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Jack Wood's "Born to Wander" has been resurrected

Jack Wood’s “Born to Wander” has been resurrected

Anthony Cammalleri, Feature Editor Nov 4, 2016

The progression of a musician's fame is a romantic notion, one that can inspire a young band to go on playing shows in small urban venues until a minuscule level of success creeps its way in, disguising itself as a "big break". There is a central cliché surrounding the notion of a young musician who...

WA takes on democracy with mock election

WA takes on democracy with mock election

Anthony Cammalleri, Feature Editor Nov 4, 2016

720 WA students and faculty members voted in a mock election on November third, in order to determine the majority's opinion on both state and federal issues. With a ballot similar to that of the actual 2016 election, issues ranged from who to elect as the next United States president to decisions...

Massachusetts: yes weed can

Massachusetts: yes weed can

Anthony Cammalleri, Feature Editor Oct 20, 2016

On November 8th, Massachusetts voters will exercise their democratic rights, making decisions which will outline the direction of The United States, and the state of Massachusetts. One of these decisions will be made by checking “yes” or “no” on Question 4, which will make marijuana legal...

WA Varsity Football defeats Dracut 21-18 in season opener

Anthony Cammalleri, Features Editor Sep 10, 2016

Yesterday, September 9th, WA Varsity Football beat Dracut High School 21-18 in the first game of the season, starting the Grey Ghosts off on a strong note this fall. WA fans, although leaving in good spirits, held a high air of optimism even before the players set foot on the field. Looking around,...

Emma Orfanos regains possession over the ball in the game's second half.

Photos: Girls’ Varsity field hockey opener

Anthony Cammalleri, Features Editor Sep 7, 2016

In the season opener, WA Girls' Varsity Field Hockey beat the Weston Wildcats 2-1 today, starting the season off on a bright note for the Grey Ghosts. Although tied for the first half of the game, WA played aggressively throughout the second half, refusing to surrender possession to any opponent,...

WA Boys' Varsity Volleyball team holding their trophy after winning the North Division  One Championships.

WA Boys’ Varsity Volleyball wins North Championship tournament

Anthony Cammalleri, Staff Writer Jun 8, 2016

WA Boys’ Varsity Volleyball beat the Chelmsford High Lions last night, Friday, June 7th in the Division One North Championship Tournament match at Tewksbury Memorial High School after the fourth game. This was not only the first Volleyball North title, but also surprised many Grey Ghost fans who expected...

Cirque du Soleil's Kurios shocks East Boston

Cirque du Soleil’s Kurios shocks East Boston

Anthony Cammalleri, Staff Writer Jun 1, 2016

In a large tent stationed on the outskirts of Suffolk Downs, East Boston, one might stand patiently, some complimentary popcorn in one hand, and anticipate what would appear at that moment to be a quintessential circus performance.  There are, after all, host entertainers outside: women on long stilts...

Alison Mulhern taking a shot in the first quarter.

Girls’ Basketball falls to Wachusett 45-38

Anthony Cammalleri, Staff Writer Mar 7, 2016

The Westford Academy Girls Varsity basketball team lost to Wachusett 45-38 at Worcester Polytechnic Institute on Sunday March 6th, removing the Grey Ghosts from district playoffs, and ending their season. Head Coach Russ Coward felt confident, yet apprehensive in the moments preceding the game. “I...

Introducing Jesse Daniel Smith

Introducing Jesse Daniel Smith

Anthony Cammalleri, Staff Writer Mar 7, 2016

It had been around a year since the first time I heard the opening line of A World We Never Asked to Join by Jesse Daniel Smith. Around 2:00 AM on a Thursday night, I took a break from the assignment that was keeping me up, and gazed out a window which I had left open, hoping that the sounds of cars...

An Idiot's Guide to The 2016 Elections

An Idiot’s Guide to The 2016 Elections

Anthony Cammalleri, Staff Writer Mar 1, 2016

As we undergo the presidential primary elections state-by-state, politics have saturated the mainstream media. Over the last few months, it has become commonplace to hear discussions of the upcoming presidential campaign anywhere and everywhere from televisions to classrooms. With a nation divided...

The Ghostwriter "Feels the Bern"

The Ghostwriter “Feels the Bern”

Ghostwriter Staff Mar 1, 2016

This week, the Ghostwriter staff voted to endorse Vermont Senator Bernard Sanders for the 2016 Primary elections. After panel discussions on varying political views, the decision was made to endorse two candidates: one Democrat and one Republican. Eventually, the staff decided to endorse Marco Rubio...

Senior Captain  Bobby Hartman fights for possession of the ball in the last quarter.

WA Boys’ Varsity Basketball loses to Acton-Boxborough

Anthony Cammalleri, Staff Writer Feb 12, 2016

The Westford Academy Boys’ Varsity Basketball team lost to the Acton-Boxborough Colonials 62-51 Friday, February 11th at Acton-Boxborough High School. This defeat acts as a buffer, but not a complete roadblock on the Grey Ghosts’ journey to playoffs, considering the boys’ Varsity team is still...