![Some students tend to choose hobbies they are uninterested in, strictly based on how well it will appear on a college application or resume. Students must remember that in a competitive high school environment, having fun should remain as a top priority.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Screen-Shot-2022-05-03-at-9.17.03-PM.png)
Students should explore true passions, abandon resume fillers
Abby Nevin ’23, Broadcast Director
• May 3, 2022
![Therapy has helped teenagers across the country tackle a multitude of issues, questions and emotions. Though some teens initially have reservations about seeking a therapist, many find that therapy is incredibly beneficial in helping them to become the best version of themselves.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Screen-Shot-2022-04-27-at-1.04.17-PM.png)
Therapy: it’s time we challenge society’s warped perspective on what it means to seek help
Mia Bomback ‘25, Paper News Editor
• April 27, 2022
![For those who do not have a readily available selection of books at home, libraries are the best place to start. Not only do they offer books on virtually any subject imaginable -- including Westport’s own downtown public library -- but libraries create the perfect peaceful environment to dig into nonfiction or get lost in a magical storyline. Besides, removing environmental factors that shutter a teenager from reading is the first step in opening the heart to books.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Screen-Shot-2021-03-05-at-1.05.55-PM-676x900.png)
Today’s teens must rediscover emotional, creative outlet provided by books
Allison Gillman '23, Web Opinions Editor
• March 5, 2021
![The Black Lives Matter protest located in Downtown Westport took place last June. The event was organized by Staples students and attracted a large crowd of teens along with residents of Westport and neighboring towns.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Screen-Shot-2020-11-25-at-9.13.59-AM.png)
Students demonstrate activism throughout history
Valerie Dreyfuss ’22, Staff Writer
• November 25, 2020
![Social media promotes unhealthy lifestyles](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Screen-Shot-2015-10-19-at-10.01.42-PM.png)
Social media promotes unhealthy lifestyles
Hannah Bjorkman, Staff Writer
• October 19, 2015
![Reject revealing Halloween costumes](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Screen-Shot-2015-10-19-at-11.45.04-AM.png)
Reject revealing Halloween costumes
Colette Lippman, Staff Writer
• October 19, 2015
![What it means to be an adult](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Screen-Shot-2015-05-11-at-7.57.39-PM.png)
What it means to be an adult
Julie Bender, Web Opinions Editor
• May 11, 2015
![Au revoir to dating and bonjour to “the thing”](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/dating.png)
Au revoir to dating and bonjour to “the thing”
Jane Schutte, Breaking News Managing Editor
• November 24, 2014
![Top five essential emojis that need to exist](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Screen-Shot-2014-09-30-at-7.57.43-PM.png)
Top five essential emojis that need to exist
Renee Weisz and Alice Hickson
• September 30, 2014
![School start time changes prompt discussion](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/School-start-time-changes-prompt-discussion-851x900.jpg)
School start time changes prompt discussion
Kacey Hertan, Business Manager
• September 19, 2014
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