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BDBN: College campuses face protests
BDBN: College campuses face protests
News Brief: AP testing takes place at WHS
News Brief: AP testing takes place at WHS
ICYMI: Week of April 29 – WHS Taiwan trip, apparent homicide at Shopper’s World and Council on Aging and Community Center
ICYMI: Week of April 29 – WHS Taiwan trip, apparent homicide at Shopper’s World and Council on Aging and Community Center
Since the passing of Article 21 in the June 22, 2022 town meeting, the town has started construction on the Council on Aging (COA) and Community Center.
News Brief: Construction on Council on Aging and Community Center begins
On Saturday, April 20, the body of a man was discovered near the dumpster behind Hot Table Panini, a sandwich shop located in Framingham’s Shoppers World. The Framingham Police Department (FPD) labeled the incident as an apparent homicide.
News brief: Apparent homicide at Shopper’s World in Framingham
BDBN: College campuses face protests
BDBN: College campuses face protests
BDBN: Baltimore Key Bridge collapse
BDBN: Baltimore Key Bridge collapse
Breaking Down Breaking News: Possible TikTok ban
Breaking Down Breaking News: Possible TikTok ban
BDBN: Supreme Court ruling on immigration law in Texas
BDBN: Supreme Court ruling on immigration law in Texas
BDBN: University of Florida fires all DEI employees
BDBN: University of Florida fires all DEI employees
News Brief: Mondays solar eclipse may cause sports cancellations
News Brief: Monday’s solar eclipse may cause sports cancellations
On Wednesday, March 13, former Wayland Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Omar Easy filed a lawsuit against the town of Wayland, former School Committee Chair Chris Ryan and School Committee member Ellen Grieco.
Former Superintendent Dr. Omar Easy files lawsuit against Wayland
The Wayland School Committee votes to hire current Interim Assistant Superintendent Betsy Gavron as the Wayland Public Schools assistant superintendent.
Breaking News: Wayland School Committee hires Betsy Gavron as assistant superintendent
On Tuesday, Nov. 14 at 8:50 a.m., Wayland Police Department responded to antisemitic graffiti on Rice Road.
Breaking News: Wayland police respond to antisemitic vandalism
The Wayland School Committee announces Acting Superintendent David Fleishman as the interim superindent for the 2024-2025 school year.
Breaking News: Wayland School Committee reappoints David Fleishman as interim superintendent
News Brief: AP testing takes place at WHS
News Brief: AP testing takes place at WHS
News Brief: Tuesdays schedule change
News Brief: Tuesday’s schedule change
News Brief: Mondays solar eclipse may cause sports cancellations
News Brief: Monday’s solar eclipse may cause sports cancellations
News Brief: Schedule changes this week
News Brief: Schedule changes this week
News Brief: Wayland Connect Program holds Spring Fling
News Brief: Wayland Connect Program holds Spring Fling
WSPNs Jeffery Zhang and Tina Su share the second installment of the story behind Wayland High School history teachers Fred and Erin Lehmanns relationship.
A sequel: The Lehmanns’ love story
Motivational speaker and former NBA player Chris Herren addresses WHS students on his experience with a substance use disorder. Herren has been speaking motivationally since 2009, and in that time his story has reached over 2 million people.
We all have a why: Former NBA player Chris Herren speaks at WHS
From Thursday, April 4 to Thursday, April 18, nineteen WHS students and three chaperones traveled to Taiwan. “I decided to go on the trip because I thought it would be a once-in-a-lifetime trip, and I love traveling internationally,” senior Sierra Dale said. “I also wanted to practice my Mandarin in a real-world setting.”
Learning beyond the classroom: WHS Mandarin students visit Taiwan
Join WSPN staff reporter Maddie Zajac as she talks with senior Missy Prince and how her high school career led to Harvard University. “As soon as I knew what college was, [Harvard] was my goal,” Prince said.
