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Midterms are set to take place on Thursday, Jan. 26 and Friday, Jan. 27.
News Brief: Administration shares information regarding upcoming midterms
During winter break, several flights were canceled or delayed due to strong winter storms. Two days before our flight home, we found out that our flight to Massachusetts was canceled, junior Mariam Gayed said. “We had to rent a car in Chicago and drive back to Massachusetts.
Canceled flights over winter break impact students’ schedules
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 January 16 – ChatGPT, future WHS college athletes and speaking out against racism
From Monday, Jan. 23 until Wednesday, Jan. 25, the Academic Center will be hosting midterm review sessions. “Come check out the review sessions,” Academic Center coordinator Aimee Lima said.
News Brief: Academic Center hosts midterm review sessions
WSPNs Aimee Smith shares an infographic about what WHS students are doing to prepare for midterms.
Infographic: WHS students’ preparation for midterms
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 January 16 – ChatGPT, future WHS college athletes and speaking out against racism
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 January 9 – “Day of Impact,” student opinions on advisory and Senior Districts
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 January 3 – School Committee meeting, return of midterms and pressures of school sports
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 December 19 – racist graffiti found on WHS grounds, “Love not Hate” rally and winter break
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 December 12 – science teacher Kristin Cowell resigns, WHS fall all-star athletes and World Cup controversies
Weekly Breakdown Episode 66: Wayland Holiday Stroll and midpoint of quarter two
Weekly Breakdown Episode 66: Wayland Holiday Stroll and midpoint of quarter two
Weekly Breakdown Episode 65: The Seal of Biliteracy and toy drive
Weekly Breakdown Episode 65: The Seal of Biliteracy and toy drive
Weekly Breakdown Episode 64: Super Wednesday and SADD annual Dodgeball Tournament
Weekly Breakdown Episode 64: Super Wednesday and SADD annual Dodgeball Tournament
Weekly Breakdown Episode 63: Fall play and November art exhibit
Weekly Breakdown Episode 63: Fall play and November art exhibit
Weekly Breakdown Episode 62: End of quarter one and Masquerade Concert
Weekly Breakdown Episode 62: End of quarter one and Masquerade Concert
ChatGPT is infiltrating WHS with the newly developed programs aid for school work. In the moment, it can be very easy to reach for the nearest, easiest tool, but the long term effects of that are pretty harrowing, English teacher Kelsey Pitcairn said.
ChatGPT enters Wayland High School
For some students at WHS, advisory is a time to relax, but for others, it is unnecessary. “I have mixed feelings about advisory,” junior Katie Pralle said. “Some days, I wish I was doing other things, but other days, I am grateful for the short break.”
Mixed reviews: opinions about advisory at WHS
Infographic: How students are doing at school
Infographic: How students are doing at school
Infographic: What are WHS students doing for winter break?
Infographic: What are WHS students doing for winter break?
For the past 40 years, the WHS Scholarship Committee has been working to provide more than 20 seniors each year with scholarships to help pay their college tuition. “Overall, the mission very simply is to provide scholarship funds to WHS seniors who show financial need and academic promise,” current committee chair Jeanne Brown said.
The WHS Scholarship Committee: Helping exemplary seniors
WSPN’s Jeffery Zhang reflects on Rafael Nadal’s loss at the 2023 Australian Open.
Opinion: Nadal cannot recover from his Australian Open loss
Freshman Ella Getz drives to the basket after a pick set by senior captain Lila Powers. Getz proudly wears number 33, the number of her role model. My number is 33 and I take it from Katie Lou Samuelson, Getz said. She used to play for the University of Connecticut, and I love her.
Athlete of the month: Ella Getz
WSPN’s Jeffery Zhang reflects on Ronaldo’s decision to transfer to Saudi Arabian soccer team Al Nassr.
Opinion: The crumbling downfall of Cristiano Ronaldo
WSPNs Bella Schreiber discusses the controversy over Brittney Griners return home.
Opinion: Brittney Griner’s return home should be celebrated
In November, 2022 Wayland High School football coach Scott Parseghian and David Gavron received coaching awards for their hard work over their seasons at Wayland. From left to right: Trish Regan, Dante Parseghian, Scott Parseghian and Damien Parseghian stand after S. Parsegian received the ANEFO Mark Crehan Coach of the Year Award. “It was about acknowledging our team, but also acknowledging our coaching staff,” S. Parseghian said. “It’s not just about myself because you can’t do this on your own.”
Scott Parseghian and David Gavron recognized for coaching at WHS
The Wayland boys varsity soccer team celebrates its goal by running to the sidelines and embracing each other. The high intensity game went into overtime after a 2-2 tie, and it ultimately ended in a Wayland Warriors win of 3-2 against Somerville.
Game recap: Boys soccer scores a win against Somerville
The boys varsity soccer team faces Lincoln-Sudbury at home on Tuesday, Oct. 25. The game resulted in a draw, with the final score being 2-2. The team currently sits with a record of nine wins, five losses and three ties.
Game recap and gallery: Boys soccer ties with Lincoln-Sudbury
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
Freshman Ella Getz drives to the basket after a pick set by senior captain Lila Powers. Getz proudly wears number 33, the number of her role model. My number is 33 and I take it from Katie Lou Samuelson, Getz said. She used to play for the University of Connecticut, and I love her.
Athlete of the month: Ella Getz
