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

Kavya Desikan, Editor
Oct 30, 2018

Players wait for the ball to land

WA Chemistry department faces more change

Kavya Desikan, Editor
Oct 30, 2018

Howard-Donlin's former room

Khalid experiments with Suncity

Kavya Desikan, Editor
Oct 28, 2018

To say Khalid Robinson (better known as Khalid) had a successful debut in 2017 is an understatement. In 2017, not only did Khalid release his double-platinum debut album titled American Teen, but he also...

Christine Blasey Ford: an American hero

Kavya Desikan, Editor
Oct 1, 2018

Brett Kavanaugh. At this point in the Supreme Court nomination process, we all have heard his name at least once. Whether it be discussing it in class or reading and watching the news, we've all at least...

Local leaders work to better Westford in politics

Kavya Desikan, Editor
Jun 19, 2018

Westford is a town heavily involved in its local politics, and two residents who have worked tirelessly to improve Westford are Terry Ryan and Beth Shaffer Morrison. Ryan is a Westford resident truly...

Top 5 foods at the Strawberries N’ Arts Festival

Kavya Desikan, Editor
Jun 18, 2018

The Westford Strawberries N' Arts Festival is an annual event which takes place in the Westford Common that showcases great local food and art. Hosted by the First Parish Church United of Westford, it...

Rico Nasty begins major-label career strong with ‘Nasty’

Kavya Desikan, Editor
Jun 17, 2018

The newly-signed Atlantic Records recording artist Rico Nasty is one of the few gems coming out of the DMV (D.C.-Maryland-Virginia area) rap-scene. Compared to other SoundCloud rappers, Rico Nasty is...

43rd annual Strawberries N’ Arts Festival offers a day of entertainment for all

Kavya Desikan, Editor
Jun 16, 2018

On Saturday, June 16th, the 43rd annual Strawberries N' Arts Festival took place on the Westford Common. The festival, which is sponsored by the First Parish Church United of Westford (often referred to...

[Photo] The Class of 2018 graduates with Roberge in their hearts

Mahi Kandage, Editor
Jun 3, 2018

Madison Wiser smiles singing "The Middle" by Jimmy Eat World.

Waterhouse to remember Matt Roberge in speech

Kavya Desikan, Social Media Manager
Jun 1, 2018

Traditionally, each graduating class is addressed by one of their peers as class speaker to reflect on their four years together at Westford Academy. This year’s class speaker, Erika Waterhouse, will...

New class centers on post Cold War foreign relations

Kavya Desikan, Social Media Manager
May 31, 2018

Beginning in the 2018-2019 school year, the History Department at Westford Academy will be offering a new college preparatory course for seniors that centers on US foreign policy after the Cold War. The...

[Photo] WA locks in on school security

Mahi Kandage, Sports Editor
May 30, 2018

School Resource Officer Geoffrey Pavao stands in front of WA.

[Photo] New midterm policy backfires

Jan 23, 2019

Physics instruction spreads from the whiteboard to the windows.

[Photo] New requirements bring frustration

Jan 23, 2019

[Photo] MCAS testing disturbed due to Internet outage

Mar 26, 2019

The Weeknd made me cry, but I’m okay with that

Kavya Desikan, Social Media Manager
Apr 23, 2018

The king of R&B is finally back after almost a year and a half. The Weeknd (Abel Tesfaye) has finally released a follow up to his critically acclaimed Starboy titled My Dear Melancholy,. This new...

Arming teachers is not the answer

Kavya Desikan, Social Media Manager
Mar 19, 2018

The shooting at Parkland, Florida, has left many concerns about school safety prominent in the public conscience. Due to this, new ideas are being brought up almost every day in an effort to improve security....

Boy’s Basketball falls to Algonquin 71-53

Kavya Desikan, Social Media Manager
Jan 30, 2018

On Saturday, January 27th, Westford Academy Varsity Boys’ Basketball faced off against Algonquin at TD Garden during the fifth annual Good Sports Invitational, losing 71-53. The game...

[Photo] Girl’s Basketball falls to Wachusett at TD Garden

Mehul Shrivastava, Features Editor
Jan 29, 2018

Junior Morgan Rose looks to pass the ball.

Travis Scott and Quavo disappoint on Huncho Jack, Jack Huncho

Kavya Desikan, Social Media Manager
Jan 21, 2018

Travis Scott and Quavo spent all of 2017 dominating the rap game. The release of Huncho Jack, Jack Huncho on December 21, 2017, should have been something similar to a victory lap. However, upon listening...

[Video] Administration meets with ADL amid racial tensions

Mehul Shrivastava, Features Editor
Jan 19, 2018

On December 14, The Anti-Defamation League came in to conference with the administration at WA. It was a full work day of training requested by Jenny Kravitz, the science curriculum coordinator and the...

WAGB wins battle against AB

Kavya Desikan, Social Media Manager
Jan 18, 2018

Last night, Westford Academy Girl's Basketball faced off against Acton-Boxborough and won, maintaining a consistent lead as they continuously out-scored them. WA stayed just ahead of AB during the...

Photos: Boy’s Basketball at Greater Lowell Holiday Tournament

Kavya Desikan, Social Media Manager
Jan 2, 2018

WA beat Haverhill 53-34 and advanced on to the semifinal at the Greater Lowell Holiday Tournament hosted at Westford Academy.

