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On Friday, June 2, Wayland High School Principal Allyson Mizoguchi announced that the Class of 2023’s graduation will be postponed to its original rain date.
Breaking News: Class of 2023’s graduation postponed
On Monday, May 22, Tuesday, May 23, Friday, May 26, Wednesday, May 31 and Monday, June 5, Wayland High School juniors in the Honors Spanish 4 class visited Loker Elementary School’s Spanish Immersion program. “It was so cool seeing such young kids being very fluent in a completely different language,” junior Annika Martins said. “Their accents were very natural and everything came so fluently to them. They never stuttered when they spoke.”
WHS students visit Loker’s Spanish Immersion program
Student Council candidate Charmaine Guo holds the remnants of her own poster and the poster of Student Council candidates Michael Wightman and Abby Wrentmore. These posters, along with others around the school, were allegedly ripped down before the Student Council elections.
Student Council candidates share concerns over ripped down posters
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Selena Liu summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.
ICYMI: Week of May 22 – junior prom, track and field DCL championship meet and Window’s Memorial Day show
Wayland High School’s Window Dance Ensemble will host its spring show show on Monday, May 25 at 7 p.m. in the high school auditorium. It will be the group’s last performance of the year.
News Brief: Window Dance Ensemble hosts Memorial Day show
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Selena Liu summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.
ICYMI: Week of May 22 – junior prom, track and field DCL championship meet and Window’s Memorial Day show
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Selena Liu summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.
ICYMI: Week of May 15 – Student Council candidates, 115 member spring track team and Saxonville Burritos
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Selena Liu summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.
ICYMI: Week of May 8 – senior prom, WHS teachers demonstrate for fair contracts and the 2023 Met Gala
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Selena Liu summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.
ICYMI: Week of May 1 – Late Night, WHS protects banned books and Jazz Band
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Selena Liu summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.
ICYMI: Week of April 24 – Ella Zachery wins InvestWrite contest, WSPN’s winter all-star athletes and Candles Galore
WSPNs Emily Roberge discusses former President Donald Trumps recent legal entanglements.
Breaking Down Breaking News: The legal entanglements of Donald Trump
Staff Reporter Selena Liu discusses the recent collapse of the Silicon Valley Bank and its effects on local banks.
Breaking Down Breaking News: The collapse of the Silicon Valley Bank
In the fourth edition of Breaking Down Breaking News, Staff Reporter Selena Liu summarizes the recent train derailment in Ohio.
Breaking Down Breaking News: The Ohio train derailment
WSPNs Selena Liu summarizes the recent Turkey-Syria earthquakes.
Breaking Down Breaking News: The Turkey-Syria earthquakes
In the fourth edition of Breaking Down Breaking News, Staff Reporter Selena Liu summarizes the recent train derailment in Ohio.
Breaking Down Breaking News: The death of Queen Elizabeth II
On Wednesday, May 10, the Wayland School Committee approved current Wayland Middle School Principal Betsy Gavron to be the interim assistant superintendent.
Breaking News: Betsy Gavron selected as interim assistant superintendent
Candidates Christina Rodrigo and Erin Mueller win the election for School Committee in the town election on Tuesday, April 25.
Breaking News: April 25 town election results
Interim Superintendent Perry Graham announces the selection of current Concord Middle School Assistant Principal Tyler Steffey as interim WMS principal for the 2024-2025 school year.
Breaking News: WMS interim principal announced
On Thursday, March 23 WHS principal Allyson Mizoguchi emailed WHS students and families to inform them that she has been named a finalist for the Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School superintendent-principal position.
Breaking News: WHS principal Allyson Mizoguchi named a finalist for LSRHS superintendent position
WMS Principal Betsy Gavron announces her plan to take a year sabbatical.
Breaking News: WMS Principal Betsy Gavron announces year sabbatical
Wayland High School’s Window Dance Ensemble will host its spring show show on Monday, May 25 at 7 p.m. in the high school auditorium. It will be the group’s last performance of the year.
News Brief: Window Dance Ensemble hosts Memorial Day show
News Brief
