Cardboard signs, tattered sleeping bags, and averted glances are the usual signs of homelessness—the sights most people have been conditioned to look past on their way to work or class. It’s an uncomfortable reality that many would rather ignore than address. There is often unfair judgment and common...

Science isn't always considered fun, but that doesn't mean it can't be an enjoyable activity. Biology, chemistry, physics: there is a wide variety of opinions on all these fields of science. However, seniors Emelia Gorman and Kristina Park plan to tackle all these subjects by leading a science club that...

Shakespeare Club and Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) Club recently merged to form one after-school organization, Monsters & Monologues (M&M's), which focuses on both the fantasy game D&D and Shakespeare's literature. This change was made in hopes of attracting more membership, as previously,...

Buzzing flies, rotting banana peels, and soggy coffee grounds are not your typical high schooler's cup of tea (you can compost tea leaves, by the way). The smell alone deters many from having anything to do with composting, despite its well-proven benefits. Within institutions like schools, composting...

This fall, Westford Academy welcomes a new addition to its club roster: the Muslim Student Association (MSA). The MSA aims to create a supportive environment for Muslim students while educating the general public about Islam and Islamic culture. Although it is still in its early stages, the club...

At the ringing of the bell, room 238 floods with students. Eager participants find makeshift seats and fill their desks with colorful utensils. Students fill the inner folds of their carefully decorated cards with information about their day and their interests, knowing their letters are going towards...

Junior Meg Armstrong hasn't always been a fan of taking photos. The hobby is a recent one for Armstrong, who has a newfound passion for the art. She was shocked when she found that out of WA's 45 clubs, not one was for photography. So, she decided she'd just have to make the 46th herself. Determined...

When navigating life in a melting pot such as the US, it can be difficult for students to feel culturally understood, to feel truly comfortable embracing the rich customs that come along with their unique identity. Nonetheless, celebrating these differences is vital towards building a welcoming and inclusive...

As the new school year started, so did chess club. With around 15 people coming to the first meeting and the number staying the same each week since then, chess club has had a strong start.                                                                          ...