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Staples High School science teachers handed out glasses for all students and staff.

Solar Eclipse lights up Westport

Poppy Harrington, Social Media Manager April 24, 2024

The solar eclipse crossed over North America, passing over Mexico, the United States and Canada on Monday, April 8. The eclipse was only visible to certain states within the U.S., including Connecticut,...

Usher performed during the Apple Music halftime performance in Las Vegas, Nevada, for Super Bowl LVIII.

Revealing the highs and lows of Usher’s Super Bowl halftime performance

Poppy Harrington '25, Social Media Manager February 17, 2024

I don’t watch football often, but I do watch the Super Bowl every year whether I know what's happening or not. This year I was particularly excited to see Usher's half time performance due to his highly...

The AMC Royal 6 movie theater in Norwalk previewed the trailer for "The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes," the prequel to "The Hunger Games" series, on the big screen ahead of its official release on Nov. 17.

Unveiling the origin story: ‘The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’ enriches ‘The Hunger Games’ series

Poppy Harrington ’25, Social Media Manager December 7, 2023

The unique plot, dystopian setting and compelling storytelling are a couple of reasons why “The Hunger Games” remains one of my favorite movie series. When I went into the theaters with my friends...

Emmy Squared is placed in a popular dining spot in downtown Westport near well-known restaurants Spotted Horse and Pink Sumo.

Emmy Squared debuts in Westport

Poppy Harrington ’25 and Ella Harrington '25 October 10, 2023

A new restaurant, Emmy Squared, opened  in September in Bedford Square, occupying the location formerly held by Amis Trattoria at 1 Church Lane.  The restaurant's specialty, according to its website,...

First student buses are parked outside the front of Staples High School.

New bus company causes disruptions, concerns in school community

Poppy Harrington '25 and Ella Harrington '25 September 22, 2023

Since the start of the 2023-2024 school year, buses have been consistently stationed outside all Westport Public schools day and night, causing disruptions in traffic patterns and noise.  Many of the...

A younger sibling Facetimes her sister who is currently at college.

Younger siblings sadden as seniors prepare to graduate to college

Poppy Harrington ’25, Staff Writer March 28, 2023

Many who have grown up with older siblings who have left home are aware of the sense of isolation and loneliness that often comes with it. Suddenly, the house sounds quieter and feels emptier. When an...

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