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The #1 student news site of Yorba Linda High School

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Caitlyn Truong

Caitlyn Truong, Editor-in-Chief

Caitlyn Truong is a senior at Yorba Linda High School and is excited to be an editor-in-chief for The Wrangler. As she approaches her last year of high school, she continues to be an active member of Speech and Debate, PTSA Student Leadership, CSF, NHS, Link Crew, and Key Club. In her free time, she enjoys reading, baking, watching movies, traveling, and spending time with her friends and family.

All content by Caitlyn Truong
After three years, I and my fellow newspaper seniors bid The Wrangler goodbye.

Farewell

Caitlyn Truong, Editor-in-Chief
June 10, 2020
Hundreds of protesters gathered in Yorba Linda on June 2 to demand change and justice.

Yorba Linda for #BlackLivesMatter

Caitlyn Truong, Editor-in-Chief
June 10, 2020
Protests against the coronavirus in Huntington Beach reveal the priorities of some individuals during this critical, unprecedented time.

More Than a Virus

Caitlyn Truong, Editor-in-Chief
May 28, 2020
As the coronavirus forces individuals to stay at home, nature has taken over, including this sighting of goats in the streets of a town in Wales.

Nature’s Sigh of Relief

Caitlyn Truong, Editor-in-Chief
May 1, 2020
With the coronavirus preventing at-school testing, the College Board has significantly altered their tests for 2020.

Advanced Pandemonium, 2020 Edition

Caitlyn Truong, Editor-in-Chief
April 29, 2020
Drive-by birthday parties are one of the numerous ways people are connecting with one another while social distancing.

Coming Together While Six Feet Apart

Caitlyn Truong, Editor-in-Chief
April 4, 2020
An eerily deserted New York serves as a reminder of how the world has come to a halt in response to the coronavirus.

How the World Stopped For the Coronavirus

Caitlyn Truong, Editor-in-Chief
March 30, 2020
AP exams can be stressful if students do not properly prepare for them.

Don’t Stress, They’re Just Some Tests

Caitlyn Truong, Editor-in-Chief
March 10, 2020
The Wrangler’s very own podcast, “Horsin’ Around with The Wrangler,” has joined the rising popularity of podcasts.

Extra, Extra! Podcast All About It

Caitlyn Truong, Editor-in-Chief
February 28, 2020
Kobe Bryant’s death was published by TMZ minutes after the helicopter crash, causing many to question the ethics of such rapid reporting.

Some Bad News

Caitlyn Truong, Editor-in-Chief
February 16, 2020
Senior year, I have learned, is not the easygoing year it is often made out to be.

One Second-to-Last Semester Later…

Caitlyn Truong, Editor-in-Chief
February 9, 2020
A cartoon illustration that portrays two individuals as they walk through the snow.

A Bittersweet Season

Emily Ito and Caitlyn Truong
January 20, 2020
With the fan-favorite duo of Baby Yoda and Mando, The Mandalorian has become Disney+’s first major success.

The Mandalorian: This is the Way

Caitlyn Truong, Editor-in-Chief
January 18, 2020
Trends on Twitter only last about eleven minutes, exemplifying how quickly society moves on from the latest newest thing.

Moving On

Caitlyn Truong, Editor-in-Chief
January 7, 2020
Politics are constantly changing, but Twitter in particular has become an integral part of modern-day politics.

Twitter-izing Politics

Caitlyn Truong, Editor-in-Chief
January 7, 2020
The holiday season is also the season of giving and unity.

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

Caitlyn Truong, Editor-in-Chief
December 22, 2019
From left to right, top to bottom: Andrew Krohn (12), Anna Bulis (12), Raymond Nguyen (12), Shayda Roshdieh (11), Sydney Kim (11), Caitlyn Truong (12), Andrea Rodriguez (9), Camille Khong (9), and Tim Lee (10) were among several YLHS speech and debate students at their first tournament for the 2019-2020 school year.

YLHS Speech and Debate at OCSL Fall Tournament 2019

Caitlyn Truong, Editor-in-Chief
November 15, 2019
Teal pumpkins are used to welcome children with food allergies to trick-or-treat.

An Out of the Blue Halloween

Caitlyn Truong, Editor-in-Chief
October 29, 2019
Congratulations to YLHS’s National Merit scholars of the Class of 2020!

YLHS’s 2019 National Merit Scholars

Caitlyn Truong, Editor-in-Chief
October 20, 2019
Malls are experiencing a decline as thousands of retail stores close their doors.

The Fall of the Mall

Caitlyn Truong, Editor-in-Chief
October 7, 2019
Disney+, Disney’s new streaming service, will offer a variety of old, current, and new content.

Adding Disney Plus

Caitlyn Truong, Editor-in-Chief
September 30, 2019
At sixteen years old, Greta Thunberg delivered a powerful speech at the UN Climate Action Summit.

