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WSPNs Garrett Spooner discusses the the NFL teams that are overperforming their expectations, and those that are underperforming.

Warrior Weekly: NFL overperforming and underperforming teams

Garrett Spooner November 6, 2021

The first half of the NFL season has come with injuries, COVID-19 worries and a ton of upsets. One word to describe the first half: unpredictable. We’ve seen some of the same: Tom Brady playing great...

WSPNs Genevieve Morrison compares the two versions of the Dune movie, which was created based on the classic sci-fi novel by Frank Herbert.

Opinion: “Dune” lived up to David Lynch’s version, and then some

Genevieve Morrison November 4, 2021

Warning: spoilers for "Dune" (1984 and 2021) A harsh wind sweeps over vast dunes, stretching as far as the eye can see over the great expanse of the planet Arrakis. The fine powder, mixed with the precious,...

In the latest installment of ABC: American Born Chinese, reporter Jonathan Zhang addresses the rise in attacks on Asians and the importance of continuing to talk about the unjust treatment towards Asians.

ABC: An American just like you

Jonathan Zhang November 1, 2021

It’s no secret that life is hard. There are so many things to accomplish, hardships to endure and obstacles to overcome. With the addition of a global pandemic, every one of these challenges becomes...

WSPNs Aditya Weling dives into the MLB World Series matchup between the Astros and the Braves.

Warrior Weekly: MLB World Series matchup

Aditya Weling October 30, 2021

It is late Oct., which means that the World Series is upon us. The 117th edition of the culmination of America’s favorite pastime is deadlocked at a game apiece. The pennant winners from both leagues,...

WSPNs Katya Luzarraga reviews the hit show Squid Game and discusses the humans fascination with murder and violence.

How South Korea’s “Squid Game” hypnotizes audiences with its sadistic appeal

Katya Luzarraga October 28, 2021

Viewers click the ‘play’ button on their devices, longing for a distraction from their mundane lives. The familiar childhood game of “Red Light, Green Light” fills the screen, but it’s been disfigured...

WSPN’s Selena Liu discusses the issues surrounding the Stop Asian Hate movement slowing down.

Opinion: The Stop Asian Hate movement isn’t just a trend

Selena Liu October 27, 2021

To protest the racist acts that the Asian-American community faced following the outbreak of COVID-19, activists created the Stop Asian Hate movement. The first case of COVID-19 was discovered in Wuhan,...

WSPNs Genevieve Morrison and Delia Caulfield weigh the pros and cons of lifting the mask mandate in Waylands schools.

Two-Sided Opinion: Weighing the options of lifting the mask mandate

Genevieve Morrison and Delia Caulfield October 25, 2021

In this side-by-side opinion piece, opinion editor Genevieve Morrison and copy editor Delia Caulfield discuss if lifting the mask mandate in schools is appropriate. 

WSPNs Tess Alongi discusses the issues surrounding the standards based grading system employed at Wayland Middle School.

Opinion: Standard based grading sets students up for failure

Tess Alongi October 22, 2021

For the past couple years, standards based grading has been the primary way of evaluating students at Wayland Middle School, a system that measures students' abilities with numbers one through four. Students...

WSPNs Emily Roberge discusses the aftermath of Las Vegas Raiders head coach Jon Gruden and his resignation following the investigation of his racist, homophobic and misogynistic emails.

Opinion: Gruden fumbles, NFL drops the ball on social justice initiative

Emily Roberge October 21, 2021

Attracting roughly 17.4 million viewers each week, football has taken its seat to be America’s most watched sport. Whether it’s football fans tuning in for the Sunday night prime-time games, football...

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

Dante’s Discography: Certified Lover Boy

Dante Coppola October 20, 2021

Dante's Discography: Certified Lover Boy After what has felt like a drought of newer music from our favorite artists, we finally got the music we’ve been waiting for. Tyler, the Creator, J.Cole and...

WSPNs Jonathan Zhang weighs the pros and cons of visiting colleges and answers the question of whether visiting colleges is worth it.

Opinion: Should seniors go on college visits? It depends.

Jonathan Zhang October 20, 2021

Current seniors have a lot riding on their college applications that they are writing. After all, a student’s acceptance letters will leave them with their options for the next four years of their life....

WSPNs Aditya Weling previews the NBA season and his two favorites for this years championship

Warrior Weekly: season predictions for NBA championship favorites

Aditya Weling October 19, 2021

It’s October, which means sports are in full swing. The NFL regular season is heating up, the MLB playoffs are gaining momentum and the NHL season is getting started. However, what might be most exciting...

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