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ICYMI: May 19 - Raising Cane's opening, junior prom and WSPN's fashion magazine
ICYMI: May 19 – Raising Cane’s opening, junior prom and WSPN’s fashion magazine
Happy Hollow students advocate for climate action in June 2019. Around this time, the idea to introduce solar panels to the elementary schools was brought to the Wayland Town Council’s attention. “In the past, the town hasdused Ameresco solar panels for the Wayland Middle School and Wayland High School,” Happy Hollow students Ruth Flacke, Kiera Hines, Jared Kerrigan and William Bargoot said in the Happy Hollow Petition letter for solar panels to the Wayland Town Council on June 24, 2019. "Now we think it’s our turn. We love our school and we love our earth, we want to protect it.”
Wayland leads by example towards a greener future
On Tuesday, May 20, the popular food chain Raising Cane’s opened its doors to the public at their new Framingham location. Eager customers, including Framingham residents, people from neighboring towns and several WHS students, rushed to 253 Cochituate Road throughout the day to get their hands on some crispy chicken. “I think the community at large is very excited [and] a lot of the people that work here are directly from the community,” Leader of Recruiting, Fry Cook and Cashier at Raising Cane's, Julio Polanco said. “Lots of energy, lots of questions and lots of curiosity leading to [opening day].”
One dream, one love: Raising Cane’s opens new location in Framingham
ICYMI: May 12 - Senior year activities, Dan Ottenheimer and varsity outdoor track and field
ICYMI: May 12 – Senior year activities, Dan Ottenheimer and varsity outdoor track and field
With graduation just a few weeks away, Wayland seniors are ready to share where they are going to college and why. Via WSPN survey data and the Class of 2025's Instagram, one can now view where seniors will attend school next year, and how they made that decision.
The futures of the Class of 2025
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: WHS hosts W Day lacrosse event
News Brief: WHS hosts W Day lacrosse event
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
Fresh Cuts, the student-run landscaping business founded by freshman Maxwell Tharpe, is a locally focused group that does lawn care for homes across Wayland.
FRESH CUTS: “The Best and Nothing Less”
In response to hateful events in Wayland, WHS staff and administration do their best to involve the community in counter-efforts. From making METCO students feel welcome to fighting antisemitism, see how Wayland fights hate.
How Wayland fights hate
Dan Ottenheimer walks the students through the story of his family's journey throughout Germany. Ottenheimer has visited to Wayland High every year to teach 9th and 11th graders about his families experience during the holocaust.
Born after, speaking before: Dan Ottenheimer tells his father’s Holocaust survival story to WHS
With graduation just a few weeks away, Wayland seniors are ready to share where they are going to college and why. Via WSPN survey data and the Class of 2025's Instagram, one can now view where seniors will attend school next year, and how they made that decision.
The futures of the Class of 2025
Open Table sits at its location in Maynard, Massachusetts. This organization was founded by a local MA resident, now operating for 36 years.
Open Table: Promoting health and humility, ending hunger
Fresh Cuts, the student-run landscaping business founded by freshman Maxwell Tharpe, is a locally focused group that does lawn care for homes across Wayland.
FRESH CUTS: “The Best and Nothing Less”
Wisdom for Wisdom is a student run non-profit organization that offers technological support to elders. Started by Wayland High School juniors Ryan Chase and Kalena Imura, the organization relies on local high school volunteers to make an impact in senior citizen communities. “Service is enjoyable to me when I know that I'm making a difference, and I truly believe Wisdom for Wisdom does,” Imura said.
Local students click into connection by bridging the generational gap
Senior Tristen Chow committed to the Culinary Institute of America (CIA) after learning to cook when she was seven. Chow had to make the tough decision of choosing between the CIA or her dream school: California Polytechnic State University.
Tristen Chow: Choosing passion over prestige in college decisions
From left to right: Mike Bloom, Ryan Herlihy, Joshua Goodman, Matt Bloom and Jake Mitchell pose for a photo after a show. Goodman, a WHS teaching assistant, is one of five members of the band 'Gold Rush.'
