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The Student News Site of Van Nuys High School

The Mirror

The Student News Site of Van Nuys High School

The Mirror

I hope that the class of 2022 can walk across the stage and receive our diplomas in person.

I want to finish my last semester at school

Continue weekly testing, safe covid protocol and quick response to positive cases, but don’t shut down schools to go back to online-learning.
By Mereline Perez, Staff Writer Jan 31, 2022
Continue weekly testing, safe covid protocol and quick response to positive cases, but don’t shut down schools to go back to online-learning.
BSU (Black Student Union) has one of the strongest club support in the school. Many club members show up at the booth to share their support and club pride.

New and old clubs shine together during Club Rush

❑ PHOTO STORY | ASB hosts the second club event of the year at the quad during lunch on Thursday, Jan. 20. This gave newly created clubs to reach their widest audience at the start of the semester.
By Beverly Regino, Angela Proca, and Isabella Thomas Jan 21, 2022
❑ PHOTO STORY | ASB hosts the second club event of the year at the quad during lunch on Thursday, Jan. 20. This gave newly created clubs to reach their widest audience at the start of the semester.
During the club meetings, we do service projects that we offer volunteer hours for. These projects consist of creating sock puppets and many other arts and crafts.

5 MINUTES WITH…
Operation Smile Treasurer

Anna Khachatryan shares how students in her club are able to impact children all over the world by helping them receive necessary surgeries.
By Diana Zalmanov, Staff Writer Jan 1, 2022
Anna Khachatryan shares how students in her club are able to impact children all over the world by helping them receive necessary surgeries.
MUCH MORE THAN A TEACHER! Mr. Dan Wasserman sees himself as a mentor who advises and supports students by fostering a welcoming and inclusive learning environment.

Q&A | Dan Wasserman: Learning Lab Teacher

"I believe social interaction enriches the learning experience for all involved."
Dec 23, 2021
"I believe social interaction enriches the learning experience for all involved."
The masks of anonymity are used as an excuse by sexist players.

The community of sexist gamers are my real opponents

Freshman Eva Tanguay describes her frustration with the online gamers that utilize toxic commentary and derogatory remarks to prevent a rise in female gamers.
By Eva Tanguay, Guest Writer Dec 13, 2021
Freshman Eva Tanguay describes her frustration with the online gamers that utilize toxic commentary and derogatory remarks to prevent a rise in female gamers.

Cancel culture debate: Can you separate art from the artist?

ASB and JSA ask students and teachers to debate about cancel culture on Wednesday at the small gym. Tickets will be sold for one dollar during nutrition this week.
By Nathan Han, Online Editor-in-Chief Dec 13, 2021
ASB and JSA ask students and teachers to debate about cancel culture on Wednesday at the small gym. Tickets will be sold for one dollar during nutrition this week.
Incidents of racism are everywhere in everyday life. Many minorities constantly feel like they have to battle prejudices to be an American.

How do I deal with racism from someone I thought I could trust?

An Asian-American student processes her volatile emotions in a letter to America after a racist incident left her shaken.
By Fatima Dela Cruz, Guest Writer Dec 6, 2021
An Asian-American student processes her volatile emotions in a letter to America after a racist incident left her shaken.
The senior assembly for students and parents took place entirely on Zoom.

Important dates revealed for Prom, Grad Night and Graduation

The virtual senior assembly informed parents and students about upcoming events and the important details for graduating next semester.
By Nathan Han, Online Editor-in-Chief Oct 31, 2021
Senior Board spoke at the meeting to share how they would be raising funds for the class of 2022 to celebrate their events.
After choosing his perfect pumpkin, Senior Marvin Ocampo prepares a scary idea to paint.

Painting the perfect pumpkins

Designs from today included the poison apple from "Snow White" and Ghostface from "Scream".
By Emma Salehi and Isabella Thomas Oct 26, 2021
❑ PHOTO STORY | The EduCare program held a pumpkin-painting competition after school on Oct. 26. With 150 pumpkins to choose from, two hours and a variety of different paints, lots of students entered the contest.
Esha recommends students join the club because of the unique oppurtunities to help the community.

5 MINUTES WITH…
American Red Cross Club President Mafruha Rahman Esha

Esha voices how her ambition for helping others flows through her veins and prompted her to establish and develop the school’s American Red Cross club.
By Diana Zalmanov, Staff Writer Oct 22, 2021
Running a club is not without its difficulties, but Esha sees the leadership growth of all the members as the most rewarding aspects.
PLAYLIST |  The Mirrors picks to help you survive the semester

PLAYLIST | The Mirror’s picks to help you survive the semester

For many of us, music is what we need to feel good and focused to accomplish all of our goals.
By Kasey Kim, A&E Editor Jan 25, 2021
Spice up your homework session with study music
Connecting her passions with calligraphy

Connecting her passions with calligraphy

Shriya Pattapu talks about exploring one of her hobbies by starting a new club
By Nathan Han, Online Editor-in-Chief Nov 25, 2020
Shriya Pattapu hopes to foster interest in calligraphy among her fellow students.
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