• May 26SPORTS Dance company auditions will be held on May 31st at 3:40 P.M. in Ms. Hula's room.
  • May 26CAMPUS All late work is due on May 31st.
  • May 23CAMPUS You can now purchase dance show tickets. $8 presale, and $10 at the door.
  • May 23CAMPUS Today's spirit day is walking yearbook Wednesday. Wear a white shirt and get people to sign it.
  • May 18SPORTS Soccer tryouts for boys and girls is on May 18th from 4pm to 5:30 pm.
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Shaan Bhatia

Shaan Bhatia, Online Editor-in-Chief

Shaan Bhatia is the Online Editor-in-Chief for The Mirror. He is a senior in his second year of publication. Shaan has previously worked on other publications at his previous school as both an editor and a business manager. Outside of school, Shaan continues working on his pilot's license, taking his car for long drives along Pacific Coast Highway, writing for his personal car blog and watching sports. 

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In order to save water, some experts suggest planting drought tolerant plants in gardens.

California is in its most extreme drought in 126 years

By Shaan Bhatia, Online Editor-in-Chief
Published May 9, 2022

LAUSD will drop indoor mask mandate

By Shaan Bhatia, Online Editor-in-Chief
Published Mar 20, 2022
Backpack searches: A matter of security or a violation of student privacy?

PRO | CON: Backpack searches

By Shaan Bhatia and Ani Tutunjyan
Published Mar 3, 2022
Senior Jacob Eddy-Watkins receives a medal, along with all other members of the team for making it to the city championships.

BOYS BASKETBALL | Wolves lose to the Unicorns in CIF Championship

By Shaan Bhatia and Nathan Han
Published Mar 2, 2022
Destinys layered necklace sold immediately after being posted.

Destiny’s Jewels: The world’s her oyster, she’s the pearl

By Diana Zalmanov and Shaan Bhatia
Published Feb 7, 2022
The 2017-18 boys basketball team is one of the most successful teams in school history.

BOYS BASKETBALL | The Wolves are on fire with a four-game win streak

By Shaan Bhatia, Online Editor-in-Chief
Published Jan 31, 2022
The girls who showed up for tryouts were assigned numbers and evaluated by coaches.

SOFTBALL | The Wolves return to the diamond after a two year hiatus

By Shaan Bhatia, Online Editor-in-Chief
Published Jan 27, 2022
Coach Evan Porter showing off his championship ring for basketball.

BASKETBALL | Wolves claw back to win against San Fernando

By Shaan Bhatia, Online Editor-in-Chief
Published Jan 21, 2022
NEGATIVE! At-home tests issued by the district are the newest approved form of baseline testing.

At-home covid testing kits now available to students and faculty

By Shaan Bhatia, Online Editor-in-Chief
Published Jan 7, 2022
Before turning the page, we reflect on the stories that affected us the most.

The Mirror 2021 | Top Stories

By Shaan Bhatia, Online Editor-in-Chief
Published Jan 3, 2022
A demonstration by students after the Parkland shooting shocked people across the nation.

We do not feel safe on campus

By Kimberly Luna and Shaan Bhatia
Published Jan 2, 2022
Make sure to study! Students will have two finals everyday for three days!

The final stretch of the semester

By Shaan Bhatia and Angelina Kanno
Published Dec 15, 2021
Anti-vaxxers protest against vaccine mandates outside of LAUSDs main offices in Los Angeles.

500 LAUSD employees laid off after refusing to get vaccinated

By Shaan Bhatia, Online Editor-in-Chief
Published Dec 10, 2021
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.

Omicron: The newest covid-19 variant

By Shaan Bhatia, Online Editor-in-Chief
Published Dec 10, 2021
Vaccination stations set up in the small gym allow for students and adults to get vaccinated ON campus safely.

Covid vaccinations required for in-person learning next semester

By Shaan Bhatia, Online Editor-in-Chief
Published Nov 19, 2021
Lights and Color! Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is known for its variety of colors and oil lamps lighting up the night.

The Festival of Lights: Everything you should know about Diwali

By Shaan Bhatia, Online Editor-in-Chief
Published Nov 5, 2021
Print Editor-in-Chief Ani Tutunjyan and Layout Editor Antony Nepeyvoda show off their awarding-winning newspaper.

Another win: The Mirror named Best High School Newspaper by LA Press Club

By Shaan Bhatia, Online Editor-in-Chief
Published Oct 19, 2021
Ouch! A person is awaiting her jab of the covid-19 vaccine.

Do students & faculty agree with mandatory vaccines?

By Shaan Bhatia, Online Editor-in-Chief
Published Sep 11, 2021
English teacher Jon Peterson and a student are taking the covid-19 test on the quad on May 12.

Nine covid-19 cases confirmed during first week of in-person instruction

By Shaan Bhatia and Ani Tutunjyan
Published Aug 22, 2021
For the first time in over a year, the VNHS campus has opened its doors for students to return to campus under covid guidelines.

I am a junior, yet I have never been on campus.

By Shaan Bhatia, Online Editor-in-Chief
Published Jun 9, 2021
Superintendnent Austin Beutner (RIght) and Principal Gardea (Left) poses for a portrait outside of Van Nuys High School.

The magnet program is awarded one of the best in the nation

By Shaan Bhatia, Online Editor-in-Chief
Published May 17, 2021
As tiktok rises in popularity, teens must figure out if they can control the amount of time they spend on the app.

National R*pe day | Fake news!

By Shaan Bhatia, Online Editor-in-Chief
Published Apr 23, 2021
CDC issued vaccine passport after taking a covid-19 vaccine.

One step closer to normal

By Shaan Bhatia, Online Editor-in-Chief
Published Apr 7, 2021
Changes made to the Monday bell schedule

Changes made to the Monday bell schedule

By Shaan Bhatia, Online Editor-in-Chief
Published Jan 24, 2021
Students attempt to find ways to cope with the stress of school.

Failing grades lead to second chances

By Shaan Bhatia, Online Editor-in-Chief
Published Dec 17, 2020
PEXELS | ROSEMARY KETCHUM

A vote for Trump means…

By Shaan Bhatia, Online Editor-in-Chief
Published Nov 17, 2020
Presidential election results may not be available until Nov. 12.

Election anxiety continues as Americans await presidential election results

By Shaan Bhatia, Online Editor-in-Chief
Published Nov 5, 2020
President Trump gives Oracle-Walmart deal his blessing, allowing its millions of active users to continue to create and watch content on the app.

TikTok ban averted

By Shaan Bhatia, Online Editor-in-Chief
Published Sep 20, 2020
CSUN ASCE will hold an engineering panel for attendees to ask panelists about their college experience and future endeavors as engineering students.

CSUN’s virtual engineering event approaching

By Shaan Bhatia, Online Editor-in-Chief
Published Sep 19, 2020
Zoom bombs

Zoom bombs

By Shaan Bhatia, Online Editor-in-Chief
Published Aug 31, 2020
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