Junior parking sales begin
Mia Daignault, Staff Writer
May 24, 2019
Junior parking tickets went on sale on May 13. They cost $20 and are available for purchase in the Assistant Principal’s office until they have all been sold out. As seniors begin to depart for internships, students in 11th grade can purchase parking passes, permitting them to park on campus. Staples...
Juniors navigate through unfair parking system
June 12, 2018
By Lauren Wasserman '19 Getting stopped every two seconds by the bus in front of you, while you pretend to be speeding away with wind in your hair: this is the freedom that comes with a driver's license. You’ve worked your way through drivers ed and daily Wakeman hikes –– now it is t...
Making it through junior year
June 7, 2018
By Lauren Wasserman ’19 “Junior year is going to be the toughest year of your life,” said everyone ever once they found out I was an incoming junior. “Wow,” I would think to myself, rather dejectedly. “This year is going to be so much fun...” But hey, look at me now. I made it! I su...
Preconceived notions manifest a stigma against junior year
Emma Greenberg, Opinions editor
June 10, 2016
Though junior year seems fun considering the dances, driver's licenses, class options and freedoms. I’ve heard many things contradicting the “perks” that are to come as a sophomore about to enter her junior year. All I hear about prom is that it’s a nightmare when it comes to getting everyone...
The struggle of being a second semester junior surrounded by seniors
Kit Epstein, Breaking News Editor
April 1, 2016
I was warned about the rigor of junior year. I heard horror stories about the SAT, was given tips on how to get a five on AP tests and was even told that I should spend every weekend visiting colleges. Yet, despite the constant college meetings and Baron’s books, nothing prepared me for the nigh...
Junior parking petitions spark controversy
Izzy Ullmann, Features Editor
December 17, 2015
On Dec. 15., Matthew Reiser ’17 made an online petition to have the junior parking lot function as a first-come, first-served basis due to the alleged 40 open spaces he saw that were not being occupied. “The junior parking lottery only gives out 25 stickers to students, but clearly that is not enoug...
SBAC opt-out percentage swells
Molly Liebergall, Web News Editor
May 27, 2015
At 8:25 a.m. on Tuesday morning, a portion of the junior class sat down to their first round of SBAC while the rest congregated in the field house. 48% of Staples juniors chose to opt out of the testing. This is the first year Staples has decided to implement SBAC, and with it came a snag in student participation. Assistant Principal Patrick...
Suffering from Standardized Testing
Kacey Hertan, Business Manager
May 26, 2015
Heading into the last quarter of junior year, I was feeling pretty relieved. I kept thinking to myself “I’m almost done!” The year notorious for perpetual stress is almost done, but boy was I wrong to relax. It’s not junior year that should be feared, it’s fourth quarter of junior year....
Counties isn’t all that counts
Jane Levy, Features Editor
January 25, 2015
With my eyebrows done, my skin sun-kissed and glowing and my nails painted a dark red, I type this article while glancing at my frantic Counties girls’ group-chat. My long black dress lonelily hangs from my closet door, and I’m haunted by the pending hair and makeup appointments that I need to cancel. If...
Juniors explore new careers through job shadow
Dylan Donahue, Sports Editor
June 5, 2014
On Wednesday, May 28, juniors were given the opportunity to participate in the Job Shadow Program. Though all juniors could fill out an application, the guidance department could only offer shadowing spots to the first 50 applicants . The program, which offers students the opportunity to shadow so...
What I learned from school dances
Julie Bender, Web Opinions Editor
June 2, 2014
After surviving my first year of school dances, I finally feel as if I have gained enough experience to be prepared for next year. And hopefully, for the upcoming junior class, these tips can help with dance preparations. 1. Ask your date early. Although it seems crazy to ask 5 months in advance, it’s not. Thos...
College Panel Night engages juniors in the college process
Claire Lewin, Associate Managing Editor
May 23, 2014
On May 20th at 7:00 pm, representatives from colleges across the country and Staples students gathered in the Staples auditorium to delve into one of the most daunting of topics: the college process. Panel members included admissions representatives from schools such as Amherst College, Columbia University,...
A friendly reminder that I am a junior
Dylan Donahue, Sports Editor
May 23, 2014
Senioritis was a raging epidemic in the spring of 2014. Symptoms included lack of focus, and decreased effort and productivity as well as perpetually late assignments and arrival. These symptoms often resulted in increased Netflix consumption, and decreased grades and teacher patience. Howev...
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As a senior this fall, Evi Tarshis ’20 is excited for the new year. Since she has started, Tarshis has shown a passion for journalism in her time with Inklings. After her first year in the paper, Tarshis...