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Graphic by Cameron Almonte 23.
Earliest graduation announcement in Staples history sets graduation for June 13
There is a potential tik tok ban on all devices following many debates over the security of U.S. government data. A bill has been introduced and evaluated following these debates.
TikTok bill enforced to protect the security of the U.S. government, U.S. technology
Riverside Avenue is notoriously busy for its foot traffic due to the numerous restaurants and social venues situated on the avenue. However, there are no government-installed lights to help illuminate the busy area at nighttime, nor are there any traffic lights at the large intersection near The Whelk.
Riverside Avenue car accident triggers resident concerns
An overview of the new 2023-2024 town and school budget, recently passed by the Board of Finance. Graphic by Finnegan Courtney 23.
Board of Finance approves school, town budget for 2023-24 school year
After raining for multiple hours, snow from the storm is finally seen sticking to multiple surfaces.
Connecticut weathers second major storm
After Roe V. Wade was overturned in 2022, it left abortions to be state regulated. Many states including Texas should never have ownership in deciding if a woman should be allowed to get an abortion.
Seeking abortions should not be unachievable, detrimental to women
Technology can be an escape from mental health struggles, with being able to talk to friends, watch tv or tiktok. It might not be as obvious at the time, but technology may not be helping as much as one would think. While technology is not to blame for everyone’s mental health struggles, it can still be a factor and should be dealt with.
Flipping back to 1996; flip phone offers safe harbor, improving mental health
The Willow Project would drastically develop and enrich local indigenous areas while providing the state of Alaska with a surge in tax revenue.
Biden administration approves controversial Willow Project
Young boys may spend their time on the weekends outdoors catching fish or swimming in nearby waters.
Traveling abroad provides purpose, value learning new cultures
An artificial intelligence robot named ChatGPT was created by OpenAI and released in November 2022. Students and teachers have debated how and when to use the tool for academics as its popularity rises.
ChatGPT dominates school debate; helping or hurting?
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
The great Westport pizza contest allows for people to get their pizza place preferences heard and to know where to get the best award-winning types of pizza in Westport.
The great Westport pizza contest returns 
Turnbridge is located on 162 Kings Hwy N, in Westport. It is part of a building filled with multiple health practices.
Westport expands recovery resources
Elena Nasar ’27, member of the Teen Advisory Board, operates the drop-in tutoring booth on Thursday afternoons where she helps students in grades two through five with math and language arts.
Westport Library institutes drop-in tutoring program for elementary students
A younger sibling Facetimes her sister who is currently at college.
Younger siblings sadden as seniors prepare to graduate to college
Shadow and Bone season 2 premiered March 16 with new characters, bigger plotlines, and a more expansive setting. (Photo taken from Netflix)
‘Shadow and Bone’ Season 2 butchers characters, rushes plots
Picture contributed by Jordyn Goldshore ’23 --- upperclassmen one act directors gathered to chose their cast and play.
Staples Players work on their one acts amidst ‘Twelfth Night’
“Daisy Jones and the Six” is a television show released on Amazon Prime based off of the book written by Taylor Jenkins Reid in 2019. The television show provides insight to many hard hitting topics such as addiction and discrimination against women during the time. The show features music performed by the band in the show on an album called “Aurora” that is available on all streaming platforms.
‘Daisy Jones and the Six’ takes on fresh perspective of old stories
Kylie Jenner’s bold faux lion head accessory upset many animal activists, prompting reflection upon how much animal cruelty has influenced the fashion industry.
Oscars do modern fashion justice post-Jenner’s Paris Fashion Week outfit scandal
Raia Badurina ’23 created a short film ‘Neither One Of Us,’ and has won and been nominated to numerous film festivals.
Badurina presents short film, recognized nationwide
Sam Paris ’23 represents Team USA as a Skyliner Senior Synchronized Skater.
Team USA competitors juggle athletic, academic pursuits
At the Greenwich Cardinal Stadium on Saturday, March 25, the Staples boys’ rugby team lost in a tough match against the Cardinals with a final score of 30-13.
Boys’ rugby upset by Greenwich rivals
The New York Yankees and the Atlanta Braves play a Spring Training game on Feb. 26 before players went off to the World Baseball Classic.
World Baseball Classic excites students
Derek Amlicke ’23 leaps to new heights after breaking a school record with a 15’ 0.25’’ vault. He continues onto the spring season with hope for a new personal record.
Derek Amlicke ’23 jumps to new heights
Despite the loss, Staples boys’ basketball had a record-breaking season. (Photo by Mark Sikorski)
Boys’ basketball caps off historic season with tough loss at Mohegan Sun Arena
Senior year can be very intimidating for many students. In this podcast, Conn and Gillman are joined by members of the class of 2023 to discuss their biggest obstacles as first semester seniors, as well as to offer advice on how to navigate and overcome these challenges.
Seniors advise juniors through first semester senior year
Meatballs are an Italian staple, but the sauce is what really brings it all together to get the tastiest outcome.
An Italian dish: how to make meatballs with the best tomato sauce
As a result of the removal of the bridge furniture on the second floor earlier this year, Staples library has become more crowded, yielding noise complaints and leaving both students and faculty to wonder when (or if) the furniture will be brought back. Graphic by Rachel Olefson 25.
No movement on reinstating bridge furniture, study halls being considered
Pointe shoes: tips and tricks of shoe prep
As juniors begin to take their first steps in the college application process, current seniors draw from their experiences and offer advice.
Seniors reflect on year, give advice to juniors
Senior year can be very intimidating for many students. In this podcast, Conn and Gillman are joined by members of the class of 2023 to discuss their biggest obstacles as first semester seniors, as well as to offer advice on how to navigate and overcome these challenges.
Seniors advise juniors through first semester senior year
As a result of the removal of the bridge furniture on the second floor earlier this year, Staples library has become more crowded, yielding noise complaints and leaving both students and faculty to wonder when (or if) the furniture will be brought back. Graphic by Rachel Olefson 25.
No movement on reinstating bridge furniture, study halls being considered
Pointe shoes: tips and tricks of shoe prep
As juniors begin to take their first steps in the college application process, current seniors draw from their experiences and offer advice.
Seniors reflect on year, give advice to juniors
Spring sports with exciting seasons ahead include track, tennis and lacrosse. Athletes from these sports have been preparing for their daily practices and are ready to take on the competitive season that lies ahead.
Student athletes anticipate spring season
Meatballs are an Italian staple, but the sauce is what really brings it all together to get the tastiest outcome.
An Italian dish: how to make meatballs with the best tomato sauce
The Spot at Just Dance Studios participated in their first competition of the season this past weekend.
The Spot wins multiple awards at Starquest Dance Competition
Lomito opens weeks after Westport Chinese takeout leaves. Business is off to a strong start.
Lomito brings diversity to Westport
On Feb. 3, Westport, Wilton and Weston seniors attended the Red and White Charity Ball, hosted by The Counties Assemblies.
Westport, Weston, Wilton seniors dress for a cause at Red and Whites
Chef Gans and her students spent weeks planning the event down to how each meal would be displayed, such as this spam misubi served in cones.
Staples community supports Orphenians
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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
The AP African-American Studies course has sparked Republican criticism and served as a lightning rod in the debate over parents’ influence in education.
Gutting AP African-American studies sets dangerous precedent
The 10 year anniversary of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting leaves many Americans reflecting on the insignificant growth that has been made in regards to gun control over the last decade.
10 year anniversary of Sandy Hook shooting allows Americans to reflect
The large community of TikTok that discusses and recommends books is commonly called “BookTok.” The hashtag “#BookTok” has over 93 billion views across the app.
BookTok praises few books, proves dangerous for most authors
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The girls cross country team danced to Cotton Eyed Joe in Western clothes like flannels and cowboy hats.