WA welcomes local veterans in honor of Veteran’s Day

Kavya Desikan, Social Media Manager
Nov 13, 2017

Every year at Westford Academy, history teacher Stephen Scully invites veterans of the United States Armed Forces to speak about their time in service and give advice to those interested in joining the...

Stop praying and start doing

Kavya Desikan, Social Media Manager
Nov 2, 2017

Over the past two years, anytime a tragedy happens Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat becomes filled with hashtags like '#Prayfor____'. Whether it be a terrorist attack or a natural disaster, the top trending...

Reicela Petravica is ready for WA

Kavya Desikan, Social Media Manager
Nov 2, 2017

Junior Reicela Petravica is the only Latvian exchange student here at WA, and will be spending an entire year here. Petravica transferred in partnership with the AFS intercultural program, a program used...

[Photo] Freshman Sanders to lead the show

Athena Lewin, Staff Writer
Oct 19, 2017

[Photo] Student Council introduces changes to annual spirit rally

Oct 16, 2018

Seniors cheer on their classmates as they compete

Westford ablaze over concerns at special meeting

Kavya Desikan, Social Media Manager
Oct 17, 2017

On October 16, 2017, at Abbot Elementary, the town of Westford hosted a special town meeting to address more 'time-sensitive' issues in the district. Issues ranged from budget adjustments to retail marijuana...

WA Girls’ Soccer powers ahead of CC 3-0

Kavya Desikan, Social Media Manager
Sep 27, 2017

Yesterday on September 26th, WA Girls Soccer won against Concord-Carlisle 3-0 by playing a game full of strong teamwork between offense and defense. The first half was played evenly by both teams,...

[Photo] Escape Room comes to Westford

Alisha Sabnis, Advertisment / Print Manager
Sep 25, 2017

It’s time to hold teens responsible

Kavya Desikan, Social Media Manager
Sep 18, 2017

On August 28th, 2017, an eight-year-old biracial child was assaulted by a group of white teens by hanging him from a tree in Claremont, New Hampshire. The incident occurred while an eight-year-old...

Racial slurs tarnish WA’s safe environment

Kavya Desikan, Staff Writer
Jun 9, 2017

Recently, there has been an increase in the use of racially insensitive language, that endangers the ‘safe environment’ promised in Westford Academy mission statement. With a heated political climate...

The smile behind the snack shack

Kavya Desikan, Staff Writer
May 31, 2017

Brenda Mahar is a friendly face seen by almost every student at WA everyday. She manages the snack shack that serves breakfast in the morning and additional snacks in the morning. Known and loved by many,...

Photos: Boy’s Volleyball Crushed by AB 3-0

Kavya Desikan, Staff Writer
May 11, 2017

On Tuesday, May 9, WABV lost to Acton-Boxborough in a crushing defeat 3-0. Each set had the audience at the edge of their seats, and the Ghosts played hard, but did not manage to pull through by the end....

Behind the Scenes of FEN

Kavya Desikan, Staff Writer
Apr 9, 2017

Girls’ Basketball advances to D1 central finals

Kavya Desikan, Staff Writer
Mar 6, 2017

Last night, Girls Basketball won against Worcester North in a frustrating offensive game, leaning on defense to prop them up and maintain their lead as they finished 50-33. Quarter one set the atmosphere...

In Defense Of Planned Parenthood

Kavya Desikan, Staff Writer
Feb 4, 2017

Planned Parenthood is one of the most controversial federally funded organizations currently running in the United States, clouded by controversy and misinformation. Planned Parenthood is a valuable organization...

WA Girl’s Basketball is Victorious Against Wachusett Regional

Kavya Desikan, Staff Writer
Jan 8, 2017

On January 3rd, WA's Varsity Girl's Basketball Team went head to head with Wachusett Regional, winning 61-50. The first quarter started off strong with WA forcing a turnover in the first minute and...

Photos: WA Girls Basketball Vs. Cambridge Rindge and Latin

Kavya Desikan, Staff Writer
Dec 20, 2016

Emma Monville’s Newest Venture: Westford

Kavya Desikan, Staff Writer
Dec 9, 2016

Freshman Emma Monville sits on the floor of the makeup rooms backstage during the Servant of Two Master's last run. Manville, who painted Trufalldino's face, had to completely re-do his entire face after...

Does the Government Have Business in Religion?

Kavya Desikan, Staff Writer
Dec 7, 2016

On December 6th, the German Chancellor proposed that veils, especially those that cover the face should be banned wherever legally possible. This would ban Muslim women from wearing veils and clothing...

Exchange program to bridge the gap

Kavya Desikan, Staff Writer
Nov 4, 2016

Tim Curran is a 7th-grade history teacher from Stony Brook Middle School who is piloting an exchange program with Amanda Everett, a history teacher at Westford Academy. The program was created by the head...

Chausse takes on Latin and WA

Kavya Desikan, Staff Writer
Oct 5, 2016

Colleen Chausse is a new Latin teacher at WA this year teaching Latin I, III Honors, IV Honors, IV & V CP, who the Ghostwriter had the chance of interviewing. Q: How long have you been teaching? A:...