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Protesters gather at Boston Post Road in Wayland for the No Kings protest. The protest took place from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m..
Protesters gather in Wayland as a part of the worldwide No Kings protest
On Wednesday, Oct. 15, WMS implemented a new policy for phone usage in school: "Yondr" pouches.
WMS implements new “Yondr” pouches to limit phone usage
On Oct. 8, the school committee meeting took place at the town building, covering Parent Square and PowerSchool, along with Superintendent David Fleishman's goals.
Three Quick Hits: School Committee meeting Oct. 8
The Class of 2029 elects its officers for the 2025-2026 school year.
Breaking News: Freshman election results
Arts Wayland brings together the community through jazz
Arts Wayland brings together the community through jazz
Built in 1904, the Vokes Theater is a space occupied by local volunteer performers, who spearhead their own performances four times a year. Founded by famous actress, Beatrice Herford, the theater is rich in fame and even more so in a love for the arts.
The hidden stage: A theater run on passion, not paychecks
Radha Biswas has played the piano for Carnegie Hall numerous times. In addition to the piano, she plays the oboe, percussion and the organ.
Radha Biswas: Playing a path to Carnegie
A group of volunteers perform the Dragon Dance, a ceremony usually performed during the Mid-Autumn Festival or Lunar New Year. They were one of the main attractions of the parade.
Wayland Festival harbors a new era of community in Wayland
From ceramics to forensics, Wayland High School hosts a wide variety of courses for students, allowing for student to grow their distinct interests. In this first issue of Interesting Electives, WSPN's Fiona Peltonen explores the senior Astronomy class, diving deep into its creation, purpose and activities.
Unique electives: A universal interest
"The Compatriots" hometown premiere was followed by a Q & A with the audience. From left to right, the Q & A included Producer Alberto Sayan, Director Spencer Cohen and lead actor Rafael Silvia.
His childhood friend faced deportation, so he made a movie about it
Seniors hold gift basket provided by juniors on the team. The baskets contained small gifts to congratulate the players on their senior night.
Girls volleyball wins on senior night over Concord-Carlisle
There are four WHS sports games this week, with more to come after the release of the MIAA Playoff Tournament Brackets.
WHS Fall Game Schedule: Week of 10/27
Wayland-Weston Crew races in the 60th Head of the Charles Regatta
Wayland-Weston Crew races in the 60th Head of the Charles Regatta
Junior captain Brajae Walton led Wayland on the ground with 11 rushes for 60 yards and one touchdown.
Strong passing attack leads football past Waltham
On Monday, Oct. 20, the girls varsity field hockey team lost to Waltham 4-1. With the loss, Wayland’s record is 3-14-1.
Field Hockey loses to Waltham, kicking off the final week of regular season
According to a survey conducted by the National Library of Medicine, almost 30% of people use AI as a friend or therapist, begging the question: is AI use comforting or concerning?
Opinion: Artificial connection cannot replace human friendship
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
Join WSPN's Molly Bergeron as she discusses with WHS senior Ava Knourenko about her art.
Artist of the month: Ava Knourenko
Join WSPN's Karis Tam as she reviews singer and songwriter Taylor Swift's new album, "The Life of a Showgirl."
Album review: The ‘Life of a Showgirl,’ Taylor Swift’s parallel universe
Arts Wayland brings together the community through jazz
Arts Wayland brings together the community through jazz
Join WSPN's Karis Tam as she interviews senior Rachel Lei.
Musician of the month: Rachel Lei
Join WSPN's Karis Tam as she reviews the new Marylou's located in Framingham.
A new cup of coffee: Marylou’s
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Protesters gather at Boston Post Road in Wayland for the No Kings protest. The protest took place from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m..
Protesters gather in Wayland as a part of the worldwide No Kings protest
Ainsley Jay, Kyle Zhang, Becket Todd, and Brandon Hill • October 27, 2025

On Saturday, Oct. 18, Wayland demonstrators gathered on Boston Post Road as a part...

There are four WHS sports games this week, with more to come after the release of the MIAA Playoff Tournament Brackets.
WHS Fall Game Schedule: Week of 10/27
Joey Fay • October 27, 2025

Tuesday, Oct. 28: Boys Soccer vs Newton South. Location: WHS Turf. Time:...

Seniors hold gift basket provided by juniors on the team. The baskets contained small gifts to congratulate the players on their senior night.
Girls volleyball wins on senior night over Concord-Carlisle
Emily Davids, Olivia Calabro, and Olivia Green • October 27, 2025

On Tuesday. Oct. 21, the girls varsity volleyball team secured a senior night win against Concord-Carlisle (CC). Despite strong playing from both teams, Wayland came out on top,...

Wayland-Weston Crew races in the 60th Head of the Charles Regatta
Marissa Mendoza and Brandon Hill • October 25, 2025
Strong passing attack leads football past Waltham
Joey Fay • October 25, 2025
Field Hockey loses to Waltham, kicking off the final week of regular season
Mackenzie Young • October 24, 2025
The hidden stage: A theater run on passion, not paychecks
Annabel Orcutt • October 23, 2025
Artist of the month: Ava Knourenko
Molly Bergeron • October 20, 2025
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Protesters gather at Boston Post Road in Wayland for the No Kings protest. The protest took place from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m..
Protesters gather in Wayland as a part of the worldwide No Kings protest
Ainsley Jay, Kyle Zhang, Becket Todd, and Brandon Hill • October 27, 2025

On Saturday, Oct. 18, Wayland demonstrators gathered on Boston Post Road as a part of the nationwide No Kings movement,...

