![From late April to early June, juniors will be facing a barrage of standardized testing, including the SBAC and i-Ready.](https://vnhsmirror.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/testing-1200x799.png)
Nonstop standardized testing from April to June
![From late April to early June, juniors will be facing a barrage of standardized testing, including the SBAC and i-Ready.](https://vnhsmirror.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/USELCH13mgOR0ZrP8RIZtzJpJF3fYQ9be1Ha6avQ-1200x799.png)
Nonstop standardized testing From April to June
![A FORCE FOR GOOD Human Rights Watch Student Task Force (STF) allows high schoolers in California to amplify their voices on human rights issues. The schools STF is focusing on how climate change impacts human rights on marginalized communities. LAUSD is making a change by converting their school buses to run on electricity.](https://vnhsmirror.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/qSabJ6jzGtcKZ7ZKfqULMvjp0ltKsurXMdiHv22i-1200x600.jpg)
Student Task Force fights for a greener future
![DAZED & CONFUSED The i-Ready has been criticized for adjusting lesson plans for students based on their performance on the diagnostic test. Many never go back on the website to actually take those courses.](https://vnhsmirror.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ICNztPFPd3trolSRn0x9d4MFqwXc4e529CeibBZr-1200x820.png)
i-Ready or not, here it comes: LAUSD’s new standardized test kindles controversy
![William Billy Ridder is a janitor at the school who dresses in the emo style. He embraces the lifestyle, enjoying a vibrant clubbing nightlife that led him on a journey of self-discovery.](https://vnhsmirror.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/janitor-1200x1057.png)
Custodian Billy Ridder: embracing the emo lifestyle
![Black History timeline: The Civil Rights Movement](https://vnhsmirror.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/2283368685_ef5f5b8202_k-e1708758091214-1200x1200.jpg)
Black History timeline: The Civil Rights Movement
![MonopolyGO has monopolized the school gaming scene](https://vnhsmirror.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/monopolygo.png)
MonopolyGO has monopolized the school gaming scene
![Estudiante Dwayne Famenia, contrincante en el debate del Sr. Ferrin, argumentando que la Generación Z no es más perezosa que las generaciones pasadas y que, de hecho, la Generación Z es más exitosa que las generaciones anteriores a pesar de las dificultades adicionales.](https://vnhsmirror.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/DSC_1763-1-1200x841.png)
Debate de la hora del almuerzo: ¿Es la Generación Z más perezosa que otras generaciones?
![Student Dwayne Famenia, Mr. Ferrin’s debate opponent, arguing that Gen Z is not lazier than past generations, and that Gen Z is, in fact, more successful than past generations in spite of extra hardships.](https://vnhsmirror.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Screenshot-2023-12-12-at-8.44.53-AM-1200x838.png)
Lunchtime debate: Is Gen Z lazier than other generations?
![Senior Nadia Gruhlke practices ballet outside of school, immersing herself in the art and winning competitions and scholarships while shes at it.](https://vnhsmirror.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/GfAloikAUcWhPT6xcx7jNV8zArOggRBHcfk9BdlF-1200x822.jpg)
Ballet beyond the bell
![RESTLESS NIGHTS Even at low decibel levels, nighttime noise can interfere with brain activity and impact sleep.](https://vnhsmirror.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/gea-1200x801.jpg)
Headphones are killing your brain
![A box of human blood waits to be transported from the small gym during the Blood Drive on Nov. 14.](https://vnhsmirror.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/blood-1200x846.jpg)
ASB holds annual blood drive, sees overwhelming turnout
![PLUGGING IN: One of the districts new electric school buses recharges at one of the 18 new charging stations that were recently installed at the Gardena Bus Yard in South L.A. LAUSD plans to completely electrify the fleet stationed in Sun Valley by 2026 by adding 180 new electric buses.](https://vnhsmirror.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/1-1200x732.jpeg)
LAUSD’s Electrification Program: Steering into a sustainable future
Easing back into normalcy: LAUSD relaxes pandemic policies
![Due to the recent release of generative voice cloning technology, social media platforms experienced a surge in AI-generated music content.](https://vnhsmirror.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/robot-900x643.png)
Artificial cacophonies: the downbeat of AI-generated music
![The contract, which was years in the making, will give wage increases and appreciation bonuses for SEIU employees.](https://vnhsmirror.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/ProtestGraphicGoinsDiego-900x506.png)
BREAKING NEWS: SEIU Local 99 and LAUSD reach tentative deal with pay raises, bonuses, and health benefits
![One LAUSD staff member balances on his unicycle on the streets of Van Nuys. Behind him, a crowd of people hold signs that read, “PAY US! RESPECT US!”.](https://vnhsmirror.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/123_1-900x416.jpg)
Third day’s a charm: Faculty continue strike for fair pay and improved conditions
![LAUSD staff members carry umbrellas while quickly running across the street while dressed in red.](https://vnhsmirror.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/IMG_9222-900x675.jpg)
Still striking: Teachers stand strong on day two of walkout.
![Hundreds of LAUSD staff members make a sea of red while huddling together in the rainy weather. A faculty member happily holds up a peace sign.](https://vnhsmirror.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/IMG_9165-900x675.jpg)
Class dismissed: teachers take to the streets on first day of strike
![The L.A. zoo offers captivating exhibits for a plethora of animals.](https://vnhsmirror.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/bird-900x563.jpg)
L.A. Zoo, NHMLAC and La Brea Tar Pits offer free admission to students
![Van Nuys High School under lockdown after suspected armed student](https://vnhsmirror.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Los_Angeles_School_Police_Ford_PIU-900x469.jpeg)
Van Nuys High School under lockdown after suspected armed student
![After facing several days of unrest and protest, District 6 City Councilmember and Council President Nury Martinez was forced to resign because of comments that disparaged Blacks, Oaxacans, Armenians and gays.](https://vnhsmirror.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/NuryMartinezfire1-900x506.png)
Racism: Alive and well behind the scenes at City Hall
![(left to right) Students Anthony Sanchez, Helen Sanabria, and Jaslene Fernandez use makeshift devices to cool down.](https://vnhsmirror.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/heatwave-1-beverly-900x603.jpg)
SoCal heat wave leaves students sweltering
![ASB hosts the very first pep rally on Friday, Aug 26 during lunch in the Quad area to announce the start of the football season. While marching band was not able to perform, the cheer team and student body showed up to show support for the Wolves.](https://vnhsmirror.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Pep-Rally-4-Beverly-900x601.jpg)