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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

John Peters competes in the hurdles last outdoor season. He finished 7th at the State meet last May.

Indoor season an important stepping stone for track athletes

Kyla Degraffenreid March 28, 2025

Cheers echo off the walls, mixing with the starter’s gun and the chatter of determined athletes. In the crowd of chaos, four Merrillville track athletes, Demarco Easter, Jaylen Ramsey, John Peters and...

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...

Photographer makes the most of his shot(s)

Photographer makes the most of his shot(s)

Max Bushnell, Staff Writer February 27, 2025

Kruiz Cooper-Pullen is a normal high school student just like everyone else, but with one exception. He has a very successful and profitable photography business.He has worked for many famous companies...

Pellot caps undefeated season with state title

Pellot caps undefeated season with state title

Pedro Hoefferle-Anaya, Staff Writer February 26, 2025

Last Saturday, history was written as Senior wrestler Adrian Pellot completed his undefeated season with a state championship. He remained No.1 ranked at 165 lbs. throughout his season marking his dominant...

Kendrick Lamar scores with Super Bowl show

Kendrick Lamar scores with Super Bowl show

London Morris, Staff Writer February 23, 2025

Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl halftime performance with SZA was a knockout. It's amazing to think back to his first Super Bowl appearance in 2014,when he joined Imagine Dragons for a quick guest spot. He...

Squid Games picks up with same success

Squid Games picks up with same success

Max Bushnell, Staff Writer February 15, 2025

Season 2 of “Squid Game” was watched over 126 million times in its first week coming out, climbing to the No. 2 most watched on Netflix in its first week out. With the first season being so successful...

Trump making moves from Day 1

Trump making moves from Day 1

Jaden Steward, Editor February 10, 2025

On January 20th, Donald J. Trump took office as the 47th President of the United States. It has been three weeks since his inauguration, and each day, something significant is happening. History and...

Lucrezia Ristorante in Crown Point

Find a special spot for Valentine’s Day weekend

Brice Lundin, Staff Writer February 9, 2025

Valentine's Day is a special day to spend with your loved one and there are many restaurants and fun activities that you can do. One of the best restaurants around here is Lucrezia Italian Ristorante...

Joy Cantu wins state title as team finishes a strong second

Joy Cantu wins state title as team finishes a strong second

Pedro Hoefferle-Anaya, Staff Writer January 24, 2025

Last Friday, senior Joy Cantu made history by winning a State championship in the first annual IHSAA competition for girls wrestling. In Merrillville’s first season they were runner ups marking a...

Jayden Valliant listens to a question with Quiz Bowl teammate Chloe Smith during a recent competition.

Senior wins prestigious scholarship

Paige LaBelle, Editor December 30, 2024

Senior Jayden Valliant has won the Questbridge National College Match scholarship and a full-ride scholarship to Boston College.  Valliant has been working toward this since the middle of his sophomore...

Moana 2: A Vibrant Return to the Ocean

Moana 2: A Vibrant Return to the Ocean

Jordyn Harris, Staff Writer December 17, 2024

Moana 2 brings fans back to the enchanting world of the Pacific Islands, where the spirit of adventure, self-discovery, and courage continues to shine brightly. Directed by the same creative team behind...

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