Facing Addiction hopes to knock down this public health crisis

Mia Daignault ’20

October 18, 2018

According to Facing Addiction, one in three households are impacted by addiction. No matter how hard the topic of addiction is to talk about, the Facing Addiction Organization works to raise awareness for the issue, educate others and continue the conversation On Oct. 8, Jim Hood, co-founder and CEO ...

“Taste of Westport” serves up a plate of community and culture

Maddie Phelps '19 and Hannah Bolandian '19

May 22, 2018

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Students Offer to Help Others at the Caroline House

October 18, 2016

By: Ashton Dedona '17 The Caroline House allows under educated students to receive the opportunity to learn. A lot of Staples’ students have been spending some of their time at this organization in Bridgeport after school. Shelby Lake ’17 is one of those students. She tutors in math and reading...

Top 5 Tips and Tricks to Spruce up for Spring

Daniela Karpenos, Staff Writer

May 19, 2015

Spring has sprung, and it’s time to break out the trash bag and crank up the tunes. Whether it be a frantic desire for organization at 2 a.m. or a thoroughly planned out day devoted to cleaning, at one point or another, spring cleaning is essential. It'll leave you feeling refreshed and ready to take...

“Wunderlist” creates wunderful organization skills

Izzy Ullman, Opinions Editor

March 27, 2015

Believe it or not, about two months ago, I was not the same girl I am today. I was messy, stressed out, surprised by quizzes in class and was always remembering my homework at the last second. I mean, it’s not to say I didn’t have the basic organization skills down, I did. I had all my binders...

WYFF: Not Just Another Teen Film Festival

May 27, 2011

After a whole lot of lights, cameras, and action-packed film sequences, the films in the eighth annual Westport Youth Film Festival (WYFF) was finally shown at neighboring Fairfield’s Community Theater on May 14. The festival has reached new heights since its creation in 2003. This year, the event was run by a board of dir...

Taking Sand Castles to The Next Level: Castles in the Sand Just Around The Corner

May 13, 2011

On May 14, many staples students will be attending Castles in the Sand at Compo beach. If you have never been to this event it is a sight to be seen. Mounds upon mounds of sand will be brought to Compo beach so contestants can create their sand sculptures. Not only is it a friendly competition but it is also a great way to raise money for the organization Homes Wi...

Senior Pretenders

June 23, 2010

Carly Schwaeber '12 News Editor Because of senior Players, Staples Players has changed for the better, and because of Staples Players, senior Players have changed for good. The now graduating senior Players have grown immensely since the beginning of their acting careers at Staples. It’s h...