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Colleges share statistics about the usage of AI on campus.
Teachers utilize new technology to catch AI-written student essays
In terms of system-wide emails regarding emergencies and rumors at Staples, the 2022-2023 school year has been one of the busiest. From multi-hour emergency lockdowns to a car crashing into the building, the school email list has been the primary way for parents to learn about incidents at Staples.
Administration email dispels weapon rumor
Following Greens Farms Elementary School’s Principal Kevin Cazzetta’s retirement, Brian Byrne will be the new principal.
Greens Farms Elementary School welcomes new principal
CAVA, a Mediterranean restaurant, is set to open adjacent to Westport Hardware. The restaurant’s menu consists of various types of Mediterranean bowls and pitas.
Mediterranean Restaurant CAVA coming to Westport
Prior to the event starting, senior members were responsible for folding the printed pamphlets that were handed out to the attending family.
National Honors Society welcomes new members
Students are faced with several final exams to study for simultaneously as the year comes to a close and final exams week begins.
Wilton High School’s elimination of final exams means Staples should follow suit
For various occasions, lots of people set up full blown picnics along the shores of Compo Beach. Here, one woman tends to the multiple tables she sets up and enjoys with her family.
Fifteen cost-effective yet captivating activities to fall in love with in Westport this summer
Students juggle standardized test prep, sports, school work and their social life during their junior year, a year associated with negative stigma for many.
An ode to junior year
Temperatures this spring have been unpredictable, leaving students weary about wearing sweatshirts or t-shirts to school. Although climate change is a factor, the natural variety of the atmosphere contributes to the temperatures.
Varying temperatures leave students not knowing what to wear
Students spend their free time in class studying and doing their homework to keep up with the workload.
Last month of school provides chaos and intense course load for students
Alex Mussomeli ’23 plans to continue exploring, adding and researching for his language after the internship ends.
The Language Architect: Alex Mussomeli embraces challenges to develop new language
Mr. Willick’s period 2 AP European History class has five remaining juniors for the final month of the 2022-23 school year.
Senior’s departure eases junior’s workload in AP courses
While TikTok has moved to block the search of “chicken nyquil” and “nyquil chicken” on its website, other keywords used to bypass the measure, such as “nyquil chinchin” are still automatically recommended by the company’s algorithm and display the same content.
Students react to rise in hazardous TikTok challenges
Camille Merganthaler ’25 sets up a table with images to represent women in the culinary industry and provide a place for her to bake her cookies.
Mergenthaler performs her way to NHD Nationals
Members of the film club, along with other high schoolers, watch “Jojo Rabbit,” a satirical film about a young German boy and his imaginary friend, a cartoonish version of Adolf Hitler, during WW2.
Staples Film Club hosts successful third movie night
This summer, upcoming anticipated films such as live action versions of “Barbie,” “The Little Mermaid,” and the sequel “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” are set to be released, stirring both fans’ excitement and criticism.
Anticipated summer movies incite buzz among film fans
Frank Ocean’s return to performing has proven to be disappointing after a “listening party” Coachella performance. Ocean has taken a leave of absence since his brothers death in 2020. His return proved to be unorganized.
Unpack Frank Ocean’s Coachella performance: disappointing return
The Staples Jazz Ensemble takes first place in their division at the National Jazz Festival with 18 ensemble members. The National Jazz Festival allowed the ensemble to show off what they have been working on together every Thursday afternoon.
Jazz Ensemble soars at National Jazz Festival
The CAS awards their Outstanding Arts Award based on demonstrated scholarship and leadership across the realm of visual and performing arts. Two students from each member school are awarded annually, and students must be referred by teachers.
Capozucca, Finger, achieve high honors at annual High School Arts Awards
The 22 one-act plays utilize casts of two to four Staples Players, telling short 10-minute stories to the Black Box theater audience from April 22-23.
One-Acts gives seniors exclusive directing opportunity
Corey Iamonico (far right), the Staples Athletic Trainer, finishes up taping one athletes ankle while discussing injuries within the boy’s lacrosse season with Anthony Armentano ’25 (left).
Staff shortage plagues Staples’ Sports Clinic, leaves injured athletes waiting for care
Cathy Schager’s Women in History class has created a bulletin board as part of an activism project to spread awareness of discrepancies between female and male athletics at Staples. The project has gotten the attention of prominent figures at Staples, including the Athletic Director who is working on a solution.
Title IX project prompts concerns, responses over athletic equality
aroline Cooper ’24 poses in her Staples lacrosse gear at team photo day
Caroline Cooper dominates the field
Ben Burmeister ’24 winds up for a shot against Massapequa late in the first half.
