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The Mirror

 Howl-o-ween at Van Nuys High School
Howl-o-ween at Van Nuys High School
By Aidyn Kinchen and Gianmarco Razuri Nov 1, 2024
Halloween at VNHS was one of the most visually interesting days of the school year so far. Our host, Ocean Threats asked students what they were dressed as, as well as their opinions on Halloween and if they think that you can age out of the festivities.
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Dance Company, Cheer, Band, Flag Football and Tackle Football seniors were given the chance to run through a spirit tunnel, put on by the cheer team.
Honoring our seniors: Nov. 1 pep rally
By Elizabeth Escobar
The school gathered to celebrate seniors across campus for this month's student pep rally, hosted by ASB.
 Trick or treat: Test your Halloween knowledge
Trick or treat: Test your Halloween knowledge
By Abigail Kim and Joel Nam
Scare yourself with these tricky Halloween trivia questions.
 Three things to do this weekend following PSAT’s
Three things to do this weekend following PSAT’s
By Alyson Cerna, Arts and Entertainment Editor
After a long day of testing, look forward to enjoying the weekend with these three activities.
After performing multiple routines, the cheer team sprints across the field, carrying flags that spell out the school's name, "VNHS".
Survivor island showdown: Seniors crowned Spirit Week champions after epic showdown
By Elizabeth Escobar
What happened at the pep rally of the school’s most extraordinary Spirit Week yet.
Homecoming royalty candidates: Meet your contenders
Homecoming royalty candidates: Meet your contenders
By Alyson Cerna and Isaura Garcia
Homecoming is this Saturday and here are a few of this year’s candidates for your homecoming royalty.
(L-R) Seniors Jeremy Rivas, Hudson Mirsky, and Elijah Loox get into school spirit as they strike a disco pose.
ASB adds a twist to this year’s homecoming spirit week
By Elizabeth Escobar
Hear what went on with the planning and promoting of Van Nuys’ most exciting Spirit Week yet.
Behind the screen: Unmasking the hidden dangers of cyberbullying
Behind the screen: Unmasking the hidden dangers of cyberbullying
By Isabella Mendoza, Staff Writer
While social media and online chat rooms increase connectivity throughout social networks, they can also foster dangerous consequences.
The spread of the Corporate Memphis art style has taken over the retail industry, invalidating unique artistic merit.
The soulless void of corporate art
By Leon Weiss, Staff Writer
Bright colors and big shapes have never looked so dull.
 Mental age quiz
Mental age quiz
By Leon Weiss, Abigail Kim, and Joel Nam
Take this quiz to find out what your mental age is.
Often featuring individuals getting ready for their day, GRWMs contribute to our dangerous culture of oversharing, promoting loneliness and isolation.
GRWM to talk about oversharing online
By Abigail Kim, Staff Writer
GRWM videos have taken the internet by storm, fanning the flames of society’s online oversharing problem.
The Wolves greet the Vipers with good sportsmanship before the match begins.
Girls volleyball faces heartbreak on senior night
By Adamaris Chevez, Staff Writer
In preparation for their first playoff game on Oct. 28, the lady wolves suffer a disappointing defeat to the VAAS Vipers with a 2-3 match on their senior night.
After a school-spirit filled homecoming parade, The Wolves prepared to tackle their long awaited homecoming game against Canoga Park.
Homecoming Heroes: The Wolves clinch a homecoming win
By Isabel Valles, Athletics Editor
After demolishing the Reseda High School Regents with a score of 38-0, the Wolves faced Canoga Park High School at home for the homecoming game, ultimately winning 49-20.
VNHS football team getting into position and facing Reseda in the second quarter.
Blowout victory: Wolves leave the Reseda Regents scoreless
By Isabel Valles and Natalie Herrera
After an incredible 36-30 win against San Fernando High School during their previous game, the Wolves went against Reseda High School at home.

