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Trending Stories
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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 • 445 Views

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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 • 437 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 • 213 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 • 130 Views

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Bubbl’r is a smashing success at PVHS, but do its ingredients speak about how people consume caffeine as adolescents?

Bubbling over with Bubbl'r: Are students consuming too much caffeine? • 104 Views

Feature
Neural networks similar to this one serve as the foundation to Hopfield and Hinton’s work. The nodes and the connections between the nodes mimic neurons and allow the model to function similar to the human brain. Photo Credit: Johan Jarnestad/The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences
Television, while previously popular for decades, has started to decline amongst Americans. The average internet user spends about 30% more time per day on social media than watching television.
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
Opinion
Photo capturing an empty doctor patient room. Photo Credit: Martha Dominguez de Gouveia via Unsplash
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
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
With the release of her album “The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess,” Chappell Roan has inspired and supported all aspects of the LGBTQ+ community.
Singer-songwriter Chappell Roan fosters LGBTQ+ acceptance through music
Vee Donart, PV Only 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
Culture over Coffee: a podcast where we discuss any and everything related to pop culture. Brought to you by the staff.
Culture over Coffee Episode #47: Money & Passion-Balancing Wealth and What You Love
Asritha Gunukula, Multi-Media Manager • June 3, 2024
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