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Wandering Backpack asks what you would bring if you had 10 minutes to pack a bag with your most treasured items, knowing you wouldn’t be back for years.

Wandering Backpack: Kelsey Pitcairn

Martin Narciso February 13, 2014
Wandering Backpack asks what you would bring if you had 10 minutes to pack a bag with your most treasured items, knowing you wouldn’t be back for years.

Warrior Weekly: A Wayland Olympian?

Allison Wei February 9, 2014
With the Olympics going on this week, Harry envisions the possibility of having an Olympian from Wayland.

Tech Corner: Technology in cars

Allison Wei February 9, 2014
In this edition of Tech Corner, David discusses impressive technology in cars.
AES robo graders could be grading Common Core tests as soon as 2015. WSPN's Ben Porter makes a case against the use of AES. (PHOTO ILLUSTRATION)

Opinion: Keep AES robo graders away from the classroom

Ben Porter February 9, 2014
AES is a type of grading software that uses text analysis to score essays from one to six based on predetermined criteria that include sentence structure, word length and formatting technique. Unfortunately AES, although effective at grading for formating technicalities such as word length, paragraph length and sentence structure, is incapable of grading for content and doesn’t score analytical thinking, accuracy, themes or symbols. Technology that ignores the meaning and purpose of written language has no place in or near our classrooms.

Warrior Weekly: Steroids

Sarah Mitty February 4, 2014
This week, Harry questions whether the stereotypes about steroids in sports are accurate.
Soundscape: The Best of 2013

Soundscape: The Best of 2013

Lizzy Worstell February 3, 2014
With 2013 behind us, it’s time to look at which albums and songs wowed us the most. Check out our lists below and be sure to voice your opinion on the comments.

Scrambled: Nutella Rice Krispies treats

Anna Hubbell February 3, 2014
Hello Scrambled readers! Now that mid-year exams are over, I’ve been able to take some time to relax and do something fun — bake.

The Ally Way: How to fulfill New Year’s resolutions (and other goals)

Alex Erdekian January 27, 2014
In this post, blogger Ally Toto instructs readers on how to meet goals during the New Year.
The Loose Change campaign aims to fund the building of libraries and school houses in isolated villages in the Northern Andes of Peru.

Loose Change campaign to fund remote villages in Peru

Lizzy Worstell January 23, 2014
Upon my waking, I heard thunderous rain hitting the roof. Since my group started hiking through the Northern Andes, we’d experienced very rainy weather.

Warrior Weekly: Sam Berns

Sarah Mitty January 16, 2014
Very few of you have probably heard the name Sam Berns. Very few of you could also have made the same difference in this world that Sam did.
WSPNs David Flynn gives advice on how to de-stress.

How to fight stress

Whitney Halperin January 16, 2014
Stress is the body's reaction to any change that requires an adjustment or response. The body reacts to these changes with physical, mental and emotional responses. School stress is affecting students across the nation.
WSPNs David Flynn gives some tips on how to avoid procrastinating for midyear exams. Flynn believes that following these strategies will help you stay on task and studying.

How to avoid procrastination

Whitney Halperin January 8, 2014
It’s a common high school problem: procrastination. With new technology, laziness, social media and other distractions booming, it may be hard to find some quality time for school work or studying. Particularly with midterms approaching, it’s crucial to use your time wisely.
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