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The Mirror

The Student News Site of Merrillville High School

The Mirror

The Student News Site of Merrillville High School

The Mirror

Jaleeya Reyes displays her favorite energy drink.
Students enjoy jolt from energy drinks despite side effects
Alicia Martinez, Editor • October 9, 2025

Just walking into school you can spot dozens of students carrying coffee or energy drinks. Some of these drinks contain more milligrams of caffeine...

Amity Lauzon, right, and Meagan Thomas lead the pack in a recent Cross Country meet at MHS. Lauzon is the new Sectional Cross Country champion.
Junior runner soars to front of the pack
Isaiah Harvey, Staff Writer • October 23, 2025

Junior runner Amity Lauzon made school history this season by breaking the girls cross country record with an impressive time of 18:53, cementing...

The shower scene in Psycho ushered in a new era of horror films.
A new sense of dread emerges from today’s horror films
Isaiah Harvey, Staff Writer • October 28, 2025

Horror movies have been keeping audiences awake at night for generations, but the way they scare us has changed dramatically over time. From...

Mr. Taylor receives his award from the Harbor Freight Tools representative.
Mr. Taylor recognized with national award for teaching excellence
Donald Hoffman, Staff Writer • October 9, 2025
Important mission drives S.A.V.E. club
Alex Farina, Staff Writer • September 23, 2025
U.S. ICE: Protectors or Oppressors?
Mirrror Editorial October 28, 2025
Elimination of DEI programs ultimately harms students
Isaiah Harvey, Staff Writer • May 11, 2025
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