![Some well-known corporations have created “pro-gay” advertising and made their logos rainbow for LGBTQ+ pride month, while simultaneously donating millions to anti-gay politicans in recent years, presenting a problem often called “rainbow washing.”](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Screen-Shot-2022-06-12-at-8.01.13-PM-900x673.png)
Pride is not just one month: corporate performativity, rainbow washing is detrimental
Lea Rivel '22, Social Media Director
• June 12, 2022
![On April 4, members of the Westport community gathered at the library to hear TEAM Westport essay contest winners read their work and receive their awards.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Screen-Shot-2022-04-28-at-8.22.40-AM-900x603.png)
TEAM Westport ceremony showcases student works addressing race in community
Lea Rivel ’22, Staff Writer
• April 28, 2022
![The horror-thriller film Fresh, released March 4, explores the horrors of the modern dating world through the story of Noa, played by Daisy Edgar-Jones (right).](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Screen-Shot-2022-03-30-at-12.48.17-PM.png)
‘Fresh’ creatively explores horror genre to comment on modern dating world
Lea Rivel ’22, Social Media Director
• March 30, 2022
![In January 2021, TikTok Star Jack Wright posted a Youtube Video entitled “what sienna mae did to me,” where he came forward with sexual assault allegations against her.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Screen-Shot-2022-03-25-at-1.57.25-PM-900x487.png)
Wright, Gomez conflict reveals societal double standard between perception of male, female assault survivors
Lea Rivel ’22, Social Media Director
• March 25, 2022
![On Tuesday, March 8. the Florida Senate passed the Parental Rights in Education bill, also known as the “Don’t Say Gay” bill, which has caused controversy due to it limiting any discussion of gender identity and sexual identity in elementary classrooms.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Screen-Shot-2022-03-14-at-10.23.53-PM.png)
“Don’t Say Gay” bill damaging to queer students, surrounding communities
Lea Rivel ’22, Social Media Director
• March 14, 2022
![Allium Eatery is situated across from the Westport train station in an inviting space among other restaurants, serving both fresh and boxed American café dishes.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Screen-Shot-2022-01-02-at-4.56.31-PM.png)
Allium Eatery serves up quality dishes in welcoming, homey location
Lea Rivel ’22, Social Media Director
• January 2, 2022
![Staples’ mask mandate, which has been in place since 2020, is set to expire in mid-February, but may be extended after that time.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Screen-Shot-2021-11-22-at-12.46.36-PM.png)
Students express views on continuous in-school mask mandate
Lea Rivel ’22, Social Media Director
• November 22, 2021
Student body brims with spirit during homecoming week
Lea Rivel ’22 Social Media Director, Izzy Sareen ’22 Staff Writer
• October 26, 2021
![The Homecoming Dance for the class of 2022 will take place in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic on Saturday, Oct. 23.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Screen-Shot-2021-10-21-at-11.54.37-AM-506x900.png)
Seniors remain excited for Homecoming dance despite COVID-19 limitations
Lea Rivel ’22, Social Media Director
• October 21, 2021
![Dan Levy and NikkieTutorials, among other stars, used the 2021 Met Gala’s American theme to showcase the importance and power of LGBTQ+ icons and queer symbolism.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/met-gala-graphic-900x643.png)
LGBTQ+ stars showcase longlasting importance of queer culture, icons at 2021 Met Gala
Lea Rivel ’22, Social Media Manager
• September 25, 2021
Annual Westport Fine Arts Festival unites community
Lea Rivel ’22, Social Media Director
• June 9, 2021
![First COVID-19 vaccine dosage yields difficult side effects in 12 to 15 year olds](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Screen-Shot-2021-06-04-at-9.46.50-AM-900x497.png)
First COVID-19 vaccine dosage yields difficult side effects in 12 to 15 year olds
Lea Rivel ’22, Social Media Director
• June 4, 2021
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