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Wolfpack Times

The Student-Run News Site of MACES Magnet

Wolfpack Times

A SENIOR YEAR UNIMAGINED- The Class of 2021 had an unimaginable year in which staying motivated was a challenge. If more in-person events were to have been planned, seniors may have been more motivated for school. “For seniors it's all about time stamps, like class t-shirts, and prom,” Christopher Ascencio, a senior, said.

A Senior Year Unimagined

Kiana Tapia, Editorial Editor June 3, 2021

The year that the majority of students look forward to is their SENIOR year. The last year of their secondary education is supposed to be the most fun, filled with memories, and most importantly has graduation....

How students feel about the 2020-2021 School year

How students feel about the 2020-2021 School year

Anthony Marquez, Reporter May 28, 2021

  This interesting school year is finally ending. Although it wasn't what students had expected, it does look hopeful now that vaccines and the school hybrid model are in effect. Some thought that...

Graphic by Emily Mojica

Why you should join the Wolfpack Times

Emily Mojica, Managing Editor May 17, 2021

With the 2020-2021 academic school year coming to an end, many students are finalizing their courses for the following semester. However, it’s not too late to add the Wolfpack Times journalism course...

CLASS OF 2021 - The pandemic led to the cancelation several school-related activities and in-person classes. For the class of 2021, senior year was mostly spent at home online all day, making it hard to find a sense of normalcy. “As a senior, I feel that I missed out on a lot. I was really looking forward to senior events because it’s our last year in high school and I wanted to make memories with my classmates and friends before we go off to college,” Elissa Ramos, a senior, said.

Class of 2021: Senior Dissatisfaction

Kelly Avila, Opinion Editor April 23, 2021

School clubs, games, movie nights, powderpuff, homecoming, grad night, prom,  even getting to enjoy class with friends—all cancelled.  Not only did the pandemic put a pause on everyday routines,...

The media has always played an important role in how people strive to appear, and as it begins to expand to younger audiences more and more, it is also important to begin to display diversity  with body types, race, and sexuality. "....Growing up the beauty standards were being skinny, have no flaws whatsoever and I’m so happy we’re finally getting rid of that beauty standard because realistically, who even looks like that in real life?” Nell Henry, a body-positivity activist, shared.

Social Media’s Impact on Self-love

Kate De La Torre, Broadcast Editor April 6, 2021

It’s pretty clear that social media platforms have an impact on people's self-confidence. Whether that impact is negative or positive really depends on the individual and what they have been influenced...

STOP POLICING WOMEN'S BODIES  - Women can't catch a break. Not only do women get scrutinized without a clear reason, but they have to put up with random moments of harassment. "No one should fear being raped or sexualized just because of their gender or the type of clothing they wear," Hailey Rios, a sophomore, said.

Policing women’s bodies is unacceptable

Enrique Galeana, A&E Editor March 20, 2021

It's National Women’s History Month, which means all women deserve to be appreciated. It also means that more needs to be done to stop the shaming of women’s bodies.    For starters, what...

VACCINATION FEAR- As vaccines begin to be administered, some people are deciding to opt-out of receiving it. Some people fear that it will infect them with coronavirus or are afraid of the side effects. However, in order to get out of this pandemic, a large number of the population must get fully vaccinated.“We should look to get rid of these viruses rather than spread them” Mr. Nolasco said.

Vaccines should be made mandatory

Gustavo Morales, Online Editor March 14, 2021

It’s been nearly a year since the pandemic started and the vaccines are finally starting to roll-out for the general public. The question is: should the vaccine be optional? The first group of people...

As children begin to become more exposed to the online world, their safety is put at risk.  “Tech companies are reporting a boom in online photos and videos of children being sexually abused — a record 45 million illegal images were flagged last year alone — exposing a system at a breaking point and unable to keep up with the perpetrators,” according to an article titled, “An Explosion in Online Sex Abuse: What You Need to Know,” published on The New York Times.

The Dangers of the Internet: Online Predators

Kate De La Torre, Broadcast Editor February 23, 2021

Witnessing a 5-year-old with a technological device glued to their face is pretty normal in modern-day society. Although these gadgets work wonders when a child needs to be tamed for a long span of time,...

ME AND MY UNBROKEN HEART - Valentine's Day approaches and I have no Valentine. This year I'm okay with that. This year I'll put aside the bitterness and enjoy being me.

Why Valentine’s Day is Abysmal

Enrique Galeana, A&E Editor February 14, 2021

Being single this year means there is something to look forward to next year. Being single next year means there’s the year after that. If the situation doesn’t change by then, then I have nothing...

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

If you are thinking about grabbing a refreshing smoothie or a healthy meal, head over to Root of Life in Huntington Park.  At a corner on East Florence Ave, you’ll find a small kitchen and juicery....

(Artwork by Wes Hack, @whaackart on Instagram) EXPRESSING INJUSTICE THROUGH ART- Any art form, whether it be painting, drawing, photography, or writing, has the ability to open people’s hearts and minds to whatever is being communicated in the work. “Making activist art means giving a voice to those who have been silenced…” Cat said.

Spreading Awareness through Artistic Expression

Kate De La Torre, Broadcast Editor January 19, 2021

2020: A year full of impatience, anger, ignorance, and injustice. During the midst of an ongoing pandemic, it feels like the greater pandemic is America’s systemic failures. Though times have been tough,...

The spread of the coronavirus has changed students’ daily routines, yet, it has also helped some develop news interests and hobbies. “I found out I like anime. Lately I’ve been watching shows back to back,” Katelyn Chacon said

What COVID has been like this Year in MACES

David Lopez Jr., Reporter December 24, 2020

Since the beginning of quarantine, life has been a bit weird, with learning how to adapt to the changes, and the guidelines to not contracting the virus. Many panicked in the beginning, and now it’s...

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