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The Student News Site of Van Nuys High School

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The Student News Site of Van Nuys High School

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Baron Kim

Baron Kim, Staff

An avid korean drum player, Baron Kim is a news and features writer at The Mirror. He is a junior in his second year of journalism. He enjoys playing the drums, trying new food, and watching sci-fi shows in his free time. Outside of journalism, he is involved in JROTC and National History Day. He plans to pursue a career in cybersecurity.

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ATURDIDOS Y CONFUNDIDOS El i-Ready ha sido criticado por ajustar los planes de lecciones de los estudiantes basándose en su rendimiento en la prueba diagnóstico. Muchos estudiantes nunca vuelven a la sitio web para tomar los cursos proporcionados.

Listo o no, aquí viene: El nuevo examen estandarizado de LAUSD incita controversia

By Baron Kim and Delmis Vaquerano
Apr 16, 2024
DAZED & CONFUSED The i-Ready has been criticized for adjusting lesson plans for students based on their performance on the diagnostic test. Many never go back on the website to actually take those courses.

i-Ready or not, here it comes: LAUSD’s new standardized test kindles controversy

By Baron Kim, Staff
Apr 16, 2024
William Billy Ridder is a janitor at the school who dresses in the emo style. He embraces the lifestyle, enjoying a vibrant clubbing nightlife that led him on a journey of self-discovery.

Custodian Billy Ridder: embracing the emo lifestyle

By Baron Kim, Staff
Mar 19, 2024
Black History timeline: The Civil Rights Movement

Black History timeline: The Civil Rights Movement

By Baron Kim and Haik Ushaglyan
Feb 23, 2024
MonopolyGO has monopolized the school gaming scene

MonopolyGO has monopolized the school gaming scene

By Baron Kim, Staff
Feb 4, 2024
Estudiante Dwayne Famenia, contrincante en el debate del Sr. Ferrin, argumentando que la Generación Z no es más perezosa que las generaciones pasadas y que, de hecho, la Generación Z es más exitosa que las generaciones anteriores a pesar de las dificultades adicionales.

Debate de la hora del almuerzo: ¿Es la Generación Z más perezosa que otras generaciones?

By Baron Kim, Staff
Dec 11, 2023
Student Dwayne Famenia, Mr. Ferrin’s debate opponent, arguing that Gen Z is not lazier than past generations, and that Gen Z is, in fact, more successful than past generations in spite of extra hardships.

Lunchtime debate: Is Gen Z lazier than other generations?

By Baron Kim, Staff
Dec 11, 2023
Senior Nadia Gruhlke practices ballet outside of school, immersing herself in the art and winning competitions and scholarships while shes at it.

Ballet beyond the bell

By Baron Kim, Staff
Dec 5, 2023
RESTLESS NIGHTS Even at low decibel levels, nighttime noise can interfere with brain activity and impact sleep.

Headphones are killing your brain

By Baron Kim, Staff
Nov 21, 2023
A box of human blood waits to be transported from the small gym during the Blood Drive on Nov. 14.

ASB holds annual blood drive, sees overwhelming turnout

By Baron Kim, Staff
Nov 15, 2023
PLUGGING IN: One of the districts new electric school buses recharges at one of the 18 new charging stations that were recently installed at the Gardena Bus Yard in South L.A. LAUSD plans to completely electrify the fleet stationed in Sun Valley by 2026 by adding 180 new electric buses.

LAUSD’s Electrification Program: Steering into a sustainable future

By Baron Kim, Staff
Nov 15, 2023

Easing back into normalcy: LAUSD relaxes pandemic policies

By Baron Kim, Staff
Aug 25, 2023
Due to the recent release of generative voice cloning technology, social media platforms experienced a surge in AI-generated music content.

Artificial cacophonies: the downbeat of AI-generated music

By Baron Kim, Staff
May 31, 2023
The contract, which was years in the making, will give wage increases and appreciation bonuses for SEIU employees.

BREAKING NEWS: SEIU Local 99 and LAUSD reach tentative deal with pay raises, bonuses, and health benefits

By Baron Kim, Staff
Mar 24, 2023
One LAUSD staff member balances on his unicycle on the streets of Van Nuys. Behind him, a crowd of people hold signs that read, “PAY US! RESPECT US!”.

Third day’s a charm: Faculty continue strike for fair pay and improved conditions

By Lindsay Han and Baron Kim
Mar 23, 2023
LAUSD staff members carry umbrellas while quickly running across the street while dressed in red.

Still striking: Teachers stand strong on day two of walkout.

By Lindsay Han and Baron Kim
Mar 22, 2023
Hundreds of LAUSD staff members make a sea of red while huddling together in the rainy weather. A faculty member happily holds up a peace sign.

Class dismissed: teachers take to the streets on first day of strike

By Lindsay Han and Baron Kim
Mar 21, 2023
The L.A. zoo offers captivating exhibits for a plethora of animals.

L.A. Zoo, NHMLAC and La Brea Tar Pits offer free admission to students

By Baron Kim, Staff
Mar 20, 2023
Van Nuys High School under lockdown after suspected armed student

Van Nuys High School under lockdown after suspected armed student

By Lindsay Han and Baron Kim
Feb 16, 2023
After facing several days of unrest and protest, District 6 City Councilmember and Council President Nury Martinez was forced to resign because of comments that disparaged Blacks, Oaxacans, Armenians and gays.

Racism: Alive and well behind the scenes at City Hall

By Baron Kim, Staff
Oct 13, 2022
(left to right) Students Anthony Sanchez, Helen Sanabria, and Jaslene Fernandez use makeshift devices to cool down.

SoCal heat wave leaves students sweltering

By Baron Kim and Cristian Mejia
Sep 9, 2022
ASB hosts the very first pep rally on Friday, Aug 26 during lunch in the Quad area to announce the start of the football season. While marching band was not able to perform, the cheer team and student body showed up to show support for the Wolves.

The Wolves are back ready to attack

By Angelica Venturina, Angelina Gevorgyan, and Baron Kim
Aug 27, 2022
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