MIR ROR 6 September 2019 Vol. 88 Issue 1
Loma Linda Academy News Reflecting on LLA since 1940
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PUC Publication Workshop By: Olivia Kim
From September 3-5, the journalism and yearbook students of Loma Linda Academy embarked on a trip to Pacific Union College to enroll in their annual publications workshop. Surrounded by lush forests and clear skies, students from all over California were able to participate in professionally-taught classes with subjects catered towards design, writing, photography, videography, and leadership. Multiple classes delved into unique and unusual topics, such as Typography, which taught students how to combine different types of font in order to create a cohesive spread, and how to write credible film critiques that can be taken seriously. Each student was able to learn in an open-minded, interactive environment taught by the top publications experts in the area. Noah Hernandez, the editor-in-chief for the Mirror said “The engagement in the workshops made learning the topics easier. There was a lot of good information to take in, and the conversations held in the classes helped.”
Student Parking
By: Emeka Ikechukwu, Alyka Mendoza and Natlia Rojas Recently the Student Senate passed a petition for designated student parking. There is now a large section of the high school parking lot reserved just for student drivers. Prior to this change, it was difficult for student drivers to find a parking space that was not taken or reserved. To resolve this the Student Senate came up with the solution of reserved student parking. After two years in the making, it has finally been put into action. Because reserved student parking is still in its experimental stage, there are things we should all know. Reserved student parking will help ensure students be able to park closer to the high school campus. The spots are first come first serve, so students that want a good spot
Editor-inChief Noah Hernandez
Copy Editor/ Reporter Olivia Kim
Participants of the workshop got the chance to bond with students from different schools and give each other valuable advice and critique.
especially when we got ice cream at night while we hung out at the cafe for a while.”
Each school was challenged to create their own spread introducing the members of their staff within a limited amount of time, with the best spread being able to win an award after careful consideration from the judges. Jordyn Wright, Lomasphere’s assistant editor said “I loved looking at the ideas and different layout designs. It opened up my mind to different things I never thought I could do for spreads. After all of the day’s work and classes was done, students could visit the top of the mountain to stargaze in an impossibly clear sky, or they could head down the mountain to the small, close-knit town of St. Helena to try out the famous eatery. Alyka Mendoza, a reporter and designer for the Mirror said “I really enjoyed going out to St. Helena for food,
should arrive to school early. To park in student parking, you need a parking permit, and in order to get a parking permit, you need to register your car at the high school office. With most things in life, the reserved parking has rules and restrictions that must be followed to keep the system running smoothly. Students should not be parking in guest or faculty parking just as guest and faculty should not be parking in student parking. If a student car is caught outside the designated spots, the owner of the car will be pulled out of class to put it in the correct section. If it becomes a repeated offence, a meeting with Mr. Fig would be held and the repercussions would depend on the severity, according to Mr. Figueroa. Aiden Walls, junior, said he just recently started driving to school and he likes the idea of designated student parking. He has found it easier to find a parking space than
Designer/Reporter Alyka Mendoza
Photographer/ Reporter Melissaa Gomez
On the last day of the publications workshop, an awards ceremony was held to acknowledge the hard work of each participating school. Loma Linda Academy’s newspaper, The Mirror, won not only the Best Photography award, but also the Best Newspaper award. Our school’s yearbook team, Lomasphere, won the Best Writing award. Each student returned home even more skilled and motivated than ever before, their heads bursting with new ideas and visions for their own yearbooks and newspapers. The PUC Publications Workshop was extremely worthwhile to me, and I’ve learned so many new skills and information that most kids my age never get to experience. Photo credits: Danelle Taylor Johnston
last year. McKenna Davari, junior, drives to school about four times a week and says that for her, finding parking is harder than the previous year. Walls said that he would like to see more unique and customized tags such as a special number on each tag for each individual student driver. Davari likes the designated student parking because it ensures that LLA’s students get the better spots. Her critique is “I think that they shouldn’t charge you a fee just because your car isn’t registered.” Most students seem to be happy with this recent change to life as a high school student at LLA. This is a new system here on our campus, and there are still some modifications to be made. The best way to make these last modifications please everybody is cooperation with the guidelines set in place.
Reporter Emeka Ikechukwu
Reporter Natalia Rojas
Briefs • Handshake was held on August 19, 2019. This event celebrates the start of a new school year. School events like this helps students to socialize with each other. • Labor Day was September 2, 2019. Most Americans across the nation got Monday off of work. • Senior Showcase was September 3, 2019. Although this used to present the senior class officers for the first time, it is now used to celebrate the Seniors. • Both the Mirror and the Lomasphere staff went to PUC September 3-5, 2019 for the Publication Workshop.
Sponsor Danelle Taylor Johnston
Publisher Iveth Valenzuela