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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

This weekend's must-see events and activities
This weekend’s must-see events and activities
By Alyson Cerna, News and Features Editor • Jan 17, 2025
This weekend, Southern California hosts a variety of events, including a community program aiding fire victims, a vibrant Lunar New Year festival, and a Bob Dylan costume exhibition.
Van Nuys High School ping pong club event excites student spectators
Van Nuys High School ping pong club event excites student spectators
By Chioma Chiawa, Photo Editor • Jan 17, 2025
Students from the high school ping pong club gather for a series of exciting matches, with teachers and peers joining in to support and participate in the event.
Testing coordinator explains rationale behind schedule trial.
Teachers adapt to surprise i-Ready exam schedule after wildfire closures
By Skylie Molina, Elizabeth Escobar, and Alyson Cerna Jan 15, 2025
Southern California schools face scheduling chaos as wildfires disrupt normal classes. Surprise i-Ready tests further complicate teachers' and students' return to routine.

Mr. Ferrin speaks to students and staff members about the pros and cons of block scheduling for the Van Nuys High School campus
Teachers and staff weigh pros and cons of block scheduling
By Skylie Molina, Staff Writer • Jan 6, 2025
As the school year progresses, educators evaluate scheduling options to enhance student engagement and learning. The committee explores various models, seeking input from teachers, students, and parents.
Procrastination adds stress and disrupts sleep cycles
High school students face sleep crisis amid coursework
By Elizabeth Escobar, Staff Writer • Jan 4, 2025
Renisha Patel exemplifies the sleep struggles faced by many students. Academic pressures, extracurriculars, and biological factors contribute to a cycle of sleep deprivation and stress.
 PASSION POWER  Civic Stars is a program with a mission to educate youth in California. To students like Dwayne Famina and Quinn Hutchison, such passion projects are vehicles for creating meaningful change.
Civic Stars educates California’s youth in government and politics
By Madison Thacker, Editor-in-Chief • Dec 29, 2024
Civic Stars is a student-led initiative teaching California's youth about government through interactive workshops, emphasizing engagement over traditional lectures.
 FALLING BEHIND  Seniors who failed to complete the service learning project find themselves unable to graduate.
Volunteer hour requirement surprises juniors
By Isaura Garcia, Staff Writer • Dec 23, 2024
Eleventh graders in LAUSD must complete service learning hours, a requirement often overlooked until the second semester, adding stress to their already demanding academic year.
Students struggle to follow their passion  due to their concern for the well being of their family.
Modern family pressures to pick a career
By Olamide Olumide, Editor-in-Chief • Dec 17, 2024
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