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The biggest take-aways from the 3/3 School Committee meeting

Saanvi Arora, Executive News Editor
Mar 10, 2025

At the School Committee meeting on Monday, March 3, members unanimously passed the updated Transgender and Nonconforming Students Policy, discussed updates from the Districtwide Space Usage working group...

School Committee unanimously passes delayed WPS start times, addresses residents’ concerns

Saanvi Arora, Executive News Editor
Feb 10, 2025

The Westford School Committee unanimously voted in favor of delaying school start times for Westford Public Schools (WPS) at their meeting on Monday, Feb. 3. Starting in the 2025-26 school year, WA’s...

Photos: WA Gymnastics narrowly finishes in 2nd place against AB and CC

Saanvi Arora, Executive News Editor
Feb 2, 2025

WA Gymnastics came in 2nd place by a small margin at their home meet on Thursday, Jan. 30 against Acton-Boxborough Regional (AB) and Concord-Carlisle (CC), bringing their season record to 4-2-0. The final...

WA discusses deleveling certain 9th grade courses

Saanvi Arora, Executive News Editor
Jan 27, 2025

As part of WA’s School Improvement Plan, a document created by the WA School Advisory Council outlining administration’s goals for the new school year, conversations have occurred during the past month...

J.V. Fletcher Library provides resources for WA students during midterms

Saanvi Arora, Executive News Editor
Jan 19, 2025

During the week of midterm exams, the J.V. Fletcher Library is hosting an open study for WA students who would like several types of study spaces, as well as free refreshments such as pizza, candy, drinks,...

An online hate epidemic: an infection targeting the wellbeing of South Asians

Saanvi Arora, Executive News Editor
Jan 10, 2025

Dirty. Uncivilized. Smelly. Not pretty enough. This is the message that is being ingrained into the minds of young South Asians who consume any digital content about their country, parents, or themselves....

School-wide internet outage reopens conversation about Wi-Fi issue

Saanvi Arora, Executive News Editor
Sep 14, 2024

A student's phone receiving no cell service in the senior parking lot.

The bridge between buildings: a day in the life of WA’s curriculum coordinators

Saanvi Arora, Executive News Editor
Dec 2, 2024

At the ringing of the bell, a frenzy emerges from each of Westford Academy’s classrooms. The sound of materials being quickly shoved into backpacks, chatter between students, and the collective voice...

Tyler, The Creator unmasks in eighth studio album, ‘Chromakopia’

Saanvi Arora, Executive News Editor
Nov 20, 2024

As one of the most culturally impactful and stylistically eclectic artists in the hip-hop sphere, when rapper and record producer Tyler, The Creator drops any new music, everyone stops to listen. And after...

Hanly embarks on a new chapter, leaving behind a legacy of mental health advocacy

Saanvi Arora, Executive News Editor
Oct 28, 2024

With 17 years as a member of Westford's Board of Health, 22 years as Stony Brook Middle School's nurse, and a lifetime of being a mental health advocate under her belt, Sue Hanly is beginning a new chapter...

A tale of two exams: the scary cost of success

Saanvi Arora, Executive News Editor
Oct 21, 2024

As a kid, I always dreamed big. From going to an Ivy League university to becoming a neurosurgeon, nothing could get in my way. However, when I got to high school, those dreams started taking hit after...

A young voter’s guide to Massachusetts’ ballot questions

Saanvi Arora, Executive News Editor
Oct 8, 2024

As the state election on Nov. 5 rapidly approaches, Massachusetts voters will not only be casting votes for presidential candidates, senators, and local officials, but also to change five state laws. As...

Carrying the boats: Aeder commits to University of Rhode Island

Saanvi Arora, Executive News Editor
Sep 29, 2024

Aeder poses for a photo as she carries her boat back after finishing practice.

Confronting the harsh reality: we are living in a dystopian world

Saanvi Arora, Executive News Editor
Jun 17, 2024

You walk over to the dystopia section of your local bookstore, and pick up the first book you see. You flip to the first page and read about high society members attending a gala in elaborate clothing...

Talbott gallops to UNH to pursue a professional horseback riding career

Saanvi Arora, News Editor
May 22, 2024

She holds the memories of her childhood close to her - lining up small horse toys given to her by her mom as she watches her favorite cartoons, a rotation of any show with horses in them. As a little kid,...

Korchev awarded title of Class of 2024 Valedictorian

Saanvi Arora, News Editor
May 19, 2024

The end of senior year brings a time when students often reminisce about their accomplishments throughout their academic careers. And for senior Alex Korchev, he has one more accomplishment to add to the...

Westford approves Proposition 2 ½ override to be added to May 7th ballot

Saanvi Arora, Co-News Editor
Apr 28, 2024

A general operating budget for FY25 that includes a Proposition 2 ½ override, also known as Article 1, was approved to be placed on the May 7 election ballot with a ⅔ majority of 1190:694 at Westford’s...

