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On Wednesday, Sept. 10, the first Wayland School Committee meeting of the year took place from 6 p.m. to 8:15 p.m..
Three Quick Hits: School Committee meeting Sept. 10
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
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
Advancing up the field, junior Melina Antun takes the ball from a Newton South player.
Field Hockey battles Newton South to a draw
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
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 Annabel Orcutt as she discusses fashion with Ava Adelson.
Fashionista of the Month: Ava Adelson
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
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Pictured above is the girls' tennis team celebrating after their win over Concord-Carlisle. “I think [beating CC] showed the girls that we can really make some noise in the state tournament if we keep working hard,” coach Erin Reeves said.

Girls’ tennis team having a successful season

Jackie Stoller • May 19, 2016

The WHS girl’s tennis team has kicked off the season with a 7-1 record, as well as going 5-0 in the DCL small division. The team is led by captains Elena Erdekian, Arielle Friedman and Allie Kunen...

Pictured above is a photo illustration of someone casting a vote. WSPN interviews the Class of 2020's newly elected officers.

Q&A with WHS presidential and vice presidential candidates

Janani Gandhi, Lindsay Adelman, and Isabel Gitten • May 18, 2016
WSPN talks with presidential and vice presidential candidates about their motives and campaign.
Pictured above is the first Wayland Snapchat geofilter. The filter was created by alum Mindy Lou. “It’s really awesome to see people using it, especially right after I made it,” Lou said.

How to make a Snapchat geofilter

Thomas Chan • May 18, 2016
WHS Class of 2015 Mindy Lou created Wayland's first Snapchat Geofilter.

Poetry Slam 2016

Natalie Hsu, Abby McCarthy, and Lina Baranovsky • May 17, 2016
Slam poets visited the high school to perform poetry for the student body
Above is a wordle of all the topics people are covering for their senior independent projects. “The senior project provides a structure in which such students can find a mentor and design and take on their own independent work, allowing them to learn new skills and take their goals to the next level," Barbara Shellito said.

Seniors take on a wide variety of fourth quarter independent projects

Lina Baranovsky • May 17, 2016

Seniors at WHS have the option to pursue senior projects during their last quarters of high school. This year, over two dozen seniors have chosen to take on independent projects that range a wide variety...

Above is a photo of the coast of Italy. Students and teachers from WHS visited Italy on a school-sponsored trip. "We saw caves and coral and just the color of the water. Most of our days we had spent walking and learning history, and [our day visiting the island of Capri] was just a beautiful, relaxing day," library media specialist Joanne Schmidt said.

Students and teachers discuss experiences on Italy trip

Gage Fuller • May 16, 2016
Students and teachers from WHS visited Italy on a school-sponsored trip.
WHS Prom 2016

WHS Prom 2016

Thomas Chan, Nandita Subbiah, Natalie Hsu, Lindsay Adelman, and Elizabeth Francis • May 15, 2016

Above is a photo of Paris, France. Students and teachers from WHS visited France in April. “I used [French] a lot. At home, I only spoke French with my family, and even when I was with the other Wayland kids, we still spoke French for the most part,” Zack Dresens said.

The France trip, students and teachers explore French culture

Olivia Waldron and Nathan Zhao • May 13, 2016

A vendor advertises his produce, his voice projecting across the cobblestone market square. Herds of people crowd around market stands, purchasing fruits, vegetables and the occasional baguette. In the...

Above is a photo of the 2014 Mr. Wayland High School, the first time the event was held. This year, the event will include females. “I think there's a stigma against girls just being outgoing and showing off. A lot of the routines in the past years have been provocative, and if a girl does something provocative there is a bigger consequence for her than it is for a guy,” senior Rachel Lorenc said.

Mr. Wayland High School to include female students

Alex Torres • May 13, 2016

Mr. Wayland High School will be held on Wednesday, May 25 in the auditorium. This year, this male-dominated parody on classic beauty pageants is undergoing a major change: It is now open to females. With...

The Wayland Police Department received a grant targeting distracted drivers. “It’s just to put some extra cars on the road specifically to look for distracted drivers,” Lieutenant Swanick of the Wayland Police Department said.

Police Department receives grant to target distracted drivers

Naomi Lathan • May 12, 2016
The Wayland Police Department has received a 2,500 dollar grant in order to target distracted drivers, but there will be no major changes in the way traffic regulations are enforced.

WPS Business Administrator Susan Bottan discusses school finance

Nandita Subbiah • May 10, 2016
Susan Bottan is in charge of keeping track of the budgeting for Wayland Public Schools.
Pictured above is sophomore Maggie Fiske dancing. Fiske chose to organize a community dance event as her senior independent project.

Maggie Fiske: I felt like the way I felt in my bedroom dancing by myself

Naomi Lathan • May 9, 2016

For the last 13 years of her life, sophomore Maggie Fiske has pursued her dream: to become a dancer. At three years old, Fiske took her first dance class. Since then it has grown to be something that she...

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