![WSPN’s Annika Martins and Maddie Zajac explore the athletic life of senior Annabelle Zhang through her badminton career. “This [photo] is me and my former partner after we won the 2022 junior nationals mixed doubles category,” Zhang said.](https://waylandstudentpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_6629-1200x900.jpg)
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.
News:
Staff Reporter Ainsley Jay wrote about WHS administration calling on students to register their cars. WSPN’s Jenny Shine broke down SCOTUS deciding freedom of speech on social media.
Meanwhile, Editor Selena Liu and WSPN’s Katya Luzarraga briefed Student Council officer results and upcoming elections. Staff Reporters Sofia Ciciarelli and Marissa Mendoza broke down Alexi Navalny’s death.
Features:
Staff Reporter Vanessa Taxiarchis spotlighted David Gavron. Staff Reporter Sophia Verma produced an article about the fanfare for Taylor Swift’s new album.
Sports:
WSPN’s Kally Proctor wrote about the hidden dangers of swim and dive.
“This year, the girls team ended their season with a 15-0 record and the boys team ended with a 15-1-1 record,” Proctor wrote. “In addition to the countless hours of practice the members of the team put in, some WHS swimmers and divers have also had to navigate an aspect of the sport which spectators may not necessarily expect: injury.”
Opinion:
WSPN’s Chloe Zilembo shared her opinion on being kind to customer service workers.
“Working in customer service can be exhausting. Our sole job is to please others and make sure that they get what they want,” Zilembo wrote. “It costs nothing to be nice to people whose job is to help others and make sure that they have the best experience possible.”
A&E:
Staff Reporter Jillian Mele produced an infographic on the Class of 2024’s Senior Spring timeline. Staff Reporter Bowen Morrison reviewed Usher’s Super Bowl halftime show. Staff Reporter Melina Barrised produced a WSPN “Wordle.”
Meanwhile, Staff Reporter Annika Martins reviewed upcoming 2024 TV shows and movies. Staff Reporter Torryn Carlson and Verma shared top 10 senior trip ideas.
Multimedia:
Staff Reporter Edge Wheeler photographed Wayland-Weston girls hockey’s senior night. Co-Editor Sasha Libenzon produced a gallery on WHSTE’s performance of “The Everyday Adventures of Harriet Handleman, Super Genius.”
Podcast:
Staff Reporters Olivia Green, Maggie Buffum and Mackenzie Macchi broke down Wayland’s news in Weekly Breakdown Episode 76. Co-Editor Abby Raftery and Staff Reporter Jane Tardif reviewed Playa Bowls.
