In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Selena Liu summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN article. This week’s “In Case You Missed It” summarizes stories from the week prior to winter break.
News:
WSPN’s Katya Luzarraga produced an article on the Loker School’s Pulsera Project. Editor Selena Liu and WSPN’s Kally Proctor and Penelope Biddle wrote about the administration’s reasoning and the community’s reaction to WMS’s canceled overnight field trips.
Meanwhile, Staff Reporter Ainsley Jay and Luzarraga covered the town meeting in which Wayland residents voted to transfer funds to Wayland teacher contracts. WSPN’s Jeffery Zhang covered the National Honor Society’s welcome ceremony.
Features:
WSPN’s Jennifer Shine and Staff Reporter Annika Martins wrote about WHS’s Crochet club. Staff Reporter Vanessa Taxiarchis spotlighted Max Dresens. Meanwhile, Proctor wrote about the WHS robotics team resuming the annual Wayland STEM fair.
Opinion:
Staff Reporter Maddie Zajac shared her opinions about WHS students not being able to wear what they want at school. Staff Reporter Sophia Verma wrote about why extending holiday break is beneficial for students and teachers. Verma also wrote about Taylor Swift’s fan base being more than screaming fans.
A&E:
Staff Reporters Jillian Mele, Elyssa Grillo and Jessi Dretler broke down WHS’s Spotify Wrapped. WSPN’s Mischa Lee and Grillo shared top winter fashion trends.
Meanwhile, Staff Reporters Fiona Peltonen and Margaret Buffum discussed whether to save or splurge on beauty products for the holiday season. Staff Reporters Melina Barris and Mackenzie Macchi discussed December’s Fashionista of the Month.
Multimedia:
Staff Reporter Edge Wheeler photographed Wayland-Watertown boys hockey defeating Lexington in its home opener. Co-Editor Sasha Libenzon and Staff Reporters Carolina Sdoia and Bowen Morrison produced a gallery on wrestling participating in the Wayland Holiday Tournament.
Podcast:
Grillo, Lee and Dretler broke down Wayland’s news in Weekly Breakdown Episode 74. Grillo, Lee and Dretler also discussed Christmas traditions.
ICYMI: Week of Dec. 18 – WMS canceled overnight field trips, Loker’s Pulsera Project and annual Wayland STEM fair
January 2, 2024
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Selena Liu, News Editor
Selena Liu, Class of 2024, is a third year reporter and the news editor for WSPN. She is a two-time captain of the cross country team, as well as a captain of both the indoor track and the tennis teams at WHS. She is also her class's vice president. Outside of school, she enjoys traveling, spending time with her friends and writing for her column Breaking Down Breaking News.
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Alyssa Ao, Co-Graphics Editor
Alyssa Ao, Class of 2025, is a co-graphics editor for WSPN. She is also one of the Math Team captains and co-president of the Art Club. Outside of school, she enjoys art, playing piano and watching TV.
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