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The Student-Run News Site of MACES Magnet

Wolfpack Times

The Student-Run News Site of MACES Magnet

Wolfpack Times

A WORD FROM THE COLLEGE CENTER - Since the beginning of August, UC and CSU applications have been open for students to apply. The deadline is approaching, and the College Center is notifying everyone that is applying to take advantage of the time now. “The college center will be hosting an "I Applied to College" event on November 12th after school in an effort to encourage student to complete and submit before the November 30th deadline. We are constantly posting on the MaCES college center IG and Schoology with new and updated information regarding additional resources and scholarships. The college ambassadors are checking in with their peers every Monday during homeroom,” Ostos said.

Halfway Through the UC Application Process

David Lopez Jr., Editor in Chief November 3, 2021

From August 1 to November 30, seniors planning to attend a UC are filling out and completing their UC applications. Over two months in, seniors are in different stages of the process. Since the UC application...

As the City of Bell aims to sell two major mobile home parks and displace hundreds of families, the mobile home residents fight back with organization, demonstration, meeting with council members, and even going as far as to create their own certified non-profit organization, known as the New Dawn of Bell Home Owner Association, in hopes that they could purchase the property themselves. As new developments begin to pop up, for example, Border X Brewery and Tesla charging stations which are located on Pine and Gage in the City of Bell, residents should begin to worry that their low-income and predominantly Hispanic neighborhood may soon be taken over by a new crowd. “...Los que vivimos aquí en las mobile homes...nos están discriminado, porque? Porque somos familias de bajo recursos. Aquí la mayoría somos hispanos, por eso, yo creo, [Those who live here in the mobile homes… they are discriminating us, why? Because we are low-income families. The majority of residents here are Hispanic, that's why,] said Merli Albizurez, Vice President of the New Dawn of Bell Home Owner Association. (Alejandra A. Martinez)

El Pueblo Primero: City of Bell residents pressure money-hungry council members to keep their homes

Kate De La Torre, Broadcast Editor June 8, 2021

Over the course of many years, low-income cities in California have experienced rent increases due to new developments brought in by city council members and developers. It’s been witnessed in Boyle...

JUSTICE FOR ISAIAS CERVANTES, DEFUND THE COPS - After non-stop police brutality cases in the United States, Maywood and Cudahy community members experience a case closer than expected  after Isaias Cervantes, a 25-year-old man with Autism was shot by Los Angeles sheriffs in his own home. Tragedies like the one the Cervantes family experienced due to police intervention not only show that cops are incapable of properly handling mental health situations, but that they should also be defunded in order to invest in proper mental health resources for cities all over the United States. “...Historically, the sheriff uses brute force and they don't have the sensitivity or the training to interact with anyone who has anyone who has a sort of mental health [issue]. I don't think they know how to de-escalate any situation, I think they just escalate,” said Juliana Lacoste, a freelance photographer and activist based in Los Angeles county.

Wake up Maywood: The Police is not equipped to serve mental-health related calls

Kate De La Torre, Broadcast Editor June 7, 2021

When dialing 911, a person normally expects to receive help from a “well” trained officer. However, police support is not too visible when it comes to mental-illness-related calls in black and brown...

Universal Studios: Class of 2021

Universal Studios: Class of 2021

Daniela Olmedo, Editor in Chief of Content May 28, 2021

Through social media, students have heard the news about an upcoming opportunity to attend Universals Studios Hollywood during the months of May and June for $75.  The ongoing pandemic has made an...

STUDENT VACCINATIONS- Many students who have gotten vaccinated highly recommend for others to do so as well. “It's better to get vaccinated now because with a simple vaccine you are saving so many lives, including your own.” Kate De La Torre, a senior, said.

Vaccinated Students Try to Put a Stop to the Pandemic

Kiana Tapia, Editorial Editor May 7, 2021

The concern of many parents today is how each individual person will react to the vaccine. With two vaccines available to the public, students are now eligible to get vaccinated.  Parents are worried...

SPRING BREAK CODING CAMP- The MACES Computer Science Honor Society hosted its Inaugural Computer Science Camp during spring break. “Many students wished the camp was longer than 1 hour and 30 minutes and said that they would definitely come back the following year,” Alanis Cruz, a sophomore and president of CSHS, said.

MaCES Computer Science Honor Society Launches Inaugural CS Camp

Emily Mojica, Managing Editor May 5, 2021

Maywood Center for Enriched Studies’s Computer Science Honor Society (CSHS) hosted over 30 students during its inaugural Spring Coding Camp. Students in grades 6-12 spent their spring break learning...

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

Assistant Principal Mr.Meza checks the temperature of freshman Juliary Chavelas on March 27. All students are required to get their temperature checked prior to entering the school. Those with temperatures...

The candidates running for the position of ASB vice-president are Itzia Corona, Melissa Gonzalez, and Lucia Langaney (in alphabetical order). Itzia is involved in sideline and competitive cheer and yearbook. Melissa is a member of the National Honors Society, MESA, Class of 2023 club, softball, and ASB. Lucia is a member of the National Honors Society, MESA, Interact club, girls volleyball, and Girls Who Code.

Q&A with the ASB candidates for vice-president

April 27, 2021

  Q: Why did you decide to run for this position? Itzia: I’ve always liked being involved with the school. I try to be involved with the school as much as I can. By being in leadership, students...

The candidates running for the position of ASB president are Noemi Alvarado and Katelyn Chacon (in alphabetical order). Noemi is a member of the National Honors Society, MESA, Girls Who Code, Science Bowl, Roots and Shoots club, and volunteers in various places. Katelyn is a member of the National Honors Society, MESA, and girls soccer.

Q&A with the ASB candidates for president

April 27, 2021

  Q: Why did you decide to run for this position? Noemi: I decided to run for ASB president because I would love the opportunity to serve our student body and improve school culture by helping...

The candidate running for the position of ASB treasurer is Uriah Rodriguez and the candidate running for the position of class president is Alondra Mariscal. Uriah is a member of the National Honors Society, MESA, ASB, boys volleyball, and Interact club. Alondra is a member of MESA, leadership, and is currently attending a program offered by the California State University, Los Angeles.

Q&A with the ASB candidates for treasurer and class president

April 27, 2021

  Q: Why did you decide to run for this position? Uriah: I decided to run for the ASB treasurer this up-and-coming year for multiple reasons. Firstly, I wanted to continue my engagement in the...

MACES YEARBOOK - Get the Maywood Center for Enriched Studies 2020-2021 yearbook today. “There are so many amazing things happening; you will be very happily surprised if you do buy a yearbook and see what your classmates are creating,” Ms. Torres, yearbook advisor said.

Yearbook Q&A with Adviser Ms. Torres

Emily Mojica, Managing Editor March 16, 2021

Q: Can students still submit photos? A: “Yes, currently we have the Image Share App open and students can still submit photos that way. We also have a gmail account where you can email photos and...

A TIME TO CELEBRATE WOMEN- National Women’s History Month highlights the countless contributions women have had in history, science, and society. “We need to start giving space to talk to womxn of all backgrounds,” Ms. Navarro, a biology teacher and ASB adviser, said.

National Women’s History Month: Let’s celebrate women

Daniella Hernandez, Editor-in-Chief of Content March 15, 2021

In the United States, March is National Women’s History Month—a time to acknowledge the immense impact that women have had on American history. This is also a time to create a space for all women to...

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