In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Marissa Mendoza summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN article.
News:
Staff Reporters Annabelle Hage and Shawnie Loveless briefed the town election results. Staff Reporter Ainsley Jay reported on protesters a part of the global #TeslaTakeDown gathered near the Natick mall.
Features:
Staff Reporter Karis Tam looked into what Seasonal Affective Disorder is and how it works. Co-Editor Penelope Biddle spotlighted the Neuro Networks club. Staff Reporter Fiona Peltonen wrote about how Starbucks gained popularity and how it affects Wayland.
Sports:
Staff Reporter Cesar Campos-Belussi recapped the boys varsity lacrosse team’s game against the Shawsheen Valley Technical High School.
Opinion:
WSPN’s Chloe Zilembo wrote about her experience with “senioritis” and why students need to combat it.
A&E:
WSPN’s Emma Zocco highlighted her favorite local thrift shops as a sustainable alternative to fast-fashion.
Multimedia:
Co-Editor Edge Wheeler, Staff Reporter Grace Zocco and WSPN’s Natalie Greenaway and Mischa Lee captured the boys varsity volleyball team’s first game of the season. Staff Reporters Kate Goodman and Alex Evangelista photographed the boys varsity lacrosse team’s game against Natick High School.
Broadcast:
Co-Editor Jane Tardif and Staff Reporters Melina Antun and Owen Harrington broke down Wayland’s news in Weekly Breakdown Episode 115. Staff Reporter Joey Fay sat down with senior Graham Henrich who recently committed to the United States Military Academy in West Point, New York.
ICYMI: March 31 – Town Election results, #TeslaTakeDown and boys varsity lacrosse
Marissa Mendoza, News Editor
April 7, 2025
Credit: Alyssa Ao
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Marissa Mendoza, News Editor
Marissa Mendoza, Class of 2026, is a second year reporter and News Editor for WSPN. Mendoza is also a Junior Editor for the yearbook. Outside of school, she enjoys spending time with friends, listening to music, traveling and doing outdoor activities.
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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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