Spartan Shield

A room in the school holds all the books teachers could need in order to do their jobs. In situations such as these, the state already has control and by diminishing the Department of Education it adds problems to schools and also affects those who struggle financially to pay for college.

Fearing the future: How the dismissal of the Department of Education affects students heading off to college

Emily Thoreson, Business Manager

April 2, 2025

Classroom shows conflicting beliefs as students sit during the pledge of allegiance.

Students reserve their right to challenge tradition as patriotism dwindles in American classrooms

Mau Sanchez Carmona, Sports Editor

March 11, 2025

As students sit in class taking notes, it’s nearly impossible to tell if any students have 504 plans. 504 plans can be as simple as letting students have preference seating so they can see better.

Beyond the classroom: Iowa’s education crisis intensifies as 504 plans face legal threat

Emily Thoreson, Business Manager

March 4, 2025

Here is a glimpse of dinner at Andy’s Jazz Club, which took place on day one of the jazz trip.

PV jazz bands reflect on their trip to Chicago

Ava Sauser, Student Life Editor

February 18, 2025

News

Permanent residents afraid to travel and protest in fear of detainment
April 3, 2025
Swetha Narmeta, Feature Editor
NASA astronauts’ delayed return from space brings new scientific advancements in various fields
April 1, 2025
Raina Mishra, Copy Editor
Beyond the classroom: Iowa’s education crisis intensifies as 504 plans face legal threat
March 4, 2025
Emily Thoreson, Business Manager
Official White House posts spark concern over unreliability and decreasing professionalism
March 4, 2025
Estelle Treiber, News Editor
2025 Aviation incidents raise concerns, but air travel remains safe and efficient
February 24, 2025
Sabrina Richards, A&E Editor
Trump’s tariff policy: How new tariffs may impact the American economy
February 18, 2025
Clark Lechtenberg, Multimedia Manager
Governor Kim Reynolds enacts phone ban in all Iowa schools starting next school year
February 18, 2025
Swetha Narmeta, Feature Editor
PV students and staff navigate the impacts of the unexpected water main break
February 7, 2025
Ava Sauser, Student Life Editor

Student Life

Increasing the stress levels: How the simple question of asking a student their college plans cause their stress levels to increase
April 10, 2025
Emily Thoreson, Business Manager
Scholarship pressure for seniors incites emotional whirlwind without any promise of benefits
April 10, 2025
Mackenzie Fah, Copy Editor
Tanning popularity continues despite harmful beauty standards and health risks
April 1, 2025
Grace Boleyn, P.V. Only Editor
PV student groups inspire change and leadership
March 15, 2025
Spartan Assembly’s diaper drive brings awareness to nationwide affordability crisis
March 11, 2025
Mackenzie Fah, Copy Editor
Student overcrowding at PVHS results in chaotic and unmanageable hallways
March 10, 2025
Grace Boleyn, PV Only Editor
Cross-club collaboration brings feminine hygiene products to PVHS bathrooms
March 6, 2025
Ishika Desai, Opinion Editor
Generational experiences fuel Gen Z’s loneliness crisis and struggle for genuine connections
March 4, 2025
Sabrina Richards, Arts and Entertainment Editor
Amnesty Club advocates for immigration rights during National Week of Student Action
March 3, 2025
Laura Chen, Co-Editor-in-Chief

Sports

Betting Madness: How March Madness fuels America’s gambling surge

Katie Haas, Photo Manager • April 16, 2025

In 2018, the Supreme Court overturned the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act which prevented states from sanctioning sports gambling. Since then, sports betting...