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ICYMI: March 3 - Rally against antisemitism, the impact of ICE arrests and the Drama Festival
ICYMI: March 3 – Rally against antisemitism, the impact of ICE arrests and the Drama Festival
Wayland community unites against antisemitism and hate
Wayland community unites against antisemitism and hate
BDBN: Amid ICE arrests, families are concerned about sending children into school
BDBN: Amid ICE arrests, families are concerned about sending children into school
A swastika symbol has been found on the side of the Wayland Community pool. It has since be covered up.
Breaking news: Swastika found on side of Wayland Community Pool, administration and police respond
ICYMI: Feb. 24 - Hospital waiting times, NBA trade deadlines and February's Fashionista of the Month
ICYMI: Feb. 24 – Hospital waiting times, NBA trade deadlines and February’s Fashionista of the Month
BDBN: Amid ICE arrests, families are concerned about sending children into school
BDBN: Amid ICE arrests, families are concerned about sending children into school
BDBN: Recent aviation issues
BDBN: Recent aviation issues
BDBN: The CEO of UnitedHealthcare was fatally shot in New York
BDBN: The CEO of UnitedHealthcare was fatally shot in New York
Breaking Down Breaking News: EEE makes a comeback
Breaking Down Breaking News: EEE makes a comeback
BDBN: Commuter rail accident in Natick
BDBN: Commuter rail accident in Natick
A swastika symbol has been found on the side of the Wayland Community pool. It has since be covered up.
Breaking news: Swastika found on side of Wayland Community Pool, administration and police respond
A magnitude 3.8 earthquake originating from the coast of New Hampshire and Maine was felt in Wayland on Monday, Jan. 27.
Breaking News: 3.8 magnitude earthquake felt in Boston area
Claypit Hill students moved to high school after water main break
Claypit Hill students moved to high school after water main break
Breaking News: Wayland Middle School cancels school on Nov. 22 due to power surge
Breaking News: Wayland Middle School cancels school on Nov. 22 due to power surge
Anticipation heightens as Nov. 5 draws closer. The tension-filled race between Vice-President Kamala Harris and Former President Donald Trump comes to a close with the final day for U.S. citizens to vote. Check back for live updates.
LIVE UPDATES: Presidential election of 2024
A swastika symbol has been found on the side of the Wayland Community pool. It has since be covered up.
Breaking news: Swastika found on side of Wayland Community Pool, administration and police respond
A Christmas tree was displayed during the Holiday Open House. The tree was donated by Russell's Garden Center and decorated by the Wayland Girl Scouts.
Wayland Historical Society and Museum host the annual Holiday Open House
Wayland High School will be hosting its second annual Wayland Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Fair on Sunday, Dec. 8 in the high school commons. Co-organizers and seniors Arya Samaratunga and Eunjee Kang worked together to plan an event where anyone can come and embrace the intricacy of the STEM program and community.
Robotics Club hosts the annual STEM Fair to inspire young minds
Seniors participating in the powderpuff game gather around in a huddle during a powderpuff practice. "My favorite part about Powderpuff has definitely been how lots of different people have gotten to come together and create memories together while we enjoy the competition," Weston High School senior Anika Groff said.
Powderpuff to take place at high school but not as school-sanctioned game
Breaking News: Wayland Middle School cancels school on Nov. 22 due to power surge
Breaking News: Wayland Middle School cancels school on Nov. 22 due to power surge
The Wayland Scholarship Foundation was created to help students reach their future goals when choosing which college to attend. “I have a lot of ambitious goals for the program,” Committee Chair Jeanne Brown said. “But primarily, the goal is to ensure that students who have academic promise and financial need get a little help getting to their first year of college.”
The Wayland Scholarship Foundation: Supporting students with academic promise
WSPN's Emily Wyner dives in to popular bagel store "PopUp Bagels" that has recently opened a new location in Seaport, Boston.
PopUp Bagels spreads to Seaport
On Monday, Feb 24, summer camp registration opened in Wayland. Some of these popular camps sold out in seconds to the eager parents. However, there are still camps available on the Wayland website. "We still have a lot of camps open especially sports, technology and science clinics," Wayland Recreation Director Katherine Brenna said. "I’d say those are about 70% full today."
The 60 seconds that can determine your summer
WSPN'S Molly and Abby Bergeron highlight freshman Izzy Irwin breaking the 11-dive record and 6-dive record for freshmen.
Two records, one athlete: Freshman Izzy Irwin makes waves breaking dive records
WSPN's Vanessa Taxiarchis explores B-Tone Fitness and its business in the Wayland Town Center.
BTONE: A workout for all levels, ages, every body, every day
WSPN's Emily Wyner dives in to popular bagel store "PopUp Bagels" that has recently opened a new location in Seaport, Boston.
PopUp Bagels spreads to Seaport
