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The Student News Site of Van Nuys High School

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The Student News Site of Van Nuys High School

The Mirror

RESTLESS NIGHTS Even at low decibel levels, nighttime noise can interfere with brain activity and impact sleep.

Headphones are killing your brain

A not-so-silent threat: Repeated exposure to high noise levels can lead to premature hearing loss and may even be linked to dementia.
By Baron Kim, Staff Nov 21, 2023
A not-so-silent threat: Repeated exposure to high noise levels can lead to premature hearing loss and may even be linked to dementia.
 CASH FROM COFFEE  Senior Anastasia Petrova works as a barista at Panera Bread in Encino, a job that allows her to expand her social skills and earn her own money.

Students in the workforce: Valuable experiences, endless sacrifices

According to The Mirror’s survey, 43 percent of students polled have worked a part-time job during their time in high school.
By Daimler Koch, Online Editor-in-Chief Nov 20, 2023
According to The Mirror’s survey, 43 percent of students polled have worked a part-time job during their time in high school.
A STUBBORN VIRUS  Although not comparable to previous numbers, with an average of 217 positive cases per day, covid-19 is still an issue.

Covid-19 continues to challenge public health

Although most pandemic-era measures have been pulled back, covid-19 is still present and continuing to evolve into more rapid-spreading variants.
By Skylie Molina, Staff Nov 16, 2023
Although most pandemic-era measures have been pulled back, covid-19 is still present and continuing to evolve into more rapid-spreading variants.
PLUGGING IN: One of the districts new electric school buses recharges at one of the 18 new charging stations that were recently installed at the Gardena Bus Yard in South L.A. LAUSD plans to completely electrify the fleet stationed in Sun Valley by 2026 by adding 180 new electric buses.

LAUSD’s Electrification Program: Steering into a sustainable future

In a bold move to electrify its bus fleet, LAUSD is bringing a sustainable vision to life. LAUSD Director of Transportation, Daniel Kang, highlights the benefits of electrification for students and local communities.
By Baron Kim, Staff Nov 15, 2023
In a bold move to electrify its bus fleet, LAUSD is bringing a sustainable vision to life. LAUSD Director of Transportation, Daniel Kang, highlights the benefits of electrification for students and local communities.
The lack of computer science teachers in California high schools has left the state falling far behind in national rankings, coming up 41 out of the 50 states for having effective computer science programs.

New initiatives address California’s shortage of computer science teachers

The state of California is one of the lowest-ranked in the percentage of computer science classes available to students. Assembly Bill 1251 could change that.
By Skylie Molina, Staff Nov 13, 2023
The state of California is one of the lowest-ranked in the percentage of computer science classes available to students. Assembly Bill 1251 could change that.
Two students were stabbed in a fight that took place on the quad about halfway through nutrition. Students faces are blurred out on behalf of the administrations requests.

Two teens stabbed on the campus quad during nutrition

A fight broke out that led to a stabbing on campus, severely injuring a total of four students and necessitating a lockdown.
By Olamide Olumide, News/Features Editor Nov 1, 2023
A fight broke out that led to multiple stabbings on campus, severely injuring a total of four students and necessitating a lockdown for the rest of the day.
Harmful stereotypes reinforced by social media and stressors from the pandemic have brought on an increase in anxiety and depression in teenage girls. Unfortunately, many dont speak out due to a fear of being seen as too emotional.

Silent suffering: Exploring the disturbing reality of teenage girls’ mental health

A disproportionate amount of teenage girls are increasingly suffering from anxiety and depression, with social media and the pandemic being the chief culprits behind this.
By Angelica Venturina, Print Editor-in-Chief Oct 19, 2023
A disproportionate amount of teenage girls are increasingly suffering from anxiety and depression.
The LGBTQ+ community has expressed outrage at the anti-transgender laws being passed nationwide. These laws intend to curtail the civil rights of trans people in public spaces, most notably public restrooms.

Doubling anti-trans laws spark outrage from the LGBTQ+ community

The new wave of laws against transgender people has denied the community civil rights in Republican states across the country.
By Allison Antonio, News/Features Editor Oct 19, 2023
The new wave of laws against transgender people has denied the community civil rights in Republican states across the country.
The resurgence of the Covid-19 virus caused panic among Californian residents, but scientists assure citizens not to worry.

Covid-19’s possible comeback

The recent resurgence of Covid-19 makes Californians wonder if dropping all Covid-19 precautions was a smart move.
By Olamide Olumide, News/Features Editor Sep 13, 2023
The recent resurgence of Covid-19 makes Californians wonder if dropping all Covid-19 precautions was a smart move.

Easing back into normalcy: LAUSD relaxes pandemic policies

Superintendent Carvalho recently made the decision to relax pandemic policies, and urged students with mild cold symptoms to show up to school.
By Baron Kim, Staff Aug 25, 2023
Superintendent Carvalho recently made the decision to relax pandemic policies, and urged students with mild cold symptoms to show up to school.
Hurricane Hilary is expected to make landfall on Sunday August 20. Here is a satellite image from the National Weather Service, showing the storm swirling off the coast of Baja California in the warm ocean water.

Hurricane Hilary could hit Hollywood

The National Hurricane Center predicts heavy rain, strong winds, with a side of hurricane. Could school be cancelled? Hard to predict.
By Olamide Olumide, News/Features Editor Aug 18, 2023
The National Hurricane Center predicts heavy rain, strong winds, with a side of hurricane. Could school be cancelled? Hard to predict.
Apps such as TikTok and YouTube have made teenagers less social outside of the digital world. Negative stereotypes and comments portrayed on these apps have also worsened mental health for teenagers, increasing their anxiety and depression as a whole.

The ups and downs of being a screen-ager

Electronics have sapped away teenagers' energy, affecting their social life and mental health.
By Lindsay Han, Staff Jun 18, 2023
Electronics have sapped away teenagers' energy, affecting their social life and mental health.
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