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      Westport approves a 2-year lease with Aries Building Systems LLC. for two portable classrooms at Coleytown Elementary school in hopes that the classrooms will help to alleviate overcrowding at the school. Over the past few years, as a result of migration to Westport due to COVID-19 as well as other factors, CES and Stepping Stones Preschool, which is housed in the CES building have seen major increases in enrollment.
      Westport approves the implementation of portable classrooms at Coleytown Elementary School
      Juniors took the Next Generation Science Standard test on May 25 and 26. This test is a graduation requirement and focuses primarily on different types of science taught throughout middle and high school.
      Juniors take required NGSS test for graduation
      Saugatuck Avenue opened up to the public hours after the accident occured.
      Norwalk man dead following fatal Westport car crash
      People live as new events impact the world everyday, such as Finland and Sweden applying to join NATO, the 2022 Met Gala and the Roe v. Wade draft leak.
      Global events of May
      Pro-abortion rights protestors gather in downtown Westport holding signs supporting DefenDemocracy’s cause and listening to speakers.
      Connecticut protests for abortion rights
      Veganism has many benefits for your health and the environment, but negative stereotypes and all-or-nothing biases are even harder than giving up your favorite foods.
      Junior year made me stop being vegan
      Some well-known corporations have created “pro-gay” advertising and made their logos rainbow for LGBTQ+ pride month, while simultaneously donating millions to anti-gay politicans in recent years, presenting a problem often called “rainbow washing.”
      Pride is not just one month: corporate performativity, rainbow washing is detrimental
      Some people prefer books, some people prefer sports. Students should be able to choose what activity they wish to do in the summer.
      Books shouldn’t be sole summer task
      The cafeteria is home to many food options, but some arent labeled with their price, leading to confusion at the register.
      Cafeteria must post proper price labels
      Girl Scout season, January to April, sells cookies to people across the world, adding Adventurefuls to the collection of desserts.
      Girl Scouts unleash cookie season, Samoas remain number one
      Along with a tour of the school, Staples provided Bedford and Coleytown middle school eighth graders with a club fair to get involved in extracurriculars, before their arrival in the fall.
      Staples offers interactive touring experience to incoming freshmen
      Hamantaschen is a traditional Israeli food and a favorite of Cunningham’s
      Humans of Staples: Catherine Cunningham explores cooking, art
      Staples’ football field will serve as this year’s graduation location, for just the second time in recent school history.
      Class of 2022 set to graduate
      The Staples Pride Coalition sets up various decorations around the school for pride month.
      Staples celebrates June’s pride month
      Kate Smith ’22, in her internship, helps prepare for the Memorial Day Westport Fine Arts Fair. This opportunity allowed her to get real world experience with business negotiations and event planning.
      Internship program allows students to flourish in real world experiences
      Stranger things season four breaks the mold of the previous seasons by being more expansive, more complex, and with a run-time to match. Despite struggling with bloatedness, it achieves a level of entertainment unmatched by its predecessors.
      ‘Stranger Things’ expansive fourth season exceeds expectations
      The initial caption, and logo for the show made on October 3, 2021
      New Star Wars miniseries exceeded expectations
      Tessa Cassell ’24 consistently checks to see if her favorite show “Friends” has returned to Netflix. After viewing it for the last time in 2019, she turns to cable television to occasionally watch replays of randomly selected episodes, realizing that the app isn’t as worth it.
      Netflix’s recent adjustments outrage users
      Blake Lively wearing Versace pays an homage to the Statue of Liberty. The rusted red color is supposed to represent the copper that then oxidized into the light blue, green color that was revealed once Lively’s skirt was untied.
      Gilded Glamour or generic garments?
      The 2022 Annual Tony Awards will be hosted by Ariana DeBose on June 12. They will take place at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. The Tony Awards are awards for excellence in Broadway theater.
      Bridgeport actress LaChanze nominated for Tony Award
      The FCIAC quarterfinals took place Friday, May 20 and the semifinals took place Monday, May 23.
      Softball approaches end of season
      According to Coach Jack McFarland, the Wreckers’ baserunning has been stellar this season, hopefully leading them to more victories.
      Baseball team navigates up and down season
      The girls’ golf team has members from every grade; each player has different strengths that have helped contribute to the team’s victories this year.
      Girls’ golf victorious in almost every match, leads state
      Evelyn Chudowsky ’24 celebrates a goal from her team in a game against Bermuda on April 28.
      Evelyn Chudowsky ’24 embarks on Dominican Republic national team
      Club sport athletes at Staples do not get the recognition they deserve despite their immense dedication.
      Inclusion of Staples athletes in club sports is a must
      In the video, students and faculty shared their opinions on superstitions, as well as some superstitions they hold and the weirdest superstitions they’ve heard.
      Students share opinions on superstitions
      The line for sandwiches at lunch at Staples is often lengthy and filled with people from all corners of the building. School members share their opinions on the sandwiches, and why this lunch item is so special at the school.
      Why are Staples’ sandwiches so special? Students and staff share their input
      Members of the Staples orchestra, band, and chorus all performed at the pops concert
      Staples musicians prepare for annual pops concert
      Logan Goodman ’24 runs Laced By Logan, her own business where she draws and paints vibrant designs on sneakers. At the MoCA Teen Arts Festival, Goodman offered to paint the sneakers that customers brought live.
      Teens at MoCA Spring Arts Festival showcases Staples’ small businesses
      Staples currently follows a rotating A-D day schedule.
      Students reflect on schedule changes
      In a report created by Colliers Project Leader for the Westport Finance and Facilities Subcommittee earlier this year, it was recommended that $600,000 of a $8.16 million improvement plan should be used on electrical improvements and repairs.
      Long Lots Elementary School fire causes evacuation for students
      Bedford teacher Arthur Ellis (pictured above) turned himself in on April 27 due to sexual assault allegations. Ellis was officially charged with sexual assault in the fourth degree and risk of injury to a minor. Ellis has posted bail and is awaiting trial on May 6.
      Bedford teacher turns himself into police after sexual assault accusations
      Governor Ned Lamont plans to implement the most ambitious reopening plan in the tristate area since the pandemic started last year. Throughout March and April, all capacity limits for most businesses and personal retail stores are being lifted.
      Connecticut’s transition to 100% capacity, eased restriction concerns among students
      Increased flooding downtown threatens shops through costs and water damage
      Increased flooding downtown threatens shops through costs and water damage
      A COVID-19 vaccine is currently being developed.
      Potential COVID-19 vaccine brings controversy
      Westport Nutrition held its grand opening on May 21. Its focus is healthy, fueling drinks for the community, targeting athletes.
      Westport Nutrition fuels community with healthy options
      Most students have plans to travel this summer, whether it is visiting the beach or a foreign country.
      Students share plans for upcoming summer break
      Seniors preparing to leave Staples think back on all of the memories that made their high school experience.
      Seniors reflect, rejoice on favorite high school memories
      Staples seniors reflect on past high school memories and gear up to graduate and move onto their next chapter.
      Seniors reflect on lessons learned, highschool experiences
      The first round of Senior Assassin begins on Monday, May 23 and will end on Sunday, May 29 at 11:59 PM.
      Senior Showdown sparks excitement
      The Staples girls’ lacrosse team played under the lights on the football field for the first time in a regular season game.
      Girls’ lacrosse finally plays under the lights
      In 2017, the United States had the fastest growing squash population across the globe and saw junior participation grow fourfold, as per US Squash. In line with the national trend, Staples girls’ squash is seeing an increase in involvement, with 22 girls rostered this season compared to 16 last year.
      Girls’ squash commences new season, grows in popularity
      This past weekend, Gonzalez traveled to Tennessee to meet her All-American teammates and play in an East vs West game, which Gonzalez’s team won 5-0.
      Soccer Star Gaby Gonzalez ’22 Scores All-American
      Staples gets set to tip off at home against Fairfield Warde on March 28.
      Staples Basketball Recap
      Staples warming up before tip off against Brian McMahon with no fans in the gym.
      The success of Staples basketball
      Westport Nutrition held its grand opening on May 21. Its focus is healthy, fueling drinks for the community, targeting athletes.
      Westport Nutrition fuels community with healthy options
      Most students have plans to travel this summer, whether it is visiting the beach or a foreign country.
      Students share plans for upcoming summer break
      Valerie Dreyfuss and Lily Caplan discover what students are listening to.
      What’s Staples listening to?
      Elle Vail ’23 satirically provides her insight upon this year’s junior prom dresses on the Paris Hilton’s “hot or not” spectrum.
      Junior Prom Dresses: Hot or Not Satire
      Summer activities to cure boredom
      Summer activities to cure boredom
      Photo by Shira Zeiberg “Operation Varsity Blues” is a documentary investigating the mastermind behind the scheme to get kids of rich families into top colleges.
      Netflix film ‘Operation Varsity Blues’ sheds light on college admissions scandal
      Staples students are cautious to travel due to the looming threat of COVID-19.
      Students traveling for vacation raises COVID concerns
      Each year, students must receive recommendations from teachers to enroll in specific level classes. Though these recommendations are helpful, they also can restrain students from taking classes they know they can handle.
      Teacher recommendations do more harm than good
      After making our way through the towns best diners and delis, we found that the classic Sherwood Diner breakfast sandwich was our favorite.
      Students search for Westport’s best egg sandwich
      First Lady Biden brings education to forefront of American politics
      First Lady Biden brings education to forefront of American politics
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      On The Wreckord – Episode One
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        • The summer of 2022 is the first since the onset of the pandemic that is free of COVID-19 travel restrictions, with over 50% of the U.S. population vaccinated.

