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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
Since October, Wayland Public Schools has been experiencing a partial budget freeze due to the rise in certain services and inflation. "I'm hopeful that sort of the impact of the partial freeze hasn't been felt or realized by our students," WHS Principal Allyson Mizoguchi said. "That's the most important thing that everybody's sort of working on."
WPS leaders and educators navigate ongoing partial budget freeze
ICYMI: Jan. 21 - Water main break at Claypit Hill, PowerSchool breach and Meta no longer fact checking
ICYMI: Jan. 21 – Water main break at Claypit Hill, PowerSchool breach and Meta no longer fact checking
Claypit Hill students moved to high school after water main break
Claypit Hill students moved to high school after water main break
ICYMI: Jan. 13 - The TikTok ban, snowfall predictions and holiday gift drives
ICYMI: Jan. 13 – The TikTok ban, snowfall predictions and holiday gift drives
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
BDBN: Commuter rail accident in Natick
BDBN: Commuter rail accident in Natick
BDBN: Producer Harvey Weinstein's conviction overturned
BDBN: Producer Harvey Weinstein’s conviction overturned
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
The Wayland School Committee appoints Interim Superintendent David Fleishman as the permanent superintendent of Wayland Public Schools.
Breaking News: Wayland School Committee appoints David Fleishman as permanent superintendent
A Christmas tree was displayed during the Holiday Open House. The tree was donated by Russell's Garden Center and decorated by the Wayland Girl Scouts.
Wayland Historical Society and Museum host the annual Holiday Open House
Wayland High School will be hosting its second annual Wayland Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Fair on Sunday, Dec. 8 in the high school commons. Co-organizers and seniors Arya Samaratunga and Eunjee Kang worked together to plan an event where anyone can come and embrace the intricacy of the STEM program and community.
Robotics Club hosts the annual STEM Fair to inspire young minds
Seniors participating in the powderpuff game gather around in a huddle during a powderpuff practice. "My favorite part about Powderpuff has definitely been how lots of different people have gotten to come together and create memories together while we enjoy the competition," Weston High School senior Anika Groff said.
Powderpuff to take place at high school but not as school-sanctioned game
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
The Wayland School Committee appoints Interim Superintendent David Fleishman as the permanent superintendent of Wayland Public Schools.
Breaking News: Wayland School Committee appoints David Fleishman as permanent superintendent
Joe Rancatore (left), founder of Rancatore’s Ice Cream and Yogurt, hands out samples of some of his ice cream flavors at the reopening of Russell’s Winter Farmers Market. “Every other week we will be here and we'll be here on fiber day,” Rancatore said.
Russell’s Winter Farmers Market: Bringing small businesses out into the open again
“I need to be the calm in the storm in these types of events,” Wayland Public School’s Director of Technology Jenn Judkins said. “It’s literally what you train for.” This mindset has been crucial for Judkins to maintain in the last two weeks due to the global PowerSchool student and teacher information breach.
Wayland dodges a bullet in the global PowerSchool breach
WSPN’s Maddie Zajac, Marissa Mendoza and Mack Young continue the saga and interview six random humans of WHS to ask about their feelings during this time of year.
Humans of WHS: Chapter two
"My favorite part of being an Innovation teacher is getting to explore ideas with my students", Patrie said. When my students have an Idea they should take things further, and better realize things".
Nicholas Patrie: A new way to innovate
This holiday season, Wayland has hosted many different drives around the community such as the Senior Connect Toy Drive, Project 351 Food Drive and multiple different drives at Loker Elementary School.
Wayland drives through the holidays
"My favorite part of being an Innovation teacher is getting to explore ideas with my students", Patrie said. When my students have an Idea they should take things further, and better realize things".
Nicholas Patrie: A new way to innovate
WHS junior Ella Neuman prepares for a fencing match at a tournament. “In a tournament, there's pools first, which is about five to six other people and you fence all of them to five touches,” Neuman said.
En garde: Ella Neuman’s fencing journey
