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Living the Double Life: A Teacher and a Student

John Hilden, Staff writer November 3, 2017

Can you imagine teaching nearly two hundred students while still managing the stress of college level curriculum?   Laura Palosaari, a third year teacher here at PVHS, faces the challenge of teaching...

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Sweet Treat for St. Patty’s

Sophie Piller, Writer February 19, 2017

Each year on March 17, the citizens of Ireland along with the Irish-at-heart across the world celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. With approximately 34.7 million citizens with Irish ancestry in the U.S., this...

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Sleep Deprivation in Teens

Sleep Deprivation in Teens

Lauren Jai, Writer February 19, 2017

     With five tests a week, homework lasting until midnight, and projects due the next day, we students rarely ever have a break from school. According to the NationSleepFoundation.org, teens need...

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Author Harper Lee, who wrote To Kill a Mockingbird, is pictured at the Stage Coach Cafe in Stockton, Ala., in August 2001. The surprise sequel, Go Set a Watchman, will be published July 13. (Terrence Antonio James/Chicago Tribune/TNS)

Hania Taduran, Writer January 14, 2017

    The novel To Kill a Mockingbird written by Harper lee gives the readers a look at racism through the eyes of children Jem and Scout Finch. The book is set in the 1930s, during the Great Depression....

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Transportation worker Mark Reistetter gives a Reno, Nev.-bound truck driver his options at a checkpoint closing all northbound traffic at US 395 and state route 203 near Mammoth Lakes, Calif., on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017. (Brian van der Brug/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

Winter weather is finally in California

Audrey Chung, Writer January 14, 2017

     Many people favorite the cold, but with California’s history with the weather they can never know what to expect. For the ones who love winter, it seems it will be this winter that will make...

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Is Winter Break Too Short?

Lauren Jai, Writer January 10, 2017

 Winter break is a transition from school’s neverending tests, homework, and studying, to opening presents, being with family, and time for fun holiday traditions. However, do students think that winter...

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Night of Poetry at PVHS

Michael Lui, Writer December 12, 2016

     Palos Verdes High School is home to many talented and special students of all genders and backgrounds. However, these students often don’t have a platform or a place where they can display their...

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Ways to earn money outside of school

Maddy Bohannon, Writer December 1, 2016

     Need a simple way to earn some extra cash? Lots of high school students want a way to earn a little dough without committing to a proper job. These simple jobs can help teens decide on a future...

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Tradewinds Slam Poetry Night

Jamie Doo, Writer November 15, 2016

     The Tradewinds is holding a Slam Poetry Night on Tuesday, November 29th in the OAR, from 6:30 - 8:00 pm. All students wishing to perform their piece must inform Ms. Pavelka in Room 415. This event...

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Veteran’s Day

Maddy Bohannon, Writer November 15, 2016

     Veterans Day is much more than just a day off of school. This special day is recognized annually on November 11th, in order to honor the courageous military soldiers that have served or are currently...

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Thanksgiving traditions

Maddy Bohannon, Writer November 15, 2016

     Thanksgiving is a very important holiday to celebrate. Family and friends gather and give thanks for the best parts of their lives. There are so many traditions that are done annually, bringing...

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Career Club

Maddy Bohannon, Writer November 14, 2016

     Our school is known to stand out for its amazing academics, incredible sports, and fun atmosphere. Part of the fun atmosphere includes the wonderful clubs that are offered, and one in particular...

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