![As the Nov. 1 early deadline for college applications approaches, seniors fit college visits into their schedule. Wake Forest University (pictured above) is one college Staples students are visiting.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Screen-Shot-2022-10-09-at-8.30.18-PM.png)
Class of 2023 faces struggles applying to colleges
Audrey Kercher '23, Breaking News Manager
• October 9, 2022
![The Department of Education announced that Connecticut schools will not be required to offer distance learning to students for the 2021-2022 school year, creating speculation regarding Staples’ plans for the fall.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Screen-Shot-2021-06-01-at-4.26.07-PM.png)
Westport Public Schools not required to provide online learning option for future academic years
Hannah Ratcliffe ’22, Web Arts Editor
• June 1, 2021
![The new Wednesday schedule is vastly different from the old one and presents many negative differences.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Screen-Shot-2021-05-10-at-7.14.50-PM.png)
Wednesdays should be kept virtual
Phoebe Miller ’23, Associate Managing Editor
• May 10, 2021
![The girls’ indoor track 1600 meters participants line up at the starting line.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Screen-Shot-2021-03-01-at-3.14.13-PM.png)
Girls indoor track team races ahead during first virtual meet
Lyah Muktavaram ’22, Web Features Editor
• March 1, 2021
![During COVID-19 some Westport dance studios have implemented a hybrid schedule where dancers go into the studio or dance from home via Zoom. Because of the difference in surroundings, dancers have a different experience based on their location.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Screen-Shot-2021-02-24-at-11.33.35-AM.png)
Dance studio’s hybrid model changes class experience
Audrey Kercher ’23, Breaking News Manager
• February 24, 2021
![The Westport Public Library offers weekly virtual study sessions for teens, giving them an opportunity to safely study with friends.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Screenshot-2021-01-25-at-5.20.35-PM-1.png)
Westport Public Library’s virtual study halls foster academic opportunities
Hannah Ratcliffe ’22, Web Arts Editor
• January 26, 2021
![Despite the barriers put in place by COVID-19 the highly regarded Candlelight concert prevailed taking on the form of a virtually broadcasted performance accessible to thousands across the nation.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Screen-Shot-2021-01-05-at-8.35.39-PM-785x900.png)
Virtual Candlelight captivates attention, proves successful
Marina Engler ’21, Staff writer
• January 5, 2021
![Stevie Michaels ’22 researches information regarding the online Jingle Ball, which several media outlets are currently covering. Micheals is looking at Entertainment Tonight online.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Screen-Shot-2020-11-19-at-7.43.27-PM-900x672.png)
2020 iHeartRadios’ Jingle Ball adjusts to a COVID-19 world
Lily Caplan '22, Staff Writer
• November 19, 2020
![Kaitlyn Constantino ’21 (far right) was one of six dancers chosen to dance along Tik Tok star Charli D’Amelio. Constantino’s trip to film the virtual dance class included a coronavirus test as well as daily temperature checks to ensure they could dance in the studio without masks.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Screen-Shot-2020-10-26-at-8.39.11-PM.png)
Constantino reflects on dancing in ‘Charli Breaks the Floor’ and her own life as a dancer
Eliza Barr '21, Staff Writer
• October 26, 2020
![Staples parents Holly Rogers (right) and Zoran Hruskar (left) watch virtual back to school night presentations from the comfort of their home. As a precaution to stay safe from COVID-19, teachers pre-recorded or streamed their presentations live through zoom.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Screen-Shot-2020-10-13-at-9.41.06-PM-900x675.png)
Virtual back to school night provides convenience, cannot recreate in-person experience
Maya Hruskar ’23, Creative Director
• October 13, 2020
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