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Closed ecosystem terrariums are miniature ecosystems of moss kept indefinitely within glass containers.

Closed ecosystem terrariums bring spring inside

Kristina Chaney ’23, Staff writer May 26, 2021

Inside a jar, a tiny world of moss flourishes. The water from the moss evaporates, condenses on the glass sides, and "rains" back down into the moss. The tiny world supports itself forever. Closed ecosystem...

In the spirit of fall, this homemade pumpkin craft serves as a great inexpensive home decor item for individuals to make.

DIY fall pumpkin craft on a budget

Anna Diorio ’23, Broadcast Director October 9, 2020

Linnea Jagenberg ’21 and her sister, Bella Jagenberg ’19, launched their own clothing company, Ava & Gray, in efforts to make a line of affordable and unique graphics that reflected their personal styles. The sisters lauched the business during quarantine and have been working on it ever since.

Students adapt to a COVID summer

Remy Teltser '21, Paper Features Editor September 8, 2020

For most, summer consisted of socially distant trips to Compo beach, masked excursions to local shops and small outdoor get-togethers. Students nationwide were forced to cancel previously established summer...

From reselling clothes to bleaching sweatshirts, to creating jewelry to designing string art, some students have used the extra time during self-quarantine to establish their own small businesses. Photos contributed by Sydelle Bernstein ’22 (top), Skylar Newman ’23 (bottom) and Sydney Newman ’21.

Students launch, grow small businesses during self-quarantine

Lys Goldman ’21, Paper News Editor May 18, 2020

From tired, bored and disconnected to energetic, grateful and hopeful, months of self-quarantine resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic have brought out an extremely wide range of feelings and emotions in...

The materials needed include a plain item of clothing (I chose to tie-dye a few white t-shirts), a tie dye kit: tie-dye, gloves and rubber bands. You also need a fork and water.

Clothes to dye for

Tori Wilson '22, Staff Writer May 11, 2020

A Memorial Day guide: how to celebrate in style

A Memorial Day guide: how to celebrate in style

May 30, 2017

Amanda Kaplowitz ’19 and Bailey Blaikie ’19

Mini Maker Faire Makes a Fun Day For All

Mini Maker Faire Makes a Fun Day For All

Jenny Lupoff, Staff Writer April 29, 2015

Mini Maker Faire Makes a Fun Day For All On April 24, the Westport Public Library hosted the fourth annual Mini Maker Faire, a sunny Saturday afternoon filled with food, music and displays of unique...

Chinese Lantern Festival lights up the library

Ivy Prince, Web A&E Editor March 10, 2015

 

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