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New Law Requires Gender Neutral Restrooms in Public Schools by 2026

Valerie Villegas, Reporter • October 30, 2023

On Sept. 23, 2023, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a new law requiring K-12 public schools to accommodate all students by installing gender neutral bathrooms alongside gendered restrooms by July...

Entertainment Strikes Disrupt Fall TV

Sloane Houterman, Reporter • October 30, 2023

On May 2, 2023, the Writer’s Guild of America (WGA) went on strike over labor disputes with the Alliance of Motion Pictures and Television Producers (AMPTP). The WGA negotiated for better pay from...

Biden Administration Announces Office Of Gun Violence Prevention

Sophie Stoddart, Sports Editor • October 30, 2023

In late September of this year, President Biden announced the creation of the Office of Gun Violence Prevention. Its purpose is to improve the safety of students, teachers, families, adults and children...

The $250,000 Bathroom Makeover: PVHS facilities will start getting an upgrade

Holly Alexander, Social Media/Reporter • October 30, 2023

In 2022 the PVPUSD school district granted Palos Verdes High School and Palos Verdes Peninsula High School $250,000 each to upgrade campus bathrooms, splitting $500,000. California State Assembly...

New Upgrades on Campus

Sierra Hickey and Jason Lee • October 30, 2023

Our Sea King Center: The new and improved gym In recent months there have been many new upgrades to the gym, including a new name: the Sea King Center. Other more material upgrades include two new...

Come Meet “The Addams Family”

PVHS Drama Department Premieres Fall Play Starting October 27

Kelly Bojorquez, Reporter • October 30, 2023

The Palos Verdes High School Drama Department is celebrating the month of October with a spooky Halloween-themed musical: “The Addams Family.” This unique play incorporates several dance sequences,...

More Than a Coach

Remembering the Life of Coach Brian Edelman

Aaron Propst, Reporter • October 30, 2023

Former Palos Verdes Varsity basketball coach, Brian Edelman, passed away after a long, grueling four-year battle with cancer. Edelman was very well respected and a beacon of light in the Sea King community....

Seniors Declare Their Future Plans

May 22, 2023

Obesity Rates in U.S. Reach Dangerous Heights

Zara Deen, Reporter • April 14, 2023

Teen obesity rates have been increasing rapidly over the last 50 years, with 17% of the 42 million teens in the U.S. classified as obese, or about seven million obese teens. This is a huge difference...

BTC’s Diversity Week Brings Appreciation and Celebration to Campus

Sea Kings enjoyed celebrating and acknowledging their differences this week with events such as the Buddy Basketball game, multicultural food fair, and writing letters to senior citizens. The week ends with the Day of Silence on Friday, April 14 in honor of the LGBTQ+ community.

April 14, 2023

Biden Administration Approves Willow Project

Sophie Sun, Reporter • April 14, 2023

Crude oil company ConocoPhillips’ Willow Project, a massive oil drilling project in Alaska, was recently approved by the Biden administration despite the huge environmental consequences of the project. After...

Flow on the Go!

PVOW fundraiser puts period products in bathrooms for first time

Eva Mayrose, Opinion Editor • April 14, 2023

If you are someone who frequents the three main girls’ bathrooms on campus, you may have noticed the recent introduction of free period products in each restroom. For those who may not know since...