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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

Senior Ryan Dowling releases a new song with artists Hannah Hausman and fortune. The record was included on 11 Spotify editorial and personalized playlists. I feel like this is the song I’ve been anticipating on making for the past three years now, and it was such a long process that I was really happy when it turned out the way that it did, Dowling said.

Senior Ryan Dowling’s “back2california” smashes Spotify following release

Jessica Reilly December 10, 2019

While WHS students got an exclusive preview of senior Ryan Dowling’s newest song “back2california” during the Spirit Day pep rally, the song was officially released on Thanksgiving day. Since the...

Vice principal Laura Cole  poses for a photo in the Commons. Cole spends her day engrossed in activities that include working with students and other teachers. Most of [the day for me]  it’s like observing classes, walking around being visible in the building, interacting with kids, Cole said.

A step-by-step day in the life of WHS community members

Sidney O'Rourke and Caterina Tomassini December 10, 2019

Toni Lynn Dibb Cafeteria worker 6:00 a.m. Wake up and get two high school students out the door on time. 7:15 a.m. Spend some time on the iPad, read the newspaper and eat breakfast. Then,...

Junior Joe Tardif enjoys nothing more than being alone in nature. For me, just being in the woods, being in nature, the only thing I can hear is the trees swaying and the birds chirping, Tardif said. Just being in nature being away from society, and away from everybody else and just being placid and simply by yourself without having to worry about anything.

Joe Tardif: It’s about the hunt, not what you hunted

Max Brande December 4, 2019

Over the span of a human’s life, different interests come upon them. Some come and go, others stick with you. For junior Joe Tardif, the drive and passion of hunting is something that has stuck with...

Junior Luke Tacelli scrolls through the Disney+ page in the media center. “If I got Disney+, I would be excited to watch the old shows and movies that remind me of my childhood,” Tacelli said. “I liked all the Marvel movies, The Simpsons, Pirates of the Caribbean, and also Tron and Big Hero Six.”

Disney+ streaming service launch a screaming success, competes with Netflix

Allie Nunn December 2, 2019

Netflix lovers, meet the new streaming service that hit 10 million subscribers in a matter of hours. After years of preparation, The Walt Disney Co. launched its first streaming service: Disney+. Disney+...

The admissions center at Boston University in Boston, MA. BU and many of its elite peers have been the center of discussion for fair admissions processes to top schools. Legacy has been a primary topic of concern. “If you have a legacy at a school, [your parents] might also be donating money; therefore, college admissions is going to be biased toward the person whose parents are donating money,” senior Rohini Ramesh said.

The Influence of Legacy in Elite College Admissions

Kevin Wang December 2, 2019

With deadline after deadline sneaking up on seniors across America, the hectic flurry of the most recent college admissions cycle has not disappointed. Following the explosive pay-to-play "Varsity Blues"...

MOTS: Students review new advisory changes

MOTS: Students review new advisory changes

Caterina Tomassini and Eliya Howard-Delman December 1, 2019

Eric Zhang Junior What do you think about the new advisory changes? "It's a waste of time, I guess." Do you think that it is less productive? "I kind of just sit on my phone and just...

Senior Logan Homyak started flying planes when he was a freshman. He has since been training to become a military aviator in the Air Force. What I like about [flying] is that once youre out of the airport and you finish talking to the tower, you feel like youre free-flying up there, Homyak said. Its not like driving a car where theres a road for you to turn in specific places. Up in the air, once youre out of the airspace where you have to keep radio contact, youre basically doing your thing. You can feel the motion, and that motion is just exhilarating.

Logan Homyak: The motion of flying is just exhilarating

Josh Schreiber November 25, 2019

The first half of senior year looks the same for most students: grinding out college applications and then relaxing when it's all over. Senior Logan Homyak, however, is planning to take a different path. When...

Snapchat is an app that has grown very popular with teens. Like  everything on the Internet, however, it comes with many risks. WHS students have recently lost their accounts to a local scammer. [Follow] the basics, sophomore Nina Price said. Dont give your personal information to anyone, no matter what, unless youre in-person with them.”

Snapchat scammer masquerades as WHS students by stealing local emails, personal info

Brasen Chi November 25, 2019

Snapchat is a common app used among the WHS student body, but because of this, some students were caught in a scammer's trap. Recently, students were tricked into revealing their emails in response to...

Many students at WHS find that their backpacks become increasingly heavier throughout the school year. Junior Harrison Kiesman demonstrates the ease that comes with a lighter backpack as he heads to his third block class. “I don’t think I’ve had any adverse effects thanks to a lighter backpack,” Kiesman said.

Strapped to a Burden: The toll of heavy backpacks on students

Jonathan Zhang November 21, 2019

Students at Wayland High School are just over one quarter into the new school year, but have already started to struggle with the increasing weight of their backpacks. The American Academy of Pediatrics...

Velma sincerely thanks the audience during Nowadays. According to Ross, Velma changes significantly over the show. [Velma] realizes if theyre going to survive, they need to trust Roxie, which is going to be extraordinarily hard for them, Ross said. Velma is someone who hides their secrets and emotions, and trusting someone is going to be a first for them.

Warriorpedia: The fall musical

Remmi Shaw, Broadcast Editor November 21, 2019

Warriorpedia is WSPN's dictionary of traditions, events, practices and places commonly known across the WHS community. Term: The fall musical When: Last weekend of November Who: Wayland High School...

Senior Mia Veljanoska is spending her final year of high school as an exchange student at Wayland High School. Coming from Macedonia, she is excited to improve her language skills as well as learn more about the American culture.

Mia Veljanoska: It was always a dream of mine to come to the USA

Caterina Tomassini November 21, 2019

Similarly to most teens, senior Mia Veljanoska dreamt of traveling to a new country to explore the culture, make new friends and learn to be independent. Veljanoska’s dream came true after a series of...

Nose deep into his work, sophomore Taylor Hsu finishes his final assignments to wrap up the first quarter. Like Hsu, many students are learning how to adapt to the upcoming year. “[Quarter one] was different than all the other years because as a senior, [it] means a lot more than any other grade,” senior Kyle Mabe said.

Students wrap up quarter one

Katherine Clifford and Kaitlyn Mabe November 20, 2019

As students walk through the media center, they notice the stress that lies within their peers’ faces. Nose deep into textbooks and cramming for quarter tests, students from every grade can relate to...

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