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The Wolfpacket

Friday, February 14, 2025

Friday, February 14, 2025

Kate Mitchell, Co-Head News Editor February 14, 2025

Page design by Kate Mitchell, Co-Head News Editor. The article “Curriculum in a cage: MYP mandated” is written by Mayo Ou and Caroline Warren, Head Editor-in-Chief and Assistant News Editor. This...

Wall-to-wall mandated MYP Makes You Panic

Wall-to-wall mandated MYP Makes You Panic

Mayo Ou and Caroline Warren February 14, 2025
With a simple vote, the fate of thousands of future CHS underclassmen was decided—and they did not know it was happening. On Monday, January 13, 2025, teachers at CHS held a vote on the future of the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program (IB MYP) in most freshman and sophomore classes. Spoiler alert: they have made MYP classes mandatory.

Gaza conflict comes to a close

Lincoln Roston February 14, 2025

On October 7th, 2023, conflict erupted in the Gaza Strip as the terrorist organization Hamas used explosives to gain control of Gaza. Since that fateful day, more than 46,000 innocent Palestinians have...

CHS clubs lend a hand to assist with wildfire assistance

CHS clubs lend a hand to assist with wildfire assistance

Emma Calimlim, Reporter February 14, 2025

The wildfires across Southern California have been a central focus of many, both in and out of the state where the incidents occurred. At their height, a total of seven fires were burning in the state,...

Coach, teacher, athlete: the unheard sports stories of educators

Madyson Raudez, Reporter February 14, 2025

When thinking about school sports, the first thing that comes to mind are the students who participate in them. But what about the teachers that guide and support us everyday? What were some of the biggest...

School bus on the road of the west, image courtesy of Google

Policy With Pablo: Rural Schools Are Running Out Of Time

Pablo Guevara, Assistant Opinions Editor February 14, 2025

Students at Claremont High School ought to count themselves lucky. With the help of state and federal funding, the student body at CHS has maintained easy access to free WiFi, free devices, free lunch,...

CUSD supports undocumented students

Zarish Zaidi, Reporter February 14, 2025

In an effort to foster inclusivity and support, the CUSD website now has a section providing resources and guidance for undocumented students and mixed-status families. This addition ensures that all families,...

A War Against Women

Makayla Aguilera, Reporter February 14, 2025

“The Taliban in Afghanistan do not see women as human beings,” Malala Yousafzai, Nobel Peace Prize laureate, said. To be banned from exceeding an education beyond the sixth grade, or to be beaten...

New policies steam up Starbucks

New policies steam up Starbucks

Lincoln Roston, Reporter February 14, 2025

Jazzy music and the smell of fresh coffee is the expectation from Starbucks for many students at Claremont High School. Coffee shops in Claremont have become the place where students flock; sipping caramel...

Middle Years Programme (MYP) background information

Middle Years Programme (MYP) background information

Mayo Ou, Editor in Chief February 12, 2025

For some background: The International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program is a program for 7th through 10th graders that encourages the investigation of global perspectives and for students to connect...

Is it pass-tastic? CHS passes over paper slips for digital Minga

Is it pass-tastic? CHS passes over paper slips for digital Minga

Mayo Ou, Editor-in-Chief January 10, 2025

Two years ago: “Grab a pass!” Then, in early 2023, began “Hold on, I’ll write you a slip.” And now, ever since homeroom on December 4th, 2024, it is “Yup, just make a pass on your Minga.” Over...

Seniors, UC applications are now closed!!

Seniors, UC applications are now closed!!

Emma Calimlim, Reporter January 10, 2025

December 2nd, 2024—a date marked on so many seniors’ calendars as—the UC application deadline. Applying to colleges can be a large part of a senior’s first semester, especially for CHS applicants...

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