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Tick population increase in 2026 this month.
Ticks are on the rise this spring
The verdict on the supreme court case Louisiana v. Callais has had a major blow to the applicability of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Photo from Wikipedia Commons
[ARCHIVE] How the decision on Louisiana v. Callais can impact minority voters
Westport’s Academy of Dance NHSDA Certificate is awarded to accepted dancers.
Honoring the hours: Westport’s Academy of Dance launches National Honor Society for Dance Arts chapter
How will this state-wide increase in funding impact Fairfield County?
Governor Lamont discloses a state-wide increase in funding for Connecticut school districts
What students and teachers should know about the outbreak of Hantavirus on the MV Hondius cruise.
What you should know about the recent outbreak of Hantavirus
Major current events including the Eras Tour and Artemis II are anticipated to appear in the future APUSH curriculum.
From spaceships to stadium tours: Current events could shape future textbooks
Terrance Dunn (far right) was promoted to state fire prevention control commissioner for Connecticut. Photo by the Westport Journal
A lifetime of service leads Dunn to State Fire Commissioner role
The infographic was hung in the social studies hall outside of Women in Society teacher Catherine Shager’s room and features statistics on 58 colleges across the country.
Women in Society students raise awareness of sexual violence at college
The Staples High School phone ban has come a long way since it was first enacted in the fall of the 2025 school year. Though the ban was hard for students to adjust too at first the learning curve came quickly. Overall the administration is excited for the new school year to continue with the bell to bell phone free policy.
A year recap of the cellphone ban
German Teacher Liubov Ulianova poses in front of her German classroom with a table decorated with symbols of German culture and photo booth props that invited students to pose for photos throughout the day and recognize the German language and culture. Photo from Staples girls' basketball website.
Proposed German Trade Commission opens opportunities for students
Although it may sometimes be forgotten, Connecticut is the secret king of all the states of the USA.
I’m From Connecticut and Honestly? We’re Kind of a Big Deal
Students are still waiting for the return of toasted sandwiches after months without one of the cafeteria’s most popular lunch options.
Bring back the toasted sandwiches
These five steps can help students stay motivated during the end of the year. Doing only one of these steps won’t do much but together, they’re very effective at keeping students from losing their focus.
How to stay motivated at the end of the school year
After years of being ashamed of my nose, growing up and appreciating every aspect of myself beyond my face has made me the first to break a generational tradition.
Still the proud ugly duckling: how I broke the tradition of plastic surgery in my family
Breakdown of votes for the resolution “declaring the Trafficking of Enslaved Africans and the Racialised Chattel Enslavement of Africans as the Gravest Crime Against Humanity” by the UN General Assembly.
A promise still unkept: How the U.S. still refuses to confront the specter of slavery
Staples Baseball celebrate after the quarterfinal win.
Baseball routs Norwalk 13-2 in CIAC Quarterfinal
The Knicks were going to win the series in four…until Donald Trump showed up. Photos from Canva Creative Commons
HUMOR: I blame Trump for the Knicks loss
The Wreckers defeat Scarsdale (NY) 66-44 to win their bracket of the Hoophall Invitational. All Photos contributed by Ryan Allen and Staples Boys’ Basketball
[APRIL ARCHIVE] Reflecting on a remarkable season
The Staples boys’ tennis team poses for a group photo at their home court.
Staples tennis falls short to Greenwich in FCIAC semifinals
Peter Klopfer ’27, Asher Vengrow ’27 and Jonah Bomback ’27 (left to right) pose at a card show. Photo contributed by Cardz Against Cancer
Cardz Against Cancer: How a junior trio turned a hobby into charity
Aspiring digital artist Jack Robinson ‘26 tried to draw Rue from memory in honor of his prediction article. Results were varied.
‘Euphoria’ finale predictions: expert TV watcher weighs in
The Spot dancers perform in four shows on May 9 at The Klein Memorial Auditorium in Bridgeport.
Alumni and dancers reunite: Behind the scenes of The Spot spring recital
Executive chef and owner of AWG Catering & Events and Staples culinary teacher Allison Milwe-Grace posing for photos with her plate award for female caterer of the year.
CT Bites “It’s A Woman’s World,” awards: a night celebrating progress, community and women in culinary
One-Acts allows students to pursue creativity in their shows, whether it is their first or 100th.
Students take creativity to the stage with the production of One-Acts
Greenology closes, welcoming Sweet Lyfe on 833 Post Road East.
A bittersweet goodbye: Greenology closes, welcoming Sweet Lyfe
David Pogue speaks at Westport Library about “Apple: The First Fifty Years”
David Pogue speaks at Westport Library about “Apple: The First Fifty Years”
Top three best recipes to cook for a nice Spring day
Top three best recipes to cook for a nice Spring day
Westport gets slice of New Haven: Trying Frank Pepe’s pizza
Westport gets slice of New Haven: Trying Frank Pepe’s pizza
Water quality continues to decline at Compo Beach
Water quality continues to decline at Compo Beach
Where will summer take Staples students?
Where will summer take Staples students?
Eleven year old twins, Lisette and Leonie Kalra, are battling the loneliness epidemic with their app, Westport Smiles. Photo contributed by Marianne Koh Kalra.
Screens into smiles: 11-year-old twins use AI to fight loneliness
Women's sports are under attended by the staples community, but why?
Promoted equally, supported differently: Staples pushes for equity while girls’, boys’ crowd gap remains
Michael Forgette (second from right) performs with his band Floydian Trip. The group sports a professional light and laser show.
From functions to Floyd: how one Staples math teacher rocks the stage
Stimulants drugs are often used to support academics, as they help with focus and productivity.
A ‘boost’ at what cost? Staples grapples with unprescribed adderall usage
This is a section of a project that was completed for AP Computer Science A. In this project, which was titled “Make it Rain,” students had to write a code that animated falling numbers that contribute to a growing tally of numbers once they reached the bottom of the screen.
Computer science department makes changes in accordance with AI
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Windows Rolled Down, Speakers Turned Up

Windows Rolled Down, Speakers Turned Up

Molly Liebergall, Web News Editor • March 31, 2015

Christopher Morales ’16 Holding the noon to 2:00pm slot every Saturday on WWPT Wrecker Radio, Christopher Morales ’16 is tapped into the Staples music trends as well as the tracks he predicts will...

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