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Pop culture update: 2025 LA Comic Con, d4vd and Doja Cat’s new album
LA Comic Con, Doja Cat’s “Vie” and d4vd controversy dominate headlines this week
The cost of clicks: Social media is erasing childhood innocence
From TikTok to live tours, explicit content is reaching children more than ever now despite parental restrictions
Internet intimacy and digital love
Love is being threatened and replaced by online interactions
Stop treating students like data points
It’s time for students to be regarded as individuals rather than measurements.
Students seek balance in high-pressure AP exam season
Students redefine success beyond test scores
LAUSD spends millions on ineffective Yondr phone ban
Students outsmart the system with creative pouch hacks
Social media turns celebrities into political powerhouses
Voter engagement rises with celebrity endorsements
Block scheduling creates hurdles for Van Nuys athletes
Proposed solutions aim to balance sports and academics
California leaders criticized for wildfire response delays
Experts call for stronger preventive measures and coordination
Chicken Shop Date captivates with unique interview style
Dimoldenberg uses fried chicken shops to transform interviews
Digital news eclipses print as Americans embrace online updates
Journalism industry evolves with new digital opportunities
Rethinking the divide between faith and science
Encouraging dialogue between science and theology
Fe y ciencia: Socios para desentrañar los misterios de la vida
Reconciliar la teoría del Big Bang con la creación bíblica
Eminem and his mother: A timeline of turmoil
Family dynamics shape musical themes
Debunking the myth of photogenic perfection
how biases and perceptions influence our beliefs about beauty in photographs
Nostalgia on sale: The Y2K aesthetic
The rise of the Y2K aesthetic is both a nostalgic trend and a testament to the power of consumerism, fueled by emotional connections, social media amplification and clever marketing strategies.
Trick or treat: Test your Halloween knowledge
Scare yourself with these tricky Halloween trivia questions.
Mental age quiz
Take this quiz to find out what your mental age is.
GRWM to talk about oversharing online
GRWM videos have taken the internet by storm, fanning the flames of society’s online oversharing problem.
Perfectionism is far from perfect
Perfectionism has proven to be a pervasive issue among students that has deleterious effects on their mental health.
Retro reads: They’re called classics for a reason
Readers of classical literature believe it contains educational elements missing from modern works. Studies have also shown that reading classic novels may strengthen cognitive abilities and reduce age-related cognitive decline.
The Mirror earns seven finalist spots from the L.A. Press Club’s SoCal 66th Annual Awards
The Mirror The Mirror is a finalist in seven categories in the L.A. Press Club’s SoCal 66th Annual Awards, contending for top website against the Hollywood Reporter and Variety.
The pitfalls of having fictional crushes
Fictional crushes aren’t all fun and games. By generating unrealistic expectations in relationships, fictophilia can leave us unsatisfied with our lives and bring rise to loneliness.
Quiz: Are you smarter than a fifth grader?
The average fifth grader can answer at least 10 of these questions. Can you match their score?
Dreamland discoveries: The secrets behind our dreams
Dreams are a bizarre phenomenon that continue to puzzle humanity with their elusive nature, but research shows that dreams may contribute to memory formation and other forms of psychological healing.
LA HISTORIA DE ELLA: El legado de Donna Hubbard en el instituto Van Nuys
En este Mes de la Historia de la Mujer, Donna Hubbard destaca como la antigua directora del colegio, madura, sabia y compasiva. Tras incorporarse como profesora de español en 1920, fue ascendiendo hasta convertirse en la primera mujer directora del centro y dirigió a los alumnos durante la Gran Depresión y el comienzo de la Segunda Guerra Mundial.
HERSTORY: Biddy Mason’s Los Angeles legacy
Born enslaved in Georgia in 1856, Bridget "Biddy" Mason was the first African-American woman to own property in Los Angeles. After receiving her freedom, she would go on to found one of the largest Black congregations in Los Angeles.
Barbie girls in the AP Stats world
AP Statistics students in period 5 drop Barbie dolls off the 300s building on Wednesday, March 20.
HERSTORY: Donna Hubbard’s legacy at Van Nuys High School
This Women’s History Month, Donna Hubbard stands out as the mature, wise and compassionate former principal of the school. Joining as a Spanish teacher in 1920, she worked her way up to become the school's first female principal and led students through the Great Depression and the beginning of World War II.
Feel the love: Valentine’s Day trivia that will make your heart beat with pride!
Do you yearn for days of romance yore? Take our Valentine's Day history quiz to see how much you really know about this special holiday.
The “self” in selfie: Empowering or dangerous?
The reign of social media and the increasingly self-admiring attitude of society has heightened the peril of today’s selfie culture.
WEBTOON: Out with the old and in with the new
Comic culture has remained unchanged for decades. Now, WEBTOON’s free digital comics are ushering in a new era of graphic novels for modern audiences.
Gawrsh! Which Disney character are you?
See where you belong in the Disney universe with this musical quiz.
K-POP a K-FLOP: La Occidentalización del K-pop será su caída
El K-pop solía tener un sonido y estilo únicos que se adecuaban a su país de origen. Ahora, con nuevos mercados para conquistar en Occidente, todo eso se está desvaneciendo.
K-POP to K-FLOP: The Westernization of K-pop will be its downfall
K-pop used to have a unique sound and style befitting its country of origin. Now, with new markets to addict in the West, all of that is being washed away.
Christianity offers redemption at the box office
The light of the Christian entertainment industry is growing brighter amidst Hollywood’s profane productions.
Villains don’t deserve their bad reputations
While our favorite villains are often malicious in their actions, society has ignored their righteous morals for far too long.
Unfollowing social media will be the best decision of your life
For far too long, teens have been bombarded with anxiety and depression caused by social media use. Hopping offline is the best solution to this rising issue.
Salto de fe: Encontrando propósito en lo invisible
Familia, fe y sentimientos llenan a una joven de un renovado propósito. Su transformación redefine su visión del mundo y define vivir la vida al máximo.
Leap of faith: Finding purpose in the unseen
Family, faith and feelings fills a young girl with renewed purpose. Her transformation reshapes her view of the world and defines living life to the fullest.