WSPN'S Molly and Abby Bergeron highlight freshman Izzy Irwin breaking the 11-dive record and 6-dive record for freshmen.
Two records, one athlete: Freshman Izzy Irwin makes waves breaking dive records
WSPN's Vanessa Taxiarchis explores B-Tone Fitness and its business in the Wayland Town Center.
BTONE: A workout for all levels, ages, every body, every day
Le Petit Four is a french bakery located at 380 Washington St, Wellesley.
Fresh out of the oven: Le Petit Four
The Model UN club poses for a photo during their weekly Tuesday meeting. Pictured on the screen behind them is the website for their upcoming conference in Boston.
WHS Model United Nations club steps onto the “BosMUN” stage
Join WSPN's Grace Zocco as she sheds light on how seniors deal with having an injury during their last high school seasons.
Stronger than the setback: High school seniors battle back from injury
WSPN'S Molly and Abby Bergeron highlight freshman Izzy Irwin breaking the 11-dive record and 6-dive record for freshmen.
Two records, one athlete: Freshman Izzy Irwin makes waves breaking dive records
Ido Geffen fights back from injuries
Ido Geffen fights back from injuries
Staff reporter Joey Fay writes about what he believes are some of the biggest issues in college sports.
Opinion: College sports are a mess
The Wayland-Weston gymnastics team huddles after their meet against Acton-Boxborough Regional High School while they wait for their placing.
Wayland-Weston gymnastics team leaps into its first season
With many opposing players around him, senior Teddy Hage takes the ball up for a layup. White team players reached their arms up to block him, while pink team players watched from a far.
IBL teams dribble towards the end of their seasons
After the Raider's first goal of the game, scored by senior captain Luke Galizio, the players pile onto the glass by the student section to celebrate, igniting the crowd into a roar. "The atmosphere was incredible, having two towns that both come to support us is amazing," Galizio said. "When [the crowd] started chanting 'Raider nation' it made [the game] feel like it wasn't just one team against another, we had a whole building of fans supporting us."
Boys hockey moves past Pembroke in the playoffs
After an exciting basket, Wayland players on the bench shot up to cheer for their teammates. Head Coach Stephen Marks directed his players where to go on the court in order to successfully defend the other team.
Girls basketball falls short to Dover-Sherborn on senior night
In honor of the annual Coaches vs Cancer, all players wore pink bows in their hair. In addition to the bows, the team wore matching pink shirts and spent time before the game setting up the gym with pink streamers and hearts.
Girls basketball misses the shot in annual Coaches vs Cancer game
During halftime, the team skates off the ice and heads to the locker room. While both teams took their breaks, they also had pep talks for their game plans. "The team played hard, we just couldn't get pucks past such a talented goalie," senior Graham Henrich said.
Boys hockey succumbs to Melrose on senior night
Staff reporter Joey Fay writes about what he believes are some of the biggest issues in college sports.
Opinion: College sports are a mess
WSPN's reporters Ravi Kapadia and Owen Harrington express their views on if the MLB should implement a salary cap.
Opinion: Major League Baseball should implement a salary cap
WSPN's 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 Celtics's ongoing season.
Opinion: The Celtics will win the 2024 NBA Finals
WSPN's Bella Schreiber and Jenny Shine discuss opinions on Bill Belichick's future in the National Football League (NFL).
Opinion: It’s time for Bill Belichick to retire from the NFL
WSPN's Editorial Board discusses how members of the community should speak out and come together after an act of antisemitism occurred in Wayland.
Editorial: In the aftermath of hate, speak up today, change tomorrow
WSPN’s Shawnie Loveless reflects on why Billie Eilish deserved the Album of the Year.
Opinion: There is no Album of the Year without Billie Eilish
WSPN's Caroline Kiernan and Katie Collett reflect on the issues with the Wayland Middle School's grading system.
Opinion: Reassess the standards-based system
Staff reporter Joey Fay writes about what he believes are some of the biggest issues in college sports.
Opinion: College sports are a mess
WSPN's Kyle Zhang reflects on Apple's audio products.
Opinion: Apple’s new products are disappointing
Join WSPN's Karis Tam as she discusses Blackpink, a Korean pop girl group.
Blackpink: A number one group turned soloists
Join WSPN’s Mischa Lee as she discusses Tate McRae’s newest album “So Close to What.”
“So Close To What”: A Tatiana takeover
Taped on the door of the South Building, the "Prelims Calling Drama Festival" poster displays all the information about the event.
Where stories meet the stage: Breaking down the first round of the Drama Festival and what’s to come
Join WSPN reporter Caroline Kiernan as she discusses WHS Band's exciting scheduled performance at Fenway Park.
WHS band prepares to perform at Fenway
Join WSPN’s Grace Zocco and Abigail Bergeron as they interview February's Fashionista of the Month: freshman Amelie Schegerin.
Fashionista of the Month: Amelie Schegerin
Join WSPN’s Mischa Lee and Elyssa Grillo as they discuss the hottest trends of this year’s winter season.
Top winter fashion trends
