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The Mirror

 MISUNDERSTOOD  Fictional villains get stereotyped far too often as bad guys, when in fact, many have admirable qualities and consciences.

Villains don’t deserve their bad reputations

While our favorite villains are often malicious in their actions, society has ignored their righteous morals for far too long.
By Abigail Kim, Staff Nov 20, 2023
While our favorite villains are often malicious in their actions, society has ignored their righteous morals for far too long.
 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.
 DRAINED AND DEPRESSED  According to the National Institute of Health, increased social media use among teens results in sleep deprivation and heightened anxiety.

Unfollowing social media will be the best decision of your life

For far too long, teens have been bombarded with anxiety and depression caused by social media use. Hopping offline is the best solution to this rising issue.
By Abigail Kim, Staff Nov 20, 2023
For far too long, teens have been bombarded with anxiety and depression caused by social media use. Hopping offline is the best solution to this rising issue.
Five things that will thankfully save you from boredom on Thanksgiving

Five things that will thankfully save you from boredom on Thanksgiving

From car shows to music tours, film festivals to sports championships, there is no shortage of things to keep you entertained during the nine-day school break.
By Roxana Vasquez, Staff Nov 18, 2023
From car shows to music tours, film festivals to sports championships, there is no shortage of things to keep you entertained during the nine-day school break.
Senior Cara Dechathong is part of the girls basketball team, which received a change in leadership when Coach Sara Marroquin at the end of last year.

Girls basketball kicks off the season with a stellar victory against the SOCES Knights

The girls basketball team played with a starting five and brutally slaughtered the Knights with a score of 46-24 on Monday, Nov. 13.
By Isabel Valles, Athletics Editor Nov 17, 2023
The girls basketball team played with a starting five and brutally slaughtered the Knights with a score of 46-24 on Monday, Nov. 13.
A box of human blood waits to be transported from the small gym during the Blood Drive on Nov. 14.

ASB holds annual blood drive, sees overwhelming turnout

The blood drive, held in the small gym on Nov. 14, saw nearly 105 donors, overwhelming the nurses and ASB members present.
By Baron Kim, Staff Nov 15, 2023
The blood drive, held in the small gym on Nov. 14, saw nearly 105 donors, overwhelming the nurses and ASB members present.
A group of filming trucks parked outside the main building, with a film crew unloading various pieces of equipment Monday and Tuesday.

The mystery of filming on campus solved

After less than a week of the SAG strike reaching an end, film crew are already back on campus, taking up much of the quad and a portion of the bungalows with large cameras, lighting equipment and countless actors.
By Madison Thacker and Roxana Vasquez Nov 15, 2023
After less than a week of the SAG strike reaching an end, film crew are already back on campus, taking up much of the quad and a portion of the bungalows with large cameras, lighting equipment and countless actors.
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.
RELIGOUS BACKLASH Junior Cameron Struble and countless others have faced harassment as a result of being Jewish.

Jewish hate: Harassment without consequence

Antisemitism is infecting the United States at an alarming rate, hurting proud Jews like me and dividing society as a whole.
By Cameron Struble, Guest Writer Nov 14, 2023
Antisemitism is infecting the United States at an alarming rate, hurting proud Jews like me and dividing society as a whole.
A group of freshman students enjoying playing ping pong in their own way.

Fun in the sun at Freshman Funday

Freshmen have fun and explore our school's clubs at Freshman Funday.
By Mia Ramirez and Olamide Olumide Nov 13, 2023
Freshmen have fun and explore our school's clubs at Freshman Funday.
The lack of computer science teachers in California high schools has left the state falling far behind in national rankings, coming up 41 out of the 50 states for having effective computer science programs.

New initiatives address California’s shortage of computer science teachers

The state of California is one of the lowest-ranked in the percentage of computer science classes available to students. Assembly Bill 1251 could change that.
By Skylie Molina, Staff Nov 13, 2023
The state of California is one of the lowest-ranked in the percentage of computer science classes available to students. Assembly Bill 1251 could change that.
Addison Cudd belts out a number in her audition for Sweeney Todd.

Auditions start for spring musical

The auditions are happening all of this week in room 303 after school, testing students on their singing and dancing skills for a chance at joining the school's production of "Sweeney Todd."
By Roxana Vasquez, Staff Nov 13, 2023
Auditions for the spring musical “Sweeney Todd” are happening all of this week in room 303 after school.
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