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Seniors may feel confused as their college process comes to an end because while the decision might be made, the stress does not vanish immediately.

College decisions are in, but where’s the relief?

Liora Perkins ’25, Associate Web Managing Editor April 1, 2025

As the last college decisions are rolling out and the senior class is finalizing their choice of where to go to college, for whatever reason, it still doesn't feel over. After many months of college visits,...

Seniors use Zello to explore the 176 available internships, which span diverse opportunities such as a social media intern, Building Beyond Borders intern and consulting group intern. After reviewing their options, each senior ranks their top five choices and answers two corresponding questions.

A senior’s guide to the internship program

Ayaan Olasewere ’25, Web Sports Editor January 14, 2025

Being a senior comes with plenty of perks—senior skip days, prom, senior assassin—but one of the best is finishing school early and being able to work in an environment of your choice. Whether you’re...

Senior year feels more like a slight transition than a shift- where’s the hype?

What ever happened to senior year bonding?

Elsa D’Elia ’25, Paper Editor January 8, 2025

You’ve seen the same idealistic high school movies I have. You’ve probably heard the same optimistic speeches about high school being “the best time of your life” from your teachers and your parents,...

Sophie Alcyone ’22 (left) and Sasha Maskoff ’22 (right) attended the CAS Awards ceremony on April 5 in Plantsville, Connecticut. The CAS awards their Outstanding Arts Award based on demonstrated scholarship and leadership across the realm of visual and performing arts. Two students from each member school are awarded annually, and students must be referred by teachers.

Seniors Maskoff, Alcyone, win 27th annual High School Arts Awards

Mishael Gill ’23, Paper Managing Editor May 6, 2022

The Connecticut Association of Schools (CAS) recognized Sasha Maskoff ’22 and Sophie Alycone ’22 for their artistic excellence at the 27th Annual High School Arts Awards on April 5. The CAS awards...

After getting ready, most students will take pictures before going to the prom.

Senior prom sets unnecessarily expensive standard of beauty

Lia Gordon ’22, Paper Opinions Editor May 4, 2022

Staples senior girls’ minds have been fixated on prom since the first dress announcement was posted on Facebook on Feb 1. Since then, the frenzy of searching and buying dresses dropped on department...

Many graduating seniors are finding their freshman year roommates through social media messaging. As a result, it can be hard to get a sense of people’s personalities.

Roommate process stresses seniors

Abbie Goldstein ’22, Staff Writer April 29, 2022

Now that many universities offer the chance to choose a roommate for your freshman year, getting accepted is only the first step in a series of networking attempts. By using social media platforms, mutual...

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