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The Student News Site of Van Nuys High School

The Mirror

The Student News Site of Van Nuys High School

The Mirror

Langi, Gwen

Gwen Langi, Pro & Con Editor

Gwen Langi is the Pro & Con Editor for The Mirror. Currently a senior, she has been a part of the journalism program since her freshman year. She won her first award at the 2020 Los Angeles Regional Write-Off Competition at CSUN, placing third for Opinion writing. Outside of journalism, Gwen enjoys traveling and reading. In the future, she plans to pursue a career in the medical field but would also like to start a blog covering stories about Polynesian youth.

All content by Gwen Langi
My cell phone took over my life. I had to change.

My cell phone took over my life. I had to change.

I find myself consumed by my phone whether it’s during virtual classes or late into the night past my bedtime. I tell myself a few minutes of scrolling through social media won’t cause any harm.
By Gwen Langi, Pro & Con Editor
Jun 29, 2021
The U.S Capitol building is seen picking up broken pieces from the violent riot on January 6th, 2021 as we welcome President-elect Joe Biden into office.

It’s out with the old and in with the new

Today's Presidential Inauguration strengthens the hope of Americans as our new elected officials take office
By Gwen Langi, Pro & Con Editor
Jan 20, 2021
HAIR, HAIR, HAIR EVERYWHERE Thats some crazy covid hair!

Crazy coronavirus coiffure

Every day is kind of a bad hair day during the covid pandemic. Students reveal their 'dos and don'ts.
By Itzel Gallardo and Gwen Langi
Nov 18, 2020
Gavin Newsom speaking during a news conference

SB 145: anti-discriminatory bill is not a gateway to pedophilia

Misinformation causes panic to surge after California passes SB-145 bill to reform the sex offender registry.
By Gwen Langi, Pro & Con Editor
Oct 16, 2020
A tribute to Ruth Bader Ginsburg: A pioneer in modern women’s rights

A tribute to Ruth Bader Ginsburg: A pioneer in modern women’s rights

The second female justice ever appointed to the Supreme Court worked to advance gender equality throughout her distinguished career.
By Gwen Langi, Pro & Con Editor
Sep 24, 2020
Forest engulfed in flames

Making the change for climate change

By Gwen Langi, Pro & Con Editor
Sep 17, 2020
Rally in Grand Army Plaza after the death of George Floyd

Dear non-Black people of color, #BlackLivesMatter is your fight too

What You Should (And Shouldn’t) Do to Support From Home
By Gwen Langi, Pro & Con Editor
May 31, 2020
Anti-lockdown protesters claimed measures to control the spread of COVID-19 are an infringement of freedom.

Protesting is “exercising constitutional rights” only if you’re right-wing

Protests reveal a double-standard, where the peaceful are met with violence while the violent are met with peace.
By Gwen Langi, Pro & Con Editor
May 26, 2020
Informational flyer regarding the recently launched LAUSD Mental Health Hotline via Superintendent Austin Beutners Twitter (@AustinLASchools)

Staying connected while social distancing

It’s left to us to check on one another as quarantine spells out danger for those who usually seek assistance from mental health professionals.
By Gwen Langi, Pro & Con Editor
May 18, 2020
A discourse whether the term Karen is a slur has recently sparked.

The “K” Word: Are white women experiencing racism?

Twitter’s recently coined term “Karen” leaves white women claiming they are victims of oppression.
By Gwen Langi, Pro & Con Editor
May 8, 2020
A map of the pacific islands.

How covid-19 is transforming the lives of my people

Pacific island nations like Tonga have to fight twice as hard to protect their people against covid-19.
By Gwen Langi, Pro & Con Editor
Apr 14, 2020
Closing the schools would negatively affect some students.

CON: Cancelling school is not beneficial for all

"Like many other students, I get excited by the possibility of school closing due to Coronavirus. More fun and less stress because of a virus we believe we aren’t at risk of is a dream come true. But when we put aside our selfish ways to consider those who benefit from school being in session, our perfect fantasy turns into a horrifying reality."
By Gwen Langi, Pro & Con Editor
Mar 13, 2020
“Speaking white” or “sounding white” is used to describe the way someone speaks when using complex words or when being articulate with their speech.

Why Are We Only Respected When Using Our “White People” Voice?

"Linguistic profiling—the practice of using one’s accent and dialect to identify a person’s characteristics—is blatantly discriminatory."
By Gwen Langi, Pro & Con Editor
Feb 28, 2020
SBAC Scores Have Taken Seen a Decrease

SBAC Scores Have Taken Seen a Decrease

61 percent of students did not meet or nearly met mathematics standards in the 2017 to 2018 academic year, and 34 percent did not meet or nearly met English Language Arts standards.
By Gwen Langi, Pro & Con Editor
Feb 7, 2020
#MeToo Redemption Not Possible

#MeToo Redemption Not Possible

Save your apologies.
By Ruben Cocilion and Gwen Langi
Nov 21, 2019
Stop ghosting, and start communicating

Stop ghosting, and start communicating

By Gwen Langi, Pro & Con Editor
Nov 21, 2019
Campus aide Joe Avila displays the ink he proudly wears on his arm.

Bodymods: Expression or Unprofessional?

By Gwen Langi, Pro & Con Editor
Nov 21, 2019
Students have expressed their discontent with the dress codes at school.

Cover Up!

Dress code policy results in angry students.
By Gwen Langi, Pro & Con Editor
Oct 11, 2019
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