News Brief: Schedule changes this week
On Sat. April 23, the Wayland Student Press Network won second place in the Best of Show category and a fourth consecutive Online Pacemaker award. The Journalism Education Association (JEA) presented WSPN with the 2023 First Amendment Press Freedom Award. Nine students from WSPN also received awards in student media contests.
News Brief: WSPN wins big at JEA/NSPA spring convention
Wayland High Schools Green Team hosts Earth Week from Monday, April 10 until Friday, April 14. During Earth Week, the Green Team will hold several activities surrounding environmentalism.
News Brief: Green Team holds Earth Week
News Brief
News Brief: Schedule changes this week
WHS Latin students pose for a picture in front of a fence in Matera, Italy. There were a lot of funny stories and fond memories from the trip, but if I were to share just one, it would be the time when we arrived in Matera, junior Harrison Dale said. As it had just finished raining, there was a rainbow in the sky, which arched right above the old city from one of the viewing points in a very picturesque scene.
WHS Latin students take on Italy
Students run into the car as fast as they can during the Click-It challenge. The Click-It challenge was part of SADDs Safe Driving Week, which was held during the first week of May.
SADD clicks into Safe Driving Week
WPSs annual Band Fest
WPS’s annual Band Fest
Quiz: Can you guess whose backpacks these are?
Quiz: Can you guess whose backpacks these are?
Many schools around the country ban books each day. WHS has no banned books, and even had a display in the library, encouraging students to take out banned books this past September.
WHS bands together to protect banned books
Meet the 2023-2024 SADD leaders
Meet the 2023-2024 SADD leaders
Former Wayland High School Principal Patrick Tutwiler becomes the new secretary of education of Massachusetts under Governor Maura Healey. I really want to be a partner to the people who are experiencing education at all levels, Tutwiler said.
Patrick Tutwiler: Striving to achieve education equity
At the beginning of the year, juniors Ayush Kumar, Hallie Luo, Andrew Fang and Zack Goldstein restarted Chess Club. “I think Chess Club has grown since the beginning of the year, and now that it is at lunch, anyone can come and play a game even if they arent a regular to the club,” junior and Chess Club co-leader Ayush Kumar said. “We welcome everyone.”
Checkmate: How chess has hit the jackpot at Wayland High School
From left to right freshman Julianna McDonald, junior Sophia Verma, freshman Marissa Mendoza and sophomores Melody and Marissa Wong stand together, each grabbing a piece of dough to mold. After senior Eileen Kaewapresert made the pasta dough, the rest of the students got to create the shapes of their choice. “At first, this was only a small group to bond with two special needs students, Melody and Marissa [Wong], because they already had an interest in cooking,” Kaewprasert said.
WHS students collaborate through Cooking Club
Custodial staff at Wayland High School share their experiences working here at the school. It’s a basic job, it’s hard, we do a lot of work, WHS custodian Sean Slavin said. That’s one thing, when we get new people that we want to interview, we tell them ‘It’s not hard work, it’s a lot of work.’
Hidden heroes: The custodial staff of Wayland High School
WPSs annual Band Fest
WPS’s annual Band Fest
Meet the school nurse: Tim Bryant
Meet the school nurse: Tim Bryant
Candles Galore: Leading in revenue
Candles Galore: Leading in revenue
Katie Pralle: Sandwiches for shelters
Katie Pralle: Sandwiches for shelters
Wayland community members celebrate the life of Mike OConnor
Wayland community members celebrate the life of Mike O’Connor
WSPNs Melina Barris and Delia Caulfield discuss the WHS Ultimate Frisbee team and how it differs from other sports.
A new type of fun: WHS ultimate frisbee team
WSPNs Jeffery Zhang discusses football club Manchester Citys ability to win the UEFA Champions League trophy.
Opinion: Manchester City will win the 2023 UEFA Champions League
WSPNs Bowen Morrison discusses the Boston Celtics future during the playoffs.
Opinion: The Boston Celtics’ bright future
From left to right, freshman Katie White, sophomore Caitlin Heus-Smith, junior Anika Frutman and freshman Annie McQuilkin pose with the baton before their track meet. The WHS spring track team is made up of 115 athletes between the boys and girls teams this season.
Spring track: Running 115 strong
WSPNs Chloe Zilembo explains the Boston Bruins incredible regular season record and their ultimate demise in playoffs.
The Boston Bruins: A disappointing end to a stellar season
Yankee Lighting Workshop brightens town
Yankee Lighting Workshop brightens town
