David Duncan – The Mirror

David Duncan, Opinion Editor

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.

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“The Mandalorian and Grogu” faces pressure to save Disney’s Star Wars future

By David Duncan, Opinion Editor
May 28, 2026

Removing Chavez’s name is not erasing history. It is choosing what we celebrate.

By David Duncan, Opinion Editor
Mar 26, 2026

US actions in Iran spark fears of prolonged war

By David Duncan, Opinion Editor
Mar 24, 2026

VIDEO: What Van Nuys students think about the Iran War

By David Duncan and Iona Hersh
Mar 8, 2026

What the Minneapolis ICE shooting says about civil rights and accountability

By Tony Huynh and David Duncan
Feb 6, 2026

Bruno is back

By David Duncan, Opinion Editor
Jan 23, 2026

ICE cold fascists: America’s immigration policy and how it affects us all

Life in America as an illegal immigrant has become a terrifying reality as ICE rounds up otherwise innocent people working to support their families and separates them from their families

By David Duncan, Opinion Editor
Nov 4, 2025

Sean “P Diddy” Combs faces four year sentence following rigorous court trials

Combs faced allegations of rape, assault and drug distribution

By Tony Huynh and David Duncan
Oct 16, 2025

Government shutdowns reveal cracks in bipartisan system

Partisan gridlock and political agendas leave federal employees and citizens in limbo.

By David Duncan, Opinion Editor
Oct 7, 2025

From Health class to the mat: Growing girls wrestling

FIVE-MINUTE INTERVIEW Students urged to focus on needs over wants for life success

By David Duncan, Opinion Editor
Sep 15, 2025

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