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The Mirror

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Three things to do in Downtown Los Angeles
By Natalie Vo, News and Features Online Editor • Oct 24, 2025
Unwind with a film at the Rooftop Cinema Club, snap creative shots at Potobox Arcade or take a peaceful stroll through Kyoto Garden. Whether you’re after city views or calm moments, Downtown LA has you covered.
 Discriminative Defense  29th Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth Official Portrait
Grooming rules ignite military discrimination debates
By Gregorio Hernandez, Ingrid Koch, and Kelsi Thai Oct 21, 2025
New Pentagon standards are drawing criticism for restricting service members and signaling a shift away from inclusion.
 Jazz, Poetry and Fairs  The valley brings three low stakes but high fun events for citizens this weekend.
Three things to immerse your weekend in art
By Damien Herrera Oct 17, 2025
This weekend you can enjoy the Pacific Jazz Orchestra's tribute to Quincy Jones, the free Sherman Oaks Street Fair and the Wolf Pack Theatre Company's unique production of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” More information is available about these events.

 Fiction Foreshadowing?  Tron Ares explores humanity’s first encounter with advanced artificial intelligence
Three things to do to recharge your weekend
By Samandy Perez, Staff Writer • Oct 9, 2025
Explore Red Bull’s dance finals, Tron Ares’ sci-fi adventure, and a monster fan’s dream in Burbank.
American's wave the flag as a symbol of patriotism and unity, which is weakening in times of political uncertainty. Courtesy of | U.S. National Archives
A tumultuous month in U.S. politics: Shutdowns, censorship, and controversy
By Melany Agababyan, Staff Writer • Oct 3, 2025
Shutdown threats, Jimmy Kimmel's censorship clash, and the aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s death have rocked the U.S. political landscape this month. Dive into the key events and their lasting impact.
Three things to do this weekend
Three things to do this weekend
By Iona Hersh, Tony Huynh, and Alondra Fermin Oct 2, 2025
Looking for things to do in LA Oct. 4–5, 2025? Catch the Martha Graham Dance Company’s 100th-anniversary performance at The Soraya, stream the buzzworthy Netflix hit KPop Demon Hunters, and explore Japan’s stunning “Looks Delicious!” food replica exhibition at JAPAN HOUSE.
Decision Deadline The U.S. government faces possible shutdown as funding bill remains unresolved
Government faces shutdown as funding deadline looms
By Olamide Olumide and Alice Robinson Sep 30, 2025
Congress faces a funding standoff, risking a government shutdown that may close federal offices and delay services.
LAUSD's advocate for education
LAUSD’s advocate for education
By Joshua Cazares, Staff Writer • Aug 21, 2025
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