Wreckers fall in narrow defeat to Ridgefield, remain focused on playoffs
The girls’ tennis team comes together for a pre-match team huddle at home.
Girls’ tennis bounces back, bonds as team
The new proposed schedule for the 2024-2025 school year may include a variety of changes, including classes shuffling throughout the whole school day rather than just being in the morning or afternoon, and changing the lab lunch format or getting rid of it altogether.
Lab lunch begone!: Students, teachers share ideas for new 2024-25 schedule
Students celebrate Spirit Week by wearing PJs.
Students celebrate Spirit Week
Many students plan to have this summer filled with travel, activities and relaxation. Juniors also anticipate a summer filled with college tours and admissions preparation.
Summer preview: 4 students share agendas for upcoming months
Fairfield County offers many different hiking locations. The ones I reccommend are all family and beginner friendly hikes that offer opportunities to explore nature such as the hikes at Wilton Town Forest (pictures above) in Wilton, Connecticut.
Exploring Fairfield County: Five family-friendly destinations to hike
Students recall their favorite moments from the 2022-23 school year. “Sophomore Lifetime Activities class skateboarding has been one of my favorite activities of the year,” Lucas Ceballos-Cala ’25 said.
Staples shares favorite moments of the 2022-23 year
The new proposed schedule for the 2024-2025 school year may include a variety of changes, including classes shuffling throughout the whole school day rather than just being in the morning or afternoon, and changing the lab lunch format or getting rid of it altogether.
Lab lunch begone!: Students, teachers share ideas for new 2024-25 schedule
Students celebrate Spirit Week by wearing PJs.
Students celebrate Spirit Week
Many students plan to have this summer filled with travel, activities and relaxation. Juniors also anticipate a summer filled with college tours and admissions preparation.
Summer preview: 4 students share agendas for upcoming months
Students recall their favorite moments from the 2022-23 school year. “Sophomore Lifetime Activities class skateboarding has been one of my favorite activities of the year,” Lucas Ceballos-Cala ’25 said.
Staples shares favorite moments of the 2022-23 year
The Annual Winslow Park Dog Festival provides an opportunity for local residents to adopt dogs from nearby shelters, with the aim of finding permanent homes for numerous animals.
Winslow Park Dog Festival returns to Westport
Fairfield County offers many different hiking locations. The ones I reccommend are all family and beginner friendly hikes that offer opportunities to explore nature such as the hikes at Wilton Town Forest (pictures above) in Wilton, Connecticut.
Exploring Fairfield County: Five family-friendly destinations to hike
From right to left: Emma Porzio ’23, Grace Fuori ’23, Brooke Devine ’23, Sasha Chamlin ’23, Emma Mechanic ’23, Genevieve Clark ’23, Jenny Bradshaw ‘’23, Carly Chamlin ’23 celebrate their last day as Staples students, wearing customized Staples sunglasses given to them at the picnic.
One last hurrah: Staples holds picnic to celebrate senior class
Yorkshire puddings are a traditional British side dish that requires only a few basic ingredients and simple instructions. Whether youre serving them for a special occasion or as a weeknight dinner, Yorkshire puddings are a tasty and fulfilling addition to any meal.
Step-by-step guide: How to make Yorkshire puddings
The group of 20 students competed in two rounds in the national competition, hosted by Center for Civic Education in Washington, D.C.
We the People team competes in national competition, explores D.C.
The Passover Seder is a household custom that combines food, music, storytelling and religious ceremonies. During the first and occasionally second night of Passover, families gather for a seder.
Passover Seders provide meaningful traditions
On the Wreckord — Episode Nine
On the Wreckord — Episode Nine
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On the Wreckord — Episode Eight
On the Wreckord — Episode Seven
On the Wreckord — Episode Seven
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On the Wreckord – Episode Six
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On the Wreckord – Episode Five
St. Andrew’s South African rugby team poses with the Staples boys’ rugby team at the Gonzaga Rugby Classic Tournament.
Staples boys’ rugby team welcomes South Africans to Westport
Elisa Feinman, behavior therapist, aids Browne in communication. Feinman helped deliver Browne’s heartfelt Father’s Day card.
W. Browne flourishes with spelling board, transcends communication gap
Sam Paris ’23 represents Team USA as a Skyliner Senior Synchronized Skater.
Team USA competitors juggle athletic, academic pursuits
06880 founder Dan Woog and Lyah Muktavaram ‘22 collaborated during her senior internship to produce a photo book. The project, “Pick of Pics” includes photos captured of Westport for over a decade.
Woog and Muktavaram publish “06880: Pick of the Pics”
Co-presidents Freddie Aldridge ‘24 and Noah Salpeter ‘23 are advocating for the complete restoration of the Compo Beach skate park. They are currently communicating with Westport Parks and Recreation and the Westport Youth Commission to figure out the budget plans for the project.
Staples Skate Club advocates for mainstream, inclusive culture through Compo Park renovation
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Superfans: Fueling teams to victory

