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Morawiak (right) and Vice President Astrid Bun (left) pose for a photo.

WABC faces difficult transition following Miller’s exit

Penelope Zambrana, Co-Opinion and Reviews Editor
Sep 8, 2025

Westford Academy Broadcasting Club (WABC) has been learning to adjust to the absence of their longtime adviser Mark Miller, who retired last spring. As a result, the new school year has come with its own...

Miller retires after four decades of broadcasting student achievements

Srivas Arun and Deepa Gautam
Jun 16, 2025

Lights blink on and off as a man turns knobs and dials, conducting a technological symphony. His voice fills the gymnasium as a ball swishes through the net, declaring WA's victory over the roar of the...

(Left to right) Junior secretary Pranav Yellanki, president Nathen Ombalayil, vice president Zayan Shamim, outreach coordinator Edwin John, and treasurer Rohan Kaushik posing in front of the Cameron Senior Center.

Open browsers, open minds: TechPals teaches seniors all they need to know

Ellie Lawrance, Features Editor
May 11, 2025

As society continues down the path of digital integration, those who have not grown up surrounded by technology may feel left behind or lost when trying to navigate these new innovations. Luckily for the...

Gosselin smiles in front of a chromebook charging station, one of many ways WA has made technology more accessible for learning.

Gosselin set to retire after 26 years of transforming learning in WPS

Kate Kelly, Co-Editor-in-Chief
May 5, 2025

From Google Docs essays to digital presentations, technology has quickly become one of the most crucial assets to teaching. It is hard to imagine WA without its countless chromebooks, projectors, and speakers,...

The Roblox game 'Dress to Impress' and TikTok (pictured from left to right) are popular among kids.

iPad kids: the evolving danger of screens for children

Elitsa Koleva, Co-Editor-in-Chief
Oct 23, 2024

Eyes glazed over, a little girl holds a phone close to her face as she swipes through Youtube short after Youtube short. The short videos, accompanied by fast paced music, range from makeup tutorials,...

With the rapid evolution of technology, this image depicts the various capabilities of the new ChatGPT tool, which can be used on iPhones and computers.

Opinion: ChatGPT highlights the importance of adapting to AI

Deepa Gautam, Features Editor
Jan 20, 2023

30 seconds. That's all it takes for Chat GPT to write articulate essays, thought poetry, song lyrics, give advice to life's most pressing challenges, and even solve long-winded math problems. This is the...

Senior Neev Maru creates his own engineering company to spread STEM to different kinds of communities.

Maru spreads the wonders of STEM with engineering company

Melanie Duronio, Co-Managing Editor
Jan 19, 2022

Many students can find it difficult to juggle classes, extracurriculars, and social life while preparing for college at the same time. However, in the case of senior Neev Maru, this is all an easy feat...

Erin Bengiovanni looks forward to working with the STEM teachers of WA.

New STEM coordinator Erin Bengiovanni excited to work with teachers

Pravar Mukkala, Opinions Editor
Sep 13, 2021

In past years, there has been a push for STEM subjects to become more accessible for students, and now, with a new position dedicated to managing STEM as a whole, WA has found someone just right for the...

WPS combines the math and science coordinator position, creating a STEM coordinator for grades 6-12.

WPS introduces STEM coordinator position

Anushka Patil, Co-Editor-in-Chief
Apr 30, 2021

With the positions of math and science coordinator open and the reworking of the school system's budget underway, Westford Public Schools will hire an interim STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and...

A new step to the future using virtual reality and human actions.

Virtual reality: a way of playing a new life

Mackenzie Adam, Staff Writer
Dec 18, 2020

Put a headset on and get teleported into a complete new world with flying planes, zombies attacking, a full laser-tag game, or anything your mind can think of. All of this can be generated through technology;...

Lambert takes on WA's Tech

Lambert takes on WA’s Tech

Joseph Cornetta, Staff Writer
Sep 27, 2018

The Ghostwriter had the opportunity to interview Nick Lambert, Westford Academy's new technology assistant. Lambert helps the students with computer problems, especially Chromebooks. Q:Where did you...

Procrastination is a problem for many students. (Photo provided by Creative commons)

Does stress cause students to procrastinate?

Ben Walker, Sports Editor
Jan 22, 2016

With the latest technology, students can be easily distracted. However, when faced with a difficult task, students may put off their objectives because it may be too daunting or just plain stressful. For...

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