• 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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Though they are invasive to North America, White Clovers tend to grow in grass patches, and they can be found in the quad.

Spring has officially sprung at Van Nuys High

Here are some refreshing flora you can spot here on campus this spring
By Nicole Tovar, PhotographerPublished May 11, 2023
Here are some refreshing flora you can spot here on campus this spring.
Students explain their opinion on the school lockers.

Lockers! Lockers! Lockers!

Students and their relationship with their lockers.
By Olamide Olumide, Staff WriterPublished May 9, 2023
Students and their relationship with their lockers.
Dante Damiano, known as “ExplodingDante on YoutTbe, is a senior. You might know him from the plays and musicals here at Van Nuys. Has over 100 subscribers on YoutTube and is deciding to continue streaming and posting YouTube videos in the near future.

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 WriterPublished May 5, 2023
Graduating high school, Dante Damiano shares his story as a senior student and part time YouTuber.
On May 4th, 2023, the main building fell victim to a series of stink bomb pranks, leading to some classrooms getting ventilated.

Fart bombs infiltrate Van Nuys High School

Fart bombs were thrown into classrooms by a student.
By Angelina Kanno, Staff WriterPublished May 4, 2023
Fart bombs were thrown into classrooms by a student.
After years of being a full time prison guard, Gabriel Figueroa has taken what hes learned from his experiences and applied it to his new custodial position.

Behind the smile: stories from beyond the prison wall

By Lindsay Han, News/Features Co-EditorPublished 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...

AP art students struggle with mental health as these artists manage to cope with darkness through creativity

From mess to masterpiece

By Angelina Gevorgyan and Angelica VenturinaPublished 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...

David Gonzalez one of many students working minimum wage jobs while trying to keep up with school.

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 SantosPublished 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.
Born in the Phillippines, Shamuel Robledo speaks three languages: Tagalog, IIocano, and of course english.

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 RamirezPublished 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. 
Ressa Partida is always pushing herself to new limits, as marathon training has been a part of her routine since her high school graduation.

Marathon running
Going the extra mile

By Emely Arevalo and Jaden GervacioPublished 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...

Due to the continuous rainfall and stormy weather all throughout California in January through February, a rare desert phenomenon where a high proportion of wildflowers bloom, also known as a “superbloom,” can be seen all throughout California.

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 DirectorPublished Apr 13, 2023
After multiple weeks of continuous storms and rain, California finally experiences its once in a lifetime “superbloom.”
Quickly boba renamed after “Donut King, is the popular after school hang out for the students of Van Nuys High School

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 EditorPublished Apr 12, 2023
Local Quickly Boba manager Andrew Pheng says students from Van Nuys High School currently make up about 50% of their customers.
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