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Cape Cod is a popular tourist destination for Massachusetts residents and enjoy the scenery that the coastal area has to offer. Unfortunately, Cape Cod is being faced with consequences of climate change such as rising sea levels, erosion and a loss of biodiversity. “[My family and I] have been going there since 1984, so we really watched the Cape shrink every year,” lifelong Cape Cod visitor Mary Hicks said.

Cape Cod faces climate consequences

Annabelle Hage and Kyle Zhang March 14, 2025

Ranked one of the best tourist destinations in Massachusetts, Cape Cod is a popular travel spot amongst Wayland residents over the summer. This vast coastal region is known for its biodiversity and many...

The Wayland Scholarship Foundation was created to help students reach their future goals when choosing which college to attend. “I have a lot of ambitious goals for the program,” Committee Chair Jeanne Brown said. “But primarily, the goal is to ensure that students who have academic promise and financial need get a little help getting to their first year of college.”

The Wayland Scholarship Foundation: Supporting students with academic promise

Marissa Mendoza, News Editor March 13, 2025

The stress of applying to colleges can be demanding for students and along with that, so can the price of colleges. Throughout the years, the cost of college tuition and fees have increased for multiple...

WSPN's Emily Wyner dives in to popular bagel store "PopUp Bagels" that has recently opened a new location in Seaport, Boston.

PopUp Bagels spreads to Seaport

Emily Wyner, Staff Reporter March 12, 2025

Nestled between the up and coming corner off of Pier four Blvd. in Boston, PopUp Bagels is the new viral spot to visit in Seaport. The popular bagel shop has blown up on social media over the past few...

On Monday, Feb 24, summer camp registration opened in Wayland. Some of these popular camps sold out in seconds to the eager parents. However, there are still camps available on the Wayland website. "We still have a lot of camps open especially sports, technology and science clinics," Wayland Recreation Director Katherine Brenna said. "I’d say those are about 70% full today."

The 60 seconds that can determine your summer

Joseph Fay March 10, 2025

Winters in New England can feel endless, but one thing that doesn’t last long is how quickly it takes summer camp registrations to fill in Wayland. While still in the grip of winter, on Monday, Feb....

WSPN'S Molly and Abby Bergeron highlight freshman Izzy Irwin breaking the 11-dive record and 6-dive record for freshmen.

Two records, one athlete: Freshman Izzy Irwin makes waves breaking dive records

Molly Bergeron and Abby Bergeron March 5, 2025

For some high school athletes, breaking school records is a dream, but for freshman Izzy Irwin, this has already become a reality. On Jan. 20, Irwin broke the WHS 11-dive record for freshmen. Then six...

WSPN's Vanessa Taxiarchis explores B-Tone Fitness and its business in the Wayland Town Center.

BTONE: A workout for all levels, ages, every body, every day

Vanessa Taxiarchis, Reporter March 5, 2025

The Wayland Town Center is home to numerous different businesses to benefit the Wayland community. From restaurants to nail salons, while a visitor might not have time to explore it all in a day, a 45...

Lets Save the Strays, founded by Wayland resident, Amy Shroff. The goal of this organization is to treat stray dogs in impoverished areas of Asia in ways that benefit the animals as well as the people. By collaborating with local communities and inspiring veterinarians across the globe, Let's Save the Strays works to make lasting change in the places they serve. “Between all these different groups, we're really starting to make a difference,” Shroff said. “That's the beauty of this, we really are starting to see the change.”

Lets Save the Strays creates change for the community, by the community

Fiona Peltonen March 4, 2025

Dogs have famously earned the title of “Man’s Best Friend,” but what happens when that relationship isn’t reciprocal? The increasing amount of stray animals is a growing problem around the world,...

While most people survive each day avoiding an urgent trip to the emergency room, having it there for emergency situations is critical for safety, but how safe are they really? “Everyone is suffering, both the patients as well as the medical professionals trying to make things better,” Emergency Physician Melisa Poulos said.

A ticking time bomb: How hospital waiting times affect both the patients and medical staff

An excruciating pain arises in your ankle after you tripped and fell while on your two mile run. By the time you reach the hospital, a throbbing sensation presents itself and the agony only heightens....

Ido Geffen fights back from injuries

Ido Geffen fights back from injuries

Ravi Kapadia, Staff Reporter February 27, 2025

Standing at 6 feet and 4 inches tall, senior captain Ido Geffen completes a layup during a Friday night boys varsity basketball game in the field house. Geffen’s athleticism along with his height and...

Gap years are an uncommon alternative for high school graduates, in which graduates take a year or more off from schooling and pursue something separate from college until they are ready to return to their education or something else. Wayland High School psychology teacher David Schmirer believes that college is a good route for many high school graduates, however, he also says that its best to keep an open mind when thinking about gap years. “I think the vast majority of our students are going to be fine with [going to college] and [are] ready to go, but for those students who are having [gap years] be a more visible choice I think [it] is a good thing both for physical and mental health,” Schmirer said.

Are Gap Years Worth It?

Cesar Campos-Belussi February 25, 2025

As many students spend a huge chunk of their lives in preparation for college, some come to realize gap years may be a better alternative. Gap years are another option for an occupation after high school...

Le Petit Four is a french bakery located at 380 Washington St, Wellesley.

Fresh out of the oven: Le Petit Four

Karis Tam, Staff Reporter February 24, 2025

Le Petit Four is a bakery that is well known for its French baked goods that recently opened in Wellesley on Washington St. It is run by Romain Bernus and his mom, Valérie Coullet, who both moved to the...

In previous years, New England ski mountains have left eager skiers unsatisfied because of the sub-par and icy conditions on the slopes. Despite this situation, veteran skiers, and WHS sophomores Tobias Kyleber, Mathew Moscoffian and Colin Moleux provide some insight on why some mountains have a higher level quality than others, in their eyes. “[Two of my favorite mountains in New England] are Mount Stow and Mount Cannon,” Moscoffian said. “These mountains are better because they have the best quality of snow and have the most trails open, usually.”

Skiing across the country: Good skiing conditions and where to find them

Owen Harrington and Cesar Campos February 12, 2025

New England, despite its wide variety of mountains, is considered a difficult area to ski and snowboard in. This is because of its lack of powder-like snow and abundance of icy terrain, and has been proven...

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