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RESTLESS NIGHTS Even at low decibel levels, nighttime noise can interfere with brain activity and impact sleep.

By Baron Kim, Staff • Nov 21, 2023

A not-so-silent threat: Repeated exposure to high noise levels can lead to premature hearing loss and may even be linked to dementia.

CASH FROM COFFEE Senior Anastasia Petrova works as a barista at Panera Bread in Encino, a job that allows her to expand her social skills and earn her own money.

Students in the workforce: Valuable experiences, endless sacrifices

By Daimler Koch, Online Editor-in-Chief • Nov 20, 2023

According to The Mirror’s survey, 43 percent of students polled have worked a part-time job during their time in high school.

A STUBBORN VIRUS Although not comparable to previous numbers, with an average of 217 positive cases per day, covid-19 is still an issue.

Covid-19 continues to challenge public health

By Skylie Molina, Staff • Nov 16, 2023

Although most pandemic-era measures have been pulled back, covid-19 is still present and continuing to evolve into more rapid-spreading variants.

PLUGGING IN: One of the districts new electric school buses recharges at one of the 18 new charging stations that were recently installed at the Gardena Bus Yard in South L.A. LAUSD plans to completely electrify the fleet stationed in Sun Valley by 2026 by adding 180 new electric buses.

LAUSD’s Electrification Program: Steering into a sustainable future

By Baron Kim, Staff • Nov 15, 2023

In a bold move to electrify its bus fleet, LAUSD is bringing a sustainable vision to life. LAUSD Director of Transportation, Daniel Kang, highlights the benefits of electrification for students and local communities.

The lack of computer science teachers in California high schools has left the state falling far behind in national rankings, coming up 41 out of the 50 states for having effective computer science programs.

New initiatives address California’s shortage of computer science teachers

By Skylie Molina, Staff • Nov 13, 2023

The state of California is one of the lowest-ranked in the percentage of computer science classes available to students. Assembly Bill 1251 could change that.

Two students were stabbed in a fight that took place on the quad about halfway through nutrition. Students faces are blurred out on behalf of the administrations requests.

Two teens stabbed on the campus quad during nutrition

By Olamide Olumide, News/Features Editor • Nov 1, 2023

A fight broke out that led to multiple stabbings on campus, severely injuring a total of four students and necessitating a lockdown for the rest of the day.

Harmful stereotypes reinforced by social media and stressors from the pandemic have brought on an increase in anxiety and depression in teenage girls. Unfortunately, many dont speak out due to a fear of being seen as too emotional.

Silent suffering: Exploring the disturbing reality of teenage girls' mental health

By Angelica Venturina, Print Editor-in-Chief • Oct 19, 2023

A disproportionate amount of teenage girls are increasingly suffering from anxiety and depression.