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Seniors had to complete a lengthy checklist prior to a meeting with their guidance counselor in order to request their transcript.

Submission of first semester grades stresses senior class

Karlie Saed '23, Photostory Editor October 7, 2022

The Nov. 1 deadline for many colleges and universities is right around the corner, and the stress of submitting first quarter grades or a mid-year report is beginning to increase, taking a toll on students....

Budgeting time for schoolwork is imperative

Budgeting time for schoolwork is imperative

Hannah Bolandian ’19 February 5, 2019

Staples students are notorious for being stressed out and overloaded with work, especially around midterm and final exams. However, this normality is preventable. With second semester now in full swing,...

The midterm season is tough enough, but the removal of the midterm make-up days will cause students to push past flu symptoms and potentially make-up tests after and before school.

Removing midterm make-up day hurts students

Eli Corenthal ’19 December 18, 2018

Midterm season is quickly approaching and there are many new changes unfamiliar to Staples students. The most significant one, perhaps, is the lack of a make-up day built into the midterm schedule. Instead,...

Graphic by Amina Abdulkareem 15

Surviving severe second semester senioritis

Amina Abdul-Kareem, Staff Writer March 6, 2015

From self-portraits in red crayola markers to writing a synthesis essay on Macbeth, you’ve hit the home stretch of your 12 year education. At this point, you most likely: Roll into first period about...

The do’s and dont’s of electing electives

The do’s and dont’s of electing electives

Kacey Hertan, Business Manager February 10, 2015

This week, my bewildered eighth grade sister has been begging for advice on what electives to take next year. Now, this is not the most important decision in life nor is it worth stressing about; however,...

To skip or not to skip?

To skip or not to skip?

Kit Epstein, Web Opinions Editor November 23, 2014

Every year at Staples, most of the seniors participate in a grade-wide game of hooky, otherwise known as Senior Skip Day. The more “official” Senior Skip Day is during the second semester, but there...

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