![People aged 15 to 24 in the U.S. relation to suicide in high schools according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Screen-Shot-2022-12-05-at-8.10.49-AM-900x670.png)
Flippant suicidal comments degrade severity of mental health issues
Sage Cohen ’25, Staff Writer
• December 5, 2022
![Naviance is an app many senior students spend time on to organize their college plans. During this stressful time, Naviance is crucial to keep in check.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Screen-Shot-2021-12-24-at-9.43.23-AM-900x652.png)
Early Decision week causes increased amount of stress
Shira Zeiberg ’22, Outreach Manager
• December 24, 2021
![Schools are legally allowed to have vaccine mandates meaning that Staples can require this next year.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Screen-Shot-2021-06-04-at-12.12.48-PM-900x420.png)
Requiring vaccines is important, necessary for the return to normal life
Prasaus Yeager ’22, Staff Writer
• June 4, 2021
Westport Public Schools announces imminent equity and inclusivity study
Mimi Casey '22, Opinions Editor
• March 31, 2021
![Prior to the week of March 23, students were contact traced and mandated to quarantine for 10 days if they sat within six feet of an exposed student. Staples contact tracing guidelines were eased to mandate quarantining if students are within three feet apart of an exposure.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Screen-Shot-2021-03-24-at-3.07.38-PM.png)
Delay in contact tracing exposes many to COVID-19
Lily Klau ’23, Creative Director
• March 24, 2021
![When major, controversial events, like the Capitol riot, occur, it is important for teachers to better represent all beliefs and feelings and create a comfortable and safe environment for every person in the class.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Screen-Shot-2021-01-29-at-7.32.16-PM-900x459.png)
Teachers should help protect minority students
Jalen St. Fort '22, Staff Writer
• January 29, 2021
![The ability of many schools to trace back a person’s contacts once they have tested positive for COVID-19 have proven to be effective and successful in stopping the virus’ spread.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Screen-Shot-2020-12-15-at-10.39.45-PM.png)
Leave schools off COVID-19 hotspots list
Morgan Han-Lemus '23, Staff writer
• December 15, 2020
![A sign asks customers at “The Fresh Market” to not enter the store without a mask. Signs like these have been seen frequently in front of stores such as Home Goods and Terrain throughout the pandemic.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Screen-Shot-2020-11-10-at-12.55.07-PM.png)
Stamford, Norwalk, Bridgeport, Stratford join growing Coronavirus red zone list
Phoebe Miller '23, Staff Writer
• November 10, 2020
![Positive COVID-19 cases confirmed in several Westport schools](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/breaking-Infographics-360x900.png)
Positive COVID-19 cases confirmed in several Westport schools
November 5, 2020
![Following Scarice’s decision, Long Lots Elementary School will be staying in their current model and not going back five days a week.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Screen-Shot-2020-10-22-at-1.59.33-PM-900x672.png)
Scarice recommends against full reopening of Westport schools
Finnegan Courtney '23, Paper News Editor
• October 22, 2020
![At Town Hall, timely and quick decision making to help “flatten the curve” of coronavirus may prevent the rampant spread of disease in Westport.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Screen-Shot-2020-03-23-at-2.13.26-PM-900x685.png)
Westport’s recent aggressiveness is necessary in stopping coronavirus
Alex Massoud '20, Web Sports Editor
• March 23, 2020
![Martin Luther King should be celebrated](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/3M21ICp_xFSjIIKCosr5vhtfguF5BC41aqRFLQtHCS8hSF1bsjFBpYJamx6YsFSBfgJ7SfzNiz3YYarSb5Idshw5sehkiAEzc2_BmaNvbtZ7JkfyveLgVIKpWWBHYsIO9sWmY2a6.png)
Martin Luther King should be celebrated
Jake Navarro ’20, Staff Writer
• January 28, 2019
![Great Mills shooting drives more student voice](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/download.png)
Great Mills shooting drives more student voice
March 21, 2018
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