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The #1 student news site of Yorba Linda High School

The Wrangler

The #1 student news site of Yorba Linda High School

The Wrangler

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...

This image provides insight on how innovative ideas form in multiple languages.

Why is it Important to Learn a Foreign Language in High School?

Brenda Lu, Photojournalist October 24, 2023

Many high school students throughout the nation find it pointless to learn a foreign language at school. Why is it required for high schoolers who already have tight schedules to spend time learning Spanish,...

Incredibly, there are 115 community colleges in California.

Why the Community College System in California is Underrated

Arya Banerjee, Editor October 23, 2023

Community College (CC) is often unfairly stigmatized as a second-rate choice for post-high school education, with attendees sometimes subject to unjustified stereotypes of being lazy, unintelligent, or...

Sarah Richey and Alyssa Hernandez dressed up as girly pirates for Halloween in 2022.

Unique Group Halloween Costumes

Leilah Huttner, Photojournalist October 22, 2023

As the season of ghosts and ghouls arrives, many teens search for a Halloween costume their entire friend group will love. “Trying to please everyone when choosing a group costume for Halloween is very...

YLHS football games can be a great way to get involved with the school! 

High School Advice from Juniors to Freshman

Lauren Urquico, photojournalist October 19, 2023

Everyone remembers what it’s like to be a freshman; it can be terrifying and intimidating. Being a freshman in high school is like being at the bottom of the totem pole all over again and going from...

The answer to success in school is not when you study but how effectively you can use your time.

Late-Night vs. Early-Morning Homework: Which Is More Effective for Students?

Cynthia Lan, Photojournalist October 19, 2023

As students who want to become successful in school and academics, we often find ourselves grappling with the infinite struggle between late-night homework sessions and early-morning study routines. Both...

While doing his homework, the student is plagued with the academic pressure to do  well.

The Issues of Academic Validation and How to Overcome It

Lili Sebestyen, Photojournalist October 17, 2023

Smells of fresh paper, new erasers, and shiny new pens waft through the air as students busily grab supplies off the shelves to prepare for the new year. For every high-achieving student, this time of...

Megan Joshua’s dog, Coco, enjoying a cold Christmas in comfy clothes.

The Pros of Owning a Pet

Megan Huynh, Photojournalist October 16, 2023

Imagine, a world filled with unlimited love, companionship, and limitless happiness. Although some would consider this unbelievable, owning a pet can help someone achieve these special moments. These furry...

Five friends partying it up at a sweet sixteen, caught on a disposable camera.

Why Disposable Cameras are Making a Comeback in the Modern World

Christie Kilaghbian, Photojournalist October 16, 2023

Technology is advancing by the second, whether it is the new iPhone with four different camera lenses, or video cameras with 8K resolution. For some reason though, we all stem back to physical photos taken...

A bundle of candy corn ready to be eaten this Halloween season.

Is Candy Corn Overrated or Underrated?

Christie Kilaghbian, Photojournalist October 15, 2023

It’s that time of year when stores start to fill with bucket loads of candy and sweet treats. Skittles, Starbursts, Twix, Kit-Kat, Sour Patch Kids, you name it. But there is one particular candy that...

Trader Joe’s, filled with delicious apple and pumpkin-flavored snacks and desserts during the fall season.

Romanticizing Fall

Isabelle Gregg, Photojournalist October 11, 2023

Summer as teenagers is filled with long sunsets in the ocean, road trips, and warm nights with friends. The sweetness of summer is short, seemingly slipping away faster each year. As fall begins,...

Some high school coming-of-age movies that have it all wrong

Are Movies Ruining Our High School Expectations?

Nikole Galea, Photojournalist October 11, 2023

High school often doesn't live up to the movie expectations for various reasons, and it's not necessarily that modern schools are less fun, but rather that movies tend to romanticize or exaggerate certain...

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