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 Tasha Janoff and WSPN’s Jenny Shine broke down the Univeristy of Florida firing all DEI employees. Also, Janoff and Shine briefed the Connect Program’s Spring Fling.
Meanwhile, Staff Reporters Elyssa Grillo and Janoff wrote about Making Waves, a campaign for the Wayland Community Pool. Staff Reporter Sophia Verma broke down the possible Tiktok ban.
Opinion:
Verma shared her opinions on overcoming testing anxiety by changing testing culture. Staff Reporters Jillian Mele, Fiona Peltonen and WSPN’s Mischa Lee shared their opinions on Sephora not being where tweens should spend their childhood.
Staff Reporter Maddie Zajac wrote about the benefits of having a “green thumb.” WSPN’s Ryan Chase and Zajac wrote about why the school “campus” should include the tennis courts and the pool.
A&E:
Staff Reporters Melina Barris and Makenzie Macchi produced a quiz on newly added dictionary words. Editor Tina Su wrote about the Connect Program’s preparation for the Spring Fling. Peltonen reviewed the outfits in the 2024 Oscars.
Multimedia:
Co-Editor Sasha Libenzon photographed the Class of 2024’s Senior Show.
Podcast:
Staff Reporters Jane Tardif, Barris and Macchi broke down Wayland’s news in Weekly Breakdown Episode 78. Staff Reporters Oliva Green, Maggie Buffum and Peltonen discussed the history of St. Patrick’s Day. Staff Reporter Jessi Dretler interviewed Venezia Sebastianelli, WHS’s new Student Council president.
ICYMI: Week of March 18 – Connect’s Spring Fling, Wayland Community Pool fundraising and 2024 Oscar outfits
March 25, 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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