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On Saturday, April 20, the body of a man was discovered near the dumpster behind Hot Table Panini, a sandwich shop located in Framingham’s Shoppers World. The Framingham Police Department (FPD) labeled the incident as an apparent homicide.
News brief: Apparent homicide at Shopper’s World in Framingham
ICYMI: Week of April 22 – Student Council’s Field Night, 2024-2025 SADD leaders and the impact of farmers markets
ICYMI: Week of April 22 – Student Council’s Field Night, 2024-2025 SADD leaders and the impact of farmers markets
ICYMI: Week of April 8 – WSPN’s success at Kansas City, Student Corps’ book drive and Wayland Arts search for new storage space
ICYMI: Week of April 8 – WSPN’s success at Kansas City, Student Corps’ book drive and Wayland Arts’ search for new storage space
The first group of adults runs into the cold water during the seventh annual ice plunge for Elodie Kubik. Some wore swim caps in pink, which is Elodies favorite color. Some also wore caps that said Plunge for Elodie.
Wellesley holds its seventh annual ice plunge for Elodie Kubik
From Wednesday, March 27 to Friday, April 12, the Wayland High School Student Corps is collecting books to donate to prisoners. Students can donate their books at a box located outside of the main office.
WHS Student Corps holds book drive for prisoners
BDBN: Baltimore Key Bridge collapse
BDBN: Baltimore Key Bridge collapse
Breaking Down Breaking News: Possible TikTok ban
Breaking Down Breaking News: Possible TikTok ban
BDBN: Supreme Court ruling on immigration law in Texas
BDBN: Supreme Court ruling on immigration law in Texas
BDBN: University of Florida fires all DEI employees
BDBN: University of Florida fires all DEI employees
BDBN: Chlormequat found in Quaker products
BDBN: Chlormequat found in Quaker products
News Brief: Mondays solar eclipse may cause sports cancellations
News Brief: Monday’s solar eclipse may cause sports cancellations
On Wednesday, March 13, former Wayland Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Omar Easy filed a lawsuit against the town of Wayland, former School Committee Chair Chris Ryan and School Committee member Ellen Grieco.
Former Superintendent Dr. Omar Easy files lawsuit against Wayland
The Wayland School Committee votes to hire current Interim Assistant Superintendent Betsy Gavron as the Wayland Public Schools assistant superintendent.
Breaking News: Wayland School Committee hires Betsy Gavron as assistant superintendent
On Tuesday, Nov. 14 at 8:50 a.m., Wayland Police Department responded to antisemitic graffiti on Rice Road.
Breaking News: Wayland police respond to antisemitic vandalism
The Wayland School Committee announces Acting Superintendent David Fleishman as the interim superindent for the 2024-2025 school year.
Breaking News: Wayland School Committee reappoints David Fleishman as interim superintendent
News Brief: Tuesdays schedule change
News Brief: Tuesday’s schedule change
News Brief: Mondays solar eclipse may cause sports cancellations
News Brief: Monday’s solar eclipse may cause sports cancellations
News Brief: Schedule changes this week
News Brief: Schedule changes this week
News Brief: Wayland Connect Program holds Spring Fling
News Brief: Wayland Connect Program holds Spring Fling
News Brief: WHS Class of 2024 holds annual Senior Show
News Brief: WHS Class of 2024 holds annual Senior Show
From Thursday, April 4 to Thursday, April 18, nineteen WHS students and three chaperones traveled to Taiwan. “I decided to go on the trip because I thought it would be a once-in-a-lifetime trip, and I love traveling internationally,” senior Sierra Dale said. “I also wanted to practice my Mandarin in a real-world setting.”
Learning beyond the classroom: WHS Mandarin students visit Taiwan
Join WSPN staff reporter Maddie Zajac as she talks with senior Missy Prince and how her high school career led to Harvard University. “As soon as I knew what college was, [Harvard] was my goal,” Prince said.
Missy Prince: Incoming freshman at Harvard University
WSPN staff reporter Marisa Mendoza sits down with Dr. Peggy McIntosh to discuss her work regarding white privilege and how she hopes her work will be influential for years to come. The purpose of [my published] papers was to say that the public roles we are asked to play are filled with fraudulence, McIntosh said. People in high places, even the president, are fraudulent. We must not let other people make us feel like frauds. Let us continue to spot fraudulence in the public roles we are asked to play.
