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After raining for multiple hours, snow from the storm is finally seen sticking to multiple surfaces.
Connecticut weathers second major storm
The Staples Best Buddies Chapter poses for a group picture to post on their instagram to promote outside of school events.
Best Buddies hosts annual Friendship Ball
Most of the rates for Compo Beach parking have seen a 10% increase; however, this does not apply to the price of non-resident passes where the price was decided based on the rate from 2017. All data compiled from WestportNews. Graphic by Aidan Sprouls 23.
Compo Beach updates prices for 2023 season
A car crashes into the culinary classroom before 8 a.m., causing a gas leak and fire alarm, and forcing an evacuation.
Car crashes into school, causes fire alarm and evacuation
Proposed Connecticut legislation would require parental consent for social media users under the age of 16 to sign up for popular social media platforms, including but not limited to, Snapchat, Instagram and TikTok.
Proposed Connecticut legislature requires parental permission for young social media users
In modern days, Valentine’s Day has become less of a holiday centered around love, and more focused on how much money one spends. It is imperative that people remember that this holiday should be embraced and used as a way to showcase genuine feelings of affection for loved ones, and not to conform to society’s consumerist expectations.
Modern Valentine’s Day centers around money, must refocus on love
The AP African-American Studies course has sparked Republican criticism and served as a lightning rod in the debate over parents’ influence in education.
Gutting AP African-American studies sets dangerous precedent
A new proposal by the math department suggests removing the display of the decimal points in PowerSchool.
Math department proposes removal of decimal point display in PowerSchool gradebook
As the spring quickly approaches, dances are an integral part of Staples tradition. People, however, tend to gloss over the fact that their dresses are often one of the largest perpetrators of fast fashion, leading to environmental catastrophe.
School dances: fast fashion triggers environmental response
Mr. Klein’s Accounting classes follow the Century 21 Accounting Textbook. For the 2022-2023 school year, Mr. Klein ran both Accounting courses.
Accounting: uncovering the hidden gem of the math department
Pictured: Grace Zhang ’25, Anna Ji ’25, Abraham Lobsenz ’25, Tom Zhang ’23, Nikhil Kanthan ’23, Max Piterbarg ’24, James Cao ’23, Alex Mussomeli ’23 and Perrin root ’25. The math team prepares for their upcoming state competition in April.
Math team culminates season at county final, advances to state competition
Kool 2 Be Kind, an anti-bullying club at Staples that focuses on spreading kindness and empathy, is visiting Westport elementary schools for the months of February, March and April. By presenting unique lessons each month, they hope to reinforce these young minds on the importance of kindness towards themselves and others. The club aims for their messages to spread across all five schools to have a large-scale impact.
Kool 2 Be Kind spreads kindness to elementary
Bus tracking apps can be found on Apple or android devices, free to download.
Bus tracking apps overlooked by students
Staples High School’s Student Assembly, run by co-presidents Ashley Julien ’23 and Sophie Spheeris ’23, and led by faculty advisor Jamie Pacuk, aims to give students a voice and positively impact their experience at the school.
Student assembly club amplifies student voices
The group visited the Panama Canal and took a boat ride with a biologist along the canal, observing local wildlife in the process.
Students hike, snorkel and save the wetlands on seven-day Panama trip
Lomito diversifies Westport’s restaurant selections
Lomito diversifies Westport’s restaurant selections
Reading independantly and non-educationally provides an opportunity for readers to relax, engage their minds and de-stress. Choosing to read a book over scrolling through social media has proved to encourage mental health and healthy sleeping habits.
Rediscovering love for independent reading provides comfort, improves mental health 
“It Ends With Us” is loosely based on Hoover’s childhood and her mother’s experience leaving an abusive relationship, breaking the cycle of domestic violence.
‘It Ends With Us’ movie cast stirs mixed opinions
The finale episodes of Better Call were the most-watched episodes of the show since Season 3s finale in 2017, which had drawn 1.8 million viewers. The largest share of the finale’s audience came from adults in the 25-54 category, drawing in 1.1 million fans out of the total 2.7 million.
‘Better Call Saul’ secures its place in television history
The Girl Who Escaped premiered on Lifetime TV on Feb. 11., featuring Katie Douglass playing the role of Kara Robinson.
Kara Robinson’s Movie: ‘The Girl Who Escaped,’ promotes hope through trauma
(Left to right) Eoin Cuddy ’23, Rohan Narang ’23, Sam Pirkl ’23 and Ari Perkins ’23 come together as official 2023 Spring season captains at the annual preseason meeting.
Rugby players prepare for highly anticipated season
Cooper Levinson ’24 (in the middle) competes during the Head of the Charles rowing meet.
Levinson rises to the top with rowing
Beyond just the entertainment of the games, March Madness brings people together through brackets, where people try to correctly pick the outcome of each game. (Photo by William Murray 25)
Excitement brews as March Madness nears
