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Wayland Student Press

The student news site of Wayland High School

Wayland Student Press

The student news site of Wayland High School

Wayland Student Press

WSPNs Jenny Shine, Chloe Zilembo, and Ryan Chase share their points of view on midterms from the perspective of three different grades.

Opinion: Three takes on midterms

Chloe Zilembo, Jenny Shine, and Ryan Chase January 25, 2023

Jenny Shine, junior: December break has come to an end, but the chaos of midterms is just beginning. In my junior year of high school, I will be taking my first ever midterm, arguably when it matters...

WSPN’s Jeffery Zhang reflects on Rafael Nadal’s loss at the 2023 Australian Open.

Opinion: Nadal cannot recover from his Australian Open loss

Jeffery Zhang January 24, 2023

Nadal’s serve out of the Australian Open came as a shock to many people, his loss plastering the sports section of the New York Times. While his loss may seem totally unforeseen, it is a result of many...

WSPNs Editorial Board discusses the impact of last months racist graffiti found at WHS and its impact on the community.

Editorial: Speak out against racism in Wayland

Editorial Board January 17, 2023

On Dec. 21, 2022, students arrived at Wayland High School to see graffiti on an outside wall of the Wayland Community pool, using a racial slur that targeted Dr. Omar Easy, our superintendent of schools. This...

WSPN’s Jeffery Zhang reflects on Ronaldo’s decision to transfer to Saudi Arabian soccer team Al Nassr.

Opinion: The crumbling downfall of Cristiano Ronaldo

Jeffery Zhang January 17, 2023

Shortly after Portugal’s clumsy crash out of the 2022 World Cup, Cristiano Ronaldo’s transfer to the Saudi Arabian club soccer team Al Nassr hit social media. The Portuguese star will stay at Al Nassr...

WSPNs Bella Schreiber discusses the controversy over Brittney Griners return home.

Opinion: Brittney Griner’s return home should be celebrated

Bella Schreiber January 5, 2023

After 294 days, WNBA center for the Phoenix Mercury, Brittney Griner finally returned home on Dec. 8, 2022. Can you imagine being imprisoned in another country for 294 days, completely unaware of how long...

WSPNs Nathan Crozier discusses the pressure to join a winter sport for college applications.

Opinion: Joining school sports is a prerequisite for college applications

Nathan Crozier January 4, 2023

Why must every single thing I do have to be for college applications? I’m unable to play sports for fun without turning it into a joyless activity that I do. I’m pressured to play a sport just to write...

WSPNs Emily Roberge discusses the impact of Candace Cameron Bures faith-based network, Great American Family.

Opinion: Hypocrisies of Christian America, starring Candace Cameron Bure

Emily Roberge December 23, 2022

Growing up, my mom would always put on the show Full House for my sister and me. No matter what, the sitcom always found a way to cheer me up. Whether it was the neat freak father Danny Tanner, the quirky...

WSPNs Kally Proctor presents a news commentary on the medias coverage of the recent Earthshot Awards in Boston.

More about the planet or the Royals? William and Kate visit Boston

Kally Proctor December 23, 2022

The Prince and Princess of Wales recently came to Boston the week of Dec. 2 for their first trip outside the UK since the coronation of King Charles III. Symbolism was in full bloom, along with plenty...

WSPNs Jeffrey Zhang discusses the controversy of celebrating Thanksgiving due to its infamous history.

Opinion: Is Thanksgiving a worthy holiday to celebrate?

Jeffery Zhang December 22, 2022

When most people think of Thanksgiving, they think of a time when they can relax as they eat stuffed turkey, with mashed potatoes and gravy. But why, after the genocide of millions of Native Americans,...

WSPNs Nadya Chase discusses the realities of Christmas overshadowing other important winter holidays.

Opinion: Christmas is not the only winter holiday

Nadya Chase December 22, 2022

The holiday season is undoubtedly my favorite time of the year. However, as a full-time student and celebrant of Hanukkah, Christmas and New Years, it’s exhausting to try to celebrate each holiday in...

WSPNs Jeffery Zhang discusses the meaning of Christmas and how important having Christmas spirit is to fully appreciating the holiday.

Opinion: The importance of Christmas spirit

Jeffery Zhang December 20, 2022

Assortments of bright lights and sparkling decorations plaster houses across the world. Radio stations broadcast merry holiday songs while stores showcase festive-themed items. It’s that time of year...

Opinion: The Ukrainian crisis should be more important than soccer

Katya Luzarraga December 17, 2022

I wish that I didn’t have to choose between critical news coverage of a war that is still going on in my family’s home country and a soccer tournament that happens once every four years. Unfortunately,...

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