With a Fujifilm camera in hand, senior Mairead Ouellette casually explores her surroundings for a subject to snag her interest. As the trail winds down into a flat clearing, an old castle comes into view and Ouellette is awed by the mystery of it. As she lays down on the grass looking up at the towering...

As she walked through the halls, her peers and teachers congratulated her. After months of meetings with the administration and tireless nights of redrawing the new ghost, senior Julia Donescu's work on her unique mascot submission had finally paid off. Earlier this year, WA officially announced the...

The aisles of Market Basket are bustling with activity early on a Saturday morning as people meander the store, buying their groceries for the week. Cashiers line the front of the store scanning items, and grocery workers direct customers to items they can’t find. What many people don’t realize,...

Even for the most capable runners, the Cross Country State Championship is a feat too great to accomplish. Despite their initial confidence, they often find themselves falling in the face of a setback, unwilling to put in the work needed to hurdle over it. But the rare few that do end up coming out...

Twelve hours. Graphite-covered hands blend the rough image of a dog. A dark shadow contrasting the bright and flowing water beneath it. A pearly white grin, locks of fur, and big floppy ears all sketched by the same artist. Twelve hours, creating a piece soon to be in houses across town.  Senior...

In a classroom, chemistry teacher Casey Collins stands with two students around a lab table. They pore over beakers and papers, invested in what she is teaching them. Whenever the students ask questions, Collins answers them patiently, going into elaborate detail to help them understand the topic. This...

Kicking off Westford Academy Theater Arts' new season is Walt Mcgough’s "Chalk". It is a play managed by senior director Chrissy Richert. "Chalk" will be performed on Oct. 27th at 7 p.m., Oct. 28th at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m., Nov. 3rd at 7 p.m., and Nov. 4th at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Q: What is "Chalk" about? A:...

Getting through high school is a stressful time for anyone who cares deeply about their academic success. Oftentimes, the constant influx of tests and homework can generate an equally long list of scores, which is near impossible to keep track of. Senior Justin Huang recognizes and shares this struggle...

Excelling in both math and science classes is an important part of all high school students' careers. Whether they plan to major in biochemistry or linguistics, or go straight into getting a job, these subjects will be used everyday. Raising curiosity and being under the wings of great teachers is one...

High school is an undeniably challenging time for many students, with its fast-paced curriculum, intense competition, and pressure to get into college. Oftentimes students find themselves losing track of what really matters: their happiness and sense of personal accomplishment. For class of 2022 salutatorian...

Senior Tejas Kudva has accomplished academic excellence many students cannot even imagine. As for the final cherry on top for an unforgettable high school career, Kudva has been announced as class of 2022 valedictorian. This title, of being one of the highest achieving students in his grade, attests...

Growing your own garden is a difficult task for anyone, let alone managing a whole farm. The responsibility of making sure animals are properly fed, maintaining healthy crops, and collecting food or animal products take time, patience, and interpersonal skills, which for many farmers, takes years of...