Join WSPN reporters Emma Zocco, Edge Wheeler and Alex Evangelista as they discuss the trends of this year's winter season.
Mens Winter Fashion 2025
Join WSPN reporters Melina Barris and Caroline Kiernan as they share some of their favorite and least favorite looks of the 2025 Golden Globes.
2025 Golden Globes looks and opinions
Join WSPN's Elyssa Grillo and Mischa Lee in an analysis of the new and recurring fall trends for 2024, and the best way to wear these items.
Top fashion trends for fall 2024
Old Money is an aesthetic that has always been popular, however it has really taken over the internet these past few years.
Old Money: An old style resurfaced
Crossword: Valentine's Day
Crossword: Valentine’s Day
Crossword: Winter
Crossword: Winter
Crossword: Halloween
Crossword: Halloween
Crossword: Fall
Crossword: Fall
Back to school crossword
Back to school crossword
Join WSPN’s Mischa Lee as she discusses Tate McRae’s newest album “So Close to What.”
“So Close To What”: A Tatiana takeover
Join WSPN's Ben Jackson and Bowen Morrison as they review Lil Baby's most recent album "WHAM."
“WHAM:” A bold statement from Lil Baby
Unlike any vampire film before it, Robert Eggers’ “Nosferatu” haunts the audience along with the characters through dark tension and sickening torture.
Nosferatu: An eerie, barbaric twist on Dracula
WSPN's Reva Datar reviews the second season of the Netflix blockbuster show "Squid Game."
“Squid Game 2” is gravely misunderstood
Join WSPN’s Jessi Dretler and Elyssa Grillo as they review the new movie adaptation of the famous Broadway Musical: Wicked.
From Broadway to Hollywood: Wicked makes its magic on the big screen
With many opposing players around him, senior Teddy Hage takes the ball up for a layup. White team players reached their arms up to block him, while pink team players watched from a far.
IBL teams dribble towards the end of their seasons
After the Raider's first goal of the game, scored by senior captain Luke Galizio, the players pile onto the glass by the student section to celebrate, igniting the crowd into a roar. "The atmosphere was incredible, having two towns that both come to support us is amazing," Galizio said. "When [the crowd] started chanting 'Raider nation' it made [the game] feel like it wasn't just one team against another, we had a whole building of fans supporting us."
Boys hockey moves past Pembroke in the playoffs
After an exciting basket, Wayland players on the bench shot up to cheer for their teammates. Head Coach Stephen Marks directed his players where to go on the court in order to successfully defend the other team.
Girls basketball falls short to Dover-Sherborn on senior night
In honor of the annual Coaches vs Cancer, all players wore pink bows in their hair. In addition to the bows, the team wore matching pink shirts and spent time before the game setting up the gym with pink streamers and hearts.
Girls basketball misses the shot in annual Coaches vs Cancer game
Sophomore Maereg Million sings during her duet with senior Isa Fuentes singing "Wings" by Little Mix. Million has been a Muse since her freshman year.
WHS Muses gives a dazzling performance at the annual Ice Cappella
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 WSPN's 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
WPS's annual Band Fest
WPS’s annual Band Fest
Weekly Breakdown Episode 112: Teacher recommendations and full moon walk
Weekly Breakdown Episode 112: Teacher recommendations and full moon walk
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Picky Eater Picks: Raising Cane’s
Weekly Breakdown Episode 111: Course selections and events at the library
Weekly Breakdown Episode 111: Course selections and events at the library
NBA trade deadlines
NBA trade deadlines
Weekly Breakdown Episode 110: Preparation for the senior show and spring sports registration
Weekly Breakdown Episode 110: Preparation for the senior show and spring sports registration
Weekly Breakdown Episode 112: Teacher recommendations and full moon walk
Weekly Breakdown Episode 112: Teacher recommendations and full moon walk
Weekly Breakdown Episode 111: Course selections and events at the library
Weekly Breakdown Episode 111: Course selections and events at the library
Weekly Breakdown Episode 110: Preparation for the senior show and spring sports registration
Weekly Breakdown Episode 110: Preparation for the senior show and spring sports registration
Weekly Breakdown Episode 109: Jazz concert and Valentines day events
Weekly Breakdown Episode 109: Jazz concert and Valentines day events
Weekly Breakdown Episode 108: Coaches vs. cancer game and events at the library
Weekly Breakdown Episode 108: Coaches vs. cancer game and events at the library
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Picky Eater Picks: Raising Cane’s
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Picky Eater Picks: Giacomo’s Wayland
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Picky Eater Picks: Wayland Variety and Deli
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Picky Eater Picks: Cava
Picky Eater Picks: Heirloom
Picky Eater Picks: Heirloom
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The boys' basketball team celebrates a tournament victory, pushing them forward in the MIAA Division III tournament. The boys' basketball team was one of many teams to have a successful winter season.

