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BREAKING NEWS: Anticipated snow storm cancels Connecticut schools

Olivia Signorile '25, Creative Director February 12, 2024

Westport Public Schools canceled all schools and activities due to the forecast for tomorrow, Feb 13.    It is predicted that 8 to 12 inches of snow will fall on the state of Connecticut. The...

After raining for multiple hours, snow from the storm is finally seen sticking to multiple surfaces.

Connecticut weathers second major storm

Nile Jean '24, Staff Writer March 17, 2023

Connecticut weathered its second major winter storm of the year yesterday. While Westport faced mostly rain, other northern parts of Connecticut saw powerful snowstorms.  The storm was a nor’ easter,...

Steps to effectively clean winter vehicle

Aidan Rogers '22, Creative Director March 8, 2021

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Let it snow came out on Nov. 8 and gives its audience a fascinating holiday drama. It can be found on Netflix and is produced by Netflix as well.

‘Let It Snow’ kicks off holiday season right

Shira Zeiberg ’22 December 16, 2019

Ditch the pumpkins and go grab your hot chocolate as holiday movies commence. On Nov. 8, “Let it Snow” was released on Netflix and gave us another romantic holiday miracle movie. The movie is directed...

After placing second in the state tournament, the Staples girls’ ski team poses at the bottom of Mount Southington following the awards ceremony.

Girls’ ski races to claim state title this season

Alex Sprouls '19 November 12, 2018

After placing second in last year’s state championship, the girls’ ski team is starting their training earlier than normal this year in hopes of placing one higher to achieve the state title this coming...

Westport recovers from brutal Nor'easter

Westport recovers from brutal Nor’easter

March 14, 2018

By Melanie Lust '19

Five things to make the time go by on a snow day (other than Netflix)

Five things to make the time go by on a snow day (other than Netflix)

March 22, 2017

By Lauren Stack '17 The only time where a high school student would rejoice at the sound of the phone ringing at 6:00 am is when it is bearing the best two words of news possible: snow day. When it...

Winter Storm Stella leaves students in a white out

Winter Storm Stella leaves students in a white out

Brett Franklin '18, Assistant Business Manager March 14, 2017

Prior to the arrival of winter Storm Stella, it was announced the Westport Public Schools will be closed on Tuesday, March 14, 2017, due to the forecast for blizzard conditions. Winter Storm Stella...

Snow draws locals to beloved winter locations

Snow draws locals to beloved winter locations

January 12, 2017

By: Molly Mahoney '18 With its howling wind, below freezing temperatures, boatloads of snow and looming threats of black ice, winter is a trying time for many. Westporters, however, have learned to...

Icy road conditions worry Staples students

Icy road conditions worry Staples students

Kit Epstein, Web Opinions Editor March 4, 2016

On the morning of March 4, 2016, The National Weather Service issued a Special Weather Statement, warning citizens for icy road conditions in Westport, CT. That statement, however, did not stop Westport...

Seven ways to "sleigh" your next snow day

Seven ways to “sleigh” your next snow day

Sasha Narang, Staff Writer February 11, 2016

You’re snowed in. The roads are icy, your driveway isn’t plowed, and let’s be real, there’s nowhere within walking distance that’s worth a dreadful hike in the snow. So, what do you do? Here’s...

Warm weather creates concern amongst skiers

Warm weather creates concern amongst skiers

Jesse Greenspun, Web Sports Editor January 13, 2016

  Come early January, members of the Staples ski team are expected to be gearing up for time trials, and preparing the start of the highly competitive ski season. However, warm weather has...

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