Senior Luke Chisum rounds a corner during his race. Chisum has been on the cross country team since his freshman year and is now committed to Elon University.
Crossing the finish line: Luke Chisum commits to Elon University
Senior Sofia Simmons poses on the left along with volunteers for a bottle drive to raise awareness for climate change. Simmons advocates for the climate through Green Team, National Honors Society and National Arts Honors Society.
Sofia Simmons leads the charge of Climate Change awareness
WSPN's Edge Wheeler and Alex Evangelista shine light on sophomore Colin Moleux's car detailing company.
How Colin Moleux went from classroom to car detailing
Senior Brady Foley comes up for air as he swims his way through his race.
Athlete of the month: Brady Foley
WSPN's Alex Evangelista and Bowen Morrison reflect on Patriot's head coach Jerod Mayo's firing.
Opinion: Jerod Mayo should not have gotten fired
New girls varsity basketball coach Stephen Marks stands with his son after being a referee for a Wayland alumni players versus current players game.
New girls basketball coach shoots for success
The Wayland Boys Basketball team heads to Weston on Wednesday night to face the 4-1 Wildcats. Wayland lost the previous meeting with Weston 62-59 and enter this game with a 2-3 record.
Game preview: Boys basketball takes on Weston for the second time this season
The new year is a time to make resolutions, plan for the year ahead,and even wish for things to come true. In this article, staff reporter Joey Fay highlights five things that Boston sports fans should wish for this coming year.
Boston sports fan new years wish list
Senior Mattias 'Matty' Johansson races freestyle. The Wayland Community Pool hosted the meet.
The swim and dive team splashes into a successful quad meet
As his opponent grabs onto one of his legs, senior Anthony Brown gets stuck underneath.
Wrestling team pins down a victory at home quad meet
Skating towards the Hopkinton net, sophomore Lexi Roman cuts to the outside area of the ice to take advantage of a mistimed Hopkinton line change.
Girls hockey drops close game to Hopkinton
As a Westford player defends, freshman Campbell Powers looks for a way to dodge them. The girls varsity basketball head coach Steven Marks runs an Instagram account "waylandgbball," where he announces the upcoming games, final scores and player of the game. The "player of the game" against Westford was sophomore Patara Tezduyar.
Girls basketball misses the shot against Westford Academy
Charging up-ice with the puck, a Watertown senior captain Brendan Cummings cuts around a defender on his way into the offensive zone.
Boys hockey completes late comeback against Weston/Dover-Sherborn in annual Post Road Cup
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 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?
WSPN's Editorial Board shares their thoughts on Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg's recent announcement stating that Meta will no longer employ the services of fact-checkers.
Editorial: Truth hurts, and that’s a fact
WSPN's Alex Evangelista and Bowen Morrison reflect on Patriot's head coach Jerod Mayo's firing.
Opinion: Jerod Mayo should not have gotten fired
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 Kyle Zhang reflects on the usage of AI in an educational setting
Opinion: Artificial intelligence should not be used in schools
WSPN's Olivia Green reflects on the negative effects of pop culture figures in politics.
Opinion: Bringing in pop culture figures to political rallies is problematic
An image captured from the short film “Envision” screening in the WHS theater. This movie features a shy girl learning that she can change the way she presents herself in time.
Script-to-Screen rolls back the tape during Winter Week
Junior Matthew Tan plays the alto saxophone.
Winter Week kicks off with a relaxing melody from WHS’s Tri-M Music Honor Society
Join WSPN’s Mischa Lee and Elyssa Grillo as they discuss the hottest trends of this year’s winter season.
Top winter fashion trends
Join WSPN's Mischa Lee as she talks with January's artist of the month, senior Amelia Lang.
Artist of the Month: Amelia Lang
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
Join WSPN’s Mischa Lee and Elyssa Grillo as they discuss the hottest trends of this year’s winter season.
Top winter fashion trends
Join WSPN reporters Emma Zocco, Edge Wheeler and Alex Evangelista as they discuss the trends of this year's winter season.
Mens Winter Fashion 2025
Join WSPN reporters Melina Barris and Caroline Kiernan as they share some of their favorite and least favorite looks of the 2025 Golden Globes.
2025 Golden Globes looks and opinions
Join WSPN's Elyssa Grillo and Mischa Lee in an analysis of the new and recurring fall trends for 2024, and the best way to wear these items.
