The Point

Deep Dive Into Taylor Swift’s “Midnights”

Quinn Kearns, Social Media Editor • November 10, 2022

Taylor Swift is arguably one of the most influential women of the decade. Not only does she write her own music, but she tells a story through it as well. “Midnights” is an album that tells a story...

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...

Students Share Their Thoughts On Required Reading Books

Luka Ardon, Centerspread Editor • November 10, 2022

English class is something all students have in common. From “To Kill a Mockingbird” to “Catch 22,” there are many books that students are required to read. Core novels connect all PVHS...

Death of Mahsa Amini Sparks Protests In Iran

Sierra Namvari, Photo Editor • November 10, 2022

Soon after the murder of Mahsa Amini on September 16, an outraged group of citizens in Iran decided it was time for things to change. Protests started all over the world in support of Iranian women...

Community to Elect Four New School Board Members

Ella Sherry, News/Online Editor • November 10, 2022

In early November of 2022, voters in Palos Verdes had the chance to elect new PVPUSD school board members. There were three open seats for a four-year term and one for a two-year term. Results have...

PVHS Walk of Fame Installed

Starring influential donors and alum

Lucia Ruiz and Eva Yancheson, Editor-in-Chief and Reporter • November 10, 2022

For years, the PVHS Drama Department has been planning a Sea King Walk of Fame, a Hollywood-style walkway of stars featuring the names of influential patrons. On Thursday, Oct. 29, the Walk of Fame project...

Typrowicz is Quick

Co-captain Jake Typrowicz leads the XC pack

Sophie Stoddart, Reporter • November 10, 2022

Senior Jake Typrowicz is a decorated cross country runner, leading his teammates to success in many races. “Three of us ran the 400 meter and we won first, second, and third in it which was a very...

The More, the Merrier

PV’s student section introduces eight Red Tide Captains, the most in history

Sierra Namvari, Photography Editor • October 7, 2022

Mafalda Corral “I’ve been coming to the football games since sixth grade, with my friends on the left side of the bleachers. From the start I just saw how much fun people were having in the stands…as...

PVHS Girls Volleyball Team Begins Strong Season With a Splash in Hawaii Tournament

Lucia Ruiz, Editor-in-Chief • October 7, 2022

Girls volleyball had a very successful season last year, tying for second in Bay League Championships, placing third in their summer tournament in Hawaii, and beating teams that they had not beaten in...

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...

Getting to Know Ms. Olson

Sophie Stoddart, Reporter • October 7, 2022

Before going to college and pursuing her career as a teacher, Jennifer Olson grew up in Palos Verdes. She went to Silverspur Elementary School, PVIS, and then Peninsula High School when it was the only...

Students Publish Their First Novel Together

Sophie Sun, Reporter • October 7, 2022

Two girls walk side by side outside McDonalds, holding icy McFlurries in their hands as they laugh and snack on the chilly dessert. One is tall, with a black and silver wolf cut and multiple piercings...