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On Wednesday, Oct. 1, Congress failed to pass the federal funding budget, shutting down the U.S. government until a deal is made between the Democratic and Republican parties.
BDBN: The U.S. has shutdown, cutting off millions of federal workers’ paychecks
Playing music for the celebration, from left to right, Vagabond seniors Ben Hammond, Ori Kohl, junior Brennan Smith and senior Atticus DeGrenier play music ranging from 90's to today's hits.
The Eliza J. Norton Foundation ‘Celebrates With Heart’ at their annual festival
Have you been a regular reader of WSPN content? Test your knowledge with WSPN's new column: News Quizzes. The first being the "September News Quiz" highlighting key information WSPN stories have covered during the month of September. The answer key can be found at the bottom of the quiz.
Are you keeping up with WSPN? Find out in this September news quiz
Students crowd around in a circle as junior Max Curbelo dances and spins on the floor.
Students dance their hearts out at homecoming
In Arts Wayland's grand opening for its new location, Arts Wayland displayed a variety of work, including photographs, sculptures, paintings and sketches.
A community for the arts: Arts Wayland’s grand opening
From ceramics to forensics, Wayland High School hosts a wide variety of courses for students, allowing for student to grow their distinct interests. In this first issue of Interesting Electives, WSPN's Fiona Peltonen explores the senior Astronomy class, diving deep into its creation, purpose and activities.
Unique electives: A universal interest
"The Compatriots" hometown premiere was followed by a Q & A with the audience. From left to right, the Q & A included Producer Alberto Sayan, Director Spencer Cohen and lead actor Rafael Silvia.
His childhood friend faced deportation, so he made a movie about it
In the Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt, technology interfering with students' everyday lives is a theme that is discussed and analyzed.
How teachers and students are affected by the “Anxious Generation”
Allied Network for Neurodevelopmental Advancement, ANNA, has recently opened a center in Wayland. This center is dedicated to supporting children with autism aged 6 years old and under, along with supporting their families. The center hopes to bring awareness and support to children with autism, and reduce the large stigma surrounding all neurodevelopmental disorders.
Allied Network for Neurodevelopmental Advancement center strives to make positive change in Wayland
Local student-run businesses in Wayland -- especially those relying on imported goods -- are feeling the strain of President Trump’s new tariffs. As prices rise, young entrepreneurs are adapting by shifting to domestic products or changing their business models entirely.
The impact of tariffs on local student businesses
There are 13 WHS sports games this week. Lets take a look at where and when they are.
WHS Fall Game Schedule: Week of 10/6
The Wayland student section cheers and pops confetti poppers following Wayland's first goal of the game.
Boys soccer ties Westford Academy in the annual Kicks for Cancer game
There are 11 Wayland High School sports games this week. Lets take a look at where and when they are.
WHS Fall Game Schedule: Week of 9/29
Boys basketball head coach Dennis Doherty will not be returning to the sideline this winter as he announced his resignation earlier this month. Doherty has been the head coach for 17 years and played for the Wayland varsity team during his high school days.
Coach Doherty steps down after 17 seasons at Wayland
After the captains, seniors Dylan Engelhardt, Alex Evengelista and juniors Brajae Walton Aidan Curry come back from meeting with the reffs and Ashlands captains, players rush the field and jump up in excitement. "Our team is young, but shows a lot of potential," Engelhardt said. "At the end of the day, it comes down to getting better each week and reducing mistakes."
Football defeated in homecoming game
Throughout history, rat poison has been a common method of pest control, often being placed by pest companies or bought online for personal use. Times have changed though, and with a plethora of alternative options, the outdated use of this product is shooting us in the foot. Rodenticides have the power to wipe out an entire wildlife ecosystem and yet they are still commercially used in the state, which is why it’s imperative that it ends now. “I feel better in my soul, knowing that I'm taking an action to try to protect the environment," Co-founder of Save Concord Wildlife Gwendolyn Shipley said. “I would encourage anyone who is feeling a little bit overwhelmed, this could be a small step to take to help save the world.”
Opinion: Poisoning the well, the threat of rat poison
Join WSPN's Karis Tam as she navigates the controversial "one size fits all" system utilized by Brandy Melville, a popular clothing brand.
One size fits few: The controversy of Brandy Melville
Join WSPN's Karis Tam as she discusses how harmful grade comparison can be to teens.
The hidden dangers of grade comparison
Join WSPN's Mack Young as she discusses the stressful nature of certain Snapchat features.
The snapping point: How Snapchat’s features harm teens
WSPN’s Melina Barris reflects on her time spent as a senior in high school.
The bittersweet feeling of senior year
Join WSPN's Mack Young as she discusses singer and song writer Lorde's Ultrasound World Tour.
Lorde sets the tone with Ultrasound World Tour
In Wayland, there are several events for residents during the month of October. Join WSPN's Karis Tam as she lists out the activities.
Events in Wayland throughout October
Join WSPN's Karis Tam as she does a book versus TV show analysis on Jenny Han's "The Summer I Turned Pretty."
Did “The Summer I Turned Pretty” TV show stay true to the books?
This month's artist is senior Kaileigh Walker.
Artist of the month: Kaileigh Walker
In Arts Wayland's grand opening for its new location, Arts Wayland displayed a variety of work, including photographs, sculptures, paintings and sketches.
A community for the arts: Arts Wayland’s grand opening
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Pictured above is junior Mack Kiesman rocking a tie-dye t-shirt with a jean skirt and light pink vans.

