From arguing constitutional rights to negotiating international crises, Debate Team and Model UN members compete in various conferences annually. However, strong leadership and hours of preparation have...

*Names followed by an asterisk have been changed for anonymity *Jane ’25 was studying for an upcoming test in the Staples library when a classmate approached her with a simple “fix” to her stress:...

For over 100 years, the store at Old Mill Grocery and Deli has had many different names. According to the Soundview Empower Alliance (SEA), the Old Mill store is the oldest continuously operating retail...

With only 20 seconds left on the clock, Sacred Heart has possession. They make one final push, passing the ball to an inside player and hoping for a shot at goal. Noise echoes and the clock ticks. A score...

*Names followed by an asterisk have been changed for anonymity Amanda* ’23 has always been academically strong but struggled with AP Calculus. No matter how much she studied, she couldn’t finish...

When thinking about abusive relationships, most people will think of adults. However, according to “Love is Respect,” the national resource to disrupt and prevent unhealthy relationships, 1 in 3 teens...

As the light dims and curtain closes, the magic of Christmas begins. Dancers flood on stage, snow falls, spotlights shine and a story of holiday magic is born. “The Nutcracker”, hosted annually by...

Bustling crowds of eager students and Westport community members gathered at the library on Nov. 25 to hear how some of the most recent successful innovators created their own businesses. Specifically,...

Physician Delaney Ruston spoke to Staples students at an assembly during an extended period on Sept. 22. Her speech aimed to discuss the rising addiction to social media in youth. Ruston grew up as...

New bell system proves unnecessary and stress-inducing By Sophie Smith '26 As I was walking to my first class of junior year, I was actually excited to be back.. Of course, I missed summer, but the...

As the school year comes to an end, the Staples tradition of student artwork being displayed in the hallways begins. This year, the art gallery was set up from May 13-17.  One of the main components...

As a team that gains little attention, the girls’ water polo squad came off a discouraging season last year, achieving no wins throughout the course of their campaign. This recently inspired change when...