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The Mirror

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What type of bender would you be in Avatar: the Last Airbender?

What type of bender would you be in “Avatar: the Last Airbender”?

Take our personality quiz to find out if you have what it takes to become the Avatar.
By Maya Diaz, Associate Online Editor-in-Chief Mar 28, 2024
Take our personality quiz to find out if you have what it takes to become the Avatar.

HERSTORY: Biddy Mason’s Los Angeles legacy

Born enslaved in Georgia in 1856, Bridget "Biddy" Mason was the first African-American woman to own property in Los Angeles. After receiving her freedom, she would go on to found one of the largest Black congregations in Los Angeles. 
By Abigail Kim, Staff Mar 25, 2024
Born enslaved in Georgia in 1856, Bridget "Biddy" Mason was the first African-American woman to own property in Los Angeles. After receiving her freedom, she would go on to found one of the largest Black congregations in Los Angeles. 
Students measure the distance between the doll and the ground.

Barbie girls in the AP Stats world

AP Statistics students in period 5 drop Barbie dolls off the 300s building on Wednesday, March 20.
By Abigail Kim and Marcello Chester Mar 21, 2024
AP Statistics students in period 5 drop Barbie dolls off the 300s building on Wednesday, March 20.
William Billy Ridder is a janitor at the school who dresses in the emo style. He embraces the lifestyle, enjoying a vibrant clubbing nightlife that led him on a journey of self-discovery.

Custodian Billy Ridder: embracing the emo lifestyle

Exploring the style and life of William "Billy" Ridder, beyond the label.
By Baron Kim, Staff Mar 19, 2024
Exploring the style and life of custodian William "Billy" Ridder, beyond the label.
Donna Hubbard was Van Nuys High Schools first female principal. She joined the faculty as a Spanish teacher in 1920 and worked her way up to becoming girls vice prinicipal in 1924, before becoming principal of the entire school in 1935.

HERSTORY: Donna Hubbard’s legacy at Van Nuys High School

This Women’s History Month, Donna Hubbard stands out as the mature, wise and compassionate former principal of the school. Joining as a Spanish teacher in 1920, she worked her way up to become the school's first female principal and led students through the Great Depression and the beginning of World War II.
By Abigail Kim, Staff Mar 18, 2024
This Women’s History Month, Donna Hubbard stands out as the mature, wise and compassionate former principal of the school. Joining as a Spanish teacher in 1920, she worked her way up to become the school's first female principal and led students through the Great Depression and the beginning of World War II.

Should Daylight Savings Time just go?

The biannual time change is a bane of American society. We ask fellow students how they coped with springing forward and whether this practice should be abolished.
By Daimler Koch and Jalyn Bautista Mar 13, 2024
The biannual time change is a bane of American society. We ask fellow students how they coped with springing forward and whether this practice should be abolished.
Mr. Justin Baldridge looks over to the cast in the audience to make sure they are aware of the critical placements of their characters on stage.

Run it from the top: “Sweeney Todd” week eight

In this past week of "Sweeney Todd" rehearsals, the cast and crew worked hard to build up their muscle memory and create the perfect production for opening night.
By Madison Thacker, Arts/Entertainment Editor Mar 8, 2024
In this past week of "Sweeney Todd" rehearsals, the cast and crew worked hard to build up their muscle memory and create the perfect production for opening night.
Junior Karen Grewal is doing it all. From taking on four AP classes to serving as ASB vice president, Grewal is the epitome of what many consider to be the perfect student.

Karen Grewal: The perfect student

Some may think of a student with straight A’s, a varsity player or even a student leader as the “perfect” student. Every once in a while comes a student who can tackle all. Karen Grewal is one of these students.
By Lindsay Han, Staff Mar 5, 2024
Some may think of a student with straight A’s, a varsity player or even a student leader as the “perfect” student. Every once in a while comes a student who can tackle all. Karen Grewal is one of these students.
Senior Izabella Herrera has been playing soccer since she was five. After taking a break due to the covid-19 pandemic and academic pressures, she returned to the sport and is now one of the starters for the girls soccer team.

Goal-getter: Izabella Herrera’s rise to soccer stardom

At age five, Izabella Herrera discovered her love for soccer. Now, as a senior, she’s a starter for the girls soccer varsity team.
By Chioma Chiawa, Staff Mar 4, 2024
At age five, Izabella Herrera discovered her love for soccer. Now, as a senior, she’s a starter for the girls soccer varsity team.
Three fun things to do with friends this weekend

Three fun things to do with friends this weekend

From hanging out at a history museum to going on a shopping spree, there are so many great things to do with friends this weekend.
By Natalia Navarro, Staff Mar 1, 2024
From hanging out at a history museum to going on a shopping spree, there are so many great things to do with friends this weekend.
Director Mr. Justin Baldridge and the cast rehearse the play in room 303.

HOLD: Sweeney Todd week seven

This week, the cast and crew of “Sweeney Todd" continued to put the finishing touches on the whole show, doing costume fittings, full run-throughs and integration of props.
By Madison Thacker, Arts/Entertainment Editor Feb 29, 2024
This week, the cast and crew of “Sweeney Todd" continued to put the finishing touches on the whole show, doing costume fittings, full run-throughs and integration of props.
Debunking sports stereotypes

Debunking sports stereotypes

When it comes to high school sports and student athletes, various myths and misconceptions circulate the halls. It’s crucial to separate stereotypes from facts.
By Jaden Gervacio and Maya Diaz Feb 27, 2024
When it comes to high school sports and student athletes, various myths and misconceptions circulate the halls. It’s crucial to separate stereotypes from facts.
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