Not so long ago, in an SHS hallway very, very nearby....there were slow walkers. In this Star Wars extended metaphor, the “light side” consists of normal people who want to get to class on time...

For most students, a field trip means a break from regular classes and a rare chance of fun during school hours. For the German language class and Ms. Ulianova, it meant an opportunity of a lifetime for...

Despite a new law that officially recognized Diwali as a holiday in Connecticut, Staples and most public high schools in Fairfield County remained open on Monday, Oct. 20, as Diwali was celebrated throughout...

Late night study sessions turning into naps, forgetting about your homework assignment… again, skipping your alarm for the fourth time – September, the first full month back at school, has been filled...

When high schoolers graduate today many can read Shakespeare and factor equations. However they can’t seem to make a budget, cook a meal or stay on schedule. In school we focus on content, and learning,...

Another morning waking up exhausted. If sleep is essential to survival, why are we the only age group forced to compromise our sleep schedules? We're overworked, exhausted and constantly running on empty....

To many, high school can be a time to goof off and fully embrace your teenage years. However, coming from someone who both slacked and worked hard, I’m telling you right now it is not the time to slack...

I’m not an expert, so if you're reading this hoping I’ll tell you to ED to XYZ school or whether it’s “worth it” to retake the SAT, you might be in the wrong place. That’s a job for your counselor,...

Long hours studying, hundreds of dollars poured into tutoring, countless practice tests, sitting for three hours, stressing about how much time is left, waiting two weeks to get a result, and the pressure...

As the last college decisions are rolling out and the senior class is finalizing their choice of where to go to college, for whatever reason, it still doesn't feel over. After many months of college visits,...

The notorious week before break has arrived.  This is the time when students experience a downpour of school work, tests, projects and essays. Nevertheless, while most students hate the extreme pile...