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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

Emily Ito

Emily Ito, Editor-in-Chief

Emily Ito is entering her senior year at Yorba Linda High School. This will be her third year as a member of The Wrangler staff and her first year as Editor-in-Chief. As she begins to prepare for the next stage of her life, she is most interested in pursuing work in public policy or communications. Along with writing for the school paper, she is involved in many other extracurriculars, including PTSA Student Leadership, NHS, CSF, and Yearbook. She is also an active member of the community, volunteering at the Yorba Linda Public Library for the Teen Advisory Board and working as a swim instructor and lifeguard for Fullerton Aquatics. She enjoys swimming, reading, writing, and spending time with her friends.

All content by Emily Ito
The class of 2020 is still being celebrated.

Avoid the Bitterness

Emily Ito, Editor-in-Chief
June 4, 2020
Pictured is the cover for Dr Seuss's famous children's book.

A Journey Built on Dreams

Emily Ito, Editor-in-Chief
May 23, 2020
The homeless and those living below the line of poverty struggle during this incredibly difficult time.

The Inescapable Loop

Emily Ito, Editor-in-Chief
May 5, 2020
Students hold a sign explaining that they rather read books than eulogies. They're aware of this issue, and they demand change.

A March Without a Shooting

Emily Ito, Editor-in-Chief
April 2, 2020
An image of babies dealing with atopic dermatitis, a condition that has a reported 3 million cases each year.

What’s Wrong with Your Skin?

Emily Ito, Editor-in-Chief
February 12, 2020
The meaning of home as defined by The Webster's Dictionary .

A Departure from Home

Emily Ito, Editor-in-Chief
January 20, 2020
The illustration depicts the appearance of a house divided during the holidays.

A Holiday Divided

Emily Ito, Editor-in-Chief
January 20, 2020
An image taken from a protest in which a woman writes, "It's my hot body, I do what I want."

Stigmatizing Female Sexuality

Emily Ito, Editor-in-Chief
November 11, 2019
Students at Coronado High School hide beneath their desks during a school lockdown drill.

We Deserve More

Emily Ito, Editor-in-Chief
October 23, 2019
Mr. McCann and Mrs. Long sport their YLHS spirit wear with pride.

Team Up for some MUStang Spirit!

Emily Ito, Editor-in-Chief
September 27, 2019
A PSA for pro-life. The ad is meant to emphasize that the choices being made regarding abortion rights are made by individuals who are unaffected by these decisions.

Opinion: Dear Alabama Legislation

Emily Ito, Section Editor
May 29, 2019
Jacob Viveros (11) looks through his phone, researching the Mexican artists whose work he saw at LACMA during a school field trip.

Student Spotlight: Jacob Viveros

Emily Ito, Section Editor
May 28, 2019
A photo of butterflies that represent the fleeting nature of our year.

Goodbye Junior Year

Emily Ito, Section Editor
May 28, 2019
We are so incredibly excited to be welcoming our newest Mustang class.

Our Future Mustangs!

Emily Ito, Section Editor
April 2, 2019
An image of the 2017 YLHS graduation. These students are bidding farewell to their high school years and looking towards their college experience.

Highly Unprepared

Emily Ito, Section Editor
March 12, 2019
The neighborhood had been sectioned off to prevent residents getting too close to the scene. Many onlookers remained just outside the caution tape to try to see as much as they could. The individuals present in the photo are only a small portion of the neighbors who were watching from the street. In the sky, a large gray cloud of smoke can be seen.

Plane Crashes into Yorba Linda Home

Emily Ito, Section Editor
February 4, 2019
An image taken from a costume store. Like many other stores, they sell Native American and European settler apparel in honor of the national holiday. The costumes are a prime example of the larger example that is Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving: The Great American Paradox

Emily Ito, Section Editor
November 22, 2018
Dani Mallat poses with Priscilla Kim for their homecoming photo.

Student Spotlight: Dani Mallat

Emily Ito, Section Editor
October 21, 2018
Jade Low (11) and Allie Mortenson (11) excitedly promote German Club during club rush.

Club Spotlight: German Club

Emily Ito, Section Editor
October 8, 2018
YLHS is holding a date to take the PSAT. It is a great opportunity to see if one likes the style of the SAT.

SAT vs. ACT: What’s Right for You?

Emily Ito, Section Editor
September 21, 2018
A promotional poster for the film.

Movie Review: Truth or Dare

Emily Ito, Photojournalist
April 24, 2018
A collage surrounding mental illness.

The Romanticism of Mental Illness

Emily Ito, Photojournalist
March 29, 2018
The four best actor winners posed for the camera with big smiles.

90th Annual Academy Awards: Recap

Emily Ito, Photojournalist
March 15, 2018
The spooky promotional poster for Happy Death Day includes a reflection of the antagonist in the knife

Movie Review: Happy Death Day

Emily Ito, Photojournalist
December 26, 2017
Harvey Weinstein falls from grace after decades in the spotlight.

The Double Life of Harvey Weinstein

Emily Ito, Photojournalist
December 19, 2017
Aarti Tandon is an amazing student at Yorba Linda High School.

Student Spotlight: Aarti Tandon

Emily Ito, Photojournalist
December 12, 2017
Gabi Moussa stops to smile for the camera in between meetings for PTSA and Teen Advisory Board.

Student Spotlight: Gabi Moussa

Emily Ito, Photojournalist
October 17, 2017
Farewell Summer, Hello School

Farewell Summer, Hello School

Emily Ito, Photojournalist
October 15, 2017
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