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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

STOP THE CLOCK Teachers acknowledge and accommodate for students decline in attention span.

Gen Z’s shrinking attention span

By Mia Ramirez, Staff Jun 22, 2024
The rise of short-form content on social media has led to irreversible changes in the classroom.
ROCKY ROAD A collage of pamphlets for colleges across the state. For many students, going to a prestigious university is a dream of theirs. However, the path to college can be overwhelming.

Back to reality: Your dream college might not be the right fit for you

By Olamide Olumide, News/Features Editor Jun 20, 2024
Attending a prestigious school like Harvard is the dream of many high schoolers, but for most, it may be better to set sights on a community college instead.
The new cell phone ban would force students to lock up phones in lockers at the start of the day, retrieving them back in the afternoon.

Strict Laws Make for Sneaky Students: LAUSD needs to revoke the cell phone ban

By Madison Thacker, Arts/Entertainment Editor Jun 18, 2024
While LAUSD board members push for a complete cell phone ban in classrooms, students fight back, understanding the mass changes that will need to happen, in order for the ban to be effective.
A SAD REALITY The American civilian population possesses around 433 million firearms, putting innocent people at risk of being involved in a mass shooting.

Gun violence ricochets in America

By Joel Nam, Opinion Editor Jun 18, 2024
In America, hundreds die as a result of gun violence. In order to save lives, we must take decisive action to address broad societal and administrative issues.
MYTH VERSUS FACT Misconceptions swirl around ADHD, reducing it to a harmful stereotype. The condition often results in hyperactivity, inattention and anxiety.

Focusing attention on the reality of ADHD

By Olamide Olumide, News/Features Editor Jun 17, 2024
Millions of people in the United States struggle with ADHD, spreading awareness and better understanding its symptoms can go a long way in helping those who suffer as a result.
Blockbuster burnout

Blockbuster burnout

By Madison Thacker, Arts/Entertainment Editor Jun 16, 2024
The dominance of adapted screenplays and sequels makes us question what truly counts as original in cinema, challenging the idea of a golden age of unmatched creativity.
President Sharlene Kaur looks over all cards made by the Golden Hearts club before giving them to Kaiser Permanente.

Touching the hearts of cancer patients one card at a time

By Mia Ramirez, Staff Jun 16, 2024
The Golden Hearts club allows its members to earn volunteer hours for making cards to bring a smile to cancer patients at Kaiser Permanente.
Quinn Hutchison: The youngest history teacher you’ve ever had

Quinn Hutchison: The youngest history teacher you’ve ever had

By Madison Thacker, Arts/Entertainment Editor Jun 16, 2024
Just by looking at the picture, you already know him. This kid doesn’t just explain, but makes, history.
Magnet Valedictorian Sean Kim stands and greets the crowd as he gets recognized by Admin for his hard work.

Goodbye seniors: Graduation 2024

By Madison Thacker and Kayla Balikyan-Davis Jun 12, 2024
Held on the football field on June 11, 2024, the Class of 2024's graduation ceremony proudly celebrated 548 students and their accomplishments over their high school careers.
For decades, Black actors have fought to be paid the same wages as their white counterparts. Viola Davis, Angela Bassset, and Taraij P. Henderson are just some of the few actors of color that have recieved unequal compensation.

Wake up Hollywood: The racial wage gap is real

By Max Sandoval, Staff Jun 8, 2024

Walking into UCLA’s Royce Hall and looking around at his coworkers, it became apparent to technical theatre professional and now teacher Ron Greene that he was one of the only two Black people there.  He...

Devin Tanner Brown (#3) spikes the ball over the net for a kill.

Devin Tanner Brown: Volleyball athlete of the week

By Rogers Levitt, Staff Jun 8, 2024
A peek into the life of our volleyball player of the week, Devin Tanner Brown.

How are seniors feeling about leaving high school?

By Jalyn Bautista and Daimler Koch Jun 7, 2024
Graduation is just around the corner. We asked seniors about their plans for the future and wrapped up this year's final episode of Real Humans.
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