The Mirror

Six last minute hacks for Halloween procrasinators

Left costume planning last minute like your school work? We’ve got your back.

By Angelica Venturina, Print Editor-in-Chief • Oct 29, 2021

Here are some last minute halloween costumes that can be put together in just a few minutes.

Painting the perfect pumpkins

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

By Emma Salehi and Isabella Thomas • Oct 26, 2021

❑ PHOTO STORY | 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.

Drizzled and drenched on campus

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

By Beverly Regino, Creative Director • Oct 25, 2021

❑ PHOTO STORY | Students used to the typical sunny weather of the campus were treated to an unexpected surprise as the campus was hit with showers all day long.

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, Staff Writer • Oct 25, 2021

Listen in on some tranquil tunes to help your restless nights.

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, Staff Writer • Oct 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

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

By Isabella Thomas, Staff Photographer • Oct 22, 2021

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

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, Staff Writer • Oct 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 • Oct 21, 2021

Join Andrea and her guest Angelina as they discuss the impacts of social media influencers in society.

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, Staff Writer • Oct 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

By Isabella Thomas, Staff Photographer • Oct 14, 2021

❑ PHOTO STORY | The magnet office and library shows off their Halloween spirit with fun 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, Executive Editor • Oct 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 • Oct 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.