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Wayland Student Press

The student news site of Wayland High School

Wayland Student Press

Politipress: Welcome to Politipress

October 29, 2016

Welcome to Politipress your new place to find weekly updates on all things politics. With the presidential election approaching, I will be your guide through all the crazy twists and turns, giving my view...

Above is a picture of a gun. WSPN’s Isabel Gitten argues about the importance of gun laws following the tragic Orlando mass shooting. “We need to wake up and realize that stricter gun laws will lead to less gun violence,” Gitten said.

Opinion: Assault rifles should be banned

Isabel Gitten June 20, 2016

Turning on my TV early Sunday morning, I instantly see the headline: “50 dead and 53 injured in a mass shooting in Orlando.” Am I surprised? No. I am devastated and angry, but not shocked. The sad...

State Representative Tom Conroy talks to students about social issues in the Lecture Hall. Tom Conroy, father of three WHS students, visited WHS to speak at Winter Week. “We need really bright, intelligent and hardworking individuals to maintain our economic competitiveness here in the United States,” Conroy said.

WW ’13: Representative Conroy talks politics with students

Lizzy Worstell January 30, 2013
Massachusetts state representative Tom Conroy addressed students in the WHS lecture hall on Wednesday, January 30. In addition to discussing current issues like the environment, gun control and education, Conroy opened the discussion by accepting questions from the audience.
Senior Guy Efrat has spent most of his life in the United States, but his time living in Israel has given him a different perspective on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Unique perspective: Efrat questions whether peace is possible in Israeli-Palestinian conflict

Ben Rabin April 13, 2012
Senior Guy Efrat, a native of Israel, offers his perspective on the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
By the numbers: Town elections

By the numbers: Town elections

Connie Yoon April 5, 2012
Following this years annual town election WSPN took a look at the voting history in Wayland.
Ed Collins (left) and Douglas Leard (right) won the two open seats on the Board of Selectmen.

Collins, Leard win open selectman positions

Matthew Gutschenritter April 3, 2012
Leard spent six years on the Board of Selectmen from 2003-2009. He and Collins were each elected for three-year terms.
From left to right, candidates Chris Brown, Ed Collins, Susan Pope and Douglas Leard.

WSPN hosts debate for selectman candidates

Alex Erdekian March 30, 2012
Thursday, March 29, WSPN hosted a debate at Wayland High School for the selectman candidates. All four candidates, Chris Brown, Ed Collins, Douglas Leard and Susan Pope, participated.
State Representative Tom Conroy talks to students about social issues in the Lecture Hall. Tom Conroy, father of three WHS students, visited WHS to speak at Winter Week. “We need really bright, intelligent and hardworking individuals to maintain our economic competitiveness here in the United States,” Conroy said.

WW ’12: Conroy speaks with students

Matthew Gutschenritter February 2, 2012
Students engaged in an open forum with Conroy, similar to what he said goes on in the Massachusetts State House. Conroy encouraged students to speak, asking questions, rather than giving his own opinions.
Romney has been criticized recently for changing his position on various controversial issues. (Credit: CC/Flickr nmfbihop)

Mitt Romney is a candidate without principles

Ben Rabin February 1, 2012
Ben Rabin shares his opinion on former Massachusetts Governor and Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney's flopping positions on our nation's most important issues.
Evan Barber awaits the fate of WayCAM - Waylands community access channel - at the Special Town Meeting. (Credit: David Ryan/WSPN)

Special Town Meeting wrap up

David Ryan November 17, 2010
WayCAM receives space in the new high school, zoning bylaw amendments rejected, and more at Wayland's Special Town Meeting held Tuesday evening at the Middle School
Wayland High School Graduate, James Henderson, is running for Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (Credit: Basil Halperin/WSPN)

WHS grad runs for Secretary of the Commonwealth

mwang October 27, 2010
Wayland High School alum James Henderson (class of '83) is making a run for Secretary of the Commonwealth this November. Running as an independent, Henderson is pushing for transparency and technological reforms .
Candidate supporters outside Wayland Town Hall on election day. (Credit: Basil Halperin / WSPN)

Massachusetts voters cast ballots in primaries

Basil Halperin September 15, 2010
Voters yesterday went to the polls to vote in several primary races ahead of the November general election
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