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WSPN's Olivia Green reflects on the negative effects of pop culture figures in politics.

Opinion: Bringing in pop culture figures to political rallies is problematic

Olivia Green November 22, 2024

Presidential elect Donald Trump hosted a rally in Madison Square Garden, New York City, on Oct. 27. During the rally, Comedian Tony Hinchcliffe took the stage. Instead of trying to prove a political point...

Join WSPN’s Jane Tardif and Jillian Mele as they talk about the importance of having strong youth sports programs.

Opinion: Youth sports programs benefit high school teams

Jane Tardif and Jillian Mele November 9, 2024

You’re headed to practice after losing yet another game. On the way there, you wonder why your team is failing to hold its own against the other teams in your division. There might be skilled athletes...

WSPN's Jeffery Zhang weighs in on expectations and the idea of letting people down.

The weight of expectations: Letting go and letting down

Jeffery Zhang November 6, 2024

“That’s alright. That’s okay,” is what they tell you. Hidden behind those words, you can tell they’re disappointed. Their eyes are heavy with a mix of sadness and disapproval, and their lingering...

As the 2024 presidential election inches closer, WSPN’s Fiona Peltonen and Maddie Zajac share their thoughts on the importance of youth voting. While there are numerous reasons that youth voting has taken the backseat for many years, it is time that younger generations get more politically involved. “If you want to fix a problem, you've got to commit yourself to doing it,” Fay said. “And one easy way to do it is to vote.”

The importance of youth voting

Whether we’d like to admit it or not, Wayland is an affluent town with a bubble of protection from political issues. Some of us aren’t up to date with current legislation or who is running for president,...

WSPN's Bella Schreiber discusses the financial strain of applying to college.

Opinion: The cost of college applications is too much

Bella Schreiber, Managing Editor October 31, 2024

Your eyes glaze over as you open your fifth “why us?” common app essay of the night. You're tired of repeating the same process over and over again, and you feel like you're running a race with no...

WSPN’s Melina Barris discusses unnoticed stress during her senior year.

Opinion: Senior fall is much more stressful than people realize

Melina Barris October 16, 2024

You are sitting at your desk, rapidly tapping your finger against your computer keyboard. In front of you, the Common App website is glowing, waiting for questions to be answered and essays to be written....

WSPN's Olivia Green discusses the verdict of the FDA v. AHM case regarding medical abortion.

Opinion: Medical abortion needs to be protected

Olivia Green October 1, 2024

On June 13, the Supreme Court unanimously ruled in favor of the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) on the subject of the emergency abortion medications mifepristone and misoprostol. In other words, there...

WSPN’s Jeffery Zhang discusses his thoughts on why Jannik Sinner should be suspended.

Opinion: Jannik Sinner should not have been allowed to play the US Open

Jeffery Zhang September 17, 2024

Opinion: Jannik Sinner shouldn’t have been allowed to play the U.S. Open. On Sept. 8, current world No. 1 professional tennis player Jannik Sinner won the men’s singles draw in the U.S. Open, cruising...

WSPN's Ryan Chase reflects on whether or not Karen Read should be convicted.

Opinion: Karen Read, Beyond Reasonable Doubt?

Ryan Chase September 11, 2024

You may have heard the name Karen Read. You may have heard about Karen Read so often that you find yourself wondering "Who is Karen Read?" and "What is her trial and why is it so complicated?" While this...

WSPN's Jeffery Zhang reflects on why young people don't vote.

Opinion: Partisan journalism is the reason we don’t vote

Jeffery Zhang September 5, 2024

Why don’t young people vote? All across the U.S., the voter turnout amongst younger audiences has been drastically lower than that of older audiences. If you try and find out why, you’re greeted by...

WSPN’s Elyssa Grillo and Emma Zocco reflect on the recent trend of high ticket prices and the trials faced by fans attempting to buy tickets for a concert.

Ticket turmoil: The battle for concert seats

Emma Zocco and Elyssa Grillo June 8, 2024

The clocks are ticking. You’ve spent weeks preparing, making sure you are ready for this exact moment. Screens surround you, the same image glowing at you from multiple devices. You've made it past the...

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