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Trending Stories
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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 • 402 Views

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Construction is in full swing as Pleasant Valley expands with five new science classrooms. The expansion addresses the growing congestion on the upper floor.

Pleasant Valley expands schools to meet student demand • 212 Views

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The cover of “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story” on Netflix. Viewers show discontent towards the misinterpreted portrayal of the case.

Netflix’s “Monsters” faces backlash for misleading portrayal of the Menendez brothers • 203 Views

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Students typically on an opposite day to their wellness class sit in the cafeteria in an in-class study hall

Balancing act: Measuring the pros and cons of study hall • 191 Views

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The backdrop for the dance competition is set, showcasing various awards. Dancers perform their routines in the main gym.

PVHS hosts The Dance Challenge for the first time • 127 Views

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Jack-o-lanterns like these are just one of the many ever-present reminders of the Halloween season. The omnipresence of Halloween pressures many to forgo their heritage in favor of assimilation.
A depiction of a person solely sharing their own ideas without listen to others. Photo Credit: Thirdman via Pexels
Margaret McNamara, the founder of the Pleasant Valley 6th grade camp-out, was a teacher at Riverdale Elementary School when she first started the camp-out with her co-worker Dave Langtimm.
Sean Murphy, holder of a third-class medical certificate, flying his friends around in a general aviation aircraft. Photo Credit: Karl Hellinga
Opinion
A photo of previous president Donald Trump at one of his rallies. Photo Credit: Wikipedia
It's easy for students to fall between the cracks, to go unnoticed by their peers and teachers, to fall into complete anonymity. Photo Credit to NYCgal on Creative Commons.
Women’s jeans expose length discrepancies in the fashion industry. Tall women continually struggle to find items that fit their proportions. Photo Credit: Lauren Lundie
Depicting a woman laying in bed for what seems to be hours. She is portrayed looking burnt out and exhausted. Photo Credit: Kinga Howard via Unsplash
Arts & Entertainment
New this fall, FX’s American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez show builds the foundation of who Aaron Hernandez was and provides insight on what may have led to his spiral.
New FX Aaron Hernandez show sheds light on the severity of CTE
Mackenzie Fah, Copy Editor
Multimedia
Voices of the Valley Episode #54: Effects of Standardized Testing
Voices of the Valley Episode #54: Effects of Standardized Testing
Ameya Menon • June 6, 2024

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