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Don’t Be Silent
Updated November 14, 2018
By Layla Williams
Victims of sexual assault triumph as Bill Cosby is sentenced for his crime against Andrea Constand.
Arts Etcetera
Musical Theater: An Introduction
Updated November 13, 2018
By Zoe Rodriguez, News Editor
Take a seat and watch the show unfold, learn what happens behind the scenes of a musical theatre production.
Current Events
Can Eastern Medicine Help High School Students’ High Stress Levels?
Updated November 13, 2018
By Ani Tutunjyan, Staff Writer
Diana Chernyak has started a GoFundMe page in order to raise funds for her AP Research class which will be researching the effects of Eastern Medicine on student stress.
Current Events
A City of Tents
Updated November 2, 2018
By Inesa Sargsyan
Many individuals who currently do not have a home find refuge in tent cities all over Los Angeles
Athletics
Swinging for the Par
Updated November 1, 2018
By Devin Tse, Sports Editor
Megan Dulkanchainun preservers, through a genetic structural leg defect, while playing Girls Golf as the team co-captain
Print Editions
Ms. Partida: Teacher, Dancer, Triathlete
Updated October 31, 2018
By Jessica Eusebio, Entertainment Editor
As a dance teacher and a well-rounded athlete, Ms. Reesa Partida pursues numerous athletic activities to train her body for triathlons, aerial acrobatics and much more.

Current Events

The Mirror Furthers Award Winning Streak

By Ani Tutunjyan, Staff Writer

Updated November 14, 2018

Van Nuys High School’s The Mirror places for NSPA Pacemaker Awards.

The Mirror Announced as Pacemaker Finalist

By Mhar Tenorio, Staff Writer

Updated November 2, 2018

Van Nuys High School’s The Mirror is announced as a finalist for the NSPA Pacemaker Award and as a finalist in seven individual awards categories.

Voiceless and Adrift

By Jack Beckman-Smith, Online Editor-In-Chief

Updated October 30, 2018

Since 2010 homelessness has skyrocketed by almost 75 percent causing a flood of individuals to take shelter in the streets.

BiC Unwrapped

By Mhar Tenorio, Staff Writer

Updated October 26, 2018

LAUSD’s Breakfast in Classroom (BiC) program is vital to its students and ensures they have a nutritious breakfast.

Recent Current Events Stories

UTLA STRIKE UPDATE:
What Comes Next? Updated October 9, 2018

PSAT Results in Block Schedule on Oct. 10, 11 Updated October 8, 2018

First Rainstorm of the Year Hits LA Updated October 3, 2018

Parent Center Aims to Improve Parenting Updated October 2, 2018

Governor Brown Hits Snooze on School Start Times Updated September 28, 2018

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Reflection

Kellie Hayden: Creatively Thriving

By Margarita Hovsepyan, Executive Editor-in-Chief

Updated October 16, 2018

Ms. Kellie Hayden, previously the Resource teacher, has returned this year to teach Drawing for Design and Intro to Graphic Design at Van Nuys High.

Maria Lomeli: Supporting Education

By Kasey Kim and Kaitlyn Jung

Updated October 15, 2018

Ms. Maria Lomeli, after two years of teaching students in special education, is now the new resource teacher at Van Nuys High.

Helene Burns: Finding Her Rhythm

By Seungyoun Kim

Updated October 13, 2018

After five years at Van Nuys Middle School, Ms. Helene Burns, has transitioned to Van Nuys High school, starting her 16th year teaching English.

Abbey Ricklmann: One Step At a Time

By Stefanie Tyo, Layout Editor

Updated October 12, 2018

Ms. Abbey Rickelmann, a substitute from Conejo Hill Valley High School, is bringing her experience in Science and Chemistry to Van Nuys High.

2018 Homecoming Parade

By Ivan Delgado, Photographer

Updated October 11, 2018

Photos from the 2018 Homecoming Parade before the football game against Panorama High

Faculty Participates in UTLA Action

Updated October 10, 2018

Mr. Evan Zekofsky: Accounting For Everyone

Updated October 9, 2018

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Athletics

Trouble in the Bay?

By Joshua Updegraph, Staff Writer

Updated November 13, 2018

The Green Bay Packers are looking to make a push for another Super Bowl despite some questionable trade deadline moves.

King of the Pool

By Joshua Updegraph and Devin Tse

Updated October 31, 2018

Nathan Oh, the Boy's Water Polo team captain, spends hours training to prepare for a game.

Match Of The Year

By Devin Tse, Sports Editor

Updated October 31, 2018

The thirteenth-seeded Varsity Girls Volleyball Team ended their postseason run on Tuesday, Oct.23, losing to the fourth-seeded Bell Eagles in a highly competitive match.