Timeless

Caitlyn Truong, Editor-in-Chief
September 30, 2019
Mr. Flynn is excited for a great school year at YLHS!

Mr. Flynn’s Resolutions for the New Year

Caitlyn Truong, Editor-in-Chief
September 27, 2019
School lunches include decomposable trays, but could continue to be environmentally friendly by eliminating plastic.

Go Green!

Caitlyn Truong, Kylie de Best, Emily Eslao, and Suhani Bhanvadia
September 27, 2019
With social media, any user can bring about change with no cost or inconvenience.

Double Tap for Change

Caitlyn Truong, Editor
June 5, 2019
Students gathered in Mr. Walls’s room on Tuesday to listen to Yorba Linda’s mayor.

Mayor Campbell Visits YLHS

Caitlyn Truong, Editor
June 5, 2019
Game of Thrones, along with numerous other beloved television shows, will be leaving the screen this year.

Finale-ly Leaving the Screen

Caitlyn Truong, Editor
June 5, 2019
One of the numerous consequences of global warming include the death of coral reefs, including the bleached coral reef near the Great Barrier Reef pictured above.

Twelve Years Left

Caitlyn Truong, Editor
May 14, 2019
Avengers: Endgame is the culmination of eleven years of the MCU.

Whatever It Takes

Caitlyn Truong, Editor
May 14, 2019
The poppy super bloom in California has attracted thousands of visitors, including this canine visitor pictured above.

What’s Poppin’, California?

Caitlyn Truong, Editor
April 9, 2019
Will Smith as Genie in the upcoming Aladdin live-adaptation has caused many to criticize the film before it has even been released.

Destined to Fail

Caitlyn Truong, Editor
April 2, 2019
The Wranglers original masthead was designed by Grant Hirahira in 2009.

The Wrangler Through the Years

Caitlyn Truong, Editor
March 26, 2019
PTSA Student Leadership meets at Hurless Barton Park annually for orientation. The group pictured above are the 2018-2019 leaders.

Club Spotlight: PTSA Student Leadership

Caitlyn Truong, Editor
March 26, 2019
Captain Marvel marks Marvel Studios’ first female-led superhero film.

Captain Marvel Soars Higher, Further, Faster

Caitlyn Truong, Editor
March 19, 2019
Recent rainy weather in California may be signs of a larger mega-storm.

A Storm of Biblical Proportions

Caitlyn Truong, Editor
March 13, 2019
From left to right: Anna Zhang (10), Caitlyn Truong (11), Wayne Chan (12), Rohita Thammineni (10), Chris Mancini (9), and Rishi Kheni (12) are among several YLHS debate students qualifying for the state tournament in May.

YLHS Speech & Debate at 2019 State Qualifiers

Caitlyn Truong, Editor
March 12, 2019
Firefighters and other emergency responders arrive on the scene of the plane crash.

Six Houses Away

Caitlyn Truong, Editor
February 26, 2019
The #MeToo movement began in 2006 and continues to revolutionize the world today.

Time’s Not Up for #MeToo

Caitlyn Truong, Editor
January 18, 2019
How the Grinch Stole Christmas is among the best holiday classics to watch.

Holiday Movies Yule Want to Watch

Caitlyn Truong, Editor
January 18, 2019
YLHS opened its doors ten years ago on December 8, 2009.

10 Years Ago…

Caitlyn Truong, Editor
December 15, 2018
Dumbo, which will be released in 2019, is one of numerous upcoming live-action adaptations.

Fulfilling Dreams of Past and Present

Caitlyn Truong, Editor
December 11, 2018
Comic-book writer and publisher Stan Lee passed away on November 12.

Excelsior!

Caitlyn Truong, Editor
December 4, 2018
Sarah Kim is an exceptional junior at Yorba Linda High School.

Student Spotlight: Sarah Kim

Caitlyn Truong, Editor
November 21, 2018
Candidates post their campaigns all around Yorba Linda in preparation for Election Day.

The Antidote is the Vote

Caitlyn Truong, Editor
November 1, 2018
The top Halloween candies per state ranges from traditional candy corn to Dubble Bubble Gum.

Bone Appetit!

Caitlyn Truong, Editor
October 28, 2018
YLHS Speech and Debate students competed in their first tournament at CSUF Invitational 2018.

Victory at CSUF 2018 – YLHS Speech and Debate

Caitlyn Truong, Editor
October 21, 2018
Students should thoroughly prepare for this weekend’s PSAT, and a great way to do so is through Elite’s prep programs.

PSATurday

Caitlyn Truong, Editor
October 14, 2018
Banned Book Week spotlights the top ten banned books of the year every last week of September.

