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The Student News Site of Van Nuys High School

The Mirror

Armenians have been wronged, and it’s time to talk about it

Armenians have been wronged, and it’s time to talk about it

Armenians have always had to fight for their right to live. Every year on April 24, American Armenians protest for recognition and to seek justice for the Armenian Genocide.
By Diana Akopian Apr 23, 2024

To me, Artsakh is Armenia. Most Armenians would agree. Yet in recent years, that has been a controversial opinion. The Republic of Artsakh, also known as Nagorno-Karabakh, is a small breakaway state...

Senior Devin Brown (#3) reaches for the ball.

Boys volleyball secures a triumphant Senior Night win

By Chioma Chiawa and Jaden Gervacio Apr 22, 2024
On Wednesday, April 17, the boys' volleyball team held its Senior Night in the Big Gym and dominated Canoga Park High School, winning with a score of 3-1.
Act Like You Care by Susi Vasquez-Lara, Milbridge Elementary, 5th grade.

Quiz: Are you smarter than a fifth grader?

The average fifth grader can answer at least 10 of these questions. Can you match their score?
By Abigail Kim, Viktoriya Khanliyan, and Joel Nam Apr 20, 2024

A FORCE FOR GOOD  Human Rights Watch Student Task Force (STF) allows high schoolers in California to amplify their voices on human rights issues. The schools STF is focusing on how climate change impacts human rights on marginalized communities. LAUSD is making a change by converting their school buses to run on electricity.

Student Task Force fights for a greener future

The Human Rights Watch Student Task Force at the school aims to educate students and staff on how climate change disproportionately affects marginalized communities and their access to clean resources.
By Baron Kim, Staff Apr 19, 2024
The Human Rights Watch Student Task Force at the school aims to educate students and staff on how climate change disproportionately affects marginalized communities and their access to clean resources.
Wolves pitcher Joel Enciso (#3) prepares to pitch to the opposing team.

Baseball dominates the Hunters with two home runs

By Isabel Valles, Athletics Editor Apr 17, 2024
The boys baseball team battled against the Canoga Park Hunters on Thursday, April 11 and squashed them 7-5.
The peculiar nighttime spectacle of dreams continue to confound us with their fleeting, mystifying images.

Dreamland discoveries: The secrets behind our dreams

Dreams are a bizarre phenomenon that continue to puzzle humanity with their elusive nature, but research shows that dreams may contribute to memory formation and other forms of psychological healing.
By Abigail Kim, Staff Apr 17, 2024
Dreams are a bizarre phenomenon that continue to puzzle humanity with their elusive nature, but research shows that dreams may contribute to memory formation and other forms of psychological healing.
Debuting on Broadway in 1975, “The Wiz” readapts the classic “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” against the backdrop of African-American culture. It was recently revived on Broadway, pictured here, in early 2024.

Traveling beyond the Yellow Brick Road: “The Wiz” and its lasting impact on black culture

From Broadway to the silver screen, “The Wiz” has changed lives and shaped American theater culture for generations to come.
By Max Sandoval, Staff Apr 17, 2024
From Broadway to the silver screen, “The Wiz” has changed lives and shaped American theater culture for generations to come.
 DAZED & CONFUSED The i-Ready has been criticized for adjusting lesson plans for students based on their performance on the diagnostic test. Many never go back on the website to actually take those courses.

i-Ready or not, here it comes: LAUSD’s new standardized test kindles controversy

The i-Ready exam has frustrated many students and staff over its length and irrelevancy.
By Baron Kim, Staff Apr 16, 2024
The i-Ready exam has frustrated many students and staff over its length and irrelevancy.
From L to R: Jonathan Kim, Joshua Murphy, Lucca Riley, Aidyn Kinchen and Devin Brown huddle together and quickly talk strategy after scoring a point.

Boys volleyball trash San Fernando in three sets

By Jaden Gervacio, Staff Apr 16, 2024
On Monday, April 8, boys volleyball battled against San Fernando High School, who are currently in last place in the Valley Mission League, and defeated them with ease, winning in three sets.
The Armenian Club sold zhingyalov hats, a flatbread filled with herbs, vegetables and spices, during Multicultural Day.

A day of diversity: Multicultural Day

On April 12, 2024, the school hosted Multicultural Day, an event that granted students an extended lunch break and a chance to experience different cultures as presented by various clubs.
By Lindsay Han, Staff Apr 12, 2024
On April 12, 2024, the school hosted Multicultural Day, an event that granted students an extended lunch break and a chance to experience different cultures as presented by various clubs.
Conan Grays newest album Found Heaven explores the rollercoaster of emotions he felt during his first known relationship and breakup.

Conan Gray’s “Found Heaven” seeks peace after heartache

Superstar Conan Gray’s third and latest pop album, “Found Heaven,” is leaving fans wanting more of his heartbroken tracks.
By Max Sandoval, Staff Apr 12, 2024
Superstar Conan Gray’s third and latest pop album, “Found Heaven,” is leaving fans wanting more of his heartbroken tracks.
From L to R: Jake Champana, Reynold Finnegan, Dwayne Famenia, Jasmine Varkey, Yanitzy Alatorre, Jaima Murshed and Adrianna Bean (and Diego Serrano, not present in the photo) make up this year’s award winning VNHS JSA Speech and Debate team, taking home seven Best Speaker gavels.

Chasing championships: JSA

JSA, or Junior State of America, is a non-partisan youth organization focused on Speech and Debate and Civic Leadership. From “Should Trump be able to run for President?” to “What is the worst place for a first date?”, students battled it out to not only convince the audience of their argument, but also to win the coveted “Best Speaker” gavels, awarded to the audience’s favorite speaker of each debate.
By Adrianna Bean, Staff Apr 11, 2024
JSA, or Junior State of America, is a non-partisan youth organization focused on Speech and Debate and Civic Leadership. Students battled it out to not only convince the audience of their argument, but also to win the coveted “Best Speaker” gavels, awarded to the audience’s favorite speaker of each debate.
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