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Jasmine Schiffman ’25, pictured above, offers these items and more through her online college merchandise business, Next4Customs. To order, DM her on Instagram @next4customs.

Custom college merch on a budget: meet the founder of Next4Customs

Rachel Olefson ’25, Web Managing Editor January 30, 2025

As you enter your bedroom after a long day of school, your face immediately lights up. You are shocked to see that your parents and best friends have come together to celebrate you, decorating your bed...

Aidan Lapatine ’26 (left) and Logan Noorily ’25 (right) co-lead Staples’ Students Demand Action chapter, aiming to educate the greater Westport community about gun violence.

Students Demand Action: school club combats gun violence through educational efforts

Lila Boroujerdi ’26, Web Features Editor January 29, 2025

One dead in Louisiana. Two in Illinois. It’s been less than a month into 2025 and the words “mass shooting” have once again begun to dominate national headlines. Rather than celebrating the new year,...

Editor-in-chiefs of Inklings, Lily Hultgren ’25 and Nina Bowens ’25, present about their recent journalism project to provide the public with political information about the Connecticut Congress election. Their short, informational videos were posted on Instagram Reels in a series called “Inklings’ Poli-teens.”

Veteran journalists, experts discuss media’s role in democracy, misinformation, public trust at Westport Public Library Panel

Anna Kercher ’25, Associate Paper Managing Editor January 17, 2025

As the Palisades fire scorched through California leaving devastation in its wake, thousands of homes and lives were destroyed. Yet, before the smoke could settle, the media had already framed the tragedies...

In the past few weeks, students have created Instagram accounts advocating for political and societal beliefs.

Students amplify political dialogue, advocacy through Instagram

Storey Ahl ’25, Paper Editor January 16, 2025

In the age of social media, students are finding their voices and making them heard in powerful, creative ways. From sparking conversations about climate change to advocating for human rights, Instagram...

Seniors use Zello to explore the 176 available internships, which span diverse opportunities such as a social media intern, Building Beyond Borders intern and consulting group intern. After reviewing their options, each senior ranks their top five choices and answers two corresponding questions.

A senior’s guide to the internship program

Ayaan Olasewere ’25, Web Sports Editor January 14, 2025

Being a senior comes with plenty of perks—senior skip days, prom, senior assassin—but one of the best is finishing school early and being able to work in an environment of your choice. Whether you’re...

Students applying regular decision to college are put under a lot of pressure.

Classmates share stress of college applications

Nash Teran '25, Paper Editor January 14, 2025

Scrolling through Instagram has, for the first time, become a challenge for the senior class.  The same kid who sat next to you in freshman year English is now committed to college. As time goes on,...

Science department head Mr. DeLuca expresses the different options teachers may use when giving tests to students who were absent on assessment day. These are the three main choices, but each has their flaws.

The impact of skipping test day: here’s how Staples is responding

Emme Dorfman ’27, Staff Writer January 6, 2025

Isn’t it frustrating when you’re waiting days, even weeks, for your teacher to return an assessment back to you? While it's easy to point fingers at teachers for this delay, the cause of the problem...

Given the professional execution in their crimes, the criminals’ casual communications served as a stark contrast to the rigor involved in the actual heist.

Jewelry Store robbery case closed, Westport Police reveal how they caught perpetrators

Henry Watson ’25, Web Opinions Editor January 6, 2025

At first glance it seemed like the smash-and-grab robbery at the Lux, Bond & Green jewelry store in Westport would be anything but an easy case to crack.  For one, the two suspects who robbed the...

“The Nutcracker” showcases not only talented dancers but also handmade costumes, including the Snow Queen’s costume shown above.

Westport Academy of Dance celebrates 43 years of ‘The Nutcracker’

Sophie Smith ’26, Paper Editor January 5, 2025

As the light dims and curtain closes, the magic of Christmas begins. Dancers flood on stage, snow falls, spotlights shine and a story of holiday magic is born. “The Nutcracker”, hosted annually by...

Staples High School nurses are responsible for a wide range of jobs to keep our school running. These responsibilities can range from addressing mental health concerns to running vaccine campaigns to treating injuries. If you ever need help in any way, their office is located to the right of the main entrance.

Beyond band-aids and ice packs: Staples nurses keep school healthy

Ayaan Olasewere ’25, Web Sports Editor January 2, 2025

Staples High School relies on the dedication of countless staff members to keep the community running smoothly, yet many of their efforts often go unnoticed. From administrative assistants and bus drivers...

Joanie Gottlieb and a wide view of Gigi’s Dollhouse, a gift she spent two months crafting and personalizing for her six-year-old granddaughter’s birthday.

Gigi’s Dollhouse: how family inspired one woman’s imagination, unique hobby

Nina Bowens ’25, Editor-in-Chief December 30, 2024

With her granddaughter’s birthday quickly approaching, Joanie Gottlieb was stuck on what to get that might please a newly 6-year-old. Most toys on the market were entertaining, sure, but didn't exactly...

Girls Who Code meets biweekly. Activities include coding games, guest speakers, presentations, and bonding activities. Pictured are the two co-presidents (Stella St. Andre ’25 far right, Isabelle Khamish ’25 on her left) and other members of the club.

“I feel less open to speak:” Staples girls in STEM grapple with complicated learning environment

Angelina Matra '25, Managing Editor December 23, 2024

Your computer science class is gathered outside the classroom before class. Everyone gradually forms circles, chatting about the latest assignment, the upcoming test and the overall school day. You are...

Block Blast, in action, captures screens and students’ attention at Staples High School

Block Blast takes over Staples High School

Zander Bauer ’26, Paper Editor December 19, 2024

A new craze among Staples students, Block Blast - a mobile game where players join blocks together in an 8x8 square - somehow brings two opposites together: relaxation and rage. This addictive game, originally...

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