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The Nile Virus is not the first mosquito related virus to spread in Connecticut in recent years. Eastern Equine Encephalitis and Zika Virus have both also had a Connecticut presence.
Advisory warning: Nile virus-infected mosquitos spread across Westport
The playground, along with the classroom used for Little Wreckers will remain in place for the 2023-24 school year as the programs ability to open is decided.
Little Wreckers Preschool moves out of Staples due to low enrollment, financial concerns
The library parent volunteer fair, held on Sep. 13 in the library, offered an opportunity for parents to learn the ropes of volunteering for the LMC.
Parent Volunteer fair provides opportunities for involvement at LMC
The library was closed from 8pm-1pm from Tuesday to Thursday last week for testing, as well as certain rooms around the building. Photo by Nile Jean 24.
Juniors take mandatory NGSS science test
Colleges share statistics about the usage of AI on campus.
Teachers utilize new technology to catch AI-written student essays
Becoming financially literate takes time, exposure, failure and success.
Financial literacy proves more than a ‘quick read!’
Eleni Braga ’26 and Ava Kindt ’26 eating lunch at the new tables provided by Staples outside of the Cafeteria.
School lunch should stay in the Cafeteria – don’t be gross
Girl dinner is fast, easy and simple which makes it accessible for a lot of people, but it is missing nutritional value, one of the key elements of a meal.
Girl Dinner: TikTok trends should not make me feel badly about my diet
A grueling obstacle looms between seniors and their future beyond Staples High School: first semester of senior year.
Don’t skip the fine print: first semester senior year is a bear
Person chooses a more unique and different nickname as opposed to going by a more common and expected one.
Cracking the code of unconventional nicknames, my journey towards acceptance
Link Crew is a student mentorship program run by English teacher Jamie Pacuk, physical education instructor Jeff Doornweerd and special education teacher Lauren Manosh. In August, mentors will contact their small group of rising freshmen and the students’ parents before beginning additional orientation tours.
Link Crew tours ease nerves of incoming freshman
Alex Mussomeli ’23 plans to continue exploring, adding and researching for his language after the internship ends.
The Language Architect: Alex Mussomeli embraces challenges to develop new language
Mr. Willick’s period 2 AP European History class has five remaining juniors for the final month of the 2022-23 school year.
Senior’s departure eases junior’s workload in AP courses
While TikTok has moved to block the search of “chicken nyquil” and “nyquil chicken” on its website, other keywords used to bypass the measure, such as “nyquil chinchin” are still automatically recommended by the company’s algorithm and display the same content.
Students react to rise in hazardous TikTok challenges
Camille Merganthaler ’25 sets up a table with images to represent women in the culinary industry and provide a place for her to bake her cookies.
Mergenthaler performs her way to NHD Nationals
The grilled octopus dish retails for $16.95.
New Italian restaurant, Zucca Gastrobar, has room for improvement
Olivia Rodrigo’s sophomore album, “GUTS,” features 12 tracks that range from depressing heartbreak ballads to rock anthems.
Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘GUTS’ proves shockingly good artistic evolution
Most makeup advertisements target specifically women, feeding into societal gender stereotypes.
Beauty beyond gender: makeup brands sell stereotypes
The graduating seniors pose for a picture backstage. Their parts include Caterpillar, Mad Hatter, the Queen of Hearts and the White Rabbit.
Dance production, ‘Alice In Wonderland’ enchants audience into Wonderland
This summer, upcoming anticipated films such as live action versions of “Barbie,” “The Little Mermaid,” and the sequel “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” are set to be released, stirring both fans’ excitement and criticism.
Anticipated summer movies incite buzz among film fans
The Wreckers boys’ track team enters the Ridgefield cross country course, consisting of two loops of a gravel course surrounding its athletic complex, plus a series of switchbacks on the main green.
Wreckers cross country takes top spot at Ridgefield Meet
Avery Mueller ’24 celebrates his first goal with a back flip.
Wreckers impress in opening match against Ridgefield, game postponed
aroline Cooper ’24 poses in her Staples lacrosse gear at team photo day
Caroline Cooper dominates the field
Corey Iamonico (far right), the Staples Athletic Trainer, finishes up taping one athletes ankle while discussing injuries within the boy’s lacrosse season with Anthony Armentano ’25 (left).
Staff shortage plagues Staples’ Sports Clinic, leaves injured athletes waiting for care
Cathy Schager’s Women in History class has created a bulletin board as part of an activism project to spread awareness of discrepancies between female and male athletics at Staples. The project has gotten the attention of prominent figures at Staples, including the Athletic Director who is working on a solution.
