Despite a disappointing Oscar night for “Conclave,” Edward Berger’s commentary on existing societal dilemmas warranted far more praise from the Academy and viewers alike, for the latter lacked appreciation...
In recent times, computer generated imaging has become one of the most widely-used and important elements of a good movie. With the number of incredibly wild film ideas being integrated into catalogs,...
Over the weekend, Saturday Night Live celebrated its 50th anniversary with a special episode full of nostalgic memories and appearances from past cast members.
As a show that commentates on the United...
In the last few decades, Hollywood has been receiving an increasing amount of backlash for their lack of originality. Theaters have been playing remakes, sequels, spin-offs and movies based on pre-existing...
With 130 million viewers, the superbowl halftime show consistently brings in fans and critics alike. It’s nearly impossible to satisfy crowds of such magnitude, but Kendrick Lamar’s performance was...
Ava Sauser, Student Life Editor
• February 18, 2025
On Friday Feb. 7, PV jazz band members embarked on their biennial trip to Chicago to attend the New Trier Jazz Festival, which took place the next day.
The jazz bands began their journey at Andy’s...
Beyoncé's historic win at the 2025 Grammys, where she claimed her 35th award and 99th nomination, has sparked debate, calling into question the impartiality of the voting system. Despite her achievements...
The 97th Academy Awards ceremony arrives this year amid skepticism and controversy surrounding the nominated films, the amount of nominations they have received and the selection process, leaving many...
In late January, the Pleasant Valley High School Chamber Choir traveled three hours to the Wartburg College campus in Waverly, Iowa, on invitation from the 2025 Wartburg Meistersinger Honor Choir. Chamber...
Jan. 16 marked the release of season two of Netflix’s “XO, Kitty”. As in the first season, the show revolves around Katherine or “Kitty”, who left the U.S. to be with her boyfriend, Dae, in Korea...
For years Disney had established themselves as a powerhouse making movies that people remembered for years to come. But Disney’s not reign of dominance is coming to an end and being replaced by new found...
Streaming services such as Spotify, SoundCloud and Youtube have taken over the traditional radio market by offering on-demand podcasts, personally curated playlists and live news reports. In 2025, however,...
