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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

Van Nuys High School Main Building in Van Nuys, California.

Schools to be closed until May 1, Superintendent Beutner announces

LAUSD schools will be closed until at least May 1, District Superintendent Beutner announced on Monday amid the coronavirus outbreak.
By Mhar Tenorio and Ani Tutunjyan Mar 23, 2020
LAUSD schools will be closed until at least May 1, District Superintendent Beutner announced on Monday amid the coronavirus outbreak.
The National Merit Scholarship program aims to reward high-achieving high school students through scholarships. 

Two Students Declared Finalists for National Merit Scholarship

Seniors Phillip Hyon and Nathan Oh advanced from semi-finalists to finalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program.
By Kayla Lee and Mhar Tenorio Feb 18, 2020
Seniors Phillip Hyon and Nathan Oh advanced from semi-finalists to finalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program.
The logo for the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

WASC To Visit Campus

The Western Association of Schools and Colleges will visit the school to validate its credits and diplomas.
By Ani Tutunjyan, Executive Editor & Print Editor-in-Chief Feb 14, 2020
The Western Association of Schools and Colleges will visit the school to validate its credits and diplomas.
(L to R) Kathy Duong, Andy Joachin, Ayisha Harris, Tracy Del Castillo, Giovanni Grajeda, Alesya Sumantri, Shreya Nair, Mhar Tenorio, Matthew Kawashiri and Coach Jonathan Mitchell.

Academic Decathlon Advances to State Competition

The Academic Decathlon team will be competing at state after placing 8th at regionals.
By Ani Tutunjyan, Executive Editor & Print Editor-in-Chief Feb 12, 2020
The Academic Decathlon team will be competing at state after placing 8th at regionals.
SBAC Scores Have Taken Seen a Decrease

SBAC Scores Have Taken Seen a Decrease

61 percent of students did not meet or nearly met mathematics standards in the 2017 to 2018 academic year, and 34 percent did not meet or nearly met English Language Arts standards.
By Gwen Langi, Pro & Con Editor Feb 7, 2020
“When students don’t take these tests seriously, not only do they change the school’s image but they jeopardize the school name that’s on their own diploma,” Assistant Principal Maria Phillips said.
Kai Winters first book, The Shadows Between.

Fantasy Writer Kai Winters to Visit Campus

Fantasy writer and illustrator Kai Winters will be on campus to meet with students on Feb. 13.
By Andrea Hernandez, Staff Writer Feb 6, 2020
Fantasy writer and illustrator Kai Winters will be on campus to meet with students on Feb. 13.
Explore New Subjects During Splash @ UCLA

Explore New Subjects During Splash @ UCLA

Students can choose from 65 classes to attend during Splash @ UCLA on Saturday, Feb. 1 to learn subjects ranging from quantum physics to American politics.
By Ani Tutunjyan, Executive Editor & Print Editor-in-Chief Jan 27, 2020
Students can choose from 65 classes to attend during Splash @ UCLA on Saturday, Feb. 1 to learn subjects ranging from quantum physics to American politics.
Van Nuys High School named a National Magnet School of Excellence by Magnet Schools of America.

Van Nuys High School Named a National Magnet School of Excellence

By Ani Tutunjyan, Executive Editor & Print Editor-in-Chief Jan 23, 2020
Van Nuys High School has been named a National Magnet School of Excellence by Magnet Schools of America for its high level of excellence in its academic standards, curriculum innovation, and diversity efforts.
The Preliminary SAT is Fast Approaching

The Preliminary SAT is Fast Approaching

The PSAT will be administered on Wednesday, October 16.
By Rozalynn Casillas, Staff Writer Oct 1, 2019
The PSAT will be administered on Wednesday, October 16.
The construction plan for the A-G offices.

Extreme Makeover: A-G Office Edition

Caution. Room 119 is under construction: the A-G offices in the main building are getting a brand new makeover.
By Ani Tutunjyan, Executive Editor & Print Editor-in-Chief Mar 22, 2019
Room 119 is getting a brand new makeover.
Van Nuys High School Main Building in Van Nuys, California.

Early School Schedule

Dec 13, 2017
Change is inevitable and often for the better, but not in this case. The LAUSD Board of Education voted on Dec. 12 to determine the school schedule for the future academic calendars. The board voted for the maintenance of the school year to begin in mid-August for the first semester and end it off before the three week Winter Break. The opposing option was to begin the school year after the Labor Day weekend and push the end of the Fall Semester post-Winter Break. Members argued that the delayed calendar will give students more time to work on their college applications as well as balance out the two semesters from its current 79 to 101 day difference. This plan, however, was denied in the recent debate which resulted in a four to three vote for the current school calendar. The board has confirmed that the next school year will begin on Aug 14., pause again for the four-day Labor Day Weekend, break again for the one week Thanksgiving Break, and then head off for Winter Break on Dec. 14, returning for the Spring Semester on Jan. 7.

Bright Lights Shine on The Mirror

Nov 29, 2017
The student-produced newspaper at Van Nuys High School, The Mirror, took home recognition as one of the nation’s top high school publications by winning two 2017 National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA) awards which were announced at the organization’s fall convention in Dallas. The Mirror staff placed third in the Design of the Year: Newsmagazine Page/Spread category for the December 2016 issue centerspread “All Hail the Hater-in-Chief.” Reporters Khrista Sayo and Elissa Choi garnered an Honorable Mention in the Story of the Year: Diversity Series category for their article “How Race Plays a Role in College Admissions,” which appeared in the same issue. Each year, NSPA judges sift through thousands of entries in search of the nation’s best examples of scholastic journalism. Van Nuys High School is home to the only Los Angeles Unified School District journalism program to be recognized by the NSPA in 2017, joining a handful of other schools in California. The school has continuously published a student newspaper for over 100 years. Last year, the school switched to a newsmagazine format to offer more in-depth coverage of the issues facing its readers, and began a website, vnhsmirror.com to provide continuous news coverage in addition to the monthly newspaper. —Tommy Chan on November 29, 2017
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