Co-presidents Freddie Aldridge ‘24 and Noah Salpeter ‘23 are advocating for the complete restoration of the Compo Beach skate park. They are currently communicating with Westport Parks and Recreation and the Westport Youth Commission to figure out the budget plans for the project.
Staples Skate Club advocates for mainstream, inclusive culture through Compo Park renovation
The senior basketball players and senior cheerleaders pose with their parents after the senior award ceremony prior to the start of the game.
Boys’ basketball conquers Bridgeport Central on senior night
Haven Hot Chicken opens its third Connecticut location. Located next to Citibank and Whole Foods, the restaurant is serving up Nashville style hot chicken and many other options.
Haven Hot Chicken Hits Norwalk
Squishmallows are plush stuffed companions that offer support and reduce anxiety for its owners. They are modeled after many animals or pop culture ideas, some of which can be seen above.
Squishmallows captivate Staples
Pizza Lyfe opened in Westport at 833 Post Road E, attracting curious Westporters.
Pizza Lyfe excites Westport community
The Coyle siblings set out to find the best donut. We went to five places, ranked them and found our favorite. Everyone loves having something special to eat for breakfast and this video will help you know where to go.
The best donut in Fairfield County; found and reviewed
Lomito opens weeks after Westport Chinese takeout leaves. Business is off to a strong start.
Lomito brings diversity to Westport
Haven Hot Chicken opens its third Connecticut location. Located next to Citibank and Whole Foods, the restaurant is serving up Nashville style hot chicken and many other options.
Haven Hot Chicken Hits Norwalk
Squishmallows are plush stuffed companions that offer support and reduce anxiety for its owners. They are modeled after many animals or pop culture ideas, some of which can be seen above.
Squishmallows captivate Staples
Pizza Lyfe opened in Westport at 833 Post Road E, attracting curious Westporters.
Pizza Lyfe excites Westport community
The Coyle siblings set out to find the best donut. We went to five places, ranked them and found our favorite. Everyone loves having something special to eat for breakfast and this video will help you know where to go.
The best donut in Fairfield County; found and reviewed
We The People competed on Jan. 26 at the Norwalk Superior Court. The group will travel to Washington D.C. for nationals mid-April.
We The People competition explained by classmates, Kammerman
Lomito opens weeks after Westport Chinese takeout leaves. Business is off to a strong start.
Lomito brings diversity to Westport
On Feb. 3, Westport, Wilton and Weston seniors attended the Red and White Charity Ball, hosted by The Counties Assemblies.
Westport, Weston, Wilton seniors dress for a cause at Red and Whites
Chef Gans and her students spent weeks planning the event down to how each meal would be displayed, such as this spam misubi served in cones.
Staples community supports Orphenians
From Nov. 11-14, the Westport Library hosted their biannual book sale, which takes place every fall and spring. Westport residents are encouraged throughout the year to donate gently used books and vinyls to the library to be included in the sale.
Library Book Sale amazes with extensive book collection
The 2023 Rec Basketball League officially commenced after months of anticipation on Thursday, Jan. 5 for juniors and seniors at Staples High School. For many of these boys, these scrimmages reach not only peak athletic enjoyment, but also competition.
Rec Basketball tips off, junior and senior boys enjoy despite immense competition
On the Wreckord — Episode Seven
On the Wreckord — Episode Seven
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On the Wreckord – Episode Six
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On the Wreckord – Episode Five
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On the Wreckord – Episode Four
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On the Wreckord – Episode Three
06880 founder Dan Woog and Lyah Muktavaram ‘22 collaborated during her senior internship to produce a photo book. The project, “Pick of Pics” includes photos captured of Westport for over a decade.
Woog and Muktavaram publish “06880: Pick of the Pics”
The AP African-American Studies course has sparked Republican criticism and served as a lightning rod in the debate over parents’ influence in education.
Gutting AP African-American studies sets dangerous precedent
The 10 year anniversary of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting leaves many Americans reflecting on the insignificant growth that has been made in regards to gun control over the last decade.
10 year anniversary of Sandy Hook shooting allows Americans to reflect
The large community of TikTok that discusses and recommends books is commonly called “BookTok.” The hashtag “#BookTok” has over 93 billion views across the app.
BookTok praises few books, proves dangerous for most authors
Within the last few months, swatting cases have increased countrywide, heightening concern among school communities.
Connecticut swatting incident highlights growing national problem
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Humans of Staples: Schmidt flourishes in violin performance

Humans of Staples: Schmidt flourishes in violin performance

March 22, 2018

By Melanie Lust '19

Chen Siblings Become Violin Virtuos

Chen Siblings Become Violin Virtuos

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At first glance, the Chen household may look typical, but the inside is constantly filled with music. Since 1998, Curtis Chen ’11 and Carolyn Chen ’12 have played and enjoyed the violin.
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