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WSPNs Atharva Weling discusses the accusations of cancel culture surrounding Dr. Seuss Enterprises decision to stop publishing copies of some Dr. Seuss books due to concerns about racial insensitivity.

Opinion: Dr. Seuss’ “cancellation” was long overdue

Atharva Weling March 27, 2021

The assorted works of Theodor Geisel, more popularly known as Dr. Seuss, were an integral part of my elementary school experience. If I’m being honest, I never really cared for them, but they were everywhere...

Junior boys lacrosse player Ryan MacDonald looks up the field while carrying the ball. This year, Massachusetts high school athletic teams have been unable to participate in state-wide playoff tournaments, which has prompted some spring athletes to covet a large, traditional postseason competition. I think with the way things are going right now we should definitely have a state [tournament], especially with COVID [cases lessening], MacDonald said.

WHS students react to possibility of spring playoff tournament

Michael Nechipurenko March 27, 2021

For many athletes, competing in a state playoff tournament can be the culmination of years of work and a highlight of their high school experience. Thus, one of the more unfortunate athletic consequences...

College Sports Junkies Special: March Madness

College Sports Junkies Special: March Madness

Garrett Spooner and Max Brande March 27, 2021

College Sports Junkies finally returns for a special episode. In the first of the season, WSPN's Garrett Spooner and Max Brande discuss the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament, and all of the shocking upsets...

Join WSPN’s Izzy Poole-Evans as she reviews the best video games to play during quarantine.

Video Game Review: Friday Night Funkin’


Izzy Poole-Evans March 26, 2021

Friday Night Funkin' (FNF) was released in Nov. 2020 for the PC. It's available to download or simply play in a browser tab. FNF is a single-player rhythm game, meaning a big part of it is hand-eye coordination,...

After scoring a touchdown, senior Will Carr celebrates as his teammates run up to him. During the game, Carr scored the second touchdown for the Warriors and continued to help gain yards.

Football prevails over Waltham in a season opening scrimmage

Lauren Medeiros and Kaitlyn Mabe March 26, 2021

On Saturday, March 6, the Wayland football team crushed Waltham during a pre-season scrimmage on the Warrior's home turf. The Warriors worked out in the weight room and practiced on the turf for months,...

WSPNs Garrett Spooner discusses the Cinderella teams that have the ability to make the Final Four of the NCAA Tournament.

Warrior Weekly: Cinderella teams to monitor going into the Sweet Sixteen

Garrett Spooner March 26, 2021

This year’s NCAA March Madness tournament has caused more chaos than any other year. No perfect bracket stood past the second day of the tournament. The last perfect bracket, of course, was broken when...

The month of March has only a few days off from school, leading many students to fall into a static routine and a loss of motivation. “I have so much less motivation because I feel like everything piled up,” Donovan said. “[After] February break, I feel like it’s hard to get back into the swing of things and take things as seriously as I did at the beginning of the year.”

Out of Juice: Students’ motivation declines in March

Sidney O'Rourke March 26, 2021

With March well underway, many students have begun to lose motivation to keep up with grades and their activities. In March, there are only a few holidays off from school, and no restful weeks off to break...

The Wayland School Committee unanimously voted to enact an Anti-Racism Resolution for the Wayland Public Schools that will act as a promise to ensure that WPS feels like a safe and equitable environment for all students, regardless of race. The resolution is really a promise,” Wayland High School Assistant Principal Sean Gass said. “Its a promise that the Wayland Public Schools will be an anti-racist institution and will take an active role in fighting against forces of oppression.

Anti-Racism Resolution: A promise for equity at WHS

Joanna Barrow and Taylor McGuire March 25, 2021

Picture this: Black Lives Matter flags displayed proudly throughout the schools, discussions and analyses of books written by and featuring people of color in class curricula and classes highlighting previously...

At the end of the play, Helen Warren, played by senior Cal Russell, finally builds up the courage to look through her late wifes hospital bag. This scene was extremely impactful for the many who watched it. Im not a crier, but if I were, that scene would make me cry, freshman Amelia Furlong said. It just feels so perfect.

WHSTE performs Love Alone

Nandhana Nair and Jessie Feist March 25, 2021

WHSTE performed Deborah Salem Smith’s “Love Alone” through live stream last Thursday, March 18 and, Friday, March 19. “Love Alone” tells the story of Helen Warren and her daughter Clementine...

Healthy Living Episode 15: Athlete Interview with Emma Kiernan

Healthy Living Episode 15: Athlete Interview with Emma Kiernan

Deirdre Brown, Ellie Smith, and Jacqueline Cahaly March 25, 2021

In this weekly podcast, health and lifestyle editor Deirdre Brown and reporter Ellie Smith discuss the life of a college athlete and the college recruitment process with recent WHS alumnus athlete, Emma...

Junior Daniel Bede fights for control of the ball after a tackle from the opposing team. Bede is one of many athletes in the class of 22 that is trying to dodge COVID-19s obstacles as he looks to get recruited. I have not been able to play any games, so I cannot make clips to send,” Bede said. “So, unfortunately, there isn’t much in my control right now. The pandemic has made me [think] about repeating, [though] not much else has changed.”

Recruitment amid COVID-19: class of ‘22 athletes grapple with new reality

Dante Coppola March 24, 2021

For many athletes, their seasons were cut short or outright canceled last year once COVID-19 began picking up momentum. Athletes were deprived of key moments that could help them play at the collegiate...

Asians On Air

Asians on Air Episode 5: Americanized Food vs. Traditional Food

Jonathan Zhang and Brasen Chi March 24, 2021

In this episode of Asians on Air, copy editor Jonathan Zhang and reporter Brasen Chi talk about food. This episode will just touch upon the surface of the culture of food. Among the discussed topics will...

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