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Murray McCory's Jansport legacy will live on in the school adventures of many students.
Jansport: A Tribute To a Trailblazer 
And that's a wrap folks. 2024 has come to an end.
2024 Wrapped
It is Spanish teacher Profe. Wong’s 8th year at Yorba Linda High School!
Teacher Spotlight: Profe. Wong
A photo of Natalia Soto sporting her varsity jacket.
Senior Spotlight: Natalia Soto
Information regarding our District Winter Formal: The Yule Ball!
Our Winter Formal Theme is Here!
A thank you to all of our teachers and staff members, from The Wrangler.
How Some of our Staff Members are Spending Their Thanksgiving Break
Donald J. Trump won the 2024 election against Kamala Harris, giving way to uncertainty for what America's future could look like.
America’s 47th President Elect
The Wicked poster of the new movie featuring Ariana Grande as Glinda and Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba.
‘Wicked’ Poster Controversy Explained
The cast of Shogun making Emmy’s history by becoming the show to win the most awards that night.
2024 Emmy’s Top Moments
California quotas regarding housing prompts cities to construct new accommodations.
Yorba Linda Expansion: New Housing Development to Meet Surging Demand
Pesto flaunting his flippers alongside his penguin keeper
Pesto: The Media’s Favorite Penguin
The aftermath of Hurricane Helene’s in the city of Cedar Key, Florida.
A Lesson of Preparedness from Hurricane Helene
The Sabrina Carpenter, Barry Keoghan, and Breckie Hill Love Affair has taken the internet by storm
The Sabrina Carpenter, Barry Keoghan, and Breckie Hill Drama Explained
The cast of Brooklyn Nine-Nine posing for a cool photo.
Is Brooklyn Nine-Nine Worth Watching?
The characters featured in X-Men 97'.
Top 5 Best New Animated Series’ of 2024
A photo of Sabrina from her Short N’ Sweet tour.
Sabrina Carpenter: Slow and Steady Wins The Race
Artist beabadoobee’s set at day 1 of Camp Flog Gnaw 2023.
The Rise of Music Festivals
The West End’s Novello Theater following a showing of Mamma Mia!
Review of West End Shows: Mamma Mia!, Les Miserables, and Hadestown
The cast of Brooklyn Nine-Nine posing for a cool photo.
Is Brooklyn Nine-Nine Worth Watching?
Online school helping connect students and educators around the world.
The Comeback of Virtual Learning
A Look into Starbucks’ New Holiday Menu!
An iced Pumpkin Cream Chai from Starbucks, which is a blend of black tea, spices, and cold foam.
Best Locations to Enjoy Fall’s Flavors
Artists such as Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, Billie Eilish, and Charli xcx lead the 2025 Grammy nominees.
2025 Grammy Nominations and Predictions
Pumpkin pie vs apple pie! Which do you prefer?
Pumpkin Pie vs. Apple Pie
Navi Gupta (12) watching her ball after she fired it towards her target
YLHS Women’s Golf is Heading Into League
New York City, a city filled to the brim with a myriad of cuisines, invites visitors to embark on a culinary journey.
Big Apple Bites: New York’s Eateries Off The Beaten Path
Blooming with love and appreciation, flowers are one of the most popular gifts on Mother’s Day.
Mother’s Day: History & Gift Ideas
The Language of Flowers
The Indio-based festival welcomes concert-goers, music lovers, celebrities, and influencers with their vastly decorated festival grounds.
In the Heart of the Oasis: Coachella 2024
All Over the Map: Mustang-Approved Spring Break Destinations
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Danielle Huizar, Editor

Danielle Huizar is a senior at Yorba Linda High School. At school, she is involved in Cross Country, Track and Field, Link Crew, Newspaper, and Self Care Club. Outside of school, she enjoys activities such as participating in leadership at her church, volunteering, hiking, baking, and doing creative makeup. In the future, Danielle aspires to be a lawyer.

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Olivia Rodrigo’s “Sour Tour” has been going around America. This was taken at the San Diego concert in the Rady Shell.

Olivia Rodrigo Concert Recap

Danielle Huizar, Editor
May 26, 2022
Depending on your major, some AP classes can be extremely helpful. AP classes can give you an introductory view about your major.

Best AP Classes for Your Major

Danielle Huizar, Editor
May 24, 2022
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is a new Marvel movie. It deals a lot with Doctor Strange and Wanda Maximoff.

Honest Opinions on Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness

Danielle Huizar, Editor
May 10, 2022
A beautiful sunset in Maui, Hawaii on the Wailea Beach Resort. There are multiple problems with an abundance of tourism in Hawaii.

Issues With Hawaiian Tourism

Danielle Huizar, Editor
May 10, 2022
There are nine UC campuses throughout California. Each of them have their pros and cons.

