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As the gender war rages on, many question whether the two genders will ever find balance in education and the workforce.

It’s a girl’s world: Women are statistically outperforming men in the 21st century • 686 Views

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Senior Abram Giese coming across an advertisement while scrolling on the social media platform Tik Tok

The effects advertisements pose to our youth • 335 Views

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A question mark on the US dollar and transactions between currencies

Potential BRICS currency challenges the US dollar’s role as the world’s reserve currency • 322 Views

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Gas station mac and cheese filled with food additives for flavor, color, preservability, etc.

Food regulations in crisis: How the U.S. compares to Europe • 195 Views

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Hands-on and project-based learning encourage students to think more critically than rote memorization.

A nation of workers: The urgent need for change in US classrooms • 171 Views

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A PV student demonstrates using AI tools in moderation.
The consumption of meat has a great impact on the environment.
Boxes, boxes, and more boxes are becoming common sight with online shopping dominating over Black Friday during the holiday season.
As proprietary tools and parts make DIY car repairs harder, Ford repair centers see a surge in customers reliant on dealership services.
Opinion
Mandarin courses have been appearing around the US for the past few years, particularly “mandarin immersion” classes that have been growing in popularity with high school language programs. Photo Credit: Evelyn Chai from Pixabay
The opposing political parties; Republican and Democrat facing each other.
Cinderella’s castle is the beautiful focal point of Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom.
A graphic depicting world economic trade. Created via Canva
Arts & Entertainment
Many students use Minecraft and other games as enjoyable pastimes. Scenes like this may soon be replaced with AI-generated, customizable gaming experiences.
New AI-generated Minecraft highlights the impact of AI on the gaming industry
Shaha Bhugra, News Editor
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Voices of the Valley: a podcast brought to you by the Spartan Shield staff.
Voices of the Valley Episode 59: Photography
Vee Donart • November 7, 2024
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