![Zara Saliba ’26, Uma Choudhury ’26 and Caroline Banks ’26 at the Connecticut state National History Day competition at Central Connecticut State University. Their tri-fold poster on the medical and ethical impacts of HeLa cells earned them first place in the Senior Division Group Exhibit category.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Screen-Shot-2024-06-03-at-1.24.03-PM.png)
Sophomores win big at National History Day state competition, secure bid to nationals
Mia Bomback ’25, Managing Editor
• June 3, 2024
![As a result of coursework from AP and Honors curriculum being mixed, Honors level classes have become frustrating as a result of doing the same work as AP students, but not receiving the same weight in their GPAs. (Graphic by Rachel Olefson ’25)](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Screenshot-2023-04-30-at-6.32.47-PM.png)
Blurred lines between honors, AP classes cause frustration
Rachel Olefson ’25, Web News Editor
• April 30, 2023
![This exhibit displays Coco Chanels life as an innovator and activist. Not only did she break barriers in womens fashion, but she also broke barriers in womens rights. By eliminating Victorian-style corsets and long skirts, she created practicality and mobility through looser-fitting clothing. This then led to more independence and freedom for women to leave domestic roles at home.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Screen-Shot-2023-04-24-at-1.04.00-PM-690x900.png)
US History Honors Participates in National History Day
Caroline Zajac ’25, Staff Writer
• March 24, 2023
![A playbill of the 1984 Players production of “Cabaret.” This play takes place in WWII Germany, which means it obviously contains swastikas. This has become an issue for some because of the symbol’s history.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Screenshot-2023-02-06-at-9.39.37-AM-681x900.png)
Censoring offensive symbols doesn’t change anything
Matthew Saw ’23, Web Arts Editor
• February 6, 2023
![Women’s History Month is an incredibly important holiday, and at Staples, it should be treated as such.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Screen-Shot-2021-03-30-at-8.32.06-AM-855x900.png)
Staples’ attempt to celebrate Women’s History Month falls flat
Julia Kasabian '21, Web Arts Editor
• March 30, 2021
![Starting in the 2022-2023 school year, the state of Connecticut is mandating that all public high schools offer a course called African American, Black, Latino, and Puerto Rican Studies. But if there aren’t enough students to sign up for the class, students are not obligated to offer it. However, it is necessary that all students are required to take this class.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Screen-Shot-2021-03-02-at-7.22.14-PM-900x507.png)
African American, Black, Latino and Puerto Rican Studies must be a required course
Ella Alpert '22, Web Features Editor
• March 2, 2021
![Shortly after The Pearl shut its doors on Nov. 28, this message was put up on their website to thank all of its long time customers and supporters.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Screen-Shot-2020-12-15-at-12.35.27-PM.png)
The Pearl’s closure recalls history in Westport
Theresa Vandis ’22, Assistant Business Director
• December 15, 2020
Westport history showcased virtually through Westport Museum for Culture and History
Katie Simons ’22, Paper Arts Editor
• May 8, 2020
![A horse carriage arrives at the Westport Historical Society for the Family Creep Fest, which offers families hayrides throughout downtown. Photo by Anastasia Thumser 22.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/CPyxS3BQWbV6wzeiQfcict2mN_nUp1XvbZ3xdZxaNTUrxMVUjpZ1Sw16JuU3bVkWlncM_6MjzxWrz82e6j-i_LP3je9U62T7-mR7SNNi3FGQ47n8gevXtdmg3FkmlSn9UCqfp4V7-900x600.jpg)
Westport Historical Society’s festivities haunt, but also educate
Anastasia Thumser ’22, Web Opinions Editor
• October 10, 2019
![BlackKklansman depicts America’s prejudiced past](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/29726622787_8feaafec30_b.jpg)
BlackKklansman depicts America’s prejudiced past
October 3, 2018
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