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          Students express excitement towards varying summer plans

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        • Many people flaunt the importance of classics and critically acclaimed books, however it may be this snobbery that drives many away from the joy of reading. We must learn to enjoy trashy books guilt and judgment free.

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          Trashy books trump time-honored classics

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        • The Staples’ girls track team look to cap off another great indoor season.

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          Girls’ Track sprints to finish line of indoor season

        • A few of the ways the excessive amount of snow days has been affecting students and teachers.

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          Excessive snow days cause unnecessary stress

        • Students are required to wear their masks in class all day for seven consecutive hours, and sometimes longer for afterschool activities. Some teachers allow for their classes to go outside or to the cafeteria for five to 10 minutes of the class period in order to give their students a break from breathing in the mask.

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          Mask breaks are still a must have, even during the brunt of winter

        • Governor Ned Lamont recently announced that the Connecticut school mask mandate will end on Feb. 28. It is now up to each district to determine whether or not they will make masks optional for their students.

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          Potential lifting of school mask mandate brings controversy to Staples community

        • Mask Choice Westport’s signs protest in intersections across Westport, similar to Unmask Our Kids CT, despite being unaffiliated with the group.

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          Unmask Our Kids CT conquers state

        • Boba has become a popular drink that incorporates boba, a pearl made of tapioca starch that comes from the cassava root, and a drink (usually a sort of tea). The Whale Tea offers a wide variety of boba flavors and additional toppings to choose from.

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          The Whale Tea opens in Westport offering a new, fun drink

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