The all new Samsung Galaxy Note 7 has been released, but the phone is already seeing technical difficulties. There have been cases of the phone exploding in consumers’ pockets, leaving them injured and without their mobile devices. There have been 92 complaints about batteries overheating, phones exploding, and phones melting; 26 of the reports are…
South Korea in “Overwatch” Fever
Currently in South Korea, a game called “Overwatch” is enjoying immense public popularity. Overwatch is a team-based multiplayer first-person shooter video game that was developed by Blizzard Entertainment. Soon after May 24th, the day it was released, Overwatch overtook League of Legends, a former top game in South Korea, and has become the most played…
Introverts Matter
Your heart pounds as words linger at the edge of your mouth. You put your hand up slightly, and drop it when a classmate speaks, the voices silencing you. You ask yourself ‘Why aren’t you putting up your hand? Why can’t you speak up like others? You’re so quiet.’ It’s okay, you’re not alone. Introverts…
Remember the Titans
On Friday, September 16th, the 25th anniversary of the consolidation, the Palos Verdes Peninsula High School (PVPHS) had a memorable celebration. A football game was held at the PVPHS campus, and high school students from the hill as well as alumni of the high schools before the three school consolidation came together to cheer on…
Valley Philharmonic Orchestra in Full Session
On Sunday, September 11th, the Valley Philharmonic Orchestra (VPO) had its first rehearsal of the fall semester in preparation for its 8th annual Winter Concert. Rehearsing every week on Sundays for three hours at In Christ Community Church, students from numerous schools take part in a collaborative effort to produce harmonious music. Instruments range from…
Remembering 9/11
On Tuesday, September 11, 2001, the Islamic terrorist group, al-Queda, hijacked four airliners and carried out attacks. Two of the four airlines were flown into the World Trade Center in New York City, and the others hit the Pentagon in Washington D.C. Over 3000 people were killed, with about 400 being firefighters and police officers;…
Team 1515
The BHHS Robotics team, also known as Mortorq or Team 1515, has long been an important part of the lives of many students interested in computer science. Team 1515 participates in the FIRST Robotics Competition every year. Robotics, as the name suggests, is mostly about building robots for competitions. The competitions involve a game played…
One of the biggest Korean holidays in Autumn.
Chuseok is one of the biggest and most important holidays in Korea. Family members from all over the country come together to share food and stories and to give thanks to their ancestors. In 2016, Chuseok Day falls on September 15. This year’s full holiday period will take place for five days from September 14…
Video Games Shaping the World of Sports
Only a few years ago, when asked the question, “What is your favorite sport?” the answer of video games would have not come to mind. Now in 2016, video games are not just considered a simple pastime, but also as a competitive sport, gaining a specific title called eSports. Although eSports is a recent phenomenon,…
Another Championship Victory for CVHS Football??
The The CVHS football team, the 2014 CIF Southern Section Southeast Division champions, started off their season with a 51-8 win against Verdugos Hills High School. This promising beginning has made CVHS football a favorable contender for the championships. Their victory is even being correlated to the success of the 2014 season. The 2015…