2017's "Alien: Covenant" was very highly anticipated for me. Not just because it was going to be a fun horror film, but because the 'Alien' franchise, is one of my favorite film series of all time. Director Ridley Scott takes the handle once again with this film, fresh off the financial success of...

Yes. It is. Over the past few years, the topic of racial and queer oppression has really come front and center in today's culture. Especially with the recent presidential election, the talk of these topics has really been boosted over the past few months. Although some people don’t think it still...

Today's high school students have an extensive amount of pressure on them, not just school-related, but also to find themselves and figure out who they are. When it comes to gender identity or sexual orientation, teenagers nation-wide are struggling with internal conflict, discrimination in communities,...

Although hypnosis seems magical for most, to Frank Santos Jr., it is second nature. Santos has been performing at corporate events, schools, and nightclubs for over fifteen years, and has performed at WA for over seven years. Santos grew up in Rhode Island surrounded by hypnosis. His father had been...

As April approaches, so does the Day of Silence 2017. The Day of Silence is a day specifically to help the LGBTQ+ community and raise awareness for the discrimination the LGBT community receives. This is a huge day nationwide, because every year, thousands of schools are remaining silent. Students...

  On Saturday March 25 at the Abbott School, the town of Westford gathered for their annual town meeting to discuss and vote on various town issues. While an annual event that many attend each and every year, this year's meeting had special interest to many town residents. In the end, article...

While the taxing and long month of March rolls on for students and faculty alike, the town of Westford and its residents face an important decision. The issue is one that has been long-debated in the town; teacher salaries. Proposition 2 1/2 will be voted on this Saturday in town meeting to determine...

Hidden in a strip mall nearby the bustling Chelmsford center, Brothers Pizza is a small pizza joint that offers an extensive menu seen in your typical New England Pizza/sub shop. Overall, the service, speed, and food quality make it one of the better hidden gems in the county. As noted, the location...

Calling all animal lovers - WA’s newest club, Beyond Animal Rights Club (B. A. R. C.), gives students an excuse to play with canines while also giving back to the community. With a goal of making a difference in animal shelters, Westford Academy juniors Alli Dipietro and Ashya Singh made B.A.R.C. a...