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While Kamala Harris’ Gen-Z-oriented campaigning has reached a wide audience, it’s not immune to criticism.

Harris’ Gen Z campaign strategy: captivating politics or cringe pop culture?

Alex Gaines '25, Creative Director October 31, 2024

On Sept. 20, Vice President Kamala Harris spoke to a crowd of 8000 eager Atlanta residents.  “Donald Trump, on the other hand, has been talking a big game about securing our border,” notes the...

Unfortunately I no longer have as many gray hairs as I did in the past because I tried so many methods to get rid of them.

Accepting my silver hair rewarded me with gold

Ava Chun ’25, Broadcast Director October 28, 2024

Gray hairs. Something typically seen in older people, skunks and in this case, me. Yes, you read that correctly. I am a 17-year-old girl who is already growing gray hairs. Though I suppose I have always...

With the 2024 election coming up, many are examining the role Gen Z voters will have, given that the demographic of young voters tends to vote less than older generations. This raises the question: how will the new strategy of consuming political information on candidates through podcasts play a role?

Politicians are embracing new media; we should too

Ella Harrington ’25, Web News Editor October 22, 2024

  Picture this: you are scrolling on YouTube or Spotify, ready to dive into your escape place–your favorite podcast. And what do you see? The presidential candidate as today’s special guest....

Income inequality is at record levels in Westport.

Westport’s Housing Market Reflects Growing Income Inequality

Kelpin Gomez ’25, Staff Writer October 22, 2024

Inequality continues to embed itself deeper into Westport's roots as opportunity and equality continue to be drained from the town principals.  On August 19-23, nine properties sold for a total of...

The long awaited senior year is not living up to the expectations I have held onto for the past three years. With school work, college applications and essays, it is hard to find a minute of true peace to enjoy myself. Missing out on certain cliche experiences all because of the enormous workload we are given.

Senior year is not living up to the hype

Ava Coyle '25, Executive TV Producer October 22, 2024

Senior year is the most anticipated year of high school. You are the oldest students on campus, almost an adult, almost done with high school and about to enter the next chapter of your life. However,...

Staples needs to prepare its students better for lockdown drills.

Staples needs more lockdown drills to increase school safety.

Emerson Dorfman and Austin Heyer, Staff Writers October 22, 2024

Being students in today’s world, the issue of school safety is constantly on our mind. The unsettling reality is that school shootings have become alarmingly common. In the case of a real emergency,...

Women dress in the costumes they wish to wear, regardless of society's standards or expectations

A costume for freedom: revealing Halloween costumes are an act of resistance, not shame

Zoe Boxenbaum '25, Executive TV Producer October 19, 2024

Women have long used fashion as a tool of resistance, from wearing denim jeans instead of skirts in the 1950s to advocating for women entering the workforce, to marching in the 2017 Womens’ Marches where...

Colorful posters draw the eyes of students at Staples' annual club rush, which was recently renamed the "Involvement Fair".

A Tamer Tradition: Why Staples’ Club Rush Looks Different This Year

Angelina Matra '25, Managing Editor October 2, 2024

Club rush: the quintessential, intimidating Staples experience. Being overwhelmed by the constant shouting and pushing. Signing up for countless clubs, which you will never join, just because they offer...

Samantha Sandrew ’25 has experienced bouts of bad luck for the past week. She explores multiple methods to rid her of her unfortunate events, including wearing lucky colors and throwing salt over her shoulder.

Testing goodluck methods: a guide on how to get uncursed

Samantha Sandrew '25, Web Managing Editor September 30, 2024

Ever since Thursday Sep. 5, for no reason at all, I have been having the unluckiest time of my life. My physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well being have all been gutted from the inside out. Now...

Staples can use a variety of themes to create a new wave of excitement for football games and increase student turnout.

Dear Staples Superfans: WE NEED NEW THEMES!

Bianca Mastocciolo ’26, Assistant Business Manager September 30, 2024

Staples has continued to recycle the same few themes for each football season. Whiteout, pinkout, school colors, repeat. And each year students pull out the same few shirts and the occasional facepaint...

The Westport public school district does not grant students the full two days off for Rosh Hashana.

Jewish high holidays lack recognition in society

Addison Frankel ’27, Assistant Business Manager September 30, 2024

Rosh Hashanah is one of the most important days of the year for Jews, as it marks the beginning of the year in Judaism. It's a celebration of the creation of the world and marks making a fresh start. On...

Staples students show their school spirit at a white-out football game on Sep. 9 2023.

Beyond the basics: why we need new game day themes

Camilla Garfield ’27 and Sophia Jaramillo ’27 September 30, 2024

Football season is the heartbeat of high school - the games are electric, the student section is fired up and, of course, the themed outfits. But let's be honest: USA, school colors, white out, pink out...

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