Missy Prince: Incoming freshman at Harvard University
WSPN staff reporter Marisa Mendoza sits down with Dr. Peggy McIntosh to discuss her work regarding white privilege and how she hopes her work will be influential for years to come. The purpose of [my published] papers was to say that the public roles we are asked to play are filled with fraudulence, McIntosh said. People in high places, even the president, are fraudulent. We must not let other people make us feel like frauds. Let us continue to spot fraudulence in the public roles we are asked to play.
A discussion with Peggy McIntosh: The importance of reflecting on one’s privilege
Join Staff Reporter Annika Martins as she interviews Red Cross Cub Leaders Manahil Faisal and Lilian Amer.
WSPN goes clubbing: Red Cross Club
Join Staff Reporter Annika Martins as she interviews Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) leader Anshuman Parulekar.
WSPN Goes Clubbing: Future Business Leaders of America
Join Staff Reporter Annika Martins and WSPNs Jenny Shine as they interview Water Warriors co-leader Zach Rainville.
WSPN Goes Clubbing: Water Warriors
Join Guest Writer Joey Fay as he interviews Student Advocacy Committee leader Zack Goldstein.
WSPN Goes Clubbing: Student Advocacy Committee
Join WSPN’s Annika Martins and Jenny Shine as they interview Open Mic club leader Kanmani Sekhar.
WSPN Goes Clubbing: Open Mic
Join WSPN staff reporter Maddie Zajac as she talks with senior Missy Prince and how her high school career led to Harvard University. “As soon as I knew what college was, [Harvard] was my goal,” Prince said.
Missy Prince: Incoming freshman at Harvard University
WSPN staff reporter Marisa Mendoza sits down with Dr. Peggy McIntosh to discuss her work regarding white privilege and how she hopes her work will be influential for years to come. The purpose of [my published] papers was to say that the public roles we are asked to play are filled with fraudulence, McIntosh said. People in high places, even the president, are fraudulent. We must not let other people make us feel like frauds. Let us continue to spot fraudulence in the public roles we are asked to play.
A discussion with Peggy McIntosh: The importance of reflecting on one’s privilege
WSPN’s Annika Martins and Maddie Zajac explore the athletic life of senior Annabelle Zhang through her badminton career. “This [photo] is me and my former partner after we won the 2022 junior nationals mixed doubles category,” Zhang said.
Annabelle Zhang: A lifetime devotion to badminton
Join WSPNs Sophia Verma as she discusses the significance of group dynamics within the Boston-based band Steeples and Satellites and how the bands music has impacted their fans.
Steeples and Satellites: Banding people together through music
WHS baseball coach and wellness teacher Chris Fay coaches his athletes and teaches them skills that he believes they will be able carry with them throughout their daily lives.
Chris Fay: Swinging for success this baseball season
Wayland girls lacrosse defeated CRL with a final score of 15-2.
Game recap: Wayland Girls Lacrosse crushes Cambridge Rindge and Latin
Join Staff Reporter Bowen Morrison as he discusses the 2024 NFL draft and analyzes team decisions.
2024 NFL draft analysis
Join WSPNs Maggie Buffum as she recaps the Wayland varsity baseball teams game against Assabet Valley High School.
Game recap: Wayland baseball hits a win against Assabet Valley High School
WSPNs Edge Wheeler and Jessi Dretler discuss the underlying stress of trying out for school sports.
Tryouts: The hidden stress of high school sports
Join WSPNs Bowen Morrison as he shares his predictions for who will be drafted in the first round of the NFL draft.
NFL Mock Draft 2024
Captain senior Charlie Lieb sprints to the goal as a Natick defender attacks him.
Boys lacrosse falls short to Natick
Freshman Rhea Sethi stands in a high squat as one of her opponents serves the ball from the opposite side of the court.
Girls tennis hits Bedford with a win
Sophomore Vivi Brevard practices batting the ball into the net on a tee.