Title IX project prompts concerns, responses over athletic equality
Two assailants were caught on camera assaulting and stealing a car from a mans home in Westport. One of them has since been caught, leaving one on the loose. Another accomplice has been taken into custody and is facing many charges.
Two assailants arrested in connection to recent carjackings
First student buses are parked outside the front of Staples High School.
New bus company causes disruptions, concerns in school community
Harry Goodburn ’25 holds up a picture of his celebrity look-alike, Declan Donnelly, who is most commonly known for his role presenting on the TV show “Britain’s Got Talent.”
Who’s your celebrity look-alike?
One step includes roughly chopping parsnips (white carrots) and celery. These will be taken out later and discarded, so a rough chop will do. Then, place them into a soup sock and tie the bag off.
It’s not your mother’s chicken soup (because it’s mine)
Soaring temperatures, primarily across the Northeast, triggered concerns about the quality of learning that students were gaining whilst under such strenuous conditions. Soaring heat temperatures can also have more tragic effects. According to a study at Boston University, there are likely over 10,000 deaths in the US from extreme heat each year.
High temperatures compel early dismissals in older school buildings, highlight dangers of climate change on education
Two assailants were caught on camera assaulting and stealing a car from a mans home in Westport. One of them has since been caught, leaving one on the loose. Another accomplice has been taken into custody and is facing many charges.
Two assailants arrested in connection to recent carjackings
First student buses are parked outside the front of Staples High School.
New bus company causes disruptions, concerns in school community
Harry Goodburn ’25 holds up a picture of his celebrity look-alike, Declan Donnelly, who is most commonly known for his role presenting on the TV show “Britain’s Got Talent.”
Who’s your celebrity look-alike?
Soaring temperatures, primarily across the Northeast, triggered concerns about the quality of learning that students were gaining whilst under such strenuous conditions. Soaring heat temperatures can also have more tragic effects. According to a study at Boston University, there are likely over 10,000 deaths in the US from extreme heat each year.
High temperatures compel early dismissals in older school buildings, highlight dangers of climate change on education
Dr. Landon made had big impact on the district during his long tenure as Superintendent.
Former Superintendent Dr. Elliot Landon passes at 82; leaves behind legacy
One step includes roughly chopping parsnips (white carrots) and celery. These will be taken out later and discarded, so a rough chop will do. Then, place them into a soup sock and tie the bag off.
It’s not your mother’s chicken soup (because it’s mine)
Fairfield County offers many different hiking locations. The ones I reccommend are all family and beginner friendly hikes that offer opportunities to explore nature such as the hikes at Wilton Town Forest (pictures above) in Wilton, Connecticut.
Exploring Fairfield County: Five family-friendly destinations to hike
From right to left: Emma Porzio ’23, Grace Fuori ’23, Brooke Devine ’23, Sasha Chamlin ’23, Emma Mechanic ’23, Genevieve Clark ’23, Jenny Bradshaw ‘’23, Carly Chamlin ’23 celebrate their last day as Staples students, wearing customized Staples sunglasses given to them at the picnic.
One last hurrah: Staples holds picnic to celebrate senior class
Yorkshire puddings are a traditional British side dish that requires only a few basic ingredients and simple instructions. Whether youre serving them for a special occasion or as a weeknight dinner, Yorkshire puddings are a tasty and fulfilling addition to any meal.
Step-by-step guide: How to make Yorkshire puddings
The group of 20 students competed in two rounds in the national competition, hosted by Center for Civic Education in Washington, D.C.
We the People team competes in national competition, explores D.C.
On the Wreckord - Back To School
On the Wreckord – Back To School
On the Wreckord — Episode Nine
On the Wreckord — Episode Nine
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On the Wreckord — Episode Eight
On the Wreckord — Episode Seven
On the Wreckord — Episode Seven
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On the Wreckord – Episode Six
St. Andrew’s South African rugby team poses with the Staples boys’ rugby team at the Gonzaga Rugby Classic Tournament.
Staples boys’ rugby team welcomes South Africans to Westport
Elisa Feinman, behavior therapist, aids Browne in communication. Feinman helped deliver Browne’s heartfelt Father’s Day card.
W. Browne flourishes with spelling board, transcends communication gap
Sam Paris ’23 represents Team USA as a Skyliner Senior Synchronized Skater.
Team USA competitors juggle athletic, academic pursuits
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”
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
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Spencer Yim 23 delivers his speech to the crowd at the Westport Library. Mia Bomback 25, to the right, had previously spoken to the audience. Photo by Benjamin Buchalter 25.

