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Year of the Pig: 2019 Predictions

Lauren Jai, Features Editor • December 21, 2018

2019 is the Year of the Pig. While it is highly unlikely for any of us current students to have the zodiac sign of a “pig” due to our ages, we all have something in common: a wish for a great and...

Holiday Season Brings Winter Wonderland to LA

Lauren Jai, Features Editor • December 21, 2018

In Los Angeles, there is a plethora of fun holiday events to attend. Although Los Angeles may not have the white Christmas that you dream of, activities still abound. Take a look at some of LA’s greatest...

Pink PVIT and WISE Pave the Way for Women Engineers

John Kim, Writer • December 3, 2018

STEM has long been a male-dominated field, and although there has been a recent increase of women in STEM, women are still undoubtedly a minority in it. Some of the problems stem from the fact that...

Colleges Welcome the LGBT+ Community

Natasha Stein, Writer • December 3, 2018

As seniors are beginning to apply for college, some students find it more difficult to find a school that will support their needs. Students in the LGBTQ community search further to find a school that...

What Are You Thankful For?

McKinley Pieper, Photo Editor • December 3, 2018

Sea Kings had a week off to reflect on what they were most thankful this past Thanksgiving break. My friends and family Ashley Alvarez (11) Just Dance Kate Hoyne (10) Living in Palos Verdes Josh...

Seniors Shed Light on the Stories of PVHS Students

Kyle Ahn, Writer • December 3, 2018

Here at PVHS, everyone has a story. These stories can be hard to find or be unheard of to the whole school. This is where social media site, Humans of PVHS, comes into play. Seniors Max Stafford and Tim...

Photographer Travels Across the Globe

Lauren Jai, Features Editor • October 22, 2018

This summer, PVHS Senior Caroline Turnbull attended the National Geographic Student Expeditions Camp in Australia from the end of June to mid-July for 20 days. When she heard about this camp from her...

A Sea King’s Search for Strength

Gabby Rudy, Writer • October 22, 2018

As PVHS senior Tally Gonzales began tackling her college essays this past summer, something she was prompted to ponder time and time again was a facet of her identity that was unique to her. While...

Teachers Expand Student Education by Giving Them the Opportunity to Travel

Chloe Lendi, Writer • October 22, 2018

Teachers are approaching education in a different way by giving their students a worldly experience. Instead of teaching the traditional way, teachers want to explore the outside world with their students...

Students Rush to Join Clubs This Week

With so many different ways to get involved on campus, Sea Kings took time on lunch this week to sign up for new clubs. Here are just a few of them!

Emily Typrowicz and Sarah Liu • October 22, 2018

Ted-Ed Club The variety of clubs at Palos Verdes High School means endless opportunities for Sea Kings interested in exploring new passions. For sophomore and TED-Ed club president Taylor Stroud,...

How Much Does Social Media Play a Role in College Admissions?

Camilla Manis, Writer • October 22, 2018

Before one clicks the little post button, it is essential to keep in mind the appropriateness of the content because once something is out in the unrelenting media world, it never can be undone. As...

PVHS Drama Brings Shakespeare to Life

PVHS Drama performs Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Performances run from October 26-28 and November 1-4.

Natasha Stein, Writer • October 22, 2018

Come down to the theater! The Palos Verdes High School Drama program presents A Midsummer Night’s Dream by famous poet and playwright William Shakespeare. The loved and well-known comedy takes the...