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The #1 student news site of Yorba Linda High School

The Wrangler

It is a rare phenomenon to see all 50 states standing together for the same reason. Let’s stay safe and careful during this time!

United with the Riots

Eunice Ahn, Photojournalist June 10, 2020

Right when it seems like the world is calming down amidst the virus, another matter was brought up, which is the injustice against George Floyd due to police brutality. Even though it has been a tough...

Kim Jong-un with his sister Kim Yo-jong; despite their close relationship, the possibility of her becoming heir is almost obsolete.

Conspiracy: The Quiet Chaos in North Korea

Eunice Ahn, Photojournalist June 8, 2020

Amidst the pandemic around the world, it came to people’s attention about Kim Jong-un’s unusual lack of appearance in public. Rumors spread like wildfire, as theories of his death were all over the...

Before believing a conspiracy theory, make sure to do research and find enough sources to make sure the theory has either been proven true or false or if it’s unclear.

Conspiracies! How Did the Coronavirus start?

Eunice Ahn, Photojournalist May 27, 2020

Theories and controversies are the poison to almost any news or media outlets. There have been many theories as to how the Coronavirus started. Although all of these theories are either hoaxes or not completely...

This here is the French movement of the #imnotavirus with the paper saying “I’m not a virus” in French. The rising cases of xenophobia needs to stop.

The New Ship: Coronavirus x Xenophobia Pt.2

Eunice Ahn, Photojournalist May 15, 2020

Despite the awareness people are trying to bring to the problems of xenophobia, the new cases of attacks against Asians are increasing. In a time of fear, everyone can not help but feel frustrated and...

An example of 3 Asian girls wearing face masks. Compared to America, it is obvious how much of a fashion statement masks are in this picture.

The Symbol of the Virus: Masks

Eunice Ahn, Photojournalist May 15, 2020

When most people think about masks, they would probably think about doctors or the mask trend that has been circulating throughout Asia for years. However, after the emergence of the Coronavirus, masks...

Photo Credit: timeshighereducation.com
This here is people taking a stand against racism. Let’s not judge others based on their race.

Stop The Hate!: Xenophobia at its Max

Eunice Ahn, Photojournalist April 29, 2020

With the fast spread of the coronavirus, many people cannot help but feel tired and upset over the situation. Moreover, with the virus coming from China, people cannot help but blame Chinese and Asian...

Her bright smile is able to cheer anyone up. Her optimism will make anyone continue trying hard.

Student Spotlight: Kayla Mckechnie

Eunice Ahn, Photojournalist April 9, 2020

Here at YLHS, there are many amazing and exceptional students that really make YLHS bright. However, among the many exceptional ones, one student that stands out is Kayla Mckechnie (10).  As a sophomore,...

With the elections coming up, the candidates need as much support as they can from the major states. But why is it that the voting usually starts not in the major states, but rather in Iowa?

The elections start with the Iowa Caucus. The Caucus works by doing an open voting session. The people show up to their precinct and enter into a room, where there they physically move to a spot to which delegate they support. A candidate needs at least 15% of the votes to remain viable and if a candidate is not viable, then the voters realign themselves with a candidate that is viable (CNN). Although it may seem odd to most people, this is how the Iowa Caucus works, but the question is, why is it that the critical states are not targeted more in the beginning? The reason can be dated back to the 1968 Democratic Convention.

It was a tough year at that time due to the Vietnam War and the assassinations of Martin Luther King Jr. and a presidential candidate, Robert Kennedy. President Lyndon B. Johnson withdrew from the race as well and his vice president, Hubert Humphrey joined the race. Since he publicly supported President Johnson’s views on the Vietnam War, it caused anti-war protestors to become upset. Due to the protestors being upset, it led to the protestors clashing with police outside of the convention hall that the  Democratic leaders were inside of (History.com).

Despite not winning any primaries, Hubert Humphrey won the Democratic nomination, which led to more anger. The Deomcratic party leaders wanted to repair the damages that were made by creating the McGovern-Fraser Commission. The purpose of the commission was to improve the nomination process so that voters can have a direct say and to ensure that there was no dirty work going on behind the scenes. The state party leaders have to give a 30 day prior notice so that everyone can participate. But Iowa needed a bit of a boost (History.com).

Since Iowa has four statewide events that include the Caucuses, conventions, and more,, Iowa needed a head start. What really brought attention to the importance of the Iowa Caucus was with President Jimmy Carter. President Carter’s campaign did not really have the money to compete against the other big states in the early stages of the election so he focused on Iowa. He eventually won the presidency which was a surprise to most people. Due to that, Iowa was deemed as somewhat crucial and Iowa has played huge parts in other candidates like President George W. Bush and Barack Obama (History.com).

Audrey Filipescu (10) said, “I think that they start in the middle because the state will be a swing state and not only that there is a smaller population.” Although Iowa does not seem as crucial or as important, Iowa can still make a difference in the elections.

Why the Middle?

Eunice Ahn, Photojournalist February 26, 2020

With the elections coming up, the candidates need as much support as they can from the major states. But why is it that the voting usually starts not in the major states, but rather in Iowa?   The...

As the coronavirus is spreading, be careful and watch out for these symptoms as well!

Alert! The Coronavirus is Here!

Eunice Ahn, Photojournalist February 9, 2020

The Coronavirus, which began in December of last year, is now in Orange County. Although it may seem unbelievable that the virus is actually in Orange County, it is here and is real.   The Coronavirus...

The New Year has started and many interesting events will happen this year. Let us all have a great year!

New Beginning, New Happenings

Eunice Ahn, Photojournalist January 18, 2020

2019 has ended, marking the end of the decade. With the start of a new decade, new things are to come this year. Ranging from politics, technology, science, and more, 2020 is already expecting many things.   The...

We can see here Jenna Schardt in the middle of the surgery lying down and appearing calm.

Awake During Brain Surgery!

Eunice Ahn, Photojournalist January 13, 2020

On October 29, Methodist Dallas Medical Center did a livestream of a brain surgery on Facebook. The patient is Jenna Schardt, and she agreed to do a livestream of the surgery, hoping that it will help...

Distractions are everywhere, be careful when studying! It wont hurt to distance yourself from your phones or any technology.

Too Lazy to Work!

Eunice Ahn, Photojournalist December 10, 2019

It is the year 2019, and technology has been advancing for the past decades. With so many things to access on the internet, we have a very easy time being able to find things quickly on the web. Are we...

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