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The 2025 summer was filled with new trends and events. Ranging from The Summer I Turned Pretty to the signing of the 'Big Beautiful' bill, these pivotal moments not only resulted in conversation, but shifted American culture.
What’s in the news during the summer of 2025
Class of 2026 storms into senior year
Class of 2026 storms into senior year
Over the summer WSPN traveled all over the world. Take a look to see where they visited.
Postcards from WSPN
With the 2025-2026 school year in full swing, here are seven changes to be on the lookout for.
Seven changes for the 2025-2026 school year
Juniors Atticus DeGrenier and Ben Hammond harmonize as Vagabond performs "Say It Ain't So" by Weezer. "I was just having a really fun time being able to enjoy it all," DeGrenier said.
Play It Forward: Benefit concert held for the Class of 2026
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”
Allied Network for Neurodevelopmental Advancement, ANNA, has recently opened a center in Wayland. This center is dedicated to supporting children with autism aged 6 years old and under, along with supporting their families. The center hopes to bring awareness and support to children with autism, and reduce the large stigma surrounding all neurodevelopmental disorders.
Allied Network for Neurodevelopmental Advancement center strives to make positive change in Wayland
Local student-run businesses in Wayland -- especially those relying on imported goods -- are feeling the strain of President Trump’s new tariffs. As prices rise, young entrepreneurs are adapting by shifting to domestic products or changing their business models entirely.
The impact of tariffs on local student businesses
With summer around the corner, it's the ideal time for gardens to sprout around Wayland. Join WSPN's Katie Collett and Caroline Kiernan as they explore local gardens.
Local gardens blossom as spring comes to a close
The senior Class of 2025 reflects on this years game of Senior Assassin. Senior Assassin is a standing tradition at WHS and this year had a pool of 138 players and a remaining six winners
Targets acquired: The Class of 2025 takes on Senior Assassin
Senior captain Max Walsh fights with a Dearborn opponent for the ball, taking possession and dribbling it up the field.
Game recap: Boys soccer tackles the win from Dearborn
On Friday, Sept. 5, the varsity field hockey team beat Arlington Catholic 5-0. This was their first game of the season, with the win setting the tone for their upcoming season.
Game recap: Field hockey scoops the win from Arlington Catholic
There are seven WHS sports games this week. Lets take a look at where and when they are.
WHS Fall Game Schedule: Week of 9/8
The boys and girls varsity cross country teams are facing a new challenge this year, losing many seniors from last year. The captains look to prepare themselves and the team to the best of their abilities to combat this trial.
Preseason Preview: Cross country
Freshman Sloane Diroberto passes her defenders after getting the ball from Iyer. Diroberto is the only freshman on varsity.
Game recap: Girls soccer falls short to Nipmuc
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
WSPN’s Melina Barris reflects on her time spent as a senior in high school.
The bittersweet feeling of senior year
Crossword: Back to school
Crossword: Back to school
The 2025 summer was filled with new trends and events. Ranging from The Summer I Turned Pretty to the signing of the 'Big Beautiful' bill, these pivotal moments not only resulted in conversation, but shifted American culture.
What’s in the news during the summer of 2025
On Tuesday, Aug. 26, Tate McRae came to TD Garden to perform one out of the three nights in the Boston leg of her Miss Possessive World Tour.
Concert Review: Miss Possessive Tour is a Tate McRae takeover
Join WSPN's Karis Tam as she rates the Bayao cafe located in Quincy, MA. Will this Hong Kong diner pass the test?
A taste of Hong Kong: Bayao Cafe
Juniors Atticus DeGrenier and Ben Hammond harmonize as Vagabond performs "Say It Ain't So" by Weezer. "I was just having a really fun time being able to enjoy it all," DeGrenier said.
Play It Forward: Benefit concert held for the Class of 2026
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Students are interviewed about the new restaurant, "Giacomo's," at the Wayland town center. It replaced Bertucci's, which filed for bankruptcy in April 2018.

Seniors discuss approaching last day

Brianna Fay
May 29, 2012
Window Dance Ensemble presents A Beautiful Mess (37 Photos)

Window Dance Ensemble presents A Beautiful Mess (37 Photos)

Brianna Fay
May 12, 2012
Debate over restrictions and post-show parties surrounded the class of 2011's Senior Show.

