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Wolfpack Times
The Student-Run News Site of MACES Magnet

Wolfpack Times
The Student-Run News Site of MACES Magnet

Wolfpack Times
HISTORY UNVEILED- Thanksgiving is not the fun tale many American kids believe it to be. There is a complicated history that gets shortened and glorified for the sake of selling the image that Thanksgiving has always been a lighthearted holiday with a simple and happy past. “I learned later in life the real history is much more heartbreaking for the indigenous people of the Americas,” Ms.Hanson, an art teacher, said.

Thanksgiving History, with Detail

Kelly M. Avila, Opinion Editor • November 26, 2020

By Kelly Avila The commercialization of Thanksgiving has erased its history and created a shield from the true colors of its past. Most often, when teachers tell the story of Thanksgiving, they talk...

A DIFFERENT THANKSGIVING- Due to the pandemic, people are celebrating Thanksgiving differently this year. Regardless of the changes, people have found things to be thankful for. “Although this year has been really rough, I am thankful for still having everyone I care about alive and healthy,” Diego Flores, a junior, said.

Thanksgiving Under Different Circumstances

Bruno Bustamante, Online Editor • November 25, 2020

Time and time again, Thanksgiving has received backlash over its dark history. However, to many Americans, it’s history isn’t the reason why they celebrate it. Thanksgiving has become a holiday when...

FIAMBRE - A Guatemalan dish made in the month of November. This holiday dish is made from a different combination of canned food.

Fiambre a Traditional Guatemalan Dish

Ashley Padilla, Photography Editor • November 23, 2020

Fiambre started out from the tradition in Guatemala of taking the favorite food of passed family members to the cemeteries for the Day of the Dead. However, the tradition continues for all of November....

INTERACT GIVES BACK- The MACES Interact Club is creating Thanksgiving dinner food boxes for those in need. The food was collected through a canned food drive hosted by the club. “Many people, even in our own neighborhoods, face many hardships and we should try our best to help them in any way that we can, even if it’s just by giving them some of our time,” Anahy Barajas, senior Interactor said.

The MACES Interact Club

Leslie Quintana, Social Media Editor • November 19, 2020

Chartered in 2018, the MACES Interact Club is a community service club with a mission to help and serve both the school and the community. As the founding president of the club and social media editor...

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

Many believe that the stories written in books have the power to transform minds. This idea led to the formation of a project called Becoming Bookworms. The recent project founded by Vanity Rivera and...

ENGAGED FOR CHANGE'S FIRST FUNDRAISER- Members (from left to right) Layla Rodriguez, Nayelly Solis, Briana Heredia, and Rebecca Romero hosted their first event at MACES on September 19, 2020. “Making a difference in the community by giving back to those in need has been a passion and a goal at the same time but I treat it more, as a rule, to live by if that makes sense”, said Rodriguez.

Seniors are Engaged for Change

Wendy Caldera, Social Media Editor • October 28, 2020

Engaged for Change is a project created by seniors Briana Heredia, Layla Rodriguez, Rebecca Romero, and Nayelly Solis. They hope to make changes in their communities and to make people smile.  This...

A FEW RECOLLECTIONS FROM THE PAST- Daniella Hernandez, the daughter of Maria Hernandez, recalls her mom’s journey battling breast cancer. Despite witnessing her mom at her weakest point in life, Hernandez still acknowledges the good it brought to her family. “The diagnosis definitely made me realize that everyone’s time on Earth is borrowed. Life is too short not to tell people how much they mean to you,” Hernandez said.

Let Me Tell You About My Best Friend

Daniella Hernandez, Editor in Chief of Content • October 19, 2020

The fact that we were sitting on opposite sides of the room made it feel like an interrogation. She looked at me in a way that made me feel guilty for not believing her. I guess women’s intuition...

THE START OF A PASSION- Seven years ago Heber Marquez volunteered to help teach impoverished kids in Sierra Leone. This experience changed his life forever. “Ever since then I fell in love with helping people again,” Heber said.

Heber Marquez is “Mr. Maywood”

Andres Flores, Features Editor • October 16, 2020

Every community has individuals who do nothing but try and improve everyone else’s situation. Those individuals deserve time in the limelight, and in this case, that individual is Heber Marquez.  Coming...

CHROMEBOOK OVERLOAD - The transition to distance learning has left students to heavily rely on their school issued Chromebooks. However the devices are not holding up, which has left students unmotivated to go on with their school day. “Everytime I use my Chromebook I can’t get into my Zoom meetings, the internet is bad, it’s so slow, and my teachers tell me I have microphone issues,” Alvarado said.

Chromebook Catastrophe

Emily Mojica, Managing Editor • October 14, 2020

Lagging screens, multiple trips to the IT technician, and frustrated students: If this sounds familiar, you aren’t alone. Students are relying on their school issued Chromebook devices now more than...

In order from left to right: Matthew Sanabria, Andres Gonzalez, Edwin Meza

MACES Students Mean Business

Vanity Rivera • June 10, 2020

Dreaming big is a familiar concept to some MACES students. They work hard towards their ambitions to become successful members of society.  Those students follow their dreams by bulking up resumes with...

Photo of the Week

June 2, 2020

Student Thoughts: Infographic depicts different student ideas on the best and worst gifts.

Best and Worst Valentine’s Gifts

Emily Mojica, Managing Editor • February 13, 2020

Were you lost when it came to Valentine's Day shopping this year? Did you get a sweater with your lover's face on it or the iconic basic teddy bear with some chocolates? Too bad your valentine didn’t...

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