Caroline Zajac ’25 and Liora Perkins ’25 Web Opinions Editor • May 24, 2023

Academic pressure is extremely prevalent at Staples, harming students self-worth and confidence. Academic stress can derive from a desire for perfection, parental pressure, sports commitments or a heavy class load. All of these factors can be due to taking classes that are too hard.

Pressure to take hard classes is harmful: make balancing academic achievement, student well-being priority

Liora Perkins ’25, Web Arts Editor • May 1, 2023

At Staples, it’s pretty well known that we place a significant amount of value on academic achievement. For me, the pressure to excel in school has only become increasingly prevalent as I began high...

Pointe shoes: tips and tricks of shoe prep

Liora Perkins ’25 Web Arts Editor and Ava Chun ’25 Paper Arts Editor • March 27, 2023

                       

Christina Meehan ’23 knows the pressure of striving for “perfection” at dance. Her opinion is that it’s best to appreciate your small accomplishments because those show your hard work and determination.

Practice does not make perfect

Liora Perkins ’25, Web Arts Editor • February 10, 2023

Watching a video of myself dancing, a series of thoughts run through my head: my foot is sickled and not turned out; my passe isn’t high enough and I’m not holding my back straight; my neck isn’t...

‘The Good Nurse’ features the serial killer Charles Cullen and the fellow nurse; Amy Loughren, who suspects him. The film is based on the 2013 true-crime book of the same name by Charles Graeber.

‘The Good Nurse’ on Netflix shocks audience with horrifying true story (Spoilers ahead!)

Liora Perkins '25, Web Arts Editor • December 5, 2022

Tobias Lindholm’s movie, “The Good Nurse,” begins with an ICU nurse from New Jersey, Amy Loughren (Jessica Chastain) and her struggle to find affordable care for her life-threatening heart condition....

Mental Health days prove unknown, yet helpful to students

Liora Perkins ’25 Web Arts Editor and Rylie Cordella ’25 Staff Writer • December 1, 2022

Ava Chun ’25 poses outside of Westport’s Academy of Dance after a weekend rehearsal for “The Nutcracker.” She, along with many other students, practices as the performance date approaches.

Westport Academy of Dance’s ‘The Nutcracker’ excites many as date nears

Liora Perkins ’25 , Web Arts Editor • November 10, 2022

The Nutcracker, which features many students, takes place at Staples on Dec. 3 and 4. This year’s show is Westport’s Academy of Dances’ 41st production. It captures the happiness of the holiday season...

The Course/Schedule Change Request Form is available to all students on the Staples website under the “Students” menu in the student counseling section. Guidance counselor Deborah Slocum helps students make changes in schedules before the deadline of Oct. 13. Slocum is available for meetings with students through appointment.

Students, staff contemplate the Oct. 13 course drop deadline

Liora Perkins '25, Rylie Cordella '25, Web Arts Editor, Staff Writer • October 12, 2022

Thursday, Oct. 13 is the deadline to drop a full year or first semester course without a record on a transcript. After the deadline, students who drop a course will have a permanent record of the change...

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