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Extracurricular activities are super important for curating a healthy lifestyle. This is me rowing at Youth Nationals at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota, FL. (Photo contributed by Row2k).

Everyone wants to be healthy, but no one wants to do the work to get there

Caroline Zajac ’25, Business Manager March 4, 2025

Everyone wants to live a healthy lifestyle; the perfect Pinterest girl who drinks matcha, does pilates on Sunday mornings and eats sweet potatoes for dinner. However, very few people actually have the...

Red and Whites hosts Charity Ball

Caroline Zajac ’25, Business Manager February 28, 2025

 

Captains Ella Harrington ’25 and Poppy Harrington ’25 pose with their parents during the ceremony before the game. (Photo contributed by Sage Cohen '25).

Girls’ basketball senior night ends in close defeat, playoff hopes remain

Caroline Zajac ’25, Business Manager February 10, 2025

Three senior captains were celebrated on Feb. 8 during a home game against Trumbull: Aviva Ross, Poppy Harrington and Ella Harrington. For them, it wasn’t just another game; it was the culmination of...

Flippers’ lemon ricotta pancakes located in Soho, NYC are a must try.

It’s time for Staples to put pancakes on the menu, permanently 

Caroline Zajac ’25, Business Manager December 17, 2024

When I think of pancakes, I think of Saturday mornings throughout my childhood. They were filled with warmth, laughter and the comforting aroma of chocolate, fluffy pancake batter. Chocolate chips aren't...

Enjoying the warm embrace of mid-July in Santa Barbara, where 85 degrees and sunny skies create the perfect backdrop for a mood boost.

Why warm weather saves lives

Caroline Zajac ’25, Business Manager November 12, 2024

Now that fall is setting in, I notice my mood starts to get a bit more dull. From now until April, I always find that I have to work especially hard to find ways to boost my mood. Whenever the sun breaks...

Reported weapon threats and concerning comments at CT schools as of Oct. 16.

CT faces school threats, local teams work to ensure student safety

A Staples student was arrested by the Westport Police Department on Sept. 16, following a threat made on social media. Earlier that same day, threatening graffiti was found in Staples bathrooms. The two...

This mentality that Staples’ students have adopted creates a stressful environment.

The battle for limited spots

Caroline Zajac ’25, Assistant Business Manager November 10, 2023

The fight for a spot on a college’s class of 2026 list becomes more challenging by the month. College admissions have been more difficult than ever, and kids have aspired to secure their places with...

My View of the SAT as a Staples’ Student

Caroline Zajac, Assistant Business Manager October 20, 2023

Students observed both historic and modern German culture during their April trip. Various street artwork is displayed on the Spandauer Vorstadt street in Berlin.

Germany trip sparks curiosity, gratitude in students

Caroline Zajac ’25, Assistant Business Manager April 30, 2023

Traveling across the world to visit cities filled with different cultures, food and history. This is exactly what some Staples students did over their April break.  World Language Department Chair...

This photo is taken from a ferry going along the Amalfi Coast; this stop is in Positano, Italy. From Easter to October, they have about 12,000 tourists. This seaside paradise has colorful, cliffside villas towering over their black sand beach.

Luxurious trips do not outshine budgeted trips

Caroline Zajac ’25, Staff Writer January 3, 2023

Excitement for a vacation is an exhilarating feeling. Right as you are packing, butterflies erupt and you get jittery feelings in your stomach. The trip you’ve been dreaming of for months has finally...

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