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The Student News Site of Van Nuys High School

The Mirror

The Student News Site of Van Nuys High School

The Mirror

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Tea time or flat white?

Uncovering the history behind America and England’s feud over tea versus coffee.
By Olamide Olumide, News/Features Editor Feb 3, 2024
Uncovering the history behind America and England’s feud over tea versus coffee.
LAUSD is taking steps to increase mental health support for students, including adding social workers to schools around the district and holding assemblies to promote active discussion of the topic.

Ending the stigma around mental health in schools

LAUSD is taking steps to increase mental health support for students, including adding social workers to schools around the district and holding assemblies to promote active discussion of the topic.
By Mia Ramirez, Staff Jan 29, 2024
LAUSD is taking steps to increase mental health support for students, including adding social workers to schools around the district and holding assemblies to promote active discussion of the topic.
Generation Alpha is becoming notorious for being chronically online and far too trendy. These kids undisciplined behavior and constant exposure to social media does them no favors.

The reason why Gen Alpha is hated by the internet

The children responsible for the Sephora kid pandemic and the iPad kid stereotype have been the talk of social media. Their immature behavior is the root of the problem.
By Olamide Olumide, News/Features Editor Jan 21, 2024
The children responsible for the Sephora kid pandemic and the iPad kid stereotype have been the talk of social media. Their immature behavior is the root of the problem.
INFOGRAPHIC - Cursive Curfuffle

INFOGRAPHIC – Cursive Curfuffle

By Brianna I. Alvarado, Design/Layout Editor Jan 9, 2024

The burnout faced by students is the biggest reason why the breaks taken throughout the school year feel incredibly rewarding and motivate them to keep pushing themselves.

School burnout is dragging teens down

As the semester is coming to a close, students are starting to feel the effects of overworking themselves with homework and other activities.
By Skylie Molina, Staff Jan 6, 2024
As the semester is coming to a close, students are starting to feel the effects of overworking themselves with homework and other activities.
ON GUARD Campus aide Jorge Arroyo supervises the front courtyard of the main building.

Ongoing safety threats call campus security into question

Students and staff speak out on how safe they feel from outside threats while on campus.
By Daimler Koch, Online Editor-in-Chief Dec 27, 2023
Students and staff speak out on how safe they feel from outside threats while on campus.
DOWN ON DOUGH The school is struggling to make ends meet after losing almost 20 percent of last school years budget. Extracurricular programs might need to be scaled back due to this enormous cut

Budget cuts reduce school funding by millions

The loss of $4 million is forcing the school to cut back drastically on some programs and clubs, leading to less enriching learning opportunities and an overall dissatisfied school community.
By Mia Ramirez, Staff Dec 27, 2023
The loss of $4 million is forcing the school to cut back drastically on some programs and clubs, leading to less enriching learning opportunities and an overall dissatisfied school community.
LOST IN THE CLOUD According to the CDC, more than 2.5 million middle and high schoolers reported using an e-cigarette of some kind in 2022.

E-cigarettes: An adolescent epidemic

The rise of vaping across American high schools has left a wave of health consequences for teens in its wake.
By Delmis Vaquerano, Staff Dec 27, 2023
The rise of vaping across American high schools has left a wave of health consequences for teens in its wake.
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.
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