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On Sunday, March 29, protesters gathered near the Natick Mall in protest of Elon Musk and the Trump administration. The protest was part of the global #TeslaTakeDown movement.
Protesters gather near Natick Mall as part of global #TeslaTakeDown
News Brief: Town election results
News Brief: Town election results
ICYMI: March 24 - Student Council elections, the Class of 2028 break the freshman fundraising record and the Senior Show
ICYMI: March 24 – Student Council elections, the Class of 2028 break the freshman fundraising record and the Senior Show
News Brief: Student Council officer and representative election results
News Brief: Student Council officer and representative election results
Class of 2028 executive board poses for a photo for the yearbook. The Class of 2028 recently broke the freshman fundraising record by making around $15,000 so far.
Class of 2028 breaks freshman fundraising record
BDBN: Amid ICE arrests, families are concerned about sending children into school
BDBN: Amid ICE arrests, families are concerned about sending children into school
Breaking Down Breaking News: Honoring the ice skaters of Flight 5342
Breaking Down Breaking News: Honoring the ice skaters of Flight 5342
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
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
News Brief: Town election results
News Brief: Town election results
News Brief: Student Council officer and representative election results
News Brief: Student Council officer and representative election results
Course selection process begins at WHS
Course selection process begins at WHS
A backstage look into the creation of the Class of 2025’s Senior Show, and the connections it’s formed. “We’ve definitely gotten closer with the people in our groups,” Alongi said. “It's just really fun to rehearse with everyone.”
Class of 2025 sets the stage for the Senior Show
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
With about half of surveyed students visiting Starbucks at least once a week, it’s clear that Wayland is caught in the $7 drink chokehold, but what makes these drinks so desirable? Is the taste alone enough to justify prices over three times the average? Or are there other factors that might influence the drink’s draw?
Is that first sip feeling worth it?
The Neuro Networks Club selling baked goods earlier this month. The club was raising money for the Epilepsy Foundation and managed to earn $100.
Neuro Networks works the brain
SAD is a type of depression that changes along with the seasons. It usually starts during the fall and persists during the winter. During the spring, it seems to "cure," however the depression comes back following fall season.
As spring arrives, the sadness fades away
While there is a relatively small number of people diagnosed, rare diseases are the center of a web of connections that bring a variety of unique communities together. Research and medical advancements could not be possible without collaboration and communication between these groups, emphasizing the role of supporting one another when solving so-called impossible cases. “Rare patient communities are educated and powerful forces that hold us accountable to deliver those meaningful outcomes that matter most today,” Sarepta Therapeutics Executive Medical Director Stefanie Mason said.
Boston Globe’s Rare Disease Summit emphasizes the importance of community with the treatment of rare diseases
WHS sophomore Sazie Wrentmore competed in the 4x400 meter relay at MIAA Divisional Indoor Track and Field State Championship. She finished off the race as the anchor of the four person team.
Sprinting to success: Sazie Wrentmore’s track career
The Neuro Networks Club selling baked goods earlier this month. The club was raising money for the Epilepsy Foundation and managed to earn $100.
Neuro Networks works the brain
WHS sophomore Sazie Wrentmore competed in the 4x400 meter relay at MIAA Divisional Indoor Track and Field State Championship. She finished off the race as the anchor of the four person team.
Sprinting to success: Sazie Wrentmore’s track career
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
WSPN's Alex Evangelista and Ben Jackson predict the NBA award winners.
NBA award winners forecast
As spring sports pick up, so does the demand for facility use and time. This spring the sailing team will relocate to the Wayland side of the Cohituate Lake, where the crew team also practices.
Wayland Town Beach becomes the practice spot for sailing and crew
The 2025 NFL draft will commence on Thursday, April 24 to Saturday, April 26.
NFL Draft prediction 2025
The swim and dive team had a successful run this last season, with the boys swim and dive team securing a state championship.