Joshua Goodman takes the stage with Gold Rush
Wayland resident and senior Isabella Camacho recently joined the girls varsity tennis team. Camacho is enrolled in an online high school and played tennis for a private club prior to joining the WHS team. Next year, she will play tennis at Wesleyan University.
Isabella Camacho aces her way to tennis stardom
WSPN's Cesar Campos-Belussi and Owen Harrington outline the playoff schedule for WHS spring sports.
Spring sports playoff schedule
The boys varsity volleyball team has a record of 12-5 going into their final three regular season games. "Things are going in the right direction," head coach Philip George said.
Boys volleyball update: Team looks to continue a successful season into the playoffs
Freshman and New England Futbol Club (NEFC) soccer player Heather Maddocks kicks the ball down a turf field. New Englands Premier Soccer Club is one of many club sports teams. Club sports teams can benefit athletes greatly. However, some are very costly to families.
The cost of club sports, affecting athletes both financially and emotionally
At this years "W Day," young lacrosse players gather around to meet professional lacrosse players who visited the fields on Sunday, May 4.
The Wayland youth lacrosse community comes together for “W-Day”
The class of 2025 is sending 24 student-athletes to compete at universities and colleges throughout the country.
Class of 2025 committed student-athletes
Swinging her arms, senior captain Jillian Mele shoots the ball into the goal. Mele scored six goals during the game.
Girls lacrosse celebrates senior night with a win
Running the 800 meter race, freshman Junyi Frenzel leads a pack of runners. Frenzel got a PR with a 2:42.4, earning 13th place out of 19 runners. "I look forward to hopefully breaking 2:40 in the 800," Frenzel said.
The track teams runs another loss
At this years "W Day," young lacrosse players gather around to meet professional lacrosse players who visited the fields on Sunday, May 4.
The Wayland youth lacrosse community comes together for “W-Day”
Troy Hoyt finishes the Boston Marathon, running for the Hoyt Foundation. T. Hoyt is the son of Hoyt Foundation CEO Russ Hoyt. “[Running a marathon] might seem like a big thing, when it’s presented to you at first, but if you break it up and just keep telling yourself, “Yes, you can,” you can start chipping away at it. And before you know it, you’ll be running the whole 26 miles, and you won’t even think twice about it.” T. Hoyt said.
Beyond the finish line: How the Boston Marathon transforms lives
As he rows, Weston junior Andrew Cui focuses on his technique. The crew team has two competition seasons: fall and spring. "I really like crew just because I feel like it is very much a team sport," Weston sophomore Jenna Cutter said. "Especially when you're rowing because you have to be so in sync with the rest of the boat which I think creates a really tight knit team and Wayland-Weston is just a really nice community between the coaches, rowers and coxswains."
Wayland-Weston crew team glides into spring season
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 Melina Barris reflects on her time spent as a senior in high school.
The bittersweet feeling of senior year
WSPN’s Kate Goodman reflects on the importance of Holocaust education within schools.
Teaching history, shaping the future: The role of holocaust education
WSPN's Editorial Board discusses their thoughts on the recent actions of the current presidential administration and the future of the first amendment.
Editorial: We fear for the future of the first amendment
WSPN's Olivia Green and Emily Wyner reflect on the Trump Administration's abuses of power.
Opinion: 2025? More like “1984”
WSPN's Annabelle Hage and Sadie Alongi reflect on the limitations of homework, and whether too much can be harmful for students.
Beyond the limit: When homework goes from helpful to harmful
Join WSPN's Edge Wheeler as he interviews May's Fashionista of the Month: Colin Moleux.
Fashionista of the Month: Colin Moleux
Join WSPN's Kyle Zhang as he talks with this month's artist, Sophie Chen.
Artist of the month: Sophie Chen
WSPN's Mischa Lee and Elyssa Grillo layout the best ways to find your style, while also providing some outfit inspiration.
WSPN Fashion Magazine: Spring edition
WSPN’s Melina Barris and Annabel Orcutt review Met Gala looks and share their opinions.
2025 Met Gala review
Seniors run into the field house on their first day of high school to the song “Welcome To The Jungle” by Guns N’ Roses.
