The Point

The Drama Behind Dahmer

Breaking down the resurgence of serial killers in the media

Eva Yancheson, Reporter • November 10, 2022

From 1960 to 1994, American serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer took the lives of 17 men and boys. Dahmer’s crimes run deeper than the murders themselves; they sliced open messily done stitches, exposing ...

Faceless Celebrities

The internet’s unattainable beauty standards

Sophie Sun, Reporter • November 10, 2022

“Why does he look like a bunch of Shrek villains combined into one person?” An angsty teenager is hunched over their phone, viciously typing out yet another Tweet to contribute to the vast array...

Pint-Sized Stories: Fall Sports Montage

Luka Ardon and Chloe Choi, Centerspread Editors • October 7, 2022

Underclassmen Should Be Given A Chance at Off-Campus Lunch Passes

Aaron Propst, Reporter • October 7, 2022

This year, the campus supervisors have begun to more stricltly enforce rules that state that freshman, sophomores, and juniors cannot leave campus during lunchtime. However, rules for leaving campus...

To Snooze or Not to Snooze?

How the new state-wide schedule change has improved students’ mental health

Aidan Shen, Reporter • October 7, 2022

As the 2022-23 school year kicks off, Palos Verdes High School implemented a new bell schedule in response to the state law introduced to give students extra sleep before class. The previous bell...

Students Give Their Opinion on Popular Scary Movies

Kelly Donahue, Features Editor • October 7, 2022

A Quiet Place “I think any John Krasinski movie is really well made and I love Emily Blunt. I think it’s different from your normal scary movie because you really have to pay attention and it really...

A Letter From the Editors

District’s Decision to Change Elementary School Music Program Closes the Door to Artistic Exploration

Lucia Ruiz and Amber Chen, Editors-in-Chief • October 7, 2022

You may forget the name of an 18th century composer, but you will never forget the joy of playing Hot Cross Buns on your fourth grade instrument of choice. The Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School...

Temperature Makes a Difference

Students suffer from lack of AC in classrooms

Quinn Kearns, Social Media Editor • October 7, 2022

Along with the increasing temperatures in California, our students’ tolerance to this harsh weather is decreasing. Returning to school after a long summer under intense UV rays is hard, especially...

STAY IN YOUR LANE

Time to Fix PV High’s Parking Problem

Eva Mayrose, Opinion Editor • October 7, 2022

“Late again, I see,” your first period teacher says as you walk into the room after a grueling battle for a parking space. “I know, I know, but you should really see the never-ending...

Pint-Sized Stories

Chloe Choi and Luka Ardon, Reporters • April 7, 2022

Stifling Children’s Freedom

Parents Should Give Their Children More Freedom to Develop Interests and Personal Viewpoints

Sophie Stoddart, Reporter • April 7, 2022

All parents want their children to be successful and prosperous. Parents have the obligation to help guide their children through life, and instill in them the lessons and wisdom they have acquired during...

Survival Skills

Practical Skills Every High Schooler Should Learn

Amber Chen, Opinion Editor • April 7, 2022