The Pros and Cons of Each UC School

Danielle Huizar, Editor
April 21, 2022
Matcha had multiple health benefits. Bluetree cafe has four new matcha flavors: Pear Matcha, Coconut Matcha, Eye of the Tiger, and Mystic Matcha.

The Benefits of Matcha

Danielle Huizar, Editor
April 4, 2022
During the month of March, seniors get many college decisions. A college rejection can be heartbreaking for students, but there are many healthy ways to overcome them.

Healthy Ways To Deal With College Rejections

Danielle Huizar, Editor
March 28, 2022
The Batman was released on March 4th, 2022 to critical acclaim. From an interesting plot to amazing acting, this movie definitely lives up to the hype.

The Batman Review

Danielle Huizar, Editor
March 21, 2022
Orange County Restaurant week is a week where restaurants highlight their food to Orange County restaurant goers. This is CUCINA enoteca’s short rib pappardelle, which is a lunch menu item that is savory and unique.

A Week Filled with Delicious Food: OC Restaurant Week

Danielle Huizar, Editor
March 8, 2022
The weight loss industry promotes unrealistic expectations to impressionable audiences. It is important to realize that there are impossible beauty standards in society.

The Problems with the Weight Loss Industry

Danielle Huizar, Editor
March 6, 2022
Around Yorba Linda, there are many amazing coffee shops student’s should try. Reborn Coffee is a great coffee shop in Brea.

Best Coffee Shops Around Yorba Linda

Danielle Huizar, Editor
February 13, 2022
Don’t Look Up is a Netflix film about two astronomers that discover a comet that could wipe out Earth. Adam McKay, the director and writer, uses this film to call attention to the climate crisis in a comedic yet blaring way.

Don’t Look Up Review and Significance

Danielle Huizar, Editor
January 17, 2022
Athletes have a variety of superstitions before athletic competitions. For instance, Serena Williams wears the same pair of socks during each game of a tennis tournament.

Athletic Superstitions

Danielle Huizar, Editor
December 16, 2021
During summer camp, to get to know other members of the team, the entire team took part in a Fun Run. They ran an easy three miles and participated in many fun activities.

Cross Country Season Recap

Danielle Huizar, Editor
December 11, 2021
On the set of the upcoming film Rust, Alec Baldwin shot and killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. This tragic event led to public outcry against weapons on set, and investigations regarding the shooting are still underway.

Alec Baldwin Fatally Shoots Cinematographer on Set of Rust

Danielle Huizar, Editor
November 27, 2021
Name brand products are often much more expensive than their non-name brand counterparts. Are name brand products actually better than regular items?

Are name brand products better?

Danielle Huizar, Editor
November 7, 2021
People protesting affirmative action, as they believe that their race is hurting their chances of getting accepted into universities. What is the role race plays in college admissions?

The Factor that Race Plays in Your College Admission

Danielle Huizar, Editor
November 1, 2021
Knott’s Scary Farm is a popular Halloween Event that many students attend. Filled with haunted mazes, creepy scares, and spooky entertainment, a night at Knott’s Scary Farm will definitely terrify you.

Scary Halloween Events in Southern California

Danielle Huizar, Editor
October 23, 2021
Sydney Rome (11) and her sister Alexa Rome (Alumni) posing in front of a scenic background. Sydney is the captain of the girls varsity cross country team and is the fastest runner of the team.

Student Spotlight: Sydney Rome

Danielle Huizar, Editor
October 18, 2021
The college application essay is an extremely difficult part of the college application process. Alexandra Herrada (11) is helping her friends refine their essays.

Why is writing a college application essay so difficult?

Danielle Huizar, Editor
October 8, 2021
Set to release on December 17, 2021, Spider-Man: No Way Home is a Marvel movie many fans are excited for. The trailers and leaked footage could hint at three Spider-Men being in this movie.

Will There be Three Spider-Men in Spiderman: No Way Home

Danielle Huizar, Editor
October 2, 2021
Two Yorba Linda High School students attend OC Fair, a popular event many students attend. OC Fair was closed in 2020, but it reopened in the summer of 2021.

The “Return to Normalcy” and Its Effect on Mental Health

Danielle Huizar, Editor
September 24, 2021
Crystal Cove Trail in Newport Beach is a beautiful hike with wonderful beach views.

Best Hikes in OC

Danielle Huizar, Photojournalist
June 8, 2021
Crumbl Cookies serves a variety of different cookies. There is a Crumbl Cookies in Brea where you can try their popular cookies.

Is Crumbl Cookies Worth the Hype?

