Is Christmas a dirty word?

Dec 18, 2014

As the holiday season approaches, the school has to ensure its staff members will remain Politically Correct as not to offend any students. I understand that it is important to recognize various religions and holidays, but why is a Christian holiday like Christmas considered so taboo?

Little-known FDA policy revealed

Dec 8, 2014

With the blood drive tomorrow at Westford Academy, some students have been taken aback by a rule put in place by the Food and Drug Association in 1983.

Announcements incite discomfort

Oct 30, 2014

Friday Morning Sports announcements have been something students look forward to every week for years. This year however, some heads have been turned in the presence of inappropriate comments made by the anchors about specific students.

Top 10 Halloween Movies

Oct 28, 2014

Halloween is one of the best times of the year, especially when it comes to movies. Here a few picks for thrill-seekers and people who would rather watch something on the funnier side.

Elections warrant student respect

Oct 9, 2014

Upcoming freshman elections warrant much deserved student respect from students.

Opinion: Opting in for the future

Apr 1, 2014

The hallways of Westford Academy have been buzzing with news of the controversial PARCC testing holding its first field test on April 9th. Students were informed of the option to not participate in the testing, which would be detrimental to the future of this assessment.

Opinion: No PARCCing zone

Apr 1, 2014

By Lauren Cullen Managing Editor The past few weeks, WA students have been talking about the PARCC test. Most of the talk is of the negative, because the assessment is unfair to the students taking it. After last night's School Committee meeting, it was brought to the attention of the selected...

The “Sports” of the Olympics

Mar 3, 2014

By Anthony Giovino Staff Writer In truth, the Winter Olympics are, for the most part, called what they truly are: games. The so-called "sports" of these Olympics are no more a sport than cleaning the house, or building structures. And yet, if somebody were to put a timer on those activities and...

A touch of reality

Mar 3, 2014

High school is meant to serve as the transition years to smoothly allow students to pursue a new life after school, whether it be college or a career, but so far, I do not feel like I have been adequately prepared in many aspects of my high school career.

Adderall here at WA

Feb 26, 2014

The use of prescription drugs in the United States has skyrocketed over the past few years. The Ghostwriter has investigated the use of these drugs at Westford Academy.

Tips for course selection

Feb 12, 2014

With course selections fast approaching, the Ghostwriter gives you 9 tips for planning out your upcoming '14-'15 school year.

An unnecessary test change

Feb 4, 2014

By Kai-Lou Yue Business Manager This year in the spring of 2014, Massachusetts is requiring some public schools to hold field testing for the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC), a test that will likely replace the MCAS in the state. If all goes as planned, in...