Ayleen Bran – The Mirror

Ayleen Bran, Staff Writer

Ayleen Bran, a junior, is on the staff of The Mirror, the award-winning student newspaper and website at Van Nuys High School in Los Angeles. She enjoys photography, music and watching TV shows, particularly sitcoms like “Modern Family,” “The Bear” and “La La Land.” Exploring themes and lyrics in media inspired her to pursue her interest in writing. Photography plays a huge role in her life, something she is extremely passionate about and dedicates her free time to. She plans to travel the world, visiting all the areas on her bucket list, and hopes to attend UC San Diego to major in media industries and communications.

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The AP Sweethearts: The Van Nuys High teachers setting the bar

By Gregorio Hernandez and Ayleen Bran
May 1, 2026

LAUSD strike averted: The three deals that kept schools open

By Isaac Rios and Ayleen Bran
Apr 16, 2026

A Bruin fall: UCLA knocked off the public university throne

By Ayleen Bran, Staff Writer
Apr 10, 2026

Metro G Line closure in Van Nuys doubles some student commutes as construction drags on

By Ayleen Bran, Staff Writer
Apr 10, 2026

What it’s like to fast through a full school day for Ramadan

By Ayleen Bran, Staff Writer
Apr 6, 2026

Van Nuys High speech and debate team sends 9 qualifiers to CHSSA state tournament

By Ayleen Bran, Staff Writer
Mar 12, 2026

School celebrates AcaDec before regional competition this weekend

By Ayleen Bran, Staff Writer
Jan 23, 2026

Teen entrepreneur balances AP classes, tennis and power washing business

By Ayleen Bran, Staff Writer
Dec 8, 2025

Budget cuts lead to counselor reassignments

By Ayleen Bran, Staff Writer
Dec 4, 2025

National Merit Semifinalist: Van Nuys High’s Ian Lee posts 1500 PSAT and 1560 SAT

By Ayleen Bran, Staff Writer
Dec 3, 2025

The Box of Crayons club fundraises to fight injustice

By Ayleen Bran, Staff Writer
Dec 2, 2025

From the practice to the parade: How JROTC honors veterans

JROTC members share why the Veteran's Day Parade is a special event to them

By Ayleen Bran, Staff Writer
Nov 21, 2025

5 MINUTES WITH… Ms. Shim the biology teacher

Beloved science teacher and club sponsor shares her passions and joy for teaching

By Ayleen Bran, Staff Writer
Oct 14, 2025

Mr. Weber inspires leadership and school spirit through history and ASB

History teacher and ASB advisor Mr. Weber shares his story teaching here at Van Nuys High School

By Ayleen Bran, Staff Writer
Oct 10, 2025

Students unite in UNIDOS Club to support Latinx community

Club offers scholarships, cultural discussions and community-building activities

By Ayleen Bran and Aaliyah Hernandez
Oct 7, 2025

Students take a trip back to Ancient Greece for this year’s Homecoming Dance

Homecoming 2025: Students enjoyed ‘A Night in Ancient Greece’ with music, food, games, and the crowning of Homecoming Royalty

By Ayleen Bran and Alice Robinson
Sep 17, 2025

The Mirror Newspaper Earns 10th Pacemaker Award Nomination

The Mirror continues its streak of excellence with a Pacemaker nod and six individual honors from the National Scholastic Press Association.

By Isaac Rios, Aliyah Hernandez, and Ayleen Bran
Sep 16, 2025

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