The Mirror

Leaving a legacy: Principal Gardea retires
After a long career in education and serving as principal for eight years at VNHS, Yolanda Gardea has made the decision to retire. Without her, VNHS would not be the school it is today.
By Ani Tutunjyan, Print Editor-in-Chief | Published June 28, 2021
One of the Best Magnet Programs in America
The Magnet programs offered on campus has been ranked nationally as one of the top 20 schools in the nation.
By Shaan Bhatia, Current Events Editor | Published May 17, 2021
Austin Beutner Steps Down from Superintendent Position
After serving over 3 years as superintendent, Austin Beutner's contract will expire on June 30.
By Eleonora Badikyan, Staff Writer | Published May 13, 2021
LAUSD Superintendent Austin Beutner and CED Superintendent Tony Thurmond visit campus
By Andre Davancens, Sports Editor | Published April 29, 2021
National R*pe day: Fake News!
While millions have posted about it, National Rape day does NOT exist.
By Shaan Bhatia, Current Events Editor | Published April 23, 2021

Mr.Ferrin is the asb advisor and will be working with the new elects.

School announces Associated Student Body election results

By Andrew Vega, Staff Writer • Published April 19, 2021

The elects of the thrilling ASB Student Council, Junior Board and Senior Board elections have finally been disclosed.

SEEKING MEDALS The Academic Decathlon team placed fourth among LAUSD teams in the Nov. 14 scrimmage.

VNHS Academic Decathlon team scores first place

By Angelina Gevorgyan, Staff Writer • Published April 16, 2021

The team at Van Nuys High School achieved first place in the California Academic Decathlon for the first time ever.

A working coronavirus vaccine may be readily available in the US by the end of the year.

Variants vs. Vaccines: California’s covid-19 outbreak

By Eleonora Badikyan and Angelina Gevorgyan • Published April 6, 2021

After a year of lockdown, vaccines have been more frequently given to the public but different strains are still out there.

Middle school students wait to enter the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History on the National Mall during the 2017 National Science Bowl competition, Friday, April 28, 2017, in Washington, DC. (Photo by Jack Dempsey, U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Science)

Students compete in 2021 National Science Bowl

By Angelina Gevorgyan, Staff Writer • Published March 11, 2021

“Our students work hard and are motivated to do their very best every year.” -Coach and advisor Ms. Tracey Kim

School organizes anti-bullying virtual assembly

By Angelina Gevorgyan, Staff Writer • Published March 9, 2021

“This should and needs to be addressed.” -Dean Brian Acosta

College applications for the rest of the schools in the UC system were due Nov. 30.

Three UC campuses have extended their application deadline

By Ani Tutunjyan, Print Editor-in-Chief • Published December 7, 2020

University of California (UC) Santa Cruz, UC Riverside and UC Merced have all extended their deadline to Dec. 15. Seniors now have until next Tuesday to submit their college...