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“5 Women” Play Brilliantly Done

Nov 7, 2011

Lauren Cullen, Staff Writer In this witty black-box production directed by senior Audrey Seraphin, the main focus is the behind the scenes look of a group of bridesmaids on their not so special day. While flipping thru the playbill, I noticed a “Content Advisory Warning.” The warning said...

Some People Call him the Space Cowboy

Oct 18, 2011

By Matt Miller Staff Writer It was 8:00 on damp, rainy Friday night. People amassed outside of the Orpheum Theater eagerly waiting to pass through the doors. I was among this crowd of many along with two of my companions. When the clock reached 8:10, the doors were opened. Everyone moved in...

Parish Rock Show bodes well for future events

Oct 7, 2011

By Ethan Walshe Managing Editor On Friday, September 23, the first of many Rock Shows at the Parish Center for the Arts was held. The event featured many performers, each offering their own unique musical talents to an enthusiastic crowd. The evening was graced with many performances...

WA Idol wows the crowd

Sep 30, 2011

By Ethan Walshe Managing Editor Last Saturday night, the Westford Academy student body and community were given the opportunity to see and enjoy the many talents of WA’s students at the annual talent show, WA Idol. This year’s show showcased the many abilities of the student’s including singing,...

A novel idea: Summer Picks

Jun 20, 2011

By Theresa Yuan Staff Writer Whether you’re taking a long road trip or planning on lounging comatose on your couch with few thoughts of ever getting up again, here’s a list of books you can spend your summer with. For a Psychological Thriller: Tana French’s “The Likeness” (Viking Adult,...

A newfound respect for Lady Gaga

Jun 20, 2011

by Renee Craig Staff Writer I have not always been the biggest fan of Lady Gaga. Her fashion choices and songs were not always to my taste. But lately, after the release of the song "Born This Way" and its video I admire her more and more. When Lady Gaga first burst onto the scene in 2009...

Old vs New: Popular Music

Jun 8, 2011

Matt Miller Staff Writer Music can be a driving force in one's persona or life. A person’s life could be completely, or near completely devoted to music. While there are many genres to choose from, some only stick to what is current or popular. Some stick to a genre that may be not so mainstream,...

Water For Elephants: Stranger Than You Dreamt It

May 5, 2011

by Renee Anna Craig Staff Writer Have you ever dreamed of running away with the circus? Not having any responsibilities? Eating popcorn and cotton candy all the time? Well it might not be as simple as that. Water for Elephants is a story about a young man who does just that, he runs away...

Rusko: the dubside of music

May 5, 2011

By DJ Keller Staff Writer Womp Womp Womp. Arguably the best way to describe dubstep is in those three words. This new genre has exploded in the last year, and is bringing in a whole new era of music. Electronic, techno, dubstep, party and dance music is sweeping across the US. Dubstep artists...

Augustana’s New Self-titled Album is a Dud

May 5, 2011

By Lauren Hartnett Staff Writer Augustana, an alternative rock band from San Diego, CA, just released their new self-titled album. The band's fourth full-length album consists of calm melodies and meaningful lyrics. But in general, the album winded up being mediocre. Augustana is most known...

And Now, a Slice of Something Completely Different

Apr 26, 2011

Matt Miller Staff Writer Westford is home to quite a few Pizza establishments. Whether you prefer WHOP, Presti’s or Silver Palate, Westford has anything your palate desires. But there’s one recent addition that not too many seem to know about. Where the not-so-prosperous Pizza Express once...

Soul Surfer: A Cheap Inspiration

Apr 26, 2011

By Jenie Michael Staff Writer Getting dressed, cooking, carrying books, driving; all of these are things which require arms, and two of them. Bethany Hamilton, professional surfer, is a real girl who lost her arm to a shark while surfing the waves of Tunnels Beach...