the temperatures start to drop and snow begins to fall, bright holiday lights illuminate streets and the song “All I Want for Christmas is You” seems to be playing everywhere you go. When the holiday...

Holiday season turned upside down by commercial gains

Julia Kasabian ’21, Web Arts Editor November 15, 2019

The holiday season brings bright lights on trees, cheery songs on the radio and family togetherness. However, this Christmas craziness begins way too early.  Commercials for Christmas start airing...

St. Lucia Celebration shines a light on Swedish culture in Connecticut

St. Lucia Celebration shines a light on Swedish culture in Connecticut

Eliza Barr ’21, Photography director December 23, 2018

For a brief moment, I’d completely forgotten I was in Westport at all. Instead, standing in the back of the fully packed Christ & Holy Trinity Church as two dozen or so kids stood on stage beginning...

Math classes wrap presents for underprivileged students

Math classes wrap presents for underprivileged students

Chelsea Fox '19, Paper Features Editor December 14, 2018

As the holiday season approaches, houses are decorated, presents are bought and families reunite. With colder air and shorter days, Staples students look forward to the gifts they will receive and the...

“The Grinch” brings smiles to children and adults alike

“The Grinch” brings smiles to children and adults alike

Julia Kasabian ’21 December 1, 2018

The holiday season brings many tried and true symbols to the homes of many Americans, including Christmas trees, decorated houses, holiday parties and all around cheer. And, of course, it also brings new...

The Greatest Showman is truly the “Greatest Show” of 2017

The Greatest Showman is truly the “Greatest Show” of 2017

January 16, 2018

By Erin Lynch '18 I walked into the theater to see the Greatest Showman knowing nothing, other than the fact that it starred two of my childhood heroes, Zendaya and Zac Efron. Thirty minutes had...

Prepare for the holiday shopping season with this gift guide

Prepare for the holiday shopping season with this gift guide

January 2, 2018

By Alexandra Sprouls ’19

Is it worth the hype?: Max Brenner hot chocolate

Is it worth the hype?: Max Brenner hot chocolate

December 22, 2017

By Sasha Narang '18 and Erin Lynch '18

Best gifts to give under 20 dollars

Best gifts to give under 20 dollars

December 14, 2017

By Kevin Ludy '20 and Lauren Wasserman '20

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