Bomback and Yim Inaugurate Library “Common Ground Initiative”

Benjamin Buchalter ’25, Staff Writer • May 12, 2023

Staples students Spencer Yim '23 and Mia Bomback '25 closed the first night of the Westport Library's "Common Ground" initiative on Tuesday May 2 with a pair of speeches. "Tonight's event marks the...

Darden reads his essay aloud for an audience at the Westport Public Library. His piece centers around his experience coming to terms with his sexuality.

Tyler Darden wins TEAM Westport Essay Contest, encourages sensitive conversation

Talia Moskowitz ’24, Web Managing Editor • May 3, 2023

The 2023 TEAM Westport Teen Diversity Essay Contest challenged high school students to focus on one thing: dialogue.  Tyler Darden ’25 took the prompt and ran with it, elegantly reflecting on his...

Elena Nasar ’27, member of the Teen Advisory Board, operates the drop-in tutoring booth on Thursday afternoons where she helps students in grades two through five with math and language arts.

Westport Library institutes drop-in tutoring program for elementary students

Charlotte Berner ’25, Staff Writer • March 28, 2023

It isn’t a rare occurrence to hear about a Staples student who turns to a tutor to help with an upcoming test or a hard homework assignment. It’s easy enough for them, as they can facetime a tutor,...

Westport Library receives 5-star rating, staff members reflect

Lily Hultgren ’25 Features Editor • January 23, 2023

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

Alex Gaines ’25, Paper Arts Editor • January 5, 2023

Horror panel of John Palisano, Gus Moreno, Lorien Lawrence, Clay McLeod Chapman and Eric LoRocca talking about their experiences writing Horror

Westport Library hosts annual Storyfest

Matthew Stashower '25, Paper Sports Editor • September 21, 2022

The Westport Library held its fifth annual Storyfest from Sept. 9-10. The Library held over 40 authors from all over the country, from all different genres.  Alex Giannini, the Associate Program Director...

Library book sale provides more than just books

Library book sale provides more than just books

Alex Gaines '25, Paper Arts Editor • May 12, 2022

Joyner shows that art isn’t always about paintings, or pictures, but about experiences. He shows himself, and foreign figures to prove that art isn’t just visual, but physical too.

Charles Joyner, refuting the way we see art

Nile Jean '24, Staff Writer • April 3, 2022

Westport Library book sale fosters academia, community

Anna Diorio '23, Arts Editor • November 10, 2021

This past Columbus Day Weekend, the Westport Library held its periodic book sale. The sale offered over 40 different collections of books, ephemera, art and media. Not only was admission free for customers,...

Westport Library book sale provides something for everyone

Ella Alpert, Broadcast Director, Katie Simons, Editor in Chief • October 13, 2021

Westport Library’s fall book sale offers warming experience like no other

Westport Library’s fall book sale offers warming experience like no other

Anna Diorio ’23, Broadcast Director • October 12, 2021

Amid the rapid expansion of technology and media in the world, books and other tangible sources of information or entertainment still have a place in the Westport community. The Westport Library’s book...

The Westport Library offers multiple levels to allow students collaborating on projects or students studying individually to work their best.

The Westport Library attracts students seeking a place to study in the stress of midterm week

Chloe Murray '22, Public Relations Director • January 13, 2020

Papers pile up on the desk crammed in the corner of your bedroom as your mom yells from the kitchen to come empty the dishwasher. Your printer beeps and an ‘out of paper’ error message appears, preventing...

Westport Library prepares for grand opening

Audrey Bernstein ’20 and Allie D’Angelo’ 20, Editors-in-Chief • June 7, 2019

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