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Discussions from a Knotts Scary Farm Actor
Social media is a constant distraction, and each social media platform is filled with mindless consumption.
How Social Media is Affecting Our Mental Health
Yorba Linda High School’s Mustang Market opened on October 16, 2024.
2024 Mustang Market Spotlight
Han Kang’s performance art piece: Walk (2018)
The Fruit of My Woman: Nobel Prize Winner Han Kang’s Story of Transformation
Halloween as a tradition has existed for more than 2000 years. In the year 2024, what will you be doing to celebrate this tradition?
The Spooky History of Halloween: From Ancient Traditions to Yorba Linda’s Best Trick-or-Treat Spots
Peer Pressure can affect high school students mental and physical health.
The Power of Peer Pressure
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 cast of All Shook Up at YLS Players performing one of their numbers, “Devil in Disguise.”
YLS Players’ First Show: All Shook Up
Discussions from a Knotts Scary Farm Actor
Taylor Swift announces on October 15, 2024, that she will be releasing an official Eras Tour book and The Tortured Poets Department on vinyl exclusively at Target.
The End of an Era
Wicked Trailer Poster
Wicked: the Movie
Older romance movies such as The Shop Around the Corner (above) have captured many people’s hearts and even inspired modern movies like the hit, You’ve Got Mail.
The Appeal of Older Romance Movies
Popular Documentaries for Halloween Time
Disney has turned iconic movies such as Maleficent, “Beauty and the Beast,” and “The Lion King” into live-action remakes.
The Lost Magic in Live-Action Remakes
My friends and I’s Cava bowls from a few weeks ago, accompanied with a bag of pita chips and their famous lemonades.
Cava: What is the Big Hype All About?
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Movie Poster
Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice
Listening to The Wrangler's fall 2024 playlist!
Fall Song Recommendations
Social media is a constant distraction, and each social media platform is filled with mindless consumption.
How Social Media is Affecting Our Mental Health
KSI’s latest song, “Thick of It,” goes viral online, receiving tons of hate from fans.
Is hate on the KSI song valid?
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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The Wrangler
The #1 student news site of Yorba Linda High School

The Wrangler
Sharon Sun

Sharon Sun, Photojournalist

Sharon Sun is a senior at Yorba Linda High School. In her third year in Newspaper with Mrs. Shay, she is a photojournalist. In the future, she would love to work in the field of law and has plans to major in history. Sharon is no stranger to constant demands of academic excellence and hopes to continue to excel in all areas in her third year at Yorba Linda.

All content by Sharon Sun
Taking AP Environmental Science? @apesvseverybody is a TikTok account that posts bite-sized APES review clips.

Can TikTok Educate?

Sharon Sun
June 7, 2022
At 18, there's a lot more you're free to do.

What’s New After 18

Sharon Sun
June 7, 2022
On a road trip to Palm Desert, it’s easy to spot wind farms planted among California's chaparral landscape.

Why the Windmills: On Wind Energy

Sharon Sun
June 7, 2022
New York’s Times Square is picturesque for its lights, but what powers the city that never sleeps?

Nuclear or Not? The Ups and Downs of Nuclear Power

Sharon Sun, Photojournalist
May 18, 2022
As of April, GasBuddy ranks Costco, Mobil, and Arco as the cheapest stations to fill up a tank nearby Yorba Linda.

Gas Prices Hit All-time High in California

Sharon Sun
May 12, 2022
Casey Williams stars as Donna in Yorba Linda's Mustang Theatre production

Mamma Mia! in the spotlight at Mustang Forum

Sharon Sun, Photojournalist
May 10, 2022
Zot zot zot! The anteater is UC Irvine’s proud mascot. Part of the University of California system, UCI’s tuition for California students is half the cost of that for out-of-state students.

Money on the Quest for College

Sharon Sun, Photojournalist
March 30, 2022
Spotify is the home of so many great podcasts. Give them a listen!

Starting a Podcast

Sharon Sun, Photojournalist
March 30, 2022
The Richard Nixon Presidential Museum is located in Yorba Linda on the site of President Richard Nixon’s birthplace.

The Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum

Sharon Sun, Photojournalist
March 24, 2022
Recyclable items will be dumped into landfills if they are bagged. Make sure to keep your recyclable items loose and clean!

Where Does Trash Go?

Sharon Sun, Photojournalist
March 14, 2022
Be creative! A wide variety of colors can go on hair, so treat your hair like a canvas of personality.

The Dilemma of Hair Dye

Sharon Sun, Photojournalist
March 8, 2022
Nothing more exemplifies Anna’s excessive taste for wine than a popcorn bowl of bottle corks.

How The Woman in the House Perfectly Parodies Mystery Thrillers

Sharon Sun, Photojournalist
February 16, 2022
Supporters of former President Trump clash with authorities in the Capitol building’s Statuary Hall.

One Year Anniversary of the Capitol Insurrection

Sharon Sun
January 24, 2022
The Toyota Prius, a hybrid electric car, utilizes both fuel and electricity for power, enabling a better fuel economy (the greater number of miles a car can travel using a specific amount of fuel).

