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The Mirror

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The Mirror

Roxana Vasquez

Roxana Vasquez, Staff

I have lost many video games, but when I win them, it feels like an accomplishment. As a newcomer journalist, I want to explore different views, opinions, and entertainment through my writing. Exploring new worlds and adventures through gaming helps me escape the real world. I hope that my writing will be an escape for people from their everyday lives. Everyday life can be boring without some fun and that is what I aim to provide.

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 Hard-hitting lyrics and soft melodies: Billie Eilish's new studio album

Hard-hitting lyrics and soft melodies: Billie Eilish’s new studio album

In Billie Eilish’s new album, “HIT ME HARD AND SOFT”, she gives a quality, cohesive and immersive listening experience to her audience.
By Mia Rodriguez and Roxana Vasquez
Jun 8, 2024
Three fun things to do this weekend to take your mind off of school

Three fun things to do this weekend to take your mind off of school

From thrilling basketball games to a classical symphony concert, there’s plenty to do that will allow you to de-stress this weekend.
By Roxana Vasquez, Staff
Feb 23, 2024
An ethereal garden of “Orquídeas” blooms in Kali Uchis’s new album

An ethereal garden of “Orquídeas” blooms in Kali Uchis’s new album

The release of Uchis’s fourth studio album leaves fans wanting to listen to it on repeat until the end of time.
By Roxana Vasquez, Staff
Feb 2, 2024
Three things to do that will boost your mood this weekend

Three things to do that will boost your mood this weekend

From art museums to bus tours, these events will bring your mood from 0 to 100.
By Roxana Vasquez, Staff
Jan 26, 2024
From true crime to boundless comedy, these podcasts are a surefire way to keep yourself entertained for hours.

Five popular podcasts that are sure to keep you on the edge of your seat!

Podcasts are great to entertain yourself with and play as background noise while doing your homework. These are my top recommendations.
By Roxana Vasquez, Staff
Jan 12, 2024
The Vannaires performing "Here Comes the Sun."

Enjoying the festivities at the “Warm Winter Wishes” choir concert

A wonderful winter concert before the long winter break thrills students with festive tunes.
By Roxana Vasquez, Staff
Dec 15, 2023
The Spider-Man universe of Miles Morales is fun and unique, different from other adaptations of the famous web slinger. Specifically, the unique artistic direction the movies take add depth to each of the characters featured in the trilogy.

Taking a look back into the Spider-Verse

Breaking down what makes Miles Morales’s Spider-Man trilogy so unique through his latest movie.
By Roxana Vasquez, Staff
Dec 6, 2023
Five things that will thankfully save you from boredom on Thanksgiving

Five things that will thankfully save you from boredom on Thanksgiving

From car shows to music tours, film festivals to sports championships, there is no shortage of things to keep you entertained during the nine-day school break.
By Roxana Vasquez, Staff
Nov 18, 2023
A group of filming trucks parked outside the main building, with a film crew unloading various pieces of equipment Monday and Tuesday.

The mystery of filming on campus solved

After less than a week of the SAG strike reaching an end, film crew are already back on campus, taking up much of the quad and a portion of the bungalows with large cameras, lighting equipment and countless actors.
By Madison Thacker and Roxana Vasquez
Nov 15, 2023
Addison Cudd belts out a number in her audition for "Sweeney Todd."

Auditions start for spring musical

The auditions are happening all of this week in room 303 after school, testing students on their singing and dancing skills for a chance at joining the school's production of "Sweeney Todd."
By Roxana Vasquez, Staff
Nov 13, 2023
Three thrilling things to do this Halloween weekend

Three thrilling things to do this Halloween weekend

Here are three tricks (or treats) you can do this weekend that will get you into a spooky mood.
By Roxana Vasquez, Staff
Oct 27, 2023
LA is offering numerous Halloween events to keep you entertained over this weekend.

Three bone-chillingly fun things to do this weekend

From skin-crawling activities to fresh farmers markets, there's plenty to save you from boredom this weekend.
By Roxana Vasquez, Staff
Oct 6, 2023
Olivia Rodrigo dropped her new album "GUTS" on Sept. 8, drawing fans in with her melancholic tone and nostalgia.

“GUTS:” A musical roller coaster 

Melancholy and regret reverberate within the lyrics of Olivia Rodrigo’s newest album.
By Roxana Vasquez, Staff
Oct 6, 2023
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