Earthquake leads to evacuation into the heat
A minor earthquake in southern Calif. caused an evacuation Monday at Van Nuys HS, into the sweltering heat of the outdoors.
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A would-be voter sides with Kamala Harris
A rising senior from the far-west Chicago suburbs weighs in on the likely nomination of Kamala Harris for president.
Student-athletes need rest during summer workouts
Student-athletes generally stay in shape during the off-season in the summer, but taking some time off is important, too.
Long jump personal best takes 1st at IHSA state
The longest long jump at the IHSA state track & field finals this year was made by a senior from Naperville Central HS.
How old is too old? a student asks
Wondering if either Pres Biden or former Pres Trump might be too old for a 2nd term, a new young voter looks deeply at the question.
Multiple journalism awards for Van Nuys HS in Calif.
The staff at <em>The Mirror</em> student news site added trophies from the L.A. Press Club to a case that's already quite full
Students feel the burden of Israel-Hamas war
It can be difficult to talk with students about the Israel-Hamas war. It should be. Here are a few thoughts.
Movie review: Inside Out 2
Students write what they thought of the new release this summer of the movie <em>Inside Out 2</em>, which puts puberty's emotions on the screen.
Why we procrastinate & how to snap out of it
According to some mathematical models developed by a computational scientist, you can train yourself not to procrastinate.
Can generative A.I. be considered ‘creative’?
Whether you think generative AI is conscious or just a tool we humans can use, educators are, in fact, using it.