The final stretch: Seniors countdown to goodbye
WSPN's Mischa Lee and Elyssa Grillo layout the best ways to find your style, while also providing some outfit inspiration.
WSPN Fashion Magazine: Spring edition
WSPN’s Melina Barris and Annabel Orcutt review Met Gala looks and share their opinions.
2025 Met Gala review
WSPN's Emma Zocco highlights her favorite local thrift shops as a better, sustainable alternative to fast-fashion.
Sustainable style: A guide to the best thrift shops
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
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 Karis Tam as she reviews Grande's extended album, "eternal sunshine deluxe: brighter days ahead."
“eternal sunshine deluxe: brighter days ahead” shines a light into Ariana Grande’s life
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
Senior directors Elyssa Grillo and Anna Varney stand together and bow after the end of the show.
Window Dance Ensemble performs for the final time this year
On Tuesday, May 20, the popular food chain Raising Cane’s opened its doors to the public at their new Framingham location. Eager customers, including Framingham residents, people from neighboring towns and several WHS students, rushed to 253 Cochituate Road throughout the day to get their hands on some crispy chicken. “I think the community at large is very excited [and] a lot of the people that work here are directly from the community,” Leader of Recruiting, Fry Cook and Cashier at Raising Cane's, Julio Polanco said. “Lots of energy, lots of questions and lots of curiosity leading to [opening day].”
One dream, one love: Raising Cane’s opens new location in Framingham
Swinging her arms, senior captain Jillian Mele shoots the ball into the goal. Mele scored six goals during the game.
Girls lacrosse celebrates senior night with a win
Prom attendees form a circle around history teacher Timothy Glavin.
Class of 2026 dances into new memories at junior prom
Running the 800 meter race, freshman Junyi Frenzel leads a pack of runners. Frenzel got a PR with a 2:42.4, earning 13th place out of 19 runners. "I look forward to hopefully breaking 2:40 in the 800," Frenzel said.
The track teams runs another loss
A capella harmonizes during Winter Week
A capella harmonizes during Winter Week
“I’ve never seen that before”: Hypnotist Peter Gross hypnotises WHS students
“I’ve never seen that before”: Hypnotist Peter Gross hypnotises WHS students
Starbucks holiday menu review
Starbucks holiday menu review
As the 2024 presidential election inches closer, WSPN’s Fiona Peltonen and Maddie Zajac share their thoughts on the importance of youth voting. While there are numerous reasons that youth voting has taken the backseat for many years, it is time that younger generations get more politically involved. “If you want to fix a problem, you've got to commit yourself to doing it,” Fay said. “And one easy way to do it is to vote.”
The importance of youth voting
Join WSPN's Emma Zocco and Mischa Lee as they take an inside look at the Wayland Depot
The Wayland Depot: Wayland’s hidden treasure
Picky Eaters Pick: Chick Fil-A vs. Raising Cane's
Picky Eaters Pick: Chick Fil-A vs. Raising Cane’s
Weekly Breakdown Episode 119: Final a cappella concert and Paws at the Park event
Weekly Breakdown Episode 119: Final a cappella concert and Paws at the Park event
Weekly Breakdown Episode 118: Spring break festivities and the Boston Marathon
Weekly Breakdown Episode 118: Spring break festivities and the Boston Marathon
Weekly Breakdown Episode 117: WayCam night at the movies and Easter celebrations
Weekly Breakdown Episode 117: WayCam night at the movies and Easter celebrations
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Weekly Breakdown Episode 118: Spring break festivities and the Boston Marathon
Weekly Breakdown Episode 118: Spring break festivities and the Boston Marathon
Weekly Breakdown Episode 117: WayCam night at the movies and Easter celebrations
Weekly Breakdown Episode 117: WayCam night at the movies and Easter celebrations
Weekly Breakdown Episode 116: New library delivery service and math team advances
Weekly Breakdown Episode 116: New library delivery service and math team advances
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
Picky Eaters Pick: Chick Fil-A vs. Raising Cane's
Picky Eaters Pick: Chick Fil-A vs. Raising Cane’s
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Join sophomores Hallie Luo and Talia Macchi in their review of Taylor Swift's latest album, "Red (Taylor's Version)."

