Gregorio Hernandez, a junior, is the Opinion Editor of The Mirror, the award-winning student newspaper and website at Van Nuys High School in Los Angeles. In his first year in journalism and as a part of the 2027 Junior Board, he aims to connect with the student body at Van Nuys High, if he’s not doing his AP U.S. History homework or playing Roblox. In his spare time, Hernandez loves to cook sweets and hang out with his friends. His interests range from staying up to date with his favorite music to fantasy writing on a whim. His favorite album is “Telefone” by Noname, and he finds themes of that album bleed into his writing. Not necessarily political, he advocates for open-minded discussion, something he strives to demonstrate in his writing. Hernandez wants to pursue chemistry after high school but is always open to whatever catches his eye in the future.