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Rebuilding Communities

The devastating aftermath of the L.A. Fires
Ruby Mayrose, Centerspread Editor February 7, 2025

Starting on January 7, several major wildfires broke out in the Los Angeles area, burning over 40,000 acres of land, resulting in 29 casualties (as of January 27, 2025) and displacing thousands of families.  Entire...

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First Responders Face Unprecedented Events In Midst of L.A. Fires

Zoe Barton, Reporter February 7, 2025

On the morning of January 7, the National Weather Service issued a red flag warning to most of the LA area, alerting residents of severe high winds expected throughout the city that night.  By the...

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Education Over Expenses

Hailey Kim, Opinion Editor February 7, 2025

College applications shouldn’t feel like a luxury, but for many students, that’s exactly what they’ve become. With application fees as high as $90 per school—plus the cost of sending test scores,...

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Sea Kings Celebrate Chinese New Year

Eason Kaewprasert, Photo Editor February 7, 2025

During late January to early February, people around the world celebrate Chinese New Year. Also known as Lunar New Year, people mark the beginning of spring and reunite with family. It’s  commonly celebrated...

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The Block Blast Craze

Kelly Bojorquez, Reporter February 7, 2025

It has become practically impossible to ignore the popularity surrounding Block Blast. From the crowded school hallways to social media, this mobile game has seemingly blown up overnight, grabbing the...

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Seeing Into The Future:

What Will the Next Big Trends Be?
February 7, 2025

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Shelter Pets Find New Homes After Fires

Cat Allocco, Reporter February 7, 2025

The recent California wildfires have mounted to levels of irreparable damage and hardship for those affected. Entire communities have turned to ash, and many have lost everything, including their pets.  The...

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More Than a Box of Cookies

An iconic Girl Scout tradition
Genie Choi, Reporter February 7, 2025

American culture has long had Girl Scout Cookies, and they are well-liked.  But these cookies mean more than just something tasty. They represent a business effort led by girls and are linked to leadership...

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AVID Teams up with Dual Enrollment

Charlie Russo, Reporter February 7, 2025

The process of signing up for college courses can be difficult, but signing up for it through PV makes it much easier.  Dual enrollment is the process of signing up for college courses as a high school...

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Be There or be Square: Formal at the Ovation Square

Valerie Villegas, News Editor February 7, 2025

Inspired by the suspenseful and exotic missions of British spy James Bond, this year’s Winter Formal seeks to mimic the elegant, luxurious theme found among the various “James Bond” films. Winter...

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The Increasing Competition of College Applications

James Lew, Features Editor November 14, 2024

Nowadays there are many challenges in the years leading up to the increasingly competitive landscape of college applications, with acceptance into students’ dream schools seeming more like a pipe dream.  Every...

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Soarin’ Over PVHS

Lexi Johnson's exhilarating flight career
Ella Gardner, Reporter November 14, 2024

Lexi Johnson is a senior on the school volleyball team who has another passion: flying. She has enjoyed flying and piloting for many years. “Aviation is rooted deeply within my family; I will become...

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