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A Cappella accomplishes first show (video)

Julia Callini and Julia Wegerbauer November 27, 2019

On Tuesday, Nov. 26, the Muses, T-Tones and Madrigals performed for the first time this year.

The cover of Lauv's latest album, "~How I'm Feeling~." WSPN's Alyssa Dickstein offers her review of the EP.

Album Review: “~How I’m Feeling~” by Lauv

Alyssa Dickstein November 26, 2019

Oct. 3 marked the release of Lauv’s EP “~How I’m Feeling~." Contrary to the title, the EP does not center around just one emotion but multiple. The first song on the track list, “Sims," is a love...

Walden Pond is a great place for ice skating during the wintertime. The natural beauty of Walden makes it a breathtaking and magical experience. Grab a pair of skates and go with a friend!

WSPN’s guide to local wintertime activities

Anna Ilyin November 26, 2019

Is the snow falling furiously outside, but you’re stuck in your house with nothing to do? Well, check out the list below for some ideas of what to do in and around Wayland during the winter season. Wayland...

A CD of Dessa's "Sound the Bells," recorded live in Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Guest Writer Brendan Ho offers his take on the album.

Album Review: ‘Sound the Bells’ by Dessa

Brendan Ho November 24, 2019

What can’t Dessa do? Born and raised in Minneapolis, she graduated from the University of Minnesota with a degree in philosophy and went on to become a rapper in the underground hip-hop/pop/rock/punk...

Camila Cabello released the singles "Liar," "Cry for Me" and "Living Proof" on Sept. 5, Oct. 4 and Nov. 15, respectively. WSPN's Alyssa Dickstein provides her take on the songs.

Review: “Liar,” “Cry for Me,” and “Living Proof” by Camila Cabello

Alyssa Dickstein November 24, 2019

Camila Cabello released “Liar" on Sept. 4. This is the first solo work from Cabello since her 2018 debut album “Camila,” which featured “Havana,” the song that firmly established her as a rising...

Ross and Janoff dance the Charleston during "Nowadays," the final number in "Chicago." Orcha choreographed used a Charleston in almost all dance numbers because it was popularized by flappers in the 1920s, and adds authenticity to the show.

Photo of the Week

Julia Callini November 23, 2019

Senior Cas Ross and sophomore Sammy Janoff dance the Charleston during "Nowadays," the final number in WHSTE's 'Chicago.' Choreographer Gabrielle Orcha used a Charleston in almost all dance numbers...

Janoff and Ross step out of character to share a moment of pure joy. Ross, a senior and WHSTE veteran, is nostalgic even before they step onstage. "I'm so sad this is my last WHSTE musical," Ross said. "But I'm glad "Chicago" is my last musical here because it's such a fantastic show."

Chicago shines on main stage (19 photos)

Julia Callini November 22, 2019

WHSTE premiers "Chicago" on Thu Nov. 21, and will have performances tomorrow and Sat night at 7:30 p.m.

Directors begin preparations for the class of 2020’s senior show

Jessica Reilly November 21, 2019

For seniors who are wrapped up in the peak of college applications and school work, senior spring may seem like a far off fantasy. However, senior show directors Fatma Sayeh, Owen Smith, Emma Kiernan and...

Junior Kaiyang Zhang rehearses for a scene in WHSTE’s fall production of "Chicago" the musical. Zhang plays Billy Flynn, a charismatic defense attorney, who appears in many scenes and songs. WHS performs "Chicago" on Nov. 21, 22, and 23.

Meet the Cast of WHSTE’s ‘Chicago’

Haley Melvin and Anna Ilyin November 18, 2019

"Chicago" the musical will be hitting the WHS stage on Nov. 21, 22 and 23. The student actors have put many hours of preparation and hard work into the Bob Fosse show, for the tricky choreography and lively...

Roxie creates her trial story during "We Both Reached For the Gun." Roxie has been Janoff's favorite character to play. "She's so much fun [to play] because half of the time the audience loves her and feels sorry for her," Janoff said. "But the other half of the time, the audience hates her, and the reactions bounce back and forth for the show."

Chicago’s Super Saturday Rehearsal (12 photos)

Julia Callini November 15, 2019

WHSTE performed a run-through of the fall musical, Chicago, for the first time on Sat. Nov. 9, otherwise known as Super Saturday. The company rehearsed from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Traditionally, Super...

The mixed chorus performance for the Senior Districts festival. They performed at the Boston Latin School. "[Senior Districts] is a lot of opportunity, a lot of pressure and a lot of really top-shelf musicianship,” WHS Fine Arts Department Head Susan Memoli said.

WHS Fine Arts enjoys increased representation across the board at Senior Districts

Brasen Chi and Dante Coppola November 14, 2019

With Senior Districts coming up, students who participate in music are busier than ever. Although Wayland students typically perform well when it comes to representation at the event, many WHS students...

Photo of the Week

Photo of the Week

Julia Callini November 12, 2019

Sophomore Sammy Janoff and senior Cas Ross perform the closing number in this year's fall musical, Chicago. The cast rehearsed for six hours on Sat. Nov. 9, which is known as "Super Saturday" for...

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