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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
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
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
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
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”
There are 11 WHS sports games this week. Lets take a look at where and when they are.
WHS fall game schedule: Week of 10/13
Sophomore Alex Pearlmen and senior captain Dylan Engelhardt celebrate after Pearlman scores his first of two touchdowns of the game. "I love seeing our underclassmen giving everything they got and proving themselves," Engelhardt said.
Wayland falls to Bedford during Domestic Violence Awareness Game
There are 13 WHS sports games this week. Lets take a look at where and when they are.
WHS Fall Game Schedule: Week of 10/6
The Wayland student section cheers and pops confetti poppers following Wayland's first goal of the game.
Boys soccer ties Westford Academy in the annual Kicks for Cancer game
There are 11 Wayland High School sports games this week. Lets take a look at where and when they are.
WHS Fall Game Schedule: Week of 9/29
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 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
Join WSPN's Mack Young as she discusses singer and song writer Lorde's Ultrasound World Tour.
Lorde sets the tone with Ultrasound World Tour
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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...

The Class of 2029 elects its officers for the 2025-2026 school year.
Breaking News: Freshman election results
Brandon Hill • October 17, 2025

On Thursday, Oct. 16, the freshman election results were announced via email. The...

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 • October 18, 2025

Starting on Wednesday, Oct. 15, Wayland Middle School students are required to place their phones in "Yondr" pouches, magnetically locking up their phones before school begins....

Opinion: Artificial connection cannot replace human friendship
Olivia Green and Annabelle Hage • October 15, 2025
Radha Biswas: Playing a path to Carnegie
Karis Tam • October 15, 2025
Album review: The ‘Life of a Showgirl,’ Taylor Swift’s parallel universe
Karis Tam • October 15, 2025
Arts Wayland brings together the community through jazz
Karis Tam and Annabel Orcutt • October 14, 2025
Wayland Festival harbors a new era of community in Wayland
Fiona Peltonen, Shawnie Loveless, and Becket Todd • October 14, 2025
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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
Mackenzie Young • 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...

The Class of 2029 elects its officers for the 2025-2026 school year.
Breaking News: Freshman election results
Brandon Hill • October 17, 2025

On Thursday, Oct. 16, the freshman election results were announced via email. The Class of 2029’s E-Board...

Sports
There are 11 WHS sports games this week. Lets take a look at where and when they are.
WHS fall game schedule: Week of 10/13
Joey Fay • October 14, 2025

Tuesday, Oct. 14: Girls Volleyball vs Boston Latin. Location: Boston Latin Gymnasium. Time: 4:00 p.m.. ...

Sophomore Alex Pearlmen and senior captain Dylan Engelhardt celebrate after Pearlman scores his first of two touchdowns of the game. "I love seeing our underclassmen giving everything they got and proving themselves," Engelhardt said.
Wayland falls to Bedford during Domestic Violence Awareness Game
Grace Zocco, Nathan Hartunian, and Brandon Hill • October 9, 2025

The varsity football team (0-5) fell to the Bedford Buccaneers (2-2), with a final score of 68-40 on Friday, Oct....

There are 13 WHS sports games this week. Lets take a look at where and when they are.
WHS Fall Game Schedule: Week of 10/6
Joey Fay • October 6, 2025

Monday, Oct.6: Field Hockey vs Acton-Boxborough. Location: Acton-Boxborough Leary Field. Time: 4:30...

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Opinion: Artificial connection cannot replace human friendship

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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...

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
Fiona Peltonen • October 3, 2025

Have you ever wondered how the Earth stays in orbit? Which star you’re looking up at? How the universe might...

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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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,...

Join WSPN's Karis Tam as she interviews senior Rachel Lei.
Musician of the month: Rachel Lei
Karis Tam • October 8, 2025

Join WSPN's Karis Tam as she talks to senior Rachel Lei about her journey as a musician. What instrument do...

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