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Woman holds an "Asian is not a virus, racism is" sign during an anti-Asian hate protest.

Dear Asians: we do not deserve this

Sophia Keang, Reviews-Opinions Editor Mar 6, 2021

Vicha Ratanapakdee, 84, was assaulted walking alone in a neighborhood in broad daylight on January 28; he died two days later. Noel Quintana, 61, was on his way to work when a stranger started to kick his bag and slit his face with a box cutter on February 3. Marc Quidit, 49, was shot by an armed robber...

Soundbytes: students share opinions on proposed later start times

Soundbytes: students share opinions on proposed later start times

Unnati Bhat, Social Media Manager Mar 5, 2021

New start times for the 2021-2022 school year have been proposed in order to lift budget constraints in Westford Public School district. The Westford School Committee will vote on the final timings at their meeting on March 8. This vote will decide whether or not Westford Academy's current start time...

Secret Admirer's Day Gift Bags are laid on the table, ready for pickup.

Secret admirers day keeps the love alive at WA

Unnati Bhat, Social Media Manager Feb 12, 2021

Hundreds of roses, chocolate, and teddy bears fill the table. Ribbon, themed bags, and plenty of fun dip overflow the target bags on the floor.  Slips with messages are outfitted with romantic phrases, pick up lines, and inside jokes. Hands grasp at the items sorting them into the bags, laughing together...

The switch from hybrid to remote changed my year

The switch from hybrid to remote changed my year

Unnati Bhat, Social Media Manager Jan 30, 2021

The harsh white light hit my face in my dark room, my music played in the background as I stared at my screen. It was past midnight, and I considered my options, hybrid learning or remote learning academy. One-click would seemingly determine my whole year's experience. This past summer we were asked...

(Left to right) Tera Keang, Chandy Keang, Sophia Keang, Robert Keang, and Stephen Keang celebrates Cambodian New Year in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

You forgot the “Cambodian” in Chinese-American

Sophia Keang, Reviews-Opinions Editor Jan 29, 2021

"Does anyone in this class speak Chinese?" my history teacher asked as she flipped through the slideshow detailing the Five Dynasties of Ancient China, "Sophia, how would you pronounce this?". I looked up befuddled as the whole class stared at me. "I don't know," I said as my voice shook, "I don't speak...

Students mental health may worsen during stressful times of COVID-19.

Finding mental health resources is easier than students realize

Unnati Bhat, Social Media Manager Jan 29, 2021

Westford Academy is known to many for its rigorous academics, but with constant academic, social, and at-home pressures, many students struggle with mental health issues. WA provides many resources, but how commonly known they are to students varies. Westford Academy's school psychologist, Steve Cunha,...

Stony Brook Acres in Westford is coming out of hibernation as a country store.

Stony Brook Acres comes out of hibernation

James Farley, Staff Writer Jan 24, 2021

For quite some time, Westford’s Stony Brook Acres has been an unappealing site.  That is however, until Stony Brook Acres was purchased just a few months ago, with a new family running the show for Westford’s solitary country store.  Now it is taking off like a shot, and I had to check it out. Throughout...

The Westford Academy Best Buddies Club poses together after finishing the creation of their gingerbread houses.

WA organizations strive for positive change

James Farley, Staff Writer Dec 17, 2020

Walking into the classroom, seeing the smiling faces of friends sets a tone of comfort, acceptance, and inclusion.  The smiles are contagious, appearing on all those who enter, as if a switch has been flipped.  Collaboration and teamwork take place at its finest, and a sense of comfort fills the...

GhostCast Episode 1: Climate Change

GhostCast Episode 1: Climate Change

Unnati Bhat and Melanie Duronio Nov 18, 2020

  GhostCast is a Podcast by the WA Ghostwriter. GhostCast, the voice of the ghost, is a platform voicing WA student opinions on relevant issues and topics. This first episode is co-hosted by editors Melanie Duronio and Unnati Bhat. The Ghostwriter sat down with sophomores Vaibhav Singh...

Collage of some top posts from this summer's fox-eye trend showing girls pulling  back their eyes in an "almond shape".

I am enough

Sophia Keang, Reviews-Opinions Editor Nov 13, 2020

“Look at me, ching-chong!” my elementary classmates used to say to me while pulling back the corner of their eyes in an attempt to mock me. My frustration and anger never met my peers as I buried it within me. I went home and cried that day ashamed of my appearance — ashamed of who I was. At...

Residents attend meeting under the hot sun.

Annual town meeting allocates money to town departments

Anushka Patil, Co-Editor-in-Chief Jun 26, 2020

On Saturday, June 20, the Westford legislative government held its annual town meeting on the Trustees' Field at Westford Academy, discussing specifically the balance of the budget. On the field, seats were arranged so the Westford community could attend the event while still adhering to the Massachusetts'...