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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
The seasons have changed and winter sports are beginning to get in full swing here at Westford Academy. Included in the winter sports category are swimming, basketball, indoor track, Alpine skiing, gymnastics, Nordic skiing, wrestling, winter cheer and ice hockey. This winter season is packed full of sports. Some coaches have been coaching their sport for a number of years, [...]
By Ethan Walshe Managing Editor As high school students, school is potentially the largest part of our day to day lives. And what goes hand in hand with schoolwork? Homework. How much homework are students getting per night, and what are their habits for getting it done? As most everyone has discovered by now the amount of homework you receive [...]
Matt Miller Staff Writer When the word grunge comes to mind, what do you automatically assume? Some people would think of dirt or gravel. Others think of a sub-genre of rock music from the early- to mid-nineties. There were many acts that personified this genre, such as Soundgarden, Stone Temple Pilots, and Pearl Jam. But the one band that left an [...]
Alexander Lee Editor-in-chief WA Sports is back and better than ever! Seniors Justin Healy and Matt Sullivan, also known as Rusty Justy and The Big City Kitty, also known as The Dirt Dog and The Big American Sexy, are this year’s sportscasters for Westford Academy Sports Network (WASN). The duo, who have been good friends since kindergarten, broadcast their first [...]
Lauren Cullen Staff Writer You log on to your Facebook account, and see a new friend request. Obviously you get a little excited to see who it is. But hold on, it is from your mom. Do you accept it? According to consumerreports.com, eighteen percent of parents are friends with their children on Facebook. Some students at WA say their [...]
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 [...]
by Haley Verre Staff Writer The Winter Concert on December 9th displayed the musical talents of the Westford Academy students in chorus, band, and orchestra. The Performing Arts Center was flooded with parents and fellow classmates eager to see the show. The musicians came into the Performing Arts Center dressed in all-black, staid clothing and in an orderly fashion. Although [...]
