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On Wednesday, Oct. 15, WMS implemented a new policy for phone usage in school: "Yondr" pouches.
WMS implements new “Yondr” pouches to limit phone usage
On Oct. 8, the school committee meeting took place at the town building, covering Parent Square and PowerSchool, along with Superintendent David Fleishman's goals.
Three Quick Hits: School Committee meeting Oct. 8
The Class of 2029 elects its officers for the 2025-2026 school year.
Breaking News: Freshman election results
Arts Wayland brings together the community through jazz
Arts Wayland brings together the community through jazz
A group of volunteers perform the Dragon Dance, a ceremony usually performed during the Mid-Autumn Festival or Lunar New Year. They were one of the main attractions of the parade.
Wayland Festival harbors a new era of community in Wayland
Radha Biswas has played the piano for Carnegie Hall numerous times. In addition to the piano, she plays the oboe, percussion and the organ.
Radha Biswas: Playing a path to Carnegie
A group of volunteers perform the Dragon Dance, a ceremony usually performed during the Mid-Autumn Festival or Lunar New Year. They were one of the main attractions of the parade.
Wayland Festival harbors a new era of community in Wayland
From ceramics to forensics, Wayland High School hosts a wide variety of courses for students, allowing for student to grow their distinct interests. In this first issue of Interesting Electives, WSPN's Fiona Peltonen explores the senior Astronomy class, diving deep into its creation, purpose and activities.
Unique electives: A universal interest
"The Compatriots" hometown premiere was followed by a Q & A with the audience. From left to right, the Q & A included Producer Alberto Sayan, Director Spencer Cohen and lead actor Rafael Silvia.
His childhood friend faced deportation, so he made a movie about it
In the Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt, technology interfering with students' everyday lives is a theme that is discussed and analyzed.
How teachers and students are affected by the “Anxious Generation”
There are 11 WHS sports games this week. Lets take a look at where and when they are.
WHS fall game schedule: Week of 10/13
Sophomore Alex Pearlmen and senior captain Dylan Engelhardt celebrate after Pearlman scores his first of two touchdowns of the game. "I love seeing our underclassmen giving everything they got and proving themselves," Engelhardt said.
Wayland falls to Bedford during Domestic Violence Awareness Game
There are 13 WHS sports games this week. Lets take a look at where and when they are.
WHS Fall Game Schedule: Week of 10/6
The Wayland student section cheers and pops confetti poppers following Wayland's first goal of the game.
Boys soccer ties Westford Academy in the annual Kicks for Cancer game
There are 11 Wayland High School sports games this week. Lets take a look at where and when they are.
WHS Fall Game Schedule: Week of 9/29
According to a survey conducted by the National Library of Medicine, almost 30% of people use AI as a friend or therapist, begging the question: is AI use comforting or concerning?
Opinion: Artificial connection cannot replace human friendship
Throughout history, rat poison has been a common method of pest control, often being placed by pest companies or bought online for personal use. Times have changed though, and with a plethora of alternative options, the outdated use of this product is shooting us in the foot. Rodenticides have the power to wipe out an entire wildlife ecosystem and yet they are still commercially used in the state, which is why it’s imperative that it ends now. “I feel better in my soul, knowing that I'm taking an action to try to protect the environment," Co-founder of Save Concord Wildlife Gwendolyn Shipley said. “I would encourage anyone who is feeling a little bit overwhelmed, this could be a small step to take to help save the world.”
Opinion: Poisoning the well, the threat of rat poison
Join WSPN's Karis Tam as she navigates the controversial "one size fits all" system utilized by Brandy Melville, a popular clothing brand.
One size fits few: The controversy of Brandy Melville
Join WSPN's Karis Tam as she discusses how harmful grade comparison can be to teens.
The hidden dangers of grade comparison
Join WSPN's Mack Young as she discusses the stressful nature of certain Snapchat features.
The snapping point: How Snapchat’s features harm teens
Join WSPN's Karis Tam as she reviews singer and songwriter Taylor Swift's new album, "The Life of a Showgirl."
Album review: The ‘Life of a Showgirl,’ Taylor Swift’s parallel universe
Arts Wayland brings together the community through jazz
Arts Wayland brings together the community through jazz
Join WSPN's Karis Tam as she interviews senior Rachel Lei.
Musician of the month: Rachel Lei
Join WSPN's Karis Tam as she reviews the new Marylou's located in Framingham.
A new cup of coffee: Marylou’s
Join WSPN's Mack Young as she discusses singer and song writer Lorde's Ultrasound World Tour.
Lorde sets the tone with Ultrasound World Tour
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Pictured above is a piece of artwork by senior Anna Marobella that shows two princesses. Abby McCarthy argues that Disney should introduce a princess who lives happily ever after with another princess.

