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On Wednesday, Sept. 10, a school shooting took place at Evergreen High School in Colorado, where two students were injured. The suspect fatally shot himself following the attack.
Breaking News: Suspect dead after injuring two high school students at Evergreen High School
On Wednesday, Sept. 10, a school shooting took place at Evergreen High School in Colorado, where two students were injured. The suspect fatally shot himself following the attack.
Breaking News: Charlie Kirk shot and killed at Utah Valley University
The 2025 summer was filled with new trends and events. Ranging from The Summer I Turned Pretty to the signing of the 'Big Beautiful' bill, these pivotal moments not only resulted in conversation, but shifted American culture.
What’s in the news during the summer of 2025
Class of 2026 storms into senior year
Class of 2026 storms into senior year
Over the summer WSPN traveled all over the world. Take a look to see where they visited.
Postcards from WSPN
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
With summer around the corner, it's the ideal time for gardens to sprout around Wayland. Join WSPN's Katie Collett and Caroline Kiernan as they explore local gardens.
Local gardens blossom as spring comes to a close
The senior Class of 2025 reflects on this years game of Senior Assassin. Senior Assassin is a standing tradition at WHS and this year had a pool of 138 players and a remaining six winners
Targets acquired: The Class of 2025 takes on Senior Assassin
Senior captain Anna Yalli hits the ball over the net and scores a point for the team. Yalli has been on the team since her sophomore year.
Game recap: Girls Volleyball slams Belmont in home opener
With a Holliston opponent at his side, junior Mikey Johansson looks to achieve a third down. Johansson is this year's starting quarterback.
Game recap: Football takes a loss against Holliston
Senior captain Max Walsh fights with a Dearborn opponent for the ball, taking possession and dribbling it up the field.
Game recap: Boys soccer tackles the win from Dearborn
On Friday, Sept. 5, the varsity field hockey team beat Arlington Catholic 5-0. This was their first game of the season, with the win setting the tone for their upcoming season.
Game recap: Field hockey scoops the win from Arlington Catholic
There are seven WHS sports games this week. Lets take a look at where and when they are.
WHS Fall Game Schedule: Week of 9/8
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 Karis Tam, Abby Bergeron and Annabel Orcutt as they talk about what to wear for Wayland High School's 2025 Homecoming.
Need a last minute dress? Here’s a straight forward ‘groovy’ dress guide for Homecoming
Join WSPN's Natalie Greenaway and Annabel Orcutt as they talk about Sabrina Carpenters new album: "Man's Best Friend."
Sweet no more, Sabrina Carpenter bites back with Man’s Best Friend
The 2025 summer was filled with new trends and events. Ranging from The Summer I Turned Pretty to the signing of the 'Big Beautiful' bill, these pivotal moments not only resulted in conversation, but shifted American culture.
What’s in the news during the summer of 2025
On Tuesday, Aug. 26, Tate McRae came to TD Garden to perform one out of the three nights in the Boston leg of her Miss Possessive World Tour.
Concert Review: Miss Possessive Tour is a Tate McRae takeover
Join WSPN's Karis Tam as she rates the Bayao cafe located in Quincy, MA. Will this Hong Kong diner pass the test?
A taste of Hong Kong: Bayao Cafe
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New high school project breaks ground

New high school project breaks ground

Melanie Wang
June 22, 2010
T-Tones record album with competition prize (27 Photos)

T-Tones record album with competition prize (27 Photos)

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May 26, 2010
Election day brings ice cream for all (20 Photos)

Election day brings ice cream for all (20 Photos)

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May 26, 2010
Winter Week: Knitting (27 photos)

Winter Week: Knitting (27 photos)

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February 5, 2010
Winter Week: A Cappella Gallery (39 Photos)

Winter Week: A Cappella Gallery (39 Photos)

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February 4, 2010
WW crew proves its mettle on the Charles

WW crew proves its mettle on the Charles

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October 20, 2009
For crew, the wait is over

For crew, the wait is over

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October 2, 2009
Getting to know Mr. Klimasmith, interim VP

Getting to know Mr. Klimasmith, interim VP

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September 10, 2009

Crew team finds competitive fire at Saratoga Regatta

Melanie Wang
April 30, 2009
WSPN picks up the Pacemaker once again

WSPN picks up the Pacemaker once again

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April 26, 2009

Wayland-Weston crew team sweeps first race

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April 7, 2009

Field House lifts off, returns to mother planet

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April 1, 2009

Sophomores picket MCAS, bar administrators

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April 1, 2009

The death of The Boston Globe?

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March 16, 2009

Mock Trial triumphs over Beaver Country

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February 9, 2009

Questions rise from Boston fire truck crashes

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January 16, 2009

WHS Amnesty to hold a Write-a-thon event Thursday during lunches

Melanie Wang
December 10, 2008
What did we learn on the Field Day?

What did we learn on the Field Day?

Melanie Wang
December 3, 2008
Amnesty Coffeehouse stirs things up

Amnesty Coffeehouse stirs things up

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November 12, 2008

WSPN interviews 2012 e-board class officers

Melanie Wang
October 27, 2008
Crew team shines in the Head of the Charles Regatta

Crew team shines in the Head of the Charles Regatta

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October 22, 2008
Wayland-Weston crew season opener

Wayland-Weston crew season opener

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September 24, 2008
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