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Quizlet restrictions limit students’ ability to study effectively

Simrah Azmi, Staff Writer Oct 6, 2022

“You’ve finished up your free practice test. Upgrade to Quizlet Plus and get unlimited practice tests for this set.” I stared at the screen, and my confusion lasted about two seconds before being replaced by a cold, resigned understanding.  It was a few weeks ago when I was studying for the...

What do students have to say about this year's cancelation of finals?

Soundbytes: What do students think about the cancelation of finals?

Sophia Keang, Co-Managing Editor Feb 4, 2022

Due to the increased amount of stress and pressure COVID-19 has had on students and teachers, WA decided to cancel finals for the third year in a row since the start of the pandemic. While standardized testing is one of WA's contributing attributes to the academic rigot of the school, many students have...

A look inside the Country Store.

Kimball Farm Country Store gives a homey and cozy vibe

Katie, Hall Jan 7, 2022

Kimball Farm is known for its delicious, homemade ice cream, mini golf, and so much more. It is a fun place to spend the day with friends in the summer. The country store, however, has been a place commonly overlooked due to its lack of popularity. However, I decided to pay the store a visit. As I...

Host of Survivor, Jeff Probst

Season 41 of ‘Survivor’ is a family-friendly thriller

James McDermott, Co- Sports Editor Dec 11, 2021

Season 41 of "Survivor" has been one like no other. Shocking, never-before-seen twists have left viewers on the edge of their seat, but that is not the only thing that has made Season 41 special. "Survivor" is a reality television series where eighteen castaways all compete for a one million dollar...

The Pledge of Allegiance unnecessarily brings religion into schools

The Pledge of Allegiance unnecessarily brings religion into schools

Jackie Clay, Staff Writer Nov 5, 2021

As the announcements come on, everyone stands up when the newscaster announces the Pledge of Allegiance. Students feel compelled to stand and put their right hand over their hearts. They speak the words they have had memorized since kindergarten. But this daily ritual shouldn't be expected of the students...

A common Khmer dish of mango salad with mint (left), white rice (middle), and baked mackerel fish (right).

My story: Assimilating into Western culture

Sophia Keang, Co-Managing Editor Oct 6, 2021

"What is that?” the girl who walked past my table asks as she points to my lunch. I respond, with confusion, and ask her what she had meant. She continues to point at the food in the container and then covers her nose. The scent of my lunch filled the noses of those within a radius of six feet around...

Danbury Trashers Logo

The Trashers bring sirens to Danbury

James McDermott, Sports Editor Oct 6, 2021

Untold: Crime and Penalties: The Danbury Trashers is a fascinating story about a minor league hockey team created by a man named Jimmy Golante. Jimmy Golante was a crime boss who was the mastermind behind his entire operation, and he used the Trashers as a cover-up to hide behind. Golante’s first...

Ocho Cafe menu

Ocho Cafe has found its rhythm…but not its spice

Amelia Jarrett, Features Editor Sep 24, 2021

Early this summer, Ocho Cafe opened it's doors. Among their first customers was Ghostwriter Opinions Editor Pravar Mukkala, who found the restaurant's vegetarian options lacking, cold, and practically drowning in sour cream. I was curious if anything had changed since his review, and took a trip to the...

Juniors Amanda Chavalier, Alex Whitney, Mahi Kandage, and Jessica Chavalier posing in their formal dresses during their Cotillion in 2020.

Semi-formal…more like a semi-bad idea

Sara Zukowsky Sep 21, 2021

It took all afternoon to get ready. Your makeup is gorgeous; your hair is curled to perfection. You’re wearing the shimmery dress that you bought last school year at the mall with your mom and the heels that will sparkle in the moonlight. You arrive at the football field and take pictures with your...

"This is a Robbery" is sure to steal your attention

“This is a Robbery” is sure to steal your attention

Isaac Cho, Staff Writer Apr 27, 2021

Are you interested in organized crimes? Mysterious cases that have gone unsolved for years? If so, then “This is a Robbery” is the perfect series for you. This four-part Netflix documentary released on April 7, 2021, unravels the mystery behind the robbery at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum and...

For young people of color, finding their cultural identity can be confusing.

You’re not whitewashed; you just deserve better

Unnati Bhat, Social Media Manager Apr 7, 2021

Dear fellow people of color, you're not whitewashed; you just deserve better. If you're a person of color in a predominately white area, you've probably heard the term "whitewashed" at least once in your life. You may have been called it, know people who have been called it, or even have been the...

Soundbytes: students reflect on quarantine anniversary

Soundbytes: students reflect on quarantine anniversary

Sophia Keang, Reviews-Opinions Editor Mar 13, 2021

Exactly one year ago today, Westford Public Schools shut down as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak in Massachusetts. Businesses shut down, schools closed, unemployment rates spiraled, toilet paper went out of stock, and no one knew anything. Students were clueless about how an unexpected vacation would...