Opinion: Let the princess find her princess charming

Abby McCarthy
January 5, 2017
Pictured above is a painting of a pollinator and a flower done by Abby McCarthy. In this article, she advocates for the protection of bees and an increase in bee farms. "I want more bees in my neighborhood, and I want to help the bee population recover from colony collapse disorder," McCarthy said.

Opinion: Bring the bees to your block

Abby McCarthy
December 13, 2016

Opinion: We need LGBT+ history in class

Abby McCarthy
October 17, 2016

Holocaust Survivor Marion Bluementhal Lazan from WSPN TV on Vimeo.

Holocaust survivor speaks to WHS students

Natalie Hsu and Abby McCarthy
June 20, 2016
Opinion: Your blood could save lives

Opinion: Your blood could save lives

Abby McCarthy
June 14, 2016
WHS holds annual spring a cappella concert (14 photos)

WHS holds annual spring a cappella concert (14 photos)

Abby McCarthy
May 31, 2016
Students participate in Relay for Life (14 photos)

Students participate in Relay for Life (14 photos)

Abby McCarthy
May 23, 2016

Poetry Slam 2016

Natalie Hsu, Abby McCarthy, and Lina Baranovsky
May 17, 2016
Pictured is an all-gender restroom sign. WHS's Abby McCarthy argues that all students deserve access to all-gender bathrooms.

Opinion: Students deserve access to all-gender bathrooms

Abby McCarthy
April 7, 2016
Pictured above from left to right, Sheryl Chin and Elisa Zhang are two members of NAHS currently working on the sculpture. “We had a lot of weird ideas, and it was hard to think this up,” Chin said.

NAHS creating a sculpture for Wayland Public Library

Abby McCarthy
March 23, 2016
Above is graffiti that reads "free speech." WSPN's Abby McCarthy argues against verbal restrictions at basketball games at WHS, defending students' freedom of speech.

Opinion: Bring back free speech at sports games

Abby McCarthy
March 10, 2016
WHS cross-country ski team competes (21 photos)

WHS cross-country ski team competes (21 photos)

Abby McCarthy and Lindsay Adelman
January 21, 2016
Junior Varsity boys' basketball defeats Concord-Carlisle (30 photos)

Junior Varsity boys’ basketball defeats Concord-Carlisle (30 photos)

Abby McCarthy and Lindsay Adelman
January 12, 2016
History teacher Erin Lehmann is proud to introduce eight new standing desks to Wayland High School. “All of the research really does indicate that standing while you’re working is beneficial physically and mentally," Lehmann said.

History teacher Erin Lehmann introduces standing desks to WHS

Abby McCarthy
January 4, 2016
Featured above is wellness teacher Rachel Hanks. Hanks is working to establish a new wellness curriculum for juniors and seniors. “We’ll be talking about choosing to have sex or not choosing to have sex, saying no and all those kinds of things, especially with drugs and alcohol," Hanks said.

New wellness teacher Rachel Hanks updates curriculum

Abby McCarthy
December 15, 2015
Wayland residents participate in ski swap (36 photos)

Wayland residents participate in ski swap (36 photos)

Abby McCarthy
December 8, 2015
Pictured above is WHS alumn Julia Jofe on the left and current senior Mandy Judah on the right, at the 2015 cross country all state meet. “What kept me coming back every year was really that team spirit,” Judah said.

Mandy Judah loves to ski

Abby McCarthy
November 18, 2015
Pictured above is junior Anna Marobella drawing. Drawing is Marobella's passion. "It brings a lot of happiness to my life knowing I have something to work on and work towards," Marobella said.

Anna Marobella: It brings a lot of happiness to my life knowing I have something to work on and work towards

Abby McCarthy
November 3, 2015
Above is junior Clare Lippincott. Lippincott is designing and selling prom dresses to students. "A prom dress is very important to a lot of people," Lippincott said.

Junior Clare Lippincott creates original prom dresses

Abby McCarthy
October 21, 2015
Wayland Community Art Fair (WCAF) 2015 (40 photos)

Wayland Community Art Fair (WCAF) 2015 (40 photos)

Abby McCarthy
September 21, 2015
Abby McCarthy voices her opinion that the signs about stereotypes should stay.

Opinion: Let the posters stay, not the stereotypes

Abby McCarthy
March 11, 2015
Sophomore Abby McCarthy gives her opinion on why it's not okay for people to say "that's gay." She also gives advice on how to be at WHS and a list of LGBTQA+ terms to know.

Opinion: Don’t say “that’s gay”

Abby McCarthy
February 9, 2015
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