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Addison Welling ’26 and Olivia Kuliga ’26 decked out head to toe in red for color wars, while Emily Rosenthal ’28 and Jess Selzer ’28 chose not to dress up for school colors day.

Senior girls shine in school spirit, while underclassmen… miss the memo?

Brooklynn Crawford ’28, Web Features Editor November 3, 2025

While the week of Oct. 6 - Oct. 10 was filled with sentiment, enthusiasm, and memories for Staples’ seniors, it remained quite unremarkable for the underclassmen.  There seems to be an unwritten...

Stamford misses penalty for what would’ve been the equalizing goal.

Staples defeats Stamford to advance to FCIAC final

Finn Rockwell ’26, Staff Writer October 29, 2025

After a long seven years, Staples boys’ soccer finds themselves back in the FCIAC final after they defeated the Stamford Black Knights 1-0 on Thursday. Brendan Allen ’26 scored the deciding goal...

Kicker Mickey Ross ’26 lines up for a game winning field goal.

Friday night classic: Wreckers rally in back-and-forth thriller to claim 34–33 victory

Will Enquist ’26, Paper Managing Editor October 7, 2025

They couldn’t keep them off the field.  As the final seconds of the game ticked away, kicker Mickey Ross ’26 split the uprights with a 38 yard field goal as time expired, lifting the Wreckers’...

Colin Walker ( left) and Mark Donovan( right) finish the 100 mile ride.

100 miles for a cause: Colin Walker cycles for cancer research

Avni Krishna ’27, Associate Paper Managing Editor October 1, 2025

Gripping the handlebars, Colin Walker pedaled through blood, sweat and tears—not just for the miles ahead, but for the people behind his cause The Staples Players’ head of sets has returned to the...

Staples Wreckers wide receivers and defensive backs Justin Halky ’26 and Connor Petrosino ’28 celebrate together after Halky’s touchdown against the Stamford Black Knights.

Staples beats Stamford 49-6 in electric home opener

Tanush Arora ’26, Staff Writer September 29, 2025

The Staples football team hit the gas early and never braked in their 49-6 win over Stamford on Sept. 19. The Wreckers led 21-0 after the first quarter and pushed it to 42-0 at halftime. This was head...

“It’s really frustrating that more of my morning is held up,” Charlotte Brookbanks ’27 said. “I have to get up early enough, but with extra arrangements my parents also have to get up earlier than normal.”

BREAKING NEWS: Wakeman Farm Drive parking close for paving

Olivia Saw ’26, Business Director September 8, 2025

Students will not be permitted to park on Wakeman Farm Drive on Wednesday, Sep. 3 between 7 a.m. - 1 p.m. due to completion of lot paving.   The closure extends from Cross Highway up...

The National English Honor Society will return to Staples for the 2025-26 school year. Staples’ Civitas Lumina chapter of NEHS is open to juniors and seniors and is expected to meet once a month.

Staples welcomes back National English Honor Society

Mia Bomback ’25, Paper Managing Editor May 16, 2025

Staples loves to celebrate its best and brightest. With 12 honors societies spanning six subject matters, students have the opportunity to be honored for a great variety of talents. With one notable exception. Staples...

Noah Wolff ’25 gets ready to hit a forehand. Photo contributed by Noah Wolff.

Underhanded, undeterred; Wolff turns setback into success

Amelia Berkowitz ’27, Social Media Manager April 29, 2025

By any measure Noah Wolff ’25 had a remarkable season last year for the Staples boys’ tennis team. He played number one singles and finished with a 12-6 conference record. He led the team to runner-up...

Austin Heyer ’27 had 10 points and shot 60 percent from the floor.

Wreckers crush Kolbe, continue state championship run

Will Enquist ’26, Paper Managing Editor March 6, 2025

The Staples Wreckers’ boys’ basketball team (22-3) defeated the Kolbe Cathedral Cougars (11-11) 80-71 on March 4, in an effort that will see Staples advance to the CIAC quarterfinals. The game marks...

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