Swim and dive ends in splashing success
WHS sophomore Sazie Wrentmore competed in the 4x400 meter relay at MIAA Divisional Indoor Track and Field State Championship. She finished off the race as the anchor of the four person team.
Sprinting to success: Sazie Wrentmore’s track career
Head Coach Philip George talks to the team during a timeout. George is an English teacher at WHS.
Boys volleyball rallies against Lexington
During a timeout, the players that were on the field during the play stand in a group, going over strategy.
Getting ready for spring: Girls lacrosse plays Wellesley in a preseason scrimmage
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
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 Alex Evangelista and Ben Jackson predict the NBA award winners.
NBA award winners forecast
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
The 2025 NFL draft will commence on Thursday, April 24 to Saturday, April 26.
NFL Draft prediction 2025
WSPN's Alex Evangelista reflects on the impact of misinformation in politics.
Opinion: Stop the spin, political lies are hijacking our democracy
WSPN's Olivia Green discusses the impact of Trump's decision to stop minting pennies.
Trump can’t fix the penny problem
Join WSPN’s Vanessa Taxiarchis and Jillian Mele as they interview March’s Fashionistas of the Month: seniors Leroyal Hairston and Joel Cabral.
Fashionistas of the Month: Leroyal Hairston and Joel Cabral
Join WSPN reporters Nina Gandhi as she talks with this month’s artist of the month: Samantha Taurisano.
Artist of the Month: Samantha Taurisano
In the past, fashion trends always followed a consistent pattern, but with the increasing influence of social media, the fashion industry is losing its structure and falling into a chaos of styles.
The collapse of the fashion cycle
WSPN's Molly Bergeron talked to juniors at WHS about their stressful experiences finding their prom dresses.
From fittings to frustration: The stressful reality of prom dress shopping
Join WSPN's Karis Tam as she discusses Blackpink, a Korean pop girl group.
Blackpink: A number one group turned soloists
WSPN's Molly Bergeron talked to juniors at WHS about their stressful experiences finding their prom dresses.
From fittings to frustration: The stressful reality of prom dress shopping
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
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
Head Coach Philip George talks to the team during a timeout. George is an English teacher at WHS.
Boys volleyball rallies against Lexington
During a timeout, the players that were on the field during the play stand in a group, going over strategy.
Getting ready for spring: Girls lacrosse plays Wellesley in a preseason scrimmage
The Class of 2025 rushes the stage at the end of senior show. "[Senior show] was super fun, and it was a great way for all of us to come together for the start of senior spring," senior Amelia Lang said.
Class of 2025 entertains the Wayland community with its Senior Show
Volunteer Rick Conards copies facts from artifacts for them to upload into a database meant for archaeological research. Conards is a volunteer in the archaeology department.
Wayland Archaeology Research Group digs into the past
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
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
Graham Henrich: Ready to begin his journey as a cadet at West Point
Graham Henrich: Ready to begin his journey as a cadet at West Point
Weekly Breakdown Episode 115: Ending of third quarter and new student council members
Weekly Breakdown Episode 115: Ending of third quarter and new student council members
Weekly Breakdown Episode 114: MCAS testing and the first games of spring sports
Weekly Breakdown Episode 114: MCAS testing and the first games of spring sports
Predicting the madness: Who will dribble into the final four?
Predicting the madness: Who will dribble into the final four?
Weekly Breakdown Episode 113: Senior show performance and spring sports starting
Weekly Breakdown Episode 113: Senior show performance and spring sports starting
Weekly Breakdown Episode 115: Ending of third quarter and new student council members
Weekly Breakdown Episode 115: Ending of third quarter and new student council members
Weekly Breakdown Episode 114: MCAS testing and the first games of spring sports
Weekly Breakdown Episode 114: MCAS testing and the first games of spring sports
Weekly Breakdown Episode 113: Senior show performance and spring sports starting
Weekly Breakdown Episode 113: Senior show performance and spring sports starting
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
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Pictured above is freshman James Waldron wearing his sweatshirt designed by Long.

