ICYMI Week of December 13 – Winter sports, field house closure and gingerbread house challenge

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Tess Alongi

In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Tess Alongi summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN article.

News:
Staff Reporter Aimee Smith reported on the closure of the Field House for students during the school day due to multiple incidents. Staff Reporter Nadya Chase wrote an article and shared pictures of different Wayland residents who spread holiday cheer with festive lights.

Features:
WSPN’s Emily Chafe, along with staff reporters Kally Proctor and Reva Datar, highlighted the “Anonymous Ask” event hosted by the Alliance Club. Editor Joanna Barrow and Chafe traveled to Wayland’s annual Holiday Opening House hosted by multiple local organizations. Staff Reporter Sasha Libenzon spoke to multiple transfer students about how they are adjusting to their life in America.

Sports:
Staff Reporters Bella Schreiber and Sasha Libenzon spoke to the winter sports captains. Editor Sammy Johnson and staff reporter Luke Caples talked to seniors and administration about how the powderpuff tradition comes to close with the Class of 2022.

A&E:
Staff Reporters Hallie Luo and Tina Su reviewed Adele’s new album: 30. Staff Reporter Selena Liu previewed WHSTE’s “Horse Girls.”

Opinion:
WSPN’s Emily Roberge talked about Peng Shuai and who is going to serve her justice. Staff Reporters Selena Liu and Tina Su shared their opinions on how the shooting in Michigan calls for more gun control in America. WSPN’s Delia Caulfield spoke about Taylor Swift’s decision to re-record her albums and why she believes it is groundbreaking. WSPN’s Deirdre Brown talks about her opinions on the college recruitment process. WSPN’s Sophia Oppenheim shared her views on the WMS’s ban of the word “sus.”

Broadcast:
Staff Reporters Abby Raftery, Mischa Lee and Emma Zocco spoke about Winter Week and the New Chief of Police in Episode 37 of Weekly Breakdown. Editors Jacqueline Cahaly and Deirdre Brown, along with Abby Raftery, competed in the 2021 Gingerbread House Challenge.