![Join WSPN’s Marissa Mendoza, Edge Wheeler, Ainsley Jay, Bowen Morrison and Sofia Ciciarelli as they cover seniors’ involvement in the election and the viewpoint from a WHS educator. “[The election is] a really toxic environment,” WHS history teacher Katherine Bassen said. “It would be disingenuous for me to say, ‘oh, everything's going great.’ Obviously it's not, right?”](https://waylandstudentpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/IMG_0282-1-1200x800.jpg)
![The Boy Scouts will be selling trees on Fridays from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., Saturdays 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sundays noon to 6 p.m. until they sell out.
“This event is one of the things that [the Boy Scouts] get to have a direct impact on the community,” freshman Alex Macleod said.](https://waylandstudentpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Screenshot-2024-12-11-at-8.38.38 AM.png)
Yoga mat: I practice [yoga] weekly, and it’s a huge a part of my life. Wherever I’ll be, I’ll definitely be practicing.
Ukulele: Not only is it the perfect travel size, but it’s also one of my favorite activities and conversation starters. Plus, maybe I can make some money wherever I am.
Picture of my soul mate: It’s self explanatory, even though I think he’s actually coming with me.
iPhone: It is my camera, principle communication device and where I stash all my music.
Wallet and passport: You have to have them when you travel.
Reusable bag: It can always come in handy.
The Book of Awakening by Mark Nepo: [This is] daily meditation. I’ll probably read it for the rest of my life.
Snacks: Peanut butter and granola bars are my snacks of choice when I travel.
