![Officer Ed Wooldridge expressed full confidence in the decision to approve three new officers for the school district. “I think that these new officers will make the schools safer, 100%,” Wooldridge said.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Screenshot-2023-10-07-at-11.44.56-AM.png)
Westport steps up security measures for public schools
Olivia Saw ’26, Web Arts Editor
• October 7, 2023
![Orange buttons and ribbon pins were distributed to students in the library. Shirts displayed the pins to represent their awareness of teen dating violence and support for victims.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Screenshot-2023-02-17-at-11.54.06-AM.png)
Sexual Assault Awareness and Self Defense Club effort causes reflection of teen relationships, domestic violence
Hannah Conn ’23, Web Managing Editor
• February 17, 2023
![A Save A Life Tour flyer hangs on the walls of Staples high School.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Screen-Shot-2022-10-27-at-7.41.25-PM.png)
SHS welcomes Save a Life Tour
Indie Ahl '24, Staff Writer
• October 27, 2022
Juniors, parents make senior parking lots unsafe
Jake Fitzpatrick ’22, Staff writer
• March 30, 2022
![According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, driving behaviors changed significantly throughout the course of the pandemic. Speeding rates increased dramatically and still have not returned to normal levels.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Screen-Shot-2021-12-13-at-9.58.42-PM.png)
Connecticut sees increase in traffic-related deaths, traffic on roads
Julia Herlyn ’23, Editor-in-Chief
• December 13, 2021
![California recently announced it is mandating vaccines for school children who are of age, it is necessary for Connecticut to follow in order to ensure the safety of all students and staff.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Screen-Shot-2021-10-25-at-9.11.13-AM.png)
California made vaccines mandatory for students, Connecticut must follow
Genevieve Frucht '24, Editor in Chief
• October 26, 2021
![It is important to try to refrain from travelling during the pandemic to reduce surges in COVID-19. However, if people choose to travel during February break, Governor Lamont’s guidelines attempt to ensure utmost safety on and after a trip.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Screen-Shot-2021-02-12-at-7.12.02-PM-357x900.png)
Post-December break COVID surge warrants more urgent February break protocols
Chloe Murray '22, Public Relations Director
• May 27, 2021
![It is important to try to refrain from travelling during the pandemic to reduce surges in COVID-19. However, if people choose to travel during February break, Governor Lamont’s guidelines attempt to ensure utmost safety on and after a trip.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Screen-Shot-2021-02-12-at-7.12.02-PM-357x900.png)
Post-December break COVID surge warrants more urgent February break protocols
Chloe Murray '22, Public Relations Director
• February 12, 2021
![On Monday, Oct. 12, 1, 339 COVID-19 cases were reported, brining the positivity rate up to 2.4%. The is the highest rate Connecticut has seen since June.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Screen-Shot-2020-10-22-at-6.23.30-PM.png)
Connecticut COVID-19 cases rise in wake of phase three reopening
Meg Enquist '23, Business Director
• October 22, 2020
![The drones would detect high heart and respiratory rates and high temperatures in addition to voice commands to remind the public of social distancing.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Screen-Shot-2020-05-18-at-10.11.36-AM.png)
Police drone program ditched due to privacy concerns
Giselle Oldani '22, Web News Editor
• May 18, 2020
![The Westport Public Library decided to close its doors indefinitely on March 12 to achieve social distancing.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/IMG_1902-900x675.jpeg)
Reopening Connecticut is irresponsible, though protests have credibility
Roxy Augeri ’20, Staff Writer
• May 13, 2020
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