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The historic brick walls of Concord

Marvelous eats at Main Street’s

Mahi Kandage, Staff Writer Jun 12, 2017

Main Streets Market and Cafe is the hidden gem located in the heart of Concord. The town’s historic aura only adds to the charm of the streetside cafe. A regular for the locals, the eatery is known for its farm-to-table approach, from its family farm located nearby in Concord. The cafe opens daily...

Racial slurs tarnish WA's safe environment

Racial slurs tarnish WA’s safe environment

Kavya Desikan, Staff Writer Jun 9, 2017

Recently, there has been an increase in the use of racially insensitive language, that endangers the ‘safe environment’ promised in Westford Academy mission statement. With a heated political climate seeping into the Westford Academy community, students are simultaneously aware of the political...

The second half of the game was played under the lights at CC

WA falls to Concord-Carlisle in D1 East Semis 14-9

Andrew Friel, Co-Editor-in-Chief Jun 8, 2017

The Westford Academy Girls' Lacrosse team was knocked out of the playoffs today with a loss to the Concord Carlisle Patriots by a score of 14-9. While the game started off fairly even between both teams, CC stepped up to pull ahead and eventually win the game. The still-brand new Memorial Field on...

Pats are busy signing autographs.

New England Patriots school Westford in charity basketball

Dinesh Shanthakumar, Staff Writer Jun 6, 2017

On Monday, June 5th Westford hosted the New England Patriots at WA for the annual charity basketball game. Six Patriots players laced up and went to town with the basketball. The Westford team was comprised of members of the Westford schools’ faculty, students, and Westford community members. The...

Regan in the halls of teh Day School.

Kevin Regan leaves a legacy behind

Varshini Ramanathan, Sports Editor Jun 5, 2017

 The halls of Norman E. Day School are uniquely alive. The looming lockers that seem so tall to a fourth-grader's eye, the murals donning the walls, and the bustling classrooms are part and parcel of an elementary school, but the atmosphere of the school encapsulates even more. It is impossible...

Photo Courtesy of Westford Community Crew

Crew to improve fitness and membership for next season

Andrew Friel, Co-Editor in Chief Jun 5, 2017

Westford Community Crew is one of the few unknown recreation organizations in Westford, introducing students of all ages to a sport that many have never had access to in their lives.          As they prepare for the upcoming fall season of rowing, head coach Dave Cormier, a 27 year old coach with...

Li recognized as salutatorian

Li recognized as salutatorian

Mehul Shrivastava, News Editor Jun 2, 2017

As the class of 2017 prepares to graduate, multiple seniors are being recognized for the outstanding work they have done. One of these seniors is Amanda Li, who is salutatorian of her class.        By completing another major step in her academic career, Li feels accomplished and honored as she...

Bridging the gap one call at a time

Andrew Friel, Co-Editor-in-Chief Jun 2, 2017

Vanya Bhardwaj never expected to be running a club at all, let alone a club that talks to senior citizens via Skype. However, this is the position she has found herself in for the last couple months of her sophomore year. And it all started from a piano performance. Bhardwaj's piano teacher often...

From Main Street to Abott Elementary School, the WA marching band and color guard lead the morning parade.

Photos: 47th Apple Blossom Festival

Anthony Cammalleri, Managing Editor Jun 1, 2017

On May 13th, The Westford Kiwanis organization hosted the town's 47th Apple Blossom Festival, including a morning parade (Top Left) from Main Street to Abott Elementary school, as well as performances from the WA Marching band and Color Guard, a crowning of the Apple Blossom Queen, Olivia Overington...

Gagne teaches a class

Gagne appointed interim athletic director

Kai-Jia Yue, Social Media Manager May 30, 2017

There are changes going on in WA’s administration: Dean Michael Parent is retiring and Athletic Director Dan Twomey will be taking his place. And instead of seeing Twomey sitting in the first office in the main office, a new face will be there next year, current head football coach Adam Gagne. Gagne...

A Half Day for Good Friday?

Conor Bellone, Staff Writer Apr 18, 2017

Good Friday is a Christian holiday memorializing Jesus' death by crucifixion. On that day, the student body is given a half day to go home. But with the idea of a secular  separation of Church and State, why is it that in public schools (arranged and paid for by the US Government), this Christian holiday...

Is Oppression Still A Thing In 2017?

Is Oppression Still A Thing In 2017?

Chris Higgins, Staff Writer Apr 11, 2017

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...