At the beginning of the pandemic, many students turned to the internet to occupy themselves during quarantine. One application that grew exponentially because of this was TikTok, an app that allows people to share short videos and create content of varying topics. Among the creators with substantial...

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...

I am an introvert in the simplest sense. My home has always been my place to hide from people and to take a break from the chaos of social interaction. But thanks to the pandemic, it isn’t my escape anymore. Instead, for many months, it has been the place that I have wanted to leave the most.  Not...

TikTok is an app that has blown up over the past couple of years. The short, just-for-fun videos that are posted on the app have turned into a way to occupy many people for hours. Just like many other kids our age, I have spent a lot of time during the past few years, especially during quarantine, scrolling...

Whether it be through chorus, theatre, or orchestra, Westford Academy excels in its musical departments. This excellence comes from ambitious students who are passionate about their craft and yearn to express themselves musically. However, many students, with other commitments in mind, do not have the...

Something I wish I could’ve told myself two months ago is “appreciate going to school”. That's something I never in a thousand years would've thought I'd say. For me, school was hard, getting up at 6:30 AM every day was not easy, but now just the idea of going to a place with hundreds of people...

I have watched everything on Netflix. Well, not everything, but very close to it. I have rewatched series that I’ve watched thousands of times, and I am plain old bored after two months in quarantine.  I have tried so hard to not be bored, though. I’ve invested my time in learning all the new...

With everyone at home in quarantine, people are looking for outlets to escape the confines of their houses. The internet has helped many fill that void for many people, but there's only so much you can do before scrolling through Twitter and Instagram becomes mindless and boring.  Something that might...

With school online and most people no longer working at the office, many people are spending more time at home. If you're bored and have nothing to do, caring for plants is a great way to pass the time. Houseplants can also make a room feel more cheerful and cozy! If you're new to houseplants, here's...

If you're like me, and almost everyone I know, you've done a lot of relaxing and sleeping during this quarantine. This is forcing us to try to find ways to stay active. Well, look no further, because I have compiled a list of the best ways to stay in shape during this quarantine. Go for a walk....

The past month has been anything but normal for the students at WA. COVID-19, more commonly known as the coronavirus, has hit the US and has interrupted the daily lives of pretty much every citizen. Schools across the country including WA have been closed, and families are ordered to quarantine themselves. With...

After four weeks of social distancing, it is safe to assume that you have run out of things to watch on Netflix. You probably have no energy after spending hours on end indoors doing absolutely nothing. Your body needs is begging you to spend time outdoors. Here is a list of seven things you can do to...