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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

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R-RATED Pop stars, including Sabrina Carpenter, have become famous for their provocative lyrics and on-stage performances.

The cost of clicks: Social media is erasing childhood innocence

By Abigail Kim, Staff Writer Aug 27, 2025
Celebrities and big tech cash in on hyper-sexualized content, while kids pay the price. Protecting children's innocence means demanding accountability now.
Internet drama forces Kit Connor to come out as bisexual

Speculation invades celebrity privacy

By Leon Weiss, Staff Writer Aug 26, 2025
Constant speculation about celebrity sexuality, fueled by social media, has caused harm to public figures like Kit Connor and Billie Eilish, highlighting the need for online accountability.
Between unrealistic expectations from movies and increased couple presence causing jealousy online, social media has taken over modern day romance culture.

Internet intimacy and digital love

By Abigail Kim, Staff Writer Aug 25, 2025
Relationships center around real life interactions, but social media threatens this, causing people to question their partners and miss out on true connection.
 BOOSTING BRAIN POWER  Despite program waning, experts say that language programs in high school help stimulate brain usage.

Foreign language learning in decline

By Skylie Molina, Staff Writer Aug 22, 2025
As enrollment in foreign language classes plummet, experts warn it could have negative effects on children's cognitive development and threaten the future of foreign language learning.
Immigrant students weigh education against fear in an era of ICE patrols and policy shifts

Borderline unsafe

By Madison Thacker and Olamide Olumide Aug 20, 2025
Students and families face new challenges in education as immigration policies create fear, disrupt attendance, and force difficult decisions about safety and future goals.
Students disregard Yondr pouches despite the school’s policy.

The Yondr pouch: LAUSD’s million-dollar failure

By Joel Nam, Opinion Editor Aug 19, 2025
LAUSD’s $7 million phone pouch initiative aimed to curb classroom distractions but quickly collapsed as students found ways to bypass the policy, leaving critics questioning its effectiveness.
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Seniors share their secrets for survival

By Skylie Molina, Staff Writer Aug 18, 2025
Many middle school teachers paint a picture of high school where missing assignments can lead to failure, procrastination could have disastrous consequences and academic rigor can feel overwhelming. However, the reality of high school is not as severe as most will think and is very manageable if done right.

The Real Humans of VNHS – Join Journalism!

By Aidyn Kinchen and Gianmarco Razuri Jun 6, 2025
In our final episode of the 2024-2025 school year, we take an introspective look at the award winning journalism program at our school, The VNHS Mirror. Host Hudson Mirsky inquires about editors and writers' experiences with the program, and encourages you to join The VNHS Mirror.
Experts highlight ACL injury prevention for women in sports

Experts highlight ACL injury prevention for women in sports

By Ennio Muh Jun 3, 2025
Female athletes face a higher risk of ACL injuries due to biological and hormonal factors, but targeted prevention programs offer hope in reducing these occurrences.
Senior Ceanna Feliciano and Xavier Martin-Porter stick together as they gracefully dance on the auditorium.

VNHS dancers captivate with emotional “Present Tense” performance

By Deven Martinez, Staff Writer Jun 3, 2025
The VNHS dance department's "Present Tense" performance captivates audiences with its blend of emotional and joyful pieces, highlighting themes from love to environmental concerns.
Racial slur misuse persists in student community

Racial slur misuse persists in student community

By Olamide Olumide, Editor-in-Chief Jun 2, 2025
The misuse of racial slurs by students highlights the need for respectful dialogue and understanding about language sensitivity in school communities.
Students are often regarded as nothing more than data points, as schools prioritize numbers over humanity.

Stop treating students like data points

By Abigail Kim, Staff Writer Jun 2, 2025
Education systems often prioritize data over personal growth, reducing students to mere numbers. True success requires focusing on critical thinking, empathy, and individual development.
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