![WWPT, 90.3 FM Radio Station logo](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Screenshot-2023-11-14-122401.png)
Staples Radio Station, WWPT, receives multiple awards and several nominations at John Drury Awards.
Corbin Chaney ’25, Staff Writer
• November 14, 2023
![Kindergarteners in Connecticut must turn five on or before Sept. 1 beginning the 2024 to 2025 school year. In previous years, kids young for their grade (who turn five after Sept. 1 but before Jan. 1 of their kindergarten year) have been proven to be under-prepared for school and eventually fall behind compared to their older counterparts.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Screenshot-2023-10-10-at-9.38.11-AM.png)
New age cutoff for kindergarteners will equalize kids on social, educational levels
Demi Sasson ’25, Paper Opinions Editor
• October 10, 2023
![Proposed Connecticut legislation would require parental consent for social media users under the age of 16 to sign up for popular social media platforms, including but not limited to, Snapchat, Instagram and TikTok.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Screen-Shot-2023-03-02-at-2.27.42-PM.png)
Proposed Connecticut legislature requires parental permission for young social media users
Mia Bomback ’25, Paper News Editor
• March 2, 2023
![The Connecticut lotteries sit at $59 million and $207 million, as of Nov. 13.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Screen-Shot-2022-11-15-at-11.04.39-AM.png)
A penny for your thoughts: what would you do with 2 billion dollars?
Talia Moskowitz ’24, Web Sports Editor
• November 15, 2022
![The 2022 Annual Tony Awards will be hosted by Ariana DeBose on June 12. They will take place at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. The Tony Awards are awards for excellence in Broadway theater.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/unnamed-1-467x900.jpg)
Bridgeport actress LaChanze nominated for Tony Award
Karlie Saed ’23, Photostory Editor
• June 1, 2022
![The apprenticeship program focuses on the importance of safety instruction and the teaching of skills important for a career in construction and other fields.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Screen-Shot-2022-03-31-at-4.29.55-PM.png)
Paving a path: Connecticut’s Pre-Apprenticeship high school program
Phoebe Miller ’23, Associate Managing Editor
• March 31, 2022
![According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, driving behaviors changed significantly throughout the course of the pandemic. Speeding rates increased dramatically and still have not returned to normal levels.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Screen-Shot-2021-12-13-at-9.58.42-PM.png)
Connecticut sees increase in traffic-related deaths, traffic on roads
Julia Herlyn ’23, Editor-in-Chief
• December 13, 2021
![Recently, Bedford Middle School was announced as one of the top 10 middle schools in the state.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Screen-Shot-2021-11-01-at-7.48.25-PM-900x457.png)
Bedford ranked eighth on top middle schools list in Connecticut
Finnegan Courtney ’23, Executive TV Producer
• November 1, 2021
![The recent passage of a bill in Connecticut’s State Senate has reignited debate about whether or not to legalize recreational cannabis use. If the bill passes the house, Connecticut will become the 17th state to legalize recreational cannabis use.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Screen-Shot-2021-06-11-at-7.30.40-PM-900x674.png)
Legalization of cannabis is necessary, overdue
Mimi Casey '22, Opinions Editor
• June 11, 2021
![Washington, Connecticut offers “Gilmore Girls” fans a glimpse into what life would be like in Stars Hollow, showcasing its businesses, history and camaraderie.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Screen-Shot-2021-05-27-at-10.57.12-PM.png)
Washington, Connecticut transports fans to “Gilmore Girls” universe
Julia Herlyn ’23, Editor-in-Chief
• May 27, 2021
![With Westport now classified as an orange town, capacity will revert back to Phase 2.1 regulations as opposed to Phase 3.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/N8T6PkJD7_oWlHo6WFNAH1PNwKtcOhF_ZDuLl7dpoQDKtRBPldcnNJMnHondVrLSJNwkb-KhUCE9P3vFyrJX71AYE1n90UB3pb_5hIhYnsGC0KhEOnEjsW04s_s9fAgOeqpVLOmS-360x900.png)
Westport under COVID-19 “orange alert,” returns to Phase 2.1
Natalie Bandura '22, Editor In-Chief
• May 27, 2021
![Connecticut travel guidelines have been updated to be less strict, and to include options for those who have been vaccinated. These updated guidelines are less restrictive, while remaining safe.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Screen-Shot-2021-05-06-at-1.31.12-PM.png)
Updated travel guidelines prove effective, safe
Audrey Kercher '23, Web Arts Editor
• May 6, 2021
Connecticut must protect problem gamblers when legalizing online gambling
Jake Fitzpatrick ’22, Staff writer
• April 24, 2021
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