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Trader Joe’s Yorba Linda Store 176.
10 Values That Make Trader Joe’s More Than an Ordinary Grocery Store
Studying with a friend is a great way to stay on top of academics while staying connected.
How to Avoid Second Semester Burnout
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Cultural Traditions Students Celebrate at Home
Coach Bailey on the football field
The Last Lessons
A senior celebrates a memorable moment while receiving recognition at the Senior Awards Ceremony.
Class of 2026 Senior Awards
World Cup Halftime Show
The Shooting at Teotihuacan Pyramids
Inspectors standing outside the MV Hondius cruise in protective gear.
Andes Hantavirus Outbreak: What is it?
The seniors cover their rally side in black and yellow colors, revealing the spirit highlighted during the event.
YLHS 2026 Olympic Rally Recap
The Strait of Hormuz is a major shipping route for some of the world’s most relied on materials. Its situation places most of its control with Iran; however, its status affects surrounding countries and the rest of the globe as well.
The Strait of Hormuz’s Impact on the World
Peptides are being drawn from a container into a needle to be injected into an individual.
Peptides: What Are They?
The PYLUSD Climate Coalition successfully passes Resolution 25-30 titled "Advancing Environmental Literacy and Sustainability." Photo used with permission from Avery Yang.
PYLUSD Climate Coalition Takes Action
A collage of some celebrities at the 2026 Met Gala at the Metropolitan Museum.
2026 Met Gala Recap
Playlists are a specifically curated blend of tastes that can serve as an indulgent dive into emotions or a comforting salve to raw emotions - truly, that is the beauty of creating a playlist.
A Love Letter to Playlists
Graduation is almost here!
Best Movies to Watch Before Graduation
Netflix released the brand new Lord of the Flies adaptation on May 4, 2026.
Lord of the Flies: Netflix Series Review
With the new movie coming up, what is your favorite theory? Photo used with permission from Secret Headquarters Comic Eporium and is protected under CC BY 2.0.
Beyond the Spider-Verse
A movie theater filled with emptiness, with people nowhere to be seen.
The Lost Art of Going to the Movie Theaters
A type of hacky sack used for kicking around with friends in a circle.
Are Hacky Sacks the New Needoh?
A collage of some celebrities at the 2026 Met Gala at the Metropolitan Museum.
2026 Met Gala Recap
Coach Bailey on the football field
The Last Lessons
Pots of flowers, gifts, and celebrations often fill social media feeds during holidays, contributing to growing expectations surrounding “Instagram-worthy” moments.
The Pressure to Make Holidays Social Media Worthy
Seniors throwing papers during a campus tradition, capturing a moment of realization following the college decision season.
More Than an Acceptance Letter
The three main albums coming out this summer, featuring Olivia Rodrigo, Gracie Abrams, and Ariana Grande.
Battle for Album of the Summer
Coach Bailey on the football field
The Last Lessons
Coach Bailey leads the Mustangs in round one of CIF.
Farewell, Coach Bailey!
A photo from the Youth World Championships. Hevin and her team are performing an acrobatic move called the "Queen." It involves a swimmer doing a backbend on top of another swimmer who is lying down. The other six swimmers are treading water to keep both swimmers afloat.
Hevin Park: More Than Dancing in the Water
A student browses the racks of clothing at Mustang Locker, with a central table overflowing with jeans of different sizes.
Mustang Locker: A Hidden Resource for Students
Valencia students crossing Alta Vista Street and Kraemer Boulevard.
El Dorado High School and Valencia High School Anti-ICE Walkout
The 9/11 Memorial Pools honor those who were lost on September 11th, 2001.
Visit to the 9/11 Memorial & Museum
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The Wrangler
Emma Safari

Emma Safari, Photojournalist

As a senior in the class of 2024, this is Emma Safari’s third year in The Wrangler. In addition to being a writer, Emma also plays softball and swims. Emma enjoys going to the beach during her free time, having bonfires with her friends, late-night drives, and eating ice cream. In the future, Emma sees herself studying mechanical engineering in hopes of working on Formula 1 cars. Emma is excited to see what the upcoming school year has to offer!

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