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On Wednesday, Oct. 1, Congress failed to pass the federal funding budget, shutting down the U.S. government until a deal is made between the Democratic and Republican parties.
BDBN: The U.S. has shutdown, cutting off millions of federal workers’ paychecks
Playing music for the celebration, from left to right, Vagabond seniors Ben Hammond, Ori Kohl, junior Brennan Smith and senior Atticus DeGrenier play music ranging from 90's to today's hits.
The Eliza J. Norton Foundation ‘Celebrates With Heart’ at their annual festival
Have you been a regular reader of WSPN content? Test your knowledge with WSPN's new column: News Quizzes. The first being the "September News Quiz" highlighting key information WSPN stories have covered during the month of September. The answer key can be found at the bottom of the quiz.
Are you keeping up with WSPN? Find out in this September news quiz
Students crowd around in a circle as junior Max Curbelo dances and spins on the floor.
Students dance their hearts out at homecoming
In Arts Wayland's grand opening for its new location, Arts Wayland displayed a variety of work, including photographs, sculptures, paintings and sketches.
A community for the arts: Arts Wayland’s grand opening
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”
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
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
Boys basketball head coach Dennis Doherty will not be returning to the sideline this winter as he announced his resignation earlier this month. Doherty has been the head coach for 17 years and played for the Wayland varsity team during his high school days.
Coach Doherty steps down after 17 seasons at Wayland
After the captains, seniors Dylan Engelhardt, Alex Evengelista and juniors Brajae Walton Aidan Curry come back from meeting with the reffs and Ashlands captains, players rush the field and jump up in excitement. "Our team is young, but shows a lot of potential," Engelhardt said. "At the end of the day, it comes down to getting better each week and reducing mistakes."
Football defeated in homecoming game
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
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
In Wayland, there are several events for residents during the month of October. Join WSPN's Karis Tam as she lists out the activities.
Events in Wayland throughout October
Join WSPN's Karis Tam as she does a book versus TV show analysis on Jenny Han's "The Summer I Turned Pretty."
Did “The Summer I Turned Pretty” TV show stay true to the books?
This month's artist is senior Kaileigh Walker.
Artist of the month: Kaileigh Walker
In Arts Wayland's grand opening for its new location, Arts Wayland displayed a variety of work, including photographs, sculptures, paintings and sketches.
A community for the arts: Arts Wayland’s grand opening
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Kate Goodman, Class of 2026, is a second year reporter and social media editor for WSPN. Kate is the captain for the WHS varsity field hockey team and is also the director of Window Dance Ensemble. Outside of school, she competes and performs for her dance studio, spends time with friends and family and enjoys her time on Block Island.

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This month's artist is senior Kaileigh Walker.

Artist of the month: Kaileigh Walker

Kate Goodman
September 25, 2025
Senior captain Max Walsh fights with a Dearborn opponent for the ball, taking possession and dribbling it up the field.

Boys soccer tackles the win from Dearborn

Joey Fay, Kate Goodman, and Brandon Hill
September 9, 2025
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[Photo] Postcards from WSPN

Ainsley Jay and Annabelle Hage
September 2, 2025
Game recap: Girls lacrosse cruises past Chicopee in the first round of playoffs

Game recap: Girls lacrosse cruises past Chicopee in the first round of playoffs

Molly Bergeron and Kate Goodman
June 5, 2025
Sophomore Frankie Zilembo moves around the goal looking for a pass to a teammate to clear the ball. Zilembo was also on varsity her freshman year.

Sophomore Frankie Zilembo earns her place on the 2025 American Select team

Kate Goodman
June 4, 2025
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WSPN’s Kate Goodman reflects on the importance of Holocaust education within schools.

Teaching history, shaping the future: The role of holocaust education

Kate Goodman
May 1, 2025
With changing circadian rhythms and increasing homework, high school can create the perfect environment for imperfect sleep. Managing these factors, along with this, and knowledge of how screen time affects sleep, some students may be better able to regulate their sleep.

Beyond tired: The real impact of sleep deprivation in teenagers

Molly Bergeron and Kate Goodman
April 26, 2025
Join WSPN’s Kate Goodman and Molly Bergeron as they talk with this month’s artist of the month: Abby Peredna.

Artist of the Month: Abby Peredna

Molly Bergeron and Kate Goodman
April 17, 2025
Keep eyes on WHS junior Sophia Beckett in the 2025 spring softball season. Beckett is a junior captain of the varsity team.

Sophia Beckett pitches to success

Kate Goodman and Ryan Chase
April 10, 2025
Behind the goal, Junior Armaan Desai holds the ball in the offensive zone.

Boys lacrosse falls short to Natick

Kate Goodman and Alex Evangelista
April 4, 2025
WSPN's Kate Goodman reflects on the benefits history classes would gain from open discussions on current events.

Opinion: Time to talk, history classes should cover current events

Kate Goodman
March 27, 2025
Soloing the second song performed by the T-Tones, junior Benjamin Hammond sings "Amazing," originally performed by Rex Orange Country.

College A Cappella Concert hits the stage

Ainsley Jay, Kate Goodman, and Sasha Libenzon
March 14, 2025
Soloing the second song performed by the T-Tones, junior Benjamin Hammond sings "Amazing," originally performed by Rex Orange Country.

Singing in a wide variety of pitches, WHS alum Katie Schouten performs "Hallucinate," which was originally performed by Dua Lipa. Schouten was a part of the WHS a cappella group, the Muses, which is also an all female group.

Senior director Fiona Wang sings a mashup of "Only Girl" and "Where Have You Been" by Rihanna in her final college A Cappella Concert. "On concert day, before we perform, we go through "pre-concert advices" that I made, which is a direct list of things to do as we perform," Wang said.

Performing a solo on the T-Tones' second song, junior Benjamin Hammond sings "Amazing," originally performed by Rex Orange Country.

Sophomores Molly Cavalluzzi and Ryan Harding laugh as they model their fully thrifted outfits. The goal of Green Team's fashion show was to share benefits of reusing clothing and encourage others to not have an entire closet of new closet.

Green Team, Sewing Club and GSA join forces to model for their annual slow fashion show

Emily Wyner and Kate Goodman
February 5, 2025
The Wayland-Weston gymnastics team huddles after their meet against Acton-Boxborough Regional High School while they wait for their placing.

[Photo] Wayland-Weston gymnastics team leaps into its first season

Melina Antun, Staff Reporter
February 11, 2025
Charging up-ice with the puck, a Watertown senior captain Brendan Cummings cuts around a defender on his way into the offensive zone.

Boys hockey completes late comeback against Weston/Dover-Sherborn in annual Post Road Cup

Vanessa Taxiarchis and Kate Goodman
January 6, 2025
Senior Leroyal Harriston gets a rebound following a failed layup before dribbling the ball down the court. Orange team's record is 0-2 this season, but some players are maintaining hope to bounce back. "We've had some tough games but it's nothing we can't come back from," senior Felix Kissell said.

IBL teams scrap for a win in second matchup of the year

Emma Zocco and Kate Goodman
December 16, 2024
Blowing into her horn, senior Finley Knapp celebrates her classes victory in one of the Spirit Day games.

WHS brings the spirit to celebrate the final day before Thanksgiving

Kate Goodman
December 4, 2024
Enjoying their advisory, seniors Melina Barris (left) and Elyssa Grillo (right) dance around to embody their Elvis Presley costume.

[Photo] Class of 2025 celebrates Halloween

WSPN Staff
October 31, 2024
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