The Point

GSA Members Speak Out in Support of LGBTQ-Inclusive Curriculum

March 14, 2023

In light of a challenge to a book featuring a transgender character, PVHS Gay-Straight Alliance attended the March 8 PVPUSD Board meeting to share their experiences and thoughts on the importance of books...

PVPUSD Students Advocate in Sacramento with Capitol Convoy

Sophie Sun, Reporter • March 14, 2023

Capitol Convoy is an esteemed PVPUSD program dedicated to having students advocate for improvements in their local school district as well as schools throughout California. In the 2023 iteration,...

An American Debate: Gun Control

Sophie Sun, Reporter • February 8, 2023

On Jan. 6, a 6-year-old at Richneck Elementary in Virginia brought his mother’s gun to school and shot his teacher. This shooting has reignited a debate about gun laws and regulations in the U.S., as...

Economic Impacts on Students

Lucia Ruiz, Editor-in-Chief • February 8, 2023

The United States’ economy is one of the most powerful in the world, but that does not grant it immunity from rough patches of inflation or overall weakness. As most consumers are aware, high inflation...

Seattle Schools Sue Tech Companies

Kelly Donahue, Features Editor • February 8, 2023

In recent years, social media has become increasingly popular, especially among high schoolers. Although social media has allowed students to stay connected and has proved to be positive in many respects,...

New York Fashion Week Arrives

Enna Hosoi, Reporter • February 8, 2023

New York Fashion Week is a prominent event that happens twice a year to showcase the art of fashion and designers’ creations, held over the course of a week in New York. The event often features...

Biden at the Border

Hailey Kim, Reporter • February 8, 2023

President Joe Biden made a historic visit to the US-Mexico border on January 8—his first since taking office. He arrived in El Paso, Texas, where he was greeted by Governor Greg Abbott, who has...

California’s Weather Catastrophe

Chloe Choi, Centerspread Editor • February 8, 2023

California is known for its sunny skies, mild temperatures and lack of rain. While this may be true for a majority of the year, heavy winter storms created dangerous floods all over California, from San...

BSU Celebrates Black History Month

Amber Chen, Editor-in-Chief • February 8, 2023

Education Beyond Black History Month onth celebrates the achievements, culture and history of African Americans. It features a new theme every year, this year’s being “Black Resistance.” The...

Hopping Into Year of the Rabbit

Chinese Honor Society Performs at Local Lunar New Year Event

Amber Chen, Editor-in-Chief • February 8, 2023

Fireworks, family and fortune—these are the major components of Asia’s biggest celebration. For many Asian countries, Jan. 22 marked the beginning of a new year, according to the lunar calendar. To...

From A.R.M.Y to Army

BTS to enlist in military

Amber Chen, Editor-in-Chief • December 15, 2022

BTS, the biggest boy band in the world, has finally announced its enlistment in the South Korean military. Four years into their career, in 2017, the seven band members rose to the top of the K-Pop...

What’s The Flush?

Chloe Choi, Centerspread Editor • December 15, 2022

There are a variety of news sources for students at PVHS such as The Point, Live from 205 or the Daily Bulletin, but the most mysterious and accessible news source is The Flush. Found in bathrooms...