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Picture from Lollapalooza concert vs. Mississippi Valley Fair concert.
Photo Credit: Rn.brito and Abby Moroney

Lollapalooza vs. Mississippi Valley Fair: Which festival fits your style?

Abby Moroney, Business Manager April 15, 2024

As summer approaches, many citizens of the Quad Cities are in tricky situations trying to decide between attending the Mississippi Valley Fair and Lollapalooza. The Mississippi Valley fair is one of...

Wordle has become a fun past time for children and adults alike.

The Wordle effect: Impact on user’s health and community

Selah DeVore, Copy Editor April 11, 2024

The New York Time’s mini gameshav emerged as a cultural phenomenon over the past several years. The game itself is simple: every day users try to guess a specific five letter english word within 6...

PVHS student Nikhil Behere opens up TikTok greeted by Patrick Batemen videos.

Media Literacy Failures: The rise of questionable role models

Jaydon Kachappily, Photo Manager April 2, 2024

 “There are no more barriers to cross. All I have in common with the uncontrollable and the insane, the vicious and the evil, all the mayhem I have caused and my utter indifference toward it I have...

The pressure to maintain a youthful appearance is particularly intense for female celebrities, manifesting itself in a perceived need for cosmetic procedures.

Aging gracefully: The uphill battle for female stars in a youth-obsessed industry

Alene Keppy, Feature Editor March 31, 2024

In the glitzy world of celebrity culture, aging is often viewed through a starkly different lens depending on one's gender. While male celebrities are celebrated for their maturity and experience, female...

PV AP Art students complete prerequisites to ensure a fluency in art history and techniques, then spend class time completing a portfolio to submit to college board

Polished to passionate: The value of modern art

Selah DeVore, Copy Editor March 21, 2024

The tradition of artistic expression is one that stretches back to the beginning of human existence. Much more than a depiction of aesthetic beauty, artists have always stiven to capture the essence...

Senior Selah DeVore browses Vogue to catch up on spring trends

Spring brings a new cycle of fashion to the table

Katelyn Morris, A&E Editor March 20, 2024

As the season shifts, fashion outlets are buzzing about the latest fashion trends and the direction of spring fashion. From dainty white dresses to stylish trench coats, 2024 fashion is expected to take...

 “Dune: Part Two” had an original production budget of $190 million. As of March 17, the movie had grossed $494.7 million globally at the box office. Photo credit: Warner Bros. Pictures

‘Dune: Part Two’ review: A sequel beyond expectations

Alene Keppy, Feature Editor March 20, 2024

“Dune: Part Two” is nothing short of a cinematic triumph, seamlessly picking up where its predecessor left off and delivering an epic and visually stunning continuation of Frank Herbert's timeless...

Junior Victoria Rice wears Brooks Ghost 14 running shoes

Evolution of the Running Shoe: A step-by-step journey through time

Ameya Menon, PV Only editor February 25, 2024

Nike. On Cloud. Asics. From old time classics to newly discovered brands, running shoes have always been a closet staple, especially amongst the running community. But the perfect shoe looks different...

Senior Addie Kilcoin poses at the Eras Tour in June of 2023. Like Kilcoin, a large majority of Swifts fanbase is female. 
Photo Credit to Addie Kilcoin.

OPINION: Unfounded criticism of Taylor Swift enters America’s game

Jae Jepsen, Editor in Chief February 9, 2024

Chiefs fans have grown accustomed to a familiar pattern this season: tight end Travis Kelce succeeds, making a touchdown or good catch, and the crowd goes wild. Cut to Taylor Swift. Since Swift and...

Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbies Oscar snubs prove that Barbie can be anything... but an Oscar nominee.

Beyond ‘Barbie’: Oscar snubs ignite conversations about recognition in film

Alene Keppy, Feature Editor/Opinion Editor February 5, 2024

The 2024 Oscar nominations have stirred both excitement and disappointment among film-enthusiasts worldwide. Margot Robbie and Greta Gerwig were notably absent from their respective categories, Best Lead...

Netflix and other streaming services have provided more limited series on their site in recent years.

From blockbuster to bingeworthy: The rise of the limited series

Selah DeVore, Copy Editor February 5, 2024

Television has been a central part of American culture for decades, with series spanning dozens of seasons airing as early as the 1950s. Shows with long seasons and uniform episode lengths became the standard,...

Mean Girls poster of new film

REVIEW: ‘Mean Girls’ remake brings in modern elements; fails to reach heights of original

Abby Moroney, Business Manager February 5, 2024

The new adaptation of Mean Girls was theatrically released on Jan. 12, generating mixed reviews.  The original movie was released in 2004, followed up by a Broadway remake in 2018. Most recently, the...

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