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These are the best essentials of the season!

The top dishes for the Thanksgiving season

Alice Frascella ’25, Web Opinions Editor November 25, 2024

As Thanksgiving comes up and fall hits its peak, you may be wondering what the best foods and desserts of the season are. It took awhile, but I’ve narrowed down a list of essential fall foods.  Starting...

The fall foliage, the best part of fall!

We need to admit that fall is the best season

Zoe Alpert ’25, Broadcast Director November 19, 2024

With crisp air and vibrant orange and red trees, fall is the warm embrace we’re welcomed with after the intensity of summer's heat. The weather starts to slowly drop, rainy days are cool and cozy, pumpkin...

Although many Staples students are reluctant to say goodbye to summer, the fall season brings plenty of exciting things to look forward to.

Falling for Westport: A guide for fall festivities and fun 

Sophia Jaramillo ’27, Staff Writer October 11, 2024

As fall officially begins, Westport proves there's plenty to love about the change in season. The warm sun may be gone, but in its place are golden leaves, crisp edges and a lineup of activities that make...

In people with SAD, changes in serotonin and melatonin disrupt normal daily rhythms. As a result, they can no longer adjust to seasonal changes in day length, leading to sleep, mood, and behavior changes.

Seasonal affective disorder: why we need to talk about mental health in fall

Olivia Saw ’26, Assistant Business Manager September 17, 2024

Every fall, I’m told that there’s always a shift in my mood. Although my TikTok is flooded with videos romanticizing the season, and my Instagram is filled with exclusive fall recipes and treats, it...

The Westport Library held their biannual fall book sale from Dec. 1-4. It attracted much of the community, and was an overall success. (Photo contributed by Rei Seltzer ’26)

Westport Public Library hosts biannual book sale

Olivia Saw ’26, Assistant Business Manager December 19, 2023

The Westport Public Library recently hosted their biannual fall book sale from Dec. 1-4, with free admission to all. The sale consisted of over 50 different categories of books, ranging from climate change...

Terrains Pumpkin Spice latte with oat milk

Best pumpkin spice latte in Westport- not Starbucks!

Alexis Jacobs '26, Staff Writer October 10, 2023

A pumpkin spice latte is one of the best ways to embrace fall. I have noticed most people, including myself, get their pumpkin spice lattes from Starbucks. Although Starbucks makes a great latte, there...

Pumpkin Pass or Pumpkin Smash? The best (and worst) of Trader Joe's specialty fall items

Pumpkin Pass or Pumpkin Smash? The best (and worst) of Trader Joe’s specialty fall items

Avery Michalowski ’26, Assistant Creative Director October 10, 2023

I love fall, and I love food. So naturally, I ran to Trader Joe’s when they released their specialty fall items. I was definitely overwhelmed when I walked into the store and was met with bright orange...



Captain Deneil Betfarhard ’24 prepares for their game on Oct. 14. at Hopkins.

Contributed by Deneil Betfarhad ‘24

New year, new season: fall sports teams kick of season, set goals, build bonds

Lily Hultgren ’25 and Ayaan Olasewere '25 September 26, 2023

The month of September is an important transition period of the year. It ushers in the return to school life in addition to the autumn season.The air grows crisper and the warm, golden sun fades away into...

The Westport SLOBS made their appearance along with the National Charity League to help out. Pictured from left to right is Jack Schwartz '25, Jackson Tracey '25, Callum Mclean '25, Grant Hill '25 and Zac Gorin '25.

Earthplace Fall Festival

Audrey Curtis '25, Feautres Editor October 31, 2022

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