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Mr. Margolin a beloved math teacher at Van Nuys Senior High School is now retiring after 37 years in a classroom
After 37 years, Mr. Margolin retires from teaching math
By Issac Rios Jun 4, 2026
After 37 years in the classroom, math teacher Bradley Margolin is preparing to retire at the end of the school year, leaving behind decades of lessons, memories, and students.
1926 Crimson and Gray, Van Nuys High School's yearbook.
100 years ago: A future UC Chancellor was a Van Nuys High senior
The 1926 Crimson and Gray is now online. Among its top scholars sits a teenage Dean McHenry, who grew up to become the founding chancellor of UC Santa Cruz and an architect of California's public university system
Many questions have risen after the FBI raided the home of Superintendent Carvalho of LAUSD 
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Questions grow after FBI searches involving LAUSD Chief Alberto Carvalho
By Gregorio Hernandez, Opinion Editor
Armed FBI searches at the home and office of LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho have raised major questions across Los Angeles, with district tensions, immigration policy clashes, and political pressure now drawing fresh public attention.
A survey of 100,000 teachers found positive outcomes for those who stuck to the Yondr pouch. EdSource | Alison Yin
LAUSD schools gave up on Yondr phone pouches too soon, new study suggests
By Natalie Vo, Melany Agababyan, Ashley Cruz, and Jacob Hostetler
As California’s July deadline for phone-free policies approaches, a national study finds that initial discipline and well-being struggles with Yondr pouches actually improve over time.
A crowed gathered to witness the Murrieta Valley Unified School District vote to mandate notifying parents if their child shows signs of being transgender at school in August 2023. EdSource | Malika Seshadri
Federal investigation examines LAUSD policy on gender identity disclosure
By Natalie Vo, Ashley Cruz, Jacob Hostetler, and Melany Agababyan
A Justice Department probe could influence how Van Nuys High School and other LAUSD campuses handle parental notification when students socially transition at school.
LAUSD superintendent Alberto Carvalho remains on leave more than three months after an FBI raid on his home and downtown offices. (CREDIT: FBI VIA CREATIVE COMMONS)
Carvalho FBI raid recap: LAUSD superintendent remains on leave
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Three things to check out in Los Angeles this weekend
By Natlaie Vo, Melany Agababyan, and Jacob Hostetler
A front view of a school bus (Unit 7616u) owned by Los Angeles Unified School District of Los Angeles, California Wikimedia Commons | Fahim Fadz
LAUSD strike averted: The three deals that kept schools open
By Isaac Rios and Ayleen Bran
Van Nuys High faces enrollment decline as rising costs push LA families out
Van Nuys High faces enrollment decline as rising costs push LA families out
By Olamide Olumide, Editor-in-Chief
Dance company students perform various songs for the crowd.
LAUSD needs to focus more on student safety
By Sebastian Jimenez, Staff Writer
Screen time numbers are off the charts now as children increasingly turn to their devices for not just entertainment but information
We need to control the amount of screentime the pandemic had on our schools
By Kelsi Thai, Staff Writer
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From good grades to burnout: How high school pressure affects students
By Tony Huynh, Staff Writer
How a parent loves their child can greatly affect the child's attachment styles in adulthood. Wikimedia Commons | Mark Colomb
Authoritarian parenting: The woes of forcing children’s future upon them
By Ingrid Koch, Staff Writer
Senior Diego Serrano poses for a photo wearing his varsity jacket for all his time spent on the water polo team at Van Nuys
A Van Nuys senior ends a four-year run in two pool sports few high schoolers still play
By Joel Sosa, Staff Writer
Fernando Mendoza celebrating with his family after the 2026 NFL draft 
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Fernando Mendoza goes No. 1 in 2026 NFL draft, then posts on LinkedIn
By Alyson Cerna, Sports Editor
Seniors Emily Villarreal, Ashley Barrales, Isabel Valles, and Isabella Garcia pose for a final photo after their senior night victory against Canoga. 
COURTESY OF ISABEL VALLES
Senior night at Van Nuys High: Softball players look back on their final season
By Jack Manansala, Staff Writer
A pile of badminton rackets and birdies.
Van Nuys High School badminton club draws crowds every Tuesday
By Florencia Sanchez, Staff Writer
Robby and team work to pinpoint Nick’s condition. Photograph by | Warrick Page/MAX
How HBO Max’s “The Pitt” changed the standard for medical dramas
By Elle Sinio, Staff Writer
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“The Mandalorian and Grogu” faces pressure to save Disney’s Star Wars future
By David Duncan, Opinion Editor
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From 4chan to the AMC: ‘Backrooms’ is coming to theaters May 29
By Alyssa Pelayo, Arts & Culture Editor
 TENSION AND CHEMISTRY  Flawed couples battle for control as money, status and ambition fuel escalating conflict.
Season 2 “BEEF” explores privilege and revenge among wealthy couples
By Ellie Ray Steinberg, Arts & Culture Editor
 DIGITAL SIGNATURE Senior Aidyn Kinchen works behind camera as students highlight their post secondary plans.
Van Nuys students sign cameras and announce college commitments during annual signing day event
By Aidyn Kinchen, Online Editor-in-Chief
Senior Diego Serrano poses for a photo wearing his varsity jacket for all his time spent on the water polo team at Van Nuys
A Van Nuys senior ends a four-year run in two pool sports few high schoolers still play
By Joel Sosa, Staff Writer
Senior Armando Pacheco starts his morning off in the quad, walking to his 1st period.
Day in the life of performing arts senior Armando Pacheco
By Malia Thomas, Photo Editor
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May is close to an end, here are three things you can do
By Melany Agababyan, Staff Writer
Van Nuys High enfrenta una disminución en la matrícula mientras el aumento de costos obliga a familias de Los Ángeles a mudarse
Van Nuys High enfrenta una disminución en la matrícula mientras el aumento de costos obliga a familias de Los Ángeles a mudarse
By Olamide Olumide, Editor-in-Chief
The crew of the Artemis II launch mission to fly by the moon, NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover and Christina Koch and CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut Jeremy Hansen greet people before boarding the astronaut van for their drive to launch pad 39B at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida, U.S. April 1, 2026.  REUTERS/Joe Skipper
La misión Artemis II de la NASA enviará astronautas alrededor de la luna. Ellos también serán el experimento
By Isaac Rios, News and Features Editor
El FBI allana la sede del LAUSD y el hogar del superintendente Alberto Carvalho
El FBI allana la sede del LAUSD y el hogar del superintendente Alberto Carvalho
By ISAAC RIOS, News and Features Editor
La controversia de Kimmel pone de relieve cómo los reguladores gubernamentales, las empresas de medios y las plataformas sociales pueden influir en quién es escuchado y quién permanece en silencio. EL ESPEJO | ABIGAIL KIM
La libertad de expresión bajo ataque
By Olamide Olumide, Editor-in-Chief
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