![ROCKY ROAD A collage of pamphlets for colleges across the state. For many students, going to a prestigious university is a dream of theirs. However, the path to college can be overwhelming.](https://vnhsmirror.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/collllll-1200x1200.png)
Back to reality: Your dream college might not be the right fit for you
![MYTH VERSUS FACT Misconceptions swirl around ADHD, reducing it to a harmful stereotype. The condition often results in hyperactivity, inattention and anxiety.](https://vnhsmirror.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/ADHD-fixed-e1718591611969-1200x947.png)
Focusing attention on the reality of ADHD
![Helping the homeless](https://vnhsmirror.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/jcBhCZIFrfxCqQhs095DTdNtJPN3Zlh4Byi8dH1A-1200x1180.png)
Helping the homeless
![Ms. Byrne is the current Director of the Fire and Ice Pomeranians, her own dog Kennel, through which she breeds and exhibits American Kennel Club Grand Champion and Champion Colored Pomeranians.](https://vnhsmirror.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/pom-2.png)
Doing the impawsible
![Goins gone missing?](https://vnhsmirror.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Screenshot-2024-04-26-at-2.07.09-PM-e1714169889835.png)
Goins gone missing?
![The N-word](https://vnhsmirror.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/N-Word-1.png)
The N-word
![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.](https://vnhsmirror.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/msshim-1200x933.png)
The trials and triumphs of teaching
![DIVERSIÓN AL SOL Amelia Probst (izquierda) y Emily Chavez muestran su rueda de premios del stand de Womens Make Change en el acto del Día Internacional de la Mujer. El objetivo de WMC es empoderar a las mujeres, animándolas a defenderse por sí mismas y dándoles las oportunidades para hacerlo.](https://vnhsmirror.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/wmc2-e1711903530766-1200x911.jpg)
Del pasado al presente: Mes de la Historia de la Mujer
![WONDROUS WOMEN From L to R, top to bottom: Emily Chavez, Ceanna-Marie Feliciano, Kayla Balikyan-Davis, Teagan Greer, Penny Epstein, Melissa Ocegueda and Amelia Probst form the board of the Women’s Make Change club.](https://vnhsmirror.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/pic1-e1711816910132-1200x827.jpeg)
Observing Women’s History Month with the Women Make Change club
![Ms. Kimberly Noble, the schools current acting principal, was previously an instructional director for the LAUSD Local District Northeast.](https://vnhsmirror.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/principalcropped-1200x817.jpg)
A new principal takes the wheel
![What gift should you get your valentine?](https://vnhsmirror.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Firefly-A-red-shiny-heart-shaped-chocolate-box-a-teddy-bear-a-red-card-and-some-chocolate-standin-1200x1200.jpg)
What gift should you get your valentine?
![GRAPHIC FOR THE MIRROR | KRISTINA CHARSHAVDZHYAN](https://vnhsmirror.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/fucking-coffee-1200x1200.png)
Tea time or flat white?
