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Staples athletes lead by example in support of girls’ participation in sports

Staples athletes lead by example in support of girls’ participation in sports

Madison Andrews, Paper Sports Editor January 5, 2020

Imagine a place where women do not play sports, are not expected to play and ultimately are not able to participate. This is a world in which many Staples female athletes would not want to be a part. All...

Staples Wrestling team begins training and competing for their upcoming season with many new team members and a change in coaching staff.

Wrestling team changes offer new opportunities

Amanda Rowan '22 January 5, 2020

Dual meets and tournaments occupy almost every weekend and Wednesday for many Staples students as the wrestling season rolls into play. Over 40 boys train, practice and prepare for their matches day after...

In the third episode of This is a Wreckording, Principal Thomas and Ethan are joined by Staples Athletic Director Mr. Lisevick to recap a successful fall season, a winter sports preview, and some new teams at Staples.

This is a Wreckording

Ethan Frank '20 December 20, 2019

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Riley Chluspa ’22, a member of field hockey team, got her cornrows put in with the team and will wear them until the team loses a game or until they reach the end of the postseason.

The field hockey team’s use of cornrows fails to see the issue of cultural appropriation

Katie Simons ’22 Arts Editor December 10, 2019

This year, the field hockey team got cornrows as a way to raise team morale before going into the postseason.  While they were put in with the intent of raising spirit for the team and are a part of the...

The boys’ rugby team has an offensive play during a game versus Greenwich.

Staples will have girls’ rugby team this upcoming year

Siri Kanter '20, Paper Opinions Editor December 6, 2019

Staples will have a girls’ rugby team this upcoming spring sports season. The team will be coached by Cassie Bishop, who plays for one of the strongest womens' rugby programs in Connecticut throughout...

The sports store Olympia Sports on Post Road East announced it’s closing and has started its closing sale on many items.

Sporting goods store closes in Westport

Abbie Goldstein '22, Staff Writer November 21, 2019

Olympia Sports, a retail sporting goods company, is closing its Westport location along with eight other stores throughout Connecticut due to a change in ownership. JackRabbit, a different sporting...

The Wreckers headed into states with a record of 13-1 and the one lost being to Darien. The Wreckers played Darien again in the FCIAC championship game, going into double overtime and ending in a tie. The Blue Wave and Wreckers were announced co-champions.

Field hockey team advances to next round in states

November 15, 2019

The Staples girls’ field hockey team beat New Milford 4-1 in the first round of states on Nov. 13 at Ginny Parker Field. The Wreckers came into the tournament as the fourth seed while the Green Wave...

As the postseason approaches, Staples varsity athletes sport new hairdos such as mohawks, cornrows and color dyed hair.

Postseason hairstyles promote team bonding and withhold tradition

Amanda Rowan '22, Staff Writer November 14, 2019

Imagine walking through the hallways of school and seeing your peers’ hair dyed blue, or in mohawks or cornrows. While this may seem unconventional or strange for a typical high school, it becomes the...

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