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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

A view of the destruction caused by the Palisades fire.
Wildfires impact Southern California: A look at 2025 devastation
By Maya Diaz, Associate Online Editor-in-Chief • Jan 16, 2025
The 2025 California wildfires dramatically altered several well-known locations, including schools, parks, museums and restaurants, leaving communities to face new realities and challenges.
Hallways and classrooms were left in near complete darkness.
Falling tree causes blackout during windstorm at Van Nuys High School
By Brian Bartes Jan 13, 2025
High-speed winds uprooted trees, disrupted wildlife and caused a power outage at Van Nuys High School, leaving classrooms in darkness and the quad floor covered in leaves and branches.
Scorching wildfires ravage Los Angeles neighborhoods as relentless winds spread flames, leaving destruction and chaos in their wake.
Destructive LA wildfires continue to grow under strong winds
By Skylie Molina, Staff Writer • Jan 10, 2025
Los Angeles County is battling multiple wildfires fueled by powerful winds, leading to widespread evacuations and school closures as firefighters work tirelessly to contain the destruction.

Navigating the cell phone ban debate in education
Cell phone bans in schools face scrutiny over effectiveness
By Joel Nam, Opinion Editor • Jan 5, 2025
The LAUSD's cell phone ban aims to reduce distractions, but educators argue that fostering digital literacy and engagement is a more effective strategy for enhancing learning.
 PRO CHOICE OR NO CHOICE  Teachers and students express their positions on abortion, and the reasons for their stance.
Abortion rights clash amid changing laws and presidential race
By Mia Ramirez, Spanish Editor • Jan 3, 2025
As the U.S. grapples with varied state abortion laws, telehealth options emerge, highlighting the ongoing debate over reproductive rights and influencing the 2024 presidential election.
 HIDDEN BETWEEN THE LINES  Graphic sexual content has infiltrated the YA genre for years, but only now are parents and psychologists starting to worry about the contents affects on the children reading it.
Rise of explicit content in YA books sparks parental concern
By Olamide Olumide, Editor-in-Chief • Dec 29, 2024
The rise of explicit content in young adult literature, fueled by social media trends, prompts discussions about its impact on teen readers and publishing standards.
 NO WAY HOME   Animals suffer to find homes due to the effects of covid causing an influx of animals in shelters.
LA County shelters struggle with overcrowded conditions
By Leon Weiss, Staff Writer • Dec 23, 2024
A County animal shelters face overcrowding, compounded by heat and disease risks, as COVID-19 adoption trends and irresponsible breeding strain resources.
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