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The Wrangler

The #1 student news site of Yorba Linda High School

The Wrangler

Seaweed is now being used as an alternative for plastic.

Seaweed: The Possible Solution to the World’s Plastic Crisis

Noelle Wu, Editor June 6, 2024

The world’s plastic crisis continues to present itself in everyday life, even affecting us all on a global scale. Since 1950, 300 billion tonnes of plastic have been produced on our planet each year,...

New York City, a city filled to the brim with a myriad of cuisines, invites visitors to embark on a culinary journey.

Big Apple Bites: New York’s Eateries Off The Beaten Path

Noelle Wu, Editor June 2, 2024

Bustling and full with culture, the city that never sleeps is the perfect destination to embark on a unique culinary adventure. Serving as a melting pot for various cuisines, New York visitors will experience...

We often pick up behavioral, lingual, and fashion quirks from our friends.

Mirror, Mirror: How Our Friendships Dictate Who We Are

Noelle Wu, Editor May 28, 2024

In human connection, friendship is a cherished, multifaceted bond that influences us in more ways than one can expect. Beyond having someone to lean on, to have fun with, or to simply enjoy the presence...

Color, music, and technicality all come into play to heighten the success of La La Land, a cinematic masterpiece.

La La Land: A Love Letter to Cinema

Noelle Wu, Editor May 15, 2024

Enveloped in emblematic hues of amber, scarlet, and magenta, characterized by sounds of tap-dancing, Los Angeles rush hour traffic, and the buzz of ambition, La La Land isn't merely known for being just...

The Indio-based festival welcomes concert-goers, music lovers, celebrities, and influencers with their vastly decorated festival grounds.

In the Heart of the Oasis: Coachella 2024

Noelle Wu, Editor April 20, 2024

The air is buzzing with anticipation as music lovers navigate the vibrant oasis nestled in the sun-kissed heart of California’s desert landscape. Celebrities, influencers, and your average music connoisseur...

With all eyes directed at media in our technologically-connected world, the importance of media representation is more pertinent than ever.

Diversifying Media: The Art of Inclusive Representation

Noelle Wu, Editor February 29, 2024

Media intake is inevitable. It creeps its way into our lives daily, whether it’s through advertisements, news, books, or social media. However, the one branch in the industry that might be seen the most...

Excessive haul culture may contribute to pollution, unrealistic expectations, and overconsumption.

The Dark Underbelly of Haul Culture

Noelle Wu, Editor January 21, 2024

As our new-found tradition of doom scrolling persists, one may likely stumble down the gaping rabbit hole of haul culture. In this online phenomenon, individuals showcase their recent purchases and material...

Closed captions are often on in every movie-viewing household. Here’s why.

Subtitles: The Modern Crutch in the Digital Age

Noelle Wu, Editor December 12, 2023

According to a survey on closed captions and subtitles, 70% of respondents in the generation said they use closed captions "most of the time" compared to 53% of Millennials, 38% of Gen X, and 35% of...

Laufey amasses over 500 million streams across all platforms, known for her modern twist to genres such as jazz, bossa nova, and classical music.

Bewitched in a Jazz Revival: How Laufey Introduces Jazz to a Younger Audience

Noelle Wu, Editor December 7, 2023

“I wish it would slow down Even for a second I'm so old now Left my adolescence” Singer-songwriter Laufey poetically encapsulates the feeling of a fleeting life through her song “Slow...

While sale-shopping on Black Friday, it is crucial to be skeptical.

Black Friday: The Art of Sale-Savvy Skepticism

Noelle Wu, Editor November 1, 2023

November hallmarks can be epitomized in blushing foliage, the emergence of chunky knits, lavish Thanksgiving feasts, and pumpkin spice galore. But for avid shoppers, gift givers, and sale finders, the...

Millions of Swifties gather for Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour dressed to the nines and supplied with friendship bracelets.

The Musical Madness of Concert Culture

Noelle Wu, Editor October 25, 2023

Serial concert going has become a raging pandemic; as widely seen in the series of Taylor Swift’s “The Eras” tour shows, hitting every single concert of a particular artist or sequence of artists...

Trader Joes’ “New Products” section features the latest foodie fall essentials.

Cinnamon, Spice, & Trader Joes’ Fall Paradise

Noelle Wu, Editor October 9, 2023

Trader Joe's: a name that may mean a grocery store, but also the all-encompassing food by the standards of the novelty and niche, it is an attribute that has scored the beloved chain a cult-like customer...

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