Budgeting time for schoolwork is imperative
Hannah Bolandian ’19
February 5, 2019
Staples students are notorious for being stressed out and overloaded with work, especially around midterm and final exams. However, this normality is preventable. With second semester now in full swing, students have a clear slate to start fresh and take a new approach to time management if needed. ...
Homework volume does not correlate with rigor
Sophie Driscoll ’19
January 16, 2019
At higher levels of certain courses, difficulty of content increases slightly but volume of homework increases dramatically. However, homework quantity does not correlate with academic rigor. Of course, some students override into high-level classes without the necessary foundation for success...
Take a break!
December 21, 2017
By Brianna Zeiberg '19 Recently, a new rule has been implemented throughout the district to reduce student stress during breaks: the removal of all homework. During all extended weekends and long breaks, such as December, February and April break, students are expected to take a break from their ...
Put down the pencil and go to bed
October 23, 2017
By Roxy Augeri ’20 It’s fateful Tuesday morning, and you take a look around at your first period classroom. Across the room, a conversation like this is occurring; “Oh my gosh. Guess what happened last night. I got to bed at 9:30. Isn’t that amazing?” “Are you joking? I got five hou...
The problem with summer assignments
June 16, 2017
By Kevin Ludy '19 The 2016-2017 school year is coming to a close and students are getting ready for summer, but one thing is spoiling the joyous mood: summer assignments. Every year, Staples releases the summer assignment list for AP classes. These rigorous tasks are intended to prepare students...
Administration stuck: Help or no help administration scrutinized
Cate Casparius
February 27, 2017
Cate Casparius '19 In an attempt to please the students and parents of Staples High School, the administration seems to be damned if they do and damned if they don’t. I have an incredible amount of respect and empathy for James D’Amico taking the role of head principal at a school recoveri...
We need couches
October 6, 2016
By: Eliza Goldberg '17 Creative Director I, like most high school students, am plagued with a perpetual feeling of exhaustion every time I step foot into the Staples High School building. Over the years I have been known to attempt different ways to take a coveted nap in school; unfortunately, none...
Staples MD system checker
Chase Emilio, Staff Writer
April 27, 2016
What is senioritis? Senior(noun) is defined as holding a high position, in this case it's a fourth year student on the verge of graduating high school. The Suffix -itis is classified as an inflammatory disease, or something that spreads in mindset. Senioritis can also be classified as an STD, which...
5 Reasons For and Against Attending Morning Practices
Josiah Tarrant, Staff Writer
March 31, 2016
When the clock in the locker-room strikes 5:21 a.m., I, along with many other Staples athletes, am preparing for a morning practice. While the rest of Staples is asleep in cozy, comfy beds, this select group of swimmers, baseball players and hockey players are pushing themselves to their mental and ...
How to succeed in second semester without really trying
Emma Berry, Opinions Editor
April 7, 2015
It is now nearing the end of March of my senior year, and my long, treacherous journey through high school is almost behind me. In two short months I will be saying my goodbyes to my teachers, the table in the senior section I’ve learned to call home and, of course, the infamous sandwich line. I l...
Many places around Westport provide alternative locations to complete schoolwork
March 30, 2015
Imagine this: you are sitting down at your desk or wherever you do homework, furiously trying to rip out your hair because you just can’t take school anymore. Now, take a moment to pause and breathe. What you need is a change. Here in Westport there are three ideal places for students to relax an...
Siblings sniffle with Senioritis
Kacey Hertan, Business Manager
March 22, 2015
Many feel lucky that we are stepping out of the flu season at this time of year, but we are stepping into prime-time for a much more serious disease: senioritis. Washing your hands won’t save you, even if you’re careful not to share drinks it can be passed, and worst of all there is no cure. It...
SBAC leaves students dreaming of CAPT
Alison Morrison, Staff Writer
March 2, 2015
Ah, CAPT. Those pesky tests in mid-March that left sophomores drained while the rest of the school caught a few extra hours of sleep. I relished those days when the earliest I had to be in school was a lovely 10:40 a.m. This year, CAPT was dropped in favor of the Smarter Balance Assessments, which...
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