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Cars line the curb at Wakeman, which makes parking increasingly more competitive.

From walks to wheels: juniors eye parking perks as seniors exit

Bear Swearingen ’26, Social Media Manager May 20, 2025

With May arriving, everyone can expect a few things: beautiful sunny weather, colorful flowers and playoff season for spring sports. But at Staples, May comes with something extra special: the departure...

The Westport Farmers’ Market opened for the season on May 8 on Imperial Ave.

Westport Farmers’ Market a beacon of light amidst recession fears

Zoe Boxenbaum ’25, Executive TV Producer May 19, 2025

Each spring, Westport welcomes the reopening of the Westport Farmers’ Market on Imperial Ave after their annual winter hiatus. But this year, amid threats of economic recession and mounting instability,...

This year's spring allergies are reported to be longer and worse than usual, with some areas of the northeast's allergy seasons being extended three weeks.

Achoo! A how-to on surviving the 2025 allergy season

Camille Blundell ’27, Paper Editor May 1, 2025

As flowers bloom, trees get greener and the Staples courtyard fills with free period tanners, joy seems to have been brought back into the dull school day. Everything is perfect until you wake up with...

The 2025 Staples boys' lacrosse schedule (photo from @staplesboyslacrosse).

Staples boys’ lacrosse starts season, the five most important games

Dylan Robbin ’28, Web Sports Editor April 4, 2025

As spring approaches, three things are inevitable: allergies, rainy days and Staples boys’ lacrosse having a prominent season. As a Staples student, it may be hard to make it to all 16 regular season...

As a part of her design process, Flynn sketched out plans for the dress she is going to wear to junior prom.

Staples “Casino Night” Junior Prom nears, leaves students with mixed emotions.

Elsa D’Elia ’25, Paper Editor May 16, 2024

As spring arrives in full bloom, this year’s “Casino Night” themed junior prom is fast approaching. Though its attendees often aren’t exclusively juniors, it’s still a new, unique opportunity...

Warmer temperatures in Westport and Fairfield County during the winter cite a need for climate action.

Abnormally warm winter and spring cite importance of reducing climate change

Corbin Chaney ’25, Staff Writer April 1, 2024

The week of March 10 was one of the warmest weeks Fairfield County has seen in months. While the week was towards the end of winter, temperatures reached highs of 70 degrees Fahrenheit; quite uncommon...

During the months of April through November, Church Lane will be closed to public traffic allowing only pedestrians on the road.

Downtown Westport announces seasonal entertainment starting early April

Danisha Nasution, Staff Writer March 29, 2024

Church Lane will be temporarily closed to public traffic for outdoor entertainment as the weather starts to warm up.  On March 13, plans were finalized to close the road that runs through downtown...

Madison Mayr ’24 (second row furthest to the left) is excited for this year's upcoming lacrosse season and doesn’t mind playing the sport she loves over school breaks.

April break prompts discussion over spring sports schedule

Talia Varsano ’24, Paper Managing Editor March 15, 2022

With the school year in its final few months, students are feeling drained and exhausted. Increased workload, high pressure regarding grades and standardized testing are all factors contributing to the...

Closed ecosystem terrariums are miniature ecosystems of moss kept indefinitely within glass containers.

Closed ecosystem terrariums bring spring inside

Kristina Chaney ’23, Staff writer May 26, 2021

Inside a jar, a tiny world of moss flourishes. The water from the moss evaporates, condenses on the glass sides, and "rains" back down into the moss. The tiny world supports itself forever. Closed ecosystem...

Spring sports now allow fans into games. Some players say it has had a positive impact on their performances.

Staples’ games positively affected by return of fans

Finnegan Courtney, Paper News Editor May 13, 2021

Fans will always be a major part of sports, regardless if it is professional sports, college or high school sports and even sports intended for younger children. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, fans have...

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