Girls softball takes a loss to Bedford
Senior Brandon McCray rushes for a ground ball against a Westford Academy long stick midfielder.
Boys lacrosse faces off a loss to Westford Academy
Sophomore Ethan Alves wins his heat of the 100 meter dash. Due to rain, the first dual meet against Bedford was postponed to a later date, so the meet against Weston was the first meet for the team.
Track and field falls to Weston
WSPNs 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 Celticss ongoing season.
Opinion: The Celtics will win the 2024 NBA Finals
WSPNs Bella Schreiber and Jenny Shine discuss opinions on Bill Belichicks future in the National Football League (NFL).
Opinion: It’s time for Bill Belichick to retire from the NFL
WSPNs Jayden Taylor & Ravi Kapadia discuss who is the better athlete between Lebron James and Michael Jordan.
Opinion: Lebron or Jordan for the matchup of greatness?
WSPNs Chloe Zilembo gives her opinion on Erin Matsons impact on both field hockey and womens sports.
Erin Matson: Bringing field hockey and women’s sports to center stage
Opinion: The stresses of junior year
Opinion: The stresses of junior year
WSPNs Ryan Chase shares his thoughts and opinions on how TikTok manipulates U.S. teens.
Opinion: How TikTok has shaped teens’ personal opinions
WSPNs Reva Datar and Jeffery Zhang discuss their thoughts on the new digital SAT exam, and what the exam will mean for test-takers as schools roll back their test-optional policies.
Opinion: The digital SAT did not pass the test
As the prom fashion changes to reflect the trends of 2024, WSPNs Elyssa Grillo and Mischa Lee discuss their opinions on the new casual dresses that are becoming more popular than the traditional, extravagant look.
Opinion: Prom should stay formal
WSPNs Aimee Smith and Nadya Chase discuss their opinions on the impact that TikTok trends have had on body image.
Opinion: TikTok is the new Tumblr
WSPN reporters Elyssa Grillo and Jessi Dretler debrief the pros, cons and demons of the newest horror film: Abigail.
“Abigail:” A supernatural horror disguised in a white tutu
Crossword: Prom
Crossword: Prom
Brooke Taylor takes a photo with other girls who were selcted to be on the Supreme Court in Missouris 2022 Girls State.
“Girls State” captures what it would be like if teenage girls ran the government
As the prom fashion changes to reflect the trends of 2024, WSPNs Elyssa Grillo and Mischa Lee discuss their opinions on the new casual dresses that are becoming more popular than the traditional, extravagant look.
Opinion: Prom should stay formal
Coming in hot: Trying Starbucks new spicy refreshers
Coming in hot: Trying Starbucks’ new spicy refreshers
Fashionista of the Month: March
Fashionista of the Month: March
Join Staff Reporter Fiona Peltonen as she discusses her thoughts about the outfits worn at the 2024 Oscars.
2024 Oscars outfit review
Join WSPN’s Melina Barris and Ben Jackson as they summarize their thoughts and feelings about the looks shown at the 2024 Grammys.
Grammy’s lookbook
Join reporters Mischa Lee and Elyssa Grillo as they discuss their fashion predictions for 2024.
Fashion predictions for 2024
From left to right, juniors and Passion 4 Fashion club leaders Elyssa Grillo, Nina Eyerman and Mischa Lee pose for a photo during the makeshift thrift store event.
Passion 4 Fashion club hosts makeshift thrift store during Winter Week
Celebrate April with WSPNs Talia and Makenzie Macchis crossword.
Crossword: April
Quiz: Can you guess the handwriting?
Quiz: Can you guess the handwriting?
Join Staff Reporters Melina Barris and Makenzie Macchi as they share a quiz on new words that were recently added to the dictionary.
Quiz: Can you guess which words were newly added to the dictionary?
Crossword: St. Patricks Day
Crossword: St. Patrick’s Day
Join Staff Reporter Jillian Mele as she puts a spring inspired spin on the popular New York Times puzzle, “Wordle.”