A discussion with Peggy McIntosh: The importance of reflecting on one’s privilege
Join WSPN’s Addison Voight as she speaks to students and teachers of Wayland High School to discuss their mental health and how it has progressed over the year.
Mental health Q&A
WSPN’s Annika Martins and Maddie Zajac explore the athletic life of senior Annabelle Zhang through her badminton career. “This [photo] is me and my former partner after we won the 2022 junior nationals mixed doubles category,” Zhang said.
Annabelle Zhang: A lifetime devotion to badminton
Join Staff Reporter Annika Martins as she interviews Red Cross Cub Leaders Manahil Faisal and Lilian Amer.
WSPN goes clubbing: Red Cross Club
Join Staff Reporter Annika Martins as she interviews Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) leader Anshuman Parulekar.
WSPN Goes Clubbing: Future Business Leaders of America
Join Staff Reporter Annika Martins and WSPNs Jenny Shine as they interview Water Warriors co-leader Zach Rainville.
WSPN Goes Clubbing: Water Warriors
Join Guest Writer Joey Fay as he interviews Student Advocacy Committee leader Zack Goldstein.
WSPN Goes Clubbing: Student Advocacy Committee
Join WSPN’s Annika Martins and Jenny Shine as they interview Open Mic club leader Kanmani Sekhar.
WSPN Goes Clubbing: Open Mic
Join WSPN staff reporter Maddie Zajac as she talks with senior Missy Prince and how her high school career led to Harvard University. “As soon as I knew what college was, [Harvard] was my goal,” Prince said.
Missy Prince: Incoming freshman at Harvard University
WSPN staff reporter Marisa Mendoza sits down with Dr. Peggy McIntosh to discuss her work regarding white privilege and how she hopes her work will be influential for years to come. The purpose of [my published] papers was to say that the public roles we are asked to play are filled with fraudulence, McIntosh said. People in high places, even the president, are fraudulent. We must not let other people make us feel like frauds. Let us continue to spot fraudulence in the public roles we are asked to play.
A discussion with Peggy McIntosh: The importance of reflecting on one’s privilege
WSPN’s Annika Martins and Maddie Zajac explore the athletic life of senior Annabelle Zhang through her badminton career. “This [photo] is me and my former partner after we won the 2022 junior nationals mixed doubles category,” Zhang said.
Annabelle Zhang: A lifetime devotion to badminton
Join WSPNs Sophia Verma as she discusses the significance of group dynamics within the Boston-based band Steeples and Satellites and how the bands music has impacted their fans.
Steeples and Satellites: Banding people together through music
WHS baseball coach and wellness teacher Chris Fay coaches his athletes and teaches them skills that he believes they will be able carry with them throughout their daily lives.
Chris Fay: Swinging for success this baseball season
Join WSPNs Maggie Buffum as she recaps the Wayland varsity baseball teams game against Assabet Valley High School.
Game recap: Wayland baseball hits a win against Assabet Valley High School
WSPNs Edge Wheeler and Jessi Dretler discuss the underlying stress of trying out for school sports.
Tryouts: The hidden stress of high school sports
Join WSPNs Bowen Morrison as he shares his predictions for who will be drafted in the first round of the NFL draft.
NFL Mock Draft 2024
WHS baseball coach and wellness teacher Chris Fay coaches his athletes and teaches them skills that he believes they will be able carry with them throughout their daily lives.
Chris Fay: Swinging for success this baseball season
WSPNs Vanessa Taxiarchis discusses the importance of captains practice at WHS and their impact on student athletes.
The benefits of captain’s practices at WHS
Senior Brandon McCray rushes for a ground ball against a Westford Academy long stick midfielder.
Boys lacrosse faces off a loss to Westford Academy
Sophomore Ethan Alves wins his heat of the 100 meter dash. Due to rain, the first dual meet against Bedford was postponed to a later date, so the meet against Weston was the first meet for the team.
Track and field falls to Weston
Sophomore Max Walsh and senior captain Joey Burke block the ball.
Boys volleyball sets the season with a win
Junior Jillian Mele sets up for the draw. The draw takes place after each goal. During the draw, three midfielders from each team surround the circle while one from each team flicks the ball into the air to start the play.
Girls lacrosse scores on “Play Day”
White team captain senior Finn Bumstead talks strategy with his team during a time-out. The white team led the scoreboard early on against the pink team.
