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The Student News Site of Van Nuys High School

The Mirror

The Student News Site of Van Nuys High School

The Mirror

Should Daylight Savings Time just go?

The biannual time change is a bane of American society. We ask fellow students how they coped with springing forward and whether this practice should be abolished.
By Daimler Koch and Jalyn Bautista Mar 13, 2024
The biannual time change is a bane of American society. We ask fellow students how they coped with springing forward and whether this practice should be abolished.
Taking place on Feb. 9, the Love Songs Showcase featured a number of ballads about love and romance.

Love is in the air at the Love Songs Showcase

During the romantic season, students from the Choir Program performed solo pieces, adding onto the sweet, heartwarming feel of Valentine’s Day.
By Lilit Aprahamian, Marketing Manager Feb 21, 2024
During the romantic season, students from the Choir Program performed solo pieces, adding onto the sweet, heartwarming feel of Valentine’s Day.
Various sports teams are holding tryouts for students who are interested in joining.

Sports teams announce tryout dates

In preparation for brand new sports seasons, coaches are hosting tryouts for an assortment of athletics including girls and boys football, girls and boys tennis, girls softball, girls basketball, boys and girls soccer and for the first time ever, girls flag football. 
By Isabel Valles, Athletics Editor Aug 24, 2023
In preparation for brand new sports seasons, coaches are hosting tryouts for an assortment of athletics including girls and boys football, girls and boys tennis, girls softball, girls basketball, boys and girls soccer and for the first time ever, girls flag football. 
A month full of events at Van Nuys. The psychiatric social workers had an event every few times a week which included coloring, bubbles, and making your own roses.

May is for Mental Health

PSWs Ms. Karina Lares and Ms. Kat Stockly have been helping students learn and use mindfulness techniques during the month of May.
By Mia Ramirez, Staff May 30, 2023
PSWs Ms. Karina Lares and Ms. Kat Stockly have been helping students learn and use mindfulness techniques during the month of May.
A beyond meat plant-based burger at a supermarket.

From pork to pea protein: Plant-based alternatives to red meat

Plant based meat can be a delicious alternative to replace the traditional red meat.
By Wendy Gonzalez, Staff Writer May 29, 2023
Plant based meat can be a delicious alternative to replace the traditional red meat.
The atmosphere and comforting smell of the food you’ll love the restaurant even before you try the food.

Pine and Crane: a small but bold eatery serving authentic and flavorful Taiwanese plates

This DTLA and Silverlake based restaurant serves the best small but flavorful plates perfect for dining out with friends or a date.
By Katrina Gomez, Arts & Entertainment Editor May 24, 2023
This DTLA and Silverlake based restaurant serves the best small but flavorful plates perfect for dining out with friends or a date.
Currently there is only one privately owned F-4, making this plane one-of-a-kind.

The most affordable fighter jets for students

Planning on getting your driver’s license during the summer? Here are some affordable fighter jets that you can start with!
By Cristian Mejia, Associate Online Editor-in-Chief May 17, 2023
Planning on getting your driver’s license during the summer? Here are some affordable fighter jets that you can start with!
Joselyn Giron, #4, uses her guarding skills to not let the San Fernando player get past her.

A new girls basketball coach is seeking athletes for her upcoming team

Girls basketball season has officially started, and they're kicking off the season with a new coach.
By Isabel Valles, Athletics Editor May 15, 2023
Girls basketball season has officially started, and they're kicking off the season with a new coach.
After years of being a full time prison guard, Gabriel Figueroa has taken what hes learned from his experiences and applied it to his new custodial position.

Behind the smile: stories from beyond the prison wall

By Lindsay Han, Staff Apr 26, 2023

3 years ago, Gabriel Figueroa walked through the doors of the Limestone County Prison in east Texas. It was his first day as a guard. His heart was racing like a stampede of wild horses, as he tried...

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