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President Biden outlines new goals for the federal Cancer Moonshot program in a speech made in Boston last Monday. This initiative is dedicated to decreasing cancer deaths by 50% over the next 25 years. “I’m setting a long-term goal for the Cancer Moonshot to rally America and ingenuity that we can engage, like we did to reach the moon, that actually cures cancers… once and for all,” President Biden said.
Shooting for the moon: Cancer Moonshot seeks to drastically reduce cancer death rate
The Class of 2025s semi-formal will be held on Oct. 29. Class of 2025 officers, executive board and teacher advisors have been in the process of planning since Oct. 2021. We have high expectations, especially since we have such a nice venue, Class of 2025 Secretary Armaan Chaudhry said. We should have good music, food, tablecloths and everything like that.
The Class of 2025’s semi-formal: The details
Waylands SADD club attends the SADD national convention in Florida this July. Members of SADD club had the opportunity to attend the convention and learn more about SADD materials.
SADD goes national
Join WSPN’s Aimee Smith as she interviews the new staff for the 2022-2023 school year at Wayland High School.
Meet Wayland High School’s new teachers
Weekly Breakdown Episode 58: Club Fair and Kicks for Cancer soccer game
Weekly Breakdown Episode 58: Club Fair and Kicks for Cancer soccer game
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Nadya Chase summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.
ICYMI: Week of September 12 – Wayland trivia, WHS clubs and student parking pass warning
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Nadya Chase summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.
ICYMI: Week of September 6 – fall sports preview, BeReal and top things to know about the school year
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Nadya Chase summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.
ICYMI: Week of September 1 – Wayland Starbucks closed, new science department head and WHS during the summer
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Nadya Chase summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.
ICYMI: Week of June 13 – Title IX, student budgeting and WHS cell phone usage
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Nadya Chase summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.
ICYMI: Week of June 6 – senior trips, Wayland-Westford race workshops and the return of finals
Weekly Breakdown Episode 58: Club Fair and Kicks for Cancer soccer game
Weekly Breakdown Episode 58: Club Fair and Kicks for Cancer soccer game
Weekly Breakdown Episode 57: Annual 5k walk at Dudley Pond and submitting senior photos
Weekly Breakdown Episode 57: Annual 5k walk at Dudley Pond and submitting senior photos
Weekly Breakdown Episode 56: Career day and MIAA tournaments
Weekly Breakdown Episode 56: Career day and MIAA tournaments
Weekly Breakdown Episode 55: Psych week and Memorial Day Parade
Weekly Breakdown Episode 55: Psych week and Memorial Day Parade
Weekly Breakdown Episode 54: Mask mandate and Wayland Music Festival
Weekly Breakdown Episode 54: Mask mandate and Wayland Music Festival
Students at the Wayland High School innovation camp build a prosthetic hand during their independent project portion of the day. My group and I decided to make an advanced version of a prosthetic hand, junior Clara Sin said. That was my favorite activity because making a hand that could actually function was both rewarding and cool to experience.
WHS innovation camp sparks creativity among students
Students gather in the Field House for the 2021 club fair. At the event, freshmen through seniors are given the opportunity to walk around and examine the various tables that each club presents.
A sneak peek of WHS’s most beloved clubs
Time to BeReal.
Time to BeReal.
Class of 2023 WayCo players lean against the fence at the Cochituate fields watching their teammates play. This summer marked the 15th season of WayCo softball. Even since I’ve joined, I’ve seen the spectator turnout and social media presence grow a ton, 2020 WHS graduate Jack Brown said.
WayCo returns for its 15th summer
Throughout the summer, many different camps and activities utilize the Wayland High School campus. Its amenities, including the Wayland Community Pool and sports fields, made it a popular and convenient location for the Wayland Recreation Department to host Summer Adventure and flag football camp while school wasn’t in session.
WHS: The school that never sleeps
WSPNs Bella Schreiber discusses all things Serena Williams after her decision to retire.
Opinion: Serena Williams is – and always will be – the G.O.A.T.
As the school year has come to start, fall sports are kicking off. Below is some information about every fall sport, the captains and the key players that were selected by coaches and fellow teammates.
Fall sports preview
WSPNs Bella Schreiber discusses double standards surrounding Brittney Griners imprisonment in Russia.
Opinion: Brittney Griner sheds light on the double standard within sports
The girls lacrosse players cheer on their teammates from the sidelines during the game. This season, many WHS sport teams have experienced success in the early stages of playoff season and are moving forward into the next rounds of the MIAA tournament.
WHS Playoff Preview
Wayland and Westford Academy collectively participated in race workshops during the week of May 11 due to a racist incident at a girls basketball game back in January. “We did not have a goal of solving the issue, but we hope some students will realize that taunting at games is not acceptable,” Athletic Director Heath Rollins said.
Wayland-Westford race workshops: Taking the next steps
