Seniors attempt to salvage their internships
Holden Cohen '20, Staff Writer
May 18, 2020
In the past, when the school year came to an end and the hallways became significantly less crowded, underclassmen could really sense the entire class of students. This was the senior class, as they go off on their internships to either learn something in their career choice or destress from the grue...
How seniors are celebrating graduation during the coronavirus pandemic
Reilly Caldwell '20, Staff Writer
May 17, 2020
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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...
Virtual graduation leaves students heartbroken
Charlotte Smith '21, Social Media Director
May 11, 2020
Due to the effects of COVID-19 on the United States, many high schools and colleges have started to consider having a “virtual graduation” for the class of 2020 instead of an in-person graduation in late summer. Whether you are a high school or college student, everyone deserves an i...
Corona disrupts college decisions for seniors
Siri Kanter '20, Staff Writer
May 11, 2020
For the past three years, seniors have eagerly awaited for May 1, 2020: a day where they could represent their selected post-high school plans, confident in their choices. For the class of 2020, however, this image will not be fulfilled. In the age of Covid-19, many seniors feel uncertain and...
Seniors find ways to celebrate National Decision Day through social media
Serena Ye ’20, Staff Writer
May 4, 2020
College and Career Center revises plan to keep senior internships
Emily Stone '20, Business Director
April 29, 2020
The College and Career Center announced April 28 that senior internships for the 2020 school year will take place as scheduled. According to an email sent out to the senior class, students will be able to choose from three different research based options that will act as their internship experience. ...
Seniors react to remote learning curriculum, COVID-19 updates
Eddie Kiev ’20 and Audrey Bernstein ’20
March 29, 2020
Hiatus disrupts college process for upperclassmen
Caroline Donohue and Emily Stone '20
March 23, 2020
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Rec basketball ends in heartbreak for seniors
Ethan Frank '20
March 23, 2020
“Who are you guys playing tonight?” is a common thing to hear among senior boys around the halls of Staples High School. Rec basketball is a staple among Westport youth basketball players and canceling the most important Thursday night of the winter sports calendar for some is a huge disappointme...
Personalized parking spots inspire creativity
Charlotte Smith '21, Staff Writer
March 14, 2020
Every morning, seniors park in their assigned spot outside of Staples, which is their permanent place to park for the entire school year. Although the spot belongs to them until they leave for internships, the only thing that symbolizes that its theirs is the small yellow number that is imprinted on eac...
Students decide if Senior Skip Days are useless or useful
Samantha Felner '22 and Jack Lev '20
February 10, 2020
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Claire Redmer '21, Editor-in-Chief
Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont issued an executive order closing public schools on March 15, beginning an unprecedented time of completely online schooling. While this se...
Restaurants open socially distanced seating areas for Westporters
June 4, 2020
Reopening school in fall risky, should not be done
June 3, 2020
Reopening economy will save more lives than national lockdown
June 3, 2020
Connecticut reopening brings both worry and excitement
May 28, 2020
Lamont announces barbershops, hair salons delayed until June
May 28, 2020
