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Code of Conduct shines light on reconciliation for students’ wrongdoings.

Changes made to the Code of Conduct: what you need to know

Bailey Lillvis ’27 and Ann Marie Maccaro ’27 September 23, 2024

The Staples’ Code of Conduct underwent changes last May, following hurtful incidents. Although changes are subtle, new amendments to the Code of Conduct aim to impact and benefit students, allowing for...

Superintendent of Westport Public Schools Thomas Scarice was one of the administrators that spoke at the event.

Community reacts to event addressing antisemitism, racism, bias in Westport Public Schools

Lily Hultgren ’25, Editor-in-Chief March 21, 2024

Members of the Westport community gathered in Temple Israel on March 13 for the event “Addressing Incidents of Antisemitism and Bias in our Schools.” The event, hosted and facilitated by Temple Israel,...

Kool 2 Be Kind, an anti-bullying club at Staples that focuses on spreading kindness and empathy, is visiting Westport elementary schools for the months of February, March and April. By presenting unique lessons each month, they hope to reinforce these young minds on the importance of kindness towards themselves and others. The club aims for their messages to spread across all five schools to have a large-scale impact.

Kool 2 Be Kind spreads kindness to elementary

Jolie Gefen ’24, Web Managing Editor March 13, 2023

As a young kid in elementary school, being nice to every kid on the playground or classroom is not always how things go. The idea of kindness is not something one is born with, but something that is understood...

https://www.walkagainsthate.org

Walk Against Hate promotes inclusivity across the nation

Abigail Nevin ’23, Web News Editor September 28, 2021

Teenagers, adults and even children across the world have felt the harsh wrath of hurtful words. Bullying and discrimination is prominent in the world today; therefore, the Anti-Defamation League (ADL)...

Anti-Bullying Law implemented in Western New York

Anti-Bullying Law implemented in Western New York

October 25, 2017

By Chris Andrew '18 Parents are being held accountable by law for the bullying behavior of their children in the city of North Tonawanda. This upstate New York town is similar in size to our population...

[Nov. 2016 Editorial] Battling bystander effect requires administrative change

[Nov. 2016 Editorial] Battling bystander effect requires administrative change

November 22, 2016

First, we would like to recognize some Inklings’ members’ roles in the “Staples Meme Page,” a Facebook group in which offensive memes were posted. Several Inklings’ members joined the group and...

Yik Yak graduates to college

Yik Yak graduates to college

Molly Liebergall, Web News Editor October 10, 2014

Upon speaking the words “Yik Yak,” current Staples students think of the single chaotic day last year, while Staples alumni think of the app’s casual comical every-day use. Launched in...

Let's face it

Let’s face it

May 30, 2014

When Yik-Yak shoved its way into Staples, students didn’t know where to turn. We needed someone to tell us how to cope. We needed someone to tell us that it would be okay. We needed help. That day,...

Staples alum expresses disappointment regarding Yik Yak

Staples alum expresses disappointment regarding Yik Yak

Michelle Esteva May 30, 2014

Dear Staples Yik Yak Users, You don’t know me (except for you, Will Haskell! Well done, by the way. Your article has inspired much-needed conversation and participation from a Staples alumnus in the...

LGBT voices growing louder with Day of Silence

LGBT voices growing louder with Day of Silence

Jen Gouchoe, Web Features Editor May 1, 2014

This year, the Staples Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) will hold its 16th annual Day of Silence on May 2, 2014, a day signifying the silence members of the LGBT community endure due to bullying and harassment. “It...

Bullying hits home

April 15, 2011
Sammie Hardy '11 explores the significance of cyber bullying in high school.
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