There’s a new grinch in town, though he might be orange, not green. As the New York Post reported Thursday, Dec. 13, President Trump has cancelled a decade-long tradition in the journalism community:...
By Isabella Bullock '19
After five states -- California, New Jersey, Oregon, Hawaii and Maine-- raised the legal age limit for tobacco to 21, Connecticut is considering doing the same.
According...
By Julia Rosier '18
On Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2017, Australia voted in favor of same-sex marriage. Although not binding, this will officially allow the Australian Parliament to legally create a bill for...
By Chris Andrew '18
Parents are being held accountable by law for the bullying behavior of their children in the city of North Tonawanda. This upstate New York town is similar in size to our population...
By Seby Shuken ’18
A new law in the state of Connecticut’s House of Representatives could allow police to use weaponized drones within the next year if passed.
These drones would have the ability...
Protests broke out across the country last week in response to the state of Indiana’s passing of the “Religious Freedom Restoration Act,” a law intended to protect the free exercise of religion....
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Petey Menz '11
Executive Editor
Deep within the supposedly progressive halls of Staples High School lurks a system of hierarchy rank more entrenched and immobile than the Indian...
Sammie Hardy '11
Web Sports Editor
Since July 29, 2009, Maddy Fass ’11 has been licensed to drive. She is now legally allowed to have passengers in the car with her.
However, Fass did not...
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For the Westport Education Association’s president-elect Kathy Sharp, experience within the inner workings of unions began with her employment at a fruit cocktail cannery.
“My...
Constance Chien ’10 & Jesse Heussner ’11
Features Editors
Thirty -eight years after the enactment of Title IX, which sought to ensure equality in educational opportunities, the act continues...
