By Sameer Kini Staff Writer Westford Academy senior Ryan Mumford has been elected to play in the first ever Massachusetts State Hockey Coaches Association (MSHCA) High... »
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Ask Amy- How to build relationships
Hey, I’m Amy. I’m a student, new on the Ghostwriting staff, that you can write an anonymous letter to if you have any… how do I word this? Personal issues or problems at home, with relationships, with school, stuff like that, send it in. Don’t worry; I am a student, because I know that you think your... »
March: things to look for
Phil Dominici Staff Writer March is upon on us! Not quite Winter and not quite Spring, this month often ends up being remembered for mud and it’s lack of days off from school. So to liven things up a bit this month, here are a few pieces of entertainment to look for: 1: Album: One Life Stand, by artist... »
A sweet exchange from Bavaria
By Nicole Larsen Staff Writer When someone says Bavaria, Germany, what comes to mind? Chocolate, lederhosen, maybe yodeling. Actually, Bavaria, or Bayern in German, has more to offer than these timeless associations. Even in this modern generation, stereotypes about people from other countries are still relevant. And although technology offers opportunities for global communication, some people have yet to take advantage of... »
“Ghost Gourmet” takes on Westford pizza
By Rob Gilman and Chris Seigen Staff Writers Westford is home to many great pizza places, so we decided to review them and rate them. We visited Westford House of Pizza, Pizzaria Presti, Silver Palate, and Willow’s. »
Forensics class in full force
Sami Joubert Staff Writer Have you ever been surprised to see your teacher being questioned by a random group of students who came to the door while you were sitting in science class? Well, this is just one of the many things that students of the forensics class at Westford Academy get to do in order... »
Rec basketball dedicated player
By Kate Spinosa Staff Writer Rec Basketball is an extremely popular winter sport. In town tons of kids sign up each year to play. The rules and regulations of rec basketball are the same as any other game of basketball. At www.westfordhoops.com they have a chart of recent game results for each grade level, and even calendar... »
Cafe Night: What’s to come?
By: Radhika Akhil Staff Writer Cafe Night, one of last year’s biggest hits, is rapidly approaching. English teachers and co-coordinators, Jeffrey Kucaj and Jessica Lang, are working together with students to put the finishing touches on this upcoming event. Most people have not heard of Cafe Night, since the first one was only last year. Lang and... »
Chamber Music Breaks the Competition Trend
By Devon Lindsey Staff Writer For this year’s competition play, Westford Academy Theatre Arts will be performing absurdist playwright Arthur Kopit’s Chamber Music. The single act play set in the 1930’s tells the story of eight women in a mental institution, who believe they are famous women from history as they prepare for an alleged attack... »
WA’s Disney tradition continues
By Kendall McElroy Staff Writer The Disney trip is a Westford Academy tradition that has been going on for more than a decade. Underclassmen anticipate it, while seniors count down to it. After last year’s trip, people began claiming that the trip would no longer continue for future classes. James Antonelli, Westford Academy’s principal, said, “it... »
Recommended Media of the Month
January: A generally sad, dreary month. Post-Christmas depression, cold weather and midterms tend to weigh students down around this time. A few pieces of brilliant media did, however, manage to help me survive this month until now, and I recommend all these to those who are looking for something entertaining. »