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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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Katelyn Ruggles

Katelyn Ruggles, Editor-in-Chief

Katelyn Ruggles is an upcoming senior at Yorba Linda High School. She is on the board of Political Social Activist club and enjoys giving back to her community. In her free time she takes part in spending time with friends and family, listening to music, and watching Netflix. This is her third year being apart of The Wrangler and she is very excited to be a co Editor-in-Chief. She does not know exactly what she wants to do in the future, but it will most likely be English related because of her love for writing. She hopes to stay in California for college and have a great last year of high school.

All content by Katelyn Ruggles
One can personalize hand written notes through underlining, highlighting, and using different colors to help with memorization.

Should Schools Go Back to Hand Written Notes?

Katelyn Ruggles, Editor-in-Chief
June 1, 2023
Enjoying your last football games are one of the most exciting things to look forward to during senior year.

Dear Juniors

Katelyn Ruggles, Editor-in-Chief
June 1, 2023
The poster for the fifth Hunger Games movie, the Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes

The Resurgence of the Hunger Games

Katelyn Ruggles, Editor-in-Chief
May 18, 2023
The Business Academy at Yorba Linda High School recently embarked on a new project, opening up a market to sell goods at the school.

PYLUSD Programs: Preparing for Success

Katelyn Ruggles, Editor-in-Chief
May 11, 2023
A large screen decorated the stage, cutting off most of the view of Frank Ocean in person.

Frank Ocean Disappoints at Coachella Weekend 1

Katelyn Ruggles, Editor-in-Chief
April 20, 2023
Catalina is a beautiful island that would make a great day trip for spring break.

Senior Spring Break Trips

Katelyn Ruggles, Editor-in-Chief
April 1, 2023
A job is a great way to learn responsibilities and skills necessary for the future.

The Benefits of Having a Job in High School

Katelyn Ruggles, Editor-in-Chief
March 22, 2023
The Stanely Cup was a popular things that many people bought as it went viral over Tik Tok.

Do It For the Trend

Katelyn Ruggles, Editor-in-Chief
March 7, 2023
Black History Month is the time to celebrate historical Black figures and their impact on the country.

[Photo] Celebrating Black History Month

February 10, 2023
Most people have many similarities to their preferred pet, like dog lovers being outgoing and adventurous.

Cat Lovers Vs. Dog Lovers: Is There Really a Difference?

Katelyn Ruggles, Editor-in-Chief
January 24, 2023
A Lunar New Year Celebration at Monterey Park results in 10 dead and 10 injured.

A Lunar New Year Celebration Ending in Tragedy

Katelyn Ruggles, Editor-in-Chief
January 22, 2023
Many grocery stores, like Trader Joe’s, still sell the classic cardboard box with chocolate squares advent calendars.

Creative Christmas Countdown

Katelyn Ruggles, Editor-in-Chief
December 20, 2022
With the Adult Collection, builders of all ages are welcome!

Adult Legos for the Kids at Heart

Katelyn Ruggles, Editor-in-Chief
November 29, 2022
Most people go hours scrolling on their phone before they even realize the time wasted that could have been used towards something more productive and healthy towards their life.

What it Means to be Chronically Online

Katelyn Ruggles, Editor-in-Chief
October 10, 2022
Within stories, each character is meant to represent a different archetype that has varying traits and contributes to the storyline in unique ways.

The Science Behind the Side Character

Katelyn Ruggles, Editor
June 7, 2022
BTS plans to drop their upcoming album “Proof” on June 10th, being the first K-pop group to produce an anthology album.

BTS: Proof

Katelyn Ruggles, Editor
June 7, 2022
While I.Q. is the ability to obtain knowledge and apply it to solve problems, E.Q. represents how someone can apply emotions to the real world and those around them.

Emotional Quotient vs. Intelligence Quotient

Katelyn Ruggles, Editor
June 7, 2022
There are several reasons why students prefer community colleges over universities that not everyone chooses to take into account before judging someone based on the school they attend.

College Is Not a Competition; Stop Treating It As One

Katelyn Ruggles, Editor
May 17, 2022
Pictured above is #17, reigning 2021 AL MVP Shohei Ohtani who has brought both hitting and pitching success to the Halos this season.

History In the Making For the Los Angeles Angels

Katelyn Ruggles, Editor
May 10, 2022
Camille Khong and other students at the March 23rd board meeting in opposition to the CRT ban.

