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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

Do you want to live in this world to feel something or do you want to exist and not enjoy life?

Existing vs Living

Emma Perron, Photojournalist April 20, 2021

The real question to ask yourself is, are you just existing in this world, or are you living the life you truly want?    Are you going through the motions of life and just getting by, or are...

Because online school could have potentially hindered the understanding of AP material, many students feel nervous and unprepared for their AP exams this may.

Are Students Prepared for AP Exams?

Danielle Huizar, Photojournalist April 18, 2021

Students around the United States and other parts of the world will be taking Advanced Placement (AP) exams next month. For students, AP exams offer the chance of college credit and the ability to take...

Cute dogs are still labeled dangerous based on their breed.

Pit Bull’s Are Not Dangerous, Just Misunderstood

Nikole Galea, Photojournalist April 16, 2021

Today's pit bull is a descendant of the original English bull-baiting dog—pit bulls were originally bred to “bait" or more accurately “savagely attack” domesticated bulls making them easier for...

According to the CDC, the vaccine will in fact not give you COVID, and it is meant to prevent the immune system from allowing the virus to affect the body.

What Will The New Vaccine Actually Do?

Katelyn Ruggles, Photojournalist April 16, 2021

There are many stories and rumors of what the new COVID vaccine will actually accomplish. Some say that it is meant to stop the spread of COVID, while others say that it is not meant to stop the spread,...

Living in the United States means constantly fearing losing your life to a bullet.

It’s Back

Riley Pietsch, Editor-in-Chief April 13, 2021

I am not sure of the exact moment my biggest fear went from creepy clowns to being involved in a mass shooting. Maybe it was when my entire elementary school went on lockdown because an alleged gunman...

Do You Really Need A College Degree?

Do You Really Need A College Degree?

Katelyn Ruggles, Photojournalist April 11, 2021

Traditionally, it is common for people to go to college right after high school to get a degree and then a stable job in that field to be able to provide for themselves. Many people associate going to...

The modern age of remote learning sees most students staying sedentary by their computers to attend online classes.

How does Device Usage Contribute to Poor Posture and Eye Strain?

April 11, 2021

In this age of remote learning, electronic devices have become more critical than ever. Screen time for students has also compounded as traditional classroom hours in person have been substituted by hours...

As more parents are able to work from home, even after the pandemic, families can learn to enjoy each others company more.

Life After the Pandemic

Kayden Mandley, Photojournalist April 11, 2021

As COVID-19 cases start to dwindle across Orange County, and facilities begin to open up for the public across the nation, we can’t help but wonder, what will our lives be like once the pandemic is over?   Obviously,...

It is not unlikely for students to be pulled from online classes to help around the house, such as doing dishes. Although well-meaning, a parent’s mindset that one can simply opt out of instruction is harmful to a student’s learning experience.

Do Parents Take Online School Seriously?

Emily Eslao, Section Editor, Cartoonist April 6, 2021

The switch to online school came with a myriad of its own problems, as the aspects of a traditional classroom had to be translated to remote lessons. It is safe to assume that each student experienced...

Students are sometimes too scared to participate and asks questions, other students may have the same question. In the long run you help yourself and other classmates.

The Importance of Participation

Emma Perron, Photojournalist March 23, 2021

Participation has always been a large part of the high school experience. Students have the responsibility of going to school and learning, but participation is key for learning. Not only is participation...

Six Dr. Seuss books will no longer be published because of their racist and insensitive imagery.

The Removal of Racist Dr. Seuss Book is not Cancel Culture, It’s Progress

Riley Pietsch, Editor-in-Chief March 22, 2021

On Tuesday, March 2, the business that maintains Dr. Seuss’s legacy announced that six of the acclaimed author's children’s books will no longer be published due to their featuring of racist imagery....

American schools typically require that students read the classics, and as a result, important topics discussed in more current books are being entirely neglected. In a society that is constantly changing, the importance of reading current literature is pressing.

Literature in the American Curriculum is Outdated

Riley Pietsch, Editor-in-Chief March 15, 2021

In American public schools, students are forced to read the classics. Books like To Kill a Mocking Bird, Lord of the Flies, and The Great Gatsby are read by high schoolers across the nation. While they...

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