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The Department of Education threatens to defund Harvard and other universities if they don’t comply with demands to change diversity, equity and inclusion programs and mask use in on campus protests. Although many universities listen to the department, Harvard still resists.

Why universities matter: How defunding Harvard will hurt America, the world beyond education

Phoebe Rosenberg ’27, Paper Editor May 19, 2025

Cancer, heart disease, neurodegenerative diseases, obesity and diabetes, infectious diseases and organ transplantation. All are being researched at Harvard University, and all are at risk of losing federal...

Is it really optional? Graph of acceptance rates of students who submitted test scores vs students who didn’t, having a harder chance of getting in.

Scores in, policies out: Schools reconsider stances on standardized testing

Anna Petrosino ’26, Paper Editor May 9, 2025

Long hours studying, hundreds of dollars poured into tutoring, countless practice tests, sitting for three hours, stressing about how much time is left, waiting two weeks to get a result, and the pressure...

Noah Wolff ’25 gets ready to hit a forehand. Photo contributed by Noah Wolff.

Underhanded, undeterred; Wolff turns setback into success

Amelia Berkowitz ’27, Web News Editor April 29, 2025

By any measure Noah Wolff ’25 had a remarkable season last year for the Staples boys’ tennis team. He played number one singles and finished with a 12-6 conference record. He led the team to runner-up...

Seniors may feel confused as their college process comes to an end because while the decision might be made, the stress does not vanish immediately.

College decisions are in, but where’s the relief?

Liora Perkins ’25, Associate Web Managing Editor April 1, 2025

As the last college decisions are rolling out and the senior class is finalizing their choice of where to go to college, for whatever reason, it still doesn't feel over. After many months of college visits,...

Short version of the timeline provided by the counseling department, the extended version can be found using this link, it also includes a timeline for seniors.

Stressed out about your post high school future? Guidance offers clarity at no cost

Bianca Mastocciolo ’26, Assistant Business Manager February 3, 2025

As juniors begin to figure out their post high school journey, a lot of it can seem puzzling. What schools to look at? How many times to take the SAT? When to start writing a college essay? Many people...

Seniors use Zello to explore the 176 available internships, which span diverse opportunities such as a social media intern, Building Beyond Borders intern and consulting group intern. After reviewing their options, each senior ranks their top five choices and answers two corresponding questions.

A senior’s guide to the internship program

Ayaan Olasewere ’25, Web Sports Editor January 14, 2025

Being a senior comes with plenty of perks—senior skip days, prom, senior assassin—but one of the best is finishing school early and being able to work in an environment of your choice. Whether you’re...

Students applying regular decision to college are put under a lot of pressure.

Classmates share stress of college applications

Nash Teran ’25, Paper Editor January 14, 2025

Scrolling through Instagram has, for the first time, become a challenge for the senior class.  The same kid who sat next to you in freshman year English is now committed to college. As time goes on,...

Not so happy holidays: students spend more time stressing over the CommonApp than celebrating the holidays, bringing immense stress to the holiday season.

Deck the halls—and refresh the status page: The senior December dilemma 

Angelina Matra ’25, Managing Editor January 10, 2025

The air is getting brisk, the streets are filled with Christmas lights, and seniors all around Westport are celebrating the holiday season by huddling in front of computers, anxiously reloading their “application...

The long awaited senior year is not living up to the expectations I have held onto for the past three years. With school work, college applications and essays, it is hard to find a minute of true peace to enjoy myself. Missing out on certain cliche experiences all because of the enormous workload we are given.

Senior year is not living up to the hype

Ava Coyle ’25, Executive TV Producer October 22, 2024

Senior year is the most anticipated year of high school. You are the oldest students on campus, almost an adult, almost done with high school and about to enter the next chapter of your life. However,...

Many student-athletes are forced to choose one path: Staples teams or club teams.

Pressure to prioritize: the challenge between choosing high school or club sports

Amelia Berkowitz ’27, Web News Editor October 22, 2024

The Staples boys’ tennis team finished as the state runner-up last year, losing to Greenwich in a tight finals match. State runner-up is an impressive feat. But it’s even more impressive considering...

If I had a coin for every time I wish I had an older sibling, I’d be rich by next week. Dealing with college applications, social life and my relationship with my mom without an older sibling has been nothing short of difficult.

If I had three wishes, an older sibling would be one of them

Demi Sasson ’25, Associate Paper Managing Editor September 17, 2024

Growing up, it seemed as though all of my peers had older brothers and sisters to look up to and ask for life advice. I envied their ability to be wise at such a young age and the fact that most of them...

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