In a world commanded by pressing buttons and a land restricted to joystick movement, one controller started a movement that changed the world. No, that's not the script to a blockbuster movie trailer, that's my overly dramatic way of introducing the topic of motion controls, and the console that pioneered...

I've always wondered what pop music is. What defines the genre; or in other words, what are the main characteristics and tells of it? What differentiates between pop and, say, rock, or country? What dictates the type of music that becomes popular and what dictates the type of music that is absolutely...

In 2009, a solo game developer named Markus Persson released the first build for a small little block game. But, little did he know that his creation would someday expand into the best selling game in the world, even beating Tetris. Bit by bit and block by block, Minecraft rose to incredible fame, and...

On the town common, along with memorials and benches, is an old cannon, representing a piece of the country's history hidden in this small town. This monument is a hunk of metal with a fascinating history that makes the common a bit more interesting. Next to it are piles of cannon balls, from an entirely...

On March 6-7 of this year, Jewish people will celebrate the festival of Purim. Purim is arguably the most popular Jewish holiday as it is one of the more enjoyable and lighthearted holidays. Because the Jewish calendar is based on the moon cycle, Purim, like all Jewish holidays, falls on a different...

A good cinematic cutscene can really improve the quality and storytelling of a game. But hear me out; instead, what if the whole game becomes a cutscene, your controller becomes a bucket of popcorn, and your old chair becomes a greasy AMC recliner? Sound good? Then you're in luck, because we are living...

In middle school it is normal to rely on your locker to store your materials. I remember decorating my locker and putting anything from snacks to markers in it. However in high school, locker usage is minimal. It is impractical to go from the science hallway upstairs, down to your locker to grab materials...

Transitioning from middle school to high school can be a nerve-wracking time for many students. However, while most students are anxious and overwhelmed about the responsibilities that lie ahead, this new phase in one’s life is also filled with adventure and excitement for what the future holds. Now...

As current eighth graders at both Stony Brook and Blanchard Middle Schools are preparing to enter high school, the Ghostwriter compiled a list of the top 10 things that students should do before leaving WA to help prepare them to make the most of their high school experience. By following this list,...

As an incoming freshman to WA, I was overwhelmed by the entire idea of high school, and especially by the wide array of options I had when it came to course selection. So here is a list of seven classes that new freshmen and any underclassman should be aware of while planning schedules. These classes...

Two centuries. Four buildings. The timeline of Westford Academy is incredibly fascinating, but students and even long-time residents do not know its deep history. It all started in 1792, when a group of men met to forge the beginning of a school. Westford Academy was founded as a private school that...

Nintendo and Sony go together like peanut butter and gravel. It's hard to picture a world where these two gaming giants work together.  However, once upon a time in the magical land of 1991, Sony and Nintendo had plans to work together on a console—the myth, the legend: the Nintendo PlayStation. Hello...