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Moonlight is the Best Movie of 2016

Moonlight is the Best Movie of 2016

Sujosh Mukherjee, Staff Writer Feb 17, 2017

2016’s Moonlight, released limited November 18, but wide released February third, so I was not able to see it until then, could be regarded as "the little movie that could". Director Barry Jenkins has only directed one other film before Moonlight, called Medicine for Melancholy back in 2008. The...

Udupi Bhavan in Lowell

Gulabi Udupi

Alisha Sabnis, Advertising Manager Feb 15, 2017

I recently was able to dine at Udupi Bhavan, a South-Indian vegetarian restaurant located in Lowell, MA. The meal included a buffet stacked with a variety of dishes from sweets to spices. The building is located at 1717 Middlesex Street and the restaurant is open Tuesday-Friday from 11:30am to 3:00pm...

Assassin's Creed disappoints

Assassin’s Creed disappoints

Dinesh Shanthakumar, Staff Writer Jan 31, 2017

The creators  of Assassin's Creed based their game off a simple concept, roaming around and getting into awesome fights. Then, they added a logical historical plotline, along with stellar graphics, an extended map and some parkour action and boom, you got yourself a multimillion dollar earning franchise. Assassin's...

Stem and Bean takes root in Westford

Stem and Bean takes root in Westford

Mahi Kandage, Staff Writer Jan 17, 2017

Located in a chic yellow farmhouse on Rt 110 in Westford, MA, Stem and Bean is en route to being a go-to coffee shop for Westford teens and adults alike. An independently-owned, one-of-a-kind business, Stem and Bean is known for its rich, warm hot chocolate as well as coffees, teas, and nitro brews....

Patriots Day tells the story of the Boston Marathon Bombings

Patriots Day: A must see movie

Ben Walker, Co-Editor-in-Chief Jan 13, 2017

Recently, I had the chance to view Patriots Day at the Boston AMC. Although the film isn't supposed to hit theaters nationally until January 13th, it is now showing in Boston and other limited theaters. This movie has an all-star cast, with Mark Wahlberg playing fictional character Officer Tommy...

The entrance to Muffins on Main

Muffins on Main promises a sweet start to your day

Varshini Ramanathan, Sports Editor Jan 13, 2017

The Ghostwriter was recently able grab a bite of breakfast at Muffins on Main, a Westford bakery that advertises fresh scones and muffins. The atmosphere, food, and service alike were excellent, and the store has earned its place as one of my favorite breakfast places. The shop is located just...

Pancakes from Forage Village Breakfast

Forge Village Breakfast disappoints

Kai-Jia Yue, Social Media Manager Jan 5, 2017

Forge Village Breakfast re-opened recently, and the Ghostwriter had the displeasure of trying it first hand. As we entered the diner, we were met with a welcoming atmosphere and friendliness as the waiters called out to some customers by first name. There are ten tables and a counter which holds...

A medium cheese pizza

Pizzeria Presti renews itself

Ben Walker, Managing Editor Dec 20, 2016

Recently, the Ghostwriter had the chance to eat at Pizzeria Presti, another pizzeria on 2 East Prescott Street in Westward. This hadn't been my favorite pizza place in Westford in the past, but after a recent experience at Presti, it has renewed itself. When we first entered the pizzeria, we noticed...

Allied Disappoints

Allied Disappoints

Sujosh Mukherjee Dec 5, 2016

Director, Robert Zemeckis returns with a brand new installment to his filmography, Allied. Zemeckis’s previous achievements include Forrest Gump, and the Back to the Future films.  Therefore, it is fair to say, this movie was highly anticipated. Allied is about an intelligence officer named Max...

The crazy bread served with the three sauces, smoked tomato humus, Calabrian cheese spread, and artichoke mista.

Bravo Evviva Cucina

Brendon Wong, Staff Writer May 19, 2016

Evviva Cucina opened its business in Westford's Cornerstone Square in 2013. This Italian restaurant features meals from pizzas to sandwiches. In addition, they feature many recipes from Italy, which are either authentic meals, or Old-School Italian-American foods. As customers enter, they are greeted...

Lost in "The Forest" of Boredom

Lost in “The Forest” of Boredom

Shaina Gerald, Staff Writer Jan 10, 2016

A day after the movie, The Forest, was released, the Lowell Showcase Cinema was packed with eager thrill seekers to watch the supposed horror movie. However, many left the theater disappointed. The Forest tells the story of Sara Price (Natalie Dormer) looking for her troubled twin sister, Jess (Natalie...