Senior Anjali Patel prepares to shoot a free throw. The entire game was full of fouls, leading to many opportunities. In the end, Wayland lost 41-28 against Bedford.
Game Recap: Wayland girls basketball loses home opener
The girls varsity soccer starters huddle together prior to the opening kickoff. They would play a hard fought game against Lincoln-Sudbury, but would fall short of the win.
Game Recap: Girls varsity soccer can’t complete comeback, lose in penalty kicks to Lincoln-Sudbury
Game Recap: Wayland football destroyed by Lincoln-Sudbury in domestic violence awareness game
Game Recap: Wayland football destroyed by Lincoln-Sudbury in domestic violence awareness game
Wayland girls varsity soccer gathers together to discuss the game against Boston Latin. Wayland would lose a disappointing game 2-1, before recovering against Waltham in a 1-0 win.
Game Recap: Wayland girls soccer falls to Boston Latin at home
The Wayland Warriors celebrate together after an amazing performance on their senior night. Wayland defeated Westford Academy 2-1.
Game Recap: Boys varsity soccer wins on senior night against Westford Academy
Sophomore Elena Mente prepares before pole vaulting for the Wayland high school track team. My favorite thing to do is pole vault, Mente said. I love getting to meet all new people from it.
Athlete of the Month: Elena Mente
Senior Quinn Gleason (front) rows in a double boat. Gleason rows for the Wayland-Weston crew team, and has committed to row for Bates College in the Class of 2026. I’m always trying to improve and get faster, Gleason said. Now that I’m going to Bates College I want to make sure that when I get there the next fall that I’m in shape and ready to go.
Athlete of the Month: Quinn Gleason
Senior Lucas Pralle emerges from the water to take a breath during his 100 meter butterfly event at states. Pralle came in first place at states in his event. It feels amazing to be a part of a team that has performed as well as we have, Pralle said. Everyone puts in the work in practice and our coaches work tirelessly to train and guide us to be the best swimmers we can be.
Athlete of the Month: Lucas Pralle
Freshman Annie McQuilkin takes a foul shot at a girls varsity basketball game against Bedford. McQuilkin has been passionate about playing basketball since elementary school. I started playing basketball in third grade, right off the bat, I just loved the sport, McQuilkin said. I was always practicing all the time.
Athlete of the Month: Annie McQuilkin
Waye waits near her spot in the middle of the field after her team scores, taking advantage of the small break in running from offense to defense. “I would say I’m most grateful for the people that I’ve been able to meet, and the friendships I was able to build through this sport,” Waye said.
Athlete of the Month: Jun Waye
WSPNs Brenden ORourke discusses the NBA Conference finals and his predictions for the rest of the series.
Warrior Weekly: NBA Conference Finals
WSPNs Brenden ORourke discusses the NBA Conference finals and his predictions for the rest of the series.
Warrior Weekly: Downfall of the Red Sox
WSPNs Aditya Weling discusses professional leagues upcoming free agency period and goes into depth on certain NFL teams and what they are looking for as the start of the NFL season is just around the corner.
Warrior Weekly: NFL free agency
WSPNs Luke Caples highlights the three leaders in the NFL MVP race, with a couple familiar faces appearing.
Warrior Weekly: NFL MVP race
WSPNs Gabe Likerman discusses the three NFL teams who have the possibility of making a push into the NFL playoffs.
Warrior Weekly: NFL teams that can sneak into the playoffs
Players on both teams block each other. While this was happening, an Amesbury player ran with the football.
Football fumbles against Amesbury
Junior Luke Pythila rushes to get to the ball before his opponent, who falls in his attempt.
Boys soccer ties with Cambridge Rindge and Latin
Junior Jake Kennedy sprints with his opponent as he fumbles the ball near the end zone. Although Wayland lost with a score of 16-6, the team is hoping to make a comeback against Amesbury on Friday, Sept. 16, in Wayland.
Friday night football: Wayland defeated by Hopkinton
After each point, the Wayland girls varsity volleyball team gathers in the middle of the court to congratulate each other and talk about their strategy to successfully win the ball.
Girls volleyball falls to Lexington
Junior Andrew Medeiros leaps into the air alongside a Mansfield player. Both of them were trying to stop the ball with their bodies.
Boys soccer kicks off the season with a win
Players on both teams block each other. While this was happening, an Amesbury player ran with the football.
Football fumbles against Amesbury
Junior Luke Pythila rushes to get to the ball before his opponent, who falls in his attempt.
Boys soccer ties with Cambridge Rindge and Latin
Junior Jake Kennedy sprints with his opponent as he fumbles the ball near the end zone. Although Wayland lost with a score of 16-6, the team is hoping to make a comeback against Amesbury on Friday, Sept. 16, in Wayland.
Friday night football: Wayland defeated by Hopkinton
After each point, the Wayland girls varsity volleyball team gathers in the middle of the court to congratulate each other and talk about their strategy to successfully win the ball.
Girls volleyball falls to Lexington
Junior Andrew Medeiros leaps into the air alongside a Mansfield player. Both of them were trying to stop the ball with their bodies.
Boys soccer kicks off the season with a win
In this week’s edition of “What the Warriors are Wearing,” WSPN’s Talia Macchi shares how to purchase your ticket for the football game and what to expect at the annual Kicks for Cancer game on Saturday.
What the Warriors are Wearing: Whiteout and Kicks for Cancer
