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[Photo] What clubs should you join?

Aug 30, 2019

Helen Zhou named salutatorian

Kavya Desikan, Print Managing Editor
Jun 7, 2019

Senior twins Alexandra and Sophia Bohenko share a sweet moment after receiving their diplomas

Kavanagh says goodbye to WA

Kavya Desikan, Print Managing Editor
Jun 10, 2019

After 33 years of teaching, US History teacher Donna Kavanagh will be concluding her career in education at the end of this 2018-2019 school year. Kavanagh’s journey into education began through substitute...

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5 female rap artists changing the game

Kavya Desikan, Editor
Apr 8, 2019

I am officially sick of new male rappers today. It seems like today, all that ever hits the airwaves is either the same bubblegum pop or boring mumble rap on the Top 50 radio stations. So, in an attempt...

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[Photo] What I wish I knew as a freshman

Aug 30, 2019

The halls of WA

[Photo] WA cancels midterms and finals for the 2020-2021 school year

Oct 7, 2020

Student studies in the WA library

[Photo] Don't let others define success for you

Jun 7, 2019

[Photo] The weighted GPA needs to stay

Dec 18, 2019

A student works in a classroom

[Photo] GPA class acts as extension to guidance department

Oct 31, 2019

[Photo] Guidance department adapts to the hybrid model

Sep 23, 2020

The entrance sign to the guidance office

[Photo] Budget breakdown III: Outdated state aid hurts towns statewide

Apr 9, 2019

The flag outside Westford Academy.

[Photo] Budget breakdown I: Immediate effects

Apr 9, 2019

[Photo] Four more years: Welcome to high school

Sep 1, 2019

[Photo] Westford Board of Health takes Triple E precautions

Sep 14, 2019

The fields of Westford Academy

[Photo] Seven pieces of advice for freshman year

Jun 10, 2019

[Photo] Senior have enough privileges

Apr 5, 2019

Seniors' cars parked in the senior parking lot at Westford Academy.

Unique Valentine’s gifts for your special someone

Kavya Desikan, Editor
Feb 5, 2019

Are you looking to surprise your special someone on Valentine's Day in the most unorthodox way? These days, flowers and chocolate are overrated and expensive. Here are some great alternatives to give your...

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WA Girl’s Basketball comes out on top at TD Garden

Kavya Desikan, Editor
Jan 23, 2019

On January 6th, 2019, Westford Academy Girl's Basketball faced off against Groton-Dunstable at TD Garden, beating them 60-55 in an intense game of back and forth. Groton and WA opened the game strong,...

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Partisanship is now paramount

Kavya Desikan, Editor
Jan 23, 2019

The political climate in this country is growing more and more hostile each day, what with fights like the border wall debate eating up headlines that is all at the expense of federal workers and contractors...

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New midterm policy backfires

Kavya Desikan, Editor
Jan 23, 2019

It's no secret that the end of the first semester is a stressful one for students at Westford Academy. With students rushing to finish their assignments, studying for tests and quizzes, and preparing for...

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Combating burnout

Kavya Desikan, Editor
Jan 23, 2019

We're finally halfway through midterms and have survived the pre-midterm test rush. For many, this four-day weekend that you envisioned as a productive four days that you can use to knock your last three...

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Challenge Success has room for improvement at WA

Kavya Desikan, Editor
Jan 23, 2019

Last year, Westford Academy joined a year-long program called Challenge Success, a program out of Stanford University focused on alleviating student stress and redefining what success is. Utilizing data...

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New requirements bring frustration

Kavya Desikan, Editor
Jan 23, 2019

Beginning with the class of 2020, new graduation requirements were implemented for all students, consisting of a one half-year Fine/Performance Art class, two full years of a Foreign Language, and four...

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[Photo] Playing the stress away

John Vassiliou and Griffin Parker
Jan 20, 2019

WAGB huddles at TD Garden

[Photo] WA cuts down on busywork

Varshini Ramanathan, Editor-in-Chief
Jan 20, 2019

Senior Jun Hong does his homework in the library.

[Photo] WA staff manages mental health

Mehul Shrivastava, Managing Editor
Jan 20, 2019

Mental health issues have been affecting WA students for several years.

Stony Brook proposed to be renamed in honor of Superintendent

Kavya Desikan, Editor
Nov 1, 2018

On Monday, September 24th, Westford Academy Principal James Antonelli made a surprise proposal at the Westford School Committee meeting to rename Stony Brook Middle School the 'Everett V. Olsen Middle...

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Girls’ Soccer shuts out Cambridge in last game of regular season

Kavya Desikan, Editor
Oct 30, 2018

On October 29, Westford Academy Girls' Soccer faced off against Cambridge Rindge & Latin for their last game of the regular season. The game, which was initially scheduled to be on October 4, resulted...

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WA Chemistry department faces more change

Kavya Desikan, Editor
Oct 30, 2018

Following Westford Academy chemistry teacher Matthew Howard-Donlin's last-minute departure from Westford Academy, Curriculum Coordinator Jenny Kravitz and Principal Jim Antonelli sought a replacement to...

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