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The Student-Run News Site of MACES Magnet

Wolfpack Times

The Student-Run News Site of MACES Magnet

Wolfpack Times

FIGHT TO PERFECTION—An assortment of flowers spread out at the grocery store. Arranging the perfect floral bouquet is a common activity for Galentine’s Day.

Girls just wanna have fun

Jocelyn Piceno, Feature’s Editor February 13, 2025

Valentine’s Day has always been about love and couples celebrating that love, but Galentine’s Day aimed for the opposite—it aimed for a day of girls and their friendship. Couples celebrate the big...

NEW BEGINNINGS—Dr. Salvador Torres, the new principal, poses for a headshot after being interviewed by students. He explained his background and discussed plans for the future of MACES.

Greeting Dr. Salvador Torres: A new chapter begins

Jocelyn Piceno, Feature’s Editor February 11, 2025

With work employment location never straying from the area, Dr. Salvador Torres, the new principal, is welcomed to the campus. He discusses his visions for the school and shares a bit about his background....

THREADING THE HOOK - At the final meeting of the semester, Emely Cardenas, President of the Crochet Club, teaches MACES Principal Gabriel Duran how to crochet in Ms. Hanson's room (4-101).

Crocheting the stress away

Ricardo Santiago, Editor-In-Chief January 7, 2025

It began with “Crochet is my life,” spoken by senior Emely Cardenas, the president of the Crochet Club, during last year’s Academic Decathlon competition. What started as a personal passion project...

WHERE DREAMS ARE MADE - The college center, located near the student store, is open to all. During the college ambassador’s sixth meeting, Ms Sanchez, a second year community college student, shares insights into navigating the transfer process.

Countdown to college

Ricardo Santiago, Editor-In-Chief November 15, 2024

College application deadlines are rapidly approaching: UC and CSU deadlines are set for December 2, and the Common App regular decision is due January 1. As college seasons loom over us, students at MACES...

SAVORY STRAWBERRIES. Priscilla Anderson bakes and creates delicious sweets that showcase her incredible talents. Chocolate covered strawberries are fully customizable and can be adorned with whatever.

Tasty delights: October’s striking bakes

Jocelyn Piceno, Features Editor November 5, 2024

        Most people admire their parents from afar, looking up to them and observing their everyday life. But it’s almost always just that, observing. Priscilla Anderson, a senior, decided she would...

AFTER HOURS. In the after hours of the Universal Studios Hollywood theme park, gates reopen into a land full of fun and thrilling scary adventures. One of those adventures is a lat night talk with Chucky, a well-known fictional serial killer.

Choose your own adventure: Best haunted houses

Jocelyn Piceno, Features Editor November 3, 2024

        As people race to find the perfect costume, they’re also on the hunt to find a place that will give them the scare of their life.         Generally, people want to avoid the mild clown...

SNAP! Meet Aliah Cruz, the ASB President, as she smiles into the camera after creating videos for what is in store next from the ASB committee, something she is very passionate about. Cruz is a Senior at MaCES who is part of the ASB Board, also a captain in cheer, who is passionate about making a difference in this school for not only the present students, but as well as the future to come. “I just want [for] everyone to have choice and comfortability,”  Cruz said.

ASB Insider: Q&A with ASB’s Board President on Leadership, Spirit, and Thoughts

Santiago Munoz, Opinion Editor September 14, 2024

Who do you see everywhere right next to events? That's right; Leadership! Be prepared to go through the thoughts and ideas of Leadership's very own ASB President, Aliah Cruz. Cruz is a senior, being here...

Leading the way with Innovation and Passion! - George Ramirez, a senior, showing off his best smile into the camera. Just previously, Ramirez and the rest of the leadership team were creating new promotion videos that will soon reveal the homecoming theme. "I will show my support by offering help if needed from the whole leadership class and myself," Ramirez said.

ASB Insider: A Q&A with Our Board Treasurer on Leadership, Vision, and School Spirit

Emily Estrada, Managing Editor September 14, 2024

Ever wondered where your hard-earned fundraiser dollars end up or how student events get funded? Get ready to dive in into the world of brilliant ideas with this year's ASB Treasurer, George Ramirez. Ramirez...

Erick Sanchez: Social Media Maven. ASB Social Media Manager Erick Sancez, senior at Ma.C.E.S., serves the student body by actively informing them about sport, club, and school-sponsored events through the usage of social media. Aside from media duties, Sanchez is actively involved in the creation of school-sponsored events. Sanchez believes that if social media is used in the right way, he, as social media manager, would be able to persuade students to participate in more events. Previously, Sanchez participated in various extracurricular activities, with an expertise in Ma.C.E.S. Cheer. As the previous and current cheer captain, Sanchez learned to start initiatives and take on the role of responsibility. “We want to focus on student content and on the needs, wants, and interests of the MaCES students," says Sanchez.

ASB Insider: A Q&A with ASB Social Media Manager on Leadership, Spirit, and Ideas

Jocelyn Piceno, Features Editor September 14, 2024

As the school year passes on, there's one team behind everything: the Associated Student Body (ASB). ASB is in charge of building school spirit, creating fun events, and keeping the school in check. In...

Marco Magana in Uniform

ANCHORS AWEIGH FOR WOLFPACK GRAD

Lalaney Payan February 15, 2024

     When the hats are tossed, sheepskins handed out, and many-a-tearful-hug given, most now newly branded “adults” prepare for the plunge into college life. However, for many, their paths don’t...

Blending Old Wisdom with New Realities

Lalaney Payan and Angelie Perez February 15, 2024

     The 21st Century is the age where love has taken its path through the digital realm. But the timeless essence of old fashion romance lingers through many and it's the light that many try to navigate...

Brianna Penaloza speaking at the music concert on December 6th before the performance commenced.

FaCES of MaCES: Brianna Penaloza

Emily Estrada, Girl’s Sports Editor December 15, 2023

As this year comes to an end, graduating seniors have one semester left until they receive their diplomas. Many seniors have been submitting their college applications while working to finish this semester...

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