A Series of Unnecessary Events

Caitlyn Truong, Editor
October 8, 2018
Chrissy Teigen’s reaction to the Emmys was only one of several entertaining moments from the night.

70th Emmy Awards

Caitlyn Truong, Editor
October 2, 2018
Princeton University is U.S. News’s number one college in America.

Ranked

Caitlyn Truong, Editor
September 20, 2018
Has Kanye taken it too far this time?

Kanye’s Downfall

Caitlyn Truong, Photojournalist
June 3, 2018
The incredibly successful Marvel Studios has contributed nearly twenty box-office-topping films to the modern age of superheroes.

The Age of Superheroes

Caitlyn Truong, Photojournalist
May 23, 2018
YLHS Speech and Debate students Andrew Krohn (10), Caitlyn Truong (10), Anna Zhang (9), Wayne Chan (11), Rohita Thammineni (9), and more competed at the state tournament in April.

YLHS Speech and Debate Goes to State

Caitlyn Truong, Photojournalist
May 3, 2018
Thousands are calling for a boycott of the popular music festival Coachella.

Nochella

Caitlyn Truong, Photojournalist
April 25, 2018
Each day is a new unofficial national holiday; April alone is full of strange celebrations.

Behind the Scenes of Strange National Holidays

Caitlyn Truong, Photojournalist
April 15, 2018
Love, Simon makes history as one of the first major films with LGBTQ+ themes.

Love, Simon Loves Love

Caitlyn Truong, Photojournalist
April 11, 2018
Emma Gonzalez speaks at the March for Our Lives movement, cementing her place in history as one of the most influential student activists.

Emma Gonzalez, Activist Warrior

Caitlyn Truong, Photojournalist
April 11, 2018
YLHS senior group photo. From left to right: Danielle Lee(12), Simran Chowdry(12), Artee Tandon(12), Nate Yi(12), Ryan Le(12), Wayne Chan(11). (Photo courtesy of Caitlyn Truong)

[Photo] YLHS Goes to 2018 Orange County Speech League State Qualifier

Wayne Chan, Editor
March 3, 2018
Dependency on the Internet and Google for instantaneous answers results in less ability to recall information, a concept otherwise known as the Google Effect.

The Google Effect

Caitlyn Truong, Photojournalist
March 26, 2018
Black Panther has a visually stunning poster to accompany a visually and thematically stunning film.

Black Panther Rises

Caitlyn Truong, Photojournalist
March 14, 2018
Sold out Fingerlings, one of 2017’s most popular toys, are only one of several contributions to the frenzy of the holiday season.

Christmas Chaos

Caitlyn Truong, Photojournalist
January 22, 2018
YouTube sensation Liza Koshy advertises Beats Electronics alongside big name celebrities Karlie Kloss and Pharrell Williams.

The New Hollywood

Caitlyn Truong, Photojournalist
January 22, 2018
Dangerous hazing rituals of fraternities and sororities have resulted in tragedy, such as the death of Penn State student Timothy Piazza.

The Secret Darkness of Fraternity Life

Caitlyn Truong, Photojournalist
December 5, 2017
Taylor Swift ushers in her new era of music with her newest album, Reputation.

The Swiftly Successful Debut of “Reputation”

Caitlyn Truong, Photojournalist
November 15, 2017
Andi Mack is the first Disney Channel to feature a homosexual character, among other progressive themes.

Disney Channel’s “Andi Mack” Breaks the Mold

Caitlyn Truong, Photojournalist
November 8, 2017
Students of YLHS showed their commitment to a drug free life by signing this poster.

Staying Fly, Not High Since 1985

Caitlyn Truong, Photojournalist
November 2, 2017
Halloween costume controversy has stirred protest such as the Were a Culture, Not a Costume campaign.

Scarily Offensive

Caitlyn Truong, Photojournalist
October 25, 2017
YLHS’s Speech and Debate team competed in their first tournament at CSUF this past weekend.

YLHS Speech and Debate Wins at CSUF

Caitlyn Truong, Photojournalist
October 25, 2017
Protest for stricter gun control laws increased after the Las Vegas shooting.

Tradition vs Safety: The Gun Control Debate

Caitlyn Truong, Photojournalist
October 25, 2017
Macklemores first solo album in 12 years debuted at number two of Billboards Hot 200 Chart.

Macklemore’s “Glorious” Return with Solo “Gemini”

Caitlyn Truong, Photojournalist
October 10, 2017
Students can get involved by showing their Mustang pride and supporting the football team in the stable, such as during the YLHS vs. Esperanza game.

Mustangs, Get Connected with YLHS!

Caitlyn Truong, Photojournalist
September 28, 2017
Supporters of the DACA program rally in front of the White House.

The DACA Crisis

Caitlyn Truong, Photojournalist
September 26, 2017
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