Fall sports dance away at Homecoming pep rally

Samantha Sandrew ’25, Web Features Editor • October 31, 2022

Pep Rally excites students for Homecoming game

Anna Diorio ’23, Broadcast Director and Lucy Dockter ’23, Editor-In-Chief • October 23, 2022

Spring pep rally possibility excites students; appreciates all sports

Giselle Oldani '22 and Natasha Taubenheim '22 • March 16, 2020

Yalee is a 25-year-old rapper, singer, songwriter and performer. Michelle Kaminski 21 poses with Yalee at the football game on Sept. 28

Students Go Crazy Over Yalee

Grace Livecchi '21, Staff Writer • October 31, 2019

Fall sports kick off with 2019 Pep Rally

Fall sports kick off with 2019 Pep Rally

October 4, 2018

By Zach Horowitz '19

Pep Rally Helps Staples Students Celebrate School Spirit

Pep Rally Helps Staples Students Celebrate School Spirit

October 5, 2016

By: Camryn Ragland '18 and Olivia Ronca '18 Staples High School’s annual Pep Rally took place this past Friday, September 23, at the Staples Football Stadium in order to kick off homecoming. Students...

From Prom to the Pep Rally, Goto and Rozynek are a powerhouse duo. The two were picked to be the emcees out of all of the fall sports captains- Goto is the captain of the Staples boys’ soccer team, while Rozynek is the captain of girls’ Field Hockey. Photo contributed by Gilli Rozynek 16.

Kenji Goto and Gilli Rozynek bring a flair of friendship to the Pep Rally

Sarah Sommer , Features Editor • October 16, 2015

When Gilli Rozynek ’16 pinned a creamy white corsage on Kenji Goto ’16’s sports jacket and searched in her purse for her slightly-crumpled junior prom ticket, she probably didn’t realize it would...

Photo contributed by the Ethier family

Wreckers Homecoming festivities delayed

Victoria Lubin, Staff Writer • October 7, 2015

Staples students anxiously anticipated the Staples versus Warde homecoming football game, which began at 7 p.m, Friday Oct. 2. Due to the weather, the game was going to be postponed, but ended up being...

Boa feathers fill the halls as the junior girls get in the spirit before pep rally and homecoming. Julia Lindwall, Mackenzie Wood, Liv Smith, Sarah Bookbinder and Carly Crossfield all class of 16.

Students celebrate spirit week in style

Caroline O'Kane, Creative Director • October 1, 2014

6:30 a.m. Monday morning. The alarm is ringing incessantly as you try to mask the sound by hiding under the pillow. You begrudgingly roll out of bed only to remember that its PJ Day. You grab a pillow...

Spirit week schedule conflicts with Rosh Hashanah

Spirit week schedule conflicts with Rosh Hashanah

Andrea Frost, Breaking News Managing Editor • September 19, 2014

My whole high school career has culminated in this year: being a senior girl. I live for the pink boas, the whistles, the t-shirts and the chanting of “senior girls” through the hallway. Let me...

Students stay home for Homecoming

Francesca Truitt, Staff Writer • September 19, 2014

We’ve got spirit, yes we do. We’ve got spirit, how ‘bout you? Homecoming festivities have begun, and while the big event of September is a necessary social event for some Staples students,...

Red and Whites?

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Scandalous Field Hockey Dance

October 22, 2009
Does sexy sell with pep rally dances?
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