Archives for: January 2012
WA’s Amnesty International Prepares to Fast

By Matt Miller Staff Writer During one school week in March, Westford Academy’s Amnesty International will fast for a  significant cause. For all those who are unaware, Amnesty International is a humanitarian organization that works in numerous countries across the globe. Established in 1961, Amnesty International is a movement of people assembled to fight injustice and promote human rights. Currently, [...]

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Staff Picks: What we are listening to #4

Matt Miller Staff Writer Being a musician, I have great respect for music and consider it a large portion of my life.  I enjoy numerous genres of music, spanning from blues to new wave. I would rather listen to a slick guitar solo then listen to “Party Rock Anthem.” I prefer a lengthy instrumental to a techno song. Lately I [...]

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Westford Girl’s Hockey Team Skates Away With a Win
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By Alivia Kilroy Staff Writer The Westford Academy Varsity girls hockey team came out big with a 2-0 win against Concord-Carlisle Thursday night. The girls came out strong and kept the pressure through the whole game ending up on top. In the 1st period the puck was controlled mainly by Westford, keeping the play in their offensive zone for the [...]

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Chipotle Spices up Westford Food Scene

Matt Miller Staff Writer On December 16th, the Chipotle franchise officially opened in Westford, a dream come true for WA students. Mexican food is popular among young people and Chipotle Westford proved to be an exceptional establishment. On a recent Saturday afternoon, The Ghostwriter visited  the restaurant. The experience itself was great, but not without flaws. Chipotle was not as [...]

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Caucus and primary: What’s the difference?

By Ethan Walshe Managing Editor As most everyone should know by now, we have entered an election year. The Republican candidates are well into their campaigns and Monday, January 3, marked the first in a series of contests between these candidates to determine who will receive the nomination for presidency. There are two kinds of these contests, caucuses and primaries. [...]

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What Grinds Our Gears: Twitter

By Sameer Kini Sports Editor Do you want to know what grinds my gears right now? Twitter. For those who do not know what Twitter is, it is a social networking site much like Facebook. However, instead of “friending” people, one follows what others are “tweeting.” I understand why people might want to follow celebrities to see what they are [...]

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WA Cautious of Inappropriate Social Media
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By: Kyle Auger Sports Editor Tempers are flaring and the essential question has been raised: Does the school have the right to read, and prosecute students for things they post in social media? Apparently, students do not think they have that right. “I don’t think the school should go to look for things on student’s social media, but I think [...]

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What are IEPs and 504s?
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By Jocelyn Cote Staff Writer Over the past few years, many people have been realizing that some students need extra help to fully succeed in their studies. Two important legal plans have been providing assistance to these students so that they can reach their academic goals with less stress involved. Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and 504 plans debuted under the [...]

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Student Attitudes Toward Fashion Attract Attention
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Lauren Cullen Staff Writer Most students at Westford Academy believe girls have one thing in common; they dress to impress. But exactly who are they trying to impress? “I think girls dress to impress everyone,” said freshman Julia Kinney. “But at the same time, girls dress to impress guys in the sense that they want to come off as a [...]

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