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The student news site of Westford Academy

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The student news site of Westford Academy

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School committee selects the hybrid model

School committee selects the hybrid model

Anushka Patil, Co-Editor-in-Chief Aug 11, 2020

The school committee made the decision on Monday, August 10, to implement a hybrid model with the option of a remote learning academy for the 2020-2021 school year. After last week's meeting on Wednesday, August 5, the school committee still needed time to process the presented information. At this week's...

A picture viewing the aluminum bells on the trail.

Five trails you need to hike during quarantine

Ivy Howard, Staff Writer Apr 18, 2020

Due to the difficult events of COVID-19, people have been trying to figure out what to do to occupy themselves since they cannot go out to large public places and events. However, this outbreak opens opportunities for people to perform outdoor activities and get in shape. One of the best activities to...

Outback serves to customers during Corona

Outback serves to customers during Corona

Morgan Smith, Staff Writer Apr 17, 2020

With the spread of COVID-19, dining at restaurants is not permissible. However, Outback Steakhouse, like many other local restaurants, is now providing different strategies, such as take-out and delivery to still enjoy their food. The first step in the new process is going online and placing your...

Seven things to do to spend more time outside

Seven things to do to spend more time outside

Sara Zukowsky, Staff Writer Apr 15, 2020

After four weeks of social distancing, it is safe to assume that you have run out of things to watch on Netflix. You probably have no energy after spending hours on end indoors doing absolutely nothing. Your body needs is begging you to spend time outdoors. Here is a list of seven things you can do to...

Empty shelves at Walmart

We need to calm down

Keertana Gangireddy, Photography Editor Mar 17, 2020

I recently took a trip to the Westford Whole Foods with my family, and the sight I was met with upon entering the grocery store startled me. Fresh produce, bread, milk, baby formula, frozen food, toilet paper, you name it, it was all gone. People have recently been stocking up on food and supplies...

"Banned Book Jacket Series" by Jordan Key

Seven ways to occupy yourself at home during COVID-19 social distancing

Srinithi Raj, Features Editor Mar 17, 2020

Inevitably, by the third or fourth day of staying at home, you're so bored you wish you were back in school again. Especially with a three-week-long period of social distancing, it can be difficult to find both enjoyable and stimulating things to do. Here is a list of seven ways to entertain yourself...

An anti coronavirus sign

The unseen dangers of the spread of COVID-19

Sara Zukowsky, Staff Writer Mar 15, 2020

Coronavirus was initially just the flu for most people. It wasn't anything that needed to be regarded seriously. But now as people begin to see how consequential the cases were in Italy and China, they begin to realize that this is something that needs to be stopped. As of right now, students and...

COVID-19 cancellations

COVID-19 cancellations

Ronan Lovely and Anushka Patil Mar 12, 2020

(Update 4:00 pm March 16) Principal Jim Antonelli sent out an email around 12 AM updating Westford Academy students and parents that distance learning will not occur. He mentioned teachers can only use Google Classroom in order to update and check-up on students — not to continue their teachings.  “At...