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Not so happy holidays: students spend more time stressing over the CommonApp than celebrating the holidays, bringing immense stress to the holiday season.

Deck the halls—and refresh the status page: The senior December dilemma 

Angelina Matra, Managing Editor January 10, 2025

The air is getting brisk, the streets are filled with Christmas lights, and seniors all around Westport are celebrating the holiday season by huddling in front of computers, anxiously reloading their “application...

Some great ways to stay busy and happy over break are going skating with friends, painting pottery, or learning a new skill, like knitting.

How to make the most of staying home for breaks 

Malena Tortorella ’27, Staff Writer January 9, 2025

School breaks are  a time for rest, relaxation, and fun—but for some of us, it’s a time spent at home while friends and family head off on exciting vacations. If you’re like me, and often don’t...

While we spend our holiday seasons celebrating our families and friends that play such an important role in our lives, there are others in our lives that also deserve to be acknowledged and appreciated: the strangers we interact with. These interactions have helped shape me into the person I am today and have helped me get through some of my hardest moments.

An ode to the strangers in my life

Lily Hultgren ’25, Editor-in-Chief January 6, 2025

From Thanksgiving to New Year's Day, the holiday season is a time of appreciation. A celebration of all of the family and friends in our lives as we surround ourselves with loved ones and take part in...

Many stores line their shelves with holiday attractions that people may be intrigued to buy, such as stockings and wreaths.

Early holiday marketing is sweeping everyone into the holiday takeover

Malena Tortorella ’27, Staff Writer December 17, 2024

You step into your favorite store, ready to grab a few items that you have been wanting to pick up. It’s early November, and you’ve already made a list—some shampoo, a new jacket, maybe even a nice...

Spotify brings the gift of Spotify Wrapped to users this Christmas season.

Spotify Wrapped arrives, inciting mixed reviews from Staples’ students

Bailey Lillvis ’27, Staff Writer December 16, 2024

It’s the most wonderful time of the year for all music lovers – Spotify Wrapped has arrived. Spotify Wrapped is the apps’ end-of-year feature that summarizes users’ past year of listening. It reveals...

Lemon curd in a cute jar!

Unique handmade gift ideas to try this season!

Alexis Jacobs, Web Editor December 12, 2024

Gift giving season is approaching fast, so here are some ideas for affordable homemade gifts to spread cheer this year!  Homemade lemon curds are a great cheap, thoughtful and foolproof gift to give...

For the most wonderful time of year: the ultimate gift guide this holiday season

Katherine Phelps ’25, Managing Editor December 9, 2024

There is something so special about the holidays. Family and friends get to come together, watch holiday movies and truly enjoy each other's company. However, gift giving is also something that we cannot...

While the 3 weeks separating Thanksgiving break and holiday break may feel long, here's how to stay motivated and productive until the finish line.

Surviving the countdown: tips for the last 3 weeks before the holidays

Sophia Jaramillo ’27, Staff Writer December 6, 2024

Thanksgiving break may have just ended, but let’s face it—we’re all still craving more time off. The days feel like they’re dragging, and the halls are full of tired faces trudging toward the next...

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...

The Westport public school district does not grant students the full two days off for Rosh Hashana.

Jewish high holidays lack recognition in society

Addison Frankel ’27, Assistant Business Manager September 30, 2024

Rosh Hashanah is one of the most important days of the year for Jews, as it marks the beginning of the year in Judaism. It's a celebration of the creation of the world and marks making a fresh start. On...

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