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 Reporters Edge Wheeler, Alex Evangelista and Ben Jackson briefed the apparent homicide at Shopper’s World in Framingham. Staff Reporter Jillian Mele briefed construction beginning on the Council on Aging and Community Center.
Features:
Staff Reporter Marissa Mendoza interviewed Peggy McIntosh on the importance of reflecting on one’s privilege. Staff Reporter Maddie Zajac spotlighted Missy Prince, an incoming freshman at Harvard University. WSPN’s Selena Liu wrote about WHS Mandarin students visiting Taiwan.
Sports:
Staff Reporter Maggie Buffum recapped Wayland baseball’s win against Assabet Valley High School. Staff Reporter Bowen Morrison analyzed the 2024 NFL draft.
Opinion:
Co-Editor-in-Chief Nadya Chase and WSPN’s Aimee Smith wrote about TikTok being the new Tumblr. WSPN’s Mischa Lee and Staff Reporter Elyssa Grillo shared their opinions about why prom should stay formal.
A&E:
Staff Reporter Ainsley Jay spotlighted the documentary “Girl’s State.” Morrison and Jackson produced a prom crossword.
Multimedia:
WSPN’s Emma Zocco and Lee produced a video on the Wayland Depot. Staff Reporters Jessi Dretler, Carolina Sdoia, Makenzie Macchi and Grillo tried Starbucks’ new spicy refreshers. Staff Reporter Addison Voight photographed the girls varsity softball team’s loss to Bedford.
Podcast:
Editor Abby Raftery and Staff Reporters Jane Tardif, Melina Barris and Sophia Verma broke down Wayland’s news in Weekly Breakdown Episode 83. Raftery and Barris reviewed Oath Pizza.
ICYMI: Week of April 29 – WHS Taiwan trip, apparent homicide at Shopper’s World and Council on Aging and Community Center
May 6, 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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