• May 26SPORTS Dance company auditions will be held on May 31st at 3:40 P.M. in Ms. Hula's room.
  • May 26CAMPUS All late work is due on May 31st.
  • May 23CAMPUS You can now purchase dance show tickets. $8 presale, and $10 at the door.
  • May 23CAMPUS Today's spirit day is walking yearbook Wednesday. Wear a white shirt and get people to sign it.
  • May 18SPORTS Soccer tryouts for boys and girls is on May 18th from 4pm to 5:30 pm.
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A Taco Bell hard-shell “Crunchy Taco” with ground beef, lettuce and cheddar cheese.

Foreign fast food just… doesn’t hit the spot

Many restaurants and food companies take traditional dishes from other cultures and adapt them to fit the American appetite, often altering the original recipe and ingredients.
By Destiny Reveles, Staff WriterPublished May 19, 2023
Many restaurants and food companies take traditional dishes from other cultures and adapt them to fit the American appetite, often altering the original recipe and ingredients.
Currently there is only one privately owned F-4, making this plane one-of-a-kind.

The most affordable fighter jets for students

Planning on getting your driver’s license during the summer? Here are some affordable fighter jets that you can start with!
By Cristian Mejia, Associate Online Editor-in-ChiefPublished May 17, 2023
Planning on getting your driver’s license during the summer? Here are some affordable fighter jets that you can start with!
Disneys original plan for Tomorrowland was to create a blueprint of the future circa 1986. Today, however, the land has strayed far from that goal, with it becoming an amalgamation of Star Wars, the 80s, and Jules-Verne-esque architecture.

Disneyland’s Tomorrowland is stuck in yesterday

Victorian steampunk. The ‘80s. The Space Age. What do these have in common? Disney’s failure to live up to the promise of the future, of course.
By Daimler Koch and Docette DanialypourPublished May 8, 2023
Victorian steampunk. The ‘80s. The Space Age. What do these have in common? Disney’s failure to live up to the promise of the future, of course.
Media can be a great source of bonding and entertainment if you and your family can make it through almost 2 hours of sitting still. If not, cross it out and move on to a more tolerable activity.

Can TV save us from the stresses of family time?

Family time should be looked forward to, not dreaded.
By Wendy Gonzalez, Staff WriterPublished May 2, 2023
Family time should be looked forward to, not dreaded.
There has never been a single standard of beauty; the standards have changed based on what is most beneficial to the oppressive systems of the time. 

The horrors of beauty standards

By Alexa Ballesteros, Staff WriterPublished May 2, 2023
Beauty standards, the patriarchy’s best friend. It’s sad, really, to see not only what beauty standards have done to our current society, but why they have become the way that they are now.  
With over 150 million users in the United States, TikTok has a chance at being banned in the US.

The RESTRICT Act could do more than just ban TikTok

Recently, a bill passed allowing the administration the ability to ban apps that are connected to foreign enemies of the United States.
By Destiny Reveles, Staff WriterPublished Apr 19, 2023
Recently, a bill passed allowing the administration the ability to ban apps that are connected to foreign enemies of the United States.
Florida governor Ron DeSantis has been in a feud with Disney World over the Reedy Creek Improvement District.

Disney World versus DeSantis: the Battle for Magic Kingdom

Ron DeSantis’s fight over power with Disney World is going to harm the his chances at being elected into office in the future
By Daimler Koch and Docette DanialypourPublished Apr 17, 2023
Ron DeSantis’s fight over power with Disney World is going to harm the his chances at being elected into office in the future
On social media, he is perceived by his cult-like following as an icon and role model; a self-made man who paved the way for privatized space travel. 

Elon Musk: Praise the vision, not the man

By Angelica Venturina, Print Editor-in-ChiefPublished Apr 14, 2023

The abridged version of this article appeared in the Feb. 2023 print edition of The Mirror. This is an uncut version. Everyone knows Elon Musk; multi-billionaire, owner of Tesla and SpaceX and owner of...

With ChatGPT’s abilities to write code, talk like a human, and create stories, it poses a risk to jobs like screenwriters, coders and even therapists.

ChatGPT: The AI chatbot that threatens the future of human jobs

Just because the AI can talk and write like a human, doesn't mean that it is equipped to replace jobs that require those skills.
By Docette Danialypour, Staff WriterPublished Mar 27, 2023
Just because the AI can talk and write like a human, doesn't mean that it is equipped to replace jobs that require those skills.
Some parents and stakeholders opposed the strike, citing lost educational time for students, while others supported the workers demands. Despite this, critics believe that the strike was successful, when considering the outcomes for SEIU union members.

The pros of the LAUSD strike (it was worth it)

LAUSD school staff strike for better wages and work environment: a call for recognition of their essential role in the education system. Despite criticisms, the strike shedd light on inadequate compensation and working conditions of school staff.
By Destiny Reveles, Staff WriterPublished Mar 24, 2023
LAUSD school staff strike for better wages and work environment: a call for recognition of their essential role in the education system. Despite criticisms, the strike shedd light on inadequate compensation and working conditions of school staff.
OVER AT LAST: The three-day strike is over, but critics question whether the pros of the strike truly outweight the cons.

The cons of LAUSD going on strike

The recent three-day strike by LAUSD teachers and staff for better wages has sparked mixed reactions among stakeholders. While some see it as a necessary step towards addressing the long-standing issue of underpaid education workers, others argue that it was not worth the cost of missed learning.
By Docette Danialypour, Staff WriterPublished Mar 24, 2023
The recent three-day strike by LAUSD teachers and staff for better wages has sparked mixed reactions among stakeholders. While some see it as a necessary step towards addressing the long-standing issue of underpaid education workers, others argue that it was not worth the cost of missed learning.
The decline in movie theater attendance can be attributed to several factors, including the pandemic and the popularity of streaming services. However, watching a movie on the big screen with other fans is a unique experience that cannot be replicated at home.

The magic of movie theaters is fading. Here’s how to bring it back and save cinema culture.

With movie theater demand falling due to streaming services, theaters will have to step it up to get customers back.
By Docette Danialypour, Staff WriterPublished Mar 23, 2023
With movie theater demand falling due to streaming services, theaters will have to step it up to get customers back.
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