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Photo Illustration: Two students raise their hands while the other puts his head in his arms as they listen to a teacher lecturing on the election.

Democrats’ view on WHS’ political climate

Kyle Chen and September 13, 2017

On the eve of Nov. 4, 2016, the world was shaken by a momentous presidential election. Around the country, millions of people reacted with outbursts of emotion, both of grief and of joy, of celebration...

Photo Illustration: Two students raise their hands while the other puts his head in his arms as they listen to a teacher lecturing on the election.

Exploring WHS’ political climate and attitude towards minority views

Andrew D'Amico, Nathan Zhao, and Kyle Chen September 13, 2017

WSPN reporters Andrew D'Amico, Nathan Zhao and Kyle Chen explored WHS' political climate and the school's attitude toward minority political views.  

Photo Illustration: A student sits at her desk as her class discusses the 2016 election.

At WHS, political views matter

Kyle Chen September 13, 2017

Although the presidential election of 2016 is long over, the ripples it sent out still seem to reverberate throughout our daily lives. Described by many as “unexpected,” or “shocking,” the race...

Above, Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference on February 23. WHS staff and faculty expressed varying opinions on DeVos confirmation as secretary.

Among WHS teachers, strong opinions on Education Secretary Betsy DeVos

Charlie Moore, Eden Vanslette, and Nathan Zhao March 5, 2017

Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos was sworn in on February 7th. Widely considered President Donald Trump’s most controversial cabinet pick, DeVos required a tie-breaking vote from Vice President Mike...

The Seal of the President of the United States.

Trump’s Cabinet: Part Three

Matt Karle and Kevin Wang March 5, 2017

WSPN's Matt Karle and Kevin Wang conclude their preview of President Donald J. Trump's cabinet.             White House Chief Strategist Steve Bannon Appointment...

Pictured above is the cabinet room in the White House, where Trumps cabinet will meet as a group with the president. WSPNs Kevin Wang and Matt Karle give a brief overview of each of Trumps nominees. In this edition, they discuss Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, and White House Chief of Staffs Reince Priebus.

Trump’s Cabinet: Part Two

Kevin Wang and Matt Karle February 16, 2017

Credit: US Department of Education (02092017 - SBD - Howard University-122) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons                       Secretary...

The Trump Transition Logo is above as determined by the Trump Transition Team. WSPNs Kevin Wang and Matt Karle preview Trumps nominees for his cabinet positions. In this edition, they discuss Vice President-Elect Mike Pence, nominee for Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Ben Carson, and nominee for Secretary of Defense James N. Mattis.

Trump’s Cabinet: Part One

Nathan Zhao and Kevin Wang January 23, 2017

WSPN's Nathan Zhao and Kevin Wang preview the cabinet and cabinet nominees of United States President-Elect Donald Trump. Credit: Courtesy of Wikipedia                 Vice...

Above, marchers protest reality TV star Donald Trumps election in Washington, D.C. on November 12, 2016. WSPN takes a look at WHS students and teachers positions on Trumps presidency.

WHS community reflects on presidential transition

WSPN asked WHS students and teachers about their reactions immediately after the 2016 presidential election.

Above, a student reads an email thanking recipients for susbcribing to Trump campaign messages. All students received this email on Saturday, December 17.

News Brief (UPDATED): Students receive Trump campaign email

Meg Trogolo December 19, 2016

On Saturday at 7:04 p.m., all WHS students received an email from president-elect Donald Trump’s campaign headquarters thanking them for subscribing to campaign emails and soliciting donations. On...

Pictured above is a map of the results of the 2016 presidential election. Charlie Moore argues that a popular vote would be more affective than the Elector College in deciding who the president will be. The Electoral College is a completely outdated system, it’s far too old to still be the way we elect the next leader of the free world, Moore said.

Opinion: The Electoral College is outdated

Charlie Moore December 12, 2016

The route to the White House is a long and twisty road full of campaigning, policies, and political treachery. At the end of the 18-month journey, it all comes down to one day: Election Day. The nation...

Politipress: An open letter to Donald Trump

Politipress: An open letter to Donald Trump

Isabel Gitten November 22, 2016

Dear Donald Trump, Congratulations. You won. You are now officially the most hated president in United States history -- a title you earned before you even got into office. Are you ready...

Wayland residents hold signs outside polling stations (Video)

Eden Vanslette, Kate Balicki, and Isabel Gitten November 12, 2016

WSPN talked with Wayland community members who held political signs outside Wayland Middle School on Election Day.

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