[Photo] Album Review: “Red (Taylor’s Version)”

Talia Macchi and Hallie Luo
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Join broadcast editor, Deirdre Brown in a review of 5 Seconds of Summer's newest album, "5SOS5."

[Photo] Song Review: Taylor Swift’s “Mr. Perfectly Fine”

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March 9, 2021
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In this installment of Chat with Cat, managing editor Caterina Tomassini discusses the recent riots spreading through the nation due to George Floyd’s death.

[Photo] Chat with Cat: Not the right response

Caterina Tomassini
June 3, 2020
After an interview with college journalism professors, managing editor Caterina Tomassini explains why asking basic questions is essential to journalism

[Photo] Chat with Cat: Why admitting ignorance is the smartest thing you can do

Caterina Tomassini
June 10, 2020
In this installment of Chat with Cat, WSPN’s Caterina Tomassini reflects on the recent death of George Floyd, a black man from Minneapolis.

[Photo] Chat with Cat: An open letter to the officers who killed George Floyd

Caterina Tomassini
May 29, 2020
WSPN’s Alyssa Dickstein reviews songs written by artists while in quarantine. By writing and recording music from their homes these artists have been able to raise money to support COVID-19 recovery efforts such as Crew Nation and the First Responder Children's Foundation, and raise awareness for CNN’s Heroes campaign.

[Photo] Review: “Stuck With U” and “Level of Concern”

Alyssa Dickstein
May 20, 2020
With WHS approaching its eighth week of quarantine, students are beginning to feel more stressed, anxious and depressed. Reporters Taylor McGuire and Caterina Tomassini talk with fellow students to learn more about mental health and quarantine.

[Photo] Self-Isolation and Mental Health: COVID-19 furthers anxiety

Caterina Tomassini and Taylor McGuire
May 5, 2020

Teachers deliver ‘We Miss You’ video message

Julia Callini and Owen Smith
April 12, 2020
As the world goes on lockdown amidst COVID-19, a surprising trend has emerged: air pollution is decreasing. WSPN discusses the contributing factors in a new column about climate change.

[Photo] Air pollution decreases amid pandemic, saving lives

Joanna Barrow
April 7, 2020
Nine years after the first person was cured of HIV, the world finally has a second instance where a person was cured. Surprisingly, the treatment that ended up curing him was not meant to do so.

[Photo] News Brief: Second person cured of HIV in the world

Dante Coppola
April 12, 2020
In the latest installment of Chat with Cat, WSPN's Caterina Tomassini shines a light on Autism Awareness month.

[Photo] Chat with Cat: Bring back cursive

Caterina Tomassini
April 6, 2020
In the latest installment of Staff Reviews, WSPN's Andrew Boyer provides an in-depth dive into the latest release by Philly-based rapper Lil Uzi Vert, the highly-anticipated "Eternal Atake."

[Photo] Review: Lil Uzi Vert’s “Eternal Atake”

Andrew Boyer
April 9, 2020
In the latest installment of "Staff Reviews," WSPN's Brasen Chi offers a review of "Sonic the Hedgehog."

[Photo] Movie Review: Sonic the Hedgehog

Brasen Chi
April 28, 2020
"My Turn," Atlanta rapper Lil Baby's sophomore album, dropped on Feb. 28. WSPN's Andrew Boyer offers an in-depth, song-by-song review of the project.

[Photo] Album Review: Lil Baby’s “My Turn”

Andrew Boyer
March 23, 2020
Reporter Alyssa Dickstein shines light on this week's most cheerful news: football, pizza and dogs

[Photo] The Good News: restaurants, blue whales and Dr. Suess

Alyssa Dickstein
March 25, 2020
In the latest installment of Staff Reviews, WSPN's Alyssa Dickstein provides a review of Harry Styles' latest album, "Fine Line."

[Photo] Review: Harry Styles’ “Fine Line”

Alyssa Dickstein
February 6, 2020
Half hour hook

[Photo] Half Hour Hook: Pilot

Sam White and Andrew Boyer
December 28, 2019
Coldplay's lead singer Chris Martin performs onstage with his bandmates. WSPN's Alyssa Dickstein offers a review on the band's latest album, "Everyday Life."

[Photo] Song Review: “Don’t Start Now” by Dua Lipa

Alyssa Dickstein
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[Photo] College Sports Junkies Episode 1: College Football Conference Championships

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In the latest installment of "Chat with Cat," editor Caterina Tomassini discusses a tragic occurrence and the importance of appreciating the unsung heroes of our society.

[Photo] Chat with Cat: Thank You

Caterina Tomassini
November 18, 2019
In the latest installment of "Chat with Cat," editor Caterina Tomassini explores social deficiencies and their implications for current and upcoming generations.

[Photo] Chat with Cat: Silence

Caterina Tomassini
November 13, 2019
Max Brande gives his take on prospective Heisman Trophy winners.

[Photo] Warrior Weekly: Heisman Hopefuls

Max Brande
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