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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

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....

SXSW makes for a spring break well spent

If you checked your social media networks at all this spring break, you would have realized that South by Southwest, the world famous music festival known for bringing talented bands to the stages of downtown Austin, occurred just in time for many Cedar Park students to spend countless hours sampling the live music. The festival reels in a ton of travelers from across the nation, as well as many celebrities. The SXSW music festivities began on March 12 and lasted for five days. A number of artists made appearances including the Flaming Lips, Justin Timberlake, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Cold War Kids and Third Eye Blind.

Downtown Austin was bustling with live music, and, as some may not have known, not all shows costed an arm and a leg to get into. There were many free venues this year, which is great for many of the young people attending. Though, at night many venues rendered themselves strictly “21 and over”, the daytime shows were free and accessible. The most entertaining and cost effective stage of the festival was the ‘Doritos Boldstage.’ The stage, which took the shape of a Doritos vending machine, was a free venue for all ages that had many talented groups performing all week long. The venue also included a station to charge your phone, which comes in handy after hours of tweeting about your adventures.

Just like the music, the weather did not disappoint. The sun was shining down some summer-like heat towards the end of the week, which made spring break even more of mirage. An added bonus to the weather, music, and experience of being downtown was the food. Food trailers and stands were packed onto street corners and vendors were everywhere. Promoters, along with vendors, were also along the streets handing out free products, particularly Monster energy drinks.

If you were courageous enough to brave the long walks and busy downtown area this past week, you know it was well worth it. The music and food were exemplary, and the whole festival had an easygoing sense to it. SXSW was a great way to spend your break, get your mind off school, usher in spring and prepare for scorching temperatures.

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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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SXSW makes for a spring break well spent