Danielle Huizar, Photojournalist
June 7, 2021
Loki, the God of Mischief, will embark on a chaotic journey, as he is supposed to fix the timeline he broke in Avengers: Endgame. On June 11, Loki will be released on Disney+.

Loki Expectations and Predictions

Danielle Huizar, Photojournalist
May 24, 2021
Because online school could have potentially hindered the understanding of AP material, many students feel nervous and unprepared for their AP exams this may.

Are Students Prepared for AP Exams?

Danielle Huizar, Photojournalist
April 18, 2021
Harvard University, like many top universities, had a much lower acceptance rate in 2021 because of the surge in applications this year.

Why are Acceptance Rates at Elite Universities Declining?

Danielle Huizar, Photojournalist
April 11, 2021
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier will follow an adventure of the Falcon and the Winter Soldier after the events of Endgame.

The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Theories and Predictions

Danielle Huizar, Photojournalist
March 22, 2021
Johnson and Johnson’s Janssen vaccine has been approved by the FDA and is starting to be administered to the public.

The Johnson & Johnson Vaccine

Danielle Huizar, Photojournalist
March 14, 2021
A four-day work week is something many students and workers want. There are multiple benefits in having a four-day work week.

Benefits of a Four-Day Workweek

Danielle Huizar, Photojournalist
March 8, 2021
A vegan diet has a myriad of positive environmental impacts, and by going vegan, you can make the Earth a better place for animals and humans.

The Positive Environmental Impacts of Veganism

Danielle Huizar, Photojournalist
February 28, 2021
The CDC recommends that people wear two masks to ensure safety from COVID-19 and mitigate the spread of the virus. These methods will tighten a face mask around an individual’s face and close gaps where particles could get into.

Why You Should Double Mask

Danielle Huizar, Photojournalist
February 21, 2021
Because of multiple threats against Joe Biden and other government officials, the National Guard is preparing to protect the Capitol during the Inauguration of Joe Biden on January 20th.

The Threats Facing the Inauguration of Joe Biden

Danielle Huizar, Photojournalist
January 18, 2021
Thousands of people in Wuhan, China gather to celebrate New Years. Although Wuhan was the first place where COVID-19 was found, they were successfully able to handle the virus, leading to a relatively normal celebration of New Years.

2021 New Year’s Celebrations Around the World

Danielle Huizar, Photojournalist
January 15, 2021
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
Although COVID-19 is negatively impacting many holiday traditions, there is still an array of different holiday activities you can do that are safe from the pandemic.

Fun and COVID-Free Holiday Activities

Danielle Huizar, Photojournalist
December 11, 2020
In the past weeks, Moderna and Pfizer both announced effective candidates for the COVID-19 vaccine. As cases in the United States continue to spike, the need for a vaccine is increasingly more apparent.

The Pfizer and Moderna Vaccines

Danielle Huizar, Photojournalist
November 21, 2020
With many unprecedented and uncertain events happening in 2020, students should find ways to incorporate self-care into their lives to improve their overall well-being.

The Importance of Self Care During Uncertain Times

Danielle Huizar, Photojounalist
November 16, 2020
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
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Yorba Linda High School is entirely online right now. Is online school affecting the sleep of the student body?

Are Students Gaining Sleep Because of Online School?

Danielle Huizar, Photojournalist
October 23, 2020
COVID-19 has impacted the world significantly, and many people are longing for a vaccine to come out. However, there has been confusing information regarding when the vaccine will be released.

When Will the COVID-19 Vaccine Be Available?

Danielle Huizar, Photojournalist
October 17, 2020
Although many students would much rather scroll through TikTok or watch Netflix during quarantine, it is very important that students start or continue exercising and staying active.

Staying Active During Quarantine

Danielle Huizar, Photojournalist
October 10, 2020
The 72nd Emmy Awards were a mostly virtual event due to the Covid-19 pandemic. There were many big winners, memorable moments, and more during this year’s Emmys.

72nd Emmys Recap

Danielle Huizar, Photojournalist
October 3, 2020
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[Photo] IOS14 Update: The Features to It and A Gallery of Art

Eunice Ahn, photojournalist
October 4, 2020
There are a vast array of numbers to call if you or someone you know is feeling suicidal thoughts, and there are many resources, such as therapists, wellness counselors, and online organizations, that can help students who are struggling with mental health problems.

Suicide Awareness Month

Danielle Huizar, Photojournalist
September 25, 2020
A post on instagram about Danielle Huizar (10) and her friends at homecoming.

[Photo] Sophomore Year Reflection

Suhani Bhanvadia, Photojournalist
April 25, 2020
A small group of Freshmen at the 2018-2019 Welcome Back Dance.

[Photo] Students Don’t Attend School Events Often

Suhani Bhanvadia, Photojournalist
October 8, 2019
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