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During the 2024-25 school year, approximately 400 students came into the library every day, but since the start of this school year, attendance has dropped due to the ban on cell phone use in the library.
Library sees drop in student attendance following cellphone policy
On Wednesday, Sept. 10, a school shooting took place at Evergreen High School in Colorado, where two students were injured. The suspect fatally shot himself following the attack.
BDBN: Suspect dead after injuring two high school students at Evergreen High School
On Wednesday, Sept. 10, political activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed at Utah Valley University.
BDBN: Charlie Kirk shot and killed at Utah Valley University
The 2025 summer was filled with new trends and events. Ranging from The Summer I Turned Pretty to the signing of the 'Big Beautiful' bill, these pivotal moments not only resulted in conversation, but shifted American culture.
What’s in the news during the summer of 2025
Class of 2026 storms into senior year
Class of 2026 storms into senior year
In the Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt, technology interfering with students' everyday lives is a theme that is discussed and analyzed.
How teachers and students are affected by the “Anxious Generation”
Allied Network for Neurodevelopmental Advancement, ANNA, has recently opened a center in Wayland. This center is dedicated to supporting children with autism aged 6 years old and under, along with supporting their families. The center hopes to bring awareness and support to children with autism, and reduce the large stigma surrounding all neurodevelopmental disorders.
Allied Network for Neurodevelopmental Advancement center strives to make positive change in Wayland
Local student-run businesses in Wayland -- especially those relying on imported goods -- are feeling the strain of President Trump’s new tariffs. As prices rise, young entrepreneurs are adapting by shifting to domestic products or changing their business models entirely.
The impact of tariffs on local student businesses
With summer around the corner, it's the ideal time for gardens to sprout around Wayland. Join WSPN's Katie Collett and Caroline Kiernan as they explore local gardens.
Local gardens blossom as spring comes to a close
The senior Class of 2025 reflects on this years game of Senior Assassin. Senior Assassin is a standing tradition at WHS and this year had a pool of 138 players and a remaining six winners
Targets acquired: The Class of 2025 takes on Senior Assassin
There are 13 WHS sports games this week. Lets take a look at where and when they are.
WHS Fall Game Schedule: Week of 9/15
Senior captain Anna Yalli hits the ball over the net and scores a point for the team. Yalli has been on the team since her sophomore year.
Girls volleyball slams Belmont in home opener
With a Holliston opponent at his side, junior Mikey Johansson looks to achieve a third down. Johansson is this year's starting quarterback.
Football takes a loss against Holliston
Senior captain Max Walsh fights with a Dearborn opponent for the ball, taking possession and dribbling it up the field.
Boys soccer tackles the win from Dearborn
On Friday, Sept. 5, the varsity field hockey team beat Arlington Catholic 5-0. This was their first game of the season, with the win setting the tone for their upcoming season.
Field hockey scoops the win from Arlington Catholic
Throughout history, rat poison has been a common method of pest control, often being placed by pest companies or bought online for personal use. Times have changed though, and with a plethora of alternative options, the outdated use of this product is shooting us in the foot. Rodenticides have the power to wipe out an entire wildlife ecosystem and yet they are still commercially used in the state, which is why it’s imperative that it ends now. “I feel better in my soul, knowing that I'm taking an action to try to protect the environment," Co-founder of Save Concord Wildlife Gwendolyn Shipley said. “I would encourage anyone who is feeling a little bit overwhelmed, this could be a small step to take to help save the world.”
Opinion: Poisoning the well, the threat of rat poison
Join WSPN's Karis Tam as she navigates the controversial "one size fits all" system utilized by Brandy Melville, a popular clothing brand.
One size fits few: The controversy of Brandy Melville
Join WSPN's Karis Tam as she discusses how harmful grade comparison can be to teens.
The hidden dangers of grade comparison
Join WSPN's Mack Young as she discusses the stressful nature of certain Snapchat features.
The snapping point: How Snapchat’s features harm teens
WSPN’s Melina Barris reflects on her time spent as a senior in high school.
The bittersweet feeling of senior year
Join WSPN's Karis Tam, Abby Bergeron and Annabel Orcutt as they talk about what to wear for Wayland High School's 2025 Homecoming.
Need a last minute dress? Here’s a straight forward ‘groovy’ dress guide for Homecoming
Join WSPN's Natalie Greenaway and Annabel Orcutt as they talk about Sabrina Carpenters new album: "Man's Best Friend."
Sweet no more, Sabrina Carpenter bites back with Man’s Best Friend
The 2025 summer was filled with new trends and events. Ranging from The Summer I Turned Pretty to the signing of the 'Big Beautiful' bill, these pivotal moments not only resulted in conversation, but shifted American culture.
What’s in the news during the summer of 2025
On Tuesday, Aug. 26, Tate McRae came to TD Garden to perform one out of the three nights in the Boston leg of her Miss Possessive World Tour.
Concert Review: Miss Possessive Tour is a Tate McRae takeover
Join WSPN's Karis Tam as she rates the Bayao cafe located in Quincy, MA. Will this Hong Kong diner pass the test?
A taste of Hong Kong: Bayao Cafe
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There are 13 WHS sports games this week. Lets take a look at where and when they are.
WHS Fall Game Schedule: Week of 9/15
Joey Fay • September 15, 2025

