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Bar selection in Staples Cafeteria with limited Clif Builder's Bars alongside an expansive amount of granola bars.

Ditch the Clif: Staples students deserve better protein bars in the cafeteria

Anna Petrosino ’26, Paper Editor October 8, 2024

As a student who never manages time, I’ve learned the hard way that fueling my body with the right nutrition is essential for peak performance in sports or for a breakfast on the go. Unfortunately, I...

Sandwich toasters return to the Staples cafeteria.

Sandwich toasters have returned: Staples has mixed emotions

Emmerson Dorfman '27 and Nash Teran '25, Staff Writer September 25, 2024

The 2023-24 school year was a dark time for Staples students as they discovered that the Wreckers cafe would no longer be toasting sandwiches. This was an attempt to tame the long lines and overwhelming...

Athletic bags pile over the cafeteria floor on Monday morning, outnumbering the cubby slots.

Limited cubby space crowds hallways with sports bags

Brooke Kirkham '27, Staff Writer September 25, 2024

With cubby space running out faster than excuses for late homework, students are left tiptoeing through a minefield of soccer gear and swim bags. The start of fall sports has turned the hallways into an...

Staples cafeteria staff member Amber Egervari poses in front of the new four panini presses provided for the sandwich line.

BREAKING NEWS: Sandwich toasters return to cafeteria

Sage Cohen '25, Paper Editor August 30, 2024

The long-awaited sandwich toasters are officially back as of Aug. 28, just in time for the second day of school.  The toasters had been a staple at Staples; however, they disappeared for the 2023-24...

The coffee station provided in the Staples Cafeteria. It has five different types of coffee as well as sugars, creamers and milk. When I asked for a cup one of the workers said “it is only for teachers.”

Coffee should be provided to students in the cafeteria

Sage Cohen '25, Paper Sports Editor March 1, 2024

Falling asleep during the second period of the day is a common experience. I’m sure of it. Everytime I look around in class, there are at least three people with their eyes closed and their heads down....

Blake Watkins ’26 sitting in class during his long period, wishing to take a cafeteria break with his class.

Classes that meet during morning long-periods should take cafeteria breaks

Nash Teran ’25, Staff Writer November 16, 2023

I'm not going to sugarcoat it, the second period of the day sucks. Rarely does anyone look forward to walking through a classroom door knowing they are going to have to spend the next 80 minutes of their...

Staples Chartwell staff remains just as busy even without properly working toasters. Students go to order their unique sandwiches that come with a special Chartwell touch. Students line up every lunch wave to see and check in on their favorite staff members.

Cafeteria faces student outcry over absence of hot sandwiches

Ava Chun '25, Broadcast Director October 26, 2023

It was revealed that in the Staples cafeteria on Oct. 18, Chartwells is looking into solely having panini presses instead of the toasters due to the technical complications with the toaster ovens, which...

Eleni Braga ’26 and Ava Kindt ’26 eating lunch at the new tables provided by Staples outside of the Cafeteria.

School lunch should stay in the cafeteria – don’t be gross

Sophie Smith ’26, Paper Editor September 22, 2023

Last year, walking in the Staples hallways consisted of constantly pulling out hand sanitizer and trying my best to avoid stepping on my peer's leftover lunch. Most students would bring their lunch all...

Staples newest lunch addition, the Wreckers Deli, is located outside of the normal area for purchasing food.

Wreckers deli reopens after years of being closed

Rylie Cordella ’25, Staff Writer February 6, 2023

The Wrecker’s Deli was reintroduced to Staples for the first time on Tuesday, Jan. 24. The Wreckers Deli initially opened in 2019, but closed after Covid-19 hit due to the shortage of staff and less...

Students jump at the opportunity to steal a piece of gum from a peer. Gum is a highly requested item among peers to share.

Cafeteria lacks necessity: gum

Cassidy Gutman ’25, Staff Writer January 3, 2023

You’re sitting in math class and open a new pack of gum to take a piece for yourself to help you focus for the test. Next thing you know, the entire pack is gone. The third pack of gum that you bought...

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