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Many athletes around the world have changed their lifestyles to eating plant-based and have overall began to feel stronger.

Veganism in Athletes

Emma Khamo, Editor-In-Chief January 2, 2021

The general idea of an athlete is someone who is always at practice, covered in bumps and bruises, and eats a lot, and I mean, A LOT. Most even associate athletes with the constant need for protein and...

This past signing day, Mason Randolph had fully committed to Boise State. He will be starring on the football team next year.

Mason Randolph: A Mustang Marching Ahead

Sarah Lemos, Photojournalist December 27, 2020

Here at Yorba Linda High School, the students have made sure to show they can be a part of the best. Mason Randolph is no exception from this as he officially committed to Boise State.    Mason...

In a fiery match between French rivals Paris Saint-Germain and Olympique de Marseille, allegations arose of Marseille player Alvaro Gonzalez using racist remarks towards PSG’s Neymar Jr.

Racism in European Soccer

Sharon Sun, Photojournalist December 18, 2020

Players from all seven continents have quickly flooded into the European football (soccer) force. American international Weston McKennie, Brazilian sensation Neymar Jr., Korean superstar Son Heung-min,...

Chris Nikic competed in the Ironman Florida Triathlon in Panama City. He made history by becoming the first person with Down Syndrome to complete an Ironman Triathlon, which consists of a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bike ride, and a 26.2-mile run.

Chris Nikic Completes an Ironman Triathlon with Down Syndrome

Danielle Huizar, Photojournalist December 18, 2020

An Ironman Triathlon consists of a 2.4-mile swim, a 26.2-mile run, and a 112-mile bike ride (ironman.com). Looking at those numbers, most people would be astonished and impressed that people would be able...

CIF has released a new announcement addressing many questions.

What’s Up With Winter Sports?

Sarah Lemos, Photojounalist December 18, 2020

Winter season would have arrived here at Yorba Linda High School, but with the setbacks of COVID-19, it is unsure if that season will come. CIF constantly updates the plans for this year’s sports, but...

Tom Brady prepares to throw a pass for his new team, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. So far, Tampa Bay has a record of 6-3, just behind the New Orleans Saints for 1st place.

NFL Mid-Season Review

Blake Kingsbury, Photojournalist December 12, 2020

In a year where almost all sports have had to adjust their season start dates and even play fewer games than usual, there has been one professional sports league that has been able to conduct business...

An example of Hannah Bucklin (11) playing soccer at home to continue with her soccer fitness.

What Have YLHS Athletes Learned During Quarantine?

Karina Shah, Photojournalist December 8, 2020

Ever since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, many athletes have not been able to train the way that they had previously done due to the shutdown of contact sports, gyms, courts, fields, and other...

Athletes learned to adapt to these uncertain times by implementing ways to train at home. Some athletes use different materials around their houses to imitate their sport.

How Summer Olympians Train During Quarantine

Danielle Huizar, Photojournalist November 6, 2020

Before COVID-19 shut down the world, the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics were supposed to begin on July 24th, 2020. However, after the onslaught of COVID-19 cases worldwide, the International Olympic Committee...

The Los Angeles Dodgers celebrate on the field as they win the Major League Baseball World Series.

Los Angeles Dodgers Win the World Series

Katelyn Ruggles, Photojournalist November 1, 2020

Going into the 6th game of the World Series, both Dodgers and Rays fans were on the edge of their seats waiting to see if this would be the end of the series, or if the Rays would have another chance at...

Pictured are Asian Americans who have created significant history in the realm of athletics.

The Lack of Asian Representation in American Sports

Anita Tun, Photojournalist October 17, 2020

Sports are a centripetal force that unites a nation, celebrating victories and events that bring people of all backgrounds together. However, in particular sports in the United States, there lacks Asian...

A vintage Los Angeles Lakers hat on display as a decoration.

The Lakers win the NBA finals.

Karina Shah, Photojournalist October 16, 2020

On March 11th, 2020, the National Basketball Association (NBA) shut down its season due to COVID-19. The teams were not allowed to continue until months later during which the staff, coaches, and players...

Stadiums have yet to be open to in-person attendance. In an attempt to make the fans feel closer to the players during the pandemic, the Los Angeles Dodgers have taken to selling cardboard cutouts of fans and their pets to be placed in the stands.

MLB Update

Sharon Sun, Photojournalist September 30, 2020

Crack! It’s a clean hit on the wooden barrel of the bat and the ball sails high through the air. The cameras train onto the baseball streaking through the air and follow its trajectory until it disappears...

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