Juniors have been participating in Question, Persuade and Respond (QPR) Training led by Margaret Watt, a Prevention Director at Positive Directions, in their health classes since Monday, Sept. 30. Located...
Suicide is the second leading cause of death in the U.S. among 12-18 years, with over 22% of high school students having seriously considered attempting suicide during 2021, according to the Centers for...
Olivia Saw ’26, Assistant Business Manager
• September 17, 2024
Every fall, I’m told that there’s always a shift in my mood. Although my TikTok is flooded with videos romanticizing the season, and my Instagram is filled with exclusive fall recipes and treats, it...
A manhunt for an escaped patient from St. Vincent's Behavioral Health Medical Center on Long Lots Road around 2:45 p.m. yesterday caused roughly 20-minute delays for middle school dismissals in the at-risk...
Lily Rimm '25, Associate Managing Editor
• May 7, 2024
Amid the bustling hallways and AP exams, there’s a buzz of anticipation as May approaches. It's a month that marks more than just the transition from spring to summer— it serves as the catalyst for...
Student ID cards for the 2023-2024 school year now include four emergency contacts on the back, following a new law effective July 1, 2023, passed by the Connecticut General Assembly.
The law states...
Staples students are rarely given the opportunity to learn valuable material in a setting away from the classroom. Many students learn better through hands-on activities that promote a sense of comfort...
Ava Coyle ’25, Paper Opinions Editor
• March 28, 2023
Two months ago, my brother and I embarked on a new experience of a mostly tech free life. With the constant buzzing, notifications, drama and URGENT texts my phone was getting, I found it taking away from...
I always described myself as an avid reader. I devoured books one after the other and enjoyed every moment that I spent by myself flipping through the pages. I dive headfirst into world after world, loving...
Similar to many Staples students, I enjoy days off of school. Getting a breath of fresh air, the feeling of freedom and the pure joys that come from the spontaneity of personal time are all appealing to...
