Students sue high school over questionable disipline; In The Ring: Where should school rules end?
Eric Van Allen
December 17, 2009
INTRO With the dawn of social networking web sites and cell phones, teens have found a new way to live out their lives on the internet. No longer are letters written or house phones called, as teens now e-mail, text, send photos and post their “status” on the internet. This great increase... Read more »
Undeserved citizenship: an interview with Ms. McShane
Natalie Herzig
December 17, 2009
During the first six weeks of school, Maureen McShane, government teacher, administered a United States Citizenship test to her AP students. Surprisingly, almost every one of her students failed the test. How could this be? So often we complain about our government and bureaucracy yet how much... Read more »
Gaining citizenship in America
Camille Beaugeard
December 17, 2009
Immigration to this country is not easy. There are so many bullets to dodge, so many hoops to jump through, and all the while you must keep your record clean. One hurdle includes obtaining the paperwork. It’s a common misconception that you can move here, take a test and magically become... Read more »
High School Myth Buster
Kelly Gallagher
December 17, 2009
It’s that time of year where school seems to be coming in second on the list of priorities. Christmas shopping is in full swing and vacations are right around the corner. It’s no wonder students are preoccupied with more entertaining thoughts rather than worrying about that math test sixth... Read more »
Letter from the Editors
December 17, 2009
It’s that time of year again. Students are dreaming of candy canes and sleeping in rather than continuing to focus on their studies. The end of the semester is within sight, and this year’s Wolfpack editorial staff would like to say one thing – congratulations! For freshmen, you have almost... Read more »
Fly me to the moon…again
Nathan Smith
December 17, 2009
On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first humans to ever set foot on a celestial object away from Earth, our moon. This ended the space race between the US and the USSR, and made a more profound statement than most people realize: We are a part of this universe, and... Read more »
Shopping Crowd Survival
Amanda Weston
December 17, 2009
The day after Thanksgiving and the weekend before Christmas are generally regarded as the busiest shopping days of the year. Crowds of eager bargain-hunters can easily turn into a shopping mob. The average shopper can soon become a victim, swept away in the holiday rush. By following a few simple... Read more »
American Values
Natalie Herzig
December 17, 2009
In this economy, it’s a struggle to imagine any money, but humor me, and picture a dollar bill. Imagine our good friend, George Washington—his stolid expression and unresponsive eyes giving no allusion to the great American values he represents. Life, liberty…and the pursuit of money? ... Read more »
Extinction of snowmen
Hannah Jane DeCiutiis
December 17, 2009
The planet witnessed the demise of the dwarf elephant over two million years ago, the dodo bird in the 17th century, and the Carolina parakeet in 1918. Now in Cedar Park, Texas, the snowman too is fully extinct. The snowman, a majestic and docile creature, is a familiar holiday image... Read more »
A surprise cooking challenge
Mercedes Ordonez
December 17, 2009
Cedar Park’s culinary arts program is one of many proud organizations at this school. Not only do they hone their cooking skills in class, they also host luncheons for teachers, cater for outside events and even attend events to further their culinary knowledge. On October 28, the... Read more »