![In order to save water, some experts suggest planting drought tolerant plants in gardens.](https://vnhsmirror.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/pexels-teona-swift-6912856-e1651699440653-820x900.jpg)
California is in its most extreme drought in 126 years
LAUSD will drop indoor mask mandate
![Backpack searches: A matter of security or a violation of student privacy?](https://vnhsmirror.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/pexels-stanley-morales-1454360-900x600.jpg)
PRO | CON: Backpack searches
![Senior Jacob Eddy-Watkins receives a medal, along with all other members of the team for making it to the city championships.](https://vnhsmirror.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/boys-basketball-championship-1-bella-900x720.jpg)
BOYS BASKETBALL | Wolves lose to the Unicorns in CIF Championship
![Destinys layered necklace sold immediately after being posted.](https://vnhsmirror.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Destinyjewels-775x900.jpg)
Destiny’s Jewels: The world’s her oyster, she’s the pearl
![The 2017-18 boys basketball team is one of the most successful teams in school history.](https://vnhsmirror.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/stategame-e1520545048516.jpg)
BOYS BASKETBALL | The Wolves are on fire with a four-game win streak
![Coach Evan Porter showing off his championship ring for basketball.](https://vnhsmirror.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/DSC_2344-900x582.jpg)
BASKETBALL | Wolves claw back to win against San Fernando
![NEGATIVE! At-home tests issued by the district are the newest approved form of baseline testing.](https://vnhsmirror.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/66328203141__F2BAEC4A-1026-4320-8C36-D09F3E4631DA-900x675.jpg)
At-home covid testing kits now available to students and faculty
![Before turning the page, we reflect on the stories that affected us the most.](https://vnhsmirror.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/2-900x387.png)
The Mirror 2021 | Top Stories
![A demonstration by students after the Parkland shooting shocked people across the nation.](https://vnhsmirror.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/17.jpg)
We do not feel safe on campus
![Make sure to study! Students will have two finals everyday for three days!](https://vnhsmirror.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/pexels-zen-chung-5538572-900x600.jpg)
The final stretch of the semester
![Anti-vaxxers protest against vaccine mandates outside of LAUSDs main offices in Los Angeles.](https://vnhsmirror.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/VACCINE-MANDATE-PROTEST-900x600.jpg)
500 LAUSD employees laid off after refusing to get vaccinated
![According to the South Africa Center for Epidemic Response and Innovation, scientists say that there are about 50 different mutations. For reference, the Delta variant had about nine mutations in its genome.](https://vnhsmirror.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/omicorn.jpg)
Omicron: The newest covid-19 variant
![Vaccination stations set up in the small gym allow for students and adults to get vaccinated ON campus safely.](https://vnhsmirror.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/image-3-900x601.jpg)
Covid vaccinations required for in-person learning next semester
![Lights and Color! Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is known for its variety of colors and oil lamps lighting up the night.](https://vnhsmirror.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/pexels-udayaditya-barua-4078516-900x600.jpg)
The Festival of Lights: Everything you should know about Diwali
![Print Editor-in-Chief Ani Tutunjyan and Layout Editor Antony Nepeyvoda show off their awarding-winning newspaper.](https://vnhsmirror.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/IMG_3187-675x900.jpeg)
Another win: The Mirror named Best High School Newspaper by LA Press Club
![Ouch! A person is awaiting her jab of the covid-19 vaccine.](https://vnhsmirror.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/pexels-gustavo-fring-3985170-900x600.jpg)
Do students & faculty agree with mandatory vaccines?
![English teacher Jon Peterson and a student are taking the covid-19 test on the quad on May 12.](https://vnhsmirror.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/IMG_1830-900x596.jpg)
Nine covid-19 cases confirmed during first week of in-person instruction
![For the first time in over a year, the VNHS campus has opened its doors for students to return to campus under covid guidelines.](https://vnhsmirror.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/vNHS-1024x494.png)
I am a junior, yet I have never been on campus.
![Superintendnent Austin Beutner (RIght) and Principal Gardea (Left) poses for a portrait outside of Van Nuys High School.](https://vnhsmirror.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/DSC_0228-900x605.jpg)
The magnet program is awarded one of the best in the nation
![As tiktok rises in popularity, teens must figure out if they can control the amount of time they spend on the app.](https://vnhsmirror.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/50179261657_c2fd0329d6_o-900x600.jpg)
National R*pe day | Fake news!
![CDC issued vaccine passport after taking a covid-19 vaccine.](https://vnhsmirror.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/FIXED-card-bhatia.jpg)
One step closer to normal
![Changes made to the Monday bell schedule](https://vnhsmirror.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/pexels-olya-kobruseva-5417622-601x900.jpg)
Changes made to the Monday bell schedule
![Students attempt to find ways to cope with the stress of school.](https://vnhsmirror.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/pexels-andrea-piacquadio-3807738-900x600.jpg)
Failing grades lead to second chances
![PEXELS | ROSEMARY KETCHUM](https://vnhsmirror.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/pexels-rosemary-ketchum-1464220-900x636.jpg)
A vote for Trump means…
![Presidential election results may not be available until Nov. 12.](https://vnhsmirror.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/pexels-element-digital-1550336-900x601.jpg)
Election anxiety continues as Americans await presidential election results
![President Trump gives Oracle-Walmart deal his blessing, allowing its millions of active users to continue to create and watch content on the app.](https://vnhsmirror.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Screen-Shot-2020-02-12-at-2.31.17-PM-900x597.png)
TikTok ban averted
![CSUN ASCE will hold an engineering panel for attendees to ask panelists about their college experience and future endeavors as engineering students.](https://vnhsmirror.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/pexels-jeswin-thomas-3781346-586x900.jpg)
CSUN’s virtual engineering event approaching
![Zoom bombs](https://vnhsmirror.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/nuclear-explosion.jpg)