Prestige or personal fit? As Staples students apply for college, they are often pressured to choose prestige over personal fit in an increasingly competitive college admission process.

We tested the strategy of making slime to see how effective it was at relieving AP exam and final stress. Graphic by Maddy Gray ’28.

Applications, GPAs and test scores, oh my! Juniors have it hard, without a doubt. Junior year is arguably the most important, stressful and demanding time in any high school student’s academic career....

The Westport Library is supposed to be a sanctuary: a quiet place to study, unwind and keep up with demanding workloads. But walk in on most afternoons and you’ll find a different reality. No open rooms,...

Winter break is great. I get two weeks to sleep in and not think about alarms or Google Classroom. However, the moment we return, the relaxation disappears almost instantly. Students are expected to transition...

Early decision–two words that run through every high school student’s head while thinking about applying to college. It is an advantage to apply early, increasing a student's chance of admission to...

Another morning waking up exhausted. If sleep is essential to survival, why are we the only age group forced to compromise our sleep schedules? We're overworked, exhausted and constantly running on empty....

I wish I was one of those girls with the perfectly strong, long nails that reach above their finger tip gracefully extending the lines of their fingers. You know, the girls with the fresh coat of pastel...

With the end of the third marking period a week away, course selections due soon and college decisions consistently coming out, it’s understandable that Staples’ students are under a lot of pressure....

When I was in elementary school, recess was always my favorite part of the day. It was the time when all of my friends and I could get a break from the classroom and play soccer as if we were playing in...

Before I reached high school, I was always excited for a break from school. That meant no homework, no tests and no stress. I would be able to just relax and enjoy my time off with friends and family,...

As almost every upperclassman girl can testify to, dress shopping for the several school dances Staples boasts is not for the weak. Whether it's online or in-store, many spend countless hours scouring...