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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

Students make a splash with summer jobs

Students make a splash with summer jobs

Kymberli Cleveland, Staff Writer May 23, 2025

Many MHS  work at Deep River Waterpark, having fun and making new experiences.  “I picked this job because I felt like working at a waterpark would be a really fun experience especially for my first...

Senior walk-around brings nostalgia to upcoming graduates

Senior walk-around brings nostalgia to upcoming graduates

Eleanor Lotkowski, Staff Writer May 23, 2025

Schools were full of cheers, applause, hugs, and high-fives when the class of 2025 walked down the halls as they reminisced their childhood during the senior walk-around. Many seniors felt an overwhelming...

Aiden Jackson, Peace Finley, Avion Matthews, Tyler Hasley, his parents, and Amy Shollenberger at the airport to leave for the Galapagos Islands.

MHS students explore life, culture, and nature in the Galapagos Islands

Divine Atkins, Staff May 15, 2025

Traveling thousands of miles off the coast of Ecuador, a group of Merrillville High School students traded their classrooms for coastlines this spring as part of a once in a lifetime cultural learning...

Stars shine bright with Met gala fashions

Journey Thomas, Staff Writer May 14, 2025

As Rihanna walked out on the red carpet, fans weren’t just shocked at her amazing outfit, but they were shocked to see baby #2!  The Met Gala is an event hosted at the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s...

Isaiah Harvey (far left) receives a check from the Society of Innovators at Purdue Northwest.

Sophomore recognized for invention designed to save lives

Divine Atkins, Staff Writer May 12, 2025

Merrillville High School sophomore Isaiah Harvey is working on a set of haptic devices designed to assist hard of hearing youth and individuals with dementia in emergency situations. His idea emerged after...

Matthew Maldonado and Joy Cantu have known each other since they were young children.

High school relationships bring out the best in these couples

Eleanor Lotkowski, Staff Writer May 11, 2025

Seniors Joy Cantu and Matthew Maldonado have been together for almost three years but their time in wrestling has kept them close since childhood. Always being part of the same team, over time their feelings...

‘Tis the season for senioritis

Paige LaBelle, Editor May 6, 2025

With approximately 20 days left of school until graduation, the class of 2025 is undergoing a serious case of senioritis. Procrastination, motivation on the decline, and a dwindling attendance—all of...

Assigning homework becomes balancing act

Assigning homework becomes balancing act

Amillio Nesbitt, Staff Writer April 27, 2025

Homework remains to be a talked about topic in education, with opinions varying widely among students and teachers. For some, it is an essential tool for learning and preparation; for others, it feels...

Students show off their dresses at last year's prom.

Perfect prom takes lots of planning with an eye on fashion

Janiah Washington, Staff Writer April 27, 2025

For many high school seniors, Prom is more than just a dance. It’s a milestone. From extravagant dresses, makeup, hair, to planned out send offs. With budgets getting up thousands of dollars and months...

Meet this year's Prom candidates

Meet this year’s Prom candidates

Staff Report April 25, 2025

Prom is just a week away. Let's take a minute to get to know the candidates for Prom Queen and King.   Candidates for Prom Queen Divine Atkins Tell me about your involvement here at MHS. At...

Members of the mock trial team receive their award at the State competition.

Mock Trial team makes their mark at State competition

Journey Thomas, Staff Writer March 28, 2025

When the members of the mock trial heard their team being called for 5th place at the state competition they almost didn’t believe they’re ears.  “I literally lost my mind because I thought —...

The faculty watches as the seniors miss a shot during last year's game.

It’s all fun and games on Friday as seniors take on faculty

Kai Westbrooks, Staff Writer March 26, 2025

The trash talking has already begun as the school gets ready for the student vs. faculty basketball game. “The staff is always cheating,” Senior Coach Kylie Wells said, echoing a common complaint...

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