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The student newspaper and broadcast of Cedar Park High School

The Wolfpack

The student newspaper and broadcast of Cedar Park High School

The Wolfpack

On Jan. 30, CP Night will be held to aid incoming freshmen with course selection. “While we focus a lot on incoming 9th graders, we encourage all of our grade levels to come out because we’ll highlight ACC, advanced programs, [and] all of our extracurricular options,” Colman said. “Anyone who is still struggling with a decision about what to do [or] how to progress [have the option] to pick and choose.”

CP Night Spotlight

Caroline Howard, Reporter January 28, 2024

Taking the next step and transitioning from middle to high school can be stressful, but with the aid of Cedar Park High School’s counselors, assistant principals and staff, students as well as parents...

I love Sonic Diet Coke but every time I buy a large drink theres always too much ice. To find a solution to this problem, my family and I did an experiment to figure out how much soda was actually in a large drink with ice and whether or not a medium drink without ice had more soda.

Soda-rn Good

Kassidy Wilkinson, Reporter January 28, 2024

History books claim that oil is the nation's “liquid gold,” however, I disagree. The real liquid gold isn’t pumped from the ground and sold in 42-gallon oil barrels—instead, it arrives in a tall,...

Jonathan’s Corner

Jonathan Levinsky, Reporter January 28, 2024

Join Jonathan as he gives his brief takes and opinions on the NFL playoffs so far.

Comedian Jo Koy gave an infamous Golden Globes monologue as the host of the event this year. His jokes caused a lot of controversy and speculation over the internet, leading to disapproval and hate over his “jokes.

Not Here For It

Julia Seiden, Reporter January 25, 2024

Two Sundays ago, on Jan. 7, I sat down on the couch to watch the 81st annual Golden Globes. I was pretty excited to watch this year’s Golden Globes, with all of the new media that came out last year...

Pictured above is the local Streets to Success campaign that juniors Jen and Roselyn Nguyen have organized. Their ultimate goal is to bring education to homeless children. “We work with a lot of kids and we see that if they don’t have an education it’s a disadvantage for them,” Jen said. “I feel very sad for these little kids that lack [an education] so I think [the project] is such a great way to make not just myself more educated on the matters but everyone else.” Used with permission from Roselyn Nguyen

Success For the Streets

Julia Seiden, Reporter January 19, 2024

Dirty pavement absorbs the blazing heat from the sun as it beats down on the few souls brave enough or forced to be standing in the sauna of what an Austin summer is. One can see the waves of heat coming...

Junior Swimmer Ella Mongenel commits to the University of Texas to continue her academic and athletic career on the Women’s Swim and Dive team. She has been in communication with the Longhorn swimming staff since June, and committed in November. “Even though swimming is so individualized when you compete,having teammates there to support you makes a big difference,” Mongenel said. “I am thankful for all the people that I have met throughout my swimming career and how they helped me push through.”

Diving Into the Future

Penny Moreno, Reporter January 19, 2024

She waits in anticipation for the phone call that could change her life. Thinking of all the hard work that she has put into her training and the people that have motivated her to get to where she is today,...

Researching todays stock market and looking for trends, junior Mason Crews competes with his twin brother Owen Crews in the DECA Stock Market Game. According to Mason, working as a team makes it easier to spot trends that would negatively affect their value. “There’s been a few times where I found something I thought would work and then Owen found some sort of trend or something that makes it look like [a stock] is going to go up,” Mason said. “Then we don’t [buy] it and the next day it goes up 40%. Or I research the stocks for the day and I don’t find anything but Owen finds something that’s going to go up 40% the next day.”

Out of Stock

Kassidy Wilkinson, Reporter January 17, 2024

Trading on the stock market is a gamble. A wrong mistake or bad day could cause a person to lose half their worth while a lucky guess could earn a person $100,000 in profit. Creating a new business involves...

A list of eight Christmas volunteer spots in Austin to help spread joy to everyone this holiday season.

Holiday Cheer Means Volunteer

Caroline Howard, Reporter December 22, 2023

As the breeze becomes colder with every passing day, dressing for warmth becomes a necessity. The holiday season is getting closer and closer, and the thought of Christmas is on everyone’s mind. However,...

This busy holiday season is usually portrayed as a time of joy seeping through the air. What else seems to be seeping through the air? Stress, procrastination, coldness and more. Hopefully, this list can prove helpful in the endeavor that is gift giving and get one thing off the to-do checklist. Graphic by Jane Yermakov

Snow Much Love

Jane Yermakov, Reporter December 21, 2023

‘Tis the season of frantically buying gifts, getting shocked by the dramatic changes in the weather and thinking about the looming excitement of the nearing holiday. All through the house not a thing...

“I was very happy to hear the OG season was coming back,” junior Gulin Gurbuz said. “It’s very nostalgic for me and I am sad [the old map] is gone now. Fortnite has definitely made me more friends because it lets me talk to a lot of different people, and it [also] helps strengthen [our] connections.” Fortnite images courtesy of Epic Games

Return of the OG

Caroline Howard, Reporter December 21, 2023

A loud blare echoes in the headsets of many, indicating that the circle has once again reduced in size. As player after player runs from the damage-inflicting storm, fights break out amongst those who...

Wrapping the fabric around the vase, senior Lillian Dodds works on the December arrangement for the Flower Pack subscription. “I think its really important to get kids really interested in something because a lot of people take floral design just for like the art credit,” Dodds said. “But I think if theres a lot of money going into it and people can see how cool floral design is, then that can really inspire a lot of kids to maybe want to be florists.”

Business is Blooming

Mia Morneault, Reporter December 20, 2023

Dandelions, Tiger Lilies and Beargrass, oh my. The advanced floral design class is starting up their annual subscription-based fundraiser once again. Advised by Floral Design teacher Mackenzie Morton,...

At the customized field, the teams huddle and congratulate each other after both winning. No scores are kept, and no rules are implemented, but at the end of the day, everyone comes out victorious. “The thing about miracle league is that it is not so self serious, it’s just for fun,” coach and CP Alum Lauren Kriss said. “Theres a huge emphasis on bonding. You know, when I 
coach, Im not over there yelling that they shouldve thrown the ball to third base. Its all about cheerleading and making people feel like they’re on a team.” Photo courtesy of Austin Miracle League, used with permission

The Next Inning

Heidi Williams, Reporter December 20, 2023

Two runners on base, two outs, bottom of the ninth and a tied ball game. The outfielders are playing duck, duck, goose, and first and second base are playing catch. A coach strides to the pitcher's mound...

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