The student newspaper and broadcast of Cedar Park High School

The Wolfpack

The student newspaper and broadcast of Cedar Park High School

The Wolfpack

The student newspaper and broadcast of Cedar Park High School

The Wolfpack

Gretchen Bakkes The Grid explores the flaws of Americas modern energy grid, one of the largest machines in the world.

Review of Gretchen Bakke’s “The Grid”

Jaden Kolenbrander, Reporter March 30, 2021

Earlier this year, Texans experienced a power outage that lasted for a week. It was a major event not only because of the dangerous weather conditions and lack of utilities but also because it exposed...

Facing forward, senior Isaac Luttrell swims the 100 breaststroke at the state swim meet. Luttrell finished 12th with a time of 59.68. I was pretty excited to finish off my senior year with state, Luttrell said. It was a lot of fun and an amazing way to end my senior swimming.

Swimming Towards State

Kaiya Wilkinson, Reporter March 25, 2021

Every morning, swimmers wake up early, go to a pool, and focus on black line underwater for two hours straight. However, it is this constant practice that helps them to achieve accomplishments even as...

Many countries have already made pledges to reduce their carbon footprint. In this years upcoming Glasgow conference, world leaders will discuss their plans to reduce their respective countries carbon footprint, according to the United Nations. And, according to Forbes, the world needs to reduce carbon footprint by 45% by 2030.

The Current State of Climate Change

Isaiah Prophet, Reporter March 24, 2021

Despite what some may say or believe, climate change is real. And if the past 14 months have taught me anything, it’s that if a large threat is left unchecked, it can have disastrous consequences. That’s...

As classes get harder and the learning environment shifts online, students are increasingly losing motivation to work. Whether it is a lack of structure or engagement, students are struggling to find ways to get motivated again. Having said that, there are many ways to renew motivation, and that starts with pushing through.

There’s Still Hope

Ruchi Sankolli, Reporter March 23, 2021

This school year has been very hard on all of us. Some of us go to school in-person, while others stay home and learn online. Either way, going to school isn’t in the ideal form that we are used to....

Smiling together, the Lady Timberwolves hold the 5A Girls Basketball State Champion trophy on March 10. After a neck and neck game, the team won 46-39 against Frisco Liberty. To win this state title is truly a blessing, sophomore captain and point guard, Gisella Maul, said. We worked so hard to get to this moment, we faced so many adversities and listened to to many people doubt us, but in the end were the state champs.

Lady Timberwolves Win Program’s First State Title

Estefani Rios, Editor-in-Chief March 15, 2021

Walking into the Alamodome on March 10, the girls basketball team was greeted by a swarm of cameras on the court ready to capture the moment the 5A State Champion was named. Though not as many people as...

Debby Barnes and her dog Pepper running through a Chances course. According to Barnes, because this course is difficult, it feels more rewarding when they are able to complete it.  I like Chances because its the hardest, so when we do one correctly it is extra exciting, Barnes said.

The Secret Life of the Librarian: Dog Training

Kaiya Wilkinson, Reporter March 12, 2021

While some people think Debby Barnes is a librarian by day and night, many don’t know that she has a secret talent; she’s a dog trainer. Not only that, but her miniature Australian shepherd, Pepper,...

Stepping out into the mat, sophomore Erika Peterson prepares for her wrestling match for the district tournament last year. Peterson was hoping to pass district and then go to regionals, however because of the pandemic the 2019-2020 season was cut short. I was pretty excited to go to regionals, Peterson said. I was glad that COVID hadnt knocked down my motivation to practice hard and succeed.

Ready to Rumble?

Rachana Kommineni, Reporter March 11, 2021

Close contact. Throwing and takedowns. Grappling holds. These actions are all characteristic of wrestling as a sport. Amid a global pandemic that encourages social distancing, it might seem nearly impossible...

The Great Gatsby is a tragedy novel written by F. Scott Fitzgerald exploring the irony and harm of true American Society. The book utilizes a variety of archetypal characters, vast and descriptive imagery and incredibly impactful themes.

“The Great Gatsby”: A Criticism of Society

Ally JohnPress, Reporter March 10, 2021

Most recently, AP English III students have been reading the book “The Great Gatsby,” a tragedy novel written by F. Scott Fitzgerald commenting on the irony of American society. I am always hesitant...

Navalny leading a protest in Moscow in 2013 about the results of the 2011 Russian legislative election. He was arrested two years earlier for participating in the same protest.

Putin’s Palace: A History of the World’s Largest Bribe Review

Jaden Kolenbrander, Reporter March 9, 2021

 If you have paid attention to the news recently, you may know about Alexey Navalny and his campaign to expose the corruption that plagues the modern Russian government. But what some seem to not know...

When the new assistant principal position became available after the departure of former AP Mitizi Powell, AP Allen Stewart jumped at the opportunity. For Stewart, getting the position meant he accomplished his dream of becoming an AP in LISD. “I sought out this school district on purpose because I did my research, and in my opinion and my research basically led me to view LISD as the number one school district to be in for an educator for someone in this profession like myself,” Stewart said. “What I’m looking forward to most is just continuing the positive spirit at the school, the positive culture at the school and building on that.

A New AP on the Block

Estefani Rios, Editor-in-Chief March 8, 2021

As students pass the front office and continue onto the westside of the school, floor to wall windows open up to the assistant principals’ offices. Joining Mr. Rogers, Mrs. Back, Mr. Pearce and Mrs....

Jared Lippe, the PALS teacher, experienced COVID-19 firsthand. I certainly had a mix of emotions when I first learned that I tested positive, said Lippe. These ranged from being angry and annoyed that I still caught it after being extremely careful for so many months, all the way to feeling absolutely grateful that my symptoms werent as bad as others.

An Experience With COVID-19

Kaiya Wilkinson, Reporter March 5, 2021

It seems as if everyday a Remind message is sent out informing students and parents that there has been yet another positive COVID-19 case on campus. As of Jan. 29, the LISD COVID dashboard shows that...

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