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WSPNs Katya Luzarraga dives into the critically acclaimed HBOMax hit show, attempting to decipher the appeal of the provocative teen drama and what it demonstrates to teenagers and young adults.

Euphoria: a provocative insight into the lives of teenagers

Katya Luzarraga February 9, 2022

The HBO Max original show, “Euphoria,” earns its stripes amongst the other great shows circling our streaming services, unapologetically showing audiences the unsettling reality of what our youth is...

WSPNs Reva Datar and Alyssa Ao describe the impacts of the model minority stereotype on students.

Opinion: “Positive” racial stereotypes aren’t so positive for students

Alyssa Ao and Reva Datar February 3, 2022

Asian people are often seen as the “model minority:" intelligent and ambitious. While these descriptors might seem like praise on the surface, especially in comparison to the open bigotry aimed at other...

WSPNs Emily Roberge discusses body image struggles and eating disorders among Wayland High School students.

Opinion: Wayland’s culture of body image and eating disorders

Emily Roberge January 29, 2022

This article contains anonymous quotes from Wayland High School students about their opinions on body image. Although society tries to normalize it, there is a stigma to the way an individual's body...

Cartoon: More Positive Cases

Cartoon: More Positive Cases

Sophie Simmons January 28, 2022

In the latest editorial cartoon, WSPN's Sophie Simmons demonstrates hypocrisy regarding mask wearing at Wayland High School. "I wanted to make a comic that somewhat criticizes the people who comment...

Opinion: How am I supposed to grieve the loss of a friend?

Opinion: How am I supposed to grieve the loss of a friend?

Emily Roberge January 27, 2022

Everyone grieves differently. Some choose to distract themselves with busy schedules to suppress the pain. Some use family and friends as a safety net. Some like to keep to themselves, dealing with all...

In this installment of Jonathans Journal, as the college application process comes to an end, reporter Jonathan Zhang emphasizes the importance of finding a coping mechanism.

Jonathan’s Journal: Rue in regret or remember your red

Jonathan Zhang January 26, 2022

As of the end of January, most seniors are nearing the end of a long and arduous journey: the college application process. Many would think that what comes next should be a well-deserved second semester...

Fifty cases of Poland Spring water bottles get distributed per day at WHS. As a result of the high levels of PFAS in Waylands water, the water fountains are  unusable. Because of this, plastic water bottles are in use throughout the day, harming many.

Opinion: Contradiction in a bottle

Talia Macchi January 25, 2022

When we think of water, we think of the ocean, life and the essential nutrients for human survival. However, when we think of plastic, we think of pollution, dying turtles and the destruction of mother...

WSPNs Kally Proctor discusses and summarizes some of the highlights and significant events of 2021.

Opinion: A Reflection on 2021

Kally Proctor January 24, 2022

With all the craziness that began with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, 2021 was a rollercoaster year, filled with ups, downs, more downs and a few more ups for good measure. Whether it was the riot...

WSPNs Katya Luzarraga examines how people view the pandemic differently, now that the omicron variant has rapidly spread across the country.

Opinion: The new definition of what it means to have COVID-19 today

Katya Luzarraga January 19, 2022

The cough. The dreaded cough. The cough that you thought was just a simple winter cold, because who doesn’t get those in the dead of December? Nope, this year isn’t a normal year. You may have survived...

WSPN’s Bella Schreiber discusses the controversy over the 2022 Winter Olympics being held in Beijing and China’s violation of human rights.

Opinion: Should the United States be boycotting the Olympics?

Bella Schreiber January 18, 2022

Every four years, around 206 nations gather together in a country to participate in a worldwide sports festival called the Olympics. Although winning is an individual players’ goal, the overall job of...

WSPNs Emily Roberge discusses NFL player Antonio Browns recent controversy and rumors surrounding his mental health.

Opinion: Keep Antonio Brown out of the NFL, but give him the support he needs

Emily Roberge January 16, 2022

I’ve always been a stickler for giving everyone a second chance. I’m not perfect, so how can I expect others to be? We are human–we are destined to mess up–that’s just how life goes. However,...

Join Sports Editor Dante Coppola as he reviews the latest and most popular in music albums.

Dante’s Discography: Donda Deluxe Update

Dante Coppola January 14, 2022

Even after “Donda” initially dropped, Ye (popularly known as Kanye West) was still tinkering with the final product. In fact, he was publicly upset it was released, stating it wasn’t the final product....

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