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Mhar Tenorio

Mhar Tenorio, Online Editor-in-Chief

Mhar Tenorio is the Online Editor-in-Chief for the Mirror website. As a part of the journalism program since his freshman year, Mhar started as a writer for the Features and News departments. This is his third year in journalism. He has won a number of individual writing awards, including First Place in news writing at the CSUN Fall regional write-offs. Besides writing, Mhar enjoys drawing and graphic design. His future plans include pursuing a degree and a career in the field of art.

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The stay-at-home order was initially reinstated on March 19.  It was extended until May 15. And now, it may last three more months.

“Stay-at-Home” order likely to extend until August, according to a LA Public Health official

Dr. Barbara Ferrer, the director of the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, said that the stay-at-home order and restrictions for may be in place for three more months. 
By Mhar Tenorio, Online Editor-in-Chief
May 12, 2020

WATCH:
District Superintendent Austin Beutner addresses summer school and online learning

District Superintendent Austin Beutner revealed details about new classes for summer school students and other updates.
By Mhar Tenorio, Online Editor-in-Chief
May 11, 2020
Van Nuys High School Main Building in Van Nuys, California.

Van Nuys High becomes ACS WASC accredited until 2023

The Accrediting Commission for Schools Western Association of Schools and Colleges granted recognition to Van Nuys High School until June 2023.
By Mhar Tenorio, Online Editor-in-Chief
May 6, 2020
A sample of the slide each senior will get during virtual graduation.

Details unveiled regarding senior virtual graduation

Before the senior assembly was abruptly cut, Principal Yolanda Gardea was able to reveal details on how the virtual graduation will look like.
By Mhar Tenorio, Online Editor-in-Chief
May 5, 2020
An infographic describing how ventilators work.

INFOGRAPHIC: Helping a person breathe

Ventilators have become a critical tool for keeping covid-19 patients in critical condition alive. How do they work?
By Ani Tutunjyan and Mhar Tenorio
Apr 22, 2020

WATCH: California Congressman Tony Cárdenas addresses high school seniors

United States Representative Tony Cárdenas released a video urging high school seniors to complete their work.
By Mhar Tenorio, Online Editor-in-Chief
Apr 15, 2020
Charging Chromebooks

Principal to be on campus for two days to distribute Chromebooks and HotSpots

Principal Ms. Yolanda Gardea will be at school to distribute tools necessary to complete online work. 
By Mhar Tenorio, Online Editor-in-Chief
Apr 14, 2020

LAUSD schools to close for the rest of the school year and other updates

Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, LA Unified School District Superintendent Austin Beutner announces the closure of all LAUSD schools for the rest of the school year and updates towards the future of instruction.
By Mhar Tenorio, Online Editor-in-Chief
Apr 13, 2020
The header for the LA Students Most in Need Fundraiser on their website.

LA Unified and partners raise money for “students in need”

LAUSD partners with CBSLA, iHeart Radio and the LA Chargers to raise over $1 million for students and families through "LA Students in Need."
By Mhar Tenorio, Online Editor-in-Chief
Apr 8, 2020

LA Public Health Officials urge residents to skip grocery shopping during “critical week”

"If you have enough supplies in your home, this would be the week to skip shopping all together," said Dr. Barbara Ferrer, Director of Public Health.
By Mhar Tenorio, Online Editor-in-Chief
Apr 7, 2020
Van Nuys High School Main Building in Van Nuys, California.

Schools to be closed until May 1, Superintendent Beutner announces

LAUSD schools will be closed until at least May 1, District Superintendent Beutner announced on Monday amid the coronavirus outbreak.
By Mhar Tenorio and Ani Tutunjyan
Mar 23, 2020
Students Bella Thomas and Julian Berger may face college loan discrimination.

Could where you go to college come back to bite you when you graduate?

Loans firms may be discriminating against students attending Historically Black College and University and Hispanic Serving Institutions by increasing their fees and interest rates.
By Mhar Tenorio and Stephanie Caceres
Mar 18, 2020
Californians would be able to cast their ballots for the primary elections until Tuesday, March 2.

Everything You Need to Know About the CA Primary

Learn where you can vote and who’s running to secure the Democratic nomination for the 2020 Presidential Election later this year.
By Ani Tutunjyan and Mhar Tenorio
Mar 2, 2020
The National Merit Scholarship program aims to reward high-achieving high school students through scholarships. 

Two Students Declared Finalists for National Merit Scholarship

Seniors Phillip Hyon and Nathan Oh advanced from semi-finalists to finalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program.
By Kayla Lee and Mhar Tenorio
Feb 18, 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 to the Top

Students celebs find fame online 15 seconds at a time.
By Estefania Lopez and Mhar Tenorio
Feb 18, 2020
Coronavirus, Influenza, Whooping Cough Target: You

Coronavirus, Influenza, Whooping Cough Target: You

How you can be targeted by the coronavirus, the flu and the whooping cough.
By Mhar Tenorio and Ani Tutunjyan
Feb 13, 2020
(L to R) Kathy Duong, Andy Joachin, Ayisha Harris, Tracy Del Castillo, Giovanni Grajeda, Alesya Sumantri, Shreya Nair, Mhar Tenorio, Matthew Kawashiri and Coach Jonathan Mitchell.

[Photo] Academic Decathlon Advances to State Competition

By Ani Tutunjyan, Executive Editor & Print Editor-in-Chief
Feb 12, 2020
ASB Holds Pep Rally for Winter Sports

ASB Holds Pep Rally for Winter Sports

The Associated Student Body held a Pep Rally for Winter Sports Teams on Friday, Jan. 24th.
By Mhar Tenorio and Ivan Delgado
Jan 26, 2020
Students partying together in a tight hundle during the last homecoming dance hosted at school pre-pandemic on Nov. 2, 2019.

Students celebrate Día de los Muertos with the Homecoming dance

With over 950 tickets sold, this year's Homecoming became the biggest school event ever.
By Mhar Tenorio and Ani Tutunjyan
Nov 4, 2019
A satellite image from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) showing the Saddleridge brush fire.

UTLA protests against LAUSD’s decisions during the Saddleridge Brush Fire

The Saddleridge Brush Fire led to poor air quality and unpleasant smells throughout areas of the Valley. LAUSD, however, chose to continue instruction.
By Mhar Tenorio and Ani Tutunjyan
Oct 15, 2019
With a later start time, buses will have to change their routes to accommodate with the new schedule.

New Law Will Require California High Schools to Start Later

Gov. Gavin Newsom signs SB 328 into law, mandating middle and high schools to start school at a later time.
By Ani Tutunjyan and Mhar Tenorio
Oct 15, 2019
Superintendent Austin Beutner with student journalists Saul Vega, Valeria Luquin and Mhar Tenorio. (l

A Day With Beutner

Filling in the position as a student journalist, I had the opportunity to follow and report on Beutner’s first day back at work. Here’s how it went.
By Mhar Tenorio, Online Editor-in-Chief
Sep 24, 2019
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