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‘Baby It’s Cold Outside’ spreads the opposite of holiday cheer

‘Baby It’s Cold Outside’ spreads the opposite of holiday cheer

Lily Kane ’20 January 2, 2019

As the days get shorter and the weather gets colder, one thing that helps me get through the harsh winter season is the promise of uplifting and joyful holiday music. Whether it’s Justin Bieber singing...

Kneeling controversy continues in the NFL

Kneeling controversy continues in the NFL

October 15, 2018

By Jake Navarro '20

US flag planting unnecessarily omitted from Neil Armstrong biopic “First Man”

US flag planting unnecessarily omitted from Neil Armstrong biopic “First Man”

September 20, 2018

By Reece Keusch '19 Whether we were writing the Declaration of Independence, creating the internet, ending slavery or building the Panama Canal, the United States of America has had an unprecedented...

This is America sheds light on controversial issues

“This is America” sheds light on controversial issues

June 18, 2018

By Isabella Bullock '19 Donald Glover, or Childish Gambino, recently came out with a new song titled “This is America." Many elements of the song, from lyrics to symbols in the music video, are causing...

Innocent or Vandalism:  How should we treat the hallways of Staples?

Innocent or Vandalism: How should we treat the hallways of Staples?

October 3, 2017

By Jacob Trock '20 While walking up the ramp to the cafeteria, in plain sight, is a poster about pickleball classes. But upon looking closer, you can make out the face that makes this pickle special....

Controversial “13 Reasons Why” set to air second season

Controversial “13 Reasons Why” set to air second season

May 8, 2017

By Jesse Levinson '17 After its popular, yet troubling debut on Netflix, “13 Reasons Why” has officially been renewed for a second season. The series is an adaption of Jay Asher’s novel, which...

Split portrays controversial representation of dissociative identity disorder

Split portrays controversial representation of dissociative identity disorder

Alexandra Sprouls ’19 February 28, 2017

By Alexandra Sprouls   At the movie theater, one may feel awed, laugh or even cry when walking out. After viewing the film Split, many viewers left the theater offended by the lack of knowledge...

White privilege essay contest creates controversy in the Westport community

White privilege essay contest creates controversy in the Westport community

Ashton Dedona '17, Arts page editor February 2, 2017

By Ashton Dedona '17 A local essay contest graced the headlines of Fox News, NY Daily News and CBS News, among other prominent national publications, on January 31, stirring further controversy within...

A.P. Assassination remains despite recent gun violence

A.P. Assassination remains despite recent gun violence

Amelia Brown and Julia Rosier, Features Editors May 5, 2016

A lot has changed since 1999. Chalkboards are now smartboards and textbooks are websites on tablets. But, A.P. Assassination remains.  Not only that, but its popularity amongst students has grown from...

Lands’ End yields to anti-feminist complaints

Lands’ End yields to anti-feminist complaints

Sophie Driscoll, Staff Writer March 4, 2016

Some of us may know Lands’ End as a Wisconsin-based retailer made popular by its canvas totes and outdoor clothing. These products are available at Lands’ End, but I won’t be shopping there any time...

Deflate the controversy

Deflate the controversy

Jimmy Ray Stagg, Web Creative Director January 26, 2015

Deflate the Controversy It’s rough being a Patriots fan right now. I mean, besides the fact that we’re marching to the Super Bowl to squash the Seahawks’ hopes of a repeat, we now have to defend...

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