IBL’s white team clinches championship victory against pink team
WSPNs Reva Datar shares a personal reflection detailing her experience on the wrestling team.
Opinion: A reflection on wrestling with myself
Staff Reporter Ben Jackson discusses his thoughts on the Boston Celticss ongoing season.
Opinion: The Celtics will win the 2024 NBA Finals
WSPNs Bella Schreiber and Jenny Shine discuss opinions on Bill Belichicks future in the National Football League (NFL).
Opinion: It’s time for Bill Belichick to retire from the NFL
WSPNs Jayden Taylor & Ravi Kapadia discuss who is the better athlete between Lebron James and Michael Jordan.
Opinion: Lebron or Jordan for the matchup of greatness?
WSPNs Chloe Zilembo gives her opinion on Erin Matsons impact on both field hockey and womens sports.
Erin Matson: Bringing field hockey and women’s sports to center stage
As the prom fashion changes to reflect the trends of 2024, WSPNs Elyssa Grillo and Mischa Lee discuss their opinions on the new casual dresses that are becoming more popular than the traditional, extravagant look.
Opinion: Prom should stay formal
WSPNs Aimee Smith and Nadya Chase discuss their opinions on the impact that TikTok trends have had on body image.
Opinion: TikTok is the new Tumblr
Opinion: The stress of prom preparation
Opinion: The stress of prom preparation
WSPNs Edge Wheeler and Alex Evangelista discuss their thoughts on the MCAS graduation requirement.
Opinion: MCAS exams should not be required to graduate
WSPN’s Maddie Zajac breaks down her thoughts about the effects of sleep deprivation on students.
Opinion: The overlooked consequences of sleep deprivation on students everywhere
As the prom fashion changes to reflect the trends of 2024, WSPNs Elyssa Grillo and Mischa Lee discuss their opinions on the new casual dresses that are becoming more popular than the traditional, extravagant look.
Opinion: Prom should stay formal
Coming in hot: Trying Starbucks new spicy refreshers
Coming in hot: Trying Starbucks’ new spicy refreshers
Join WSPNs Torryn Carlson as she reviews the newly released Netflix movie, Damsel.
Movie review: “Damsel”
Join WSPNs Sophia Verma as she discusses the significance of group dynamics within the Boston-based band Steeples and Satellites and how the bands music has impacted their fans.
Steeples and Satellites: Banding people together through music
The Wayland Cultural Council through the utility box project
The Wayland Cultural Council through the utility box project
Fashionista of the Month: March
Fashionista of the Month: March
Join Staff Reporter Fiona Peltonen as she discusses her thoughts about the outfits worn at the 2024 Oscars.
2024 Oscars outfit review
Join WSPN’s Melina Barris and Ben Jackson as they summarize their thoughts and feelings about the looks shown at the 2024 Grammys.
Grammy’s lookbook
Join reporters Mischa Lee and Elyssa Grillo as they discuss their fashion predictions for 2024.
Fashion predictions for 2024
From left to right, juniors and Passion 4 Fashion club leaders Elyssa Grillo, Nina Eyerman and Mischa Lee pose for a photo during the makeshift thrift store event.
Passion 4 Fashion club hosts makeshift thrift store during Winter Week
Celebrate April with WSPNs Talia and Makenzie Macchis crossword.
Crossword: April
Quiz: Can you guess the handwriting?
Quiz: Can you guess the handwriting?
Join Staff Reporters Melina Barris and Makenzie Macchi as they share a quiz on new words that were recently added to the dictionary.
Quiz: Can you guess which words were newly added to the dictionary?
Crossword: St. Patricks Day
Crossword: St. Patrick’s Day
Join Staff Reporter Jillian Mele as she puts a spring inspired spin on the popular New York Times puzzle, “Wordle.”
WSPN “Wordle”
Join WSPNs Chloe Zilembo and Jillian Mele as the review Ariana Grandes latest album eternal sunshine.
Ariana Grande’s “eternal sunshine” packs an emotional punch
Join Staff Reporter Fiona Peltonen as she discusses her thoughts about the outfits worn at the 2024 Oscars.
2024 Oscars outfit review
Join Staff Reporters Alex Evangelista and Edge Wheeler as they review Ye and Ty Dolla $igns new album, Vultures 1.
Album review: “Vultures 1”
Join WSPN’s Kally Proctor as she reviews Broadway musical “Moulin Rouge.” The show played at the Citizens Bank Opera House in Boston for three weeks from Jan. 16 to Feb. 4.
