The Mirror

PHOTOSTORY | Painting the perfect pumpkins

The EduCare program held a pumpkin-painting competition after school on Oct. 26. With 150 pumpkins to choose from, two hours and a variety of different paints, lots of students entered the contest.

By Emma Salehi and Isabella Thomas • Published October 26, 2021

Designs from today included the poison apple from "Snow White" and Ghostface from "Scream".

PHOTOSTORY | Drizzled and drenched on campus

Students used to the typical sunny weather of the campus were treated to an unexpected suprise as the campus was hit with showers all day long. .

By Beverly Regino, Photo Editor • Published October 25, 2021

Rare rainfall is not enough to end the long California drought.

PLAYLIST | Songs to listen to on those sleepless nights

Catch some z’s after a long night with 27 tracks filled with ambient electronic music.

By Jaden Hantman, Entertainment Writer • Published October 25, 2021

Hear some tranquil tunes to help you sleep whenever you feel restless.

5 MINUTES WITH…
Special Education Coordinator Ms. Karyn Mazin

After 11 years of working at our school, Ms. Mazin is going to retire and seek new opportunities for herself down at the beach.

By Emma Salehi, Current Events/Features Staff Writer • Published October 22, 2021

"I just want to enjoy the peace that surrounds me and just focus on good mental health as well as physical health."

Hanging on | Reesa Partida puts her aerial skills on display

Ms. Partida takes her advanced dance students into the auditorium to teach them how to use aerial silks.

By Isabella Thomas, Staff Photographer • Published October 22, 2021

The performing arts teacher demonstrates her athletic strength and agility for the students.

5 MINUTES WITH…
American Red Cross Club President Mafruha Rahman Esha

Esha voices how her ambition for helping others flows through her veins and prompted her to establish and develop the school’s American Red Cross club.

By Diana Zalmanov, Current Events/Features Staff Writer • Published October 22, 2021

Running a club is not without its difficulties, but Esha sees the leadership growth of all the members as the most rewarding aspects.

Fill Your Life with Spice | Episode 4: Corrupt internet sensations

Andrea Parada invites Angelina Moreno to discuss the media's fascination with poor social media influencers.

By Andrea Parada, Podcast Staff • Published October 21, 2021

Join Andrea and her guest Angelina as they discuss the impacts of social media influencers on current and futre generations.

Another win | The Mirror named Best High School Newspaper by LA Press Club

The Mirror won two first place awards during the 63rd annual SoCal Journalism Awards hosted by the Los Angeles Press Club.

By Shaan Bhatia, Online Editor in Chief • Published October 19, 2021

The Mirror has been named the top high school newspaper by the Los Angeles Press Club (LAPC) during its annual SoCal Journalism Awards on Saturday, receiving first place in the Best High School Newspaper...

5 MINUTES WITH…
Performing Arts Magnet Coordinator
Ms. Fanny Arana

Hailing from Cuba, Ms. Arana shares all about her family history and what she would do if she wasn't a magnet coordinator.

By Jennifer Garcia, Sports Writer • Published October 14, 2021

It’s also my job to market the magnet and to make it known to the public [through] the middle schools and the general community.

Kicking off October with a little spice

The magnet office and library shows off their Halloween spirit with fun decorations.

By Isabella Thomas, Staff Photographer • Published October 14, 2021

The main floor is showing off a festive look with the magnet office and library displaying Halloween decorations.

Auto Shop is zooming in with a smokin’ new ride courtesy of Galpin Ford

The school's automotive program was awarded a custom hot pink Ford Focus with a custom wrap after having the highest number of Ford certifications among students in the class from the Ford Automotive Career Exploration Program.

By Angelina Gevorgyan, Current Events/Features Editor • Published October 12, 2021

This new addition to the school’s collection of vehicles has enkindled a strong sense of motivation among individuals engaging in the course.

Fill Your Life With Spice | Episode 3: N-word culture on campus

Andrea Parada invites Elom and Lavarra as they discuss the use of improper language in school, with a particular emphasis on the use of the n-word.

By Andrea Parada, Podcast Staff • Published October 11, 2021

Andrea invites members of the Black Student Union to share their most controversial views on the use of the n-word on campus.