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The Student News Site of Van Nuys High School

The Mirror

The Student News Site of Van Nuys High School

The Mirror

WINNERS CIRCLE: Executive Editor Angelina Gevorgyan holds the two first place trophies awarded to The Mirror by the L.A. Press Club (center), posing for a publicity shot flanked by incoming Co-Editors-in-Chief Madison Thacker (L) nad Olamide Olumide (R). The awards gala was held June 23, 2024 at the Biltmore Hotel in downtown Los Angeles.

“For a high school newspaper website, I’d put this up against any professional newspaper site in the country”

By The Mirror Staff Jun 24, 2024

Student journalists from The Mirror newspaper and website garnered multiple accolades at the prestigious 66th Annual L.A. Press Club Southern California Journalism Awards. The ceremony, recognizing...

CAMBIO DE JUEGO: Atletas internacionales convergen enérgicamente hacia Estados Unidos, marcando una nueva era en el deporte estadounidense con su diversidad y talento.

Cambio de juego: Atletas internacionales están acudiendo en masa a EE.UU.

By Rogers Levitt, Staff Feb 21, 2024

Las organizaciones deportivas profesionales siempre están buscando jugadores para convertirse en el rostro de su liga. Hoy, atletas de todo el mundo son algunos de los mejores y más populares jugadores,...

One billion dollars and a dream

One billion dollars and a dream

By Rogers Levitt, Staff Jan 30, 2024

Postseason struggles and early exits in the playoffs have plagued the Dodgers’ reputation for the past decade. Since 2013, the Los Angeles Dodgers have been the powerhouse of the National League, winning...

Elisabeth Tafoya (#9) outflanks the competition scoring four goals against the Panorama Pythons in the Wolves 5-0 win.

Girls soccer team shuts out Panorama winning its first home game of the season

By Chioma Chiawa, Staff Jan 22, 2024
The Pythons get stomped on as the Wolves score five goals, boosting their confidence going into their next game.
Point guard Abraham Ceja (#5) attempts to make a layup under pressure from his San Fernando opponent. The Wolves won the Jan. 17 home match 43-32.

Boys basketball overpowers San Fernando in 43-32 win

By Jaden Gervacio, Staff Jan 19, 2024
Despite a sloppy start and some missed open shots, the team prevailed against the Tigers, who are ahead in the league standings
While visiting Urth, my friends and I took photos of our orders to capture the aesthetic, earthy feel of the restaurant. A few menu options featured are the Margherita Pizza, Panini El Diablo, and a refreshing strawberry smoothie. THE MIRROR | LILIT APRAHAMIAN

Restaurant review: Aesthetics brought down to Urth Caffe

By Lilit Aprahamian, Marketing Manager Jan 19, 2024
Known for its appealing aesthetics and appetizing menu, this Instagram-famous, must-visit European-style cafe serves appetizing dishes and exquisite desserts in a welcoming atmosphere.
Honoring the lasting legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Honoring the lasting legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

By Skylie Molina, Staff Jan 18, 2024
The impact the civil rights leader has had on our society, and the ongoing fight against racial injustice, is honored every year on the third Monday of January.
Sophomore Kevin Mata is currently the captain of the baseball team. He faced many obstacles on his journey to the position, including choosing to pursue a career in either music or baseball.

MVP instead of musician

By Chioma Chiawa, Staff Jan 18, 2024
Kevin Mata started playing baseball when he was four. Last year he choose making runs over making music. Now, as a sophomore, he's captain of the varsity team.
Girls water polo team cant get traction; goes under a third time in a 20-9 loss to Birmingham. | ADOBE FIREFLY

Girls water polo gets sunk again by the Birmingham Patriots in third straight loss

By Rogers Levitt, Staff Jan 17, 2024
The team’s losing streak continues as they fail to score double digit points in their 20-9 loss against the powerhouse Patriots
Cara Dechathong (#40) gets ready to shoot the ball at the home game against Sylmar on Jan. 10. The Wolves easily overpowered the Spartans 61-39 for their tenth consecutive victory.

Girls basketball continues winning streak with a fatal blow to Sylmar

By Isabel Valles, Athletics Editor Jan 16, 2024
The Spartans are absolutely, thoroughly crushed 61-39 by the league-leading lady Wolves
Special Education program students Alexander Salinas (L) and Christopher Gonzalez (second from L), with the assistance of teachers assistants Ms. Hilda Chavez and Ms. Maia Marinho Willman prepare a Thanksgiving feast as a thank you for faculty support of the program. The students aides in the autism program collect aluminum cans, water bottles and glass from classrooms every Wednesday, sort them and then travel to a local recycling center to exchange them for money. COURTESY | SUSANNA VALADEZ

The ReCycle of empowerment: Special Ed educators turn recycling into real-world lessons

By Delmis Vaquerano, Staff Jan 12, 2024
Beyond the cardboard box and prepackaged bundles that students with special needs collect is a program that helps them become more independent.

Netflix brings back a 2000s-era pop culture icon

By Mia Rodriguez, Staff Jan 11, 2024
13 years and a movie later, the streaming service resurrects Scott Pilgrim in an animated series.
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