WSPN “Wordle”
WSPN reporters Elyssa Grillo and Jessi Dretler debrief the pros, cons and demons of the newest horror film: Abigail.
“Abigail:” A supernatural horror disguised in a white tutu
Join WSPNs Chloe Zilembo and Jillian Mele as the review Ariana Grandes latest album eternal sunshine.
Ariana Grande’s “eternal sunshine” packs an emotional punch
Join Staff Reporter Fiona Peltonen as she discusses her thoughts about the outfits worn at the 2024 Oscars.
2024 Oscars outfit review
Join Staff Reporters Alex Evangelista and Edge Wheeler as they review Ye and Ty Dolla $igns new album, Vultures 1.
Album review: “Vultures 1”
Join WSPN’s Kally Proctor as she reviews Broadway musical “Moulin Rouge.” The show played at the Citizens Bank Opera House in Boston for three weeks from Jan. 16 to Feb. 4.
Moulin Rouge: A dazzling spectacle
The choir claps during a song. Chorus teacher Rachel Carroll brought in district accompanist, Jamie Lorusso, to play the piano during the concert. Lorusso has a masters in piano from McGill University. My favorite part about being a part of chorus is how stress free the class is, junior Denedra Ma said. Most of the time, other classes make me feel overwhelmed and chorus has never made me feel like that. I also enjoy singing with everyone because I love how we all sound together as a group.
Concert Choir: A fantastical show
Captain senior Charlie Lieb sprints to the goal as a Natick defender attacks him.
Boys lacrosse falls short to Natick
Freshman Rhea Sethi stands in a high squat as one of her opponents serves the ball from the opposite side of the court.
Girls tennis hits Bedford with a win
Sophomore Vivi Brevard practices batting the ball into the net on a tee.
Girls softball takes a loss to Bedford
Coming in hot: Trying Starbucks new spicy refreshers
Coming in hot: Trying Starbucks’ new spicy refreshers
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 WSPNs 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
WPSs annual Band Fest
WPS’s annual Band Fest
Opinion: The stresses of junior year
Opinion: The stresses of junior year
Movie Review: The First Omen
Movie Review: “The First Omen”
Weekly Breakdown Episode 84: Library closed during AP testing and youth lacrosse clinic
Weekly Breakdown Episode 84: Library closed during AP testing and youth lacrosse clinic
WSPNs Jessi Dretler, Elyssa Grillo and Sophia Verma discuss their thoughts on Taylor Swifts newest album.
Album Review: “The Tortured Poets Department”
The Picky Eater Picks: Oath Pizza
The Picky Eater Picks: Oath Pizza
Weekly Breakdown Episode 84: Library closed during AP testing and youth lacrosse clinic
Weekly Breakdown Episode 84: Library closed during AP testing and youth lacrosse clinic
Weekly Breakdown Episode 83: Spring concerts, library events and halfway point of spring sports season
Weekly Breakdown Episode 83: Spring concerts, library events and halfway point of spring sports season
Weekly Breakdown Episode 82: Green Team celebrates Earth Day and CAPA bottle and can drive
Weekly Breakdown Episode 82: Green Team celebrates Earth Day and CAPA bottle and can drive
Weekly Breakdown Episode 81: Speaker Chris Herren and warm spring weather
Weekly Breakdown Episode 81: Speaker Chris Herren and warm spring weather
Weekly Breakdown Episode 80: End of quarter three, spring sports games and showing of documentary
Weekly Breakdown Episode 80: End of quarter three, spring sports games and showing of documentary
The Picky Eater Picks: Oath Pizza
The Picky Eater Picks: Oath Pizza
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 20: Playa Bowls
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 20: Playa Bowls
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 19: Yogurt Beach
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 19: Yogurt Beach
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 18: Crumbl Cookies
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 18: Crumbl Cookies
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 16: Weston Provisions
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 16: Weston Provisions
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