The Mirror

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.

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.

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."

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.

Local businesses board up in anticipation of election violence

Earlier this year, many businesses were broken into and looted. Now that the election year is coming to an end, businesses fear post-election looting.

By Andrew Vega, Staff Writer • Nov 5, 2020

Post-election riot fear has lead to businesses boarding up their windows.

Election anxiety continues as Americans await presidential election results

Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden leads in popular and electoral votes.

By Shaan Bhatia, Online Editor-in-Chief • Nov 5, 2020

Americans await the results of the 2020 presidential election.

Students man the polls during the 2020 election

Students had the unique opportunity to participate in this year's monumental election by volunteering at polling stations.

By Angel Rendon, Staff Writer • Nov 3, 2020

Poll workers will remain in California voting stations until 8 p.m. tonight, securing voters' ballots.

PHOTO STORY | Election day in Washington D.C.

Protesters gather together on election day to protest in front of the White House.

By Angela Proca, Photo Editor • Nov 3, 2020

Protests led to the secret service building a wall around the white house.

Club rush with a new spin

Club Rush will be starting this Friday.

By Andrew Vega, Staff Writer • Oct 22, 2020

Club Rush is much different than in previous years.

Trump catches covid-19

President Trump was rushed to a hospital after showing symptoms of covid-19 on Thursday.

By Angel Rendon, Staff Writer • Oct 6, 2020

Donald Trump is in a quarantine as of Oct. 2 at Walter Reed National Hospital.

TikTok ban averted

President Trump says he has approved a deal for the purchase of TikTok by U.S. company Oracle, in partnership with Walmart.

By Shaan Bhatia, Online Editor-in-Chief • Sep 20, 2020

President Trump says he has approved a deal for the purchase of TikTok by U.S. company Oracle, in partnership with Walmart.

CSUN’s virtual engineering event approaching

The California State University, Northridge American Society of Civil Engineers will be hosting a virtual event for high school students interested in engineering.

By Shaan Bhatia, Online Editor-in-Chief • Sep 19, 2020

The California State University, Northridge American Society of Civil Engineers will be hosting a virtual event for high school students interested in engineering.