Junior Daniel Narvaez plans his route during the boys 800 meter run. Narvaez finished third in the DCL small for the half mile, with a time of two minutes and two seconds, qualifying him for the MIAA Division IV State Meet. Last week, Narvaez qualified for the divisional meet in the mile during the Twilight Invitational, where he ran a mile in four minutes and 40 seconds.
Track and field takes on Dual County League championship
Students turn on their flashlights and wave their arms to the music during junior prom.
Breaking down the dance floor at junior prom
Freshman Ava Knourenko gets ready to return her opponents serve. Knourenko played in the third singles spot during this match. The hard competition really challenges me to play better, Knourenko said. Knourenko won her match 6-4, 6-1.
Girls tennis misses the shot against Westford Academy
WPSs annual Band Fest
WPS’s annual Band Fest
Junior Daniel Narvaez plans his route during the boys 800 meter run. Narvaez finished third in the DCL small for the half mile, with a time of two minutes and two seconds, qualifying him for the MIAA Division IV State Meet. Last week, Narvaez qualified for the divisional meet in the mile during the Twilight Invitational, where he ran a mile in four minutes and 40 seconds.
Track and field takes on Dual County League championship
Freshman Ava Knourenko gets ready to return her opponents serve. Knourenko played in the third singles spot during this match. The hard competition really challenges me to play better, Knourenko said. Knourenko won her match 6-4, 6-1.
Girls tennis misses the shot against Westford Academy
Freshman Elliot Koopersmith jukes out his opponent as he moves closer to the net. Koopersmith was on the varsity soccer team in the fall.
Boys lacrosse wins over Waltham
Sophomore Jillian Mele hits sticks with her teammates after getting her stick checked by the referee. Our team is very close this year, and I have many of my close friends on the team, Mele said. It really does feel like a family.
Girls lacrosse scores a win against Winchester
Sophomore Luke DiPietrio-Froio and junior Ben Wright participate in the boys 110 meter hurdles. Wright got second, and Dipietrio-Froio placed third. Both ran in the 400 meter hurdle race as well. My favorite thing about racing is probably just trying to get the best time I can, Wright said.
Track and field misses the mark against Weston
WSPNs Selena Liu, Hallie Luo and Jenny Shine review Taylor Swifts The Eras Tour.
Concert Review: “The Eras Tour” is a once-in-a-lifetime experience
Infographic: What are WHS students summer jobs?
Infographic: What are WHS students’ summer jobs?
Iced tea tasting
Iced tea tasting
Join WSPNs Kris Poole-Evans as they review Chaeyeons newest EP, Over The Moon. This mini album features a total of five fun and bubbly tracks that showcase several genres, meaning it caters towards people with differing tastes.
Chaeyeon goes “Over The Moon” with new mini-album
Join reporter Mischa Lee as she talks about the top trending vacation outfits.
Top trending vacation outfits
WSPNs Selena Liu, Hallie Luo and Jenny Shine review Taylor Swifts The Eras Tour.
Concert Review: “The Eras Tour” is a once-in-a-lifetime experience
WSPNs Talia Macchi voices her thoughts and feelings on a few of the eye catching outfits that were displayed at the 2023 Met Gala.
Met Gala 2023 review: A Met to remember
WSPNs Bowen Morrison discusses Rae Sremmurds latest album Sremm 4 Life.”
Album review: “Sremm 4 Life”
Join reporters Mischa Lee and Melina Barris in a review of looks from the 2023 Oscars.
Review: 2023 Oscars looks
WSPNs Deirdre Brown discusses Morgan Wallens latest album, One Thing at a Time.”
Album review: “One Thing at a Time”
Quiz: Can you guess whose backpacks these are?
Quiz: Can you guess whose backpacks these are?
Crossword: Easter
Crossword: Easter
Quiz: Can you guess whose shoes these are?
Quiz: Can you guess whose shoes these are?
Crossword: Saint Patricks Day
Crossword: Saint Patrick’s Day
Quiz: Which elective should you take?
Quiz: Which elective should you take?
Fashionista of the Month: April
Fashionista of the Month: April
Fashionista of the Month: January
Fashionista of the Month: January
Fashionista of the Month: September
Fashionista of the Month: September
Fashionista of the Month: May
Fashionista of the Month: May
Fashionista of the Month: March
Fashionista of the Month: March
Senior Amartya Nagesha has always been focused on improving her singing skills. After joining the Honors Concert Choir, and taking numerous years of singing lessons, Nagesha has started applying to music colleges such as Berklee College of Music.
January’s Artist of the Month: Amartya Nagesha
The image above is a piece sophomore Eunjee Kang created for her Art 1 class. I made this during our first Art 1 project: Self-Portrait in Objects: Origami Book, Kang said. I drew some objects I favored or objects I thought represented me using colored pencils.
October Artist of the Month: Eunjee Kang
