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Breaking down the recall election of six School Committee members

Srinithi Raj, Features Editor Feb 26, 2020

Westford resident Sue Higgins has been collecting signatures for an official recall referendum election against School Committee members Avery Adam, Chris Sanders, Gloria Miller, Alicia Mallon, MingQuan Zheng and Megan Eckroth as of Wednesday, February 12. Higgins and her team expect to collect their...

An executive session taking place

The legality of executive sessions under review

Keertana Gangireddy, Photography Editor Feb 26, 2020

The School Committee has been holding executive sessions regarding Superintendent Bill Olsen's contract, sparking major controversy. There has been an uproar to remove the six committee members who voted against Olsen, as the conversation regarding his contract renewal was not public. Generally, the...

McCuin, the freshman who started the petition.

Students create petition for Estabrook

Keertana Gangireddy and Unnati Bhat Dec 11, 2019

Among the recent budget cuts in our school department, English Teacher and Cross Country/Track Coach Michael Estabrook may be let go. In an attempt to save his job, freshman Emma McCuin started a change.org petition Tuesday evening, December 10th. The petition gained popularity through many students...

Opinion: Diwali celebration long overdue

Nov 1, 2012

By Anastasha Echavarri News Editor Several families and friends are gathered and celebrate a special occasion to honor their religion. Lamps known as diyas are lit all around the house and fireworks are setting off outside. Families go to pray at temples and special foods are prepared. The celebration...