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The Supreme Court has stated that the social media app TikTok ban will officially go into effect on Jan. 19. "My favorite part of tiktok was the organic algorithm that gave everyone a chance to succeed, along with the community it brang, other apps haven’t been able to replicate it for a reason," social media influencer and junior Zoey Garcia said. "It’s different and super special to not just creators but so many users.”
TikTok is on the clock
ICYMI: Jan. 6 - Aviation issues, the annual Post Road Cup Game and the Eras Tour
ICYMI: Jan. 6 – Aviation issues, the annual Post Road Cup Game and the Eras Tour
BDBN: Recent aviation issues
BDBN: Recent aviation issues
The Wayland Police Department have issued a warning on the rise of scammers during the holiday season. “Hang up [the phone]. if you get a text and you do not know who it's from, just delete it. Don't click on any links, nothing,” Wayland police chief Edward Burman said. “Every single one of them is a scam.”
Police department issues warnings about holiday scams
WHS’s Connect Program ran its annual holiday gift drive to fulfill the wishlist of children enrolled in the Dorchester based non-profit daycare organization, the Yawkey Center. This drive brought the town together and impacted both the students in Connect, as well as the greater Wayland community. “You could see how helpful the town was and how our community came together and wanted to help out a community that wasn't our own [and] kids who were less fortunate than we were,” senior and Connect Program member Jordynn Lee said.
Connect Program hosts annual Holiday Gift Drive
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
BDBN: Producer Harvey Weinstein's conviction overturned
BDBN: Producer Harvey Weinstein’s conviction overturned
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
The Wayland School Committee appoints Interim Superintendent David Fleishman as the permanent superintendent of Wayland Public Schools.
Breaking News: Wayland School Committee appoints David Fleishman as permanent superintendent
A Wayland resident's home was reported with smoke at approximately 12:25 p.m., today, Oct. 30.
Breaking News: House on fire behind the middle school
The Kicks for Cancer game has been moved back to Concord-Carlisle High School. "For me, its been super important because I get to play with my grandma’s name on my back," senior Alex Crawford said. "All the other boys get to play with someone who is related to them, who has experience cancer."
Breaking news: Annual Kicks for Cancer game moved back to Concord after reduced risk of EEE
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 School Committee appoints Interim Superintendent David Fleishman as the permanent superintendent of Wayland Public Schools.
Breaking News: Wayland School Committee appoints David Fleishman as permanent superintendent
"My favorite part of being an Innovation teacher is getting to explore ideas with my students", Patrie said. When my students have an Idea they should take things further, and better realize things".
Nicholas Patrie: A new way to innovate
This holiday season, Wayland has hosted many different drives around the community such as the Senior Connect Toy Drive, Project 351 Food Drive and multiple different drives at Loker Elementary School.
Wayland drives through the holidays
WSPN's Molly Bergeron and Annabelle Hage investigate the past of Waylands snowfall and discuss various Wayland residents predictions for future snowfall.
How much snow will Wayland get this year?
WHS junior Ella Neuman prepares for a fencing match at a tournament. “In a tournament, there's pools first, which is about five to six other people and you fence all of them to five touches,” Neuman said.
En garde: Ella Neuman’s fencing journey
Senior Luke Chisum rounds a corner during his race. Chisum has been on the cross country team since his freshman year and is now committed to Elon University.
Crossing the finish line: Luke Chisum commits to Elon University
"My favorite part of being an Innovation teacher is getting to explore ideas with my students", Patrie said. When my students have an Idea they should take things further, and better realize things".
Nicholas Patrie: A new way to innovate
WHS junior Ella Neuman prepares for a fencing match at a tournament. “In a tournament, there's pools first, which is about five to six other people and you fence all of them to five touches,” Neuman said.
En garde: Ella Neuman’s fencing journey
Senior Luke Chisum rounds a corner during his race. Chisum has been on the cross country team since his freshman year and is now committed to Elon University.
Crossing the finish line: Luke Chisum commits to Elon University
Senior Sofia Simmons poses on the left along with volunteers for a bottle drive to raise awareness for climate change. Simmons advocates for the climate through Green Team, National Honors Society and National Arts Honors Society.
Sofia Simmons leads the charge of Climate Change awareness
WSPN's Edge Wheeler and Alex Evangelista shine light on sophomore Colin Moleux's car detailing company.
How Colin Moleux went from classroom to car detailing
New girls varsity basketball coach Stephen Marks stands with his son after being a referee for a Wayland alumni players versus current players game.
New girls basketball coach shoots for success
The Wayland Boys Basketball team heads to Weston on Wednesday night to face the 4-1 Wildcats. Wayland lost the previous meeting with Weston 62-59 and enter this game with a 2-3 record.
Game preview: Boys basketball takes on Weston for the second time this season
The new year is a time to make resolutions, plan for the year ahead,and even wish for things to come true. In this article, staff reporter Joey Fay highlights five things that Boston sports fans should wish for this coming year.
Boston sports fan new years wish list
The boys varsity basketball team is set to take on their rivals, the Weston Wildcats, Friday, Dec. 20 at the Wayland High School (WHS) Field House. This game marks the first home game of the season.
Game preview: Boys basketball takes on Weston in home opener