Gas Prices and Cars

Sharon Sun
January 13, 2022
This water fountain greets visitors to the LA County Courthouse, where mock trial competitions are held. This year, however, the mock trial competitions will be virtual over Zoom.

YLHS Mock Trial Spotlight

Sharon Sun, Photojournalist
January 13, 2022
With just a word in the search bar, Netflix shows off its varieties of foreign-language films, ranging in many different categories.

Language Learning with Netflix

Sharon Sun, Photojournalist
January 13, 2022
Not only the treasured tamales, but a host of activities, games, and rides are also a part of the Orange County Tamale Festival.

Time for Tamales in Placentia

Sharon Sun, Photojournalist
January 11, 2022
Henry Rugg’s Corvette reportedly traveled 156 miles per hour on Las Vegas roads before it rammed into a Toyota’s rear.

Teens and Alcohol

Sharon Sun, Photojournalist
January 11, 2022
At halftime, the blue team led with five more points in favor. In which direction do you think the game tipped at the end?

ComedySportz’ First Match of 2021

Sharon Sun, Photojournalist
December 13, 2021
AP exams are $96 each, and the deadline to purchase them is Friday, November 5th. Purchases can still be made after this date with an additional late fee per exam.

Are AP exams worth it?

Sharon Sun, Photojournalist
December 10, 2021
George R.R. Martin’s A Clash of Kings transports its readers to a fantasy Medieval world of knights, kings, and dragons.

What Happened to Reading?

Sharon Sun, Photojournalist
November 29, 2021
Pictured here is the 2022 Honda Civic LX. The Civic is a popular entry-level car, meaning that it has basic features and is best suited to drivers with little to no experience with vehicles.

The Basics of Buying a Car

Sharon Sun
October 19, 2021
The CommonApp allows easy access to multiple college applications in one place.

Applying to College: The Process

Sharon Sun, Photojournalist
October 19, 2021
Yorba Linda’s Regal Theater soaked up all the craze as it opened in Yorba Linda Town Center in 2019. It’s set to reopen on May 7 after its temporary closure and is a great local spot to see the new movies that will be coming out during the summer.

Summer Movie Review

Sharon Sun, Photojournalist
June 8, 2021
Mrs. Ward teaches AP Chemistry here in Room 321, which is arguably the most challenging (and, Mrs. Ward says, the most rewarding) course on campus.

Why AP classes?

Sharon Sun, Photojournalist
June 7, 2021
Manchester United is one of the 15 Founding Clubs of the Super League. 3 of the initially intended Founding Clubs, Paris Saint-Germain, Bayern Munich, and Borussia Dortmund did not accept Perez’s invitation to join.

The European Super League

Sharon Sun, Photojournalist
June 7, 2021
On April 2, a train heading to the Taiwanese city of Taitung derailed in the city of Hualien, striking the walls of the tunnel.

Deadly Train Derailment in Taiwan

Sharon Sun, Photojournalist
June 3, 2021
Disneyland’s brilliant nighttime fireworks light up the skies above its trademark Cinderella Castle.

Disneyland to reopen in late April

Sharon Sun, Photojournalist
March 22, 2021
Featuring Jonas Kahnwald and the Winden caves, the symmetry of scenes in Dark remains an important theme.

Series Review: Dark

Sharon Sun, Photojournalist
March 8, 2021
Students will be allowed to take the digital exams either in-person or from their homes.

CollegeBoard’s 2021 Digital AP Exams

Sharon Sun, Photojournalist
March 4, 2021
Face coverings and social distancing are a new addition to the requirements for taking exams in-person.

The New 2021 AP Exam Schedule

Sharon Sun, Photojournalist
February 21, 2021
The Super Bowl game between the Kansas Chiefs and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday was the center of attention during the week. How much do you think was wagered on it?

Betting in Popular Televised Sports

Sharon Sun, Photojournalist
February 13, 2021
Distance learning has merged the bedroom and the classroom into one. But could this have consequences for students in their school performance?

Can Distance Learning Worsen School Performance?

Sharon Sun, Photojournalist
February 2, 2021
The way our brains respond to sugar may contribute to an addiction to the fizzy drink.

Is Soda Addictive?

Sharon Sun, Photojournalist
January 15, 2021
In a fiery match between French rivals Paris Saint-Germain and Olympique de Marseille, allegations arose of Marseille player Alvaro Gonzalez using racist remarks towards PSG’s Neymar Jr.

Racism in European Soccer

Sharon Sun, Photojournalist
December 18, 2020
Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn return in the sequel as Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus.

Christmas Movie Review: The Christmas Chronicles 2

Sharon Sun, Photojournalist
December 18, 2020
The path of stars traveling across the sky in a single photo over Yorba Linda High School.

Stargazing in Yorba Linda

Sharon Sun, Photojournalist
December 2, 2020
Cup ramen and bubble tea, popular in east Asian culture, sit on Fei Fei's desk as she crafts an elaborate blueprint of her rocket.

Movie Review: Over the Moon

Sharon Sun, Photojournalist
November 13, 2020
At-home entertainment is becoming increasingly popular during social distancing and as California's chilly winter weather sets in.