Regulations and expectations for the 2012 Senior Show

Brianna Fay
March 7, 2012
The beginning of the end

The beginning of the end

Brianna Fay
February 16, 2012
the Girl Scouts of the United States of America is an organization that 2.3 million girls are currently a part of.

The Girl Scouts of WHS

Brianna Fay
February 2, 2012
(Credit: Martin Narciso/WSPN)

A freshman’s guide to midterms

Brianna Fay
January 19, 2012
Students have mixed reactions to the new campus. (Credit: Sammy Keating/WSPN)

Compliments, comments and concerns about the new school

Brianna Fay
January 13, 2012
Sophomore Liam Fay with his bull's eye at the Klondike Derby Ax Throwing Competition (courtesy of Ron Hereema)

Fay achieves Eagle Scout rank

Brianna Fay
January 6, 2012
New technology will be present in every classroom in the new school. (Photo illustration: Harry Falber/WSPN)

For better or worse, new school is going digital

Brianna Fay
December 14, 2011
The door will be open to new traditions when students move into the new school. (Credit: Allison Wei/WSPN)

New school presents opportunity to reevaluate traditions

Brianna Fay
December 14, 2011
(Photo illustration: Evan Barber/WSPN)

Myths about new school debunked

Brianna Fay
December 14, 2011
Student Learning Centers (SLCs) in the new school offer freedom to students. (Credit: Caitlyn Pineault/WSPN)

Gaining a new school without compromising our freedom

Brianna Fay
December 14, 2011
It's time to start a homework revolution

It’s time to start a homework revolution

Brianna Fay
December 6, 2011
(Photo illustration: Brianna Fay/WSPN)

WHS says goodbye to the old school with lip dub

Brianna Fay
December 2, 2011
The college process can be overwhelming. Are stressed-out seniors paying the price? (Photo Illustration: Jake Adelman and Riley Starr/WSPN)

Stress management for high school seniors

Brianna Fay
December 1, 2011
Across the country, a dangerous amount of emphasis is placed on college admission, detracting from learning in high school. WHS could do more to combat this trend. Delaying the creation of Naviance accounts is a good place to start.

Success should be in the eye of the beholder

Brianna Fay
December 1, 2011
(Photo illustration: /WSPN)

Then and Now: How the college process has changed

Brianna Fay
December 1, 2011
(Credit: Alex Erdekian/WSPN)

Tracie Dunn looks to inspire young artists

Brianna Fay
November 21, 2011
(Photo illustration: Jake Adelman/WSPN)

Wayland based quartet hopes to spread power of music

Brianna Fay
November 16, 2011
PB & J club leaders (from left to right) Ksusha Ryabin, Alli Diamond and Laura Vancil recruited students to join their club during Club Fair last year. In years past, PB & J club only met during club block, but this year, they have had to find an alternative. (Credit: Riley Starr/WSPN)

Culture Committee cancels Club Days

Brianna Fay
November 16, 2011
(Credit: Whitney Halperin/WSPN)

Zhao tries her hand at painting

Brianna Fay
November 9, 2011
(Photo Illustration: Connie Yoon/WSPN)

Kiefer spreads bread in Astley’s honor

Brianna Fay
November 3, 2011
Tyler Perez: I really want to try to be a part of the community

Tyler Perez: I really want to try to be a part of the community

Brianna Fay
October 2, 2011
Wayland Middle School English teacher Stephanie Galvani's husband lost his fiancee in the 9/11 terrorist attacks. (Flickr user Victoria Pekham/CC)

Ten Years Later: How 9/11 changed Stephanie Galvani

Brianna Fay
September 9, 2011
Vida Secreta: Inside look into Spanish teacher's 'double life'

Vida Secreta: Inside look into Spanish teacher’s ‘double life’

Brianna Fay
June 11, 2010
Around campus, it's evident that Wayland students don't always get the 9.5 hours adolescents between the ages of 11 and 22 need. (Credit: Brianna Fay/WSPN)

Sleep deprivation damages student concentration

Brianna Fay
February 25, 2010
The T-Tones, Wayland High's all-male A Cappella group, competed (Credit: Melanie Wang/WSPN)

T-Tones win community service fair sing off

Brianna Fay
February 11, 2010
Health concerns plague Wayland Town Pool

Health concerns plague Wayland Town Pool

Brianna Fay
December 3, 2009
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