Since its release in 2016, Moana has established itself as a beloved Disney classic for all audiences complete with beautiful visuals, a memorable soundtrack blending Polynesian influences and contemporary pop, and compelling characters. Moana follows the journey of adventurous teenager Moana (Auli'i...

Mickey Mouse first appeared in the 1928 film Steamboat Willie, where he was seen piloting a steamboat and whistling a cheery tune. The movie would immediately gain widespread acclaim and influence the direction of animation. Almost a century later, Mickey, one of the most well-known cartoon characters...

It's 3 a.m., and I am standing in a nearly empty airport, coffee and student ID in hand. The nerves of getting on the next plane to Chicago without my parents are setting in, but also the excitement of it all. And, even though the trip hasn’t started yet, I can predict how beneficial it will be for...

When we think of a Hispanic movie, what may come to mind is likely some combination of stereotypical foods like tacos, sombreros, and gang activity--unfortunately. With such a caricature being asserted in so many Latin-based films, I expected Disney's "Encanto" to be yet another Chipotle joint in the...

I vividly remember revering Westford’s senior experience as a middle schooler and underclassman, envisioning myself capping off my grade school experience with an exhilarating four days at Disney World along with my class. However, the recent decision from administration to cancel the trip for the...

There have been mixed reactions in regards to the cancelation of the 2022 Disney trip for seniors. Some were relieved, yet some were enraged. The Ghostwriter had the chance to ask seniors how they felt about the cancelation.

The Westford Academy administration has decided to cancel the senior class of the 2022 Disney trip and the 8th grade Washington DC trip due to the pandemic. This decision was presented during the school committee meeting on November 22nd, 2021. The administration team explained their concerns about...

When picturing a Marvel superhero, most would imagine their favorite characters partaking in fast-paced action scenes, consisting of epic battles where the heroes always defeat the villains and save the day—not trapped in a sitcom making corny jokes. So when Disney+ released WandaVision on January...

On Christmas day, Disney released a new animated film titled Soul featuring the voices of Daveed Diggs, Jamie Foxx, Tina Fey, Rachel House, and many others. With just enough action and funny moments as heart-warming scenes, Soul, which is streaming exclusively on Disney +, is definitely a profound family...

Although COVID-19 cases are on the rise in Massachusetts, traditional senior events such as Prom, Disney, and Capstone, haven’t yet been definitively cancelled by WA Administration for the class of 2021.  According to Betsy Murphy, the Dean of the Class of 2021 and Student Activities, both Prom...

On Nov. 25, Disney+ released a documentary titled Folklore: The Long Pond Studio Sessions. The film is a collection of performances of the songs of Taylor Swift's surprise album. Released in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic on July 24, 2020, the album, titled Folklore, explores themes different...

On November 22, 2019, Frozen II hit theaters across the country. As a result, many fans of the first film rushed to their local cinemas to enjoy this enthralling movie. Carrying on the legacy of its preceding film, Frozen II draws in audiences with deeper, more detailed character personalities and...