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Try to stay calm

8 ways to keep calm during social distancing

Mateo Berman-Sample, Staff Writer Mar 16, 2020

Many people are feeling nervous about the pandemic that we are facing at the moment, right now, we are being told to quarantine ourselves and it can get pretty anxiety-producing to be at home for long periods of time. I have used a lot of the helpful techniques and activities to reduce my anxiety about...

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...

Coronavirus hits theaters

Coronavirus halts upcoming blockbusters

Mateo Berman-Sample, Staff Writer Mar 15, 2020

As many know, people are in a state of panic because of the coronavirus. Many schools have been shut down and other activities involving close interactions have been advised against such as, flying, use of public transportation, and any gathering with large numbers of people. This includes going to the...

Schools all over the U.S. cancel activities.

Coronavirus outbreak interrupts college process

Mahi Kandage, Editor-in-Chief Mar 13, 2020

The various strains of coronaviruses have resulted in a pandemic of COVID-19, a flu-like illness which deeply impacts the lower respiratory system. The virus, which originated in Wuhan City, China, has passed from person to person at a breakneck pace, finally infiltrating the United States. The pandemic...

Map of what countries have more cases of the Coronavirus currently in the world.

The risk of part-time jobs for students during the Coronavirus

Penny Joyce, Staff Writer Mar 13, 2020

The pandemic COVID-19, or Coronavirus, has been altering people's everyday life. At WA, major precautions are being taken to prevent sickness in the school, but most students still have to attend a part-time job after the school day. For many students, they are in contact with the public and interact...

Assistant Superintendent Kerry Clery discusses coronavirus updates at the School Committee Meeting.

School Committee Meeting addresses coronavirus matters

Mahi Kandage, Editor-in-Chief Mar 10, 2020

In light of the recent spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus) across the world, the School Committee Meeting met on Monday March 9 to address concerns regarding the impacts of the disease in Westford. In the absence of Superintendent Bill Olsen, Assistant Superintendent Kerry Clery gave a statement and answered...

Olsen issues coronavirus update due to the recent global situation

Olsen issues coronavirus update due to the recent global situation

Griffin Parker, Social Media Editor Mar 6, 2020

On Thursday, March 5, Superintendent of Schools Bill Olsen issued a statement to Westford Public Schools' staff regarding the coronavirus and measures being taken to control and prevent its spread. Olsen attended a meeting on Wednesday, March 4 with the Westford Health Department, who reported information...