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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
MIXED ELECTION FEELINGS- The data recorded from Wolfpack Times reporters shows that 50 percent have positive feelings about the election results. On the other hand, the other 50% of reporters have neutral feelings about the election results. “I’m glad about the results, although I don’t agree with some things Biden says I feel out of the two options he was the least worse,” Leslie Chang, reporter, said.

Staff Editorial: Press Members Post Feelings of the 2020 Presidential Election

Kiana Tapia, Editorial Editor • November 22, 2020

As the day of the 2020 presidential election drew closer, the nerves of many only worsened. The thought of having Donald J. Trump and Joseph Biden as presidential candidates racing for the victory of the...

SLEEPING THROUGH CLASS- A big concern for students is the effect distance learning will have in the long and short term as students struggle to stay engaged during class. “It’s really hard to focus and pay attention when I’m in my own comfort zone than when we were in school where I had a working environment.” Anthony Juarez, a freshman, said

Snoozing Off Zoom

Destiny Juarez, Reporter • November 17, 2020

For many students last semester, school felt optional. However, now that being present means turning on the computer, students and teachers alike are struggling to stay positive.  Over the summer,...

I can’t vote yet but my opinion matters, I’m asking you to lead an equal country where the power of love overcomes the love of power.

To my next president: Embrace the power of love, not the love of power

Vanity Rivera, Reporter • November 3, 2020

Dear Future President, I know that I am not old enough to officially vote, but you should know that I’m aware that whatever path you put this country on affects me and my future, along with everyone...

YOU ARE NEVER TOO YOUNG TO USE YOUR VOICE AND MAKE A CHANGE

The Road to Find: Student Art and Social Justice

Kate De La Torre, Broadcast Editor and Illustrator • October 31, 2020

George Floyd’s murder in May of 2020 ignited The Black Lives Matter (BLM)  movement once again, encouraging many students to speak out on the injustice the Black community has endured for years due...

ISSUES TO BE SOLVED-MACES student, Steven Hernandez, sends a letter to the new president on the topic of climate change.”Climate change is destroying the earth and we are fueling it, we need your help to stop it from getting worse.”

Message to my next president: Climate change is real

Steven Hernandez, News Editor • October 30, 2020

Dear Future President, The beginning to a new decade had a terrible start from a disease that took the lives of millions to riots across the country. However, there is one thing that has been ignored...

Illustration above depicts a Jack-O-Lantern, bringing out the spirit of Halloween.

Is the Urban Legends Experience Worth the Cost?

Johnathan Cordero, Illustrator • October 25, 2020

    The Urban Legends Experience at the Orange County Fair is a fun alternative way to celebrate Halloween during these unprecedented times. The event runs 24 ghoulish nights, Wednesday...

LOGGING INTO CLASS- With quarantine still going on students head into a digital school year, but students are beginning to experience some struggles from online learning. Issues have come up such as login problems, zoom crashes, and even websites crashing. “Online classes can be a struggle because my internet can randomly go out and I can lose an important part of the lessons,” Paulux Carrillo, a senior, said.

Online Learning: Beneficial or Problematic?

Steven Hernandez, News Editor • October 23, 2020

The new school year has begun and students are adjusting to this new style of learning. Last semester, students experienced online learning but this year it has some minor changes.   Schedules have...

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF DIGITAL LEARNING- Students all across the nation are stuck at home during the pandemic. Distance learning has led to increased levels of burnout from students. "I have felt burned out, normally right after my last class," Hector Cardenas said.

Digital burnout

Andres Flores, Features editor • October 22, 2020

It has been two months since the school year started—a year that has been completely digital. Already, students have started to feel burned out by taking online classes. The American Academy of Pediatrics...

LOVE WINS-A world that Ruth Bader Ginsburg wanted to live in, where love and equality are superior than anything else. For 27 years Bader fought for what she believed in, which was the rights of others. She emphasized that all the world needs is a little bit of love for everyone to be happy. "No matter what gender or race you were, she believed in equality for all," an anonymous student stated.

Ruth Bader’s Chair Affecting Various Communities

Kiana Tapia, Editorial Editor • October 21, 2020

Most know her as Ruth Bader Ginsburg, some may even know her as the Notorious RBG, but ultimately she is the driven, argumentative Joan Ruth Bader. She was dedicated to ending the issue of gender inequality....

THE UNITED STATES IS HURTING STUDENTS- The U.S. had a very late and poor response towards the pandemic. As a result, students are now experiencing an uncomfortable situation. "Teachers move a little too fast, time management at home is difficult, and virtual learning is very different," Valerie Cervantes, a freshman said.

Losing to COVID, and Ourselves

Enrique Galeana, A&E Editor • October 14, 2020

We’re definitely going back to school… but in the U.S., not anytime soon. The decision to return to going back to school is a simple one. Most students would love to return, but without proper health...

Money and Our Officers: With the increase in protests all throughout the U.S following George Floyd's death, there was a rise in demands to defund the police. Funding towards officers should be allocated to community organizations and into community reparations. “The best solution would be to decrease the police funds and make them rebuild the system,” said Lara, a senior.

Defund the Police Doesn’t Mean Abolish it

Kelly Avila, Opinion Editor • October 6, 2020

Throughout United States history, race has always come up in key events that have changed the nation. Disregarding the faults of those who oppressed others in the name of history downplays the horrors...

Due to the coronavirus, back to school for students is unlike any year before. As a result, students have switched to online learning, which is paired with a new set of barriers and technical difficulties. “I have a lot of [technical] difficulties when it comes to online learning...I’ve been kicked out of Zoom calls before,” Abril Zuniga, a junior, said.

Students Face a Glitchy Back to School

Melissa Ponce, Editor in Chief of Design • October 1, 2020

As students begin to settle into the first months of online learning, they face a new set of challenges, unlike in previous years. From getting kicked out of Zoom calls to a new schedule, students share...

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