![The group visited the Panama Canal and took a boat ride with a biologist along the canal, observing local wildlife in the process.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Day-7-e1678156225620-900x675.jpeg)
Students hike, snorkel and save the wetlands on seven-day Panama trip
Julia Herlyn ’23, Editor-in-Chief
• March 6, 2023
![On Jan. 30 at Toquet Hall, Lighthouse hosted its “A Night of Queer History” event at Toquet Hall. Dan Woog (pictured above), Westport LGBTQ+ advocate, spoke on the history—and future—of the gay community.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/woog-edited-1-900x570.jpeg)
Lighthouse, LGBTQ+ support organization arrives in Westport
Julia Herlyn ’23, Editor-in-Chief
• February 7, 2023
![According to FranklinCovey, approximately one third of resolutioners give up on their goals before the end of January, typically because of a lack of personal passion (i.e., setting a goal to conform to societal standards or pressures), practicality or specificity. However, by following the above steps when setting a goal—known as the “SMART” method, developed by the journal Management Review in 1981—you may be more likely to follow through with your resolution. All information taken from “How to Make (and Keep) a New Year’s Resolution),” New York Times](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Screenshot-2023-01-10-at-3.59.19-PM.png)
New Year’s resolutions prompt self-reflection, growth
Julia Herlyn ’23, Editor-in-Chief
• January 10, 2023
Bhatia and Pogue converse about monthly crosswords
Julia Herlyn ’23, Editor-in-Chief
• November 8, 2022
![Over the years, I’ve collected my fair share of astrology paraphernalia, including a notebook, an informational book about Cancers and a Hello Kitty keychain dressed as a crab.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Screen-Shot-2022-10-13-at-9.48.59-PM.png)
Generalized astrological assumptions are invalid, fail to encompass a person
Julia Herlyn ’23, Editor-in-Chief
• October 13, 2022
![As of the 2022-2023 school year, students will store their phones in holders for each class period.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Untitled_Artwork_15-removebg-preview.png)
Administration introduces, enforces new personal device policy
Julia Herlyn ’23, Editor-in-Chief
• September 20, 2022
![NHD participants create their projects in a variety of mediums, such as Annika Redding ’24, Tessa Tobias ’24 and Talia Varsano’s ’24 exhibit on the development of the polio vaccine amid the Cold War.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Screen-Shot-2022-06-07-at-1.06.21-PM-547x900.png)
Coyne honored, recognized with Patricia Behring Teacher of the Year award
Julia Herlyn ’23, Editor-in-Chief
• June 7, 2022
![Classical music is a rich genre that is often overlooked by today’s youth—even within our own school community. At Staples, the Amati Chamber Orchestra (pictured) as well as the Stradivarius Chamber Orchestra receive little attention from administrators and students alike, reflecting the diminishing interest in classical music today.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Screen-Shot-2022-05-31-at-3.36.54-PM.png)
An ode to classical music and its everlasting value
Julia Herlyn ’23, Editor-in-Chief
• May 31, 2022
![Jet Tober 23 developed a passion for music at the age of 3, and has since delved into songwriting.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Screen-Shot-2022-04-04-at-6.34.34-PM.png)
Tober builds beats, constructs compositions
Julia Herlyn '23, News Editor
• April 4, 2022
![Reading for a few minutes a day can have numerous benefits, improving upon your mental wellbeing in addition to your physical health.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Screen-Shot-2022-03-07-at-11.36.36-AM.png)
Lack of reading for pleasure, practicing self-care deteriorates the self
Julia Herlyn ’23, Editor-in-Chief
• March 7, 2022
![Spiced apple walnut cake is the perfect autumn and winter dessert to satisfy one’s sweet tooth.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Screen-Shot-2022-01-28-at-8.54.12-AM-900x671.png)
Spiced apple walnut cake serves as a warm, inviting treat
Julia Herlyn ’23, Editor-in-Chief
• January 28, 2022
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