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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

Olamide Olumide

Olamide Olumide, News/Features Editor

From writing stories at the back of my elementary school notebooks to my unhealthy obsession with law-themed shows, (especially Lucifer), I've always loved telling and reading stories. As a returning staff member to the Mirror publication, I intend to explore my interest in writing in a more in-depth way as well as reporting stories in a dynamic and interesting perspective. Besides writing and law, I'm an absolute sucker for the kpop industry.

All content by Olamide Olumide
Ms. Peggy Shim has taught at the school for the past 24 years. During her tenure, she has seen both improvements in teachers salaries and a decline in students motivation to receive an education.

The trials and triumphs of teaching

By Olamide Olumide, News/Features Editor
Apr 2, 2024
Ms. Kimberly Noble, the schools current acting principal, was previously an instructional director for the LAUSD Local District Northeast.

A new principal takes the wheel

By Olamide Olumide, News/Features Editor
Feb 24, 2024
 GRAPHIC FOR THE MIRROR | KRISTINA CHARSHAVDZHYAN

Tea time or flat white?

By Olamide Olumide, News/Features Editor
Feb 3, 2024
Sophomore Maria Munguia shows off her Air Jordan Retro University Blues, her favorite pair of sneakers.

Inside the brain of a sneakerhead

By Olamide Olumide, News/Features Editor
Dec 5, 2023
ASB students carry their ladder back to storage after taking down the decorations for Homecoming.

The real reason Homecoming was postponed

By Olamide Olumide, News/Features Editor
Oct 2, 2023
The resurgence of the Covid-19 virus caused panic among Californian residents, but scientists assure citizens not to worry.

Covid-19’s possible comeback

By Olamide Olumide, News/Features Editor
Sep 13, 2023
Hurricane Hilary is expected to make landfall on Sunday August 20. Here is a satellite image from the National Weather Service, showing the storm swirling off the coast of Baja California in the warm ocean water.

Hurricane Hilary could hit Hollywood

By Olamide Olumide, News/Features Editor
Aug 18, 2023
Team Captains of Science bowl Shahen Akopyan and Jacob Merida lead each of their teams to regionals.

Science Bowl team competes at regionals

By Olamide Olumide, News/Features Editor
Jun 6, 2023
“I think part of the reason for this decline is a reflection of the increasing disrespect our society has for the founding fathers and the documents that make this country… our history has become irrelevant and shameful to more and more people.” Another comment by Elizabeth Silva read.

Repeating history? No, receding history

By Olamide Olumide, News/Features Editor
May 19, 2023
Students explain their opinion on the school lockers.

Lockers! Lockers! Lockers!

By Olamide Olumide, News/Features Editor
May 9, 2023
Schools across the U.S. are struggling with a shortage of qualified teachers, with many positions remaining vacant or filled by underqualified individuals.

Teacher shortage: It’s everywhere

By Olamide Olumide, News/Features Editor
Mar 11, 2023
LIGHT IT UP: Nates custom built 1991 Nissan 240sx illuminates the dusk.

Building a car with his bare hands

By Olamide Olumide, News/Features Editor
Mar 7, 2023
Due to the strong storm, the National Weather Service issued a blizzard warning for parts of Southern California.

California’s bizarre blizzard adventure

By Olamide Olumide, News/Features Editor
Feb 24, 2023
Students and parents alike battle heavy rain during rush hour mornings.

Heavy rain leads to colossal crashes

By Olamide Olumide, News/Features Editor
Jan 9, 2023
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