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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

Magnet Valedictorian Sean Kim stands and greets the crowd as he gets recognized by Admin for his hard work.

Goodbye seniors: Graduation 2024

By Madison Thacker and Kayla Balikyan-Davis Jun 12, 2024
Held on the football field on June 11, 2024, the Class of 2024's graduation ceremony proudly celebrated 548 students and their accomplishments over their high school careers.

How are seniors feeling about leaving high school?

By Jalyn Bautista and Daimler Koch Jun 7, 2024
Graduation is just around the corner. We asked seniors about their plans for the future and wrapped up this year's final episode of Real Humans.
Cursive kerfuffle

Cursive kerfuffle

By Brianna I. Alvarado, Design/Layout Editor May 30, 2024
How schools have shifted away from teaching cursive over the last century.
Junior Cenna Marie Falliciano and sophomore Dilan Patton preform a number from Bonnie and Clyde at the showcase.

They’re All that Jazz: Ms. Partida’s first period strikes again

By Lilit Aprahamian, Marketing Manager May 30, 2024
Despite smaller than average numbers, Ms. Ressa Partida’s first period musical theater dance class once again produced a successful showcase.
NOT SO GOOD FOR THE PLANET A lack of charging infrastructure and the hard-to-recycle lithium batteries can deter customers.

Plugging in, powering down: The costs and benefits of operating electric vehicles

By Delmis Vaquerano, Staff May 29, 2024
While EVs emit less waste than their gas-powered predecessors, they still offer a host of other problems that have yet to be solved.
Unmasking the sigma mystique in modern high school culture

Unmasking the sigma mystique in modern high school culture

By Cristian Mejia, Associate Online Editor-in-Chief May 28, 2024
Sigma culture champions authenticity and non-conformity, fostering an environment where individuals feel empowered to be true to themselves.
TIMELESS BEAUTY Listening to three-minute-long pop songs may be contributing to Gen Zs shortening attention span. Learning to appreciate the magnificence of classical music can expand focus and enhance culture.

Classical music strikes the wrong chord in teens. Here’s why

By Mia Rodriguez, Staff May 28, 2024
Classical music is more than just music; it's a cathartic and revitalizing experience. I hope one day, future generations will rediscover the beauty of classical music.
UPLIFTING OTHERS Melanie Arista, Yanitzy Alatorre and Nancy Alvarado (L to R) create cards for the Letters of Love campaign, an initiative working to support migrant children who have been separated from their loved ones in federal detention centers. Arista, a first-generation Mexican-American, founded the club to promote the inclusion of Hispanic and Latin individuals.

Spreading optimism and hope to detained migrant children

By Delmis Vaquerano, Staff May 27, 2024
Founded by senior Melanie Arista, a first-generation Mexican American, UNIDOS is a club and a testament to the values and pride encompassed within Hispanic culture and the characteristics of being Hispanic.
Tom Morello, a member of Rage Against the Machine, visited the Strings classes on May 23, 2024.

Rock on: Tom Morello returns

By Madison Thacker, Arts/Entertainment Editor May 26, 2024
Rage Against the Machine band member Tom Morello visited the Strings classes on May 23, 2024. He watched clips of their upcoming show, provided feedback and performed songs.
The rhythm of the night: 2024 spring dance show

The rhythm of the night: 2024 spring dance show

By Gianna Iovino and Thomas Kim May 23, 2024
Under the direction of Ms. Ressa Partida and Ms. Diane Hula, Dance Company put on "Shards of Us," a spectacular performance with iconic tracks and stunning choreography.
Despite plans being made more than 15 years ago for campus updates, 110-year-old Van Nuys High School continues to lag behind other LAUSD schools  in receiving necessary improvements while neighboring schools undergo modernization.

Aging infrastructure: The urgency for overdue renovations in LA schools

By Delmis Vaquerano, Staff May 20, 2024
Several schools, including Van Nuys, face significant challenges in improving infrastructure. Not doing so risks failing to meet the basic needs of students and staff and hindering academic achievement.
The Mirror earns seven finalist spots from the L.A. Press Clubs SoCal 66th Annual Awards

The Mirror earns seven finalist spots from the L.A. Press Club’s SoCal 66th Annual Awards

By Abigail Kim, Staff May 19, 2024
The Mirror The Mirror is a finalist in seven categories in the L.A. Press Club’s SoCal 66th Annual Awards, contending for top website against the Hollywood Reporter and Variety.
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