[Photo] PYLUSD’s Resolution to Ban Critical Race Theory

Chase Kim, Photojournalist
April 5, 2022
The Hype House, a group of influencers who moved to Los Angeles to further their social media careers, is an example of the surplus of influencers who came to Los Angeles and brought their influencer image with them.

L.A. vs Influencer Culture

Katelyn Ruggles, Editor
March 29, 2022
With kids using social media at a younger age, they are being exposed to mature content, causing them to grow up faster than children in the past and miss out on important stages in life.

The Extinction of the Tween Phase

Katelyn Ruggles, Editor
March 29, 2022
Currently, YLHS students start school at 7:55 and end school at 2:45. With the additional thirty minutes that will be added next school year, school will start around 8:30 and end at around 3:15, pushing back all after school activities and giving students less time in the evening to do homework or other tasks.

Is A Later School Start Time Really Beneficial?

Katelyn Ruggles, Editor
March 21, 2022
Sports fans even go as far as painting their faces or wearing extravagant outfits to games to show their support for teams, yet nothing is ever said about this kind of behavior being crazy as it would be towards fangirls.

The Sexism Rooted in Fan Girls

Katelyn Ruggles, Editor
March 14, 2022
You can book an appointment with the counselors at YLHS by going on the school website, under the counseling tab. Make sure to consider which counselor is under your last name before booking an appointment.

Attention Juniors, It’s time for college applications!

Katelyn Ruggles, Editor
February 16, 2022
Here is a list of do’s and don’ts when tackling finals week that will help you find success on your tests while also not overworking your body and brain while preparing.

Finals Week; The Most Stressful Time of the Year

Katelyn Ruggles, Editor
January 24, 2022
This chart shows that out of 1042 surveyed, 62% say that their symptoms of anxiety have gotten worse since the start of the pandemic.

COVID-19’s Affect on the Mentally Ill

Katelyn Ruggles, Editor
January 24, 2022
To document the memorable moment, BTS fans, commonly known as ARMY, pictured the credits of the Eternals movie and started trending the picture on twitter, congratulating the boys on their achievement.

Marvels Eternals: When Fanbases Unit

Katelyn Ruggles, Editor
January 13, 2022
One of my favorite parts of the holidays is when the person in front of me would pay for my Starbucks order, always brightening my day and encouraging me to continue the chain and pay for the person behind me as well!

Tis the Season of Giving

Katelyn Ruggles, Editor
January 7, 2022
Although the Zodiac Killer has been committing crimes since the late 1960s and had several involvements with the police, his identity has never been discovered.

Has the Zodiac Killer Finally Been Discovered?

Katelyn Ruggles, Editor
December 13, 2021
The crowds at Astroworld reached at least 50,000 people, causing people to be squished soldier to soldier in the crowd, not allowing them to make any kinds of movements.

Astroworld 2021: A Festival Gone Wrong

Katelyn Ruggles, Editor
November 29, 2021
While sadness is a symptom of depression, there are more layers to the mental illness, including weight change, lack of interest, anger outbursts, and many others.

Depression Is Not A Trend

Katelyn Ruggles, Editor
November 29, 2021
Pictured above is your 2021-2022 Women’s Yorba Linda High School Varsity Volleyball Team

Women’s Volleyball 2021-2022: A Season to Remember

Katelyn Ruggles, Editor
November 29, 2021
Students can use the feedback given in aries by teachers to go back to assignments and improve them in order to show growth and gain the completed status.

Earning Points Does Not Equal An Education

Katelyn Ruggles, Editor
October 19, 2021
Along with the many mazes and scarers walking around, these events are filled with scary decorations throughout the whole park, as you can see right when you first walk into Knotts Scary Farm.

Spooky Season is Finally Back

Katelyn Ruggles, Editor
October 13, 2021
Shang Chi, the first Asian superhero in the Marvel Universe, has taken theaters by storm, producing record breaking box office numbers, and making the Asian community across the world proud.

The Cultural Impact of Marvel´s Shang Chi

Katelyn Ruggles, editor
September 26, 2021
Going to amusement parks with friends and family is a great way to spend time with one another and create memories that will last a lifetime.

A Summer of Amusement Parks!

Katelyn Ruggles, Photojournalist
June 8, 2021
Being together for more than 7 years, the pair has grown an inseparable friendship that will most likely last outside of Ohtani’s baseball career.

