The Mirror

Spring has officially sprung at Van Nuys High

Here are some refreshing flora you can spot here on campus this spring

By Nicole Tovar, Photographer • Published May 11, 2023

Here are some refreshing flora you can spot here on campus this spring.

Van Nuys High School digital media team sweeps the floor in LAUSD’s first official film festival

By Joshua Castro, Podcast Crew Member • Published May 10, 2023

Lockers! Lockers! Lockers!

Students and their relationship with their lockers.

By Olamide Olumide, Staff Writer • Published May 9, 2023

Students and their relationship with their lockers.

The life and times of Dante Damiano

Graduating high school, Dante Damiano shares his story as a senior student and part time YouTuber.

By Zachary Skolnick, Staff Writer • Published May 5, 2023

Graduating high school, Dante Damiano shares his story as a senior student and part time YouTuber.

Fart bombs infiltrate Van Nuys High School

Fart bombs were thrown into classrooms by a student.

By Angelina Kanno, Staff Writer • Published May 4, 2023

Fart bombs were thrown into classrooms by a student.

Behind the smile: stories from beyond the prison wall

By Lindsay Han, News/Features Co-Editor • Published Apr 26, 2023

3 years ago, Gabriel Figueroa walked through the doors of the Limestone County Prison in east Texas. It was his first day as a guard. His heart was racing like a stampede of wild horses, as he tried...

From mess to masterpiece

By Angelina Gevorgyan and Angelica Venturina • Published Apr 21, 2023

The abridged version of this article appeared in the Feb. 2023 print edition of The Mirror. This is an uncut version. A blank white canvas. Stark, bare and expressionless. In the hands of a technically-skilled...

Balancing school and work: High school students discuss the challenges and benefits of working while in school

According to an Instagram poll conducted on campus, of the 199 responses received, 28 percent of students said they have paying jobs outside of school.

By Olamide Olumide and Rainielle Santos • Published Apr 20, 2023

According to an Instagram poll conducted on campus, of the 199 responses received, 28 percent of students said they have paying jobs outside of school.

Speaking from experience

As a melting pot of cultural diversity, Van Nuys High School is a virtual United Nations where students from all walks of life come together to learn and grow. One unique aspect of the student body is the large number of bilingual students.

By Rainielle Santos and Mia Ramirez • Published Apr 19, 2023

As a melting pot of cultural diversity, Van Nuys High School is a virtual United Nations where students from all walks of life come together to learn and grow. One unique aspect of the student body is the large number of bilingual students.

Marathon running
Going the extra mile

By Emely Arevalo and Jaden Gervacio • Published Apr 13, 2023

The abridged version of this article appeared in the Feb. 2023 print edition of The Mirror. This is an uncut version. Growing up, Ms. Reesa Partida was exposed to the world of endurance sports through...

A fiery field of flowers blooms over California

After multiple weeks of continuous storms and rain, California finally experiences its once in a lifetime “superbloom.”

By Beverly Regino, Creative Director • Published Apr 13, 2023

After multiple weeks of continuous storms and rain, California finally experiences its once in a lifetime “superbloom.”

Bubbling over: The allure of Quickly Boba

The after-school hangout's convenience, variety and affordability makes it a hit among students.

By Allison Antonio, News/Features Editor • Published Apr 12, 2023

Local Quickly Boba manager Andrew Pheng says students from Van Nuys High School currently make up about 50% of their customers.