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A Response to Racism

Akunnia Akubuilo, Guest Writer May 22, 2019

Senior Class President Akunnia Akubuilo pens an open letter about her experience as an African-American student at PVHS. To Whom It May Concern, As a Black student within a predominantly White school...

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Teachers know best…

May 22, 2019

Graduating Sea Kings can still learn some life lessons from their teachers “Leave the world a better place than you found it. That’s your job” - Ms. Varela  “Getting to know your professors...

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Starry Skies and Heart Eyes

Phoebe Lai, Editor-in-Chief May 22, 2019

On Saturday May 18, 600 PVHS students attended the “Wish Upon A Star” Prom at the USC Wallis Annenberg Building in Downtown LA.  

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Seniors Celebrate I Declare Day

Phoebe Lai and Sarah Liu May 21, 2019

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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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