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Seniors Favour Ejims and Maya Powell reflect on the importance of acknowledging months like Black History Month and its impact on students of color.

WHS Power Club: Is WHS recognizing its students of color?

Favour Ejims and Maya-Angelina Powell February 28, 2022

The following is an opinion piece written by the WHS Power Club leaders, Favour Ejims and Maya-Angelina Powell.  It’s no surprise that WHS is a predominantly white school with just a few students...

WSPN's Delia Caulfield reflects on the recent banned substance scandal with the Russian Figure Skating Team.

Opinion: Kamila Valieva isn’t a cheater, she’s manipulated

Delia Caulfield February 28, 2022

The stage has been set for the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, showcasing athletic superstars from across the globe. For most athletes, the Olympics is the peak of their athletic careers, testing them both...

In the first installment of "A Spoiled Sports Fan," WSPN's Emily Roberge discusses Tom Brady's retirement, and its implications on the sports world.

A Spoiled Sports Fan: Football will never be the same without Tom Brady

Emily Roberge February 18, 2022

I’m a spoiled sports fan. There’s no other way to put it. It’s both a blessing and a curse. I’ve been accustomed to the New England Patriots winning my whole life. I don’t know anything else....

WSPN's Delia Caulfield discusses the national nurse shortage and the negative implications of understaffing hospitals.

Understaffed and overworked: the nursing profession is going extinct before our very eyes

Delia Caulfield February 16, 2022

When you think of the word hospital, what is the first word that comes to mind? Maybe it’s the packed waiting room, filled with dozens upon dozens of people waiting in anticipation to be told a variety...

WSPN's Bella Schreiber discusses the rising conflicts in Russia and Ukraine and their implications for America.

Opinion: What’s really going on in Russia and Ukraine?

Bella Schreiber February 12, 2022

I have had the privilege of living my whole life in a place like the United States, where we have many freedoms. These include being able to choose who is in charge of our country and how long they get...

WSPN’s Kally Proctor discusses the recent controversy regarding Novak Djokovic's vaccination status at the 2022 Australian Open.

Opinion: Australian officials made the right choice in kicking Djokovic out

Kally Proctor February 10, 2022

World No 1 ranked tennis star, Novak Djokovic, went to Australia last month in pursuit of a record-setting 21st grand slam, but he never got to the first round. It turns out Djokovic lost not to another...

WSPN's 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...

WSPN's 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...

WSPN's 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 Jonathan's 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...

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