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The Point

The Point

Get Your Acts Straight!

A contextual explanation of the Insurrection Act of 1807. I’ll let you decide if you need to be worried.
Aurora Khatibi Garrity, Reporter June 1, 2020

Last Monday, President Trump threatened to impose on America the Insurrection Act of 1807, which, thanks to unreliable media and uneducated opinions, has been wrongly labeled as complete martial law. The...

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Celebrating Life, not Death

Amanda Houtz, Staff writer December 3, 2017

Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a Latin American tradition, and is dedicated to the gathering of family and friends to remember those who have passed. It is celebrated all over the world...

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Hedwig and The Angry Inch Review

Seren Cho, Writer November 15, 2016

     The national tour of the hit musical Hedwig and the Angry Inch premiered November 1st at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre. This revival stars Glee’s Darren Criss as Hedwig and Tony award winner...

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Beach Goth: Halloween’s Music Festival

Fiona K., Writer October 18, 2016

      There is a crossroad between ghosts and Gucci Mane.  That crossroad is located at Santa Ana’s most popular music venue, The Observatory.  Once a year since 2012, The Observatory has hosted...

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Hakuna Matata!! – The Lion King to be Remade

Jacob Dominguez, Writer September 30, 2016

     Fresh off the roaring success of The Jungle Book, Disney is looking to adapt one of their most successful movies into live action, The Lion King. On Wednesday, the day of the announcement it was...

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UC Irvine’s Team of Brains, not Brawn

Cashel Downs, Writer September 30, 2016

PV High School has a surplus of sports teams, many of which have Frosh-Soph, Junior Varsity, and Varsity teams. There are even a few spaces for golf and rugby on this already very extensive list. However,...

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Upcoming Art Exhibits

Marina DuVernet, Photographer September 30, 2016

If you’re an art enthusiast like me and have some time on your hands, then you’re in luck. I’ve handpicked a collection of the best local art exhibits for you to visit. The artists featured in these...

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Rogue One: A Story of Courage

Jacob Dominguez, Writer September 30, 2016
One would think maybe another Star Wars film should wait a few more years, but it looks like the Star Wars hype train (or hype starspeeder) is just getting started and is ready to jump into hyperspace.
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Game Review: Ori and the Blind Forest

Cashel Downs, Writer September 28, 2016
Does anyone remember those 2-D, pixelated platform games? Early Super Mario, Metroid, and Castlevania?. In multiple gaming review sites, Ori and the Blind Forest is being called the “Metroidvania” of the current generation console. Combined with Metacritic’s rating of 88% and Steam’s rating of 10/10, it’s safe to say that this title is a compliment.
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Kubo and the Two Strings: The Magic of Storytelling

Movie Review - Kubo and the Two Strings
Jamie D. September 19, 2016
Set in wondrous, Edo-era Japan, Kubo (Art Parkinson) the main character, is a young boy living a quiet life with his sick mother. With the music from his magical instrument, a shamisen, Kubo uses origami to create his story.
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The Underexposed Art

The Underexposed Art

Tanya Wadhawan, Staff Writer June 9, 2014

Shoot the sibling. Frame the parents. It will be over in a flash. No, Sea Kings I am not suggesting murder. With summer rolling around why not try something new like film or photography? You may...

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Spring Fashion

Spring Fashion

Taylor Morris, Staff Writer March 12, 2014

Spring is here again which means it’s time to store away your scarves and coats and bring out your skirts and blouses. With summer just around the corner, here are some of the looks you will...

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