WSPN’s athlete of the month is freshman Mia Rent for her top placements in cross country meets.
Athlete of the month: Mia Rent
Skating towards the Hopkinton net, sophomore Lexi Roman cuts to the outside area of the ice to take advantage of a mistimed Hopkinton line change.
Girls hockey drops close game to Hopkinton
As a Westford player defends, freshman Campbell Powers looks for a way to dodge them. The girls varsity basketball head coach Steven Marks runs an Instagram account "waylandgbball," where he announces the upcoming games, final scores and player of the game. The "player of the game" against Westford was sophomore Patara Tezduyar.
Girls basketball misses the shot against Westford Academy
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
Some Wayland players on the bench stand side by side during the last moments of the game.
Boys basketball falls short to Weston during its first home game of the season
After a close match, a team of seniors stack together at the center of the basketball court to hold up the "Dodgeball Winners 2024" sign and take a picture.
SADD and Student Council initiate the fun during Spirit Week
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 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?
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 Kyle Zhang reflects on the usage of AI in an educational setting
Opinion: Artificial intelligence should not be used in schools
WSPN's Olivia Green reflects on the negative effects of pop culture figures in politics.
Opinion: Bringing in pop culture figures to political rallies is problematic
Join WSPN’s Jane Tardif and Jillian Mele as they talk about the importance of having strong youth sports programs.
Opinion: Youth sports programs benefit high school teams
WSPN's Jeffery Zhang weighs in on expectations and the idea of letting people down.
The weight of expectations: Letting go and letting down
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
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
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
WSPN's Reva Datar reviews the second season of the Netflix blockbuster show "Squid Game."
“Squid Game 2” is gravely misunderstood
Join WSPN’s Olivia Green as she discusses “brain rot,” the Oxford English Dictionary’s word of the year.
“Brain rot”: Oxford English Dictionary’s unique word of the year
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
Here are some costume ideas to make your Halloween fun, chic and unique.
Halloween costume ideas
Crossword: Winter
Crossword: Winter
Crossword: Halloween
Crossword: Halloween
Crossword: Fall
Crossword: Fall
Back to school crossword
Back to school crossword
Celebrate April with WSPN's Talia and Makenzie Macchi's crossword.
Crossword: April
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
WSPN's Alex Evangelista and Edge Wheeler rank the songs and discuss the community impact on Lil Uzi Vert's new album "Eternal Atake 2"
“Eternal Atake 2”: Eternally disappointing
Tyler, The Creator released his new album “CHROMAKOPIA,” which is based off of Chroma the Great from the novel “The Phantom Tollbooth” written by Norton Juster.
“Chromakopia”: A chronicle of self-discovery
Skating towards the Hopkinton net, sophomore Lexi Roman cuts to the outside area of the ice to take advantage of a mistimed Hopkinton line change.
Girls hockey drops close game to Hopkinton
Sophomore Josh Grossman brings the ball up the court after getting a defensive rebound for the Warriors. This is Grossman's first year on varsity.
Boys basketball falls to Bedford
As a Westford player defends, freshman Campbell Powers looks for a way to dodge them. The girls varsity basketball head coach Steven Marks runs an Instagram account "waylandgbball," where he announces the upcoming games, final scores and player of the game. The "player of the game" against Westford was sophomore Patara Tezduyar.
Girls basketball misses the shot against Westford Academy
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
Some Wayland players on the bench stand side by side during the last moments of the game.
Boys basketball falls short to Weston during its first home game of the season
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 105: Midterm dates and winter sports In full swing
Weekly Breakdown Episode 105: Midterm dates and winter sports In full swing
Weekly Breakdown Episode 104: Super Wednesday and Wayland town library closed
Weekly Breakdown Episode 104: Super Wednesday and Wayland town library closed
Starbucks holiday menu review
Starbucks holiday menu review
Weekly Breakdown Episode 103: Christmas tree fundraiser and final classes before December break
Weekly Breakdown Episode 103: Christmas tree fundraiser and final classes before December break
Picky Eater Picks: Giacomo's Wayland
Picky Eater Picks: Giacomo’s Wayland
Weekly Breakdown Episode 105: Midterm dates and winter sports In full swing
Weekly Breakdown Episode 105: Midterm dates and winter sports In full swing
Weekly Breakdown Episode 104: Super Wednesday and Wayland town library closed
Weekly Breakdown Episode 104: Super Wednesday and Wayland town library closed
Weekly Breakdown Episode 103: Christmas tree fundraiser and final classes before December break
Weekly Breakdown Episode 103: Christmas tree fundraiser and final classes before December break
Weekly Breakdown Episode 102: Holiday market and first games of the winter sport season
Weekly Breakdown Episode 102: Holiday market and first games of the winter sport season
Weekly Breakdown Episode 101: Class of 2026 fundraiser and start of winter sports season
Weekly Breakdown Episode 101: Class of 2026 fundraiser and start of winter sports season
Picky Eater Picks: Giacomo's Wayland
Picky Eater Picks: Giacomo’s Wayland
The Picky Eater Picks: Wayland Variety and Deli
The Picky Eater Picks: Wayland Variety and Deli
Picky Eaters Pick: Cava
Picky Eaters Pick: Cava
The Picky Eater Picks: Heirloom
The Picky Eater Picks: Heirloom
The Picky Eater Picks: Dairy Joy
The Picky Eater Picks: Dairy Joy
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Pictured above is Lina Baranovsky and her grandmother.

