The Mirror – The Student News Site of Van Nuys High School

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Arts Etcetera
The Nutcracker Comes to Los Angeles
Updated December 11, 2018
By Chau Tran, Staff Writer
Three VNHS ballet dancers pose before they begin practice for the upcoming holiday performance, the “Nutcracker”
Reflection
Jolly Activities
Updated December 10, 2018
By Julia Pfau
Winter season is fast approaching and Christmas is right around the corner. Three weeks of no school is a lot of time, so why not spend the break embracing the Christmas spirit? Here’s a list of activities...
Athletics
The Hunt for Success Continues
Updated December 7, 2018
By Joseph Hernandez
The Boys Varsity Basketball Team has experienced great success in the past two seasons by reaching three championship games, bringing one championship back to the den. This season the Wolves hope to continue their string of success.
Athletics
The Quest for a City Championship
Updated December 7, 2018
By Joshua Updegraph, Staff Writer
The Wolves are poised for a title run
Photo Stories
Van Nuys Gives Blood
Updated November 27, 2018
By Ivan Delgado, Photographer
On November 27, students from all walks of life entered and exited the Small Gym throughout the day, many leaving with a little less blood in their systems.
Blog
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.

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.

Can Eastern Medicine Help High School Students’ High Stress Levels?

By Ani Tutunjyan, Staff Writer

Updated November 13, 2018

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.

A City of Tents

By Inesa Sargsyan

Updated November 2, 2018

Many individuals who currently do not have a home find refuge in tent cities all over Los Angeles

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.

Recent Current Events Stories

Voiceless and Adrift Updated October 30, 2018

BiC Unwrapped Updated October 26, 2018

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

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Reflection

Ms. Partida: Teacher, Dancer, Triathlete

By Jessica Eusebio, Entertainment Editor

Updated October 31, 2018

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.

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

Updated October 11, 2018

Faculty Participates in UTLA Action

Updated October 10, 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.

Swinging for the Par

By Devin Tse, Sports Editor

Updated November 1, 2018

Megan Dulkanchainun preservers, through a genetic structural leg defect, while playing Girls Golf as the team co-captain

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.