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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

Students reach for energy drinks as concerns about their health effects continue to grow. “I think social media has turned energy drinks into a trendy habit,” junior Lydia Ou said. The increasing use of highly caffeinated drinks among teens raised serious concerns among doctors, parents and educators.

The High Cost of Energy

Kasandra Reynoso, Reporter May 13, 2026

The growing popularity of energy drinks among teenagers has raised serious concerns about their potential effects on students’ health. That concern has become even more urgent following the death of...

Musical theatre class runs through “Footloose” during their dress rehearsal. Senior student director Mia Morneault says how much she’s enjoyed working with the cast and crew. “I am very proud of all the cast and crew who worked as hard on it as I have. A lot of people care about [this show],” Morneault said. “I have a lot of friends on the cast and on the crew, but I’ve also grown and gained friendships through the show, even as director where I may be a little more stricter than normal. And I am very grateful for everyone I’ve gotten to work with.”

Step In A New Direction

Caius Asuncion, Reporter May 1, 2026

After several shows and musicals directed from the staff of the department, it's time for the staff to pass the directing baton to the seniors. This year, the student directors prepared for “Footloose”...

 At the 5A state champion Gold Medal Ceremony, band directors Christopher Yee, Jordan Openshaw, Kendall Santos, Roland Chavez and Jeremiah Armstrong celebrate their excellence. They said they hope to continue this success into the next school year with Santos as the new head director. “The challenge will be trying to see the various outcomes of any decision and carefully, and slowly, bringing those decisions to life,” Santos said. “The most impactful part of the new role is helping guide the vision and culture of the program.” Photo Courtesy of CPHS Band

A New Era

Lane Cooper, Reporter April 25, 2026

Following their seventh consecutive year winning the state championship, Associate Director of Bands Kendall Santos was announced to be the next head band director beginning fall 2026. After working for...

Sitting in a line of artwork, senior art student Kaemon Kato’s painting titled “Right Side of History” is displayed for attendees of the district’s art showcase. Kato’s painting is a political piece inspired by a photo of elementary schoolers in the street protesting against ICE. “I think it's also symbolic because they're surrounded by snow, which can represent ICE, and they are still marching,” Kato said. “[The kids] are not stopping until equality or justice is served, which I think is really important to represent and show.” Photo by John Pinion

Empowered By Exhibiting

John Pinion, Reporter April 13, 2026

Leander ISD schools of all educational stages displayed their student’s art at the LISD District Art Showcase on March 28. Held at Vista Ridge High School, the event focused on showcasing paintings,...

Looking at the camera, Senior Vincent Cao and junior Maddox Jameson pose for a photo after advancing as quarterfinalists at the UIL State competition for Cross-Examination debate at the University of Texas. The duo has been competing together for the past two years, but their time together is now coming to an end. “It kind of sucks because I've gotten really close to him over the years,” Jameson said. “ It's the same thing as the loss of a close friend in the same way. Anyone with close friends older than them who graduate would experience that loss. It makes it weird just thinking that he won't be there.” Photo Courtesy of Vincent Cao

Flow State

Safiye Yumusak, Reporter April 13, 2026

As the judge’s stopwatch clicks to alert the beginning of the round, the two partners spew rapid-fire questions at opposing debaters. Across the podium, voices press, searching for clarity and scanning...

Posing with their robot, the Robolobos Fenrir members celebrate a strong season at state. The team won the 5A state championship for the fourth year in a row on March 20. “It’s really rewarding to see all the work come together,” junior vice president Grayson Lerche said. “We’ve been able to stay successful because our program keeps improving and focusing on long term growth. We really try to build something that lasts, not just for one season but for years to come.” Photo Courtesy of Amy Lovelace

Robolobos Strike Again

Palak Tiwari, Reporter April 7, 2026

The field falls quiet as the final match ends, robots frozen in place under the bright lights. Teams crowd around the screen, waiting. Then the results appear, and Cedar Park’s robotics team erupts into...

Walking around the conference, families and various organizations collaborate to share adult life transition resources. Over 500 people attended the event with 70 volunteers making up the event staff. “I hope that the districts continue to value [the conference] and recognize how much we help all of the families in our area,” Geiger said. “Maybe someday there's gonna be 125 or 150 tables out there because these people are learning from each other and maybe they're thinking, ‘Wow, I could start a business that helps support students having yoga experience, or I could be a Boy Scout leader and have a troop full of students with neurodiversity.’ Who knows? But we're here to share all those resources and ensure that this community just stays informed.”

Helping Students Thrive

John Pinion, Reporter March 31, 2026

On March 7, over ten school districts, including Leander ISD, held the annual Destination Life Transition Conference. Held at McNeil High School, the conference focused on helping families prepare their...

Spring break in Mexico may look very different this year. Ongoing violence, travel warnings and safety concerns in several popular tourist areas are forcing many families to change or cancel their plans. Graphic by Kasandra Reynoso

Beyond the Resort Walls

Kasandra Reynoso, Reporter March 12, 2026

As spring break approaches, many students are finalizing their travel plans, with Mexico often at the top of the list for its beaches, resorts and vibrant culture. However, concerns about cartel-related...

AI Cameras: Safety or Surveillance?

Reid Cummins, Executive Producer & Co-Anchor February 23, 2026

On June 22, 2023, 24-year-old Akira Ross stopped at a Circle K off of 620. As she pumps gas, police say a stranger approaches and shoots her dead, less than two miles away from the high school. For two...

Jasminne Mendez presents to students in the Performance Art Center. Mendez is a Houston-based author. “If you have any sense of anything in you to shout, scream, whisper or tell your story, whatever that story may be, find a way to do that,” Mendez said. “Art is activism. Art is storytelling, and there is truth and power in what you have to say, so make people listen as I have done.”

The Story of Our Anger

Nathan Burch, Reporter February 20, 2026

On Feb. 11, two-time Pura Belpré Award Winning Author Jasminne Mendez came for an author visit in the library to visit during DEN. During her visit, she opened by performing a poem that she wrote when...

Tapping away in the broadcast control room, junior Allie Tseng utilizes the media literacy skills she has learned in the news programs. In this day and age, media literacy has become a vital tool to responsibly report and consume news. “Media is never completely neutral, even when the intention is to inform,” Tseng said. “Working in a high school journalism program has  shown me how easily misinformation can spread if journalists don’t take the time to be accurate. At the same time, it’s helped me become a more critical consumer of media. I now question headlines, look for credible sourcing, and think about why a piece of media was created and who it’s meant to influence.”

Scroll Smarter

Safiye Yumusak, Reporter February 11, 2026

The week of Feb. 2-6 is regarded as National News Literacy Week. Media literacy, a rising issue concerning the ability to critically analyze and evaluate sources of information and possible biases, is...

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