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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

Five First Dates

Five First Dates

For Valentine's Day, we spoke to five couples who agreed to share their first date experiences.
By Kaitlyn Jung, Features Editor Feb 14, 2020
For Valentine's Day, we spoke to five couples who agreed to share their first date experiences.
Black history is often taught in condensed form, being just a chapter in a U.S. history book and almost always only about slavery. Nothing more is required by the curriculum.

Black History Month: Moving forward by looking back

Black Student Union and black students on campus share their black pride.
By Caroline Ortiz and Estefania Lopez Feb 11, 2020
Black Student Union and black students on campus share their black pride.
Judha Sandoval (on the right) and director Clay (on the left) having fun on the set.

15 Minutes of Fame: Actor Judha Sandoval

Actor Judha Sandoval has worked in several projects such as a Target commercial, FIFA World Cup commercial and two Amazon original projects.
By Andre Rodas, Print Editor-in-Chief Jan 27, 2020
Judha Sandoval has made a name for himself as an actor.
Sleep paralysis is the condition when someone is unable to move or speak in a dream.

Sleep Paralysis: Nightmares In Reality

Students detail their experiences with sleep paralysis.
By Caroline Ortiz and Andrea Hernandez Dec 19, 2019
Students share their experiences of being unable to move and speaking in their dreams or sleep paralysis.
Group of Three Boys Presenting

Students promote donations to charities in 10th grade English class

Ms. Navarrete's Honors 10th grade class are doing presentations to persuade audiences to donate a charity of their choice.
By Kayla Lee, Editor in Chief Dec 19, 2019
10th grade students from Ms. Navarrete's Honors English class hopes to give back to the community through presentations featuring their charity of choice.
COL(R) Andrew R. Flynn

COL(R) Andrew R. Flynn: What Makes Army Leadership Successful

"Many of our JROTC Cadets and VNHS students have asked me over my years assigned to the Van Nuys High School Army JROTC program why is the United States Army leadership so successful?"
By COL(R) Andrew R. Flynn Dec 17, 2019
Good army leadership is what makes the United States Army the greatest Army that has ever existed, but what defines good army leadership?
The office of Mr. Cloutier, the dean responsible for overlooking detention

What Detention Is Really Like

When teenage rebellion comes to play, so do consequences.
By Julia Pfau, Perspectives Editor Dec 12, 2019
When teenage rebellion comes to play, so do consequences.
Shifting gears and rolling out with new equipment as going from announcements over the PA to live streaming are steps to a more technological future. Miguel Morales and Megan Dulkanchainun are the very first anchors for the new Live News Show.

Good Morning Van Nuys!

Morning announcements make the transition to live broadcasts.
By Sandra Sanchez and Estefania Lopez Dec 4, 2019
As the morning announcements transition to a live broadcast, students and staff share their opinions on "Van Nuys Live."
Ashley Kumar wants to raise awareness about people living on the streets of Los Angeles through her photography project on Instagram.

Fighting Homelessness One Step At A Time

A senior student aims to put down stereotypes on the homeless.
By Kaitlyn Jung, Features Editor Dec 4, 2019
Senior student Ashley Kumar aims to put down stereotypes on the homeless through Instagram.
Laying out the new
foundation, Emily Choi (above) and the rest of the Heart of Nature Club help shape the plot of land.

Gardening Against Climate Change

By Ani Tutunjyan, Executive Editor & Print Editor-in-Chief Nov 20, 2019
Heart of Nature, an environmentalist club, is building raised garden beds in hopes to involve students on campus.
SFC(R) Jorge Martinez is the Army Instructor for Van Nuys JROTC.

SFC (R) Jorge Martinez: JROTC improves citizenship

One of the major areas taught in Army JROTC is Citizenship, something taken for granted by many students.
By SFC (R) Jorge Martinez Nov 19, 2019
SFC (R) Jorge Martinez talks about how the Army JROTC teaches students citizenship skills.
Thanksgiving Recipes

Thanksgiving Recipes

With this year’s Thanksgiving on Nov. 28 if you’re looking to switch up your usual Thanksgiving dinner for something different, your teachers got you covered. 
By Noelle Copeland and Kaitlyn Jung Nov 14, 2019
With this year’s Thanksgiving on Nov. 28 if you’re looking to switch up your usual Thanksgiving dinner for something different, your teachers got you covered. 
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