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A typical Staples student might spend their afternoon in an environment like this, especially during finals.

Students, teachers reflect on study habits

Andi Jacobs '26, Web Arts Editor May 23, 2024

Finals are stressful. One test that is worth 10% of your final grade? No thanks. The reality is, every Staples student must take final exams, and everyone hopes to do well on them. For the next few...

Some students use the break to start studying for the rough road of midterms ahead.

Upcoming midterms hinders full enjoyment of winter break

Alice Frascella '25, Web Arts Editor December 22, 2023

When I was in middle school, winter break used to be a time for complete relaxation. No school, no work and no worries. I would sleep in and hang out with my family all day, my little cousins and I would...

This is inside The Porch which is only a short walk from Staples High school. The spot provides a quiet environment that has both indoor and outdoor seating. However, if you want to study at The Porch, get there right after school because it closes at 4 p.m.

Best places to study around Westport—not the library

Catie Campagnino ’26, Paper Editor October 27, 2023

You get home from a long day at school. You have so much homework to do, but your house is a loud distraction. You need to get out but you don’t want to go to the library. Maybe it is too far from your...

High-achieving students discuss toxic environment, importance of mindset when managing stress

Maya Hruskar ’23, Creative Director October 31, 2021

Staples is notorious for producing successful, academically-oriented students; however, the competitive environment can take a toll on the student body, including high-achieving students. Two upperclassmen...

The third testing window is approaching for the 2021 AP exams. This window for the AP exams is happening in June and will be taken from home.

Tips to succeed on digital AP exam

Audrey Kercher ’23, Breaking News Manager June 7, 2021

Counties are between midterms causing more stress

Counties are between midterms causing more stress

January 24, 2018

By Isabella Bullock '19   January is a time of new beginnings. It usually starts off happy, with the goals we set for the year, but that happiness soon ends for students when school starts and...

Westport retail shops utilized for midterm studying

Westport retail shops utilized for midterm studying

January 23, 2018

By Daniel Harizman '19 and Elle Fair '19

Westport Public Library: Helpful for Studying for Midterms or Not?

Westport Public Library: Helpful for Studying for Midterms or Not?

January 18, 2018

By Caroline Donohue '20, Emily Stone '20

Smaller quizzes are passing the test

Smaller quizzes are passing the test

January 11, 2018

By Emma Van Riper ’20 In preparation for a test, all you can do as a student is study your hardest in hopes for a good grade. But, no matter the subject, large tests overwhelm students due to their...

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