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The Wrangler

The #1 student news site of Yorba Linda High School

The Wrangler

Make 2019 a productive year!

19 Challenges for the New Year

Mabel Ra, Editor January 23, 2019

The celebration of the new year is well known as a “fresh start” for people to work on themselves and make resolutions to follow through on throughout the year. In recognition of this tradition, here...

Mustangs, get ready for Finals Week!

Finals Tips and Tricks

Mabel Ra, Editor January 23, 2019

The 2018-2019 school year is officially reaching its halfway point with the end of first semester January 25, 2019. Since a new chapter of grades will be beginning soon, the current chapter must come to...

Are you more geared towards a competitive or a collaborative environment?

College: Competition vs. Collaboration

Mabel Ra, Editor January 18, 2019

Private vs. Public. Urban vs. Suburban. Competitive vs. Collaborative. With college applications nearly over and college acceptance/rejection letters beginning to arrive, college-bound seniors have lots...

East Lake hosts a festive boat parade each year

Holiday Checklist

Mabel Ra, Editor December 18, 2018

With the weather getting colder and the nights getting longer, there’s so much to do during your weekends and winter breaks! Here’s a list of some ideas to do with your friends, family, and more!   Irvine...

In October 2018, a Japanese runner, Rei Iida, made headlines when she fractured her leg but continued to crawl to the finish line.

The Battle to Persevere

Mabel Ra, Editor December 18, 2018

"A little more persistence, a little more effort, and what seemed hopeless failure may turn to glorious success." -Elbert Hubbard   With today’s fast paced atmosphere in our society, caused...

YLHS presents the Holly Jolly Arts Extravaganza, a week dedicated to arts appreciation.

Holly Jolly Arts Extravaganza

Mabel Ra, Editor December 11, 2018

Each year, the Yorba Linda High School Fine Arts Commissioners work to put together Fine Arts Week, a week-long school event dedicated to acknowledging and appreciating the various arts programs that exist...

Mr. Shanahan and his daughter act as the cast of Harry Potter.

The Annual Halloween Fashion Show

Mabel Ra, Editor November 27, 2018

Each Halloween, Yorba Linda High School ASB works hard to put together the Halloween Fashion Show. The day revolves around participating Mustangs who willingly dress up to school in costume. From there,...

Aino Hakkinen is a current senior at YLHS, with aspirations of attending Aalto University in Finland.

Student Spotlight: Aino Hakkinen

Mabel Ra, Editor October 30, 2018

When it comes to star students at Yorba Linda High School, Aino Hakkinen (12) is one exemplary Mustang equipped for everything life has to offer.   Aino was born in Finland, but her family took...

Meet Mrs. Bidelspach, the newest member of the YLHS faculty.

YLHS Special Education Program

Mabel Ra, Editor October 24, 2018

Mrs. Kim Bidelspach is the newest addition to the YLHS staff. She is an enthusiastic Mustang working as the Special Education teacher.   Her class is composed of energetic smiles, games, interactive...

A glimpse of the filming process behind a Mustang Mix episode

Behind the Scenes of Mustang Mix

Mabel Ra, Editor October 16, 2018

Every two weeks, Yorba Linda High School Mustangs get to enjoy a ten-minute broadcast, known as Mustang Mix, during their third period. While Mustangs only see the end result of Mustang Mix, it’s nice...

The Common App is one form of college application that students will use.

The Season of College Applications

Mabel Ra, Editor October 9, 2018

It’s official! The time has come for seniors to begin worrying about choosing colleges, going through applications, and writing personal statements. College application season has finally arrived for...

Social media is a powerful media outlet that is affecting millions of people each day.

Social Media Toxicity

Mabel Ra, Editor October 2, 2018

Social media is becoming an increasingly prevalent use of our time in this fast-paced society. More and more people are choosing to participate in these social media platforms, and even the age gap of...

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