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Traditional winter holiday symbols.

December around the globe: students with connections to foreign countries share unique holiday traditions

Andi Jacobs '26, Web Arts Editor December 16, 2024

Mia Zibly ’26 Zibly is an Israeli Jew who celebrates Chanukkah in the winter. Despite its extensive portrayal in American media, it is considered the least important holiday of Jewish faith because...

Pequot Runners Club: Beyond the Thanksgiving Day Race

Pequot Runners Club: Beyond the Thanksgiving Day Race

William Murray ’25, Web Sports Editor December 2, 2024

The Pequot Runners Thanksgiving Day Race attracts thousands of people, runners and non-runners, from all over the Southport area and beyond. 2024 marked the Pequot Runners 47th annual Thanksgiving Day...

Galentine's Day 2023 table

Whip up some love: Valentine’s Day recipes to savor with loved ones

Avery Michalowski '26, Assistant Creative Director February 15, 2024

Personally, I think Valentine's Day is an underrated holiday, although I celebrate it in a different way than most. I don't have a boyfriend, but instead I celebrate the love I have for my friends and...

Staples substitute Bill Armstrong greets Stew Leonards’ shoppers as Santa from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays this holiday season.

Santa meet and greets spark magic around Westport

Sophie Smith ’26, Paper Editor December 20, 2023

The excitement begins as houses hang up holiday lights, snowfall flurries are spotted between class periods and winter break is marked on the calendar.  The holidays are approaching faster than ever,...

Bose Quiet Comfort Headphones

Holiday gifts ideas will ease seasonal stress

Avery Michalowski ’26, Assistant Creative Director December 6, 2023

It's the week before the holidays and you realize you haven't gotten any gifts. You open up your computer ready to shop and stare at the blinking cursor for too long before you realize you have no ideas....

“Home Alone 2” provides entertainment for viewers this holiday season with Kevin’s impeccable comedic timing and quick thinking.

A (likely) controversial guide to the best (and worst) Christmas movies

Katherine Phelps '25, Paper Opinions Editor December 13, 2022

I absolutely love Christmas. The music, the decorations, the gift giving, you name it. However, Christmas would not be complete without the plethora of holiday movies. Some of my earliest childhood memories...

A stairway at Staples goes empty without students present. Currently, students get nine days and three week-long vacations off during the course of the year, with vacation days more common towards the beginning of the year and vacation weeks more common towards the end.

Extra vacation days prove disappointingly implemented

Benjamin Buchalter '25, Staff Writer September 22, 2022

Everybody loves a day off from school. Whether it's a week-long vacation away from school or a Monday off, waking up and not having to go to school is probably one of the best feelings in the world. A...

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