I’m sitting at my dining room table, stressed out over the question of whether I’ll be admitted to my top schools or not. I press review and submit, and then the numbers start to add up, one after another: $80, $80, $90, $75, $80. Before I know it, the application purchases alone have accumulated...

Last names have been removed to protect source's identities. Gambling has been a prominent aspect of sports culture for the majority of history. Ever since gambling online through sportsbooks became officially legalized as of March 10, 2023 in Massachusetts, the volume has increased significantly....

When it comes to being a teenager, being able to pay for everything you not only want, but also need, can be one of the biggest challenges. Between the cost of minimum wage and the consistently increasing prices for gas and food, many teenagers have problems with their budget. Whether teenagers have...

Due to constraints from the town budget, Westford Academy has cut funding for its substitute program from $45,000 annually, to just $30,000. To compensate for this loss, WA has instituted a new system for how it will administer classes while their teachers are absent. In previous years, WA's system...

Due to budget cuts in the school system, the activity fee for students who want to do clubs will be raised from 60 dollars to 100 dollars next year. We asked seven people if they think this increase will affect students and activity attendance. Here are their answers:

By Craig Brinkerhoff Copy Editor This time of year, seniors have become regulars in the guidance office, checking in on college applications and worrying about how to pay for college. Westford senior Jenna Bencivenga has found a way to combine her college desires with padding her pockets and...