[Photo] Freshman Michael Long designs and sells alternative class sweatshirts

Kevin Wang
December 9, 2017
WSPN's reporters and editors have come together to share their studying techniques and experiences with the SAT, ACT, and the biology, chemistry, and US history SAT II.

Guides to the SAT, ACT, and SAT II

Matt Karle, Naomi Lathan, Olivia Waldron, Lucy Hughes, Isabel Gitten, Janani Gandhi, and Nandita Subbiah
June 1, 2017
Olivia Waldron, Lucy Hughes, and Naomi Lathan share their three different approaches to studying for the SAT.

3 ways to study for the SAT

Naomi Lathan, Olivia Waldron, and Lucy Hughes
May 22, 2017
The girls' varsity lacrosse team has won 13 of its first 15 games of the season. “I’m so happy to be a part of this team this year with such great teammates and coaches. It will definitely be a season to remember,” Stoller said.

Girls’ lacrosse team starts season 13-2

Eden Vanslette and Olivia Waldron
May 16, 2017
Juniors Marjorie Ladas and Shaelee Commettant were selected to attend the Massachusetts Art Educator Association All State. “What I look forward most at this program is working as a team. As an athlete, working with a team had become something that I really enjoy doing. Watching your teammates grow and achieve is one of the most rewarding parts of being on a team,” Comettant said.

WHS juniors to participate in MAEA Art-All State

Olivia Waldron and Jackie Stoller
May 8, 2017
Junior Ella Johnson sees singing as an important aspect of her life. “Music is also really good for getting excited before a sports game or waking up in the morning. Singing continually helps me learn to put myself out there and be confident,” Johnson said.

Artist of the Week: Ella Johnson

Jackie Stoller and Olivia Waldron
March 2, 2017

WW Talent Show 2017 from WSPN TV on Vimeo.

WW ’17: Talent show

Conor Keating and Olivia Waldron
February 13, 2017

WW A Capella from WSPN TV on Vimeo.

WW ’17: A cappella groups perform

Abby Stoller, Olivia Waldron, and Eden Vanslette
February 10, 2017
Pictured above is junior Geoffrey Wang performing Chinese yo-yo. Wang began learning yo-yo at a summer camp at the age of nine. "Despite the frustrations, it lets me get away from everything else in life," Wang said.

[Photo] Geoffrey Wang: It’s hard to get better if you don’t practice

Nathan Zhao
February 14, 2017
WHS students will be attending the Women's March in Boston this Saturday.

WHS students to attend Boston Women’s March for America this Saturday

Aimee LaRochelle and Olivia Waldron
January 21, 2017
Above, marchers protest reality TV star Donald Trump's election in Washington, D.C. on November 12, 2016. WSPN takes a look at WHS students and teachers' positions on Trump's presidency.

WHS community reflects on presidential transition

Janani Gandhi, Isabel Gitten, Aimee LaRochelle, and Olivia Waldron
January 19, 2017
Updated: Mid-Year Exam Schedule 2017

Updated: Mid-Year Exam Schedule 2017

Nathan Zhao and Olivia Waldron
January 17, 2017
Sophomore Meghan Walsh is working on a project for her Innovation Realization class. Students in the class are working on inventions that will be showcased this Friday in B226. “The coolest part really is that when you’re done with the class you can look back and see the business you helped start or the new product you invented,” senior Evan Chinman said.

Winter Innovation Expo to be held Friday in Makerspace

Anika Das and Olivia Waldron
January 12, 2017
Pictured above are weights from the weight room. The wellness department at WHS has decided to stop implementing "Girls Only" hours for the weight room.

Wellness department discontinues “girls only” weight room hours

Olivia Waldron and Andrew D’Amico
January 10, 2017
Above is a compost bucket in the Commons. WHS' Green Team recently introduced these stations to lunches. "“It’s something everyone can do so easily, and we can help our environment at the same time. What else can you ask for?” said senior Callie Junkin.

WHS green team introduces composting in Commons

Anika Das, Olivia Waldron, and Abby Stoller
December 16, 2016
The University of Chicago is known for their unconventional essay prompts. WSPN reporters asked unsuspecting WHS students UChicago's questions with no explanation and received some humorous responses.

Students respond to the University of Chicago’s essay questions

Conor Keating and Olivia Waldron
December 4, 2016
Seniors host Weston in annual powder puff game (35 photos)

Seniors host Weston in annual powder puff game (35 photos)

Isabel Gitten, Hannah Rice, and Olivia Waldron
November 25, 2016
Wayland defeats Weston in the annual Thanksgiving Day football game (94 photos)

Wayland defeats Weston in the annual Thanksgiving Day football game (94 photos)

Isabel Gitten, Olivia Waldron, and Audrey Camacho
November 24, 2016
Pictured above are two students walking down the orange carpet at pre-prom. WSPN interviewed Instagram user @waylandpromposals to learn more about why they created their account.

WHS administration proposes new prom rules

Olivia Waldron, Anika Das, and Joyce Wu
November 22, 2016
Members of the WSPN staff let freshmen know what they should and shouldn't do in high school

Opinion: 10 things freshmen should avoid

Andrew D’Amico, Eden Vanslette, and Olivia Waldron
November 13, 2016
Massachusetts voters are voting on a crucial charter school ballot question on Tuesday. “I feel like we need to be focused on improving our baseline school systems rather than focus on providing alternatives from which we are sending kids away from,” junior Jeffrey Prince said.