Top fashion trends for fall 2024
Old Money is an aesthetic that has always been popular, however it has really taken over the internet these past few years.
Old Money: An old style resurfaced
Crossword: Winter
Crossword: Winter
Crossword: Halloween
Crossword: Halloween
Crossword: Fall
Crossword: Fall
Back to school crossword
Back to school crossword
Celebrate April with WSPN's Talia and Makenzie Macchi's crossword.
Crossword: April
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
Join WSPN’s Jessi Dretler and Elyssa Grillo as they review the new movie adaptation of the famous Broadway Musical: Wicked.
From Broadway to Hollywood: Wicked makes its magic on the big screen
WSPN's Alex Evangelista and Edge Wheeler rank the songs and discuss the community impact on Lil Uzi Vert's new album "Eternal Atake 2"
“Eternal Atake 2”: Eternally disappointing
Junior Ben Hammond, the guitarist of Vagabond, belts the lyrics to "Brazil" by Declan McKenna, while playing the melody on his electric guitar. "My favorite song was 'Brazil' because I absolutely love that song," junior Vanessa Ponce said. "I think Ben sung it perfectly and it was so fun to sing along to."
Vagabond rocks the theater during Winter Week
Five saxophone players stand up and take part in a saxophone solo. wspn · Jazz Band (#3)
Jazz band swings into second semester
Senior Mattias 'Matty' Johansson races freestyle. The Wayland Community Pool hosted the meet.
The swim and dive team splashes into a successful quad meet
As his opponent grabs onto one of his legs, senior Anthony Brown gets stuck underneath.
Wrestling team pins down a victory at home quad meet
Skating towards the Hopkinton net, sophomore Lexi Roman cuts to the outside area of the ice to take advantage of a mistimed Hopkinton line change.
Girls hockey drops close game to Hopkinton
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 WSPN's 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
WPS's annual Band Fest
WPS’s annual Band Fest
Weekly Breakdown Episode 107: Annual winter week and winter sports in full swing
Weekly Breakdown Episode 107: Annual winter week and winter sports in full swing
Basketball mid-season update
Basketball mid-season update
Weekly Breakdown Episode 106: Martin Luther King day and midterm exams
Weekly Breakdown Episode 106: Martin Luther King day and midterm exams
Weekly Breakdown Episode 105: Midterm dates and winter sports In full swing
Weekly Breakdown Episode 105: Midterm dates and winter sports In full swing
Weekly Breakdown Episode 104: Super Wednesday and Wayland town library closed
Weekly Breakdown Episode 104: Super Wednesday and Wayland town library closed
Weekly Breakdown Episode 107: Annual winter week and winter sports in full swing
Weekly Breakdown Episode 107: Annual winter week and winter sports in full swing
Weekly Breakdown Episode 106: Martin Luther King day and midterm exams
Weekly Breakdown Episode 106: Martin Luther King day and midterm exams
Weekly Breakdown Episode 105: Midterm dates and winter sports In full swing
Weekly Breakdown Episode 105: Midterm dates and winter sports In full swing
Weekly Breakdown Episode 104: Super Wednesday and Wayland town library closed
Weekly Breakdown Episode 104: Super Wednesday and Wayland town library closed
Weekly Breakdown Episode 103: Christmas tree fundraiser and final classes before December break
Weekly Breakdown Episode 103: Christmas tree fundraiser and final classes before December break
Picky Eater Picks: Giacomo's Wayland
Picky Eater Picks: Giacomo’s Wayland
The Picky Eater Picks: Wayland Variety and Deli
The Picky Eater Picks: Wayland Variety and Deli
Picky Eaters Pick: Cava
Picky Eaters Pick: Cava
The Picky Eater Picks: Heirloom
The Picky Eater Picks: Heirloom
The Picky Eater Picks: Dairy Joy
The Picky Eater Picks: Dairy Joy
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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
November 29, 2021
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”

Isabella Ciasullo
April 30, 2021
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[Photo] Remember the Good News

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

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

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

Isabella Ciasullo
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

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
December 16, 2019
College

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

Aiden Chitkara, CJ Brown, and Max Brande
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

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
November 13, 2019
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