Sophomore Luke Chisum finishes first in the freshman three kilometer race at the DCL Championship Meet in 2021. This year, I want to get around 16:30 for a five [kilometer race], Chisum said.
Athlete of the Month: Luke Chisum
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
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
Sophomore Michael Keenan stretches his leg out to escape his opponent. An escape is worth two points.
Wrestling hits the mat in a quad meet
Making midterms manageable: Advice from WHS students and teachers
Making midterms manageable: Advice from WHS students and teachers
WHS athletes progress onto the college stage
WHS athletes progress onto the college stage
Freshman Sofia Ciciarelli completes her first lap of the girls one mile race, ending with a final time of 6:44.96 minutes. In addition to indoor track, Ciciarelli runs for the WHS cross country team. “I run the mile in track, and compared to when I ran the mile in cross country, it’s very different,” Ciciarelli said. “The mile in cross country felt so much shorter because you go across a piece of land rather than in circles eight times, which can be really draining, and it feels like that mile is three miles.”
Ready, set, go! Indoor track falls short to Waltham
WSPNs photos of 2022
WSPN’s photos of 2022
Sophomore Michael Keenan stretches his leg out to escape his opponent. An escape is worth two points.
Wrestling hits the mat in a quad meet
Freshman Sofia Ciciarelli completes her first lap of the girls one mile race, ending with a final time of 6:44.96 minutes. In addition to indoor track, Ciciarelli runs for the WHS cross country team. “I run the mile in track, and compared to when I ran the mile in cross country, it’s very different,” Ciciarelli said. “The mile in cross country felt so much shorter because you go across a piece of land rather than in circles eight times, which can be really draining, and it feels like that mile is three miles.”
Ready, set, go! Indoor track falls short to Waltham
Senior Seth Rosen puts a Bridgewater-Raynham wrestler into an arm bar. This technique involves a wrestler wrapping their arms around their opponents leg.
Wayland holiday wrestling tournament makes a comeback
Girls basketball scores against Algonquin Regional
Girls basketball scores against Algonquin Regional
Swimmer take their mark on the blocks before their race. Every year the Wayland swim and dive team raises money by selling gold-cards to people in the community. This year the profit is going towards new blocks for the swimmers to use.
Swim and dive splashes into a win against Holliston
Join WSPNs Co-Editor-in-Chief Genevieve Morrison and Co-Multimedia Editor Charlotte Thirman in a review of their top 10 movies of 2022.
Top 10 movies of 2022
WSPNs Chloe Zilembo and Jenny Shine share ten of their favorite places to sled and ice skate around the Wayland and Boston area.
Interactive map: Local sledding and ice skating spots
Infographic: 65th Grammy Award predictions
Infographic: 65th Grammy Award predictions
WSPNs Kris Poole-Evans reviews SEGAs most recent title, Sonic Frontiers, released on Nov. 8, 2022.
SEGA is finally fixing “Sonic”
10 songs to add to your winter playlist
10 songs to add to your winter playlist
The image above is a piece sophomore Eunjee Kang created for her Art 1 class. I made this during our first Art 1 project: Self-Portrait in Objects: Origami Book, Kang said. I drew some objects I favored or objects I thought represented me using colored pencils.
October Artist of the Month: Eunjee Kang
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
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 Kris Poole-Evans reviews SEGAs most recent title, Sonic Frontiers, released on Nov. 8, 2022.
SEGA is finally fixing “Sonic”
WSPNs Jenny Shine, Chloe Zilembo, and Ryan Chase share their points of view on midterms from the perspective of three different grades.
Opinion: Three takes on midterms
WSPN’s Jeffery Zhang reflects on Rafael Nadal’s loss at the 2023 Australian Open.
Opinion: Nadal cannot recover from his Australian Open loss
WSPNs Editorial Board discusses the impact of last months racist graffiti found at WHS and its impact on the community.
Editorial: Speak out against racism in Wayland
WSPN’s Jeffery Zhang reflects on Ronaldo’s decision to transfer to Saudi Arabian soccer team Al Nassr.
Opinion: The crumbling downfall of Cristiano Ronaldo
WSPNs Editorial Board discusses the impact of last months racist graffiti found at WHS and its impact on the community.
Editorial: Speak out against racism in Wayland
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
Making midterms manageable: Advice from WHS students and teachers
Making midterms manageable: Advice from WHS students and teachers
WHS athletes progress onto the college stage
WHS athletes progress onto the college stage
WSPN WayCAM Bloopers 2022
WSPN WayCAM Bloopers 2022
IBL Micd Up 2022
IBL Mic’d Up 2022
Wayland girls varsity basketball defeats Shrewsbury in their home opener (highlights)
Wayland girls varsity basketball defeats Shrewsbury in their home opener (highlights)
Wayland girls varsity basketball defeats Shrewsbury in their home opener (highlights)
Wayland girls varsity basketball defeats Shrewsbury in their home opener (highlights)
Pickleball Micd Up
Pickleball Mic’d Up
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)
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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)”

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

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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”

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[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

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

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[Photo] Chat with Cat: Thank You

November 18, 2019
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[Photo] Chat with Cat: Silence

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[Photo] Warrior Weekly: Heisman Hopefuls

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