The image above is one of senior Sarah Foleys AP art Projects. She played with different mediums, colors and design elements to create this piece. I like the vibrant colors and different textures,” Foley said.
September’s Artist of the Month: Sarah Foley
The image above is one of freshman Tristen Chows metalsmithing projects. Chow concluded that this was one of the hardests projects she’s done all year. “Everyone else was making something flat, like a landscape, or a medal, but I wanted to do something different, Chow said. It took time and sweat, but I had a blast.
June’s Artist of the Month: Tristen Chow
The image above is Junior Rachel Yans latest piece, a charcoal still life. Rachels piece is based on a bust statue in Ms. Latimers art room, something that students often use as a reference.The still life process is fun, its a lot of experimentation and trial and error, Yan says.
May’s Artist of the Month: Rachel Yan
WSPNs Jeffery Zhang discusses football club Manchester Citys ability to win the UEFA Champions League trophy.
Opinion: Manchester City will win the 2023 UEFA Champions League
WSPNs Bowen Morrison discusses the Boston Celtics future during the playoffs.
Opinion: The Boston Celtics’ bright future
In the third installment of their series, Three Takes On, WSPNs Jenny Shine, Chloe Zilembo and Ryan Chase discuss their opinions on free periods.
Opinion: Three takes on free periods
WSPN’s Jeffery Zhang reflects on if Novak Djokovic can win the French Open.
Opinion: Can Djokovic win the French Open?
WSPNs Chloe Zilembo explains the Boston Bruins incredible regular season record and their ultimate demise in playoffs.
The Boston Bruins: A disappointing end to a stellar season
WSPN’s Jeffery Zhang reflects on if Novak Djokovic can win the French Open.
Opinion: Can Djokovic win the French Open?
WSPN’s Jeffery Zhang reflects on if Novak Djokovic can win the French Open.
Trending on Tennis: Carlos Alcaraz is back on track to be the best player of all time
In this installment of Trending on Tennis, WSPN’s Jeffery Zhang reports on Novak Djokovic’s vaccination saga.
Trending on Tennis: Novak Djokovic’s vaccination saga
In this installment of Trending on Tennis, WSPN’s Jeffery Zhang reports on Novak Djokovic’s vaccination saga.
Trending on Tennis: USTA’s new rating system is horrible
In this installment of Trending on Tennis, WSPN’s Jeffery Zhang reports on Novak Djokovic’s vaccination saga.
Trending on Tennis: Wu Yibing’s Dallas Open win can change Chinese tennis
In the third installment of their series, Three Takes On, WSPNs Jenny Shine, Chloe Zilembo and Ryan Chase discuss their opinions on free periods.
Opinion: Three takes on free periods
In the second installment of their opinion series, Three Takes On, Jenny Shine, Chloe Zilembo and Ryan Chase discuss their opinions on course selections.
Opinion: Three takes on course selection
WSPNs Jenny Shine, Chloe Zilembo, and Ryan Chase share their points of view on midterms from the perspective of three different grades.
Opinion: Three takes on midterms
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 15: Saxonville Burritos
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 15: Saxonville Burritos
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 14: Elis Breakfast, Burgers, & Brews
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 14: Eli’s Breakfast, Burgers, & Brews
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 13: Charles River Coffee House
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 13: Charles River Coffee House
The Road to Houston: Round 1
The Road to Houston: Round 1
Zoe Garcia: Going viral
Zoe Garcia: Going viral
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 15: Saxonville Burritos
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 15: Saxonville Burritos
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 14: Elis Breakfast, Burgers, & Brews
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 14: Eli’s Breakfast, Burgers, & Brews
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 13: Charles River Coffee House
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 13: Charles River Coffee House
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 12: B Sisters Cafe
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 12: B Sisters Cafe
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 11: Tatte
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 11: Tatte
The Road to Houston: Round 1
The Road to Houston: Round 1
WHS Super Bowl predictions
WHS Super Bowl predictions
Wayland girls varsity basketball defeats Shrewsbury in their home opener (highlights)
Wayland girls varsity basketball defeats Shrewsbury in their home opener (highlights)
Pickleball Micd Up
Pickleball Mic’d Up
Wayland Sports Chat: S4E6
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Elizabeth Zhong, Graphic Designer

