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Wayland Student Press

The student news site of Wayland High School

Wayland Student Press

WSPNs Katya Luzarraga discusses the Netflix show, Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story and highlights the drawbacks of the disturbing hit show.

Opinion: Jeffrey Dahmer is receiving the wrong type of attention

Katya Luzarraga November 4, 2022

Why is America so fascinated with serial killers? America's past-time is filled with true-crime dramas glamorizing a cannibalistic serial killer. Not only is it morally concerning, but it brings into question...

WSPN’s Aimee Smith discusses the difficulties surrounding dropping out of classes at Wayland High School.

Opinion: The detrimental effects of dropping classes

Aimee Smith November 3, 2022

Going to my history class feels like sitting in a graveyard. Every other seat is abandoned, mourning the loss of a student who dropped the class. On the first day of school, 13 hopeful students sat in...

Opinion: The comments affect everyone

Opinion: The comments affect everyone

Deirdre Brown November 1, 2022

“Get off the field!” “How’s it feel to play a girls sport?” “Put a skirt on!” I have witnessed grown adults yell all of those comments at my two male teammates on our field hockey team....

WSPNs Genevieve Morrison discusses the lack of free and accessible menstrual products at Wayland High School.

Opinion: We need free access to period products

Genevieve Morrison October 19, 2022

Every girl remembers their first period. Mine was a seventh grade slumber party. Staring at the tile floor of my best friend's bathroom, listening to giggles from the basement, embarrassment and confusion...

WSPNs Emily Roberge discusses the greater implications of Tua Tagovailoas head injury and what it means for the NFLs concussion protocol.

Opinion: Hey NFL, brain health matters

Emily Roberge October 18, 2022

NFL organizations have swept another systemic issue under the rug. Shame on the Miami Dolphins. Head protection is not an issue to play around with, and it’s about time that teams prioritized their players’...

WSPN’s Jeffery Zhang discusses the impact of Roger Federer’s announcement and his plans to retire.

Roger Federer: 24 years of magic

Jeffery Zhang October 11, 2022

“Think 'Roger Federer.' Keep your emotions under wraps and control what you can control.” Every Sunday morning I would hear my tennis coach say the same words over and over. Now, I won’t hear...

WSPNs Tess Alongi discusses the abuse that has recently been uncovered in the National Womens Soccer Association

Opinion: The disgusting abuse within the NWSL needs to end now

Tess Alongi October 8, 2022

Established in 2012, The National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) has been in the spotlight for the systemic abuse of its players. The abuse that these players are enduring isn’t a new thing, but this...

WSPNs Emily Roberge discusses far-right Italian prime minister Giorgia Melonis victory in the 2022 Italian election and the impact it has on the worlds democratic institutions.

Opinion: Thanks Giorgia Meloni, democracy is on the downfall

Emily Roberge October 6, 2022

What should have been a joyful day in Italy following the election of the first female prime minister, has instead turned into a wake-up call. Fear for the LGBTQ+ community, who may be denied the right...

WSPNs Reva Datar explains her thoughts on school shootings in America through a letter to her sister.

Opinion: An open letter to my sister on school shootings

Reva Datar October 3, 2022

Dear little sister, My job is to guide you, to answer your questions and support you in every way possible. As your older sister, I am a role model, an intimate and important point of contact, yet now...

WSPNs Delia Caulfield discusses and challenges our nations political system that has been present for centuries.

Opinion: Lawmakers need to go back to kindergarten

Delia Caulfield September 23, 2022

Majority rules? Maybe in kindergarten, but not always in American politics. All kindergarten students have been taught crucial life skills needed to integrate into society, yet our political leaders need...

WSPN’s Katya Luzarraga discusses the impact family has on a world recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Opinion: How family became my wake-up call this summer

Katya Luzarraga September 22, 2022

After all these years, I almost forgot what it meant for me to see my whole family together again. We’ve all put these walls up between each other. For the last two years I thought it was okay because...

WSPNs Bella Schreiber discusses all things Serena Williams after her decision to retire.

Opinion: Serena Williams is – and always will be – the G.O.A.T.

Bella Schreiber September 17, 2022

Retirement can mean so many things for professional athletes. It can mean freedom, fun and a less stressful life. However, it can also be terrifying and heartbreaking. For Serena Williams, the decision...

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