The 2025 Fall Fling, formerly known as the Fall Semi-Formal and Homecoming, was hosted by the Westford Academy Student Council (STUCO) on Saturday, Oct. 25. Instead of continuing the two-year tradition of restricting underclassmen from attending, this year, the dance was opened up to all grades. This...

In our society, masculinity and femininity are often associated with gender, rather than as an expression of self. Masculinity is considered an expression of manhood, the state of being a "real man," and femininity is an expression of womanhood, the state of being a "real woman." Gender stereotypes...

The coronavirus affected everyone in many different ways. It especially affected students, who have not had an entirely normal school year for three years.  The last time the current sophomores had a normal year was in their seventh grade year, as COVID hit in their eighth grade, and this is the first...

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...

Vicha Ratanapakdee, 84, was assaulted walking alone in a neighborhood in broad daylight on January 28; he died two days later. Noel Quintana, 61, was on his way to work when a stranger started to kick his bag and slit his face with a box cutter on February 3. Marc Quidit, 49, was shot by an armed robber...

New start times for the 2021-2022 school year have been proposed in order to lift budget constraints in Westford Public School district. The Westford School Committee will vote on the final timings at their meeting on March 8. This vote will decide whether or not Westford Academy's current start time...

As a Korean-American, I take great pride in my heritage and roots and am very proud to call myself a Korean. I love the culture, the language, and people, and am always excited whenever I see others being able to enjoy the aspects of Korean culture.  Unfortunately, it can often be done in an incorrect...

"Does anyone in this class speak Chinese?" my history teacher asked as she flipped through the slideshow detailing the Five Dynasties of Ancient China, "Sophia, how would you pronounce this?". I looked up befuddled as the whole class stared at me. "I don't know," I said as my voice shook, "I don't speak...

Monopoly is one of the most recognizable board games on the market. Players take turns moving their pieces along the board, acquiring property, and hoping to become just that—a monopoly, through real estate investment. However, one wrong move could easily lead to bankruptcy, ending the hopes of having...

Below, are the most recently published stories on the WA Ghostwriter. Staff Writer Estella Cui talked to Detective Geoffrey Pavao about his departure from WA: https://waghostwriter.com/73396/features/detective-pavao-salutes-goodbye/ Staff Writer Mackenzie Adam detailed the continuation of the...

My great grandfather was the classic embodiment of the American Dream. He was the first generation of his family to be born on American soil, and the first to dedicate part of his life to the preservation of the freedom that his parents sought for him. James by no means had it easy in his life; he was...

When a student leaves school to go home, they face the hardship of being lost because the school doesn't teach them basic life skills in any classes. Specifically, they struggle managing house management and everyday life skills. Among the many classes given, the administration has yet to incorporate...