The Psychology Behind Movies

Sharon Sun, Photojournalist
November 7, 2020
All four members of Blackpink pose here in the dance studio they trained in for four years as trainees prior to their debut in 2016.

Movie Review: Blackpink: Light Up the Sky

Sharon Sun, Photojournalist
October 24, 2020
Adam Sandler stars in his new film "Hubie Halloween" on Netflix.

Movie Review: Hubie Halloween

Sharon Sun, Photojournalist
October 17, 2020
Television show streaming services such as Netflix, Hulu, and Disney-plus prepare to release new television programs as the fall season starts.

New Fall Television Shows

Sharon Sun, Photojournalist
October 3, 2020
Stadiums have yet to be open to in-person attendance. In an attempt to make the fans feel closer to the players during the pandemic, the Los Angeles Dodgers have taken to selling cardboard cutouts of fans and their pets to be placed in the stands.

MLB Update

Sharon Sun, Photojournalist
September 30, 2020
Taiwan’s effective coronavirus response has helped the nation avoid a mass shutdown of businesses and schools.

Taiwan and its Success in Handling COVID-19

Sharon Sun, Photojournalist
June 8, 2020
Empty stands in Borussia Dortmund’s Signal Iduna Park as the German Bundesliga opened league play on May 16.

Home Advantage During the Pandemic

Sharon Sun, Photojournalist
June 4, 2020
Downtown Los Angeles’ usually bustling Grand Avenue sees light traffic during the lockdown.

California’s business lockdown should be lifted with additional public health measures put into place

Sharon Sun, Photojournalist
June 4, 2020
What do we stand to lose if the US Postal Service stops functioning? As it turns out, quite a lot.

The Effect of the Postal System on the Economy

Sharon Sun, Photojournalist
May 13, 2020
Italian defender Daniele Rugani was the first soccer star in Europe’s top five leagues to be tested positive for Covid-19.

European soccer suspends its most prominent leagues in the wake of Covid-19

Sharon Sun, Photojournalist
April 25, 2020
Goat yoga is a rising form of animal therapy that combines young goats with yoga classes.

Therapy Pets

Sharon Sun, Photojournalist
April 25, 2020
USNS Comfort docks on the shores of New York to provide a helping hand for struggling hospitals.

U.S. Update on Covid-19

Sharon Sun, Photojournalist
April 21, 2020
A 5-year-old was killed on February 10 by the family’s pitbull dog.

Pitbull Attacks 5 Year Old in San Bernardino

Sharon Sun, Photojournalist
February 26, 2020
President Trump holds up a newspaper article declaring his acquittal on both counts of impeachment.

The Conclusion of the Impeachment Trial

Sharon Sun, Photojournalist
February 26, 2020
Senators cast their votes on allowing additional evidence and testimonies into the impeachment trial of Mr. Donald J. Trump.

Update on Mr. Trump’s Impeachment Trial

Sharon Sun, Photojournalist
February 9, 2020
Machines are now replacing factory workers along assembly lines at an increasing rate.

Automation and Its Effects on the Yorba Linda Economy

Sharon Sun, Photojournalist
January 18, 2020
At the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. an American soldier observes the names on “The Wall” of the memorial.

Behind Some of Our Most Influential National Holidays

Sharon Sun, Photojournalist
January 18, 2020
Goals can be applied to any field in life and can boost motivation to succeed.

The Historical and Modern Importance of Goals and Ambition

Sharon Sun, Photojournalist
January 7, 2020
The branched menorah is a historical symbol of Hanukkah

Eight Nights of Light

Sharon Sun, Photojournalist
December 13, 2019
Some students feel overwhelmed by early start times at school.

Governor Newsom passes a CA legislation to delay high school start times until after 8:30 AM

Sharon Sun, Photojournalist
December 1, 2019
Vaccines have been a major medical boon for the modern era, but attitudes are now shifting among misinformed families.

Needles or Nausea: The Modern Anti-Vaccine Movement

Sharon Sun, News
October 29, 2019
Studying in another school in a foreign country can be a challenging experience. But with the right preparation and communication, those months of studying in other parts of the world might just turn into the best time of your life.

Studying Abroad: Opportunities Beyond Yorba Linda

Sharon Sun, Photojournalist
October 14, 2019
School Spotlight: Mock Trial

School Spotlight: Mock Trial

Sharon Sun, Photojournalist
October 7, 2019
The Lakers’ LeBron James (right) in action against Warriors’ Kevin Durant (left). LeBron James has one of the most stunning backstories from a childhood of poverty to nationwide success.

From Rags to Riches: The Sky-high Salaries of Professional Athletes

Sharon Sun, Photojournalist
September 29, 2019
A team photo of the 19-20 Women's tennis varsity squad.

Lady Mustangs Charge Strong In a New Tennis Season

Sharon Sun, Photojournalist
September 24, 2019

To Admire an Athlete

Zachary Ninomiya, Sharon Sun, Riley Pietsch, Sarah Lemos, and Karina Shah
September 23, 2019
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