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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 • 322 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 • 274 Views

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In the Quad Cities, there are many popular fried chicken food chains. Dave’s Hot Chicken, Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers, Popeyes, KFC and Rooster’s Sports Bar & Grill are among the best ones.

Top 5 fried chicken restaurants in the Quad Cities • 206 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 • 88 Views

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The 2023-2024 state championship PV Platinum team. Photo credit to Maddy Wells

PV Platinum repeatedly remains excluded in mentions of PV girls athletic success • 85 Views

Feature
The recently initiated Davenport FFF strives to create a clean environment.
Rather than being present a young child is engrossed in technology that is only hindering their growth. TikTok and other social media platforms normalize ‘brain rot’ and the increase in anti-intellectualism.
This Angel Tree is located at St Peter’s Espicopal Church, and all of its angel tags have already been selected by church members. Kids in the Quad City community will receive their Christmas gifts soon. Photo Credit to Sharon Tinsman
The lack of time between Thanksgiving and Christmas has caused a chain effect for those who celebrate the holidays.
Opinion
Student watches a Luigi Mangione edit that popped up on their for you page.
In the high school cafeteria, boneless chicken drummies are a popular meat option, making it challenging for vegetarians seeking plant-based alternatives.
Infographic exposing the hidden truth of the American healthcare system Created via. Canva
Pictures of the charming 26-year-old Luigi Mangione have taken social media by storm, with users quick to defend and support him based on attractiveness alone.
Arts & Entertainment
The band spent several weeks practicing involved music to ensure they could perform at their best for their audition.
Pleasant Valley Wind Symphony auditions to play in all-Iowa band conference
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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