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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

An image including a variety of bodies, representing the idea of body positivity.

What is Body Positivity?

Karina Shah, Photojournalist March 14, 2021

In the past few years, a new movement for body positivity has risen. It appears on clothing brands, food advertising, and especially social media platforms. A large and worldwide movement, body positivity...

Loving yourself can be hard but its a priority and you need to devote time to yourself.

How To Love Yourself More

Emma Perron, Photojournalist March 9, 2021

Loving yourself can be challenging and is difficult for most people. In this world today, it is hard to be confident and love yourself in your own body. In society, you are thoughtless if you aren't thin...

An image showing the separation between conservatism and progressivism.

Intro to Politics – Conservatism vs Progressivism

Karina Shah, Photojournalist March 7, 2021

In today's day and age, politics has become a key interest for many people. Sam Loza (10), says that “I have seen politics rise in importance throughout the past year alone.” Politics has something...

Taylor Swift posing with her three Grammy’s back in 2016 for her fifth studio album, 1989, making her one of two female artists who have won “Album of the Year” twice.

The Sexist Taylor Swift Jokes Have Never Been Funny

Riley Pietsch, Editor-in-Chief March 3, 2021

Taylor Swift, the ten-time Grammy winner, rose to fame during the peak of her adolescence. She signed a music publishing deal with Sony back in 2004, at the ripe age of 14, making her the youngest singer...

Genuine, healthy relationships are essential to live the best possible, which is why it is important to show that you care for others and put in the effort to form those relationships.

The Importance of Caring

Katelyn Ruggles, Photojournalist February 28, 2021

In this day and age, teenagers seem to care less and less about things, whether that be school aspects or relationships. The phrase “hook up culture” was birthed during this generation, which highlights...

Failure is all about trying until you succeed.

How Failure Is Beneficial

Emma Perron, Photojournalist February 28, 2021

We strive to be perfect in this day and age and never want to mess up, but when we mess up, we are so hard on ourselves. The definition of failure is lacking success.    Failure is such a harsh...

The most common reasons for stress on high schoolers are the extensive work from difficult classes and the many requirements to get into college.

The Underlying Competitiveness of High School

Katelyn Ruggles, Photojournalist February 21, 2021

Over the years, the stress of getting into college has changed the meaning of high school for teenagers. It used to be considered “the best four years” of everyone's lives, and it has quickly turned...

Compared to years past, teens are facing more stress today than ever as a result of issues in society, pressure to do well in school and the image of people presented on social media.

Why Are Kids So Stressed These Days?

Kylie de Best, Section Editor February 21, 2021

In the busy atmosphere we live in, it is normal to feel stress from time and time with the rapid movement of our lives. Whether it be lots of schoolwork or being nervous about an event, stress is something...

The award winning show, Euphoria, has gained attention from many young viewers. It talks about multiple issues present in the daily lives of teens.

Romanticism Going All Wrong

February 17, 2021

Present in today’s media is the spread of romanticism and it has taken a turn for the worst. The definition of romanticism is the quality or state of being romantic (www.merriam-webster.com). Seen in...

As little has been done when it comes to addressing the rise in hate crimes against Asian Americans, individuals from the Asian American Commission protest on the steps of the State House in Boston. Signs reading “My ethnicity is not a virus” and “Time for facts not fear” solidify the paramount need for accurate information surrounding the recent coronavirus pandemic.

“Kung Flu”: How Donald Trump’s Words are Still Inciting Violence

Riley Pietsch, Editor-in-Chief February 16, 2021

Donald Trump officially left office back on January 20 of this year, but the harmful words he spewed during his term have not left with him. Back in the early stages of COVID-19 in the United States, when...

Communicating with others about your mental illness is a great way to show others how you are truly feeling and make it understandable for them.

How Communicating With Others Can Help with Mental Illness

Kylie de Best, Section Editor February 15, 2021

Many people around the world suffer from mental illness. With the reports of it consistently increasing, it is something that is slowly starting to become normalized in society. However, many people are...

Most times, the title of prom queen and king comes with a tiara and crown, which is a main reason why students want the title.

Has High School Royalty Lost It’s True Meaning?

Katelyn Ruggles, Photojournalist February 15, 2021

Throughout high schools in the United States, it is tradition to have “royalty”, most commonly in the form of homecoming, winter formal, or prom king and queen. The student body votes for the two students,...

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