By Samantha Upperman
Print Editor

On December 1, the Lowell Sun published an article entitled “You grinding? Stop right there!” regarding the Nab Rave. The article prompted an overwhelmingly negative response from the public.

“Unfortunately, due to this portrayal, our dance got quite the publicity and eventually got shut down because of the amount of buzz. All the attention was not good for anyone; our business, the administration, Nabnasset Country Club, or Westford as a whole,” said Ryan McDonald, a senior and one of the Rave’s organizers.

Some of these comments posted on the Lowell Sun’s website portrayed senior Abby Hyslip in a negative light. Many of the comments implied that she was promiscuous. A picture published alongside the article portrayed Hyslip and McDonald demonstrating grinding.

“I feel bad for the way Abby was portrayed. People can be very mean because it is very easy to sit behind a computer and throw stones,” said Principal Jim Antonelli.

Hyslip initially was upset by the comments.

“At first, I was a little bit upset,” said Hyslip, “but then I realized that I don’t care at all what people think about me and I don’t even know them. All my friends and family couldn’t care less and thought it was funny and nice of me to help my friends out so that’s all that matters.”