![Legacy admissions remain a contentious topic among Connecticut schools, with some opting to consider legacy status while others do not. However, this practice remains a significant factor in admissions decisions at many prestigious institutions.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Screenshot-2024-02-08-at-2.21.23 PM-1200x896.png)
Connecticut lawmakers may consider ban on legacy admission consideration
Anna Kercher '25, Paper Features Editor
• February 8, 2024
Students debate debt ceiling
Henry Watson ’25, Staff Writer
• June 12, 2023
![The Westport Library hosted a First Selectman debate on Oct. 12. The event lasted from 12:00-2:00 p.m. Candidates responded to questions relating to Westport issues from moderator, Matthew Mandell.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Screen-Shot-2021-10-14-at-6.06.43-PM.png)
Westport Library hosts First Selectman Debate
Tierney Kugel ’22, Breaking News Manager
• October 14, 2021
![Winter Congress took place through Zoom and utilized the breakout room function to divide members into their designated committees. Zoom was an extremely convenient resource to use and allowed the convention to run smoothly.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Screen-Shot-2021-03-05-at-9.29.38-AM.png)
Junior State of America engages in virtual Winter Congress
Abbie Goldstein ’22, Features editor
• March 5, 2021
Students dissect presidential debate
Kristina Chaney ’23, Staff writer
• October 18, 2020
![When covering a current event or reviewing an event in history, students and teachers views can align with a political party, allowing for an opportunity to begin a debate.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Screen-Shot-2020-04-20-at-4.39.03-PM.png)
Teachers expressing political views encourages debate, forces students to defend their opinions
Tierney Kugel '22, Paper Arts Editor
• April 20, 2020
![For Westport students, Feb. break will take place the week of Feb. 17, and will last for a total of seven days. This break is considered to be a “no homework” break, where teachers are not advised to assign their classes with homework over the seven day break.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Screen-Shot-2020-03-03-at-7.12.48-PM.png)
There’s never too much of a break: Schools must preserve Feb. break
Izzy Sareen '22, Staff Writer
• March 3, 2020
![Final exam schedule polarizes students](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/image1-4-900x823.png)
Final exam schedule polarizes students
Rachel Suggs ’21 and Andreas Lolis ’21, Web news editor and Paper news editor
• May 24, 2019
![The We the People competition is centered around the United States Constitution](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Screen-Shot-2019-03-06-at-11.25.09-AM.png)
We the People class advances to national competition
Will Matar ’21
• March 6, 2019
![The group of students in the club visited the National Mall during some time off from learning about the federal government as it applies to JSA.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Screen-Shot-2019-02-26-at-1.57.33-PM.png)
JSA debates in Washington, D.C.
Hannah Bolandian '19, Paper Sports Editor
• February 26, 2019
![Audio clip solicits internet-wide debate](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Screen-Shot-2018-05-29-at-12.21.04-PM.png)
Audio clip solicits internet-wide debate
May 29, 2018
![Midterm Date Debate](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Screen-Shot-2018-01-19-at-8.32.31-AM.png)
Midterm Date Debate
January 20, 2018
![Board of Education candidates debate at town hall](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Screen-Shot-2017-10-27-at-9.07.46-AM.png)
Board of Education candidates debate at town hall
October 27, 2017
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