Song Review: “Don’t Start Now” by Dua Lipa
December 16, 2019
Dua Lipa is back! After a one year hiatus, Lipa has returned to the top charts with her new single, “Don’t Start Now.” The song opens: “Did a full 180, crazy.” But, despite what this intro implies, Lipa has not changed at all. In fact, based on this new release, her music has stayed the same...
Album Review: “Everyday Life” by Coldplay
December 16, 2019
After seven albums, Coldplay has decided to try something new in album No. 8, “Everyday Life.” It’s refreshing. It’s different. It’s a change for the band, but even though it changed its genre, it did not change the topic it sings about: tragedy. In the past, Coldplay had a very specific sound:...
WSPN’s holiday gift guide
Anna Ilyin and Rebeca Kamens-Gil
December 12, 2019
As winter arrives, along comes the season of gift giving. For many, gift giving can be a stressful task, especially when you have no clue where to start or what to get. But it doesn't have to be this way! As long as your gift is meaningful, it's sure to be loved by its recipient. Still not buying it?...
WSPN’s holiday movie guide
December 11, 2019
As Christmas approaches, the time to watch holiday movies arrives as well. Whether it be a Christmas throwback or a newer release, the options are plentiful for the season. Comedies: "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" (1967, 2000 and 2018) "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" is a holiday classic...
Senior Ryan Dowling’s “back2california” smashes Spotify following release
December 10, 2019
While WHS students got an exclusive preview of senior Ryan Dowling’s newest song “back2california” during the Spirit Day pep rally, the song was officially released on Thanksgiving day. Since the release, its popularity has expanded well outside the WHS community, earning spots on 11 Spotify editorial...
Behind the scenes of a cappella rehearsals (video)
Julia Wegerbauer and Julia Raymond
December 9, 2019
A cappella is one of the most widely known student-run organizations at WHS. The co-ed Madrigals, male T-Tones and female Muses put in hours of work before each concert, and reporters Julia Wegerbauer and Julia Raymond went to see what goes on during a rehearsal.
Artist of the Month: Aydan McGah
![Junior Aydan McGah has been painting for over five years, ever since she took her first art class at summer camp. “[My favorite piece I’ve created] is a landscape painting of the mountains and flowers. I really loved the picture online, so I just wanted to recreate it,” McGah said.](https://waylandstudentpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/59589205593__F0678338-7CB2-433F-B1F5-94D8E2DCC8A1-475x317.jpeg)
December 2, 2019
One summer, five years ago, junior Aydan McGah partook in a random art class whilst at summer camp. Little did McGah know that she would discover her love for painting, a hobby she would later bring back home. “I have been painting for around five years," McGah said. "I became interested in art...
Disney+ streaming service launch a screaming success, competes with Netflix
December 2, 2019
Netflix lovers, meet the new streaming service that hit 10 million subscribers in a matter of hours. After years of preparation, The Walt Disney Co. launched its first streaming service: Disney+. Disney+ consists of an endless selection of legacy content produced by Disney and Fox, as well as new exclusive...
Josh Ellenbogen
November 30, 2019
Name: Josh Ellenbogen Grade: Senior Favorite store: “My favorite store to shop at has got to be Nordstrom because it encompasses my style. They have a lot of items that I would like to wear, and I [know] I can go through and find pieces I enjoy.” Online shopping or in-store? “I definitely...
Michayla Mathis
November 30, 2019
Name: Michayla Mathis Grade: Senior Favorite store: “I like shopping at Forever 21, Urban Outfitters and H&M. I like those stores because the clothes fit me nice.” Online shopping or in-store? “I like online shopping because being in the store causes a lot of anxiety.” Fashion...
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.
