Kathleen McAleese Staff Writer Katie Enos was a beloved friend, daughter, sister, and classmate. After Katie died, she donated several of her organs to people in need. Her family recalls that Katie thought it would be ridiculous for someone to waste their organs if someone out there needed them. Katie was killed after a car struck her on June 29, [...]

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. [...]

Pranav Mulpur Staff Writer On October 5, 2011, Steve Jobs passed away. The former CEO and Chairman of Apple spent his life developing the future of technology. Jobs began the personal computer revolution in the 1980’s and restructured the music industry to meet these changes. Jobs bought Pixar Inc. (originally a computer company), and recreated it as the massive feature [...]

By: Ethan Walshe Staff Writer Ten years ago yesterday, a tragedy struck our nation. On the fateful morning of September 11th, 2001, four hijacked American and United Airlines planes were taken from their scheduled courses and changed the United States forever. On the calm autumn morning, American Airlines flight 11 and United Airlines flight 175 collided with the north and [...]

Alexander Lee News Editor Hello Westford Academy! This is another addition of “News you NEED to know,”,spring addition. In this series, I chronicle essential news tidbits of the season- not necessarily the news dubbed important by CNN but news considered pivotal by the Westford Academy student body. So without further ado, let’s begin: 5. Jose Bautista record-breaking power In 2010, [...]

By: Kyle Auger Co-Sports Editor As you already probably already know, former terrorist leader Osama bin Laden was killed by the United States Navy Seals on May 1st and America as a community has had responded correctly, with extreme happiness. From my view I see this as a glorious period in American History and a day that should be remembered [...]

by Renee Anna Craig Staff Writer Imagine living in a world where the government and the people are opposite warring factions. In this world,  soldiers kill and maim civilians. The government steals injured people and bodies from hospitals to hide death-tolls. Rebels armed with rocket propelled grenade launchers and government hired mercenaries walk the streets. People shoot at and out [...]

By Jenna Lee Staff Writer Sunday, February 27th was the biggest night for films that fought hard all year in box office battles: every actor, actress, and director had the potential to walk with the home with the trophy along with recognition from the Hollywood industry. Hosted by Anne Hathaway and James Franco, the 83rd Annual Academy Awards was a [...]

Alexander Lee News Editor This is the 2nd issue of the “News that you NEED to know”, the November Review. This month, a lot of pleasant surprises occurred, and thus it is fitting for the November Review’s theme to be “the adventitious” (lucky). 1. New Pablo Picasso paintings: On November 29th just before the end of the month, retired French [...]

By Ryan Auger Staff Writer Thursday, December 2nd, Lebron James one of the best players in the NBA returned to Cleveland, his home for the first 7 years of his career, to face off against his now rival Cavaliers. In his return, Lebron and the Heat easily defeated the Cavs 118-90, winning by 28 points. In Cleveland, James earned Rookie of [...]

by Andy Dunn Staff Writer Every time the Patriots and the Colts meet you can be sure of one thing and one thing only-it’s going to be a good game. In front of an electric 68,756 fans at Gillete Stadium, the Patriots won their annual feud with the Indianapolis Colts by a mere three points. The annual game between the [...]

Alexander Lee News Editor This is a brand-new, monthly column that will outline the top five world-stories that you need to know. These are not just stories that are interesting but rather those that are essential. Each edition will have a general theme, and this month’s is the “avant garde” (groundbreaking). 1. The Strikes and Protests in France Current President [...]