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In the latest installment of Politipress, editor Charlie Moore gives readers some insight into the upcoming midterm elections.

Politipress: 2018-2019 School Elections

Charlie Moore May 30, 2018

For the voting members of our community, it is often hard to have a firm grasp on who the politicians that represent us are and what they do. In this installment of Politipress, I focus on WHS’ election...

In the latest installment of Politipress, editor Charlie Moore gives readers some insight into the upcoming midterm elections.

Politipress: Maura Healey – The People’s Lawyer

Charlie Moore May 7, 2018

For the voting members of our community, it is often hard to have a firm grasp on the identity and agendas of the politicians who represent us. In this installment of Politipress, I focus on Massachusetts...

In the latest installment of Politipress, editor Charlie Moore gives readers some insight into the upcoming midterm elections.

Politipress: Meet the Candidates for Board of Selectmen

Charlie Moore March 24, 2018

For the voting members of our community, it is often hard to have a firm grasp on who the politicians that represent us are, and what they do.  The Wayland Board of Selectmen is a chamber of five citizens...

WSPNs Amira and Tamira English give their opinions on Trumps alleged comments about s***hole countries.

Opinion: Still not a racist?

Amira English and Tamira English March 6, 2018

Disappointed, but not surprised. That’s all we can say right now. Our President, Donald J. Trump, has struck once again and it’s an all-time low. During a bipartisan DACA meeting at the White House,...

As of Mar. 13, 2018, Wayland alumnus Colin Meiselman has dropped out of the Massachusetts Senate race. I have decided to step aside and re-devote myself to helping people in the best way that I know how: through teaching, Meiselman said.

The Man

Kevin Wang January 29, 2018

The Meiselmans moved to Wayland in 1991 in order to provide their sons Colin, 3, and Connor, 1, with strong educations. Two years later, Ryan Meiselman was born. Colin Meiselman attended Happy Hollow...

Pictured above is the Massachusetts State House in Boston. Meiselman announced his candidacy for the Norfolk, Bristol and Middlesex state Senate seat on Nov. 12, 2017.

The Race

Kevin Wang January 29, 2018

Colin Meiselman, a Wayland native, Waltham history teacher and Wayland boys’ JV soccer coach, announced his candidacy for Massachusetts State Senate on Nov. 12, 2017. Meiselman is vying for the Norfolk,...

Colin Meiselman spoke with voters during his kick-off event in November of 2017. Meiselman described his stances on education reform, the criminal justice system and gerrymandering on his campaign website.

The Issues

Kevin Wang January 29, 2018

Colin Meiselman hopes to overtake his fellow competitors for the Democratic nomination and then defeat Republican Sen. Richard J. Ross in the general election. In this article, some of Meiselman’s political...

WSPNs CJ Brown and Christos Belibasakis give a perspective into the political environment at WHS.

Opinion: There is liberal bias at Wayland High School

Christos Belibasakis and CJ Brown November 7, 2017

Imagine your history class is having a political discussion. Your friends around you are jumping into the conversation, all wanting to share their thoughts on the topic. Now imagine that your opinion differs...

Pictured above are the Democrat and Republican logos. Although the 2016 election has long come and gone, the elections impact on WHS political climate cannot be understated. In an in-depth feature, WSPN reporters Andrew DAmico and Nathan Zhao explore students reactions to the political climate at WHS.

Conservatives’ views on WHS’ political climate

Nathan Zhao and September 15, 2017

In the weeks and months following the 2016 presidential election, teachers and students discussed the election across all subjects and all classes. While some students participate willingly in all class...

Survey of WHS students views on minority political opinions

Survey of WHS students’ views on minority political opinions

Kyle Chen and Nathan Zhao September 13, 2017
WSPN surveyed the WHS student body regarding the political climate at WHS.
Photo Illustration: A student expresses their feelings toward the 2016 election. A similar sentiment is evident in students who identify themselves as having minority political views. The majority political standpoint in the high school is liberal-sided,” senior Tyler Johnsen said. “I would definitely say conservatives are very much in the minority and get singled out quite frequently.”

Teachers’ views on WHS’ political acceptance differ from students’

Nathan Zhao and Andrew D'Amico September 13, 2017

Think back to the 2016 election season at WHS. Teachers were excitedly preparing their class’ curricular coverage of the election, outlining lesson plans and scanning through articles to supplement their...

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