 Ready, Set, Tackle!  (From L to R) Players William Sizemore, Oscar Urias, and Taner Sungur get into position as they get ready to steal the ball from the Fulton Jaguars.
Disastrous debut: Football loses first home game of the season
By Isabel Valles, Athletics Editor
The boys football team played their home season opener against the Fulton High School Jaguars on Sept. 13, ultimately losing 23-14.
Scoreboard
 Here lies empathy on the internet
Here lies empathy on the internet
By Alyssa Pontines
A (harsh) critique of the brutality of the internet.
 Chromakopia : Tyler, The Creator’s new album
Chromakopia : Tyler, The Creator’s new album
By Addison Cudd, News and Features Editor
A review of what’s going on in Tyler’s new album, Chromakopia.
(From L to R) Sophomore Oliver Barrett, junior Brianne Tolentino, senior Sophia Hillstead, sophomore Amelia Probst and senior Julian Pankowski, pause, hitting one of their many tableaus.
Magic week: “The Haunting of Hill House” week eight
By Addison Cudd, News and Features Editor
Everything comes into play this week as Hill House comes alive for audiences, putting eight weeks of hard work to the test.
(From L to R) Senior Julian Pankowski, senior Sophia Hillstead and Sophomore Oliver Barrett hit a frozen picture to symbolize the history of Hill House
Counting down: “The Haunting of Hill House” week seven
By Addison Cudd, News and Features Editor
With tech week next on the calendar the cast is cracking down, making sure everything is memorized and ready to go.
The students of Van Nuys party hard on the dance floor, some even crowd surfing. The playlist for the dance, compiled by ASB, featured hits such as "Guess" by Charli xcx and "HOT TO GO!" by Chappell Roan.
A chilling success: Haunted forest homecoming captivates students
By Kimberly Salazar, Photographer
With eerie decorations and spirited fun, this year’s homecoming on Oct. 19 left a fang-tastic precedent for school-wide events.
Instructional Coach, Ms. Montes De Oca, Emergent Bilingual Coordinator, Ms.Martinez  and English teacher Mr. Peterson (L-R) meeting in the Bilingual Office.
Empowering immigrant students: The Internationalist Program
By Isaura Garcia, Staff Writer
Students of all ages immigrate to the U.S.. The International Program is here to help them improve English skills to succeed in the classroom.
After performing multiple routines, the cheer team sprints across the field, carrying flags that spell out the school's name, "VNHS".
Survivor island showdown: Seniors crowned Spirit Week champions after epic showdown
By Elizabeth Escobar
What happened at the pep rally of the school’s most extraordinary Spirit Week yet.
Homecoming royalty candidates: Meet your contenders
Homecoming royalty candidates: Meet your contenders
By Alyson Cerna and Isaura Garcia
Homecoming is this Saturday and here are a few of this year’s candidates for your homecoming royalty.
ATURDIDOS Y CONFUNDIDOS El i-Ready ha sido criticado por ajustar los planes de lecciones de los estudiantes basándose en su rendimiento en la prueba diagnóstico. Muchos estudiantes nunca vuelven a la sitio web para tomar los cursos proporcionados.
Listo o no, aquí viene: El nuevo examen estandarizado de LAUSD incita controversia
By Baron Kim and Delmis Vaquerano

Sustituyendo la evaluación STAR de la plataforma educativa, Renaissance , los estudiantes de LAUSD han estado tomando este examen de forma rutinaria desde 1998. La evaluación i-Ready se administró a...

A pesar de la gravedad del conflicto, la guerra entre Israel y Hamás ha sido vista por las redes sociales como una moda más. Muchos publican información inexacta en un esfuerzo por seguir la moda.
Tendencias: la guerra Israel y Hamás
By Mia Ramirez, Maya Diaz, and Delmis Vaquerano
La presencia de la guerra de Gaza en las redes sociales se ha convertido en otra tendencia que muchos desechan a pesar de su gravedad.
Donna Hubbard fue la primera directora femenina del preparatoria de Van Nuys High School. Se unió a la facultad como profesora de español en 1920 y  continuó trabajando su camino hasta convertirse en la vicedirectora de las estudiantes femeninas en 1924, antes de ser la directora de toda la escuela en 1935. Aquí es la vicedirectora de las chicas en 1929.
LA HISTORIA DE ELLA: El legado de Donna Hubbard en el instituto Van Nuys
By Abigail Kim and Maya Diaz
En este Mes de la Historia de la Mujer, Donna Hubbard destaca como la antigua directora del colegio, madura, sabia y compasiva.
DIVERSIÓN AL SOL Amelia Probst (izquierda) y Emily Chavez muestran su rueda de premios del stand de Women's Make Change en el acto del Día Internacional de la Mujer. El objetivo de WMC es empoderar a las mujeres, animándolas a defenderse por sí mismas y dándoles las oportunidades para hacerlo.
Del pasado al presente: Mes de la Historia de la Mujer
By Olamide Olumide and Maya Diaz
El club Women Make Change (WMC) ayuda a las mujeres a encontrar su confianza interior y les enseña sobre importantes figuras femeninas. Los miembros del club participaron en el acto del Día Internacional de la Mujer el 7 de marzo.
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