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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

LAUSD Superintendent Albert Carvalho at the Aug. 30, 2022 school board meeting. Courtesy of | Julie Leopo from EdSource
LAUSD budget squeeze: How the 2025 freeze hits Van Nuys High School
By Gregorio Hernandez, Opinion Editor • Oct 17, 2025
Van Nuys High School teachers say teams and art classes may lose games, gear and supplies as LAUSD shifts funds after the 2025 K–12 funding freeze.
Sean "P Diddy" Combs faces four year sentence following rigorous court trials
Sean “P Diddy” Combs faces four year sentence following rigorous court trials
By Tony Huynh and David Duncan Oct 16, 2025
Following the conclusion of the 8 week trial, onlookers view the result of the trial as unfair considering evidence against Combs.
When you miss a day of school you lose more than just class time, you may end up putting your mental health at risk or breaking the law. Courtesy of | Brian J Matis
Persistent absences will wreck your future
By Kelsi Thai, Staff Writer • Oct 15, 2025
Skipping school might seem harmless, but chronic truancy leads to failing grades, mental health risks, and even legal trouble for families. Is it worth the cost?

Shein has been one of many companies that fuel the flashing consumerist desires and trends. Courtesy of | SHEIN
2020s style: The decade of microtrends on social media
By Kelsi Thai, Staff Writer • Oct 14, 2025
From TikTok’s viral fads to fast fashion’s environmental toll, discover how fleeting style crazes are reshaping the way we consume and discard.
With a new schedule students at Van Nuys High School feel lunch should be lengthened to make up for longer continuous class time. Courtesy of | Pavel Danilyuk on Pexels
Students call for longer lunch amid exhausting block schedule
By Iona Hersh, Staff Writer • Oct 10, 2025
With the new 8-by-2 block schedule stretching classes to 88 minutes, many students are struggling to find time to eat, relax and attend club meetings during the school’s 30-minute lunch.
As the government fails to coordinate a solution to the budget gaps the livelihood of 750,000 federal employees is put at risk. Courtesy | U.S. Marine Corp
Government shutdowns reveal cracks in bipartisan system
By David Duncan, Opinion Editor • Oct 7, 2025
As Congress fails to pass a temporary budget, federal agencies close their doors and hundreds of thousands of workers face uncertainty. Is partisanship to blame for America’s ongoing political stalemates?
Van Nuys High School seniors participated in a crowd wave at the bleachers for a pep rally event. THE MIRROR | KIMBERLY SALAZAR
Are pep rallies worth it? Students question tradition amidst scorching heat
By Iona Hersh, Staff Writer • Sep 30, 2025
While pep rallies are a hallmark of high school tradition, some students are calling for change. From shortened classes to sweltering heat, is there a better way to foster school spirit? Here's what students are saying.
CARBS, CALORIES AND CONTENT Mukbang content has seen a spike on social media, with creators getting millions of views for eating large amounts of food.
The changing face of ASMR mukbangs
By Deven Martinez, Staff Writer • Sep 3, 2025
Children's mental health suffers
Children’s mental health suffers
By Ocean Threats, Staff Writer • Aug 26, 2025
Internet drama forces Kit Connor to come out as bisexual
Speculation invades celebrity privacy
By Leon Weiss, Staff Writer • Aug 26, 2025
Between unrealistic expectations from movies and increased couple presence causing jealousy online, social media has taken over modern day romance culture.
Internet intimacy and digital love
By Abigail Kim, Staff Writer • Aug 25, 2025
A man's distorted image seen through a glass ball.
Self-belief above all
By Joel Nam, Editor-in-Chief • Aug 25, 2025
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A man standing on top of a rock meant to illustrate the difficulty of reaching some goals.
The myth of instant success
By Isabella Mendoza, Staff Writer • Aug 22, 2025
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