In this weeks edition of What the Warriors are Wearing, WSPNs Talia Macchi will be discussing the impacts that psychs have on fans as well as the players. Tonights psych is a USA theme, but it is encouraged to wear the colors of the flag you feel most comfortable in.
What the Warriors are Wearing: USA
Reporters Hallie Luo and Selena Liu share some tips to help get you through the start of the school year.
Tips for the new school year
Join Arts and Entertainment Editor Talia Macchi in a new column titled What the Warriors are Wearing. She will be overviewing what to wear to WHS football games every week.
What the Warriors are Wearing: Blackout
Juniors Eileen Kaewprasert (left, she/her) and Kaylee Mai (right, she/her) compete in Wayland High Schools Cooking Clubs end of the year cook off. It was exciting to go against one of my friends, but it was more fun to serve food Ive made myself to my friends,” Kaewprasert said.
Mai vs. Kaewprasert: One final battle
The image above is Junior Rachel Yans latest piece, a charcoal still life. Rachels piece is based on a bust statue in Ms. Latimers art room, something that students often use as a reference.The still life process is fun, its a lot of experimentation and trial and error, Yan says.
May’s Artist of the Month: Rachel Yan
In this piece, senior Skylar Gould showcases a step-by-step from when she wakes up to when she leaves for school. Goulds inspiration for this piece was her own morning routine.
Artist of the Month: Skylar Gould
Below is an artistic profile of junior Rachel Yan, the latest to be spotlighted in Artist of the Month.
Artist of the Month: Kaya Oleson
Artist of the Month: Amelie Martin
Artist of the Month: Amelie Martin
Artist of the Month: Katherine Lambert
Artist of the Month: Katherine Lambert
Fashionistas of the Month: Katie Schouten and Jack McCahan
Fashionistas of the Month: Katie Schouten and Jack McCahan
Fashionistas of the Month: Lilly O’Driscoll and Jett Peter
Fashionistas of the Month: Lilly O’Driscoll and Jett Peter
The Fashionistas of the Month are seniors Ryan MacDonald and Sofia Barris. They both encourage others to use fashion as a way to express themselves.
Fashionistas of the Month: Ryan MacDonald and Sofia Barris
Junior Ava Tang dresses in New Balance, Levis and thrifted clothing. Tangs favorite piece of clothing to dress in are sweaters. I think there [are] a lot of different patterns you can find or different bright colors with different fabrics and stuff,” Tang said
Ava Tang
Junior Sarah Davis dresses in Brandy Melville, Nike and thrifted clothing. However, Daviss favorite store is Urban Outfitters. They have a lot of different kind of clothes in my opinion, just a good mixture,” Davis said.
Sarah Davis
WSPNs Delia Caulfield discusses and challenges our nations political system that has been present for centuries.
Opinion: Lawmakers need to go back to kindergarten
WSPN’s Katya Luzarraga discusses the impact family has on a world recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Opinion: How family became my wake-up call this summer
WSPNs Bella Schreiber discusses all things Serena Williams after her decision to retire.
Opinion: Serena Williams is – and always will be – the G.O.A.T.
In the latest installment of A Spoiled Sports Fan, Emily Roberge discusses the implications of the University of Southern California and the University of Los Angeles’s decision to leave the Pacific-12 Conference for the Big Ten Conference.
A Spoiled Sports Fan: USC and UCLA should not have been welcomed into the Big Ten Conference
WSPNs Genevieve Morrison discusses town meeting and whether its current form in Wayland is actually democratic.
Opinion: At town meetings, the minority rules
Editorial: Weighted GPAs need to stay
Editorial: Weighted GPAs need to stay
Editorial: WSPN stands with Parkland students
Editorial: WSPN stands with Parkland students
In the latest installment of ABC: American Born Chinese, reporter Jonathan Zhang discusses the importance of food to his family.
ABC: The language of food
In the latest installment of ABC: American Born Chinese, reporter Jonathan Zhang addresses the rise in attacks on Asians and the importance of continuing to talk about the unjust treatment towards Asians.
ABC: An American just like you
In the latest installment of ABC: American Born Chinese, reporter Jonathan Zhang talks about the struggles of being an average Asian.
ABC: An average Asian
In the latest installment of ABC: American Born Chinese, reporter Jonathan Zhang talks about Chinese school and his regrets about quitting.
ABC: Why I should’ve stuck with Chinese school
In the latest installment of ABC: American Born Chinese, reporter Jonathan Zhang talks about what its like having two names and what a name means to him.
ABC: What’s my name?
Cartoon: End-of-year stress
Cartoon: End-of-year stress
Cartoon: Cant Escape
Cartoon: Can’t Escape
Cartoon: More Positive Cases
Cartoon: More Positive Cases
Cartoon: Not a Moments Peace
Cartoon: Not a Moment’s Peace
Weekly Breakdown Episode 58: Club Fair and Kicks for Cancer soccer game
Weekly Breakdown Episode 58: Club Fair and Kicks for Cancer soccer game
Vegan snack tasting
Vegan snack tasting
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 4: Heirloom
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 4: Heirloom
What do WHS students know about Wayland?
What do WHS students know about Wayland?
Weekly Breakdown Episode 57: Annual 5k walk at Dudley Pond and submitting senior photos
Weekly Breakdown Episode 57: Annual 5k walk at Dudley Pond and submitting senior photos
Wayland Sports Chat: S4E6
Kaitlyn Mabe: The Comeback Season (Video)
Kaitlyn Mabe: The Comeback Season (Video)
IBL Micd Up Pt. 2 (video)
IBL Mic’d Up Pt. 2 (video)
Wayland Sports Chat: S4E5 Super Bowl Special
IBL Micd Up (video)
IBL Mic’d Up (video)
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Join sophomores Hallie Luo and Talia Macchi in their review of Taylor Swifts latest album, Red (Taylors Version).

