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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

LAUSD Superintendent Austin Beutner, California Department of Education Superintendent Tony Thurmond, LAUSD District 6 board member Kelly Gonez, VNHS Principal Yolanda Gardea, address students in biology teacher Peggy Shims advisory class.

LAUSD Superintendent Austin Beutner and CED Superintendent Tony Thurmond visit campus

By Andre Davancens, Photographer, Sports Analyst Apr 29, 2021
"When you can do this at what is the largest district in the state and the second largest in the country, I think that sends a powerful message for what is possible for in-person instruction"
As tiktok rises in popularity, teens must figure out if they can control the amount of time they spend on the app.

National R*pe day | Fake news!

While millions have posted about it, National Rape day does NOT exist.
By Shaan Bhatia, Online Editor-in-Chief Apr 23, 2021
“This is a video going around on TikTok of disgusting men — rapists, child molesters, predators, just disgusting human beings — and they literally came up with a date to go around and rape women and children. You literally heard me right: women and children.”
Mr.Ferrin is the asb advisor and will be working with the new elects.

School announces Associated Student Body election results

The long-awaited outcome of the ASB Student Council, Junior Board and Senior Board elections has been revealed.
By Andrew Vega, Staff Writer Apr 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

After months of studious preparation, the team placed first in the California Academic Decathlon, a state competition in which students are tested on a wide array of knowledge.
By Angelina Gevorgyan, Executive Editor Apr 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

The disease of the 21st century meets its prevention of continuing sickness and death
By Eleonora Badikyan and Angelina Gevorgyan Apr 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

Despite changes and alterations made due to covid-19, students at Van Nuys High School persisted to participate in this year's competition virtually.
By Angelina Gevorgyan, Executive Editor Mar 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

School organizes anti-bullying virtual assembly

In an effort to combat cyberbullying and its effects on students' wellness, members of the school staff are hosting an online meeting to communicate that this is “no place for hate”.
By Angelina Gevorgyan, Executive Editor Mar 9, 2021
“This should and needs to be addressed.” -Dean Brian Acosta
VNHS football field empty due to covid-19 pandemic

A message to LAUSD

LAUSD is slow in moving forward with sports in light of covid-19.
By Andre Davancens, Photographer, Sports Analyst Mar 4, 2021
I have been very patient for 11 months waiting for a way forward and just as it appears that the state is going to provide some updates on youth sports guidance,LAUSD has done nothing to indicate that it will be moving forward
Godzilla versus Kong is sure to be a spectacular battle for the ages

Harriet Tubman being added to twenty dollar bill

The Biden administration’s announcement of efforts to append human rights activist Harriet Tubman to this note of currency has inspired optimism among students regarding future representation.
By Andrew Vega, Staff Writer Feb 25, 2021
“I think that it's about time they did something to recognize the Black Americans that helped build our nation.” -Senior Charles Hunter said.
Supreme Court deliberates cheerleader’s freedom of speech case

Supreme Court deliberates cheerleader’s freedom of speech case

A student is suspended from her school’s junior varsity cheerleading team due to a social media post leads to a Supreme Court case.
By Eleonora Badikyan, Staff Writer Feb 7, 2021
“Any statements made should be the result of critical thinking, making a fair assessment, taking civil responsibility, and speaking truthfully.” -Graphic design teacher Ms. Miya Kuromiya
A man struggles to access the bitcoins he had stored in password-encrypted device nearly a decade ago which are now worth $220 million. Students also investing echo similar concerns.

Man forgets password to Bitcoin worth $220 million

After storing his bitcoins roughly a decade ago into a password-encrypted device known as IronKey, Stefan Thomas has desperately been attempting to access what is now worth roughly $220 million in cryptocurrency.
By Andrew Vega, Staff Writer Jan 28, 2021
“I would be devastated.” -Freshman Cedric Dela Cruz
With the State Capitols approval, LAUSD schools will be used as covid-19 vaccination centers.

Beutner pushes to utilize schools as covid-19 vaccination centers

As Feb. 1 rounds the corner, LAUSD Superintendent Austin Beutner awaits approval from the State Capitol to use the district’s schools as covid-19 vaccination centers.
By Eleonora Badikyan, Staff Writer Jan 28, 2021
“I see no reason why we could not support our school and community in this important endeavor.” -Principal Yolanda Gardea
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