The Point

The Point

The Point

Water: Can You Taste the Difference?

Ryan Olarte, Writer September 21, 2018

Many people are particular in what water they choose to will drink and what they will refuse to drink. The price of water is generally determined by the quality and taste of the bottle. Voss is one of...

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Cancellation of Netflix Shows Causes Unhappy Students

Isabella Firmani, Writer September 21, 2018

Out of nowhere, many PVHS students have found their favorite shows go missing from the Netflix catalog. It’s a frustrating situation, often with no clear answer. Every month, Netflix users encounter...

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A Night for Parents to Go Back to High School

Isabella Ruiz, News Editor September 20, 2018

As PVHS students and teachers adjust to new schedules, tonight parents will get their own taste of the excitement at Back to School Night. A significant and anticipated tradition of all high school...

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“Crazy Rich Asians” Earns Crazy Rich Applause

Sarah Liu, Writer September 20, 2018

In an industry where success is defined by numbers, “Crazy Rich Asians” has proven to be a hit, not only in the box office, but also among audiences of all ages. Since opening on August 15, the...

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Amazonian Invasion

Kevin Bailey, Writer March 1, 2018

The e-commerce company, Amazon, started by billionaire Jeff Bezos has dominated the internet retail business for several years. Recently, Amazon released a new product called the “Echo.” The Echo allows...

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Tesla’s Slow Stock Race

Nik Tempereau, Writer March 1, 2018

Everybody knows Tesla as the sleek, fast electric car but what people don’t know is that Tesla is in the middle of a financial crisis. People don't realize that Tesla is having financial problems because...

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Vow to Go Vegan

Amanda Houtz, Writer January 31, 2018

Living in California, it seems like everyone is going vegan these days, or at least attempting some variation of it. Because of the intensity of the trend and the volume of converts, the word “vegan”...

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Making A Model Student

John Hilden, Writer January 31, 2018

Here at PVHS, competitive academics and athletics have students striving to meet the expectations of their teachers, parents, and peers. But what features really make up the ideal student?  Every teacher...

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Award Season is Here

Jacob Dominguez, Writer January 31, 2018

The awards season is in full swing, and with programs like the Golden Globes, Grammys, Emmys, and Oscars, fans of all forms of entertainment are sure to be glued to the TV. The Golden Globes went as...

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The Fight for Net Neutrality

Hailey Blanchette, Writer January 31, 2018

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released the final repeal order to the public on January 5. The order went into detail on how Internet Service Providers (ISP) will be placed under jurisdiction...

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Net Neutrality Should Be A Right, Not A Privilege

Seren Cho and Seren Cho January 31, 2018

In mid-December, the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) voted to repeal Net Neutrality. This repeal, prompted by FCC chairman Ajit Pai, has caused much controversy among Americans. Net Neutrality gives...

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Is the End of TV Near?

Phoebe Lai, Writer January 31, 2018

The entertainment world has become a much more broad network in just the past decade. Several more companies with access to recorded television and movies have developed and are becoming more popular in...

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