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Changes made to the Monday bell schedule

Changes made to the Monday bell schedule

After ongoing deliberations regarding the obstacles posed by Monday’s alternating schedules, the School Based Management team made modifications to the Monday bell schedule.
By Shaan Bhatia, Online Editor-in-Chief Jan 24, 2021
"A lack of consistency was the main issue.” - Principal Yolanda Gardea
Gavin Newsom announcing his 2 billion dollar plan to reopen elementary school districts.

Newsom’s Plan for Reopening Schools

Governor Gavin Newsom shares his two billion dollar plan for reopening schools.
By Andrew Vega, Staff Writer Jan 21, 2021
“Hold me accountable.” -Governor Gavin Newsom
Standardized tests, like the SAT and the ACT, have been used as a factor for college admissions.

College Board will no longer offer SAT’s optional essay and subject tests

The College Board’s declaration of changes in testing, including the cancellation of subject tests, causes a surfacing of questions among high school students who had been preparing for this year's SAT and subject tests.
By Angelina Gevorgyan, Executive Editor Jan 20, 2021

The College Board announced that as a result of the ongoing pandemic, it will withdraw the optional essay portion of the SAT college entrance exam, and will no longer be administering SAT Subject Tests. "As...

Los Angeles Times newspaper misinterprets Beutners statement about students returning to school.

Los Angeles Times article misleads readers

In an article surrounding Beutner’s response to the covid-19 vaccine and schools reopening, the Los Angeles Times receives lash back.
By Eleonora Badikyan, Staff Writer Jan 20, 2021

As L.A. County prepares for a flood of participants lining up to receive the covid-19 vaccine, students begin to wonder what this will mean for LAUSD’s new school year. “It’s not safe and appropriate...

Firefighter walking on sidewalk to confirm that the fire has not spread any further.

High winds spark fires in reseda

Tree fire spreads to Reseda home
By Andre Davancens, Photographer, Sports Analyst Jan 16, 2021
Wind-driven fire broke out on a Saturday afternoon.
Official portrait of Vice President Joe Biden in his West Wing Office at the White House, Jan. 10, 2013. (Official White House Photo by David Lienemann)..This official White House photograph is being made available only for publication by news organizations and/or for personal use printing by the subject(s) of the photograph. The photograph may not be manipulated in any way and may not be used in commercial or political materials, advertisements, emails, products, promotions that in any way suggests approval or endorsement of the President, the First Family, or the White House.

Biden will be the next President. Now what?

What President-elect Joe Biden’s victory means for America.
By Ani Tutunjyan, Executive Editor & Print Editor-in-Chief Jan 13, 2021
A list of changes are around the corner.
Students attempt to find ways to cope with the stress of school.

Failing grades lead to second chances

LAUSD is offering students with failing grades a second chance to make up assignments for a passing grade.
By Shaan Bhatia, Online Editor-in-Chief Dec 17, 2020
Stress, unstable internet connection, and a poor learning environment is causing students to receive D's and F's.
College applications for the rest of the schools in the UC system were due Nov. 30.

Three UC campuses have extended their application deadline

UC Santa Cruz, UC Riverside and UC Merced are still accepting freshman applications through Dec. 15.
By Ani Tutunjyan, Executive Editor & Print Editor-in-Chief Dec 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 applications to these three...

FOCUS | Student screen time rises

FOCUS | Student screen time rises

By Ani Tutunjyan, Executive Editor & Print Editor-in-Chief Nov 21, 2020
Three students explain how the coronavirus pandemic and distance learning have affected their use of technology.
Mynor Hernandez

He had covid, which “definitely isn’t fake”

This senior and his family tested positive. It was a harrowing experience.
By Andre Rodas, Print Editor-in-Chief Nov 20, 2020
It began with an aunt who was exposed at work. But Mynor Hernandez was spared the worst as his symptoms lasted only four days.
Unvaccinated LAUSD students may no longer be barred from campuses Jan. 10 if the Board of Education votes to delay the vaccination deadline until the next academic year.

Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine shows 95% effectiveness

Drug maker Pfizer and BioNTech said their final analysis shows their vaccine is safe and 95 percent effective.
By Eleonora Badikyan, Staff Writer Nov 18, 2020
The companies plan to apply for emergency authorization from the FDA "within days."
20-21 VNHS AcaDeca team

AcaDec places fourth in LAUSD competition

After competing in this year’s first scrimmage, the Academic Decathlon team placed fourth overall in LAUSD.
By Ani Tutunjyan, Executive Editor & Print Editor-in-Chief Nov 17, 2020
AcaDec successfully competed in their first competition of the year, placing in the top five overall in LAUSD along with winning individual awards.
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