Album Review: “~How I’m Feeling~” by Lauv
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 song, but by the end of the EP, Lauv has completely changed directions with the song “I’m so tired...
WSPN’s guide to local wintertime activities
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 Winter Farmers’ Market Russell’s Garden Center holds an annual indoor farmers market e...
Album Review: ‘Sound the Bells’ by Dessa
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 group Doomtree. Last year, she dropped her latest studio record, titled "Chime," which explored free...
Review: “Liar,” “Cry for Me,” and “Living Proof” by Camila Cabello
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 superstar on the pop scene. “Havana” rose to the top of the charts because of its catchi...
Photo of the Week
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 because it was popularized in the 1920s by flappers. Orcha believes time period dances created authen...
Chicago shines on main stage (19 photos)
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
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 Stone Harris are already working to organize a senior spring highlight: the class of 2020 Senior...
Meet the Cast of WHSTE’s ‘Chicago’
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 songs require many rehearsals to master. Junior Kaiyang Zhang plays defense attorney Billy...
Chicago’s Super Saturday Rehearsal (12 photos)
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 Saturday is a chance to run through the show, but also bond with members of the cast. Tickets fo...
WHS Fine Arts enjoys increased representation across the board at Senior Districts
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 are unaware as to what Senior Districts is. Senior Districts is an "all-star" group of musicians...
Photo of the Week
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 the actors. Traditionally, WHSTE runs through the show for the first time on Super Saturday. To see...
WSPN’s top 10 Halloween activities
October 30, 2019
Are you caught on Halloween with nothing to do? Here are just a few ideas to keep you busy. 1. Watch a scary movie The easiest solution to your lack of spookiness this Halloween is to watch a scary movie. Turn off all the lights and get the popcorn ready! Best of all, you don’t even have to leave...
