In Case You Missed It: Week of May 14
May 22, 2018
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” WSPN News editor Kevin Wang summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN article.
News:
WSPN’s Hailey Robinson uncovered the details behind Window’s show date shift. Due to a previous weather-related cancellation, the orchestra concert shifted a Window show date that had been planned months ahead.
Features:
WSPN’s Jay Abdella reported on the panel addressing the recent racial tensions at WHS. Led by senior Nia Greenidge, a large group of students, teachers and administrators from Connect, METCO and WHS turned out to discuss the issue.
Sports:
WSPN’s Caitlin Newton and Caroline Raymond explored the preparation seniors will go through in order to play sports in college. Basketball player Darby Leid, rower Kyra Patterson, soccer player Zachary Dresens and swimmer Sean Devlin provided their insight.
A&E:
WSPN’s Charlie Moore and CJ Brown reviewed WHS alum Evan Hughes’ new album, titled “Dead or Alive.” Hughes recently won first place in a rap contest sponsored by media critic “Eat My Beats.”
Opinions:
Guest writer Emma Marton recounts her visit to the new club, “Crafts for a Cause.” The club members learn to sew using a sewing machine and donate all proceeds to charitable organizations. And in the latest installment of Kyle’s Column, Opinions editor Kyle Chen discusses the latest incidents of racist graffiti at WHS.
Multimedia:
WSPN staff snapped pictures and met the prom dates at pre-prom.