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On Wednesday, Sept. 10, the first Wayland School Committee meeting of the year took place from 6 p.m. to 8:15 p.m..
Three Quick Hits: School Committee meeting Sept. 10
During the 2024-25 school year, approximately 400 students came into the library every day, but since the start of this school year, attendance has dropped due to the ban on cell phone use in the library.
Library sees drop in student attendance following cellphone policy
On Wednesday, Sept. 10, a school shooting took place at Evergreen High School in Colorado, where two students were injured. The suspect fatally shot himself following the attack.
BDBN: Suspect dead after injuring two high school students at Evergreen High School
On Wednesday, Sept. 10, political activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed at Utah Valley University.
BDBN: Charlie Kirk shot and killed at Utah Valley University
The 2025 summer was filled with new trends and events. Ranging from The Summer I Turned Pretty to the signing of the 'Big Beautiful' bill, these pivotal moments not only resulted in conversation, but shifted American culture.
What’s in the news during the summer of 2025
In the Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt, technology interfering with students' everyday lives is a theme that is discussed and analyzed.
How teachers and students are affected by the “Anxious Generation”
Allied Network for Neurodevelopmental Advancement, ANNA, has recently opened a center in Wayland. This center is dedicated to supporting children with autism aged 6 years old and under, along with supporting their families. The center hopes to bring awareness and support to children with autism, and reduce the large stigma surrounding all neurodevelopmental disorders.
Allied Network for Neurodevelopmental Advancement center strives to make positive change in Wayland
Local student-run businesses in Wayland -- especially those relying on imported goods -- are feeling the strain of President Trump’s new tariffs. As prices rise, young entrepreneurs are adapting by shifting to domestic products or changing their business models entirely.
The impact of tariffs on local student businesses
With summer around the corner, it's the ideal time for gardens to sprout around Wayland. Join WSPN's Katie Collett and Caroline Kiernan as they explore local gardens.
Local gardens blossom as spring comes to a close
The senior Class of 2025 reflects on this years game of Senior Assassin. Senior Assassin is a standing tradition at WHS and this year had a pool of 138 players and a remaining six winners
Targets acquired: The Class of 2025 takes on Senior Assassin
Advancing up the field, junior Melina Antun takes the ball from a Newton South player.
Field Hockey battles Newton South to a draw
There are 13 WHS sports games this week. Lets take a look at where and when they are.
WHS Fall Game Schedule: Week of 9/15
Senior captain Anna Yalli hits the ball over the net and scores a point for the team. Yalli has been on the team since her sophomore year.
Girls volleyball slams Belmont in home opener
With a Holliston opponent at his side, junior Mikey Johansson looks to achieve a third down. Johansson is this year's starting quarterback.
Football takes a loss against Holliston
Senior captain Max Walsh fights with a Dearborn opponent for the ball, taking possession and dribbling it up the field.
Boys soccer tackles the win from Dearborn
Throughout history, rat poison has been a common method of pest control, often being placed by pest companies or bought online for personal use. Times have changed though, and with a plethora of alternative options, the outdated use of this product is shooting us in the foot. Rodenticides have the power to wipe out an entire wildlife ecosystem and yet they are still commercially used in the state, which is why it’s imperative that it ends now. “I feel better in my soul, knowing that I'm taking an action to try to protect the environment," Co-founder of Save Concord Wildlife Gwendolyn Shipley said. “I would encourage anyone who is feeling a little bit overwhelmed, this could be a small step to take to help save the world.”
Opinion: Poisoning the well, the threat of rat poison
Join WSPN's Karis Tam as she navigates the controversial "one size fits all" system utilized by Brandy Melville, a popular clothing brand.
One size fits few: The controversy of Brandy Melville
Join WSPN's Karis Tam as she discusses how harmful grade comparison can be to teens.
The hidden dangers of grade comparison
Join WSPN's Mack Young as she discusses the stressful nature of certain Snapchat features.
The snapping point: How Snapchat’s features harm teens
WSPN’s Melina Barris reflects on her time spent as a senior in high school.
The bittersweet feeling of senior year
Join WSPN's Annabel Orcutt as she discusses fashion with Ava Adelson.
Fashionista of the Month: Ava Adelson
Join WSPN's Karis Tam, Abby Bergeron and Annabel Orcutt as they talk about what to wear for Wayland High School's 2025 Homecoming.
Need a last minute dress? Here’s a straight forward ‘groovy’ dress guide for Homecoming
Join WSPN's Natalie Greenaway and Annabel Orcutt as they talk about Sabrina Carpenters new album: "Man's Best Friend."
Sweet no more, Sabrina Carpenter bites back with Man’s Best Friend
The 2025 summer was filled with new trends and events. Ranging from The Summer I Turned Pretty to the signing of the 'Big Beautiful' bill, these pivotal moments not only resulted in conversation, but shifted American culture.
What’s in the news during the summer of 2025
On Tuesday, Aug. 26, Tate McRae came to TD Garden to perform one out of the three nights in the Boston leg of her Miss Possessive World Tour.
Concert Review: Miss Possessive Tour is a Tate McRae takeover
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The boys and girls crew teams are looking forward to their season back on the water. "It's our enthusiasm for the sport that helps us succeed as a team," senior captain Ashley Maddocks said.

Preseason Preview: Boys and girls crew

Joey Fay and Grace Zocco
September 5, 2025
The girls volleyball team is looking to build off of their 2024 final four berth. The team opens their season on Friday, Sept. 5 with an away game at Newton South.

Preseason Preview: Girls volleyball

Joey Fay and Grace Zocco
September 4, 2025
Senior captain Kiera Hines drives down the field. The varsity field hockey team opens up their season on Friday, Sept. 5 with a home game against Arlington Catholic High School.

Preseason Preview: Field hockey

Joey Fay and Grace Zocco
September 3, 2025
Both the boys and girls soccer teams huddle up during their games from the 2024 season.

Preseason Preview: Boys and girls soccer

Joey Fay and Grace Zocco
September 2, 2025
Junior Cooper McFarlane watches the ball after hitting his tee shot on hole seven.

Preseason Preview: Golf

Joey Fay and Grace Zocco
August 29, 2025
Two players from the Class of 2025 walk towards the score board, before the next play.

Preseason Preview: Football

Joey Fay and Grace Zocco
August 28, 2025

Weekly Breakdown Episode 121: WHS’s first benefit concert and upcoming “Final Four” games

Grace Zocco
June 10, 2025

Weekly Breakdown Episode 120: Graduation week and round two of playoffs

Natalie Greenaway, Karis Tam, and Grace Zocco
June 3, 2025
Join WSPN’s Mack Young, Abby Bergeron and Grace Zocco as they break down the annual music festival, Boston Calling, which took place May 23 to May 25.

Three days, one city: 2025’s Boston Calling unpacked

Grace Zocco, Abby Bergeron, and Mack Young
June 2, 2025

Picky Eaters Pick: Chick Fil-A vs. Raising Cane’s

Maddie Zajac, Ryan Chase, and Alex Evangelista
May 30, 2025

Weekly Breakdown Episode 119: Final a cappella concert and Paws at the Park event

Jane Tardif, Carolina Sdoia, and Jessi Dretler
April 30, 2025

Weekly Breakdown Episode 118: Spring break festivities and the Boston Marathon

Carolina Sdoia, Jessi Dretler, and Melina Barris
April 22, 2025
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