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A Weighty Price Tag:

How the polarized body positivity movement is intertwined with consumerism
Ella Sherry, News Editor March 18, 2024

According to today’s standards, if you always eat a salad for lunch and go to the gym three times a week, you are honoring your body.  Similarly, if you eat McDonald’s every day for dinner and...

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Circle of Safety or Invasion of Privacy?

Life 360 Has Backfired
Ruby Mayrose, Reporter March 18, 2024

For years since its creation, Life360 has hindered teens’ freedom and allowed for overbearing parents to take control of their kids’ lives. The app provides parents with unnecessary information about...

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Circle of Safety or Invasion of Privacy?

Life 360 Got it Right
Quinn Kearns and Design Editor March 18, 2024

All teenagers want is privacy, but is that what they really need? Although privacy is important, so is safety. When parents use Life360 as a tool rather than a weapon, it becomes something important when...

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Pint Sized Stories: The Stanley Cup Connoisseur

Chloe Choi, Editor-in-Chief March 18, 2024

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The Comeback of Rom-Coms: Are They Actually Overrated?

Holly Alexander, Reporter/Social Media March 18, 2024

Romantic comedies the past 10 years haven’t been the same as the older 2000’s one once produced.  When a new romcom comes out these days they are never as good as the old ones used to be.  Netflix...

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Activist or Actor: Should Celebrities Speak Out?

The Silent Struggle: Why Celebrities Must Use Their Voice
Jason Lee, Reporter March 18, 2024

In a world where socioeconomic status and influence equate to power, celebrities stand at the top with the unique ability to foster a positive change.  These individuals have fan bases that stretch...

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Activist or Actor: Should Celebrities Speak Out?

Why Talk When You Have Nothing To Say?
Aidan Shen, Opinion Editor March 18, 2024

The war raging between Israel and Hamas has sparked intense conversation and split Americans over what should and shouldn’t be said. Prominent celebrities have a huge influence on the public due to their...

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Magic In A Cup:

A Stanley Sensation Satire
Jaden Kim, Reporter March 18, 2024

The Stanley cup is the best one you’ll ever buy. These cups have been a figure of worship to their consumers, who really love the stunning design  and functionality.  There was even a viral video...

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Award Shows Are More Than The Outfits

Zara Deen, Reporter March 18, 2024

Every year, millions of people all around the world flood to watch their favorite celebrities get recognized for the work and talents they bring to the industry.  Whether it be the Grammys, Oscars,...

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A Letter To the Editors:

Ms. Lewis Gives The Inside Scoop On What Colleges Really Want To See
March 18, 2024

I was encouraged to see the “Letter From the Editors” op-ed in the December 2023 issue of The Point. Finally, I thought, students (and hopefully parents/guardians) are beginning to realize that the...

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A Letter From the Editors

Chloe Choi and Jonathan Liu March 18, 2024

If you surveyed random PVHS students how many of them would have any basic cooking skills? A general knowledge on how to safely use power tools? The ability to choose which over-the-counter medication...

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Pint Sized Stories: The Great Streaming Service Debate

Chloe Choi, Editor-in-Chief March 18, 2024

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