As the season winds down and students prepare to begin the new 2025 academic year, Staples Players begins preparation for a different kind of year.

Jan 14, 2025 · Social Media Manager Poppy Harrington ’25 is dedicated to something most teens can relate to-- social media -- but not how you might think. Harrington fuels her social media-entwined career with a passion for sharing news.

Dec 21, 2024 · The Staples girls’ ice hockey team kicked off their season with a 7-1 win against Ridgefield on Dec. 14. The girls are looking to make a deep run into the postseason, like they did last year when they made it to the state championship game at Quinnipiac University. “Our goal is to play really hard...

Jan 14, 2025 · Assistant Business Manager Addison Frankel ’27 knows the meaning of hard work, balancing four sports while pursuing her academic interests. Whether it’s tennis, diving, gymnastics or skiing, she juggles...

Oct 20, 2024 · Assistant Business Manager Olivia Saw ’26 discovered her passion for business at a Georgetown University summer program. “The class really opened my ideas to many business careers I hope to explore and try out,” Saw said.

Dec 21, 2024 · With women’s basketball icons like Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese making headlines for pushing the boundaries of women’s sports, there is often one person these athletes thank for their successes: their coach. Coaches contribute greatly to both team and individual success, and the Staples girls’ basketball team has just hired a new one.

Oct 10, 2024 · Family-owned supermarket chain Big Y is set to open a new grocery store at the old Barnes & Noble location in Westport on Oct. 24. The company, whose operations are based solely in Massachusetts and Connecticut, is known for its high-quality yet affordable produce compared to other well-known chains in New England. Just a week...

Oct 9, 2024 · This fall, Staples Players is bringing the holiday spirit to life with the captivating production of “Elf the Musical.” From Nov. 14 -17 and Nov. 21-23, the Staples community can enjoy a glimpse of Buddy the elf’s whimsical world through his ventures outside the north pole in search of his biological dad. With cast lists...

Dec 19, 2024 · A new craze among Staples students, Block Blast – a mobile game where players join blocks together in an 8×8 square – somehow brings two opposites together: relaxation and rage. This addictive game, originally created in 2022, has recently surged in popularity, captivating students during their free time or even during class. Students drive to...

Jan 14, 2025 · After school, Henry Watson ’25 doesn’t take a break. Instead, he focuses on investing. “I enjoy investing because I get to make predictions,” Watson said. Watson makes many of his predictions with the help of reading the news every day. “It’s a routine for me,” Watson said. “I read a couple of news sites so that I can stay informed.”