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The Mirror

Lights, cameras, action! What movie should you watch this weekend?

Lights, cameras, action! What movie should you watch this weekend?

Wanna watch something cool, but you don't know what? Take our quiz to find out which fun flick you should pick!
By Mia Ramirez, Staff Jan 26, 2024
Wanna watch something cool, but you don't know what? Take our quiz to find out which fun flick you should pick!
Tech Theater Club members Adriana Acevedo and Ethan Rhoda show off their clubs spirit.

Club Rush: Bringing students together

Taking place once again on Jan. 19, Club Rush allowed students to explore new interests and form meaningful bonds with other people.
By Skylie Molina, Staff Jan 21, 2024
Taking place once again on Jan. 19, Club Rush allowed students to explore new interests and form meaningful bonds with other people.
Clockwise, starting from far left: Marlon Figueroa, Aaliyah Vasquez, Djaeda Hall and Walter Rodriguez chat at the Daves Hot Chicken fundraiser.

Crispy contributions

Senior Board held a fundraiser with Dave’s Hot Chicken on Jan. 19 to raise money for senior events.
By Delmis Vaquerano, Staff Jan 21, 2024
Senior Board held a fundraiser with Dave’s Hot Chicken on Jan. 19 to raise money for senior events.
While visiting Urth, my friends and I took photos of our orders to capture the aesthetic, earthy feel of the restaurant. A few menu options featured are the Margherita Pizza, Panini El Diablo, and a refreshing strawberry smoothie. THE MIRROR | LILIT APRAHAMIAN

Restaurant review: Aesthetics brought down to Urth Caffe

This must-visit cafe greets guests with a delightful combination of appetizing dishes and a welcoming atmosphere
By Lilit Aprahamian, Marketing Manager Jan 19, 2024
Known for its appealing aesthetics and appetizing menu, this Instagram-famous, must-visit European-style cafe serves appetizing dishes and exquisite desserts in a welcoming atmosphere.
Honoring the lasting legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Honoring the lasting legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

By Skylie Molina, Staff Jan 18, 2024
The impact the civil rights leader has had on our society, and the ongoing fight against racial injustice, is honored every year on the third Monday of January.
STRATEGIZING Chess Club Secretary Dwayne Famenia ponders his next move. Chess is a mental sport that can improve cognitive functions because it reinforces problem solving, creative thinking and decision making skills.

Checkmate: Mastering a sport of the mind

By Skylie Molina, Staff Jan 18, 2024

Every move and countermove had led to this moment – the last move before victory is claimed.  A strategic battle, with each movement carefully planned and executed, has come down to this one final...

Video production student Anna Khondkaryan prepares her film camera, which she used to film her project Exit the Void.

Short film explores artistic roadblocks

By Mia Ramirez, Staff Jan 17, 2024

Senior Anna Khondkaryan looked around the auditorium in anticipation. It was packed with her peers as her first film was being projected on stage at the school’s film showcase.  Her film “Exit...

Special Education program students Alexander Salinas (L) and Christopher Gonzalez (second from L), with the assistance of teachers assistants Ms. Hilda Chavez and Ms. Maia Marinho Willman prepare a Thanksgiving feast as a thank you for faculty support of the program. The students aides in the autism program collect aluminum cans, water bottles and glass from classrooms every Wednesday, sort them and then travel to a local recycling center to exchange them for money. COURTESY | SUSANNA VALADEZ

The ReCycle of empowerment: Special Ed educators turn recycling into real-world lessons

Beyond the cardboard box and prepackaged bundles that students with special needs collect is a program that helps them become more independent.
By Delmis Vaquerano, Staff Jan 12, 2024
Beyond the cardboard box and prepackaged bundles that students with special needs collect is a program that helps them become more independent.
Student Dwayne Famenia, Mr. Ferrin’s debate opponent, arguing that Gen Z is not lazier than past generations, and that Gen Z is, in fact, more successful than past generations in spite of extra hardships.

Lunchtime debate: Is Gen Z lazier than other generations?

Dwayne Famenia and Mr. Ferrin faced off at the big gym to debate the question of whether Gen Z has become lazier compared to past generations.
By Baron Kim, Staff Dec 11, 2023
Dwayne Famenia and Mr. Ferrin faced off at the big gym to debate the question of whether Gen Z has become lazier compared to past generations.
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.
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