Skip to Main Content
The student news site of Westford Academy

WA Ghostwriter

The student news site of Westford Academy

WA Ghostwriter

The student news site of Westford Academy

WA Ghostwriter

A graphic representing opinions being ignored.

How society dictates our opinions

Sreevarsha Kamal, Staff Writer Mar 9, 2026

"Keep it to yourself." Who actually decides what can and cannot be said? The constant worry of offending someone, accidentally addressing something controversial, or becoming a social outcast has become a prevalent issue in society. There seems to be a requirement for a balance between what can be...

Protecting Net Neutrality protects free speech

Protecting Net Neutrality protects free speech

Andrew Friel, Co-Editor-in-Chief Dec 12, 2017

Right before Thanksgiving, the FCC announced its intentions to repeal the Obama-era policy of Net Neutrality. The repeal vote is set to take place on December 14, and the effects, if repealed, will be much larger than we can imagine. Most simply, the policy requires internet service providers (ISPs)...