The Mirror

Fill Your Life with Spice | Episode 2: Student Expectations

Andrea, Vannesa, and Isabella dive into the daily pressures in an average student's life.

By Andrea Parada, Podcast Staff • Oct 5, 2021

Generational differences between parents and students can occasionally cause teens to feel their own struggles are being less understood.

Wasting Recess | Episode 8: My love for “Sex Education”

The hit comedy-drama “Sex Education” returns as one of the top 10 shows on Netflix.

By Csarina Jarencio, Podcast/Social Media Editor • Oct 5, 2021

Csarina dives into the changes and new arcs of “Sex Education” new season.

Gang-related vandalism spotted on campus

With the measure of vandalism on campus heightening, faculty grapple with the rectification of vexatious acts and vie to implement a positive progressive inclination among students for the purpose of preventing further debasement.

By Angelina Gevorgyan, Executive Editor • Sep 27, 2021

This observed defacement consisted of undecipherable lettering and has been confirmed to have included gang related taggings that marked one of the local gangs situated in the area.

Wasting Recess | Episode 7: To grow in the world of Pixar and Ghibli

Csarina discusses the nostalgia and growing impact of Pixar and Ghibli films

By Csarina Jarencio, Podcast/Social Media Editor • Sep 22, 2021

Wasting Recess is back again exploring the cultural effect of Disney movies

Fill your life with spice | Episode 1 : Divided environments

Listen as Andrea and Vanessa address the unspoken inclusivity issues present on campus.

By Andrea Parada, Podcast Staff • Sep 20, 2021

A brand new podcast explores how we can increase our school pride in 2021.

REVIEW | “Certified Lover Boy” flaunts Drake’s luxurious lifestyle

The highly anticipated new album featuring Jay-Z, Travis Scott and Lil Wayne is a mix of upbeat confidence and subtle vulnerability.

By Vannesa Machado, Staff Writer • Sep 15, 2021

Drizzy is crushing the top 10 charts again

An opportunity for all: LAVC College Fest draws near

LAVC will host its annual College Fest on Saturday, Sept. 18 for students of all grade levels to learn more about the college application process.

By Angelica Venturina, Print Editor-in-Chief • Sep 14, 2021

LAVC is hosting its annual College Fest on Saturday, Sept. 18 for students of all grade levels.

Six students receive scholarship from former alumni

VNHS Alumni from the class of 1957 offers scholarship to six graduates from the 2021 class

By Ani Tutunjyan, Executive Editor & Print Editor-in-Chief • Aug 2, 2021

The Class of 1957 wishes to inspire other graduating classes to continue to follow their lead in giving back to the school community.

POV: Asian american representation in white media

What Asian American representation in Hollywood is like from my point of view.

By Terrence Lazo, Staff Writer • Jul 24, 2021

Exploring the frustation that so many Asian-americans feel about how they are represented or ignored in movies such as "Ghost in the shell".

Exit interviews: Questions and answers with VNHS’ newest retirees

Ever wondered what your teachers plan to do during retirement? We asked a few VNHS faculty and staff that have decided to retire a few questions about there life after retirement as well as the things they will miss when they are gone.

By Ani Tutunjyan, Executive Editor & Print Editor-in-Chief • Jun 28, 2021

"I am looking forward to slowing down my professional life and building up my personal life by traveling with my family, finishing the genealogy project I started many years ago, starting my garden, and reading the hundreds of books I have saved to read for this time of my life. The idea of not having a daily schedule to follow is a dream."

Leaving a legacy | Principal Gardea retires

After a long career in education and serving as principal for eight years, Yolanda Gardea has made the decision to retire.

By Ani Tutunjyan, Executive Editor & Print Editor-in-Chief • Jun 28, 2021

With numerous “Best Magnet” titles under her belt, Principal Yolanda Gardea will be retiring from San Fernando Valley’s second-oldest high school leaving behind a legacy and big shoes to fill.

I am a junior, yet I have never been on campus.

The headline isn't a riddle, but rather an unusual point-of-view story about my first time on the VNHS campus.

By Shaan Bhatia, Online Editor-in-Chief • Jun 9, 2021

"Although I could’ve taken the same classes from the comfort of my room, there are some positives to being on campus."