Elizabeth Zhong, Class of 2021, is this year’s graphic designer for WSPN. She is the president of Student Council, co-President of the Tri-M Music Honor Society, and a captain of the Wayland mock trial team. Outside of school, she enjoys reading, drawing, and spending time with her family and friends.

Contact: [email protected]

All content by Elizabeth Zhong
In the latest installment of “Bryn’s Books,” junior guest writer Bryn Leonard reviews “We Were Liars” and details the most prominent factors of the novel.

[Photo] Bryn’s Books: “We Were Liars”

March 18, 2022
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[Photo] Fashionista of the Month: March

March 4, 2022
Join WSPN’s Kris Poole-Evans as he reviews the best video games to play.

[Photo] Video Game Review: Animal Crossing: New Horizons

February 8, 2022
Below is an artistic profile of junior Rachel Yan, the latest to be spotlighted in Artist of the Month.

[Photo] Artist of the Month: Kaya Oleson

January 24, 2022
Join WSPN’s Kris Poole-Evans as he reviews the best video games to play.

[Photo] Video Game Review: Deltarune 2

January 20, 2022
In the latest installment of “Bryn’s Books,” junior guest writer Bryn Leonard reviews “Crime and Punishment” and details the most prominent factors of the novel.

[Photo] Bryn’s Books: “Crime and Punishment”

January 5, 2022
In the latest installment of ABC: American Born Chinese, reporter Jonathan Zhang discusses the importance of food to his family.

[Photo] ABC: The language of food

December 2, 2021
Join WSPN’s Kris Poole-Evans as he reviews the best and worst video games to play.

[Photo] Video game review: “Persona 4 Golden”

December 11, 2021
In the latest installment of “Bryn’s Books,” junior guest writer Bryn Leonard reviews “Educated” and details the most prominent factors of the memoir.

[Photo] Bryn’s Books: “Educated”

November 22, 2021
In the latest installment of ABC: American Born Chinese, reporter Jonathan Zhang addresses the rise in attacks on Asians and the importance of continuing to talk about the unjust treatment towards Asians.

[Photo] ABC: An American just like you

November 1, 2021
Join WSPN’s Izzy Poole-Evans as she reviews the best video games to play.

[Photo] Video Game Review: Hiveswap

October 21, 2021
In the latest installment of “Bryn’s Books,” junior guest writer Bryn Leonard reviews “Pride and Prejudice” and details the most prominent factors of the novel.

[Photo] Bryn’s Books: Pride and Prejudice

October 22, 2021
Join WSPN’s Kris Poole-Evans as he reviews the best video games to play today.

[Photo] Video Game Review: Cookie Run Kingdom

September 28, 2021
In the latest installment of “Bryn’s Books,” junior guest writer Bryn Leonard reviews “The Magpie Murders” and details the most prominent factors of the novel.

[Photo] Bryn’s Books: “The Magpie Murders”

September 18, 2021
In the latest installment of “Bryn’s Books,” sophomore guest writer Bryn Leonard reviews “Just Mercy” and details the most prominent factors of the novel.

[Photo] Bryn’s Books: “The Scarlet Letter”

June 11, 2021
In the latest installment of “Bryn’s Books,” sophomore guest writer Bryn Leonard reviews “Just Mercy” and details the most prominent factors of the novel.

[Photo] Bryn’s Books: “Just Mercy”

June 8, 2021
Join WSPN’s Izzy Poole-Evans as she reviews various video games she plays in her spare time.

[Photo] Video Game Review: 13 Sentinels

May 13, 2021
In the latest installment of Women of WSPN, Editor Genevieve Morrison discusses the issue of contraceptives between men and women.

[Photo] Women of WSPN: Misogyny in Christianity

April 30, 2021
Join WSPN’s Izzy Poole-Evans as she reviews the best video games to play during quarantine.

[Photo] Video Game Review: Taiko No Tatsujin Drum ‘n’ Fun

April 16, 2021
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[Photo] Scrutinizing the mental health issue at WHS

April 17, 2021
Join WSPN’s Izzy Poole-Evans as she reviews the best video games to play during quarantine.

[Photo] Video Game Review: Dadish

April 9, 2021
Join WSPN’s Izzy Poole-Evans as she reviews the best video games to play during quarantine.

