"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...

Midterms have arrived and it is clear that there is a lot of anxiety and worry among Westford Academy students. Sophomore and staff writer Jonathan Li asks WA students which midterms are stressing them out the most.

You'll know one when you see one. Matcha in one hand, The Awakening in the other. A tote bag strapped around their shoulder in a show of poser feminism. Maybe it's just a joke, a sarcastic jab at the desperate man seeking the gaze of a woman. But maybe, just maybe, it has the potential to be something...

Throughout the four years of high school, students begin to set personal goals, hoping to lay a foundation for their future. Overloading schedules with high-level classes and participating in varsity sports every season of the school year is how many students believe they can set themselves up for the...

TikTok has been on the verge of being banned for over a year now, but this time around it's starting to feel like cutting off this platform that millions use for entertainment, creativity and connection might actually happen, which I believe will cause more harm than good. On Friday Jan. 10, 2025,...

With the excitement of festivities and winter holidays closely approaching, finding the perfect gift for someone can be challenging, especially when a Secret Santa gift exchange takes place. Adding on to these challenges, ensuring that an item meets a price is a struggle as well. Whether it is for a...

With the first quarter coming to a close at the end of October, and WA students entering the second quarter of the 2024-2025 school year, the idea of maintaining solid grades looms over their heads.  Last year, WA converted their grading platform from iPass to PowerSchool. After a year of adjusting...

As you walk through Westford Academy, you see people sporting energy drinks of various flavors. Pink Lemonade. Raspberry Peach. Mango Passionfruit. These flavors appeal to you, and as you walk into your first block class, you search up the drink brand. The bottle's label promotes “essential energy,”...

If you have ever found yourself unable to be productive due to being distracted by your phone, you are not alone. In fact, you are in the majority of all people on the face of the planet. The negative impact that phones have on our productivity in the real world translates directly into the classroom,...

In high school, the utmost priority for students is their academics. With this reality comes the responsibility to dedicate a great deal of time to schoolwork. This can be seen through students staying up late to complete homework assignments, meeting with teachers after school for extra help, and studying...

Almost every high school movie features at least one scene of students hanging out around decorated lockers, exchanging books and small talk. Whether it be a place to stash textbooks, leave notes, or simply catch up with friends in the hallway, lockers are shown to be the epitome of the American...

Students who drive themselves, along with those who are driven to school, understand the struggles of getting to WA on time. You might leave your house thinking you have plenty of time to get to school, but then as you get closer to Westford Academy, you are met with long lines of cars no matter which...