Monday, Sept. 15 Golf vs Lincoln-Sudbury. Location: Nashawtuc Country Club. ...

Join WSPN's Karis Tam, Abby Bergeron and Annabel Orcutt as they talk about what to wear for Wayland High School's 2025 Homecoming.
Need a last minute dress? Here’s a straight forward ‘groovy’ dress guide for Homecoming
Abby Bergeron, Annabel Orcutt, and Karis Tam • September 12, 2025

It’s Wayland High School’s second Homecoming dance hosted by the Student Council,...

During the 2024-25 school year, approximately 400 students came into the library every day, but since the start of this school year, attendance has dropped due to the ban on cell phone use in the library.
Library sees drop in student attendance following cellphone policy
Ainsley Jay and Kyle Zhang • September 15, 2025

Following the implementation of the cellphone policy at Wayland High School, the number of students attending the library has dramatically decreased since last school year. The...

BDBN: Suspect dead after injuring two high school students at Evergreen High School
Annabelle Hage • September 11, 2025
Girls volleyball slams Belmont in home opener
Vanessa Taxiarchis, Maddie Zajac, Olivia Green, and Mack Young • September 11, 2025
BDBN: Charlie Kirk shot and killed at Utah Valley University
Annabelle Hage • September 10, 2025
Sweet no more, Sabrina Carpenter bites back with Man’s Best Friend
Annabel Orcutt and Natalie Greenaway • September 10, 2025
Football takes a loss against Holliston
Sofia Ciciarelli, Joey Fay, and Vanessa Taxiarchis • September 10, 2025
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During the 2024-25 school year, approximately 400 students came into the library every day, but since the start of this school year, attendance has dropped due to the ban on cell phone use in the library.
Library sees drop in student attendance following cellphone policy
Ainsley Jay and Kyle Zhang • September 15, 2025

Following the implementation of the cellphone policy at Wayland High School, the number of students attending the...

On Wednesday, Sept. 10, a school shooting took place at Evergreen High School in Colorado, where two students were injured. The suspect fatally shot himself following the attack.
BDBN: Suspect dead after injuring two high school students at Evergreen High School
Annabelle Hage • September 11, 2025

On Wednesday, Sept. 10, two students were injured in a shooting at Evergreen High School in Colorado. The suspect...

On Wednesday, Sept. 10, political activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed at Utah Valley University.
BDBN: Charlie Kirk shot and killed at Utah Valley University
Annabelle Hage • September 10, 2025

On Wednesday, Sept. 10, during an event at Utah Valley University, conservative media personality Charlie Kirk...

Sports
There are 13 WHS sports games this week. Lets take a look at where and when they are.
WHS Fall Game Schedule: Week of 9/15
Joey Fay • September 15, 2025

Monday, Sept. 15 Golf vs Lincoln-Sudbury. Location: Nashawtuc Country Club. Time: 3:45 p.m.. ...

Senior captain Anna Yalli hits the ball over the net and scores a point for the team. Yalli has been on the team since her sophomore year.
Girls volleyball slams Belmont in home opener
Vanessa Taxiarchis, Maddie Zajac, Olivia Green, and Mack Young • September 11, 2025

On Monday, Sept. 8, the girls varsity volleyball team swept Belmont in three sets, securing their second win of...

With a Holliston opponent at his side, junior Mikey Johansson looks to achieve a third down. Johansson is this year's starting quarterback.
Football takes a loss against Holliston
Sofia Ciciarelli, Joey Fay, and Vanessa Taxiarchis • September 10, 2025

The varsity football team faced Holliston High School for their first regular season game on Friday, Sept. 5. With...

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On Wednesday, Sept. 10, political activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed at Utah Valley University.

BDBN: Charlie Kirk shot and killed at Utah Valley University

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Join WSPN's Karis Tam, Abby Bergeron and Annabel Orcutt as they talk about what to wear for Wayland High School's 2025 Homecoming.