[Photo] Video Game Review: Hades

April 2, 2021
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Join WSPN’s Izzy Poole-Evans as she reviews the best video games to play during quarantine.

[Photo] Video Game Review: Friday Night Funkin’


March 26, 2021
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[Photo] Fashionistas of the Month: Jasmine Fu and Ami/e Ghosh

April 2, 2021
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[Photo] Artist of the Month: Amelie Martin

April 1, 2021
WSPN’s Meredith Prince discusses the recent movement against women’s sexual harassment and her opinion on the lack of male participation.

[Photo] Opinion: Men are silent about women’s sexual assault, and it’s terrifying

March 23, 2021
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.”

[Photo] Out of Juice: Students’ motivation declines in March

March 26, 2021
In the latest installment of ABC: American Born Chinese, reporter Jonathan Zhang talks about the struggles of being an average Asian.

[Photo] ABC: An average Asian

March 23, 2021
Join WSPN’s Izzy Poole-Evans as she reviews the best video games to play during quarantine.

[Photo] Video Game Review: Genshin Impact

March 19, 2021
In the latest installment of ABC: American Born Chinese, reporter Jonathan Zhang talks about Chinese school and his regrets about quitting.

[Photo] ABC: Why I should’ve stuck with Chinese school

March 15, 2021
In these days, we are all in desperate need of some good news. So, join WSPN’s Alyssa Dickstein as she shines light on one piece of cheerful news every week.

[Photo] The Good News: Week of March 1

March 7, 2021
In the latest installment of ABC: American Born Chinese, reporter Jonathan Zhang talks about what its like having two names and what a name means to him.

[Photo] ABC: What’s my name?

March 9, 2021
Join WSPNs Izzy Poole-Evans as she reviews the best video games to play during quarantine.

[Photo] Video Game Review: “Persona 5 Strikers”

March 5, 2021
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[Photo] Fashionistas of the Month: Katie Schouten and Jack McCahan

March 5, 2021
In these days, we are all in desperate need of some good news. So, join WSPN’s Alyssa Dickstein as she shines light on one piece of cheerful news every week.

[Photo] The Good News: Week of Feb. 22

February 27, 2021
In the latest installment of ABC, American Born Chinese, reporter Jonathan Zhang talks about the importance of Chinese New Year and what it means to Chinese students.

[Photo] ABC: Chinese New Year

February 12, 2021
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[Photo] The Good News: Week of Feb. 1

February 6, 2021
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[Photo] Movie Review: Soul

February 26, 2021
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[Photo] Artist of the Month: Katherine Lambert

February 4, 2021
In these days, we are all in desperate need of some good news. So, join WSPN’s Alyssa Dickstein as she shines light on one piece of cheerful news every week.

[Photo] The Good News: Week of Jan. 25

January 31, 2021
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[Photo] Fashionistas of the Month: Lilly O’Driscoll and Jett Peter

February 3, 2021
Three months into hybrid learning, students are learning how to adjust to a new style of schooling. I think that starting hybrid was confusing like what time class ended and what classes you had because they changed everything from before, sophomore Morgen Warner said. I think getting used to that took a little.

[Photo] WHS students reflect on hybrid learning experience

January 29, 2021
In these days, we are all in desperate need of some good news. So, join WSPN’s Alyssa Dickstein as she shines light on one piece of cheerful news every week.

[Photo] The Good News: Week of Jan. 18

January 24, 2021
People across the world were taken by surprise when a group of rioters struck the U.S. Capitol Jan. 6 in protest to the presidential election results. Both country-wide and world-wide, many people expressed their shock, anger and disapproval of what is now being referred to as an insurrection. “I think and hope that the American democracy will find its place again,” an anonymous respondent said.

[Photo] “The Demise of Democracy”: the world reacts to the Capitol “protests”

January 20, 2021
Similarly to many states, Washington, Missouri battled its own struggles with the coronavirus. Junior guest writer Tully Jay spoke with Washington residents to better understand the complexities of the states mask mandate.

[Photo] A small town with a big COVID-19 crisis: Welcome to Washington, Missouri

January 15, 2021
In these days, we are all in desperate need of some good news. So, join WSPN’s Alyssa Dickstein as she shines light on one piece of cheerful news every week.

[Photo] The Good News: Week of Jan. 11

January 13, 2021
In these days, we are all in desperate need of some good news. So, join WSPN’s Alyssa Dickstein as she shines light on one piece of cheerful news every week.

