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WA Ghostwriter

The student news site of Westford Academy

WA Ghostwriter

A picture of a school lunch.

Why free school lunch in Massachusetts benefits all students

Noah Brown, Social Media and Graphic Design Editor Oct 14, 2023

Over the course of the past year, the Massachusetts government has been working on a statewide decision to make lunches free for every student in the commonwealth. Based on new federal and state support, a new policy has enacted a four percent tax on incomes of millionaires in the state. With the...

Rosie's brings the feeling of home but the food doesn't measure up

Rosie’s brings the feeling of home but the food doesn’t measure up

Grace Hsu, Staff Writer Jan 13, 2023

Located in the heart of North Chelmsford, Rosie’s Diner is a cozy and warm breakfast and lunch place full of red-and-white checkered chairs, assorted paintings, and the smell of bacon. The waitresses are kind and patient and the diner is well-decorated, with hearts on the windows and various plants...

An example of a lunch the school provides.

WPS should do a better job with inclusive lunches

Pravar Mukkala, Staff writer May 26, 2021

As part of the shift from a hybrid to a completely in-person schedule, lunch is that one period that everyone looks forward to. It's a break from classes, you can catch up with your friends, and most importantly, you can eat. While some students bring their lunches from home, most students eat the lunches...

WA's bell lobby.

Closing the flag and bell lobbies is reasonable

Varshini Ramanathan, Co-Managing Editor Feb 3, 2018

One of my most enduring memories of lunch in freshman and sophomore year is the sinking feeling of walking into the cafeteria with my friends two minutes late and finding that there was nowhere to sit. I remember dragging chairs from far corners of the room and jostling for a place with ten other kids...

Fuse Bistro's thin crust pizza, with its signature house-pulled mozzarella cheese.

Fuse lights a new spark in Westford

Mahi Kandage, Sports Editor Jan 14, 2018

Fuse Bistro - the newest occupant of the small farmhouse at the intersection of Powers Road and Rt 110. The restaurant makes use of local ingredients to create an ever changing menu of dishes that reflect the seasons. The new Westford branch of Fuse is an addition to the original location in Lowell....

Opinion: Grade level lunches will help students

Opinion: Grade level lunches will help students

Tony Yacavone, Staff Writer Jan 7, 2018

The current school lunch system is inherently detrimental to students. It is random whether or not you will be placed in a lunch with people you know. At WA, there are four lunches that occur during long block every day. Each room number is scheduled for one of these four lunches. Students are put in...

Put it on my card

Mar 1, 2013

By Alex Gounaris & Nicole Souza Staff Writers The Westford Academy cafeteria has entered a new age of electronic purchases and touch screen technology. Tuesday, February 26, was the first day students experienced Nutri-Kids, a computerized point of sale system allowing students and faculty...

What makes a good teacher?

Dec 12, 2012

By John Devereaux Staff Writer The Ghostwriter surveyed some Westford Academy students about what they consider to be good attributes of a teacher.

An acoustic guitar, which most of the songs contained as background noise during the Listening Lunch

Student talent showcased during Listening Lunch

Nov 1, 2012

by Alok Ganguly Staff Writer On Wednesday October 24th, several students and teachers gathered in the library. Tablecloths were set up, and students sat and chatted with their friends while eating lunch in a calmer setting than the lunchroom. Calming, relaxing, and soft music was played and sung...

The new, healthier snack bar

Cafe takes a turn for the healthy

Sep 24, 2012

By Kyle Auger Sports Editor The food served at the cafeteria at Westford Academy will look very different this year and all can be attributed to the healthy eating initiative. Everything from the pasta to the pizza to dessert will be created with more farm-fresh ingredients and whole grains. "From...