The Dynamic Duo of the MLB

Katelyn Ruggles, Photojournalist
June 7, 2021
This year, the Oscars are reaching new lengths including streaming projects to win Oscars, including the best picture of the year, Nomadland, which debuted on Hulu.

An Oscars Like Never Before

Katelyn Ruggles, Photojournalist
May 24, 2021
Cinema City will soon have packed parking lots and lines outside the theater, kids and adults all eager to see movies just like old times.

Will Movie Theaters Ever Defeat COVID?

Katelyn Ruggles, Photojournalist
April 20, 2021
According to the CDC, the vaccine will in fact not give you COVID, and it is meant to prevent the immune system from allowing the virus to affect the body.

What Will The New Vaccine Actually Do?

Katelyn Ruggles, Photojournalist
April 16, 2021
Do You Really Need A College Degree?

Do You Really Need A College Degree?

Katelyn Ruggles, Photojournalist
April 11, 2021
The New Phase of Marvel

The New Phase of Marvel

Katelyn Ruggles, Photojournalist
March 23, 2021
Preparing for in person school now will get you ahead of the game when we do go back, and by establishing these good habits, success will be easier when in person school begins again.

How to Prepare For In Person Learning

Katelyn Ruggles, Photojournalist
March 14, 2021
Genuine, healthy relationships are essential to live the best possible, which is why it is important to show that you care for others and put in the effort to form those relationships.

The Importance of Caring

Katelyn Ruggles, Photojournalist
February 28, 2021
The most common reasons for stress on high schoolers are the extensive work from difficult classes and the many requirements to get into college.

The Underlying Competitiveness of High School

Katelyn Ruggles, Photojournalist
February 21, 2021
Most times, the title of prom queen and king comes with a tiara and crown, which is a main reason why students want the title.

Has High School Royalty Lost It’s True Meaning?

Katelyn Ruggles, Photojournalist
February 15, 2021
Sports in highschool can be a great opportunity for students to enhance their athletic talents to further their opportunities later in life, but students who find their abilities being more academic than athletic should not be required to use a period out of their schedule for athletics when it can be more beneficial for them to have a more academic schedule.

Should Schools Require Students To Do Sports or P.E.?

Katelyn Ruggles, Photojournalist
January 23, 2021
2020 was by far one of the most eventful and chaotic years, but it is finally time to kiss 2020 goodbye and hopefully say hello to a better 2021.

2020 Recap: A Year That Will Go Down In History

Katelyn Ruggles, Photojournalist
January 17, 2021
This image above shows a menorah, which corresponds to the holiday of Hanukkah, where each of the eight days a candle is light and prayer is said to celebrate the victory against the invasion of Judea.

Winter Holidays Around the World

Katelyn Ruggles, Photojournalist
January 2, 2021
Keeping a planner will help keep you on track and not forget to complete any assignments.

How To Not Procrastinate: Tips From a Procrastinator

Katelyn Ruggles, Photojournalist
November 25, 2020
These are the letters a, s, and l in sign language, which stand for American Sign Language

Should Sign Language Be Taught At Schools?

Katelyn Ruggles, Photojournalist
November 13, 2020
The Los Angeles Dodgers celebrate on the field as they win the Major League Baseball World Series.

Los Angeles Dodgers Win the World Series

Katelyn Ruggles, Photojournalist
November 1, 2020
Tiger King is a hit Netflix Documentary that went viral. over quarantine.

The Five Stages of Quarantine

Katelyn Ruggles, Photojournalist
October 25, 2020
Mr. Hipwell and his wife posing with their new dog, Thor, that they got over quarantine.

Adoption Rates At Animal Shelters Increase Since the Start of Quarantine

Katelyn Ruggles, Photojournalist
October 18, 2020
There is no better time to reflect on the things people are thankful for and spread hope in spite of the negative environment in the world.

Thanksgiving Is Not Canceled

Katelyn Ruggles, Photojournalist
October 10, 2020
Even with online schooling, teachers and students are still able to communicate and collaborate with each other just like in person schooling.

Which Is Better: In Person Or Online School?

Katelyn Ruggles, Photojournalist
October 3, 2020
LeBron James and Anthony Davis displaying their friendship on the court as they win the second game against the Houston Rockets during the second round of the playoffs.

Los Angeles Lakers: The Magic Behind the Basket

Katelyn Ruggles, Photojournalist
September 25, 2020
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