On Wednesday, Oct. 15, WMS implemented a new policy for phone usage in school: "Yondr" pouches.
WMS implements new “Yondr” pouches to limit phone usage
Mackenzie Young and Abby Bergeron • October 18, 2025

Starting on Wednesday, Oct. 15, Wayland Middle School students are required to place their phones in "Yondr" pouches,...

On Oct. 8, the school committee meeting took place at the town building, covering Parent Square and PowerSchool, along with Superintendent David Fleishman's goals.
Three Quick Hits: School Committee meeting Oct. 8
Ainsley Jay and Annabelle Hage • October 18, 2025

On Oct. 8, the third Wayland School Committee meeting took place at the Wayland Town Building. All members of the...

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Seniors hold gift basket provided by juniors on the team. The baskets contained small gifts to congratulate the players on their senior night.
Girls volleyball wins on senior night over Concord-Carlisle
Emily Davids, Olivia Calabro, and Olivia Green • October 27, 2025

On Tuesday. Oct. 21, the girls varsity volleyball team secured a senior night win against Concord-Carlisle (CC)....

There are four WHS sports games this week, with more to come after the release of the MIAA Playoff Tournament Brackets.
WHS Fall Game Schedule: Week of 10/27
Joey Fay • October 27, 2025

Tuesday, Oct. 28: Boys Soccer vs Newton South. Location: WHS Turf. Time: 4:00 p.m.. *Field...

Wayland-Weston Crew races in the 60th Head of the Charles Regatta
Wayland-Weston Crew races in the 60th Head of the Charles Regatta
Marissa Mendoza and Brandon Hill • October 25, 2025

The Wayland and Weston crew team (WWRA) competed in the 60th annual Head of the Charles Regatta on Sunday, Oct....

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Built in 1904, the Vokes Theater is a space occupied by local volunteer performers, who spearhead their own performances four times a year. Founded by famous actress, Beatrice Herford, the theater is rich in fame and even more so in a love for the arts.

The hidden stage: A theater run on passion, not paychecks

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Wayland-Weston Crew races in the 60th Head of the Charles Regatta

Wayland-Weston Crew races in the 60th Head of the Charles Regatta

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On Wednesday, Oct. 15, WMS implemented a new policy for phone usage in school: "Yondr" pouches.

WMS implements new "Yondr" pouches to limit phone usage

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Join WSPN's Molly Bergeron as she discusses with WHS senior Ava Knourenko about her art.

Artist of the month: Ava Knourenko

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On Monday, Oct. 20, the girls varsity field hockey team lost to Waltham 4-1. With the loss, Wayland’s record is 3-14-1.

Field Hockey loses to Waltham, kicking off the final week of regular season

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There are 12 WHS sports games this week, including four senior nights. Lets take a look at where and when they are.

WHS Fall Game Schedule: Week of 10/20

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Join WSPN's Molly Bergeron as she discusses with WHS senior Ava Knourenko about her art.
Artist of the month: Ava Knourenko
Molly Bergeron • October 20, 2025

This month’s artist is senior Ava Knourenko. Throughout Knourenko's years of art, she has expanded her craft...

Join WSPN's Karis Tam as she reviews singer and songwriter Taylor Swift's new album, "The Life of a Showgirl."
Album review: The ‘Life of a Showgirl,’ Taylor Swift’s parallel universe
Karis Tam • October 15, 2025

Within 12 tracks, singer and songwriter Taylor Swift paints a parallel universe, a fantasy, correlating with the...

Arts Wayland brings together the community through jazz
Arts Wayland brings together the community through jazz
Karis Tam and Annabel Orcutt • October 14, 2025

On Oct. 5, Arts Wayland held a jazz concert at First Parish in Wayland. Arts Wayland hosted the Fifth Season Quartet,...

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Built in 1904, the Vokes Theater is a space occupied by local volunteer performers, who spearhead their own performances four times a year. Founded by famous actress, Beatrice Herford, the theater is rich in fame and even more so in a love for the arts.
The hidden stage: A theater run on passion, not paychecks
Annabel Orcutt • October 23, 2025

Tucked away on Boston Post Road, Vokes Theatre is easy to miss and most people do. This 100 year old theater isn’t...

Radha Biswas has played the piano for Carnegie Hall numerous times. In addition to the piano, she plays the oboe, percussion and the organ.
Radha Biswas: Playing a path to Carnegie
Karis Tam • October 15, 2025

“Do not mess up," is what Wayland High School sophomore Radha Biswas says to herself as she makes her way on...

A group of volunteers perform the Dragon Dance, a ceremony usually performed during the Mid-Autumn Festival or Lunar New Year. They were one of the main attractions of the parade.
Wayland Festival harbors a new era of community in Wayland
Fiona Peltonen, Shawnie Loveless, and Becket Todd • October 14, 2025

On Oct. 4, crowds flooded into the Wayland Town Center to celebrate the first annual Wayland Festival. Various...

Opinion
According to a survey conducted by the National Library of Medicine, almost 30% of people use AI as a friend or therapist, begging the question: is AI use comforting or concerning?
Opinion: Artificial connection cannot replace human friendship
Olivia Green and Annabelle Hage • October 15, 2025

Turning to artificial intelligence (AI) for therapy is a grave blunder too many people have made. Do not make this...

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...

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