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

Dropshipping and You
Dropshipping and You
Mia Morneault, Reporter • March 25, 2024

I immensely dislike the TikTok...

Striding away from the Belvedere building complex, junior Addie Johnson and Senior Cooper Johnson pose for a family picture in Vienna, Austria. The Johnson family lived in Austria for six years and while living there, Cooper said he enjoyed the freedom provided by public transportation. “I liked just the overall city and the public transportation,” Cooper said. “It gave me the ability to go anywhere I wanted whenever I felt like it.”
From Austria to Austin
Kaydence Wilkinson, Reporter • March 24, 2024

After taxiing lazily along the...

Pictured above is Olivia Rodrigo performing “the grudge” at her “GUTS” Tour. I left this concert feeling grateful, nostalgic and just overall so happy that I had gotten to be a part of such an unforgettable experience.
Grateful All the Time
Julia Seiden, Reporter • March 21, 2024

As the wax begins to drip down...

Jonathan's Corner
Jonathan Levinsky, Reporter • March 20, 2024

Jonathan goes over some of the...

DEN, a 35-minute-long free period students are given, is used in many ways for a variety of purposes. Students use this time to work on homework, make up missed tests and sometimes catch up with friends. Lots of students use DEN to run “errands,” as well, whether that means picking up an assignment from a teacher, visiting with a student teacher or asking the librarian about a tech issue. Students can no longer leave their designated classroom during DEN, even to go to the restroom.
DEN-tention for the Win
Kacey Miller, Editor-in-Chief • March 20, 2024

Students are now expected to remain...

To combat the growing price on fast food, my family uses fast food apps. There are five apps we use the most: QuikTrip, Sonic, Chick-fil-A, McDonalds and Whataburger.
Apps for Frugal Foodies
Kassidy Wilkinson, Reporter • March 15, 2024

It’s a classic scene in my family....

Prepping for the PSAT

PSAT. Just the name of this unavoidable test can send shivers down the spines of freshman, sophomores and juniors alike. This test, one of the many standardized tests that the state has thrown our way, is a preparatory test for the much longer SAT, which can determine college acceptance. This test is most crucial for juniors because they can qualify for scholarships based on their scores.

Though the PSAT scores are not often looked at by colleges, it is great practice for the SAT and features the same style of questions that are on the SAT.

Everyone can agree that taking tests are a pain. Possibly the worst part is the morning of the test. You wake up with a dark cloud looming over you, following you as you drag yourself out of bed. You know the inevitable test is awaiting you at school, but you have no urgency to get there. It is because of this repetitive ‘morning slump’ that I have decided to write some tips of my own to prepare you for the test.

1. Get a good night’s sleep.

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We all love to sleep, right? So retire a little early from your Netflix marathon or algebra homework and catch some Z’s. You may not think so, but it will most definitely affect your alertness when taking the test.

2. Have a good breakfast.

Make your own drool-inducing food masterpiece or drive through Whataburger, it doesn’t matter. Eat what will hold you over until the end of the test and enable your ability to focus for a lengthy period of time.

3. Calm down.

Chances are, your teachers have been prepping you for this test for a while now, and you shouldn’t be worried about the outcome. Slow down and prepare to focus on one question at a time.

4. Talk with some friends.

To ease the pitiful feelings of doom, have a chat with some friends. They are probably just as nervous to be taking the test as you are. Have a chat and joke around a little. It will put you in a good mood and get your mind off the test.

5. Have a positive attitude.

The most important thing to remember while preparing to take the test is to be positive. Yes, sitting in one place and staring at a booklet full of grueling questions is not the most fun thing in the world, but it must be done. Have all your test-taking strategies in the back of your mind and answer the questions to the best of your ability.

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About the Contributor
Paige Parks, Writer
Paige “Swaggie” Parks is a junior and second year staffer for The Wolfpack. Born and raised in Cedar Park, she loves the area and its proximity to Austin. Paige is a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and plays varsity softball for CPHS. When she is not playing softball, she drowns herself in homework. She enjoys spending time with her dog, Duncan, and buying him cute sweaters that he refuses to wear. Her favorite teacher is none other than Mrs. Hert, whom she admires. Paige is looking forward to another great year for The Wolfpack.

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