New rules for sexual assault on college campuses released

Abby Fleming, Staff Writer

May 14, 2020

New rules have been created regarding sexual assault on college campuses, the most notabe that victims can be cross-examined during hearings. Secretary of Education Betsy Devos announced this new rule on May 6 in conjuction with other policies that will force universities to change how they handle sexua...

Uber’s safety report will help app-users stay alert

Abby Fleming '20, Staff Writer

December 18, 2019

Uber recently released a shocking report detailing the amount of sexual assaults, car crashes and other crimes that have taken place during Uber rides last year. There were 3,045 reported instances of sexual assault in 2018.  This report was hard to read for a couple of reasons. Uber is extremely popular. I have it on my phone and I...

New phone policy reminds students of self control during class

Emma Dantas '21

October 23, 2019

Limited Campus Policy is revisited by students

Mia Daignault ’20 and Abby Fleming ’20

October 11, 2019

Focus groups give student feedback on sexual misconduct policy

April 11, 2018

By Anna Rhoads '19 After complaints about the sexual misconduct policy and the need for student feedback, Principal James D’Amico sent an email to all Staples students encouraging them to participate in two focus groups. These focus groups were designed to give feedback on a proposed new sexua...

Embarrassment Hinders Concept of Free Condom Policy

Molly Liebergall, Web Managing Editor

June 6, 2016

Embarrassment. It has manifested in the sheepish giggles of fifth graders watching the sex education video. It has graced middle school health rooms, where students noticeably lower their voices when uttering the names of the male and female reproductive organs. It has painted red the cheeks of...

Students debate wifi policy

Claudia Chen, Features Editor

May 30, 2014

Scrolling through her Facebook news feed during lunch, Emily Flood ’16 came across a picture of Iggy Azalea and Rita Ora dressed in revealing clothing. Intrigued, Flood almost clicked on the link. Almost. The knowledge that the school could see what she was viewing stopped her. Many students...