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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

Colleges are shifting away from SAT scores, recognizing that true academic potential goes beyond standardized test results.

Why the SAT shouldn’t matter so much

By Ocean Threats, Staff Writer Mar 21, 2025
As more universities adopt test-optional policies, it’s time to recognize that standardized tests like the SAT don’t capture the full potential of students, instead creating unnecessary inequalities
Celebrities have become intertwined with politics on unprecedented levels.

Social media turns celebrities into political powerhouses

By Abigail Kim, Staff Writer Mar 18, 2025
Celebrities wield significant political influence through social media, shaping elections and public opinion. However, their involvement raises questions about informed decision-making and the impact on democracy.
Homework may not be fun, but it's a key part of reinforcing what you learn and building important life skills for the future.

Students tackle homework’s challenges to enhance learning retention

By Joel Nam, Opinion Editor Mar 17, 2025
Homework plays a critical role in education by reinforcing learning, combating the forgetting curve, and helping students develop time management and responsibility skills.
President Trump recently delivered a lengthy speech to Congress, outlining his controversial policies and vision for America. All the while, he continues to draw criticism for his divisive rhetoric and misleading claims.

Trump’s Congress speech fuels controversy with bold claims

By Isabella Mendoza, Staff Writer Mar 14, 2025
In a recent address to Congress, President Trump proposed renaming the Gulf of Mexico, questioned hiring practices, and made controversial comments on immigration and international relations.
As minorites' voices are being amplified in modern times, privileged groups feel they are being singled out. The reality is that they have to understand and deal with the discomfort the loss of privilege gives them.

Reverse discrimination debate reignited by Supreme Court case

By Leon Weiss, Staff Writer Mar 6, 2025
The Supreme Court reviews an Ohio woman's claim of reverse discrimination, sparking debate over diversity, equity, and the perceived victimization of privileged groups.
Whether marijuana should be legalized throughout the United States has been hotly debated for a long time. It's time to settle the issue and admit that the substance has no business being widely available.

Risks of marijuana outweigh medicinal benefits, experts claim

By Joel Nam, Opinion Editor Mar 4, 2025
Marijuana poses significant health and safety risks, including mental health issues, increased traffic accidents, and workplace safety concerns, outweighing its perceived benefits.
School often feels like a never-ending cycle of boredom and stress for many students. However, by shifting their mindsets and attitudes, students can transform their educational experiences.

How mindset change boosts student school experiences

By Joel Nam, Opinion Editor Feb 28, 2025
Students often find school stressful, but a mindset shift can improve their experience. Discover how perspective impacts enjoyment and academic performance in unexpected ways.
The purpose of block scheduling is defeated if student athletes continue to be limited to six classes.

Block scheduling creates hurdles for Van Nuys athletes

By Abigail Kim, Staff Writer Feb 27, 2025
Van Nuys High's new block schedule aims to provide flexibility, but athletes find their options limited, as sports require two class periods, affecting their academic and extracurricular choices.
Viral trends on TikTok lead to impulsive buying behaviors

Viral trends on TikTok lead to impulsive buying behaviors

By Ocean Threats, Staff Writer Feb 25, 2025
TikTok and influencers fuel overconsumption, persuading young audiences to buy unnecessary products. Financial health suffers as viral trends create pressure to conform.
The confirmation hearing of Kash Patel sparked heated conversations and sharp divides between Democrats and Republicans, showing how difficult it is for our government to reach a bipartisan agreement.

Patel faces scrutiny at FBI director confirmation hearing

By Leon Weiss, Staff Writer Feb 12, 2025
Kash Patel's confirmation hearing for FBI director highlighted partisan divisions in Congress, with Democrats questioning his qualifications and Republicans praising his potential leadership.
America's youth is experiencing a mental health crisis. Developing greater support in schools and local communities is crucial to fighting this issue, and current government efforts may not be enough.

Government expands mental health coverage, but gaps remain

By Joel Nam, Opinion Editor Feb 5, 2025
High school students face significant barriers to accessing mental health services, with funding disparities and limited resources affecting care and support in many regions.
Learning styles have long been used to categorize students. However, studies appear to severely undermine the validity of learning styles.

Learning style debate reignites with scientific findings

By Isabella Mendoza, Staff Writer Feb 3, 2025
The concept of learning styles lacks scientific evidence, sparking debate. Researchers suggest effective study techniques that focus on minimizing distractions and using real-world examples.
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