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After over a year of distance-learning, Maywood Center for Enriched Studies offers students the opportunity to participate in hybrid-learning. For the first week back on campus, students and staff adapted to a new schedule, routine, and safety protocols. Photo by Melissa Ponce

Photojournalism: A look inside school’s first week of reopening

Melissa Ponce , Editor in Chief of Design
May 1, 2021
THE RETURN OF SPORTS- CIF and LAUSD have approved the return of high school sports. Mr.Gomez, MACES Athletic Director, explains how sports practices will be conducted and gives insight to some frequently asked questions.

Return of Sports Q&A with MACES Athletic Director Mr.Gomez

Melissa Ponce, Editor in Chief of Design
March 9, 2021
FRESH AND LOCAL- Pictured above is Root of Life’s, ‘Viva La Vida Smoothie.’

Food Review: Root of Life

Melissa Ponce, Editor in Chief of Design
February 8, 2021
SENIOR YEAR DURING A PANDEMIC- During previous years, seniors looked forward to activities such as grad night, homecoming, and prom as they reached their final months as highschoolers. Yet due to the pandemic, numerous senior activities have been cancelled, leaving the Class of 2021 with mixed feelings. “I was looking forward to prom because that’s the big event we are all looking forward to and saving money for,” Daniela Gonzalez, a senior, said.

A Senior Year Like No Other

Melissa Ponce, Editor in Chief of Design
December 15, 2020
THE RESULTS ARE IN- The MACES Class of 2024 elections revealed the new officers who will represent the freshmen during their first year as high schoolers. I hope to bring everyone together as one and just make the best out of this year,” 9th grade ASB representative, Aleena Monge, said.

Class of 2024 Election Results

Melissa Ponce, Editor in Chief of Design
November 12, 2020
A PASSION FOR READING- A new student-run club, Becoming Bookworms, organized by six MACES students plans to provide access to free books to those in low-income communities. Their passion stems from their hope to expand educational opportunities despite socio-economic status. “Knowledge opens so many doors and what better way to learn than by reading a great book?” Jamie Cardona, a Becoming Bookworm member, said.

Becoming Bookworms

Melissa Ponce, Editor in chief of design
October 29, 2020
Due to the coronavirus, back to school for students is unlike any year before. As a result, students have switched to online learning, which is paired with a new set of barriers and technical difficulties. “I have a lot of [technical] difficulties when it comes to online learning...I’ve been kicked out of Zoom calls before,” Abril Zuniga, a junior, said.

Students Face a Glitchy Back to School

Melissa Ponce, Editor in Chief of Design
October 1, 2020
Eighth-grader, Aleena Monge, receives math homework help via Zoom from National Honor Society peer tutor (Photo Courtesy of Aleena Monge).

National Honor Society hosts online peer tutoring

Melissa Ponce, Features Editor
June 9, 2020
Although the pandemic has forced the switched to online learning, students who want to prepare for college can access resources online.

College help at the touch of a button

Melissa Ponce, Features Editor
June 4, 2020
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