On April 5, millions of Americans raised their signs and voices as part of a nationwide campaign protesting Donald Trump’s presidency. Dubbed the “Hands Off” movement, these demonstrations erupted in response to sweeping federal funding cuts and more than 116 executive orders passed in the last...

The state of Massachusetts adopted a new set of guidelines for health and physical education this September, after a Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) vote. The new frameworks, replacing the 1999 version, provide more comprehensive standards regarding physical education, and introduces...

As a teenager, identity is at the forefront of one's mind. Along with managing academics, extracurriculars, and finalizing plans for the future, teenagers in today's world must figure out who they are. And while many factors play a role in a person's identity, one of the most important ones is a sense...

The Day of Silence is an annual day to spread awareness for bullying and harassment for the LGBTQ community at school.  GLSEN (Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network) has been a huge part of the event since April 1996. Every year the organization sets a day to spread awareness and schools from around...

Westford Academy, through the initiative of and organization from the Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA), is preparing for its annual Day of Silence to occur on Wednesday, March 21. With this event, students can choose to use their silence to show their support for the LGBTQ community. This year, GSA has...

This list is comprised of well known terms and a few many do not know. It is not a complete list, as these terms can mean something different to everyone. It would also be longer than a book if we included them all. This is intended to inform readers on the different members of the LGBTQ+ community. Agender-...