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Students explain ‘distaste’ towards Thanksgiving

Students explain ‘distaste’ towards Thanksgiving

November 23, 2017

By Sasha Narang '18 Ah, Thanksgiving. The one holiday that's sole purpose is to eat your heart out...and to appreciate the things you’re grateful for, of course. While many students look forward to...

5 survival tips to prepare for familys Thanksgiving dinner

5 survival tips to prepare for family’s Thanksgiving dinner

November 22, 2017

By Roxy Augeri ’20 With Thanksgiving around the corner, a large majority of students are traveling around the country. I thought I could help out with some tips to make travelling a breeze. Tip...

How to have a successful friendsgiving

How to have a successful friendsgiving

December 6, 2016

By. Ivy Prince '17 November and Dec. is the best time of year. From Thanksgiving to the holidays, we enjoy relaxing breaks while enjoying time with our family and friends. The best thing to look forward...

How to Celebrate Thanksgiving Without the Turkey

How to Celebrate Thanksgiving Without the Turkey

December 2, 2016

By: Erin Lynch ’18 & Alexandra Sprouls ’19 While the main Thanksgiving meal is notoriously the turkey, vegetarians and vegans instead choose to reach for the sides to stay in line with their morals. The...

The right way to go Black Friday shopping

The “right” way to go Black Friday shopping

November 23, 2016

By Bailey Blaikie '19 How to go Black Friday shopping while avoiding the insanity of long lines and outrageous shoppers Black Friday, the day following Thanksgiving, is the day to score the best...

[Nov. 2016 Features] Stuffed with Love empowers youth

November 23, 2016

By Lili Romann ’19   A child suffering cancer receives a plush, stuffed dog dressed in a pink skirt alongside a beautiful ‘get well’ note, and it makes her day. Suddenly, the pain she...

[Nov. 2016 News] Local Briefs

November 22, 2016

By Nicole Shapiro ’18   Nov. 20: Westport School of Music Faculty Chamber Music Concert Westport School of Music will be showcasing their Faculty Chamber Music Concert at 3:00 p.m. The...

Black Friday: Where does the name come from? What’s it all about?

Black Friday: Where does the name come from? What’s it all about?

Jack Zapfel, Staff Writer December 2, 2015

When people think about Black Friday, they typically think about discounts and large clusters of people swarming stores everywhere. That's what I always thought of it as anyway. I don't think enough people...

Staples students flock to the Turkey Trot

Francesca Truitt, Staff Writer December 1, 2015

Usually teenagers like to sleep in whenever the chance presents itself. You would think the same applies to Thanksgiving — more so, maybe. But, oddly enough, on Thanksgiving at 8 AM, around 4,500 runners,...

Staples community enjoys classic Thanksgiving traditions

Staples community enjoys classic Thanksgiving traditions

Kit Epstein, Web Opinions Editor November 29, 2015

On Wednesday, November 25, the final bell rang earlier than usual for the half day ending at 11:40 a.m. This ring signaled cheers among students and faculty alike -- Thanksgiving break has arrived. Falling...

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Giving thanks, but no Thanksgiving

Alix Sommers, Assistant Business Manager November 25, 2015

The warm aroma of a juicy turkey, baked pies and mashed potatoes fills the kitchen as family members carrying additional homemade goodies walk inside greeting each other with hugs. Thanksgiving is...

Making it to Thanksgiving drains Staples students

Making it to Thanksgiving drains Staples students

Alison Morrison, Staff Writer December 23, 2014

Summer ended abruptly this year as the first day of school was August 25. After a whopping one day off between August 25 and Thanksgiving, the Staples community was finally granted a four and a half day...

At 8:15 AM the race was on. Once the gun was shot, these runners sprung into action and led the race until the finish.

Turkey Trot gives Westporters an excuse to eat

Francesca Truitt, Staff Writer December 4, 2014

Sure, waking up at six in the morning on an ordinary school day is a struggle enough. But, just imagine waking up at six in the morning on Thanksgiving... to run! Yes, there are maniacs that actually do...

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