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Liberty for Some, but Not for All

Kyle Ahn, Writer May 2, 2019

When the law is not enforced, minorities must make their voices heard. 64 deaths, more than 1,000 buildings looted or burnt to the ground, mandatory curfews, 1,100 marines, 600 army soldiers, and 6,500...

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The Inside Scoop on Journalism Programs

Isabella Ruiz, News Editor May 2, 2019

Motivated to find eye-catching ways to improve the school’s publications, the Triton Yearbook and The Point leaders attended the annual JEA/NSPA Spring National High School Journalism Convention in Anaheim...

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Hawkeye Prevails in Scholar Quiz

Claire Hardesty, Writer May 2, 2019

Some people can compete with ease, while others stand by with gaping mouths. How do these teams prepare for these questions? Are they superhuman or have they painstakingly prepared? This unique...

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Sold Out Footloose Shows Wow Audiences

Phoebe Lai and Isabella Ruiz May 1, 2019

The classic 80’s film about high-schooler Ren McCormack and his struggle to return dancing and rock-and-roll music to his new town is being reclaimed by PV High’s own production of Footloose this Spring.  A...

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A Fan’s Take On Endgame

WARNING: SPOILERS AHEAD!!!
Seren Cho, Copy Editor May 1, 2019

Just last week, the highly anticipated Avengers: Endgame, directed by Anthony and Joe Russo, the last (that we know of) Avengers movie begins right after Infinity War in the MCU timeline. The original...

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The Need to Break Taboo on Periods

Chloe Lendi, Writer April 7, 2019

In spite of all social advancements that have contributed to the better treatment of women today, there still remains a stigma that goes unnoticed because it has been engraved into our society: periods....

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Business at Berkeley

Noah Whang, Sports Editor April 1, 2019

On February 28, students enrolled in PVHS’s Model United Nations [MUN] departed for the annual University of California, Berkeley MUN trip. This annual tradition allows students to experience a new...

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College Admissions Scandal Hits Close to Home

Graydon Leongkaye and Sarah Liu, Writers April 1, 2019

On March 12, the FBI unearthed the largest college admissions scandal in U.S. history. At the time of publishing, 50 people have been charged over the course of the investigation for bribing athletics...

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Sea Kings Saving Lives at the Blood Drive

Isabella Ruiz, News Editor April 1, 2019

For the first time in 16 years, PV High hosted a blood drive in partnership with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, as students rolled up their sleeves to partake in donating a pint of blood.  On March 5th,...

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Voicing Concerns at Capitol Convoy

March 25, 2019

Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District students, educators and administrators took business into their own hands through the annual Capitol Convoy trip from March 19 to 20. Participants traveled...

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Throwback to Palos Verdes, Circa 1900s

Claire Hardesty, Writer February 21, 2019

Early 1900’s: the Palos Verdes Peninsula is residence to 100 families, the roads end on Grand Via Alta Mira, and one family delivers groceries to all of the residents on the hill. Nestled into...

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Lincoln Memorial Incident Sparks Social Media Controversy

Phoebe Lai, Editor-In-Chief February 21, 2019

The infamous standoff that occured on January 18 between three groups representative of clashing principles has fostered a controversy that has countless Americans debating their own thoughts about the...

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