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The #1 student news site of Yorba Linda High School

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Malieka Khan

Malieka Khan, Section Editor

Malieka Khan is a senior at Yorba Linda High School. She is currently an editor, and has been for two years now. For her future, she is hopeful she will major in either journalism or forensic science. Currently, she spends her free time watching movies, reading books, and spending time with her friends when she is not at her part time job. Malieka has a passion for movies and hopes that her college life will lead to a job in the movie industry. Her love of writing and empathetic style of journalism helps her write about the entertainment world by bringing movies back to life through her critics and writing.

All content by Malieka Khan
Homemade cookies from scratch during quarantine to take my mind off the world for a little.

Healthy Distractions During Tough Times

Malieka Khan, Section Editor
June 4, 2020
A picture of a view from the Griffith Observatory taken before the pandemic to show the beautiful view waiting for people to see after the world is healthy and safe again.

Looking Forward Not Back

Malieka Khan, Section Editor
May 15, 2020
A picture of one of the many beaches in the world that are being closed down right now for the safety of others.

Healthy Beach Body Motivation

Malieka Khan, Section Editor
April 15, 2020
Me attending Dennys dinner after a dance with all my friends, a memory from high school I cherish.

Bittersweet Nostalgia of Senior Year

Malieka Khan, Section Editor
April 15, 2020
This is a picture of two friends taken over two years ago on Valentine’s Day when a group of them had gone to the beach together to celebrate the day and their love for each other.

Is Valentine’s Day Just for Couples?

Malieka Khan, Section Editor
February 13, 2020
This is a picture of a group of seniors before they attended the dance some from different schools other than Yorba Linda. From here, they went to the venue and had an amazing night dancing at the Discovery Science Center.

District Dance Recap

Malieka Khan, Section Editor
January 29, 2020
This is a picture of the Netflix tab seen while someone visits the platform.

Netflix Canceling Its Shows

Malieka Khan, Section Editor
January 23, 2020
This was taken at SNL in New York where Bill Hader had first blown up before shooting reboots for typecasting Hollywood.

The Rise of Hollywood Reboots

Malieka Khan, Section Editor
January 14, 2020
This is a screenshot of the title shown when previewing the show BoJack Horseman on Netflix.

“BoJack Horseman” Final Season Recap

Malieka Khan, Section Editor
January 14, 2020
This is the picture of the Cal State website that you see when you apply to its colleges.

Post Application Stress

Malieka Khan, Section Editor
January 14, 2020
This is a picture of me after going out with my friends for our Christmas photoshoot where I am surrounded by Christmas lights.

Growing Up During the Holiday Season…With No Holiday

Malieka Khan, Section Editor
December 23, 2019
This is a picture of the Netflix Christmas movie list where over 50% are original movies.

How to Relieve Holiday Stress

Malieka Khan, Section Editor
December 20, 2019
This is a picture of the screen for Big Mouth and the school the children attend.

Is “Big Mouth”‘s Big Mouth Their Only Success Point?

Malieka Khan, Section Editor
January 14, 2020
This is a picture of both Ashley Payne and myself at the Ariana Grande concert last May.

Do Celebrities “Sell” Their Privacy?

Malieka Khan, Section Editor
January 5, 2020
This is a picture of me, Gabby McCutchan, and Falak Khan who is an 8th grader at Travis Ranch Middle School. She was at the school when the incident happened and is one of the many young students who can be deeply influenced by the situation that is happening in our society today with drug culture.

Edible Eating Middle Schoolers

Malieka Khan, Section Editor
September 20, 2019
The year of 2019 is anticipated to be an exciting, yet nostalgic year.

Ten Things that Turn Ten in 2019

Malieka Khan, Editor
June 5, 2019
This is a picture of those who died throughout the day.

Every 15 Minutes

Malieka Khan, Editor
June 5, 2019
This fair took the students through their options for college.

College Fair

Malieka Khan, Editor
June 5, 2019
This shows how cancel culture can ruin careers in only days.

Cancel Culture

Malieka Khan, Editor
June 5, 2019
This is me at my job which I go to at least three times a week as well as school five days a week.

Are Jobs Worth It?

Malieka Khan, Editor
June 5, 2019
This is a picture of friends for many years together at prom for their junior year.

Which Social Issues Should Break a Friendship?

Malieka Khan, Editor
June 5, 2019
This is a picture of the several different strategies students have used during the campaign.

Campaign Strategies

Malieka Khan, Editor
June 5, 2019
The dates of Coachella 2019, where the outbreak happened.

