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Sadie Hawkins Tradition Broken: Bring it Back

Sierra Namvari, Photography Editor February 8, 2023

Every now and then at PVHS, the winter formal is a “Girls ask Guys” event theme.  Although it is widely assumed that the Sadies tradition happens every four years, it is actually less of a scheduled...

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A Letter From the Editors

Amber Chen and Lucia Ruiz, Editors-in-Chief February 8, 2023

College application preparation feels like it starts at birth. It’s very overwhelming and feels like you need to do everything and anything just to stick it into your application for one single admissions...

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Pulling Sticks: A Satire On Group Projects

Luka Ardon, Centerspread Editor February 8, 2023

I feel my cheeks flushing red with nervousness as my teacher, Mrs. Pine pulls out sticks to assign us groups for the final project.  Finally, after what seems like an eternity, she pulls out a stick...

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Historic Sites That Won’t Be Here For Much Longer

Quinn Kearns, Social Media Editor February 8, 2023

Many opportunities, like traveling in ruins, have been revoked due to disrespectful acts of vandalism from tourists.  Locations in both Syria and Croatia have been damaged and can no longer be appreciated...

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The Dangers of Immoral Influencers

Not everyone deserves a platform
Aidan Shen, Reporter February 8, 2023

Social media has long since had a hold over Gen Z as their primary source of timely news, ideals, and even personal values to incorporate into their lives.  Furthermore, I have also seen multiple examples...

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Pint-Sized Stories: The Christmas Party

Chloe Choi and Luka Ardon, Centerspread Editors December 16, 2022

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A Literary Tragedy

What students are losing by reading euro-centric works
Ella Sherry, News/Online Editor December 16, 2022

Some of the most widely read high school core texts are novels like “The Catcher in the Rye,” “The Great Gatsby,” “Lord of the Flies” and many of Shakespeare’s plays. What do these all have...

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Just Stop Oil: Controversial Climate Protests Are Unproductive

Olivia Kao, Reporter December 16, 2022

From making decorative posters with meaningful sayings, such as “There is No Planet B!," marching through streets, boycotting certain environmentally harmful products, or even going vegan are all common...

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A Letter From the Editors

Amber Chen and Lucia Ruiz, Editors-in-Chief December 16, 2022

In an effort to alleviate the stress that comes with menstruation, the Palos Verdes Organization of Women plans to provide free sanitary hygiene products in girls’ bathrooms across campus through regular...

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Actress Letitia Wright’s Talent Shines in New “Black Panther” Film

Aidan Shen, Reporter December 16, 2022

Actress Letitia Wright has big shoes to fill. After the premier of Marvel’s “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” on Nov. 11, 2022, fans have eagerly scrutinized her performance in hopes that she upholds...

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A California Weather Update: Nothing’s Changed

Eva Yancheson, Reporter December 16, 2022

It’s the holiday season on the California coast, where the only snowfall you can count on is the occasional ash storm from one of our yearly fires! Ranging from 60-70, California winters are pretty intense....

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2022 Album Review: Hits and Misses

Quinn Kearns, Social Media Editor December 16, 2022

This year has been full of new releases and new hits. Some of our long time favorites like Beyonce and newer artists like Rosalia, have come out with albums that helped us power through 2022. Starting...

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