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In the latest installment of Politipress, WSPNs Genevieve Morrison discusses the Republican Partys gradual move towards extremism.

Politipress: The GOP is destroying itself

Genevieve Morrison October 14, 2021

Jan. 20, 2021, Joe Biden was inaugurated into the presidential office. Donald Trump's reign was over, or so we thought. Throughout the past few months, the Republican Party has strayed farther and farther...

WSPNs Aditya Weling shares some of his reactions after the first few weeks of the NFL season.

Warrior Weekly: NFL overreactions

Aditya Weling October 14, 2021

With the beginning of the NFL season in the books, many people think that they have an idea of how their team will fare over the rest of the season. Like Wall Street, teams’ stocks are rising, falling,...

WSPNs Genevieve Morrison discusses Facebooks role in perpetuating toxic cultures on Instagram.

Opinion: Instagram needs to do more to protect teen girls

Genevieve Morrison October 9, 2021

When I was 11, I begged my parents to let me download Instagram. All my friends were using it, and I felt like the odd one out. Unfortunately for me, my mom insisted that I would have to wait. So I bided...

A packed house at Arthur Ashe Stadium watches mens singles during the US Open. At the 2021 US Open, fans were required to be vaccinated while players were not, sparking criticism from some fans and players.

Opinion: Vaccination double standards plague the US Open

Kally Proctor October 8, 2021

As fans geared up to watch the US Open live at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Queens, NY, they waited eagerly to make their way into the center. Thirty minutes passed. Then an hour....

WSPNs Tina Su discusses the disproportionate media coverage of missing white women compared to missing women of color amidst Gabby Petitos disappearance and murder.

Opinion: Let’s use Gabby Petito’s case to bring awareness to forgotten missing women of color.

Tina Su October 7, 2021

Gabrielle Petito was a 22-year-old woman from North Port, Florida, who went on a cross-country trip via a van with her fiancé, Brian Laundrie. He returned to his home Sept. 1, without her, two months...

WSPNs Genevieve Morrison discusses the need for the Massachusetts Board of Education to change MCAS testing as we know it.

Opinion: It’s time to revamp MCAS

Genevieve Morrison October 6, 2021

MCAS, affectionately referred to by students as the Massachusetts Child Abuse System, is a standardized testing system that we all know and love. Introduced in 1993, the exam assesses science, math and...

MCAS: Exploring the Past, Present and Future + Opinion

MCAS: Exploring the Past, Present and Future + Opinion

MCAS (Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System) has been used for years to test students' scholastic abilities. There has been much debate about the test but recent events such as the COVID-19 pandemic...

WSPNs Emily Roberge discusses the failures of the FBI investigation regarding the USA gymnastics team doctor, Larry Nassars, sexual abuse.

Opinion: Failures of the FBI in Larry Nassar’s sexual abuse reveal greater issues within the system

Emily Roberge September 29, 2021

Wednesday, Sept. 15, gymnasts Simone Biles, Aly Raisman, McKayla Maroney and Maggie Nichols testified before Congress to address the Federal Bureau of Investigation's “blind eye” to reports of USA...

WSPNS Reva Datar discusses the need for more climate change education in schools across the country.

Opinion: We need climate change education in schools. Now.

Reva Datar September 27, 2021

Climate change. It’s one of the most pressing and controversial issues today in the United States, as well as around the world. It’s talked about on the news, and it is a serious conversation to have...

WSPNs Delia Caulfield discusses the Free Britney movement and the negative aspects of Britney Spearss legal conservatorship.

Opinion: It’s time to #Free Britney

Delia Caulfield September 24, 2021

Picture this: you’re a world-renowned pop star with numerous hits. You’re a multi-millionaire living in a beautiful home in Los Angeles. You yearn to perform in front of the massive crowds who stare...

Waylands new bagel spot, Bagel Table, opens up for business. WSPNs Emily Roberge reviews the recently-opened establishment.

Restaurant Review: Bagel Table, the newest addition to the Wayland Town Center

Emily Roberge September 23, 2021

With the school year getting into full swing, many find themselves yearning for a delicious, filling breakfast before a long day. Especially for many high school students who find themselves grabbing food...

WSPNs Ari Zukerman discusses the lack of requirement for COVID-19 vaccination in the Wayland Public Schools.

Opinion: The vaccine mandate is a necessity

Ari Zukerman September 23, 2021

COVID-19 ravaged the world and continues to devastate normal life. Causing over 4.6 million deaths and over 220 million cases, the coronavirus is something to be taken seriously. In recent times, the numbers...

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