Herpes Outbreak at Coachella

Malieka Khan, Editor
June 5, 2019
The Jonas Brothers almost 10 years after they broke up.

Jonas Brothers’ Reunion

Malieka Khan, Editor
June 5, 2019
This shows the students across the campus daily talking about the teachers.

Student Gossip

Malieka Khan, Editor
May 30, 2019
This is a survey taken on social media to see Yorba Linda High School students feelings towards celebrities and them expressing their opinions on politics.

Do Celebrities Have No Business In Politics?

Malieka Khan, Editor
March 5, 2019
On Febuary 7, 2019 the city of Yorba Linda gathered together to comemorate the random occurance that struck the city days before. Over one hundred residents had shown up to show their support for the victims and families of the plane crash.

Candlelight Vigil Ceremony

Gabby McCutchan and Malieka Khan
February 13, 2019
Newspaper and Yearbook Class Attending the Broadway Production of Mean Girls during their trip to New York.

Broadway’s Integration of Classic Movies

Malieka Khan, Editor
January 23, 2019
The last picture Ariana Grande posted on her Instagram in 2018 saying bye to her difficult yet rewarding year.

Celebrity’s Privacy Pt. 2: Ariana Grande News

Malieka Khan, Editor
January 23, 2019
A picture of the rebooted series Gilmore Girls on Netflix that is still on today.

The “Formula” to a Hit TV Show

Malieka Khan, Editor
January 23, 2019
A picture of me in 2019 already choosing to be happier on my day in by playing with my fairy lights and taking funny pictures. Success in the little things.

Resolutions: Which are Better?

Malieka Khan, Editor
January 23, 2019
A family with three different children, all seemingly in the same generation, but with widely different childhood viewpoints.

The “Transition” Generation

Malieka Khan, Editor
January 23, 2019
A picture of Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas in classic Indian wear before their wedding.

The Impact of Interracial Couples in Social Media

Malieka Khan, Editor
January 23, 2019
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[Photo] The DNA Craze: My Story

Gabby McCutchan, Editor
January 23, 2019
This was a poll taken asking the general student population on their opinions on Big Mouth and its controversy.

Has Netflix Taken It Too Far With It’s New Series “Big Mouth”?

Malieka Khan, Editor
October 30, 2018
This is a picture of a google desktop that shows the most recent websites used by a junior at YLHS. Out of 9 websites, 6 of them are school related.

Has The Internet Taken Over The Classroom?

Malieka Khan, Editor
October 30, 2018
A group of students who are about to attend homecoming dressed in darker dresses as to fit with the “Nightmare Before Christmas” theme.

How Important Is Homecoming?

Malieka Khan, Editor
October 30, 2018
These are several pictures of social media influencers at a convention where they go specifically to meet fans and say hello.

When is a Celebrity “Off the Clock”?

Malieka Khan, Editor
October 16, 2018
This was taken on a ride at the festival during the night, its busiest time of day.

Oktoberfest Recap

Malieka Khan, Editor
October 7, 2018
This is a depiction of one of the classic style costumes groups would wear to the Welcome Back Dance.

Welcome Back Dance Recap

Malieka Khan, Editor
September 21, 2018
During this month, Muslims all around the world follow their own calendars set to the timings they need based off the time in which the sun sets and rises where they are.

The Month of Ramadan

Malieka Khan, Photojournalist
June 3, 2018
This is a picture of the Waffle House hours after the situation had taken place and the police had arrived.

Waffle House Shooting in Nashville

Malieka Khan, Photojournalist
June 3, 2018
This is a picture of several popular albums written and released by artists known world wide.

The Relationship Between Music and Emotions

Malieka Khan, Photojournalist
June 3, 2018
This is a picture of Cardi B and her soon to be husband, Offset, after they had announced that she was pregnant and people had been following the pregnancy for a while.

Celebrity Relationship Allegations

Malieka Khan, Photojournalist
June 3, 2018
This shooting took place on February 14 and left 17 dead, both students and staff.

Spread of School Shootings Throughout the United States

Malieka Khan, Photojournalist
March 19, 2018
Now a days people are more involved in celebrity news and gossip than other topic of discussion.

Traditional vs New Media News

Malieka Khan, Photojournalist
January 22, 2018
This is the ticket from my personal screening of the movie Jumanji.

Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle Movie Review

Malieka Khan, Photojournalist
January 22, 2018
There are several different colleges all around the United States, but which is the best for who?

