In recent years, with both the pandemic and day to day stressors combined, mental health has been a growing problem gaining priority. The question is: are schools doing enough? On the half day – Wednesday...

This week, you start preparing for your four examinations, along with hours of homework, projects and preparing for a presentation. All you want is a break from everything so you can clear your mind. Due...

*Names have been changed for anonymity. Students got a half day last Wednesday, and it felt pretty good. We were able to use that time as we chose—to finish schoolwork, to do some exercise, to meditate....

The distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine means that the end of the pandemic is closer than ever, but the various mental health effects that the pandemic has caused still await remedy.  In an effort...

Shaina Selvaraju '17 Though talks of creating gender neutral bathrooms began at the end of last year, they were officially opened for Staples students and faculty to use on December 8. The three bathrooms,...

By Julia Rosier ’18 & Frenchy Truitt ’17   The Wellness class, also known as the Dialectical Behavior Therapy Class (DBT), guides students and provides tips to reduce stress and maintain...

Eliza Goldberg '17 After taking a stroll around the Staples cafeteria on Friday, October 21, I’ve realized there are more than enough items that really need to go. Full Bottles of Mustard and Mayonnaise: Okay...

By: Ian Bernstein '18 Nestled in a small office across from the cafeteria exists one of the most valuable resources offered to Staples students: Ed Milton. Milton, a member of the Westport Youth...