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WSPN's Jeffery Zhang discusses the "Houthi PC small group" leaks.

Opinion: National security isn’t a text thread

Jeffery Zhang April 7, 2025

In March, a behind-the-scenes Signal messaging group named “Houthi PC small group” – referring to a principals committee on the Yemen Houthi rebel threat – exposed highly sensitive U.S. military...

Join WSPN's Chloe Zilembo as she talks about her experience with "senioritis" and why students need to combat it.

The slippery slope of senioritis

Chloe Zilembo April 4, 2025

The weather becomes warmer and the days become clearer: spring has sprung. Birds have started chirping, and the last thing that students want is to stay cooped up inside of a classroom – especially the...

WSPN's Alex Evangelista and Ben Jackson predict the NBA award winners.

NBA award winners forecast

Alex Evangelista and Ben Jackson March 29, 2025

With only one month left in the National Basketball Association (NBA) regular season, many things are still up in the air. Awards like Rookie of the Year, Most Valuable Player and Defensive Player of the...

WSPN's Kate Goodman reflects on the benefits history classes would gain from open discussions on current events.

Opinion: Time to talk, history classes should cover current events

Kate Goodman March 27, 2025

Imagine walking into a classroom where you’re discussing events unfolding right now – the news, the big changes and the issues that matter in your life and the world around you. That’s what schools...

The 2025 NFL draft will commence on Thursday, April 24 to Saturday, April 26.

NFL Draft prediction 2025

Bowen Morrison, Business Manager March 26, 2025

For some collegiate football players, their childhood dreams will be fulfilled in Green Bay, Wisconsin on Thursday, April 24 through Saturday, April 26 with the National Football League (NFL) draft taking...

WSPN's Alex Evangelista reflects on the impact of misinformation in politics.

Opinion: Stop the spin, political lies are hijacking our democracy

Alex Evangelista March 25, 2025

On Feb. 28, President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance met with Ukranian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House to discuss negotiations over U.S. support for Ukraine in the war against...

WSPN's Olivia Green discusses the impact of Trump's decision to stop minting pennies.

Trump can’t fix the penny problem

Olivia Green March 24, 2025

On Feb. 10, President Donald Trump ordered the Treasury Department to halt the production of new pennies, his reason being that the cost of minting pennies is higher than the coin’s actual face value. While...

WSPN's Editorial Board discusses how members of the community should speak out and come together after an act of antisemitism occurred in Wayland.

Editorial: In the aftermath of hate, speak up today, change tomorrow

Editorial Board March 8, 2025

Again. Yet again, another reprehensible act of hate – of antisemitism – has taken place in our community. Yet again, we, as students, must ask ourselves how we will respond to this hurtful, disturbing...

WSPN’s Shawnie Loveless reflects on why Billie Eilish deserved the Album of the Year.

Opinion: There is no Album of the Year without Billie Eilish

Shawnie Loveless February 26, 2025

On Feb. 2, the 67th GRAMMY Awards were held in Los Angeles, California. Billie Eilish’s new album, “HIT ME HARD AND SOFT,” lost the Album of the Year award to Beyoncé’s “Cowboy Carter,” shocking...

WSPN's Caroline Kiernan and Katie Collett reflect on the issues with the Wayland Middle School's grading system.

Opinion: Reassess the standards-based system

Caroline Kiernan and Katie Collett February 26, 2025

Imagine you’re a freshman who opens up Home Access Center only to find that you got a 75% on your first biology test. The lab you did? A three out of five, dropping your grade into the low 70s. Last...

Staff reporter Joey Fay writes about what he believes are some of the biggest issues in college sports.

Opinion: College sports are a mess

Joseph Fay February 24, 2025

College sports have so many problems that I can’t cover them all in a 500-word article, so I’ll focus on what I see as the most important problems: eligibility rules and the transfer portal. Take...

WSPN's Kyle Zhang reflects on Apple's audio products.

Opinion: Apple’s new products are disappointing

Kyle Zhang February 13, 2025

Walking to the Apple store, you excitedly step through the glass doors, eager to see the latest generation of products. A bright, bold display showcases the long-awaited update to the AirPods Max. You...

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