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The Student-Run News Site of MACES Magnet

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ON WEDNESDAYS, WE WEAR PINK- It is no secret that Hollywood’s coming-of-age movies often negate the stories of BIPOC, queer, and non-disabled teen adolescence. “That’s what blows my mind about Hollywood… they’re still afraid to tackle those issues,” Ms. Perfecto, a chemistry and physics teacher, said.

Dear Hollywood: Please do better

Daniella Hernandez, Editor-in-Chief of Content • April 29, 2021

From Sixteen Candles to Lady Bird, coming-of-age movies have been around for decades. However, the depiction of teen life Hollywood has painted over the past decades fails to portray the adolescence of...

EFFECTS OF BODY POSITIVITY- Body positivity, like any other movement, can have negative effects. “I find the idea of Body Positivity good, but I find it confusing that this generation is encouraging obesity,” an anonymous MACES student said.

Body Positivity and its effects on society

March 21, 2021

Body Positivity is a movement where all bodies are supposed to be appreciated. The movement has become a trend, but people have different opinions on how it should be promoted.    The Body...

A DIFFERENT KIND OF JUNIOR YEAR- With one semester of distance learning under their belt and an uncertain future ahead of them, juniors have felt more stressed than usual. With worries of applying to college and hoping for a “normal” senior year, they have a lot on their mind. “Junior year has been super stressful so far due to all of the teachers piling assignments on us and it just sucks being busy 24/7,” Lorraine Nunez Santana, a junior, said.

A junior year with a different level of stress

Andres Flores, Features Editor • March 19, 2021

As seniors prepare to graduate, juniors wait their turn to experience senior year after what many consider a “terrible year”; a lot are hoping their senior year will be better. “I never thought my...

CUTTING TIES - People who are toxic can take the form of friends, romantic relationships, or even family. It can be difficult to spot toxic behaviors in loved ones and even harder to cut ties with them. “Having to let go of the thought of this person has probably been one of the hardest things I’ve had to do in my life,” said anonymous.

Letting Go of Emotional Vampires

Kelly M. Avila, Opinion Editor • February 15, 2021

By Kelly Avila Toxicity can take the form of friends, family, or even romantic relationships. Often, it’s hard for someone to realize or leave a situation that has too much negativity, leaving them...

A DIFFERENT KIND OF RELATIONSHIP-As the one year mark of living with Covid-19 comes near, Valentines Day is coming to pass. The question has to be asked, how have students and their relationships been affected by the pandemic? “Normally a relationship is like hanging out with your close friend all the time. However now it’s sanitizing your hands and keeping your distance ...” Victor Moreneo, a senior, said.

Risky Relationships

Andres Flores, Features Editor • February 14, 2021

  The one-year COVID mark is coming up, and over that period of time student lives have been drastically changed. However, that hasn’t stopped students from maintaining their romantic lives. With...

WORKING DURING A PANDEMIC- The pandemic has been an opportunity for students to attain their first jobs. Yet, while also learning the value of hard work, students must follow safety precautions to slow the spread of Covid-19. “My work environment is different because we only allow 3 customers in the building at a time, there is a plexiglass sheet in between me and the customers, and we need to have masks and gloves at all times,” cashier, Kenneth Lara, said.

Adapting the Work Environment During a Pandemic

Leslie Quintana, Social Media Editor • February 11, 2021

March 13, 2020. LAUSD announced schools were to close for what the district thought was going to be two weeks as COVID-19 cases were beginning to rise. Those two weeks turned into nearly a year, changing...

ADMITTED TO A TOP 40 SCHOOL- Melissa Ponce, the Wolfpack Times’ Editor-in-Chief of Design, recently received her acceptance letter from Brown University. Given that the school has, on average, a 7 percent acceptance rate, Brown has been deemed highly-selective time-and-time again. “When I saw the banner that said ‘Welcome to Brown,’ I was in shock. It took me a few seconds to realize that I got in,” Ponce said.

Melissa Ponce: a First-Generation Brown University Admit

Daniella Hernandez, Editor-in-Chief of Content • January 29, 2021

The lack of representation in higher education can make a lot of first-generation high school seniors feel discouraged about the college application process. However, when Melissa Ponce, the Wolfpack Times’s...

Whenever a person is sick, they often feel horrible and it is hard for them to do daily actions, "It was hard waking up in the morning" said Gustavo

My Experience with COVID-19

Gustavo Morales, Online Editor • December 31, 2020

COVID-19 cases have recently spiked and everyone's health is once again at risk. Until not so long ago, I didn’t realize how serious the issue was  Because of the mandated stay-at-home order, my...

Mr. Dhall, the new social studies teacher, makes the environment in Zoom meetings fun and energetic. He provides new perspectives and insight despite the barriers of online learning. “Distance learning is restrictive, but he overcomes it to the best of his abilities. Mr. Dhall’s classes are not a bore to be in. Plus, he's pretty funny,” Luis Lopez, a senior, said.

Mr. Dhall: The Furthest from Dull

Kelly M. Avila, Opinion Editor • December 28, 2020

By Kelly M Avila   MACES is a melting pot of different personalities and the teachers are a part of what makes it such a special school. Teachers here show evident passion when working with...

Downtown, Los Angeles, with a beautiful background of the snowy mountains.

A Break that was Needed

Mohamad Saleh, Reporter • December 23, 2020

This year has been a pretty stressful year for seniors applying to college. Many seniors days have been made up of homework, practicing for finals, and writing college applications. Winter break is here...

A “NEW” MIDDLE SCHOOL EXPERIENCE- Six graders this year are stuck at home and not having the middle school experience they imagined. Despite the circumstances, they share how they are making the most out of the school year. “Well, my ideal sixth grade year was to keep my grades up and participate in clubs and meet new friends” Anthony Padilla, sixth grader said

A New Sixth Grade Experience

Ashley Padilla, Photography Editor • December 16, 2020

In a normal year, 2020 would have been a year where sixth graders would have transferred from elementary to middle school in person. But now sixth graders are stuck at home.   Losing their friends...

HOLIDAY PIE RECIPES- Ditch the store-bought pies and wow the holiday crowds with these homemade pie recipes. Happy Holidays from the Wolfpack Times!

Holiday VIPs (Very Important Pies)

Vanity Rivera, Reporter • December 3, 2020

There is always room for desert, so this holiday season save your pocket change for a slice or two of these homemade apple and pumpkin pies!  Apple Pie Ingredients: Filling  6 to 7 cups of...

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