Iona Hersh – The Mirror

Iona Hersh, Staff Writer

Iona Hersh, a senior, is on the staff of The Mirror, the award-winning student newspaper and website at Van Nuys High School in Los Angeles. For fun, she loves listening to music and reading, but most of all dancing. Hersh has been a classical dancer since she was 6 years old, so dance has been a core part of her life. She plans to remain in state for her undergraduate degree and pursue a career in the medical field. Her dream destination is Paris. The idea of divine bakeries and the brightly shining Eiffel Tower have been unforgettable fixations of hers since middle school. Hersh’s favorite movie of all time is “Frozen,” which has been on repeat since she was a little girl because of the remarkable visuals and details. She loves the independence displayed by Elsa, and her favorite season is winter, further contributing to her passion for the movie. A sport she enjoys watching is fencing. Watching the TV show “2521” inspired her interest in fencing, and the quick rounds drew her in to continue watching real tournaments.

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Timothée Chalamet or shallow: When a star misses the mark on art

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School restroom misuse creates daily disruptions

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Why beige walls may dull classroom energy: Van Nuys students want change

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The problem with gossip

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Van Nuys High School diversity fuels inclusion, student belonging

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Feb 10, 2026

From club to class: Van Nuys speech and debate aims for state

By Iona Hersh, Staff Writer
Feb 9, 2026

No one has it all together in 9th grade

By Iona Hersh, Staff Writer
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Senioritis is just burnout in disguise for high school seniors

As college deadlines, AP classes and heavy workloads pile up, many students say they are exhausted, not lazy

By Iona Hersh, Staff Writer
Oct 24, 2025

Students call for longer lunch amid exhausting block schedule

Van Nuys High students say 30-minute lunch breaks aren’t enough to rest, eat or meet during 88-minute class blocks

By Iona Hersh, Staff Writer
Oct 10, 2025

Three things to do this weekend

From modern dance milestones to K-pop battles and dazzling food art, Los Angeles is packed with can’t-miss experiences this weekend.

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Oct 2, 2025

Are pep rallies worth it? Students question tradition amidst scorching heat

Over 2,000 students endured 80 minutes in the sun, raising concerns about time, comfort and school spirit

By Iona Hersh, Staff Writer
Sep 30, 2025

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