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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

Ocean Threats

Ocean Threats, Staff Writer

Ocean Threats, a senior, is a staff writer for the opinion section but she also hosts a man on the street style show for the school called The Real Humans of Van Nuys High School. Threats is also part of her school’s Dance company and has been dancing since she was 6 but stopped dancing outside of school when she was 11. Her favorite artist is Mitski and even though Mitski is known as a sad artist, Threats listens to her when she’s happy. Threats’ favorite movie is “Matilda” and it has been since she first watched it when she was 7 years old. Threats is not always a very political person but she is very responsive to debates and discussions about women’s rights.Threats wants to continue to pursue journalism in the future while also getting her license in cosmetology.

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Controversy surrounds Ozempic's weight loss popularity

Controversy surrounds Ozempic’s weight loss popularity

High demand creates accessibility issues for diabetes patients
By Ocean Threats, Staff Writer
May 28, 2025
The Strings Winter Concert took place on Dec. 6, showcasing the strings classes' skills that they have developed over the past few months.

Van Nuys students seek audience for overlooked performances

Underappreciated performances offer unique artistic experiences
By Ocean Threats, Staff Writer
May 28, 2025
Students have been making improvement with their grades and attendance in hopes of becoming eligible for senior activities.

Van Nuys seniors strive to meet prom and graduation requirements

Detention and appeals offer students ways to clear absences
By Ocean Threats, Staff Writer
May 21, 2025
Despite promises to protect American industry, Trump's tariff policies have led to higher costs, global backlash and uncertainty at home.

American consumers bear the brunt of Trump’s tariffs

Tariff policies strain U.S. relations with trading partners
By Ocean Threats, Staff Writer
May 1, 2025
Colleges are shifting away from SAT scores, recognizing that true academic potential goes beyond standardized test results.

Why the SAT shouldn’t matter so much

Colleges reassess the role of SAT in evaluating student potential
By Ocean Threats, Staff Writer
Mar 21, 2025
Los estudiantes de Van Nuys High School se manifiestan por los derechos de los inmigrantes

Los estudiantes de Van Nuys High School se manifiestan por los derechos de los inmigrantes

Van Nuys High School muestra la fuerza de la unidad
By Ocean Threats, Staff Writer
Mar 4, 2025
Viral trends on TikTok lead to impulsive buying behaviors

Viral trends on TikTok lead to impulsive buying behaviors

The role of influencers in promoting non-essential purchases
By Ocean Threats, Staff Writer
Feb 25, 2025
Van Nuys High School student rally for immigrant rights

Van Nuys High School student rally for immigrant rights

Van Nuys High School shows strength in unity
By Ocean Threats, Staff Writer
Feb 19, 2025
As Van Nuys' senior class of 2025 nears the end of their high school careers, announcements regarding senior events create an atmosphere of excitement. However, students also express concerns over rules and price points.

Graduation rules and senior events spark debate

Seniors express concerns over costs and regulations
By Ocean Threats, Staff Writer
Jan 24, 2025
Millennials defend hip-hop icon Eminem's controversial music from Gen Z criticism

Eminem’s music ignites feud between Gen Z and Millennials

TikTok becomes the battleground for generational clashes
By Ocean Threats, Staff Writer
Dec 24, 2024
The modern day newspaper: The internet

The modern day newspaper: The internet

The public would not know as much as they do about serious issues without social media.
By Ocean Threats, Staff Writer
Sep 30, 2024
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