![Generation Alpha is becoming notorious for being chronically online and far too trendy. These kids undisciplined behavior and constant exposure to social media does them no favors.](https://vnhsmirror.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/genalpha-1200x900.png)
The reason why Gen Alpha is hated by the internet
![Sophomore Maria Munguia shows off her Air Jordan Retro University Blues, her favorite pair of sneakers.](https://vnhsmirror.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/1-3-1200x721.jpg)
Inside the brain of a sneakerhead
![EMPTY HALLS With a current enrollment number of 2178 this year, the school has 113 fewer students than last year. This has led to the dismissal of several teachers.](https://vnhsmirror.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/enrol-1200x801.jpg)
Decline in enrollment leads to teacher displacement
![A group of freshman students enjoying playing ping pong in their own way.](https://vnhsmirror.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Photo2-1200x800.jpg)
Fun in the sun at Freshman Funday
![Two students were stabbed in a fight that took place on the quad about halfway through nutrition. Students faces are blurred out on behalf of the administrations requests.](https://vnhsmirror.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/fight2-1200x900.jpg)
Two teens stabbed on the campus quad during nutrition
![Los estudiantes de ASB llevan su escalera de vuelta al almacenamiento después de desmontar las decoraciones para el evento de Homecoming.](https://vnhsmirror.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/22-1200x842.jpeg)
La verdadera razón por la que se canceló Homecoming
![ASB students carry their ladder back to storage after taking down the decorations for Homecoming.](https://vnhsmirror.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/PofTWStmKnvNuvAFfg9VpiUa6YevKKnVQb8aIpUP-1200x842.jpg)
The real reason Homecoming was postponed
![The resurgence of the Covid-19 virus caused panic among Californian residents, but scientists assure citizens not to worry.](https://vnhsmirror.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/covidvirus2.png)
Covid-19’s possible comeback
![Ethan Rhoda and Adriana Acevedo started the Tech Theatre Club.](https://vnhsmirror.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/DSC_4322-GIANNA-1200x697.jpg)
Club rush stirs up excitement on the quad
![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.](https://vnhsmirror.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Hilary-NOAA-Animation-2.gif)
Hurricane Hilary could hit Hollywood
![ATTENDANCE MATTERS Student attendance bol-
sters school funding, which gives back to the
students in ways like providing more textbooks
and field trips.](https://vnhsmirror.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/DSC_4151-900x599.jpg)
The impact of attendance: More than just marks
![Team Captains of Science bowl Shahen Akopyan and Jacob Merida lead each of their teams to regionals.](https://vnhsmirror.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/DSC_4617-900x652.jpg)
Science Bowl team competes at regionals
![“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.](https://vnhsmirror.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/history-min-900x506.png)
Repeating history? No, receding history
![Students explain their opinion on the school lockers.](https://vnhsmirror.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/lock-min-900x506.png)
Lockers! Lockers! Lockers!
![David Gonzalez one of many students working minimum wage jobs while trying to keep up with school.](https://vnhsmirror.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/FIXED-MIN-WAGE-2-BEVERLY-min-1-900x601.jpg)
Balancing school and work: High school students discuss the challenges and benefits of working while in school
![Baron Kim, Online Editor-In-Chief of The Mirror, explains how the website is run and managed.](https://vnhsmirror.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/DSC_0528-900x600.jpg)
Hawkins High School students visit The Mirror
![Schools across the U.S. are struggling with a shortage of qualified teachers, with many positions remaining vacant or filled by underqualified individuals.](https://vnhsmirror.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Teachers-leaving_nicole_edited-2-1-900x600.png)
Teacher shortage: It’s everywhere
![LIGHT IT UP: Nates custom built 1991 Nissan 240sx illuminates the dusk.](https://vnhsmirror.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/IMG_1165-900x600.jpg)
Building a car with his bare hands
![Although the hail was short lived, the auspicious timing allowed for all to experience it.](https://vnhsmirror.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/IMG_7744-900x682.jpg)
Light hail showers over Van Nuys High School
![Due to the strong storm, the National Weather Service issued a blizzard warning for parts of Southern California.](https://vnhsmirror.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/HollywoodSnow1-900x472.png)
California’s bizarre blizzard adventure
![Senior Board President Abby Lee and Vice President Raina Marangattu discuss Winter Formal details.](https://vnhsmirror.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/kyhat_a_cute_snowman_48513521-131c-4f20-ba82-bf15f0e07013-900x900.png)
Everything you need to know: Winter Formal
![California declared in state of emergency as rare rain storms leave 12 dead and 120,000 without power](https://vnhsmirror.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/DALL·E-2023-01-14-10.29.34-Second-wave-of-rain-hits-california-900x900.png)
California declared in state of emergency as rare rain storms leave 12 dead and 120,000 without power
![Students and parents alike battle heavy rain during rush hour mornings.](https://vnhsmirror.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/DALL·E-2023-01-09-22.01.36-traffic-rain-900x900.png)
Heavy rain leads to colossal crashes
![Concheros dancers make their way to the victory stand, ready to perform and excite!](https://vnhsmirror.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IMG_1626-zach-900x621.jpg)
Honoring the dead with a lively celebration
![Administrators supervise the area as the conflict is swiftly dealt with by other faculty.](https://vnhsmirror.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/IMG_5745-900x636.jpg)