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State Pushes To Raise Smoking Age to 21

State Pushes To Raise Smoking Age to 21

Justin Schwebel, Staff Writer March 8, 2016

A recent bill, authored by Connecticut Senator Mae Flexer, and introduced into the Connecticut General Assembly under the recommendation of The Connecticut Department of Public Health, aims to raise the...

Open the discussion about opening the bottle

Open the discussion about opening the bottle

March 9, 2015

Just because we’re teenagers, it doesn’t mean we’re unintelligent. But still, we’re just teenagers. Many are smart enough to hand over their car keys before drinking but still irresponsible enough...

Breathalyzers given to all at charity balls

Breathalyzers given to all at charity balls

Emily Wolfe, A&E Editor January 26, 2014

“Okay, pretend you’re blowing out candles,” says a guard by the front entrance as he holds a plastic device up to your face. As students scramble off their party buses and flock into the front entrance...

Please Stop, High School Drinkers

November 20, 2010
Ben Reiser '13 expresses how he feels about teenage drinking.

Fear of the Unknown?

November 10, 2010
Hannah Foley '14 tells her thoughts before and after her first Homecoming.

Parents and Students Collaborate for Community Conversation on Teen Drinking

October 31, 2010
The conversation was held on Oct. 26 at Bedford Middle School. Principal John Dodig said much progress was made by having parents and teens work together during the event.

October 28, 2010 | Haze

October 28, 2010

11:27 a.m.  Students watch in as the Teen Awareness Group shows the video, "Haze." This video showed the possible outcomes of binge drinking.

Hope For a Safer Homecoming: TAG, Dodig Look for Sobering Solutions to Curb Fan Drinking

October 1, 2010
Principal Dodig and TAG are taking action to discourage students from drinking at this years homecoming.
Photo Dramatization by Lucas Hammerman '10

Partners In Crime: Why Westport Parents Supply Alcohol To Underage Students

April 16, 2010
Parents have been illegally supplying alcohol for their high school students; they are willing to break the law for their underaged children.

Staples Homecoming Massacre

October 21, 2009
Devin Skolnick '11 looks back on the 2009 Staples Homecoming event, while looking towards the future, as well.
Homecoming Drinking Shocks Administrators

Homecoming Drinking Shocks Administrators

October 2, 2009
On the first morning of school after Saturday’s homecoming football game, Principal John Dodig made a school–wide announcement congratulating students for their school spirit and all their team’s victory over the weekend.

TAG Takes Over Staples for Annual Grim Reaper Day

May 18, 2009
On May 15, 2009 the Teen Awareness Group (TAG) took over Staples High School for its annual Grim Reaper Day. Grim Reaper Day comes every year before junior prom, senior prom and graduation, and serves to impress upon the students the importance of not drinking and driving, especially during these festive times.
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