Moulin Rouge: A dazzling spectacle
21 Savage performs his new songs at a concert at Florida International University.
“american dream:” 21 Savage’s legendary album
Coming in hot: Trying Starbucks new spicy refreshers
Coming in hot: Trying Starbucks’ new spicy refreshers
Join WSPNs Emma Zocco and Mischa Lee as they take an inside look at the Wayland Depot
The Wayland Depot: Wayland’s hidden treasure
Senior Brandon McCray rushes for a ground ball against a Westford Academy long stick midfielder.
Boys lacrosse faces off a loss to Westford Academy
Sophomore Nathan Hartunian points and laughs at junior Jaden Kaufman while playing musical chairs. WHS Field Night took place in the WHS Field House on Thursday, April 11 from 7:30 p.m. until 9 p.m..
WHS Student Council hosts Field Night for students
Sophomore Ethan Alves wins his heat of the 100 meter dash. Due to rain, the first dual meet against Bedford was postponed to a later date, so the meet against Weston was the first meet for the team.
Track and field falls to Weston
The Wayland Cultural Council through the utility box project
The Wayland Cultural Council through the utility box project
Join Melina Barris and Makenzie Macchi as they learn more about the Connect Program and innovation courses with special education teacher Jeff Blue and innovation teacher teacher Hayes.
Eye-catching classes: The Connect Program and innovation courses
Join WSPNs Tina Su, Kally Proctor and Emma Zocco as they spotlight the WHS Genius Bar.
The works of the WHS Genius Bar
Saxonville Burrito Company: Preserving authenticity through food
Saxonville Burrito Company: Preserving authenticity through food
WPSs annual Band Fest
WPS’s annual Band Fest
The Picky Eater Picks: Oath Pizza
The Picky Eater Picks: Oath Pizza
Weekly Breakdown Episode 83: Spring concerts, library events and halfway point of spring sports season
Weekly Breakdown Episode 83: Spring concerts, library events and halfway point of spring sports season
Opinion: The stress of prom preparation
Opinion: The stress of prom preparation
Weekly Breakdown Episode 82: Green Team celebrates Earth Day and CAPA bottle and can drive
Weekly Breakdown Episode 82: Green Team celebrates Earth Day and CAPA bottle and can drive
Weekly Breakdown Episode 81: Speaker Chris Herren and warm spring weather
Weekly Breakdown Episode 81: Speaker Chris Herren and warm spring weather
Weekly Breakdown Episode 83: Spring concerts, library events and halfway point of spring sports season
Weekly Breakdown Episode 83: Spring concerts, library events and halfway point of spring sports season
Weekly Breakdown Episode 82: Green Team celebrates Earth Day and CAPA bottle and can drive
Weekly Breakdown Episode 82: Green Team celebrates Earth Day and CAPA bottle and can drive
Weekly Breakdown Episode 81: Speaker Chris Herren and warm spring weather
Weekly Breakdown Episode 81: Speaker Chris Herren and warm spring weather
Weekly Breakdown Episode 80: End of quarter three, spring sports games and showing of documentary
Weekly Breakdown Episode 80: End of quarter three, spring sports games and showing of documentary
Weekly Breakdown Episode 79: MCAS, spring sports and poetry workshop
Weekly Breakdown Episode 79: MCAS, spring sports and poetry workshop
The Picky Eater Picks: Oath Pizza
The Picky Eater Picks: Oath Pizza
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 20: Playa Bowls
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 20: Playa Bowls
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 19: Yogurt Beach
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 19: Yogurt Beach
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 18: Crumbl Cookies
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 18: Crumbl Cookies
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 16: Weston Provisions
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 16: Weston Provisions
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Follow along as WSPNs Nadya Chase, Talia Macchi, Katya Luzarraga and Aimee Smith explore different aspects of the Senior Assassin tradition.

[Photo] The strategy and sentiments of Senior Assassin

Nadya Chase, Talia Macchi, Katya Luzarraga, and Aimee Smith
June 6, 2023
Senior Eric Hiebert shoots senior Serena Fields with his water gun outside of WHS South Building. Students were only able to assassinate each other on school grounds before and after school hours. Furthmore, if a student brought a water gun inside a school building, they would be immediately eliminated.

[Photo] Senior Assassin’s status

Talia Macchi
June 6, 2023
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