Dress shopping: say yes to the stress

Saanvi Arora, Co-News Editor
Mar 31, 2024

Growing up, I always dreamed of what my perfect prom dress would look like. Would it be floor length? Would it have rhinestones and sparkles? And as WA’s version of Junior Prom, Cotillion, approaches...

Soundbytes: What are students’ thoughts on the town’s budget crisis?

Saanvi Arora, Co-News Editor
Mar 17, 2024

With Westford currently facing a $6-8 million deficit, the town will either need to acquire additional sources of revenue through a Proposition 2 1/2 override, or there will be severe cuts to school and...

Shakespeare Club hosts Monologue Madness to raise money for the World Literacy Foundation

Saanvi Arora, Co-News Editor
Mar 14, 2024

From making swords to acting out plays, Shakespeare Club has become a safe space for many students to come together over their appreciation of William Shakespeare. Now, the club will be sharing this interest...

An overview of potential cuts to elementary and middle schools

Saanvi Arora, Co-News Editor
Feb 15, 2024

With Westford currently facing a $6-8 million deficit, the town will be experiencing many cuts to school and town services. Among those affected will be the town’s elementary and middle schools where...

WA Girls’ Basketball suffers 56-37 loss against Concord-Carlisle

Saanvi Arora, Co-News Editor
Feb 1, 2024

WA Girls’ Basketball lost 56-37 in a tough matchup against Concord-Carlisle (CC) on Tuesday, Jan. 30, making their overall season record 3-10. CC managed to gain a significant lead over WA right from...

Westford Academy reported to have the highest carbon footprint in Westford

Saanvi Arora, Co-News Editor
Jan 15, 2024

Westford Academy was found to be the largest energy user and have the largest carbon footprint of all the municipal buildings in Westford after the town's Clean Energy and Sustainability Committee conducted...

Girls’ Basketball suffers loss against Malden Catholic in first game of the season

Saanvi Arora, Co-News Editor
Dec 17, 2023

On Friday, Dec. 15, WA Girls' Basketball lost to Malden Catholic with a final score of 44-31 at home. Malden Catholic started the game off in the first quarter with a large lead, an obstacle for WA...

The Class of 2025 hosts a pie fundraiser for the holiday season

Saanvi Arora, Co-News Editor
Nov 26, 2023

The Class of 2025 is holding a pie fundraiser in which anyone can order pies until the deadline of Dec. 2 at 3 pm during the Holiday Bazaar to support the junior class. The pies will be available for pickup...

Beyond Words makes a comeback after pandemic

Saanvi Arora, Co-News Editor
Nov 21, 2023

For many writers, it can be difficult to find a safe space to share their work in a professional and encouraging environment. Beyond Words is a club that has solidified itself as this welcoming place...

25 years later, Little Shop of Horrors returns to WATA

Saanvi Arora, Co-News Editor
Nov 13, 2023

25 years ago, the Westford Academy Theater Arts program (WATA) was born. To commemorate this anniversary, WATA is bringing back the show that started it all, Little Shop of Horrors. With Little Shop...

Westford faces $6-8 million deficit; cuts to school and town services possible

Saanvi Arora and Deepa Gautam
Nov 6, 2023

Westford will be facing a total $6-8 million deficit by fiscal year 2026 (FY26) due to major town expenses increasing beyond the expected revenue in upcoming years. In order to meet these budget needs,...

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Saanvi Arora, Executive News Editor

The biggest take-aways from the 3/3 School Committee meeting

School Committee unanimously passes delayed WPS start times, addresses residents’ concerns

Photos: WA Gymnastics narrowly finishes in 2nd place against AB and CC

WA discusses deleveling certain 9th grade courses

J.V. Fletcher Library provides resources for WA students during midterms

An online hate epidemic: an infection targeting the wellbeing of South Asians

School-wide internet outage reopens conversation about Wi-Fi issue

The bridge between buildings: a day in the life of WA’s curriculum coordinators

Tyler, The Creator unmasks in eighth studio album, ‘Chromakopia’

Hanly embarks on a new chapter, leaving behind a legacy of mental health advocacy

A tale of two exams: the scary cost of success

A young voter’s guide to Massachusetts’ ballot questions

Carrying the boats: Aeder commits to University of Rhode Island

Confronting the harsh reality: we are living in a dystopian world

Talbott gallops to UNH to pursue a professional horseback riding career

Korchev awarded title of Class of 2024 Valedictorian

Westford approves Proposition 2 ½ override to be added to May 7th ballot

Dress shopping: say yes to the stress

Soundbytes: What are students’ thoughts on the town’s budget crisis?

Shakespeare Club hosts Monologue Madness to raise money for the World Literacy Foundation

An overview of potential cuts to elementary and middle schools

WA Girls’ Basketball suffers 56-37 loss against Concord-Carlisle

Westford Academy reported to have the highest carbon footprint in Westford

Girls’ Basketball suffers loss against Malden Catholic in first game of the season

The Class of 2025 hosts a pie fundraiser for the holiday season

Beyond Words makes a comeback after pandemic

25 years later, Little Shop of Horrors returns to WATA

Westford faces $6-8 million deficit; cuts to school and town services possible

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