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

November 29, 2021
In this edition of Staff Reviews, WSPNs Isabella Ciasullo discusses the latest and greatest from Taylor Swift.

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

April 30, 2021
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[Photo] Remember the Good News

April 4, 2021
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[Photo] Album Review: Fiona Apple’s “Fetch the Bolt Cutters”

March 9, 2021
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[Photo] Album Review: Miki Matsubara’s “Pocket Park”

March 3, 2021
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[Photo] Album Review: Taylor Swift’s “Evermore”

February 11, 2021
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

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

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

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 Childrens Foundation, and raise awareness for CNN’s Heroes campaign.

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

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

May 5, 2020

Teachers deliver ‘We Miss You’ video message

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

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

April 12, 2020
In the latest installment of Chat with Cat, WSPNs Caterina Tomassini shines a light on Autism Awareness month.

[Photo] Chat with Cat: Bring back cursive

April 6, 2020
In the latest installment of Staff Reviews, WSPNs 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”

April 9, 2020
In the latest installment of Staff Reviews, WSPNs Brasen Chi offers a review of Sonic the Hedgehog.

[Photo] Movie Review: Sonic the Hedgehog

April 28, 2020
My Turn, Atlanta rapper Lil Babys sophomore album, dropped on Feb. 28. WSPNs Andrew Boyer offers an in-depth, song-by-song review of the project.

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

March 23, 2020
Reporter Alyssa Dickstein shines light on this weeks most cheerful news: football, pizza and dogs

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

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

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

February 6, 2020
Half hour hook

[Photo] Half Hour Hook: Pilot

December 28, 2019
Coldplays lead singer Chris Martin performs onstage with his bandmates. WSPNs Alyssa Dickstein offers a review on the bands latest album, Everyday Life.

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

December 16, 2019
College

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

December 9, 2019
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

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

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

[Photo] Warrior Weekly: Heisman Hopefuls

November 13, 2019
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