Massachusetts voters prepare to vote on the expansion of charter schools

Olivia Waldron
November 8, 2016
Pictured above are weights from the weight room. The wellness department at WHS has decided to stop implementing "Girls Only" hours for the weight room.

“Girls Only” weight room hours instituted at WHS

Olivia Waldron and Andrew D’Amico
September 30, 2016
Art teacher Janet Armentano retiring

Art teacher Janet Armentano retiring

Olivia Waldron and Jackie Stoller
June 20, 2016

2016 Summer Fashion Preview

Aimee LaRochelle, Olivia Waldron, and Masha Yakhkind
June 20, 2016
Above is the certificate that Julia Broomer was awarded. She was given the certificate for winning 1st place in the Freedom Prize Essay contest. “The Freedom Prize paper is unique in that it gives students the opportunity to express their own opinions on important historical and current issues,” Broomer said.

Sophomore Julia Broomer wins Freedom Prize Essay Contest

Olivia Waldron and Brian Cohen
June 16, 2016
Above is a photo of Paris, France. Students and teachers from WHS visited France in April. “I used [French] a lot. At home, I only spoke French with my family, and even when I was with the other Wayland kids, we still spoke French for the most part,” Zack Dresens said.

The France trip, students and teachers explore French culture

Olivia Waldron and Nathan Zhao
May 13, 2016
Above are Jackie (left) and Abby (right) Stoller playing lacrosse. The Stollers have both verbally committed to colleges to play lacrosse. “Being so close in age, we always challenged each other to be better,” Jackie said.

Abby and Jackie Stoller discuss their lacrosse experiences

Isabel Gitten and Olivia Waldron
April 15, 2016
How will WHS students vote in the upcoming elections?

How will WHS students vote in the upcoming elections?

Olivia Waldron, Jackie Stoller, and Isabel Gitten
March 16, 2016
Above is Nelson DeWitt, who spoke to WHS students during Winter Week. DeWitt shared his experience of discovering that he was one of the missing children taken from his family in El Salvador during the Salvadoran Civil War. "It’s important to put ourselves in other people’s shoes, but it is often very hard to do so,” DeWitt said.

WW ’16: Nelson DeWitt shares the story of reconnecting with his birth family

Aimee Larochelle, Abby Stoller, and Olivia Waldron
February 10, 2016
Pictured above is freshman Kate Maietta skating. She has been ice skating since the age of two and is now an accomplished skater. “Nothing I do in skating is like anything in any other sport," Maietta said.

Kate Maietta: You have to learn to move and use muscles in a way you’ve never had to before

Olivia Waldron
February 9, 2016

WW ’16: School-wide viewing of “Selma” kicks off Winter Week

Olivia Waldron, Naomi Lathan, and Aimee LaRochelle
February 3, 2016
WSPN's Jackie Stoller and Jay Abdella offer their best tips and tricks on how to ace your midterm exams this week.

Opinion: Midterms do not test students’ knowledge

Olivia Waldron and Abby Stoller
January 22, 2016
Pictured above is senior Jason Mai performing a martial arts demonstration during a past Winter Week. This year, Winter Week's schedule has been changed. “Hopefully every kid gets to go to five activities, which is more than most kids go to normally,” Student Council President Ani Nagesha said.

Winter Week undergoes schedule change

Olivia Waldron and Lucy Hughes
January 15, 2016
Winter break to start later than previous years

Winter break to start later than previous years

Olivia Waldron and Lucy Hughes
December 17, 2015
Pictured above is the Wayland girls' field hockey team. They had their best season in years in 2015, winning the DCL.

Wayland girls’ field hockey team finishes with best record in years

Olivia Waldron and Abby Stoller
December 4, 2015
Wandering Backpack asks what you would bring if you had 10 minutes to pack a bag with your most treasured items, knowing you wouldn’t be back for years.

Wandering Backpack: David Schmirer

Olivia Waldron and Lucy Hughes
December 4, 2015
Above is sophomore Masha Yakhkind. She has competed in both national and international ballroom dancing competitions. "I love the atmosphere of the competitions. It’s just so many people, and everybody there just really loves dance," Yakhkind said.

Masha Yakhkind: It’s just so many people, and everybody there just really loves dance

Olivia Waldron
November 17, 2015
Meet Wayland-Weston Crew's new program director

Meet Wayland-Weston Crew’s new program director

Janani Gandhi and Olivia Waldron
October 23, 2015
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