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Since senior year was cut short for the class of 2020,we wanted to see what their favorite memories of the year were and what they will be missing out on the most with the year being cut short.

Senior Year Reflections

Ella Bloomingdale '20, Staff Writer May 22, 2020

 

As America reaches its third month of quarantine and as 30 million Americans have filed for unemployment, when will it be appropriate to open up? Should we develop herd immunity or maintain our lockdown?

Exploring pandemic responses, which one is best?

Graham Wood '20 and Prasaus Yeager '22, Staff Writer and Paper Opinions Editor May 21, 2020

https://soundcloud.com/user-207643364/novel-coronavirus-pandemic-which-response-is-best

Governor Ned Lamont removed the Connecticut Commissioner of Public Health in the midst of the coronavirus.

Lamont removes Connecticut Commissioner of Public Health

Andreas Lolis '21, Paper Sports Editor May 19, 2020

Governor Ned Lamont fired Public Health Commissioner Renée Coleman-Mitchell on May 12.  Coleman-Mitchell’s tenure was marked by controversy surrounding the coronavirus pandemic and vaccinations,...

The drones would detect high heart and respiratory rates and high temperatures in addition to voice commands to remind the public of social distancing.

Police drone program ditched due to privacy concerns

Giselle Oldani '22, Web News Editor May 18, 2020

Westport’s Flatten the Curve Pilot drone program recently shut down due to privacy concerns and backlash from the ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union) of Connecticut.  Through drone company, Draganfly,...

How seniors are celebrating graduation during the coronavirus pandemic

Reilly Caldwell '20, Paper Features Editor May 17, 2020

https://anchor.fm/reilly-caldwell2/episodes/How-seniors-are-celebrating-graduation-during-the-coronavirus-pandemic-by-Reilly-Caldwell-20-ee4pcp

As a result of Congressional spending, the US deficit skyrocketed in the month of April. By this year’s end, the Congressional Budget Office projects that the deficit will be $3.7 trillion.

Congress must curb continuous coronavirus spending

Andreas Lolis '21, Paper Sports Editor May 17, 2020

These are unprecedented times. Never have so many people been isolated from society.  The effects of social distancing impact more than just the social aspect of our lives. The American economy is...

Graphic by Lia Chen ’20

Social distancing becoming optional, still obligatory

Lia Chen ’20, Associate Managing Editor May 17, 2020

At long last, after what has felt like an eternity, summer is finally beginning to approach us. All around our community, there are signs that life seems to be returning to normal: the weather is starting...

Staples wrestling team captains Nick Augari ’22 and Gerard Dallen ’22 deliver Feed It Forward donations to Norwalk Hospital.

Staples sports teams assist community in times of need

Ella Stoler '22 and Shira Zeiberg '22, Broadcast Director and Assistant Business Manager May 16, 2020

https://soundcloud.com/meredith-stoler/athletes-and-community

Although it is hard to think of a way to resume SAT testing during this pandemic, we must find a way or else both colleges and students will endure the consequences.

SAT tests must return or applying to college will be a challenge

Marlo Von der Ahe ’20, Staff Writer May 15, 2020

As the coronavirus keeps life at a standstill, not only has education halted, but the option to take SAT tests has also stopped. This presents a dilemma to students looking to apply to college next year....

AP exams persist through pandemic, not in students’ best interest

Marina Engler '21, Staff writer May 15, 2020

Entering my junior year, I already had the month of May marked on my calendar. Starting in September, I began to learn content that would eventually be crammed into an hour long AP test. However, as...

Sleepaway camps are unsure of what their summer will look like.

Summer at sleepaway camps currently remains in jeopardy

Brooke Dembin '22 and Charley Guthartz '22, Business Manager and Sports Editor May 15, 2020

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5oX-9u9E-A&t=3s

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