Winter sports recap

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Warrior Weekly: Passing time

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In his final Warrior Weekly post, Harry reflects on his time as a blogger and looks back at some sports predictions he made last year.

Warrior Weekly: This one hurt

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Warrior Weekly: Round one

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Warrior Weekly: Finding Nemo

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Warrior Weekly: Wayland-Weston rivalry

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Brian Stillwell addresses a group of WHS students during his Winter Week presentation. Stillwell, a member of the Alliance for Climate Education, visited WHS during Winter Week to present on the issue of global warming. "All it takes is a little innovation and a little imagination to fix what is wrong and make it right," Stilwell said. "The future isn’t written yet. We are at a crossroads and you can change this."

WW ’13: Stilwell addresses issue of climate change

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Warrior Weekly: Low point

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Warrior Weekly: Hot start

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Warrior Weekly: Goodbye 2012

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Warrior Weekly: First full week

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Harry advises you to try the Peanut Butter Kiss Cookie, inspired by the tastes of Reese's Peanut Butter Cups.

25 Days of Cookies: Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies

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In his final Warrior Weekly post, Harry reflects on his time as a blogger and looks back at some sports predictions he made last year.

Warrior Weekly: The winter season has begun

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Warrior Weekly: Feel better

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Warrior Weekly: Thanksgiving football

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Warrior Weekly: Bye week

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Sophomore Gianna Fargnoli has been playing ice hockey for almost 12 years. Fargnoli also earned a spot on the Wayland-Weston varsity girls hockey team as an eighth grader.

Gianna Fargnoli: Time just flies by when you’re on the ice

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Warrior Weekly: Football Pride

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November 13, 2012
This week, WSPN staff reporter Cara Lewis writes a guest blog post for Warrior Weekly.

Warrior Weekly: Fall season wraps up

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November 3, 2012
WHS's field hockey team remembered Jim Griffin by paying a benefit game to raise money for the Jim Griffin Family Support Trust. During the game, the players wore special white and purple jerseys with the letters "JG" to commemorate Griffin.

Field hockey team remembers Jim Griffin during benefit game

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October 27, 2012
This week, WSPN staff reporter Cara Lewis writes a guest blog post for Warrior Weekly.

Warrior Weekly: Playoffs

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October 23, 2012
The boys soccer team is looking to repeat the successful season they had last year.

Fall sports update

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This week, WSPN staff reporter Cara Lewis writes a guest blog post for Warrior Weekly.

Warrior Weekly: Second half

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Warrior Weekly: Charity games

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Warrior Weekly: Big wins and big losses

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The 1:1 Learning Initiative has been in development for the past four years. After numerous discussions and proposals, it is now being put into practice for the 2012-2013 school year.

What is 1:1?

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Warrior Weekly: A new year

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Test your knowledge of English teacher, Mr. Vonnegut.

Zachary Vonnegut: I have his books, and that’s another way to get to know him better

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The final stages of Prom are coming to an end with the tickets sold, tables set and flower forms in.

Class of 2013 prepares for prom

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Students discuss the prom process

Students discuss the prom process

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Students prepare to take AP exams

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May 9, 2012
The goal of celebrating National Poetry Month at WHS is to expose students to poetry who wouldn't otherwise read it.

National Poetry Month events planned for school

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