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The Mirror

FROM MAGIC TO MEDIOCRITY

The iconic studio Disney strives to extend
the enchantment of
beloved stories, but
there’s an unfortunate
pattern of creative
missteps.

The real reason Disney keeps producing terrible sequels

By Daimler Koch, Online Editor-in-Chief Jun 9, 2023
The entertainment company’s push for profits has left countless fans with abhorrent content and many of its employees with little control over the stories they’ve created.
A Taco Bell hard-shell “Crunchy Taco” with ground beef, lettuce and cheddar cheese.

Foreign fast food just… doesn’t hit the spot

By Destiny Reveles, Staff Writer May 19, 2023
Many restaurants and food companies take traditional dishes from other cultures and adapt them to fit the American appetite, often altering the original recipe and ingredients.
There has never been a single standard of beauty; the standards have changed based on what is most beneficial to the oppressive systems of the time. 

The horrors of beauty standards

By Alexa Ballesteros, Staff Writer May 2, 2023
Beauty standards, the patriarchy’s best friend. It’s sad, really, to see not only what beauty standards have done to our current society, but why they have become the way that they are now.  
Florida governor Ron DeSantis has been in a feud with Disney World over the Reedy Creek Improvement District.

Disney World versus DeSantis: the Battle for Magic Kingdom

By Daimler Koch and Docette Danialypour Apr 17, 2023
Ron DeSantis’s fight over power with Disney World is going to harm the his chances at being elected into office in the future
On social media, he is perceived by his cult-like following as an icon and role model; a self-made man who paved the way for privatized space travel. 

Elon Musk: Praise the vision, not the man

By Angelica Venturina, Print Editor-in-Chief Apr 14, 2023

The abridged version of this article appeared in the Feb. 2023 print edition of The Mirror. This is an uncut version. Everyone knows Elon Musk; multi-billionaire, owner of Tesla and SpaceX and owner...

With ChatGPT’s abilities to write code, talk like a human, and create stories, it poses a risk to jobs like screenwriters, coders and even therapists.

ChatGPT: The AI chatbot that threatens the future of human jobs

By Docette Danialypour, Staff Writer Mar 27, 2023
Just because the AI can talk and write like a human, doesn't mean that it is equipped to replace jobs that require those skills.
Beverly Regino an ap art student, takes us on the journey of the new Ai art generator, and how today's artists are being affected.

AI: Artistic Infringement

By Beverly Regino, Creative Director Mar 3, 2023
As AI-generated art becomes more prevalent, questions arise about the legal and ethical implications of these 'artificial artists' and their potential impact on copyright laws.
From left to right: Steve Jobs, co-founder of Apple and CEO of Pixar; Edwin Catmull, computer scientist and one of the original animators at Pixar; and George Lucas, creator of Star Wars and original owner of Pixar. All three played pivotal roles in the creation of the animation company and its most influential product, RenderMan.

The geek, the Jedi, and the animator

By Daimler Koch, Online Editor-in-Chief Feb 27, 2023
The fascinating alliance that changed the film industry
I’ve always loved the characters of Sherlock Holmes and Hercule Poirot. They’re both well-written and a delight to read about in their many adventures.

The beaming brilliance of Holmes and Poirot

By Daimler Koch, Online Editor-in-Chief Jan 20, 2023
Sherlock Holmes and Hercule Poirot are the two most famous (fictional) detectives out there, and there’s no reason not to love them.
The mastermind behind Quick Take reveals some unfinished business

The Quick Take files: the lost articles of Daimler Koch

By Daimler Koch, Online Editor-in-Chief Jan 12, 2023
The author of Quick Take reveals the stories that time (almost) forgot
People with lower financial statuses might face a challenge when the season of giving rolls around and people are expected to give gifts. 
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Holiday Gift-Giving is giving stress to those with less

By Docette Danialypour, Staff Writer Dec 21, 2022
Gift-giving during Christmas can feel like such a dreadful expectation, especially for those who don’t have the money to spend on gifts.
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
Openly racist remarks from three Hispanic L.A. City Council members were leaked in a recording, forcing former Council President Nury Martinez, who represents much of Van Nuys, to resign her post.
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