Staples leaves students unprepared for next academic year
Hannah Conn '23, Staff Writer
May 17, 2020
This year, students, staff, parents and teachers alike have gone through an unprecedented time, so it’s not a surprise that our education has been altered as a result. What is a surprise, however, is how underprepared Staples has left its current and future students. When I reflect on gettin...
Reminder: be kind during unsettling times
Grace Livecchi '21, Staff Writer
April 27, 2020
A few weeks ago, my friends and I were sitting in the trunks of our cars at Sherwood–six feet apart as permitted–to celebrate one of our birthdays. All within minutes, a Mercedes pulled up, and without a word of exchange, a man stuck his phone out the window to snap a picture. The photo was quickly...
Transgenderism in sports and the importance of creating clear regulation
Emily Stone '20, Business Director
March 28, 2020
Next month, the Connecticut Republican Party is supposed to honor three students that are suing their high schools to prevent transgender and transexual athletes from participating in girls’ sports. Although Connecticut is a state that promotes inclusion and integration, this topic has become highly...
Westport needs community during pandemic
Charlotte Armstrong '21 and Tallula Stvan '21
March 27, 2020
Public libraries should close due to coronavirus despite inconvenience caused
Chloe Murray '22, Staff Writer
March 23, 2020
Amidst the chaos of the coronavirus, Westport has closed all public facilities. Beaches, parks, stores, restaurants and libraries are all among the places that have been shut down. Obviously the closure of these facilities is not convenient for anyone, but people who rely on libraries for computers and the...
Nationalism rises in recent history, proves to not be beneficial
Prasaus Yeager '22, Staff Writer
March 14, 2020
Nationalism is defined as loyalty and devotion to a nation by the Merriam-Webster dictionary. On the surface, one could argue that this definition would highlight nationalism as a positive aspect, but can there be a negative side to nationalism? Since the advent of modern society, we have seen pockets of po...
Misrepresented Iowa caucus proves important; continues American traditions
Lyah Muktavaram '22, Staff Writer
March 14, 2020
The first Tuesday after the first Monday in November marks the beginning of the Iowa caucuses. While the 2020 Iowa caucuses faced a considerable amount of attention with the reporting errors brought on by the mobile app, the caucuses still proved to be a critical part of American politics. In t...
Discomfort prevails in cheer game-day uniforms
Amanda Rowan '22
March 10, 2020
Whether it’s a girl decked out in a full cheerleading uniform: skirt and bow, or a boy wearing a suit and tie, Staples students aim to stand out on game days. But whether it is 80 degrees or in the low 30s, mini skirts are still mandatory for cheerleaders, despite the incredibly frigid temperatures....
Students debate over impact of Democrats leaving the election
Anastasia Thumser '22 and Lyah Muktavaram ’22
March 10, 2020
Coaches, athletes should both have voice electing captains
Ella Bloomingdale '20, Assistant Business Manager
January 13, 2020
A team sports captain should be responsible, organized, supportive and knowledgeable. They should be able to support and encourage the team while also having the ability to organize and bring athletes together when it is necessary. At Staples High School, a common way of selecting captains is through the...
Loading ...Remy Teltser ’21, Managing Editor
After a day of virtual classes and meeting professors online, college students put on their masks and voyage across campus to the closest cafeteria for some grab-and-go food, returning back to their single-be...
Connecticut residents must fall in line or face fines
September 25, 2020
Coleytown Elementary closed after staff member tested positive for Coronavirus
September 14, 2020
High school football players protest in Hartford over season’s cancellation
September 11, 2020
School closures highlight economic inequality across Connecticut
June 22, 2020
Restaurants open socially distanced seating areas for Westporters
June 4, 2020
