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HITTING IT OUT OF THE PARK | Coach Sepulveda strives to make a difference by educating others on physical health and wellness.

5 MINUTES WITH… Baseball coach and P.E teacher Sepulveda

By Isabel Valles, Athletics Editor Sep 13, 2024

Coach Andres Sepulveda is entering his first year as one of the five physical education teachers at Van Nuys High School as well as the school's baseball coach.  I took a seat with Coach Sepulveda...

How do students feel about having to go to school in over-100 degree heat?

By Aidyn Kinchen Sep 10, 2024
OMG it's September, the hottest month in L.A., and everyone is melting. It's been blazing hot over the past few weeks and the AC hasn't done enough to keep everyone cool. Our host Ocean Threats asked students how they were coping.
Every year in August and September in Southern California, it's the same old complaint: It's too hot to go to school. That's just the breaks — even when it's 115 degrees out. J. PLENIO | PIXABAY

“It’s too hot to go to school…” No, it isn’t. Here’s why.

By Joel Nam, Opinion Editor Sep 6, 2024
The super hot weather we're experiencing now is ultimately something everyone just has to bear, even though it may be uncomfortable. It shouldn't be an excuse to disrupt learning.
The seven cast members who make up the ensemble glance down at their scripts before running the opening sequence for the first time.

Starting the haunt: “The Haunting of Hill House” week one!

By Addison Cudd Sep 6, 2024
With auditions and callbacks finally over, the cast and crew of “The Haunting of Hill House” has begun rehearsals, doing table reads, character analysis and basic staging.
Even though they're disappointing, cancellations happen, making fans and players alike often feel like they’re left in a lurch, especially at the last minute. But maintaining the integrity of the sport and the well-being of the athletes is the first priority — usually — when such a decision is made.

Why are games canceled?

By Isabel Valles, Athletics Editor Sep 4, 2024
The preseason varsity football game between the Wolves and Sotomayor Wildcats was canceled, leaving some players and fans disappointed. Understanding why this happens — whether it's due to player eligibility issues, extreme weather conditions, communication errors, or strategic decisions by teams — can help everyone better prepare for and cope with such situations when they inevitably happen.
(From L to R) Senior April Cho and Junior Dilan Patton work together to perform a scene for theatre director Mr. Justin Baldridge.

Eerie echoes: Following the callbacks of “The Haunting of Hill House”

By Melissa Ocegueda Sep 3, 2024

Theatre director Mr. Justin Baldridge sat, facing a list of 18 members, three of whom were soon to be cut.  After the initial auditions for “The Haunting of Hill House”, held on Monday Aug. 19,...

BARD IN THE PARK: Independent Shakespeare Theatre presents selected William Shakespeare plays at Griffith Park.

Welcome the month of September with three things to do this Labor Day weekend

By Alyson Cerna Aug 31, 2024
Look no further to enjoy these three hidden gems over the long four-day weekend: A classic film festival celebrates 60 years, Shakespeare in Griffith Park, and the 626 Night Market for Asian culinary delights.
TEAMWORK: Members of the girls volleyball team huddle for a pep talk during their season opener against the Santee High School Falcons on Aug. 23 in the Big Gym. “Although most of their points were our mistakes," team captain and outside Hitter Samantha Sirichai said, "we made up for it throughout the game." The Wolves won 3-0.

Girls volleyball dominates season’s first home game

By Isabel Valles, Athletics Editor Aug 29, 2024
In a 3-0 victory, outside hitter Lauren Renard scores multiple kills against the Falcons while middle blocker Teagan Greer hits an overpass kill scoring for the Wolves.
ALL THAT JAZZ: The new choir teacher Ms. Deborah Tejada is a jazz aficionado. This is her first high school position. | THE MIRROR

5 MINUTES WITH…
the new Choir Director

By Adrianna Bean, Staff Aug 24, 2024
She’s all (about) that jazz and more!
FAST AS LIGHTNING Brandon Arteaga bolts away from a Mendez High player attempting to pull and tackle him.

2024-2025 Fall Sports Schedules

By Isabel Valles, Athletics Editor Aug 16, 2024

With the beginning of the 24-25 school year officially starting, new athletes will be gracing the Van Nuys fields. Fall sports, including football and tennis, are one of the most exciting times of the...

All students, teachers and staff members were required to report to the football field during fourth period.

A shaky start to the new school year

By Skylie Molina, Staff Aug 13, 2024
A 4.4 earthquake centered near Pasadena struck on the first day of school, causing the school to evacuate.
WINNERS CIRCLE: Executive Editor Angelina Gevorgyan holds the two first place trophies awarded to The Mirror by the L.A. Press Club (center), posing for a publicity shot flanked by incoming Co-Editors-in-Chief Madison Thacker (L) nad Olamide Olumide (R). The awards gala was held June 23, 2024 at the Biltmore Hotel in downtown Los Angeles.

“For a high school newspaper website, I’d put this up against any professional newspaper site in the country”

By The Mirror Staff Jun 24, 2024

Student journalists from The Mirror newspaper and website garnered multiple accolades at the prestigious 66th Annual L.A. Press Club Southern California Journalism Awards. The ceremony, recognizing...

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