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Graffiti scrawled in black sharpie containing threatening language was discovered in a girls’ bathroom and was reported to Staples High School administration on Monday, Sept. 16.

Shooting threat graffiti discovered, reported

Alexis Jacobs, Web Feature Editor September 16, 2024

A school shooting threat was written in a girls’ bathroom at Staples High School, leading to an investigation and increased police presence. The administrative team worked in conjunction with the Westport...

The St. Vincent’s Behavioral Health Center sits at 47 Long Lots Road, just around the corner from Staples. On Sep. 10, a St. Vincent’s patient absconded supervision and was found an hour later on Compo Road South. The manhunt and police protocols impacted dismissal times for Westport Public Schools in the Long Lots area.

BREAKING NEWS: Police locate escaped behavioral health patient, manhunt causes school dismissal delays

Nina Bowens ’25, Editor-in-Chief September 11, 2024

A manhunt for an escaped patient from St. Vincent's Behavioral Health Medical Center on Long Lots Road around 2:45 p.m. yesterday caused roughly 20-minute delays for middle school dismissals in the at-risk...

Team “Natural Corn Killers Celebrates their victory after they win the 2023 cornhole league championship.

Westport Parks and Rec postpones third cornhole season, ignites advocacy from participants

Zoe Boxenbaum'25, Executive TV Producer June 12, 2024

Westport Department of Parks and Recreation sent an email on May 29 to the 20 registered participants of the Parks and Rec Cornhole League notifying them of the season’s cancellation just one day before...

Students in the West Branch Farmington River releasing the salmon they raised throughout the year with fishing nets.

Students release salmon in Connecticut River during field trip

Sophia Reeves '25, Paper Editor June 3, 2024

Science teacher Cecilia Duffy and her husband, alongside five AP Environmental Science students, went on the annual salmon field trip to a Connecticut state forest in Barkhamsted, the Peoples State Forest...

Zara Saliba ’26, Uma Choudhury ’26 and Caroline Banks ’26 at the Connecticut state National History Day competition at Central Connecticut State University. Their tri-fold poster on the medical and ethical impacts of HeLa cells earned them first place in the Senior Division Group Exhibit category.

Sophomores win big at National History Day state competition, secure bid to nationals

Mia Bomback ’25, Managing Editor June 3, 2024

Six students in Nell-Ann Lynch’s Honors U.S. History classes received first and second place in their respective categories in the Connecticut National History Day (NHD) state competition held last Saturday...

The robbery at the posh Jewelry store served as a nasty surprise to some residents. According to Macrotrends, a statistics site, Westport has for over a decade consistently recorded far lower crime statistics than neighboring communities in Connecticut.

Daylight robbery at luxury Westport jewelry store erupts residential concern

Henry Watson ’25, Web Opinions Editor May 12, 2024

Two individuals wearing facial coverings and armed with sledgehammers robbed the luxury Lux, Bond & Green Jewelry store on Main Street in downtown Westport on May 9.  According to a statement by...

The first two professional development days of the 2024-2025 school year will take place on Aug. 22-23.

Increased professional development time to be added to next year’s school calendar

Olivia Saw ’26, Assistant Business Manager May 8, 2024

 Westport’s Board of Education approved adding more professional development (PD) time to the school calendar for next year on Thursday, May 2. The schedule will see a total of three delayed openings,...

While the intention of the new FAFSA application was to simplify the aid process for families, the rollout challenges ended up causing more harm than good, especially for those in greatest need.

FAFSA complications push back senior decision day

Ella Harrington '25, Web News Editor May 7, 2024

National Decision Day, typically celebrated on May 1, will take place on May 14 this year due to delayed financial aid award letters from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). With these...

I-95 was shut down due to a three car collision. One of the trucks contained oil which led to a catastrophic fire, leading to the destruction and future rebuilding of the bridge located above the highway.

BREAKING NEWS: Fire causes I-95 closed due to car collision, fire

Siena Petrosinelli ’25, Associate Managing Editor May 3, 2024

I-95 in Norwalk is closed until at least May 6 due to the need for rebuilding the depleted overpass that was damaged during a fire from a petroleum tank erupting. CTInsider reported that overnight work...

TikTok has become incredibly popular among American teenagers, yet many still view it as a threat to security, including the United States Senate.

BREAKING NEWS: TikTok ban bill is officially made law, will take effect next year

Jack Robinson, Editor April 25, 2024

The Senate passed the “21st Century Peace through Strength Act”--a bill that combines a $95 billion aid package to Ukraine and other nations as well as a ban on TikTok-- on April 24,  and it was signed...

Big Y employs over 10,000 people across all Big Y Foods Inc. convenience stores.

Big Y Supermarket confirms arrival in Westport, promising quality for local residents

Avery Michalowski ’26, Assistant Creative Director April 24, 2024

Big Y Supermarket is expected to open in four to six months in place of Amazon Fresh supermarket, in Post Plaza shopping center. The Amazon Fresh Market had been mostly built and ready for opening but...

Staples High School science teachers handed out glasses for all students and staff.

Solar Eclipse lights up Westport

Poppy Harrington, Social Media Manager April 24, 2024

The solar eclipse crossed over North America, passing over Mexico, the United States and Canada on Monday, April 8. The eclipse was only visible to certain states within the U.S., including Connecticut,...

On Feb. 27, gathered on North Avenue across from Staples High School and Bedford Middle School to peacefully protest against racism and discrimination in Westport Public Schools. The protest lasted from 7:30-8:30 a.m.

Westport Public Schools face accusations of racism

Lily Hultgren '25 and Zoe Alpert ’25 April 23, 2024

Westport Public Schools received calls for a reform of its policies regarding racism following a peaceful protest on Feb. 27, outside of Staples High School and Bedford Middle School. The protest was in...

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