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An Olivia Rodrigo concert in February of 2024 (Photo by Hailey Kim).

From Viral Sensations to Global Hits

How pop music is shaping culture in 2024
Hailey Kim, Opinion Editor February 13, 2025

After a few years of slower starts and quiet releases, 2024 is shaping up to be a standout year for pop, with the genre making a roaring comeback.  Dubbed the “year of the pop girl,” artists like...

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Solo Acts Rise:

The End of Bands
Ruby Mayrose, Centerspread Editor February 13, 2025

At the turn of the century, alongside the rise of social media and other social platforms, we experienced a drastic change in the way we put out and receive information. This change has directly affected...

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Sabrina Carpenter’s Rise in Pop Music

Genie Choi, Reporter February 13, 2025

In this past year, Sabrina Carpenter’s new album Short n’ Sweet debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart. She also won Song of the Year at the MTV Music Video Awards and won Best New Artist...

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Ava Kordich:

Soccer Star and Influencer
Ivy Ruberg, Reporter/Social Media February 13, 2025

While Palos Verdes High School is known for its star athletes and student scholars locally, there’s a few students here who’ve gained national - or even international - attention.  Meet sophomore...

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The Nostalgia is Real

Kelly Bojorquez, Reporter February 13, 2025

Walking down the halls of PVHS, it’s easy to catch conversations that spark memories of simpler times before tests, homework, and college applications. For many students, childhood was filled with beloved...

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Who are the Real Monsters

The Menendez Brothers or Hollywood
Quinn Kearns, Centerspread Editor February 13, 2025

A case that has reached generational interest has just resurfaced once more. After the biopic series Monsters: A Lyle and Erik Menendez Story was released on Netflix, the morality in question still lingers,...

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Introducing New Sea King Staff

Evalyn Yu, Reporter February 13, 2025

Meet Allison Hardesty, a SAGE therapist with a Master’s in Marital Family Therapy and 13 years of experience teaching AP Psychology.  Hardesty hopes to break the stigma about therapy and emphasize...

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Rebuilding Communities

The devastating aftermath of the L.A. Fires
Ruby Mayrose, Centerspread Editor February 7, 2025

Starting on January 7, several major wildfires broke out in the Los Angeles area, burning over 40,000 acres of land, resulting in 29 casualties (as of January 27, 2025) and displacing thousands of families.  Entire...

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First Responders Face Unprecedented Events In Midst of L.A. Fires

Zoe Barton, Reporter February 7, 2025

On the morning of January 7, the National Weather Service issued a red flag warning to most of the LA area, alerting residents of severe high winds expected throughout the city that night.  By the...

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Education Over Expenses

Hailey Kim, Opinion Editor February 7, 2025

College applications shouldn’t feel like a luxury, but for many students, that’s exactly what they’ve become. With application fees as high as $90 per school—plus the cost of sending test scores,...

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Sea Kings Celebrate Chinese New Year

Eason Kaewprasert, Photo Editor February 7, 2025

During late January to early February, people around the world celebrate Chinese New Year. Also known as Lunar New Year, people mark the beginning of spring and reunite with family. It’s  commonly celebrated...

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Photo by Kelly Bojorquez

The Block Blast Craze

Kelly Bojorquez, Reporter February 7, 2025

It has become practically impossible to ignore the popularity surrounding Block Blast. From the crowded school hallways to social media, this mobile game has seemingly blown up overnight, grabbing the...

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