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The Mirror

Junior Cam Camerena(#1A) clears the ball out to the rest of their team on Jan 11th against the Banning Pilots.

The girls water polo team eradicates the Banning Pilots

The Wolves take the win back home after demolishing the Banning High School’s Pilots. 
By Emely Arevalo, Staff Writer Jan 18, 2023
The Wolves take the win back home after demolishing the Banning High School’s Pilots. 
California declared in state of emergency as rare rain storms leave 12 dead and 120,000 without power

California declared in state of emergency as rare rain storms leave 12 dead and 120,000 without power

President Biden issued a State of Emergency warning for California earlier this week due to the rain.
By Olamide Olumide, News/Features Editor Jan 13, 2023
President Biden issued a State of Emergency warning for California earlier this week due to the rain.
Turn it down! Headphones and hearing loss

Turn it down! Headphones and hearing loss

A recent study conducted by Lauren K. Dillard and colleagues found that people between the ages of 12 and 34 could be at risk for hearing loss worldwide due to exposure to unsafe listening practices
By Mia Ramirez, Staff Jan 13, 2023
A recent study conducted by Lauren K. Dillard and colleagues found that people between the ages of 12 and 34 could be at risk for hearing loss worldwide due to exposure to unsafe listening practices
The mastermind behind Quick Take reveals some unfinished business

The Quick Take files: the lost articles of Daimler Koch

The author of Quick Take reveals the stories that time (almost) forgot
By Daimler Koch, Online Editor-in-Chief Jan 13, 2023
The author of Quick Take reveals the stories that time (almost) forgot
Students and parents alike battle heavy rain during rush hour mornings.

Heavy rain leads to colossal crashes

Every winter, car accidents in California take a drastic increase because of the rainy weather.
By Olamide Olumide, News/Features Editor Jan 9, 2023
Every winter, car accidents in California take a drastic increase because of the rainy weather.
People with lower financial statuses might face a challenge when the season of giving rolls around and people are expected to give gifts. 
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Holiday Gift-Giving is giving stress to those with less

Gift-giving during Christmas can feel like such a dreadful expectation, especially for those who don’t have the money to spend on gifts.
By Docette Danialypour, Staff Writer Dec 21, 2022
Gift-giving during Christmas can feel like such a dreadful expectation, especially for those who don’t have the money to spend on gifts.
More than just a Jewish Christmas, Hanukkah is about celebrating who I am

More than just a Jewish Christmas, Hanukkah is about celebrating who I am

The holiday began in the 2nd century BCE. It represents the a revolution and how powerful a group of oppressed people can be.
By Breeana Gerdes, Opinion Editor Dec 19, 2022

Some might say Hanukkah is just Jewish Christmas. Indeed, it shares a lot of similarities with Christmas, like family and friends getting together, sharing food and giving gifts. But it’s not. Hanukkah...

Girls basketball team  plays a home game on Friday, Dec. 9, 2022 against Reseda.

Girls basketball continues winning streak with fourth consecutive victory

By Isabel Valles, Athletics Editor Dec 16, 2022

The bottom line | The varsity girls basketball team has been on a roll as they won their first four league games, pushing them to number one in the Valley Mission League.   Highlights...

L.A. Mayor Karen Bass plan for homelessness falls short on safety and sustainable solutions

L.A. Mayor Karen Bass’ plan for homelessness falls short on safety and sustainable solutions

By Destiny Reveles and Wendy Gonzalez Dec 16, 2022

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has announced a new plan to tackle the city's homelessness crisis: the Inside Safe program. The plan aims to provide free housing for homeless individuals, with Bass promising...

5 Minutes with…Theater Teacher Mr. Justin Baldridge

5 Minutes with…Theater Teacher Mr. Justin Baldridge

Mr. Baldridge shares the last movie watched, the meal he’d eat for the rest of his life and what his warning label would say if he had one.
By Rainielle Santos, Staff Writer Dec 14, 2022
Mr. Baldridge shares the last movie watched, the meal he’d eat for the rest of his life and what his warning label would say if he had one.
RSV. Flu. Covid. What to know as we enter this ‘tripledemic’ holiday season

RSV. Flu. Covid. What to know as we enter this ‘tripledemic’ holiday season

With growing reports of the respiratory virus RSV in young children, Flu season just beginning, and COVID-19 cases on the rise, we are experiencing the threat of a ‘tripledemic.’
By Zachary Skolnick, Staff Writer Dec 13, 2022
With growing reports of the respiratory virus RSV in young children, Flu season just beginning, and COVID-19 cases on the rise, we are experiencing the threat of a ‘tripledemic.’
SOSs album cover drew inspiration from an image of Princess Diana sitting on a diving board on a yacht, at sea.

S.O.S! SZA’s new album is sparking charts!

When the clock struck 12 a.m. on Friday December 9, many fans and fellow artists took to Instagram, Twitter and TikTok to post the emotions and fever that went through their heads as they streamed the album. 
By Katrina Gomez, Arts & Entertainment Editor Dec 13, 2022
When the clock struck 12 a.m. on Friday December 9, many fans and fellow artists took to Instagram, Twitter and TikTok to post the emotions and fever that went through their heads as they streamed the album. 
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