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The Wrangler

The #1 student news site of Yorba Linda High School

The Wrangler

The #1 student news site of Yorba Linda High School

The Wrangler

While the idea of waiting for a car to charge may seem inconvenient, its really not and is so much more cost-efficient.

Should You Invest in an Electric Car?

Imaan Moten, Photojournalist January 17, 2022

Picture this: a world with no gas stations, significantly fewer oil plants, less fossil fuel emissions, and loads of electrical use. That's right - this is a world where gas cars cease to exist, and electric...

Vans Checkerboard Slip-Ons, a common trend item that is especially popular among Californian students

The Foolishness Behind Fads

Karyss Park, Photojournalist January 13, 2022

Fads--they are the ups and downs of society, coming and going every second. From Silly Bands to the latest TikTok sensation, fads are everywhere. Fads, simply put, are short-lived, unreasonable trends....

This pizza sold for 10,000 Bitcoins in 2010, which now is around $450,000,000.

How crypto-currency changed the world of investing

Matthew Mantoura, Photojournalist January 13, 2022

After the past 2 years, crypto currency has made a massive impact on the investing/trading communities. Lots of people have realized how much better it is to invest in crypto currencies than stocks. Crypto...

One way people love to seek validation is through Instagram, and people will take down or keep up a post because of the amount of likes.

Why Do People Seek Validation?

Emma Perron, Photojournalist January 13, 2022

The constant pressure to fit in, be approved by people, and the feeling of having affirmation from people to make yourself feel better. Seeking validation is a common concept in society, and often stems...

Henry Rugg’s Corvette reportedly traveled 156 miles per hour on Las Vegas roads before it rammed into a Toyota’s rear.

Teens and Alcohol

Sharon Sun, Photojournalist January 11, 2022

A fireball engulfed a Toyota Rav4 on the streets of Las Vegas as a Corvette slammed into the vehicle’s rear at 156 miles per hour on November 2. Henry Ruggs III, a professional football player behind...

The act of being aware in a dream is called lucid dreaming.

Dream Big, Dream Lucid

Anjeli Webb, Photojournalist December 20, 2021

Everybody at YLHS sleeps (or should sleep), and many desire to escape from reality to take a break from the stress of life. Others want to fix their problems or confront their fears. One great way to do...

In this image, Bitcoin is seen plummeting as of a single day.

Crypto Market Tanks

Matthew Mantoura, Photojournalist December 17, 2021

On Friday, I was having a chat with my friend when all of a sudden my phone started blowing up with notifications alerting me that the crypto market is tanking, going down rapidly. I read this news and...

Though competition can be good to motivate students, it can also create unhealthy habits of people constantly comparing themselves to others and trying to be better than everyone.

How Competition Can Affect Students

Kylie de Best, Editor December 16, 2021

Competition is present all over the world. Whether it be in sports, academics, or job applications, people are always needing to find a way to be better than someone else. As students have observed in...

Often, people make unrealistic new year’s resolutions and fail to keep up with them.

Are New Year’s Resolutions Worth Making?

Suhani Bhanvadia, Editor-in-Chief December 15, 2021

We’ve all heard about new year’s resolutions and people’s failed attempts at being healthy or saving money. However, while resolutions often fall flat, some people actually end up sticking to their...

Toxic positivity is something almost everyone has experienced in their lives, and can unintentionally invalidate people’s emotions and make the situation worse.

Why Telling Someone to be Positive Isn’t Always the Best Idea

Kylie de Best, Editor December 14, 2021

There will always be a time in the world when someone is sad or not having the best day. To many, it may seem hard to decide how to help them, so they put out phrases they find encouraging such as “think...

Students volunteering at a grocery distribution for YLHSs National Honor Society.

Should Community Service Be a Graduation Requirement?

Suhani Bhanvadia, Editor-in-Chief December 11, 2021

Volunteering at a library probably isn’t how most high school students want to spend their free time. As many schools have made community service hours a graduation requirement, school districts hope...

AP exams are $96 each, and the deadline to purchase them is Friday, November 5th. Purchases can still be made after this date with an additional late fee per exam.

Are AP exams worth it?

Sharon Sun, Photojournalist December 10, 2021

As early as 9th grade, YL students have the option to dip their feet into the waters of AP with the AP Human Geography course taught by Mr. Bradford. Past sophomore year, the majority of core academic...

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