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WA Ghostwriter

The student news site of Westford Academy

WA Ghostwriter

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Make some stories

Make some stories

Alok Ganguly, Editor-in-Chief
Jun 2, 2016

High school is all about learning things, and that's what everyone told me before I entered WA's halls four years ago. But the most important thing that I learned was from this past year, and it wasn't...

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Student discipline has received a change in policy because of Chapter 222 in MA State Legislation.

State legislation causes WA policy changes

Alok Ganguly, Editor-in-Chief
Apr 13, 2016

Many students at WA might be shocked to learn that the ever-looming "Zero Tolerance Policy" was never actually a part of the student handbook. The term was used solely by Principal James Antonelli in his...

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The proposed trial schedule is a step in the right direction, but not good enough to actually affect change yet.

Opinion: Is the trial schedule effective?

Alok Ganguly, Editor-in-Chief
Mar 14, 2016

Monday, Feb 29th brought a new trial schedule to WA that aimed to reduce student stress during the school day. The more notable changes to the schedule included a time increase from four to five minutes...

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Students spend the new ten minute break talking with their friends in the hallways to reduce stress.

New schedule incites mixed reaction from WA

Alok Ganguly, Editor-in-Chief
Feb 29, 2016

Beginning February 29th, a new schedule will begin a trial period that will last until March 11th. While the schedule itself comes with a lot of minor changes to timing between classes, the most significant...

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Senior Owen Orford wants to serve in the Navy after high school.

Student strives to serve country

Alok Ganguly, Editor-in-Chief
Jan 22, 2016

Every year, the senior class of WA houses a few brave graduates who are willing to dedicate their lives to serving their countries. One of those young patriots from the class of 2016 is Owen Orford, who...

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Chaput stands with her peers at the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland.

Chaput encourages students to explore

Alok Ganguly, Editor-in-Chief
Jan 22, 2016

Often in high school students work on group projects cooperatively with one another. However, many do not think about working together for something more than a grade. Math teacher Elisabeth Chaput has...

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Pacifico has spent a lot of time as a vegan, and sees the benefits and detriments of the lifestyle.

The vegan lifestyle’s affect on you

Alok Ganguly, Editor-in-Chief
Jan 19, 2016

Currently, there are 16 million vegans in the United States. However, this new diet is often misunderstood by both vegans and non-vegans alike. So what exactly is the “Vegan Lifestyle”, and how...

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Teenagers should be getting 7-8 hours of sleep a night.

How much sleep do you really need?

Alok Ganguly, Editor-in-Chief
Jan 15, 2016

This time of year is always the most stressful for all students, and students typically sacrifice sleep in order to learn everything they need for midterm exams. Unfortunately, missing those few hours...

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The club focuses on educating students on financial topics.

Investment Club makes the big bucks

Alok Ganguly, Editor-in-Chief
Dec 15, 2015

A group of students are currently piloting a new club at WA where interested students can learn about managing their finances in ways never offered to them in traditional classes. Investment club, which...

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The Halcyon staff.

Fashion club showcases student styles

Alok Ganguly, Editor-in-Chief
Dec 10, 2015

The Ghostwriter has another publication to contend with at WA. Halcyon, WA’s student run premiere fashion club, is making waves at WA. Created by juniors Victoria Lee, Lily Shan, Esther Kim and Janice...

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Halo 5 Guardians is the next installment of the award winning franchise.

Review: Halo 5: Guardians

Alok Ganguly, Editor-in-Chief
Nov 3, 2015

Halo 5 Guardians was released on October 27, 2015, and brought with it one of the greatest multiplayer experiences of the year, easily marking itself as the new standard for competitive shooters. With...

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Students can use a DLT to do whatever they want, from studying to drawing to even just relaxing.

Opinion: No double A is A-Okay

Alok Ganguly, Editor-in-Chief
Nov 2, 2015

Students may notice a significant lack of time spent in homeroom this year, because WA is no longer holding "Double A" sessions regularly. These "Double A" sessions were supposed to fulfill an accreditation...

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The Golf team heads off to the state championships on Monday.

Golf team heads to state championship

Alok Ganguly, Editor-in-Chief
Oct 26, 2015

On Monday, October 26th, WA Golf Team will be competing in the state championships against multiple other teams from across Massachusetts. This year, WA Golf has had an astounding 11-3 record, and have...

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A Massachusetts General Hospital Study concerning the effects of marijuana over time will soon be taking place at Westford Academy.

Marijuana Study to begin week of Oct. 5

Alok Ganguly, Editor-in-Chief
Oct 4, 2015

Starting the week of October 5th, Westford Academy will be the site for a Massachusetts General Hospital study on the effects of marijuana use. The study, led by Dr. Randi M. Schuster, a neuropsychologist...

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Emma Paulauskas pitching

Softball loses to Methuen 2-1

Alok Ganguly and
Jun 16, 2015

WA Softball took Martin Field in Lowell today to face off against Methuen, and in a call that upset many WA fans, lost the game 2-1 in the top of the seventh inning. Starting off well, WA was able to...

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