![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.”](https://cphswolfpack.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/DSC_0657-1200x800.jpg)
![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](https://cphswolfpack.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Screenshot-2026-03-26-114740.png)
![Broadcast, yearbook and newspaper combined for 66 Interscholastic League Press Conference awards this year. Yearbook won 43, newspaper won 14 and broadcast took home nine. “I think [the ILPC awards] are a great way to give the kids some acknowledgement for all of their hard work,” newspaper and yearbook adviser Paige Hert said. “They typically spend the year covering everyone else’s big moments, so it’s really cool for them to be celebrated so many times and in so many different ways.”](https://cphswolfpack.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/edited-ILPC.jpg)
![Holding up the bi-district champions trophy, junior shortstop Hudson Cuevas cheers alongside his team. The varsity baseball team played in the bi-district round of playoffs against the Boerne Greyhounds April 30-May 2, where they won Game 1 6-4, lost Game 2 2-1 and won the last game 5-2, allowing them to advance to area. “Honestly, [my favorite] big moment that wasn't even part of my moment was Dom's grand slam,” Cuevas said. “That was a big game changer in Game 1 of round one that ultimately helped us win that game and even move on. It set the tone for the games after and has really impacted and sparked this whole playoff run.” Photo by Allie Tseng](https://cphswolfpack.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/allie-boerne00159-1200x800.jpg)
![After he takes the handoff, senior running back Trae Hill runs down the field in search of a first down. Hill rushed for three touchdowns in the 43-36 loss against Frisco Wakeland last Friday, but the Timberwolves were eliminated from playoff contention. “[I’m] just happy I got to experience the game with my brothers,” Hill said. “I’m going to remember how close and how enjoyable everything was with these guys. They are my brothers for life. Just waking up and grinding together, and proving the naysayers wrong [was my favorite part].”
Photo by Kyra Cox](https://cphswolfpack.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/trae-hill-wakeland.jpg)
The rapid expansion of legal sports betting is harming young people and undermining the integrity of sports. It should be more strictly regulated because it is becoming more normalized through constant advertising. There is easy access through mobilized apps, and it can cause increased risk of addiction at a young age.
The high degree of constant advertising of sports betting is negatively affecting young people and the fairness of sports. According to The Globe and Mail, the amount of customers accounting for gambling is a small percentage, highlighting that ads target the most vulnerable, leading to financial ruin and, in some cases, suicide. Common advertising companies such as DraftKings and FanDuel draw victims in through deceptive promotions such as “risk-free” or “no sweat” bets that encourage repeated play despite mounting gambling losses.
Furthermore, compulsive betting is happening frequently due to easy access through mobile apps. With just a few taps, someone can go into hundreds of dollars into debt. Psychotherapist Renée Zavislak stated that sports betting apps combine the addictive nature of smartphone use with the addictive nature of sports gambling, effectively giving users “a casino in their pocket.” With today’s society constantly revolving around technology, this makes access to betting apps even more dangerous for young people.
The defects of young people engaging in sports betting can also lead to increased risk of addiction. According to Mayo Clinic Health System, the problem with gambling is the subtle way it can take over your behavior and sensibility. This change can happen slowly or quite rapidly and it can damage your relationships, bank accounts, credit rating and overall mental and physical health. This in turn can destroy someone’s life just because of a single decision they made. These decisions can also be affected by external social and peer pressures.
To address this issue, lawmakers should place stricter limits on sports betting advertisements and strengthen age verification systems across betting apps. For instance, the age of general sports betting could be raised to 25 in every state, instead of the current age laws varying from ages 18-21. Without these changes, the existing problems will continue to grow and young people will continue to be put at risk.
Ultimately, young people’s ability to make sports bets should be regulated with more control. When betting apps are placed in the hands of a generation already immersed in technology, the risks grow. Stricter regulations, stronger age verification and limits on advertising are not about limiting entertainment. They are about protecting young people and preserving the integrity of sports. The game should be about competition and teamwork, not addiction and financial harm.