Opinion: You need roots to grow

Lina Baranovsky
June 12, 2016

Poetry Slam 2016

Natalie Hsu, Abby McCarthy, and Lina Baranovsky
May 17, 2016
Above is a wordle of all the topics people are covering for their senior independent projects. “The senior project provides a structure in which such students can find a mentor and design and take on their own independent work, allowing them to learn new skills and take their goals to the next level," Barbara Shellito said.

Seniors take on a wide variety of fourth quarter independent projects

Lina Baranovsky
May 16, 2016
Pictured above are the English bathrooms. These bathrooms are going to become gender-inclusive in the near future. “This is just one more push towards making the world more accessible and inclusive,” Naomi Rosenthal, co-leader of The Alliance, said.

WHS to introduce gender-inclusive bathrooms

Lina Baranovsky and Lucy Hughes
March 31, 2016
Above is senior Joey Christakis. Christakis is a key player on the boys' hockey team.

Athlete of the Week: Joey Christakis

Lina Baranovsky
March 23, 2016
Wayland Sings 2016 (13 photos)

Wayland Sings 2016 (13 photos)

Lina Baranovsky
February 22, 2016

WW ’16: Jake Jolliffe and students perform

Elena Erdekian and Lina Baranovsky
February 8, 2016
WW '16: Jason Mai self-defense seminar (21 photos)

WW ’16: Jason Mai self-defense seminar (21 photos)

Meg Trogolo and Lina Baranovsky
February 6, 2016
WW '16: Zumba (18 photos)

WW ’16: Zumba (18 photos)

Meg Trogolo and Lina Baranovsky
February 3, 2016
WHS students share their opinions on hypnosis.

Students and faculty share opinions on the Winter Week schedule changes

Angela Park and Lina Baranovsky
February 1, 2016
Freshman midterm survival guide

Freshman midterm survival guide

Elena Erdekian and Lina Baranovsky
January 21, 2016
Above is Lindsay Gardel (bottom right) with a few children she used to work with. Gardel, an alumna of WHS, discusses her work in the Peace Corps in Benin, Africa. “You learn a lot about different cultures and the way that people live when they have a different socio-economic status,” Gardel said.

WHS alumna Lindsay Gardel discusses her work in the Peace Corps

Lina Baranovsky
January 21, 2016
WHS students share their opinions on hypnosis.

Students share December break plans

Lina Baranovsky
December 18, 2015
Above is senior Lori Cliff (far left swimmer) competing in a swim meet. Cliff is a key swimmer for the Wayland High School Swim and Dive team. "I appreciate the hard work, and I enjoy putting in the work and hanging out with my friends," Cliff said.

Athlete of the Week: Lori Cliff

Lina Baranovsky
December 2, 2015
Shown above are people waiting outside a Target on Black Friday. WHS students share their experiences working and shopping on Black Friday in the Natick Mall. "If you have any people in mind you have to buy gifts for, it’s a good time to take advantage of those sales too,” senior Lizy Flagg said.

Students share their experiences working and shopping on Black Friday

Aimee LaRochelle and Lina Baranovsky
November 24, 2015
Pictured above is sophomore Maya Golod’s YouTube channel. Golod is a YouTuber. “It makes me feel happy that people actually want to watch my videos,” Golod said.

Maya Golod: I always used to watch YouTube videos and want to make some of my own

Lina Baranovsky
November 9, 2015
Pictured above is a poster for Misha Arakcheev's Startup & Entrepreneurship Club. Arakcheev's club is one of the three business clubs at WHS. "I started it because I realized that I have some very good ideas and I can make money out of it," he said.

Two new business clubs formed despite pre-existing investment club

Lina Baranovsky
November 9, 2015
Pictured above is the Class of 2014 celebrating the 2013 Spirit Day. The set up of Spirit Day has changed this year. “It’s going to be a lot of fun,” Student Council president Anirudh Nagesha said. “Everyone should come and then support the senior girls in the Powderpuff game later. It’ll just be a blast.”

Student Council makes changes to Spirit Day

Lina Baranovsky
November 6, 2015
Seniors celebrate annual progressive dinner (28 photos)

Seniors celebrate annual progressive dinner (28 photos)

Lina Baranovsky
October 18, 2015
Olivia Waldron, Lucy Hughes, and Naomi Lathan share their three different approaches to studying for the SAT.

PSAT to be held during school, students and faculty enraged

Lina Baranovsky and Masha Yakhkind
October 10, 2015
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