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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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Dec 2, 2024

Now more than ever JOURNALISM MATTERS. The Mirror, Van Nuys High School's award-winning student publication, is consistently recognized across the nation for excellence in both print and digital media....

Unmasking the sigma mystique in modern high school culture

Unmasking the sigma mystique in modern high school culture

By Cristian Mejia, Associate Online Editor-in-Chief May 28, 2024
Sigma culture champions authenticity and non-conformity, fostering an environment where individuals feel empowered to be true to themselves.
UPLIFTING OTHERS Melanie Arista, Yanitzy Alatorre and Nancy Alvarado (L to R) create cards for the Letters of Love campaign, an initiative working to support migrant children who have been separated from their loved ones in federal detention centers. Arista, a first-generation Mexican-American, founded the club to promote the inclusion of Hispanic and Latin individuals.

Spreading optimism and hope to detained migrant children

By Delmis Vaquerano, Staff May 27, 2024
Founded by senior Melanie Arista, a first-generation Mexican American, UNIDOS is a club and a testament to the values and pride encompassed within Hispanic culture and the characteristics of being Hispanic.
Tom Morello, a member of Rage Against the Machine, visited the Strings classes on May 23, 2024.

Rock on: Tom Morello returns

By Madison Thacker, Editor-in-Chief May 26, 2024
Rage Against the Machine band member Tom Morello visited the Strings classes on May 23, 2024. He watched clips of their upcoming show, provided feedback and performed songs.
MULTITALENTED Grae Drake, an entertainment reporter, at the Grammys. Dubbing herself a hybrid in the entertainment journalism field, she interviews celebrities, reviews movies and TV shows and covers awards shows like the Oscars for local news networks.

The untold story of a real-life storyteller

By Adrianna Bean, Staff May 15, 2024
A jack of many trades, talents and star-studded mischief, Grae Drake is an entertainment reporter, covering the latest movies and shows for various local media sites.
Artists like Kid Cudi, Kanye West, Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, and Tyler, The Creator have kept the hip-hop scene alive

Modern hip-hop: a constantly evolving artform

By Michael Arredondo, Staff May 7, 2024
The hip-hop scene has changed overtime and artists like Kid Cudi, Kanye West and Tyler, the Creator are keeping it alive.
From late April to early June, juniors will be facing a barrage of standardized testing, including the SBAC and i-Ready.

Nonstop standardized testing From April to June

By Baron Kim, Staff May 6, 2024
Students, especially juniors, face constant mandatory standardized testing from late April through early June.
Joel Nam faces off against an opponent.

Boys tennis wipes out the Reseda Regents

By David Vazquez, Photo Editor Apr 26, 2024
On Senior Night Thursday, April 18, boys tennis faced the Reseda High School Regents and won 7-1.
"Act Like You Care" by Susi Vasquez-Lara, Milbridge Elementary, 5th grade.

Quiz: Are you smarter than a fifth grader?

By Abigail Kim, Viktoriya Khanliyan, and Joel Nam Apr 20, 2024
The average fifth grader can answer at least 10 of these questions. Can you match their score?
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