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The Wayland Boys Basketball team heads to Weston on Wednesday night to face the 4-1 Wildcats. Wayland lost the previous meeting with Weston 62-59 and enter this game with a 2-3 record.

Game preview: Boys basketball takes on Weston for the second time this season

Joseph Fay, Staff Reporter January 8, 2025

On Wednesday, Jan. 8, the boys varsity basketball team will travel to Weston to face the Wildcats for the second time this season. Wayland enters this game with a 2-3 season record, while Weston has a...

Senior Luke Chisum rounds a corner during his race. Chisum has been on the cross country team since his freshman year and is now committed to Elon University.

Crossing the finish line: Luke Chisum commits to Elon University

Mischa Lee January 7, 2025

Wind blowing, heart racing and feet pounding on the ground, senior Luke Chisum rounds a corner to see the finish line. Chisum started cross country in sixth grade and has run his way up to being a National...

The new year is a time to make resolutions, plan for the year ahead,and even wish for things to come true. In this article, staff reporter Joey Fay highlights five things that Boston sports fans should wish for this coming year.

Boston sports fan new years wish list

Joseph Fay, Staff Reporter January 7, 2025

2024 was an eventful year in Boston sports. From the Celtics winning the National Basketball Association (NBA) Finals, to the first year this century without former head coach Bill Belichick coaching the...

Singing to a sold out stadium of 70,000, pop-singer Taylor Swift performs during her “Eras Tour” on April 1, 2023 at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

Is It Over Now? Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour comes to an end

Annabelle Hage, Sadie Alongi, and Emily Wyner January 6, 2025

After over a year and a half, 149 shows and five continents, world-renowned pop singer Taylor Swift performed her final show of the Eras Tour in Vancouver, Canada, on Dec. 8, 2024. In March of 2023, Swift...

Crossword: Winter

Crossword: Winter

Ben Jackson January 2, 2025

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WHS student-run nonprofit organization, Hoops For a Home Court, is dedicated towards raising money for a public sports community center in Wayland. After raising over $20,000, co-leader and junior Cole Zachery explained that there was still more to be done. “This is definitely a step in the right direction, but we have a lot more to do before we reach our final goal,” Zachery said.

Hoops For A Home Court: A team creating something they never had

Benjamin Jackson and Jeffery Zhang December 19, 2024

Over the course of two months, a nonprofit organization led by juniors Will Walters, Cole Zachery and Anish Vishwanathan successfully raised over $20,000 towards the long term goal of establishing a community...

With the final curtain call of "Hadestown," the senior class of 2025 reminisces on their years at the theatre. From late night rehearsals to emotional performances, their time at WHSTE was impactful for all of the seniors.

WHSTE seniors take their final bow on the Wayland High School stage

Jessica Dretler, Mischa Lee, and Elyssa Grillo December 18, 2024

Lights dim, curtains open, spotlight brightens the stage: it’s showtime. This year’s Wayland High School fall musical was “Hadestown,” a popular show on Broadway that takes its audience through...

Starbucks holiday menu review

Carolina Sdoia, Jessi Dretler, and Elyssa Grillo December 18, 2024

Join Copy Editor Elyssa Grillo and Reporter Jessi Dretler as they review the Starbucks holiday menu options. Three festive drinks and three holiday treats are featured in this video. It includes the following:...

Senior Leroyal Harriston gets a rebound following a failed layup before dribbling the ball down the court. Orange team's record is 0-2 this season, but some players are maintaining hope to bounce back. "We've had some tough games but it's nothing we can't come back from," senior Felix Kissell said.

IBL teams scrap for a win in second matchup of the year

Emma Zocco and Kate Goodman December 16, 2024

The Intramural Basketball League (IBL) holds its second round of games on Tuesday, Dec. 9. The black team defeated the orange team, the red team beat the white team, the pink team bounced back from their...

For this recipe, gather 4-6 apples, oats, nutmeg, cinnamon, butter, brown sugar and flour.

Flavor! Apple Crisp

Emma Zocco December 10, 2024

Apple crisp is a perfect sweet treat to bring home for the holidays. This dessert is a fan favorite that is best served with a side of vanilla ice cream.

WSPN’s athlete of the month is freshman Mia Rent for her top placements in cross country meets.

Athlete of the month: Mia Rent

Vanessa Taxiarchis, Staff Reporter December 9, 2024

With sweat dripping, legs cramping and her ponytail flying, freshman Mia Rent has made a name for herself in the cross country community. Rent began running in fifth grade to stay in shape, but a year...

Join WSPN’s Jessi Dretler and Elyssa Grillo as they review the new movie adaptation of the famous Broadway Musical: Wicked.

From Broadway to Hollywood: Wicked makes its magic on the big screen

Elyssa Grillo and Jessi Dretler December 6, 2024

Starring pop star Ariana Grande and actress Cynthia Erivo, “Wicked” was released to the general public on Nov. 22, but had early access screenings starting Nov. 20 due to popular demand for the film....

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