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Wayland Student Press

The student news site of Wayland High School

Wayland Student Press

The student news site of Wayland High School

Wayland Student Press

Ligiah Villalobos is a Latina writer and producer, and she is pictured above next to famous actor Eugenio Derbez who starred in her film Under the Same Moon. “I started writing because I was so frustrated by the job that I had, Villalobos said. I really was sick of seeing people of color, specifically African-Americans in television, really showing us only the common denominator of a race versus really trying to elevate the programming that African-Americans deserved.

Ligiah Villalobos: Open up yourself to the possibilities of what your life can be

Meredith Prince and Allie Nunn April 2, 2020

From a young age, famous Latina producer and writer Ligiah Villalobos knew that the arts and entertainment industry failed to tell the true stories of the Latino community. After studying dance and cultural...

With online school off and running, Wayland High School students are diligently completing their work. Now that students have been working on online school for over a week, they have formed different opinions about the situation. “Obviously it’s more beneficial to be in school, but then again having online school is better than sitting at home doing nothing,” sophomore Jonny Goldin said.

Students react to online learning forced by COVID-19

Lauren Medeiros March 31, 2020

Due to the coronavirus, schools around the world, including WHS, have switched to online school. Now that students and teachers are adapting to this new way of learning, many students have developed different...

Due to the rapidly evolving situation regarding COVID-19, the administrators of the SATs and ACTs have canceled their spring exams. “It feels to me like a lot of [my] time [spent on studying] is wasted because now I cannot take the test for a while, junior Dylan Bonanno said. I felt prepared when I was supposed to take it.

Students react to cancelled SATs and ACTs

Katherine Kim March 30, 2020

For many people, junior year is known as the toughest of the four years of high school. As students start to take more rigorous courses, prepare for college entrance exams, build up their resume and enter...

Due to recent outbreaks with coronavirus, student travels have been greatly impacted. “I was very excited to spend a weekend away and tour schools with my friend,” junior Abby Gavron said.

Student travel plans rerouted by COVID-19

Lindsey Brown and Sidney O'Rourke March 29, 2020

With COVID-19 concerns growing by the day, April break plans seem to be put on hold for many students. The need for trip cancellations came after Gov. Charlie Baker urged schools to cancel international...

Reporter Alyssa Dickstein shines light on this weeks most cheerful news: football, pizza and dogs

The Good News: restaurants, blue whales and Dr. Suess

Alyssa Dickstein March 25, 2020

All-day, we are accosted by stories like “The stock market tanks,” “Australia is on fire” and “Venice is underwater.” In a world where stories like these are the headlines at the epicenter...

Math teacher and local aspiring musician Hannah Marton smiles for the camera. “I didn’t know what instrument to choose, so I asked Mr. O ‘what should I play? He said, ‘Smile at me. You have an overbite. Play the clarinet,’ and that’s how I ended up with the clarinet, Marton said.

Hannah Marton: I cannot imagine not playing an instrument

Alyssa Dickstein March 25, 2020

For as long as she could remember, math teacher Hannah Marton wanted to play an instrument. When retired WMS band director Diane Muffitt started a band for adults who had never played an instrument or...

Quiz: How well do you know Ms. Cole

Quiz: How well do you know Ms. Cole

Julia Callini March 24, 2020

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Sixth-grade twins, Marley and Julian Eggers, hold signs at one of their daily climate strikes in front of WMS. The brothers began protesting in September as a way to call out inaction by adults on the climate crisis. “There’s a lot of harsh realities,” M. Eggers said. “When we look at adults, it’s a little bit hard not to notice that they’re not doing enough, or in general, not doing anything. They should be tackling this issue.”

Challenging climate change, one poster at a time

Katherine Kim and Emily Chafe March 17, 2020

Over the past two years, climate strikes have become a global phenomenon led primarily by young people, and WMS sixth grade twins Marley and Julian Eggers have joined the movement. The brothers have...

Innovation Design and Thinking is one of WHSs unique classes that allows students to learn through doing. Innovation teacher Jay Moody encourages students who seek creativity to take the class. “If you’re interested in learning more about thinking for yourself and doing something creative that somebody didn’t force you to do, then consider taking the class, Moody said.

The freedom to create: Innovation Design and Thinking

Caterina Tomassini and Katherine Kim March 17, 2020

Do you want a break from the daily pages of notes and the memorization of terms? Would you rather engage in a class that allows you to think for yourself and create innovative products to solve everyday...

Bella and Jack Batts, age 6, visit Disney Land. Being a twin is sometimes fun and other times it’s not because you have to see them every day at school, B. Batts said. But also youre closer with them more than a sister and a brother who are different ages.

Seeing double: the life of a twin

Lindsey Brown and Katherine Kim March 17, 2020

How would you feel if you were a twin? Between sharing a birthday, being compared to and having someone next to you constantly, being a twin is no easy feat, but attaining a lifelong friendship is a gift...

A new trend has emerged among WHS: hair dye. Several WHS students have decided to experiment with temporary hair dye for a fun, short-term change. Junior Emmie OShaugnessey chose to dye her hair pink at home. “My inspiration for dying my hair came as a desire for wanting a change that wasn’t permanent, and I think hair is a good way to express yourself,” O’Shaughnessy said.

Hair dye splashes across WHS

Julia Raymond March 16, 2020

A new trend has recently sparked among WHS students: hair dye. Hair dye is a unique style statement that has been spreading over the course of the past few months. Many different vibrant colors such as...

Determination & Incorporation: The math team’s road to states

Jonathan Zhang and Caterina Tomassini March 9, 2020

For the first time ever, the WHS math team - once only six people strong - has placed first in all four regional meets and obtained the first-tier rating. “It’s fantastic,” math team coach Hannah...

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