Srivas Arun

La Ferla travels across the world for college, returns to second home

Srivas Arun, Co-Managing Editor
Jun 20, 2024

The wooden boards of the farm stand give the building a rustic feel.

Popularity vs. Personal Ideals: making the educated vote

Srivas Arun, Co-Managing Editor
Oct 7, 2024

The divide between the Democratic and Republican parties has grown wider as the 2024 election approaches.

WAGS dampens their season record with 3-1 loss against Weston

Srivas Arun, Co-Managing Editor
Sep 27, 2024

Westford Academy Girls’ Soccer (WAGS) may have lost the upper hand in their game against Weston High School on Sept. 26, but they braved the elements and persevered through 90 minutes of near constant...

Unified Basketball expands inclusivity at WA

Srivas Arun, Co-Managing Editor
Sep 17, 2024

Senior captain Ella Diruggiero rushes down the field with the ball.

WA Field Hockey struggles to overcome North Andover in 0-3 loss

Srivas Arun, Co-Managing Editor
Sep 9, 2024

WA Field Hockey held their ground against North Andover High School (NAHS) but failed to match their opponents’ decisiveness during their Friday, Sep. 6 game, resulting in a 0-3 loss for WA and downgrading...

Connection remains with the Class of 2024 as they graduate

Srivas Arun, Co-Managing Editor
Jun 8, 2024

The Class of 2024 graduated on Friday, June 7 at the Westford Academy Trustees Field, marking the end of a four year journey filled with unforeseen changes. Despite concerns about the weather, Friday...

2024 Class Speaker Alex Kwon emphasizes connection in final send off

Srivas Arun, Co-News Editor
Jun 7, 2024

The mention of the year 2020 never fails to stir up memories of desks distanced far apart, makeshift remote classes, and near constant feelings of isolation. However, within that shroud of hardship lies...

[Photo] Robotics club brings 3D printers to a public space

Aditya Bhardwaj, Staff Writer
May 28, 2024

(Left to right) Leaders of the robotics capstone Renée Michaud, Connor Weiss, Nick Franklin, Jacob Bluestein, and Jonathan Tang pose for a picture in front of one of the 3D printers.

Student driven decisions remain at the forefront in face of budget deficit

Srivas Arun, Co-Managing Editor
May 23, 2024

Due to the failure of the override of Proposition 2 ½ at the May 7 Town Election, Westford Academy and the Westford Public Schools will be facing severe budget cuts and reductions. However, according...

WA slams Billerica in 3-0 victory

Srivas Arun, Co-News Editor
May 1, 2024

The team chemistry of Westford Academy Boys’ Volleyball was on full display as they dominated Billerica Memorial High School (BMHS) in a 3-0 home match on Monday, April 29, increasing their season record...

Cirrus embraces the sweet rewards of spending time in nature

Srivas Arun, Co-News Editor
Mar 29, 2024

Jugs upon jugs of maple syrup line the shelves of grocery stores waiting to be plucked off, purchased, and poured over pancakes. It is not often that the hard work necessary to harvest this sweet syrup...

Bandoleros balances unique Mexican flavors with an elegant ambiance

Srivas Arun, Co-News Editor
Mar 22, 2024

Large glass panes shine warm orange lights into the parking lot. Dark wooden fixtures, hanging plants, and a painting of charros, Mexican horse back riders, line the inner walls of the brick building,...

Electives are the basis of an engaged and enthusiastic student body

Srivas Arun, Co-News Editor
Mar 16, 2024

From dissecting organisms to writing critiques, electives are undeniably one of the most important aspects of Westford Academy. The numerous topics students are able to explore not only add character to...

Student forum for budget information fosters civic engagement

Srivas Arun, Co-News Editor
Feb 25, 2024

A student forum for budget information, organized by the Westford Academy Student Senate and Student Advisory Committee (STAC), was held on Thursday, Feb. 15 from 2-3 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center...

WA refuses to back down to Bedford in energy-filled 53-42 victory

Srivas Arun, Co-News Editor
Jan 28, 2024

Senior Vishal Rampur jumps above a Bedford defender to shoot a basket.

WA Wrestling takes down Northeast Metro Tech with 41-36 victory

Srivas Arun, Co-News Editor
Dec 22, 2023

Westford Academy Wrestling remained firmly in the lead throughout their second meet of the season, beating out Northeast Metro Tech with a score of 41-36 and increasing their season score to 2-2 on Wednesday,...

‘Godzilla Minus One’ is a feat of cinematography

Srivas Arun, Co-News Editor
Dec 16, 2023

With a possible Academy Award nomination and multiple Japanese film festival nominations under its belt already, Godzilla Minus One has made it known that it is not just another monster movie. Takashi...

WATA’s 25th Anniversary highlights one of WA’s most successful programs

Srivas Arun, Co-News Editor
Dec 6, 2023

The bell lobby is filled with almost 600 people standing shoulder to shoulder, eagerly waiting for the doors of the Performing Arts Center (PAC) to open. Decorations and photos of past performances line...

School Committee acknowledges WA students, policy changes, and special education during 11/20 meeting

Srivas Arun, Co-News Editor
Nov 25, 2023

During the Westford School Committee meeting on Nov. 20, committee members acknowledged the Academic Excellence Recipients of the Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24), reviewed the benefits of the special education...

AI: an unavoidable, fickle tool in the future of classroom learning

Srivas Arun, Co-News Editor
Nov 16, 2023

On November 30, 2022, education was forever changed with the release of an AI chatbot known as ChatGPT. Now, one year later, "artificial intelligence" has become more and more synonymous with cheating...

Boo Grams are an undeniable success thanks to online ordering

Srivas Arun, Co-News Editor
Oct 27, 2023

Hands to Haiti has raised over $1,200 so far during their sale of Boo Grams this week due to new online ordering and advertising, making this their most successful year of Boo Grams sales to date. Boo...

Hands to Haiti explodes in popularity

Srivas Arun, Co-News Editor
Oct 27, 2023

At the end of last school year, less than ten people were consistently attending the Hands to Haiti meetings, and the existence of the club in upcoming years was largely uncertain. However, that fear is...

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La Ferla travels across the world for college, returns to second home

Popularity vs. Personal Ideals: making the educated vote

WAGS dampens their season record with 3-1 loss against Weston

Unified Basketball expands inclusivity at WA

WA Field Hockey struggles to overcome North Andover in 0-3 loss

Connection remains with the Class of 2024 as they graduate

2024 Class Speaker Alex Kwon emphasizes connection in final send off

[Photo] Robotics club brings 3D printers to a public space

Student driven decisions remain at the forefront in face of budget deficit

WA slams Billerica in 3-0 victory

Cirrus embraces the sweet rewards of spending time in nature

Bandoleros balances unique Mexican flavors with an elegant ambiance

Electives are the basis of an engaged and enthusiastic student body

Student forum for budget information fosters civic engagement

WA refuses to back down to Bedford in energy-filled 53-42 victory

WA Wrestling takes down Northeast Metro Tech with 41-36 victory

‘Godzilla Minus One’ is a feat of cinematography

WATA’s 25th Anniversary highlights one of WA’s most successful programs

School Committee acknowledges WA students, policy changes, and special education during 11/20 meeting

AI: an unavoidable, fickle tool in the future of classroom learning

Boo Grams are an undeniable success thanks to online ordering

Hands to Haiti explodes in popularity

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