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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

Movies, TV shows and social media all present high school relationships as an attainable and desirable goal. Yet, as is often the case with such trends, this is highly unrealistic.

High school relationships: Not the wish students are dreaming of

A relationship akin to Troy and Gabriella’s romance in “High School Musical” is unfortunately unrealistic for many high schoolers. Schoolwork and other responsibilities prevent many from attaining the love life they imagine.
By Mia Ramirez, Staff Dec 5, 2023
A relationship akin to Troy and Gabriella’s romance in “High School Musical” is unfortunately unrealistic for many high schoolers. Schoolwork and other responsibilities prevent many from attaining the love life they imagine.
Sophomore Maria Munguia shows off her Air Jordan Retro University Blues, her favorite pair of sneakers.

Inside the brain of a sneakerhead

A shoe collector reveals what makes her hobby special to her and the challenges of being a footwear aficionado.
By Olamide Olumide, News/Features Editor Dec 5, 2023
A shoe collector reveals what makes her hobby special to her and the challenges of being a footwear aficionado.
Senior Nadia Gruhlke practices ballet outside of school, immersing herself in the art and winning competitions and scholarships while shes at it.

Ballet beyond the bell

How “The Nutcracker” led senior Nadia Gruhlke to compete in dance nationally 14 years later.
By Baron Kim, Staff Dec 5, 2023
How watching “The Nutcracker” led senior Nadia Gruhlke to compete in dance nationally 14 years later.
Three festive things to do this weekend

Three festive things to do this weekend

As the year turns the corner into the holiday season, here are three merry and bright activities to entertain you over the next two days.
By Adrianna Bean, Staff Dec 1, 2023
As the year turns the corner into the holiday season, here are three merry and bright activities to entertain you over the next two days.
The college office is willing to help seniors to submit their Cal State and UC applications, which are due on Nov. 30.

College counselors come to the rescue

As the deadline for Cal State and UC applications approach, college counselors are trying to help as many students as they can.
By Mia Ramirez, Staff Nov 29, 2023
As the deadline for Cal State and UC applications approach, college counselors are trying to help as many students as they can.
EMPTY HALLS With a current enrollment number of 1278 this year, the school has 113 less students than last year. This has led to the dismissal of several teachers.

Decline in enrollment leads to teacher displacement

A dropoff in students attending this school has led to budget cuts affecting both pupils and staff drastically.
By Olamide Olumide, News/Features Editor Nov 21, 2023
A dropoff in students attending this school has led to budget cuts affecting both pupils and staff drastically.
A box of human blood waits to be transported from the small gym during the Blood Drive on Nov. 14.

ASB holds annual blood drive, sees overwhelming turnout

The blood drive, held in the small gym on Nov. 14, saw nearly 105 donors, overwhelming the nurses and ASB members present.
By Baron Kim, Staff Nov 15, 2023
The blood drive, held in the small gym on Nov. 14, saw nearly 105 donors, overwhelming the nurses and ASB members present.
A group of filming trucks parked outside the main building, with a film crew unloading various pieces of equipment Monday and Tuesday.

The mystery of filming on campus solved

After less than a week of the SAG strike reaching an end, film crew are already back on campus, taking up much of the quad and a portion of the bungalows with large cameras, lighting equipment and countless actors.
By Madison Thacker and Roxana Vasquez Nov 15, 2023
After less than a week of the SAG strike reaching an end, film crew are already back on campus, taking up much of the quad and a portion of the bungalows with large cameras, lighting equipment and countless actors.
A group of freshman students enjoying playing ping pong in their own way.

Fun in the sun at Freshman Funday

Freshmen have fun and explore our school's clubs at Freshman Funday.
By Mia Ramirez and Olamide Olumide Nov 13, 2023
Freshmen have fun and explore our school's clubs at Freshman Funday.
Addison Cudd belts out a number in her audition for Sweeney Todd.

Auditions start for spring musical

The auditions are happening all of this week in room 303 after school, testing students on their singing and dancing skills for a chance at joining the school's production of "Sweeney Todd."
By Roxana Vasquez, Staff Nov 13, 2023
Auditions for the spring musical “Sweeney Todd” are happening all of this week in room 303 after school.
Rock guitarist Tom Morello with guitar teacher Ms. Jennifer Bellusci.

Rage Against the Machine’s Tom Morello does a “Mic Check” in the auditorium

The rock guitarist visited the school Tuesday, performing for, and with, students.
By Daimler Koch, Online Editor-in-Chief Oct 20, 2023
The rock guitarist visited the school Tuesday, performing for, and with, students.
The Ethnics Studies course is a state requirement for all California ninth graders, promoting acceptance and understanding of other cultures and communities.

School adds ethnics course as new college requirement for freshmen

The Ethnics Studies course is designed to encourage students to develop compassion for others and create a deeper understanding of other cultures as a whole.
By Rainielle Santos, Staff Writer Oct 13, 2023
The Ethnics Studies course is designed to encourage students to develop compassion for others and create a deeper understanding of other cultures as a whole.
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