Olamide Olumide, Editor-in-Chief
Government faces shutdown as funding deadline looms
Essential services like Social Security and military to continue
Wolves fall to Kennedy Cougars in 3-0 home volleyball match
Fans reflect on the team’s performance in home game
Van Nuys High School’s Coach Cox recognized for leadership by Los Angeles Chargers
Voting for Chargers Coach of the Week ends Sept. 17 at midnight
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk assassinated during Utah debate event
Kirk’s death sparks reactions from Van Nuys High School students and renews discussions about political violence in the U.S
Casi inseguro
Las nuevas políticas federales provocan un descenso de la asistencia y el cierre de escuelas en Los Angeles
Borderline unsafe
New federal policies spark attendance drops and school closures across L.A
Racial slur misuse persists in student community
Promoting open dialogue to address language misuse
Inside the mind of Gen Alpha
Labeled as entitled, children born between 2010 and 2025 face various levels of hate from older generations.
Exploring the cultural nuances of Black and African Americans
Understanding cultural pressures and expectations
Rise of explicit content in YA books sparks parental concern
Young readers face new challenges with mature content in fiction
Modern family pressures to pick a career
Societal and familial pressures impact career decisions
The American Dream: It’s time to wake up
The promise of the American dream seems to be an illusion for any person not white, rich or born in America.
Back to reality: Your dream college might not be the right fit for you
Attending a prestigious school like Harvard is the dream of many high schoolers, but for most, it may be better to set sights on a community college instead.
Focusing attention on the reality of ADHD
Millions of people in the United States struggle with ADHD, spreading awareness and better understanding its symptoms can go a long way in helping those who suffer as a result.
Helping the homeless
Housing instability and homelessness disproportionately affect LGBTQIA+ youth. Clubs on the VNHS campus collaborate to aid the troubled youth through fundraisers and donations.
Doing the impawsible
Special education teacher and dog breeder Ms. Karin Bryne hits a milestone achievement, with three of her dogs being invited to compete in the prestigious event.
Goins gone missing?
Our Journalism advisor was nowhere to be found. Then, against all odds, he spawned.
The N-word
The N-word, a topic of contentious debate, has seen its use spiral upward among non-Black students, effectively devaluing the meaning of the word among the Black community.
The trials and triumphs of teaching
The after-effects of the UTLA strike have left LAUSD teachers with a better salary than before. Nevertheless, pupil problems still plague them, especially among newer teachers.
Del pasado al presente: Mes de la Historia de la Mujer
El club Women Make Change (WMC) ayuda a las mujeres a encontrar su confianza interior y les enseña sobre importantes figuras femeninas. Los miembros del club participaron en el acto del Día Internacional de la Mujer el 7 de marzo.
Observing Women’s History Month with the Women Make Change club
The Women Make Change (WMC) club helps women find their inner confidence and teaches them about important female figures. The club’s members participated in the International Women’s Day event on March 7.
A new principal takes the wheel
Ms. Kimberly Noble holds down the fort as acting principal while staff and students anticipate the return of Principal Lourdes De Santiago.
What gift should you get your valentine?
Stressed out about what to get for that special someone? We can help you with that! Take our two-minute quiz to find out what gift you should surprise them with for Valentine's Day.
Tea time or flat white?
Uncovering the history behind America and England’s feud over tea versus coffee.
The reason why Gen Alpha is hated by the internet
The children responsible for the Sephora kid pandemic and the iPad kid stereotype have been the talk of social media. Their immature behavior is the root of the problem.
Inside the brain of a sneakerhead
A shoe collector reveals what makes her hobby special to her and the challenges of being a footwear aficionado.
Decline in enrollment leads to teacher displacement
A dropoff in students attending this school has led to budget cuts affecting both pupils and staff drastically.
Fun in the sun at Freshman Funday
Freshmen have fun and explore our school's clubs at Freshman Funday.
Two teens stabbed on the campus quad during nutrition
A fight broke out that led to a stabbing on campus, severely injuring a total of four students and necessitating a lockdown.
La verdadera razón por la que se canceló Homecoming
Un problema de papeleo y la amenaza de mal tiempo contribuyeron al retraso del evento.
The real reason Homecoming was postponed
A paperwork issue and the threat of inclement weather contributed to the event's delay.
Covid-19’s possible comeback
The recent resurgence of Covid-19 makes Californians wonder if dropping all Covid-19 precautions was a smart move.
Club rush stirs up excitement on the quad
New and returning clubs set up tables on the quad in an effort to attract new members.
Hurricane Hilary could hit Hollywood
The National Hurricane Center predicts heavy rain, strong winds, with a side of hurricane. Could school be cancelled? Hard to predict.
The impact of attendance: More than just marks
Punctuality has an unseen influence on school revenue.
Science Bowl team competes at regionals
Science Bowl is an exhilarating Jeopardy-style competition that immerses participants in the vast realm of science. Each year, schools from across the district come together for a battle of knowledge and know-how. The ultimate prize is an invitation to the National Tournament.
Repeating history? No, receding history
Eighth graders declining test scores might cause issues for them as incoming freshmen.
Lockers! Lockers! Lockers!
Students and their relationship with their lockers.
Balancing school and work: High school students discuss the challenges and benefits of working while in school
According to an Instagram poll conducted on campus, of the 199 responses received, 28 percent of students said they have paying jobs outside of school.
Hawkins High School students visit The Mirror
Hawkins High School visited Van Nuys High School’s journalism class to explore the inner workings of the class and what it takes to achieve success as a paper.
Teacher shortage: It’s everywhere
Covid, the economy and personal circumstances cause a crisis in education.
Building a car with his bare hands
Warrakan Nate’s journey in building his own car has finally led him to be able to drive his own creation.
Light hail showers over Van Nuys High School
Students and faculty enjoyed a pleasant surprise of snow-like hail during lunch.
California’s bizarre blizzard adventure
In light of a severe storm, the National Weather Service has issued a blizzard warning in some parts of Southern California.
Everything you need to know: Winter Formal
The what, where, why’s and how's of the winter formal.
California declared in state of emergency as rare rain storms leave 12 dead and 120,000 without power
President Biden issued a State of Emergency warning for California earlier this week due to the rain.
Heavy rain leads to colossal crashes
Every winter, car accidents in California take a drastic increase because of the rainy weather.
Honoring the dead with a lively celebration
Van Nuys High School goes all out in celebrating Día de los Muertos
Re-restorative action against conflicts on campus
On Tuesday, Oct. 18, a physical altercation broke out on the quad between two students. Measures were taken to provide adequate punishment for the students involved.