In State or Out of State Colleges: Which are More Beneficial

Malieka Khan, Photojournalist
December 12, 2017
Expectations vs Reality is a major topic of discussion amongst people nowadays, but how much should media be taken into account on this?

Media’s Influence on Expectations

Malieka Khan, Photojournalist
December 12, 2017
This debate has been living all through time, but can anyone scientifically prove one side to the other?

Diet is the Backbone to a Healthy Life

Malieka Khan, Photojournalist
December 12, 2017
This is an example of one of the movies that Pixar is known for and loved because of.

The Rise of Pixar Studios

Malieka Khan, Photojournalist
December 12, 2017
The main theme of the Homecoming Dance is based off a Moana luau represented by a volcano

Homecoming Theme Reveal

Malieka Khan, Photojournalist
December 12, 2017
Disney and Pixar are very well known brands throughout the world who have impacted many students lives.

Pixar vs Disney

Malieka Khan, Photojournalist
November 3, 2017
For years the debate of whether the famous movie, The Nightmare Before Christmas, is a Halloween or Christmas movie. Which is true?

The Nightmare Before Christmas: Halloween or Christmas Movie?

Malieka Khan, Photojournalist
October 26, 2017
This is the top of the ferris wheel looking over all of the festival on its busiest night during its most popular time.

Annual Oktoberfest Recap

Malieka Khan, Photojournalist
October 18, 2017
This is the amount of homework from one class in one night due the next day.

Anxiety and Its Strain on the Human Mind

Malieka Khan, Photojournalist
October 15, 2017
This is where the mass shooting had taken place only a few days back.

Vegas Shooting’s Affect on Gun Control

Malieka Khan, Photojournalist
October 12, 2017
Old, dangerous video game resurfacing again, but this time on a much larger scale.

Blue Whale Video Game Causing Suicides

Malieka Khan, Photojournalist
September 21, 2017
Slowly by slowly, summer is approaching YLHS and all the students are excited about the next few weeks of break to come.

Low Expectations For Summer

Malieka Khan, Photojournalist
June 9, 2017
Lady Gaga at Coachella 2017

Lady Gaga at Coachella 2017

Malieka Khan, Photojournalist
May 27, 2017
This is an orchestra setup very similar to the YLHS orchestra’s at the Valencia concert a few nights ago.

YLHS String Orchestra Concert

Malieka Khan, Photojournalist
May 27, 2017
This is an example of one of the shows that has caused a major buzz around suicide and suicide prevention, for the good and the worse.

Television and its Effect On Suicide Prevention

Malieka Khan, Photojournalist
May 6, 2017
This was the day before voting had begun, and Sarah Mayans along with the help of certain students was preparing for the upcoming day.

ASB Election Week

Malieka Khan, Photojournalist
March 26, 2017
Washington Post vs Pewdiepie

Washington Post vs Pewdiepie

Malieka Khan, Photojournalist
March 10, 2017
After a night filled with two preformances and one heart felt speech, Adele leaves the 2017 Grammys with 5 awards.

Adele at the Grammy Awards

Malieka Khan, Photojournalist
March 7, 2017
How Far is Too Far For Winter Formal Proposals?

How Far is Too Far For Winter Formal Proposals?

Malieka Khan, Photojournalist
March 7, 2017
This is Carrie Fisher speaking out about her bipolar disorder and how anyone can over come it.

Carrie Fisher’s Mental Battle

Malieka Khan, Photojournalist
January 16, 2017
A judge’s gavel, commonly used during trials that the YLHS students attend, next to a stack of papers, most likely evidence for a case.

Yorba Linda High School Mock Trial

Malieka Khan, Photojournalist
December 26, 2016
Photo of Grace Brisco, Malieka Khan, Trevor Secoda, Stephen Serrano, Emily DiBias, Polly B., Alexis T., Emelia O., and Nick Deang during their eighth grade trip to Knotts Berry Farm.

Can Students Stay Friends When Attending Different High Schools?

Malieka Khan, Photojournalist
November 29, 2016
Demonstrators chant slogans as they march up Fifth Avenue in New York during a protest against the election of President-elect Donald Trump, Nov. 12, 2016.

“We reject the president elect!”

Malieka Khan, Photojournalist
November 29, 2016
Yorba Linda playing against the Aztecs in their last won game.

Freshman Football Team Winning Streak

Malieka Khan, Photojournalist
October 26, 2016
Zach YLHS Freshman who is in advanced dance as well as honors classes.

Student Spotlight: Zachary Hernandez

Malieka Khan, Photojournalist
October 26, 2016
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