[Photo] The Good News: Week of Jan. 4

January 8, 2021
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[Photo] Fashionistas of the Month, December: Charlotte Richter and Michael Vanaria

January 9, 2021
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[Photo] Happy Holidays from WSPN!

December 24, 2020
In these days, we are all in desperate need of some good news. So, join WSPN’s Alyssa Dickstein as she shines light on one piece of cheerful news every week.

[Photo] The Good News: Week of Dec. 14

December 22, 2020
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[Photo] Artist of the Month: Nadia Calder

January 6, 2021
In these days, we are all in desperate need of some good news. So, join WSPN’s Alyssa Dickstein as she shines light on one piece of cheerful news every week.

[Photo] The Good News: Week of Dec. 7

December 12, 2020
In the latest installment of ABC: American Born Chinese, reporter Jonathan Zhang responds to a comment made on a prior article.

[Photo] ABC: My response, heart to heart

December 14, 2020
WSPNs Atharva Weling discusses the accuracy and implications of accusations that Democratic politicians are socialists.

[Photo] Opinion: In defense of socialism

December 16, 2020
The Fashionistas of the Month are seniors Ryan MacDonald and Sofia Barris. They both encourage others to use fashion as a way to express themselves.

[Photo] Fashionistas of the Month: Ryan MacDonald and Sofia Barris

November 30, 2020
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[Photo] Artist of the Month: Jasmin Wong

December 1, 2020
On Wednesday, Nov. 25, students and faculty will log onto their advisorys Zoom to participate in virtual Spirit Day.

[Photo] News Brief: Spirit Day schedule for Wednesday, Nov. 25

November 24, 2020
In the latest installment of ABC: American Born Chinese, reporter Jonathan Zhang advocates for parents to stop forcing their kids to play an instrument.

[Photo] ABC: Ardente to Success, Con Forza to Failure

November 23, 2020
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[Photo] Bryn’s Books: Moby-Dick

November 23, 2020
WSPNs Max Brande shares his opinions on the effect the voting process had on him after he voted for the first time in the presidential election on November 3.

[Photo] Opinion: Voting is the most patriotic way to express your rights as an American

November 18, 2020
In the latest installment of ABC: American Born Chinese reporter Jonathan Zhang analyzes the importance of visiting China for ones identity.

[Photo] ABC: American or Chinese?

November 16, 2020
In the latest installment of ABC: American Born Chinese, reporter Jonathan Zhang analyzes how effective a controlling parenting style can be.

[Photo] ABC: The cons of controlling parents

November 9, 2020
In the first installment of ABC: American Born Chinese, reporter Jonathan Zhang reflects on how his mentality towards grades as an ABC has changed.

[Photo] ABC: “B-sians” need to proudly accept who they are

October 31, 2020
Guest writers seniors Sophia Mastrangelo and Maria Perdomo discuss ABC’s “The Bachelor” and give the inside scoop on departures and new arrivals.

[Photo] The Bachelor Rewind: The season premiere

October 21, 2020
Seniors Josh Schreiber and Michael Long sent an email to 14 Wayland recipients, detailing a list of changes they would like to see implemented in the remote model of school. The two students publicized their email and urged others to send the same email to the same recipients in order to encourage discussion among administration and students. The teachers in Wayland are great, but even if they do everything perfectly with the remote system, it’s never going to be anywhere close to the effectiveness as in person, Long said.

[Photo] Students demand change from school officials regarding virtual learning

October 12, 2020
SADD, short for Students Against Destructive Decisions, is a nationwide program promoting healthy and safe decisions in teenagers.With the 2020-2021 school year approaching, new leaders for the Wayland program have been chosen and are preparing to achieve new goals. The bottom line is that it’s scary to see people in [dangerous] situations, especially if they’re your friend, junior SADD leader Charlotte Salitsky said. We try to peer educate and encourage safe behavior.”

[Photo] Meet the faces of this year’s SADD leaders

May 25, 2020
As the novel coronavirus infiltrates more and more aspects of everyday life for Americans, WSPN examines how the virus has impacted Wayland and neighboring communities.

[Photo] LIVE UPDATES: Coronavirus infiltrates Wayland

June 22, 2020
The Student Council is launching a video challenge event where students have the opportunity to win $30 by submitting interesting videos based off each weeks theme. There will be five weeks.

[Photo] QuaranTV: Student Council hosts weekly video challenges

April 5, 2020
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