Need a last minute dress? Here's a straight forward 'groovy' dress guide for Homecoming

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With a Holliston opponent at his side, junior Mikey Johansson looks to achieve a third down. Johansson is this year's starting quarterback.

Football takes a loss against Holliston

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On Wednesday, Sept. 10, a school shooting took place at Evergreen High School in Colorado, where two students were injured. The suspect fatally shot himself following the attack.

BDBN: Suspect dead after injuring two high school students at Evergreen High School

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Senior captain Max Walsh fights with a Dearborn opponent for the ball, taking possession and dribbling it up the field.

Boys soccer tackles the win from Dearborn

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Senior captain Anna Yalli hits the ball over the net and scores a point for the team. Yalli has been on the team since her sophomore year.

Girls volleyball slams Belmont in home opener

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In the Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt, technology interfering with students' everyday lives is a theme that is discussed and analyzed.
How teachers and students are affected by the “Anxious Generation”
Emily Wyner • June 16, 2025

Jingling tricycle bells. Kids running down the block. Creaking swings on a playground. Parents chatting with neighbors...

Allied Network for Neurodevelopmental Advancement, ANNA, has recently opened a center in Wayland. This center is dedicated to supporting children with autism aged 6 years old and under, along with supporting their families. The center hopes to bring awareness and support to children with autism, and reduce the large stigma surrounding all neurodevelopmental disorders.
Allied Network for Neurodevelopmental Advancement center strives to make positive change in Wayland
Annabelle Hage • June 14, 2025

The Allied Network for Neurodevelopmental Advancement (ANNA) center in Wayland is a local business that works to...

Local student-run businesses in Wayland -- especially those relying on imported goods -- are feeling the strain of President Trump’s new tariffs. As prices rise, young entrepreneurs are adapting by shifting to domestic products or changing their business models entirely.
The impact of tariffs on local student businesses
Owen Harrington and Cesar Campos • June 13, 2025

President Donald Trump administered new tariffs on imported goods from countries around the world, most notably...

Opinion
Throughout history, rat poison has been a common method of pest control, often being placed by pest companies or bought online for personal use. Times have changed though, and with a plethora of alternative options, the outdated use of this product is shooting us in the foot. Rodenticides have the power to wipe out an entire wildlife ecosystem and yet they are still commercially used in the state, which is why it’s imperative that it ends now. “I feel better in my soul, knowing that I'm taking an action to try to protect the environment," Co-founder of Save Concord Wildlife Gwendolyn Shipley said. “I would encourage anyone who is feeling a little bit overwhelmed, this could be a small step to take to help save the world.”
Opinion: Poisoning the well, the threat of rat poison
Fiona Peltonen • September 8, 2025

It takes just one product to ignite the downfall of an entire ecological food chain, and perhaps even the death...

Join WSPN's Karis Tam as she navigates the controversial "one size fits all" system utilized by Brandy Melville, a popular clothing brand.
One size fits few: The controversy of Brandy Melville
Karis Tam • June 14, 2025

121.4 million dollars. That’s the estimated yearly revenue for Brandy Melville, a popular clothing company targeting...

Join WSPN's Karis Tam as she discusses how harmful grade comparison can be to teens.
The hidden dangers of grade comparison
Karis Tam • June 13, 2025

You just got your grade back from a biology test. You look down and see a 70%, which is not bad. Your friend comes...

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Join WSPN's Karis Tam, Abby Bergeron and Annabel Orcutt as they talk about what to wear for Wayland High School's 2025 Homecoming.
Need a last minute dress? Here’s a straight forward ‘groovy’ dress guide for Homecoming
Abby Bergeron, Annabel Orcutt, and Karis Tam • September 12, 2025

It’s Wayland High School’s second Homecoming dance hosted by the Student Council, and the theme is 70’s disco....

Join WSPN's Natalie Greenaway and Annabel Orcutt as they talk about Sabrina Carpenters new album: "Man's Best Friend."
Sweet no more, Sabrina Carpenter bites back with Man’s Best Friend
Annabel Orcutt and Natalie Greenaway • September 10, 2025

What do you do after releasing one of 2024’s most popular pop albums, stealing the show at the Grammys and dominating...

The 2025 summer was filled with new trends and events. Ranging from The Summer I Turned Pretty to the signing of the 'Big Beautiful' bill, these pivotal moments not only resulted in conversation, but shifted American culture.
What’s in the news during the summer of 2025
Karis Tam, Annabel Orcutt, and Marissa Mendoza • September 5, 2025

Between a disastrous flood, the rise of labubus, sports accomplishments and more, the summer 0f 2025 was full of...

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