David Duncan, a freshman, is on the staff of The Mirror, the award-winning student newspaper and website at Van Nuys High School in Los Angeles. Fueled by his love for the truth, Duncan is a first-time journalist working with the Opinion section. He loves spending his free time at home watching TV shows with his new cat, Happy. His favorite movie to watch with Happy is “All Quiet on the Western Front,” a gritty war film. Duncan has a true love of sports and cheers on the Ravens year after year. He is also a member of the wrestling team, where he works with his teammates to bring Van Nuys a CIF state championship for the first time. Paired with his strong love of the outdoors, he tries to make his community and the world a better place. Duncan spends the rest of his time playing “Red Dead Redemption 2” and traveling with his family. After high school, he wants to explore all of Europe, from the Baltic coasts to the Mediterranean Sea. He hopes to attend his dream college, Columbia University, and become an aerospace engineer.