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The Mirror

 ON THEIR OWN  Due to the pandemic, teens across the world are facing increased social anxiety leading to spikes in depression and suicide
Teens struggle with social anxiety in digital age
By Joshua Cazares, Staff Writer • Mar 20, 2025
Many teens face social anxiety, intensified by technology and the pandemic. Supportive environments and therapy can aid teens in overcoming these challenges and building connections.
Tensions rise as Trump addresses Congress
Tensions rise as Trump addresses Congress
By Elizabeth Escobar, Staff Writer • Mar 7, 2025
President Trump's address to Congress was marked by partisan protests, highlighting divisions over his policies on immigration, tariffs, and his praise for Elon Musk.
Van Nuys High School students receive Yondr pouches in a district-wide effort to reduce classroom distractions.
LAUSD enforces cell phone ban with Yondr pouch distribution
By Alyson Cerna, News and Features Editor • Feb 27, 2025
The Los Angeles Unified School District has rolled out a phone ban using Yondr pouches, aiming to limit classroom distractions. Students and teachers are adapting to the new regulations.

Block Blast captivates Gen Z with strategic puzzle gameplay
Block Blast captivates Gen Z with strategic puzzle gameplay
By Argem Alipio, Staff Writer • Feb 24, 2025
Block Blast, a mobile game drawing Gen Z's attention, combines relaxation with strategic challenges, sparking debates about its appeal and influence on gaming habits.
Van Nuys High transitions to new phone-free policy
Van Nuys High transitions to new phone-free policy
By Joshua Cazares, Staff Writer • Feb 20, 2025
Van Nuys High School and other LAUSD schools have started enforcing a phone ban during school hours, aiming to create a distraction-free learning environment.
Students show off their handmade posters to express and give meaning to their intentions.
PHOTO STORY: Students lead protest walkout over deportation policies
By Brian Batres, Photographer • Feb 6, 2025
Students across Los Angeles walked out of class, uniting against deportation policies. Supported by teachers, their protest aims to amplify voices of those unable to speak.
Protests against mass deportations have taken place across schools across Los Angeles all week, and plan to continue into next week.
Breaking News: Students walk out of Van Nuys High School in mass deportation protest
By Madison Thacker, Editor-in-Chief • Feb 6, 2025
Los Angeles students organized a walkout in protest of proposed mass deportations, demonstrating their support for immigrant communities and exercising their First Amendment rights.
How TikTok's new program benefits content creators
How TikTok’s new program benefits content creators
By Alyson Cerna, News and Features Editor • Jan 30, 2025
Biden's farewell address focuses on democracy threats
Biden’s farewell address focuses on democracy threats
By Alyson Cerna, News and Features Editor • Jan 22, 2025
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
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