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Welcome sign hanging at the main entrance of WA at STUCO's annual Holiday Bazaar.

STUCO re-opens its annual Holiday Bazaar

Sophia Keang, Co-Managing Editor Dec 2, 2021

With the glistening snow, cinnamon-scented candles, and pumpkin spice lattes, Westford residents know that the Holiday Bazaar is near.  Last year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, STUCO was unable to hold its annual Holiday Bazaar. However, this year, WA’s halls will be filled with cheer during the...

Left: Album cover of "Red," 2012; Right: Album cover of "Red (Taylor's Version)," 2021

“Red (Taylor’s Version)” transforms 2012 classic

Pravar Mukkala, Opinions Editor Nov 14, 2021

After its release nine years ago, "Red" was praised as the quintessential Taylor Swift album, not only because of the plethora of genres and the experimental nature of the record, but because each song, and the entire album itself, tells a story. Once Swift's masters (original recordings) to her...

New WA interim Artistic Director Maggie Sulka smiles for a picture.

Meet Maggie Sulka: WA’s interim Artistic Director

Sophia Keang, Co-Managing Editor Sep 24, 2021

From playwriting to directing and even to acting, Maggie Sulka has done it all. Towards the end of the 2021 school year, Westford Academy Artistic Director Michael Towers announced his temporary leave of absence. Many were worried about what would happen to the annual WATA plays and theatre classes Towers...

Tierney choses McGill for new experiences and personal growth

Tierney choses McGill for new experiences and personal growth

Keertana Gangireddy, Co-Managing Editor May 29, 2021

Through crossing the United States-Canada border to head onwards to our northern’s neighbor’s distinct French-speaking province, 290.2 miles marks the distance between Westford and Montreal– a distance only further enlarged by their cultural and regional differences. Senior Megan Tierney is...

The picture on the left is the cover of the original Fearless from 2008, and the cover on the right is the one for the 2021 re-recording.

It was the night things changed: Fearless (Taylor’s Version)

Pravar Mukkala, Staff writer May 11, 2021

When Taylor Swift announced that she would re-record her first six albums, Swifties and the general public alike waited on the edge of their seats, eager to see what she would do first. Well, the saga has begun with a new version of 2008's Fearless, named Fearless (Taylor's Version), on April 9, 2021. Swift...

The importance of bullet journaling on students

The importance of bullet journaling on students

Prajana Sriram, Staff Writer Jan 23, 2021

At the beginning of a new year, people set resolutions regarding their time management and organization while others set lifestyle goals. Other people are trying to prioritize self care this year during the pandemic. Bullet journaling is the perfect solution for meeting all of your goals for this this...

Pro-Trump rioters close in on the U.S. Capitol building on January 6, 2021.

Unraveling extremist symbols and groups from the Capitol riot

Sophia Keang, Reviews-Opinions Editor Jan 15, 2021

Pro-Trump mobs stormed the Capitol building, on January 6, 2021, hoping to stop the certification of the 2020 presidential election. Images from the insurrection show rioters in D.C. proudly displaying an arrangement of symbols and slogans, which to many Americans, uncovered an alternate political universe...

Students discuss Capitol Building riot and political climate

Keertana Gangireddy, Co-Managing-Editor Jan 10, 2021

On January 6, 2021, thousands of Trump supporters stormed the Capitol Building in an effort to overturn 2020 election result, where Joe Biden defeated Donald Trump. On January 9, the WA Ghostwriter talked with six students about the riot, as well as their perspectives and hopes regarding the current...

Soundbytes: students make new year's resolutions

Soundbytes: students make new year’s resolutions

Divya Sambathkumar, Co-managing Editor Jan 3, 2021

With the end of an unprecedented and noteworthy year, students are looking forward to 2021 to fulfill their goals. New year's day was perfect to identify a few goals and expectations students have for this new year, so here are a few WA students' new year's resolutions.

Soundbytes: students' 2020 recaps

Soundbytes: students’ 2020 recaps

Anushka Patil, Co-Editor-in-Chief Dec 23, 2020

After an eventful year, many students at Westford Academy look forward to a fresh start in 2021. With the new year approaching, students at WA shared their 2020 recaps as well as the lessons they learned this year.