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Ocho Cafe, a Mexican restaurant, recently opened in Westford.

Ocho Cafe in Westford gets only quatro stars

Pravar Mukkala, Opinions Editor Jul 17, 2021

After much waiting and anticipation, Ocho Cafe opened on July 13. Located on Littleton Road in Westford, the restaurant serves Mexican food, including enchiladas, quesadillas, tacos, and bowls. There are also desserts available, such as flan and tres leches cake. Walking into the restaurant with my...

Westford residents protest on Boston Road in anti-Asian Hate Rally after Atlanta spa shooting.

We cannot do this alone

Sophia Keang, Reviews-Opinions Editor Jun 3, 2021

I was on my way home from my first ever rally protesting anti-Asian hate crimes in the US after six people of Asian descent were shot and killed in the Atlanta spa shooting in March. I had just posted a picture I took from the rally of me holding up my sign that read "I am not a virus". Only four minutes...

Senior Torsten Ullrich smiles for a picture.

Ullrich earns title of class of 2021 valedictorian

Sophia Keang, Reviews-Opinions Editor Jun 1, 2021

After four years of hard work, late nights studying for exams, and hours spent dedicated to academia, senior Torsten Ullrich has earned the title of valedictorian for the graduating class of 2021. His passion, determination, and diligence for learning has won him the prestigious title of being the highest...

Brian Klostermann poses for his senior portrait.

Klostermann joins the Army

Rohun Voruganti, Staff Writer May 10, 2021

Here at Westford Academy, the goal for almost all students is to go to college, with the school promoting this goal by teaching classes that will help students prepare for higher education.  Across the country, roughly thirty percent of graduates don't go to college and choose a different path, including...

Soundbytes: junior opinions on delaying annual cotillion

Soundbytes: junior opinions on delaying annual cotillion

Sophia Keang, Reviews-Opinions Editor Apr 10, 2021

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the town of Westford and many others have had to cancel many large student gatherings in order to adjust to the new lifestyle. This year, WA juniors had to postpone the annual junior cotillion to September of their senior year due to the rise of cases, one of which of the...

For young people of color, finding their cultural identity can be confusing.

You’re not whitewashed; you just deserve better

Unnati Bhat, Social Media Manager Apr 7, 2021

Dear fellow people of color, you're not whitewashed; you just deserve better. If you're a person of color in a predominately white area, you've probably heard the term "whitewashed" at least once in your life. You may have been called it, know people who have been called it, or even have been the...

Dr. Margaret Adams (top left), Dr. Christopher Chew (top right), Dr. Matthew Janger (bottom left), Dr. Michele Shannon (bottom right).

Q&A’s with Superintendent Finalists

The Ghostwriter Mar 11, 2021

The race for Superintendent is on! Recently, the four final candidates for Superintendent of Westford were announced at the 3/1 School Committee meeting: Dr. Margaret Adams, Dr. Christopher Chew, Dr. Matthew Janger, and Dr. Michele Shannon. This past week, the Ghostwriter was fortunate enough to individually...

Superintendent Finalist Dr. Margaret Adams

Q&A with Superintendent Finalist Dr. Margaret Adams

Unnati Bhat, Social Media Manager Mar 11, 2021

With Bill Olsen’s Superintendency coming to an end, the School Committee recently announced that Dr. Margaret Adams Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning in Melrose Public Schools was one of the four final Superintendent candidates. The Ghostwriter had the opportunity to interview Dr....

Superintendent Finalist Dr. Matthew I. Janger

Q&A with Superintendent Finalist Dr. Matthew Janger

Sophia Keang, Reviews-Opinions Editor Mar 11, 2021

With Bill Olsen’s Superintendency coming to an end, the school committee recently announced that Principal of Arlington High School Dr. Matthew Janger is one of the four final Superintendent candidates. The Ghostwriter had the opportunity to interview Dr. Janger for a holistic perspective on his goals...

Superintendent Finalist Dr. Christopher Chew.

Q&A with Superintendent Finalist Dr. Christopher Chew

Molly Smith, Sports Editor Mar 11, 2021

With Bill Olsen’s Superintendency coming to an end, the school committee recently announced that Stony Brook Middle School principal, Dr. Christopher Chew, is one of the four final Superintendent candidates. The Ghostwriter had the opportunity to interview Dr. Chew for a holistic perspective on his...

Superintendent finalist Dr. Michele Shannon

Q&A with Superintendent Finalist Dr. Michele Shannon

Divya Sambathkumar, Co-Managing Editor Mar 11, 2021

With Bill Olsen’s Superintendency coming to an end, the school committee recently announced that the Executive Vice President of Client Services for the New York Leadership Academy, Dr. Michele Shannon, is one of the four final Superintendent candidates. The Ghostwriter had the opportunity to interview...

Westford Academy Football Coach Patrick Gendron is excited for this Fall-2 football season.

Westford Academy Football kicks off their season

James Farley, Staff Writer Mar 8, 2021

The Westford Academy football team will be participating in a season amidst the pandemic, following the 5-2 school committee vote in favor of holding football this Fall-2 season.  While this season will be different than past years, WA Football Coach Patrick Gendron believes he and his team are...