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Caroline Didelot ’15, Colin McKechnie ’17 and Jordan Goodness ’16 all perform a number from “Where the Love Begins”

The love begins at Toquet Hall

Zach McCarthy, Web News April 13, 2015

Toquet Hall was alive and electric Saturday night as several Staples performers came forth to lend their encouragement (and their talents) to a great local cause: the funding and production of “Where...

Windows Rolled Down, Speakers Turned Up

Windows Rolled Down, Speakers Turned Up

Molly Liebergall, Web News Editor March 31, 2015

Christopher Morales ’16 Holding the noon to 2:00pm slot every Saturday on WWPT Wrecker Radio, Christopher Morales ’16 is tapped into the Staples music trends as well as the tracks he predicts will...

Tuning In -- Melanie Orent ’16 browses through Spotify’s Afternoon Acoustic playlist and listens to Jasmine Thompson’s acoustic version of “Thinking Out Loud,” originally sung by Ed Sheeran.

Spotify switches it up with customized playlists

Emily Olrik, Features Editor March 30, 2015

Staples students whip out their headphones and study up, roll down their car windows and enjoy the best Spotify playlists. This popular music app offers a whole new experience for listeners with a “Browse”...

Some find their spotlight outside Staples

Some find their spotlight outside Staples

Claudia Chen, Features Editor January 10, 2015

Fairfield College Preparatory School’s theater was pitch black. In the darkness, the audience members’ eyes sparkled with anticipation. Then, a spotlight flashed onto the stage or, more specifically,...

Kempner keeps music in the loop

Kempner keeps music in the loop

Rebecca Hoving, Staff Writer January 9, 2015

Julia Kempner ’16 is not the typical singer. In fact, she isn’t typical at all. Arriving at the interview, arms full with colorful origami butterflies, Kempner said one thing before getting down to...

Westport/Weston YMCA gymnastics dance the night away

Westport/Weston YMCA gymnastics dance the night away

Blake Rubin, Web A&E Editor December 18, 2014

On December 15, the Westport/Weston YMCA gymnastics held their annual holiday show filled with jingling bells, vibrant colored glow sticks, and sparkly leotards. Families crowded around the gymnast mats,...

Morning Jam Session

Ben Foster, Staff Writer December 17, 2014

Waking up for school is always going to be a struggle. But when it comes to making the trek to school, students find ways to ease the  despair. One imperative source is listening to music. This helps...

Some of the musicians donned Christmas costumes for the event.

Opening night a success for Candlelight

Zachary McCarthy, Web A&E Editor December 13, 2014

Staples upholds several customs and rituals but few constants are as well received as the Candlelight Concert: a local barometer for holiday cheer and spirit. Staples students continued this tradition...

Dancers rehearse to be “on pointe” for December’s Nutcracker ballet

Frenchie Truiit, Staff Writer December 5, 2014

It’s that time of year again. New York has the famous Rockettes. California has the Jingle Ball. But what is better than Westport’s winter tradition, “The Nutcracker?” This year marks...

Queen Beyoncé Prevails Once Again with 7/11 Video

Queen Beyoncé Prevails Once Again with 7/11 Video

Alexa Davis, Staff Writer December 2, 2014

Beyoncé has dropped multiple bombs in the music world today, starting with her surprised album drop, “Beyoncé,” in December of 2013. Months later she surprised millions with the announcement of her...

Keanan Pucci’16, Steven Xu’16, James OBrien ‘17, Wellington Baumann’16

Students support troops through an afternoon of music

Jenny Lupoff, Staff Writer November 30, 2014

On Sunday November 23, at the Pequot Library in Southport, Wells Baumann ’16 held a variety show fundraiser for his Eagle Scout Service Project. According to Baumann, in order to become an Eagle Scout,...

One Of These Days scheduled to showcase at Toquet Hall

One Of These Days scheduled to showcase at Toquet Hall

Bella Gollomp, Staff Writer October 24, 2014

This coming Saturday, Oct. 25, Toquet Hall will be showcasing some of Staples students in their band called, ‘One of These Days’. Toquet Hall, Westport’s well-known teen center and coffee house,...

New Levitt Pavillion lights up large crowds

New Levitt Pavillion lights up large crowds

Chase Gornbein, Staff Writer September 19, 2014

Located in downtown Westport adjacent to the Saugatuck River, the Levitt Pavillion has gone through a series of renovations in efforts to draw much larger crowds. Although Greg Fisher ’15 has never...

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