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The student news site of Westford Academy

WA Ghostwriter

When the polls are open, WA will be a place for voters to vote.

The importance of voting as a high school senior

Jack Zwirn, Co-Managing/Broadcast Editor Feb 11, 2024

Turning 18 in the United States unlocks new privileges. One of those is gaining the right to vote. With the next presidential election coming this November and Massachusetts having their primary election on March 5th, those who are eligible should know how to register to vote, as it is important to do...

The Class of 2025 election candidates prepare to deliver their speeches.

The Class of 2025 student government gets elected

Sara Zukowsky, Staff Writer Oct 2, 2021

During advisory on Friday, Oct. 1 2021, WA’s new freshman government was elected. The candidates gave speeches and students then voted online for their officers and student council representatives. Benjamin Durgin won President, Tanya Dayan won Vice President, Jane Kang won Secretary, and Somya...

Pete Buttigieg: "My goal is to be part of an effort to create a more unified, welcoming nation. [...] When I talk about love of country, I’m talking about a sense of loving in our country that begins with the simple fact that our country is made of people. You cannot love a country fully if you hate half the people in it.”

Why citizens came to hear Pete Buttigieg’s ideas for president

Srinithi Raj, Features Editor Jan 5, 2020

Pete Buttigieg is a moderate Democrat who staged a political rally in NH on Saturday, January 4th, in which over 100 citizens came to hear his potential plans if president. The Ghoswriter asked some participants why there were present at the event and what they think about Pete's ideas. 

Roberts, 3rd from right, at the annual spirit rally.

Roberts takes the lead as JSA’s new New England Vice Mayor

John Vassiliou, Editor Nov 4, 2018

The Junior State of America's New England Region has chosen its new Vice Mayor from Westford Academy's own chapter. Junior Zachary Roberts was recently elected to serve the position under Regional Mayor senior Rebecca Eneyni from Wellesley High School. JSA is broken up into ten “regions” with...

Local leaders work to better Westford in politics

Local leaders work to better Westford in politics

Kavya Desikan, Editor Jun 19, 2018

Westford is a town heavily involved in its local politics, and two residents who have worked tirelessly to improve Westford are Terry Ryan and Beth Shaffer Morrison. Ryan is a Westford resident truly immersed in Westford politics and is now looking to expand his horizons beyond just Westford. Ryan,...

Protests occur in the streets of Chicago

Love Trumps Hate?

Andrew Friel, Managing Editor Nov 28, 2016

Throughout the 2016 election cycle, Hillary Clinton and the Democrats constantly accused GOP nominee Donald J Trump of hateful rhetoric and general prejudice, coining the phrase "Love Trumps Hate" as a rallying cry against the Republican nominee and for Clinton herself. With the election now over and...

Teacher bias in politics: where's the line?

Teacher bias in politics: where’s the line?

Varshini Ramanathan, Sports Editor Nov 4, 2016

"What did you think of the debate last night?" In history classrooms across the country, teachers prompt students to share their feelings about the presidential election and current events. Discussions often become debates, and through it all, the teacher is expected to simply provide factual...

The election is on November 8th

Vote, it’s your duty

Ben Walker, Managing Editor Nov 4, 2016

As we approach the 2016 presidential election, we as a country, are seeing a rather large split in political views. For many Americans, they have given their full support for Hilary Clinton, but there is also a large support for Donald Trump. However, we have also seen a large number of Americans who...