Debunking sports stereotypes
When it comes to high school sports and student athletes, various myths and misconceptions circulate the halls. It’s crucial to separate stereotypes from facts.
Feb 27, 2024
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about the contributors
Jaden Gervacio, Staff
From watching sports to playing them, I have always been inclined to write about the new athletic events that occur at our school. As a sophomore at Van Nuys High, I am going into my second year of journalism, not just to write about the games, but to uncover the background and details of the talented athletes that play them. Whenever I’m not on my laptop typing about an athlete or game, I am trying to perfect leche flan.
Maya Diaz, Associate Online Editor-in-Chief
Maya Diaz is a senior and The Mirror’s online editor. This is her second year in journalism and she also has taken on the responsibility of being the program’s social media manager. Outside of journalism, she is training to work in the music industry as either a producer or recording artist. Her other hobbies include studying arts and literature, crafting handmade jewelry, and video production. She leads the VNHS Choral Program as president and has participated in Van Nuys’ rich digital media, theatre, and instrumental programs as well. After high school, she is committed to attending Loyola University New Orleans to pursue a degree in popular and commercial music.