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Seniors may feel confused as their college process comes to an end because while the decision might be made, the stress does not vanish immediately.

College decisions are in, but where’s the relief?

Liora Perkins ’25, Associate Web Managing Editor April 1, 2025

As the last college decisions are rolling out and the senior class is finalizing their choice of where to go to college, for whatever reason, it still doesn't feel over. After many months of college visits,...

Contrary to its name, the Department of Education acts in a support function to states rather than outlining what the nation’s children should learn. It’s primarily in charge of mundane bureaucratic tasks like compiling statistics and organizing student loans. After its closure, these responsibilities are widely expected to be transferred over to the Treasury department.

Trump’s shutdown of the Department of Education will harm more than students’ academics

Henry Watson ’25, Staff Writer April 1, 2025

It’s not uncommon to hear teachers emphasize the need for students to stay informed about the news. Some teachers will play CNN10 during a long period to catch up with the class on world events. Others,...

The senior tradition of taking one last opportunity to bond with the classmates you have grown familiar with has become an activity that pushes classmates further into their own, separate groups.

Joint spring break trips build bonds and challenge independence 

Danisha Nasution, Paper Editor April 1, 2025

Second semester for seniors has served as a field day; it has consisted of senior skip days, spirit week, “senioritis,” and added to the list, overheard whispers of warm vacation spots, alongside hotel...

While it is easy to ignore current world issues, it is necessary to understand what is going on and how it affects everyday life.

Stop plugging your ears, start paying attention to current issues

Audrey Curtis ’25, Social Media Manager April 1, 2025

Men lie. Women lie. Numbers don’t. According to CNBC, “Over the past month, the S&P 500 has lost more than 7%, while the Dow and Nasdaq have shed 6.8% and 10.2%.”  While the government continues...

President Trump issues 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports along with 20% tariffs on Chinese imports. These tariffs raise the prices of clothing, food, electronics, and automobile parts for Americans.

Tariffs: a minimum-wage-making high schooler’s nightmare.

Phoebe Rosenberg ’27, Paper Editor March 24, 2025

My cousin’s wedding is in late March and, like always, I don’t have a dress. I search the internet for potential options and after days of searching for the perfect outfit at an affordable price from...

This trophy represents talent, creativity and, much too often, the status quo. (Taken from the Hollywood Reporter)

The diversity problem at the Oscars: real progress or just a performance?

Bailey Lillvis ’27, Staff Writer March 18, 2025

The 2025 Oscars were a historic day in the film community - or did the Academy just want us to think that? Many records were broken and this year's ceremony really did feel like a celebration of individuality...

Staples Players performed “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” from March 7-9.

“The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” gets every letter right: a play that delivers more than words

Amelia Berkowitz ’27, Web News Editor March 18, 2025

If you know me, you know it is not hard to make me laugh. But it is a real challenge to make me laugh so hard that tears stream down my face. A challenge that the Staples Players’ met within the first...

The future of westport is one infected with chain restaurants.

Westport: A town infected by corporate America 

Alexis Jacobs, Web Features March 4, 2025

Listen, I love Just Salad, Cava, Sweet Green and Poke Works just as much as any other girl but what happened to our local restaurants? Driving down post road, it has become increasingly obvious that westport...

Extracurricular activities are super important for curating a healthy lifestyle. This is me rowing at Youth Nationals at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota, FL. (Photo contributed by Row2k).

Everyone wants to be healthy, but no one wants to do the work to get there

Caroline Zajac ’25, Business Manager March 4, 2025

Everyone wants to live a healthy lifestyle; the perfect Pinterest girl who drinks matcha, does pilates on Sunday mornings and eats sweet potatoes for dinner. However, very few people actually have the...

LA fires destroyed thousands of homes, businesses, schools and landscapes.

Southern California struggles after damaging fires roar through Los Angeles

Addison Frankel ’27, Assistant Business Manager February 28, 2025

Just days after lively celebrations were held for the New Year on some of the most beautiful beaches on the Pacific coast, a series of ferocious and devastating fires broke out. On Jan 7, multiple fires...

Even though AI has been a topic dissected by Hollywood for years, what will the industry do now that they’ve reached a future that they had previously only imagined?

Dystopian terror or an exciting new innovation? AI in movies debate reaches a fever pitch

Jack Robinson ’26, Paper Editor February 28, 2025

Since the days of silent black and white films, directors have been conjuring doomsday stories of robots wreaking havoc on societies of the future. The first film to explore AI is “Metropolis” (1927),...

Located at 1835 Post Road East, Fatto A Mano is open Wednesday through Sunday from 8 a.m - 3 p.m. Its spot on the Post Road makes it a convenient stop.

Fatto A Mano brings a taste of Italy to Westport

Liora Perkins ’25, Associate Web Managing Editor February 26, 2025

Westport has a new bakery in town, and it’s already drawing attention. Fatto A Mano, an Italian bakery located at 1835 Post Road East, opened Feb. 12. Based on the first day turnout, this spot is here...

Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl Halftime Show: A Symbolic Performance

Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime show: A symbolic performance

Kelpin Gomez ’25, Staff Writer February 26, 2025

Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl LIX performance was not just a musical setlist but a layered commentary on race, identity and power in America. Through visual symbolism, Lamar transformed the stage into...

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