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The Mirror

The Student News Site of Van Nuys High School

The Mirror

Adrianna Bean

Adrianna Bean, Staff

Swiftie and first year Journalism writer Adrianna Bean can be found screaming the lyrics to whatever album she’s obsessed with right now (it’s always different). From animation and art, performing in plays and musicals, writing about topics she cares about, to re-reading her favorite books, Adrianna loves a good story, fiction and nonfiction. Story of Us? Love Story? Long Story Short? “The story starts when it was hot and it was summer and…?” She loves them all!

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The exterior of the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California shines with a projection of the new logo of the legendary grunge band.

A “Ten out of Ten”

Pearl Jam’s Dark Matter World Tour shines a light at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles
By Adrianna Bean, Staff
Jun 7, 2024
“The Plane People” perform at the Pantages

“The Plane People” perform at the Pantages

Based on a true story, the hit musical “Come From Away” hits heartstrings on last week’s field trip.
By Adrianna Bean, Staff
May 20, 2024
After the AP exams, unwind and enjoy yourself by seeing a movie, viewing art, or even visiting the Carlsbad flowers.

Three things to do this weekend to celebrate the end of AP Exams

From movies to flowers, there’s plenty to do this weekend to rest and recharge after AP exams.
By Adrianna Bean, Staff
May 17, 2024
With her storytelling capabilities and lyrical imagery of her country roots, her pop-inspired hooks, general melodic composition and alternative-leaning vocal arrangements, the album is given a solidified “Taylor Swift” sound that is unapologetically unique to her.

Our ears were blessed, our souls were tortured

A surprise double album, Taylor Swift’s "The Tortured Poets Department’ delivers an emotional, beautifully written body of work for anyone who needs a good cry.
By Adrianna Bean, Staff
Apr 25, 2024
From L to R: Jake Champana, Reynold Finnegan, Dwayne Famenia, Jasmine Varkey, Yanitzy Alatorre, Jaima Murshed and Adrianna Bean (and Diego Serrano, not present in the photo) make up this year’s award winning VNHS JSA Speech and Debate team, taking home seven Best Speaker gavels.

Chasing championships: JSA

JSA, or Junior State of America, is a non-partisan youth organization focused on Speech and Debate and Civic Leadership. From “Should Trump be able to run for President?” to “What is the worst place for a first date?”, students battled it out to not only convince the audience of their argument, but also to win the coveted “Best Speaker” gavels, awarded to the audience’s favorite speaker of each debate.
By Adrianna Bean, Staff
Apr 11, 2024
Three things to do this St. Patrick’s Day weekend for a little bit o’ luck

Three things to do this St. Patrick’s Day weekend for a little bit o’ luck

From dancing to crafts, there’s no shortage of luck awaiting you this weekend.
By Adrianna Bean, Staff
Mar 15, 2024
What the F**** is Happening? | EP 2 - Senioritis?!?!

What the F**** is Happening? | EP 2 – Senioritis?!?!

Y’all, What the F*** Is Happening? Senioritis hits, but it’s gonna be OK. This one’s for the seniors….and juniors too, I guess.
What the F*** is Happening? | EP 1 - Valentines special

What the F*** is Happening? | EP 1 – Valentines special

Y’all, What the F*** Is Happening? Join Natalia, Adrianna, Mia and Jalyn (some random guy we found on the street) as they talk about our favorite celebrity couples, their drama and...belly button lint?

“Percy Jackson and the Olympians:” A dam good adaptation

Disney+’s adaptation of the acclaimed series redeems previous book adaptations with a beautiful, more accurate series, but also makes interesting changes of its own.
By Adrianna Bean, Staff
Feb 5, 2024
Three things to do to keep busy this rainy weekend

Three things to do to keep busy this rainy weekend

From classic California beaches to ancient Japanese traditions, travel around the world this weekend from the comfort of your own backyard.
By Adrianna Bean, Staff
Jan 19, 2024
Although the SAG strike eventually brought about an agreement between the studios, screenwriters and actors, it ultimately failed to provide full reassurance from the horrifying onset of AI into the movie industry.

SAG votes “yes” on new contract, but at what cost?

The new SAG contract may erase the very thing they were trying to protect.
By Adrianna Bean, Staff
Dec 15, 2023
Three festive things to do this weekend

Three festive things to do this weekend

As the year turns the corner into the holiday season, here are three merry and bright activities to entertain you over the next two days.
By Adrianna Bean, Staff
Dec 1, 2023

SWIFTIES UNIDOS Tanto el concierto en vivo de Eras Tour como la película fueron espectaculares muestras del arte y talento de Taylor Swift.

Ha sido mucho tiempo: La película de la gira Eras finalmente está aquí.

Tanto el concierto como la película ofrecieron perspectivas deslumbrantes de la gira Eras de Taylor Swift.
By Adrianna Bean, Staff
Dec 1, 2023
La Balada de los Pájaros Cantores y las Serpientes es una película divertida e impresionante, que se basa en la tradición de la trilogía original y muestra impresionantes efectos visuales.

La adaptación cinematográfica de “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” ha logrado un gran éxito, ocupando el primer lugar

La cuarta entrega en la infame franquicia de Hunger Games cuenta la historia de origen de uno de los personajes más odiados en la Trilogía de Hunger Games, deslumbrando a la audiencia y respondiendo preguntas sin respuesta de la serie original.
By Adrianna Bean, Staff
Dec 1, 2023
SWIFTIES UNITE Both the Eras Tour live concert and film were spectacular showcases of Taylor Swifts artistry and talent.

It’s been a long time coming: The Eras Tour film is finally here

Both the concert and the film offered dazzling perspectives on Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour.
By Adrianna Bean, Staff
Nov 29, 2023
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes is a fun, impressive film, building on the lore of the original Hunger Games trilogy and showcasing stunning visual effects.

“The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” movie adaptation lands on top

The fourth installment in the infamous Hunger Games franchise tells the origin story of one of the most hated characters in the Hunger Games Trilogy, dazzling audiences and answering unanswered questions of the original series.
By Adrianna Bean, Staff
Nov 28, 2023
See how much you know about the history behind Turkey Day with our quiz!

Thanksgiving trivia that’ll (Plymouth) rock your world!

Gobble up some facts about this special holiday and learn a new thing or two about where your favorite Turkey Day traditions originate.
By Adrianna Bean, Staff
Nov 23, 2023
From L to R: SAG actress and Arts and Entertainmnet writer Adrianna Bean, SAG Actress and Negotiations Team member Natalia Castellanos and SAG actress Jeri Ryan on the picket line outside of the Warner Brothers Studio on Nov. 2.

SAG actors strike a deal, ending the historic walkout

After 118 days of industry shutdown, on Nov. 8, the SAG-AFTRA strike reached a tentative agreement on a new contract with the AMPTP. Voting is now open to all SAG members until Dec. 5 to approve or reject the new contract.
By Adrianna Bean, Staff
Nov 10, 2023
La gira Eras Tour de Taylor Swift es el ejemplo más reciente e infame de precios inflados de boletos de concierto, con un rango completo de precios que va desde $50 hasta $2,000.

El entretenimiento asequible está en tus “sueños más salvajes”

Los precios de las entradas para conciertos están aumentando considerablemente y no está bien.
By Adrianna Bean, Staff
Oct 16, 2023
Taylor Swifts Eras Tour is the most recent and infamous example of inflated concert tickets, with the full range of prices being from $50 to $2,000.

Affordable entertainment is in your “Wildest Dreams”

Concert ticket prices are skyrocketing and it's not okay.
By Adrianna Bean, Staff
Oct 11, 2023
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