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Supreme Court allows families of gun violence victims to sue gun manufacterer, gives them justice

Supreme Court allows families of gun violence victims to sue gun manufacterer, gives them justice

Rachel Suggs '21, Paper A&E Editor November 21, 2019

America has a complex history of making, selling, buying and using guns, and our laws reflect our disagreement. There are several laws that conflict over the highly contentious and partisan gun control...

Connecticut recently signed a bill that is aimed at combating the underage use of tobacco related paraphernalia. The bill goes into effect October 1st.

Connecticut minimum age to buy tobacco increases

Marina Engler '22, Staff Writer October 8, 2019

Connecticut residents must now be 21 or older to buy products containing tobacco effective Oct. 1. Healthcare officials and lawmakers alike concluded that the bill, passed in June 2019, is necessary to...

NORTHERN TENDENCIES: According to CNN, in 2019, there have been cases of EEE in Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Jersey, North Carolina, Rhode Island and Michigan. Massachusetts had the highest number of cases, 10, and North Carolina had the lowest, one. There have been fatal cases in every state except for North Carolina and New Jersey.

EEE disease reappears, takes second life in Connecticut

Giselle Oldani, Web Arts Editor October 4, 2019

Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE), a disease transmitted by mosquitoes, has taken the life of an unnamed resident of Old Lyme, Connecticut, the office of governor Ned Lamont confirmed on Sept. 24. The...

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...

Staples girls’ lacrosse battle Fairfield Ludlowe earlier in the season. They captured the win 11-10 and will face the Falcons in the first round of the FCIAC tournament on May 17 at home.

Staples girls’ lacrosse gears up for postseason play

Brian Wilk '19, Staff Writer May 16, 2019

The Wreckers concluded their season being 14-2 in the state and 10-0 in the FCIAC. Staples girls’ lacrosse made history by breaking the best in-season record in school history. Staples girls’ lacrosse...

Staples girls’ lacrosse takes the win over Weston high school 11-5. This is the final game of preseason before they take on Rye High School.

Girls’ lacrosse gears up for the season

Brian Wilk '19 April 1, 2019

Staples girls’ lacrosse defeated Weston 11-5 in an exhibition match on March 28, in the Wreckers’ last scrimmage before the start of the regular season. The Wreckers were led by Kyle Kirby ’20,...

Staples boys’ basketball clinches  spot in state tournament

Staples boys’ basketball clinches spot in state tournament

February 1, 2019

By Eli Corenthal '19 and Brian Wilk '19 Staples boys’ basketball defeated Westhill 64-44 on Jan 29, clinching a spot in the Connecticut Division III State Tournament. The Wreckers were led by...

Saugatuck Shores residents react to Police investigation

Saugatuck Shores residents react to Police investigation

June 7, 2018

By Cate Casparius '19 Around 8:30 a.m. on May 4, a Westport resident reported seeing a body on the shore of Saugatuck Shores. After arriving on scene, police discovered a deceased  man washed up on...

Will Haskell accepts Democratic nomination for State Senate

Will Haskell accepts Democratic nomination for State Senate

May 31, 2018

By Kaela Dockray '18 and Layla Wofsy '18

Ferris Acres named one of the best ice cream shops in America

Ferris Acres named one of the best ice cream shops in America

May 22, 2018

By Cate Casparius '19 People in Westport and throughout Connecticut have been traveling to Ferris Acres Creamery in Newtown, Connecticut since 2003 for their unique homemade ice cream flavors. Recently,...

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Spuck falls a game short of State Championship

March 23, 2018

By: Eli Corenthal '19 In a 8-6 loss the Wreckers faced off against the Eastern Connecticut Eagles on March 15 in the state semifinal matchup at Yale University. Staples came in as the number...

Westport showcases its skills in CT’s got talent

Westport showcases its skills in CT’s got talent

March 14, 2018

By Izzy Blansfield ’18

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