Spring and Summer Fashion

Nicole Erdekian and Emma DiIanni
June 19, 2018
Sophomores in history teacher David Gavron's Old World and New World classes recently participated in the annual Agents of Change festival.

Sophomores perform in Agents of Change festival

Emma Diianni and Caroline Lampert
June 18, 2018
Pictured above is sophomore Maggie Fiske dancing. Fiske chose to organize a community dance event as her senior independent project.

Seniors present independent senior projects

Emma Diianni and Caroline Lampert
May 30, 2018
WHS students will see a new system of paper balloting run by the AP Government classes when they vote for student council officers later this week.

AP Government class to run annual student government elections

Emma Diianni and Caroline Lampert
May 29, 2018
Stoller cradles the ball.

Girls’ lacrosse defeats Lincoln-Sudbury (41 photos)

Emma Diianni and Dale Lippincott
May 28, 2018
Gitten, Stephenson, Manny Oliver and Gandhi pose for a photo.

Seniors attend annual Progressive Dinner (59 photos)

Kate Balicki and Emma Diianni
May 23, 2018
On Thursday, April 26, students listened to motivational speaker Cara Filler discuss her experiences with reckless driving and its consequences.

Students attend presentation about reckless driving

Emma Diianni and Caroline Lampert
May 11, 2018

Behind the scenes of the Senior Show 2018 (video)

Caroline Lampert, Emma Diianni, and Christina Taxiarchis
March 18, 2018
Seniors Kyle Camphausen and Marco Melero pose for a picture.

Students perform in Spring String Jam (38 photos)

Kate Balicki, Jay Abdella, and Emma Diianni
March 13, 2018

Teachers define student slang (video)

Nicole Erdekian and Emma Diianni
March 7, 2018

Valentine’s Day at WHS (video)

Emma Diianni and Nicole Erdekian
February 14, 2018

WW '18: Kpop from WSPN TV on Vimeo.

WW’18: K-Pop performance (11 photos/video)

Emma Diianni and Nicole Erdekian
February 7, 2018
Pictured above are K-poppers Leon Rader and Abigail Calverley. WSPN looks behind the scenes of K-pop before their Winter Week performance.

WW ’18: Behind the scenes of K-Pop

Emma DiIanni and Nicole Erdekian
February 2, 2018
WHS students give their opinions on gun control.

Students’ opinions on gun control

CJ Brown and Emma Diianni
January 19, 2018

Students’ opinions on gun control (video)

CJ Brown and Emma Diianni
January 19, 2018
Senior Lilly Lin, junior Emma DiIanni, and junior Alexa Calder, singing in 2016's A Cappella Winter Week Concert.

Meet the new a cappella members

Lily Tardif, Eden Vanslette, Emma DiIanni, Tamira English, and Hailey Robinson
December 21, 2017

Powderpuff 2017 from WSPN TV on Vimeo.

Behind Wayland powder puff 2017 (video)

Carly Camphausen, Caroline Lampert, and Emma Diianni
December 2, 2017
Ireland, Lin, Barber and Wolff pose for a picture.

Students participate in Spikeball tournament (51 photos)

Isabel Gitten and Emma Diianni
October 23, 2017
Above is junior Dale Lippincott in a firebird jump. Lippincott dances five to six days a week at Dancer’s Workshop in Sudbury, MA.

Artist of the Week: Dale Lippincott

Emma DiIanni
October 11, 2017
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