When watching superheroes on the big screen, one may wonder, “how do superheroes look so strong?” Surprising is not all editing behind the scenes but the rigorous workouts actors put themselves through...
The Pleasant Valley Band Parent Association is one of the largest booster clubs in the arts programs at PV and has an immense impact on the band. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in the loss...
Every year, Pleasant Valley’s Chamber Choir takes time out of their week to sing carols at different places during the holidays. But this year, the COVID-19 pandemic kept the choir out of hospices, hospitals...
As of 2020, women account for 48 percent of the people who have played a video game in the United States, yet only six-seven percent identify as hardcore gamers.
If there is an even gender split between...
With marching band over, PV students typically transition into concert band until the end of the year, with students participating in three separate bands.
With the onset of COVID-19 this year, band...
When the film industry was in its infancy, filmmakers either had to make their films down to earth and realistic or find creative ways to defy reality.
At first, this meant using makeup, prosthetics,...
Directed by Jason Woliner, “Borat Subsequent Moviefilm” was released on Amazon Prime Video on Oct. 23. With the returning character of Borat played by Sasha Baron Cohen, viewers could finally see what...
High-school musicians across the state of Iowa spend their falls practicing and perfecting musical pieces in preparation for All-State auditions. This ensemble is highly-selective, with only a handful...
It’s been a long time since marvel fanatics have been able to binge-watch their favorite movies and ever since "Black Widow" debut movie was pushed back a year from its original release date and Falcon...
With the unique year that COVID-19 has caused, something that has remained is the effect of music throughout the PV Choir program.
Students in the four choirs- Pleasant Valley Singers, Concert Choir,...
The conclusion of marching band season has always signified the start of concert band.However, with hybrid schedules and COVID guidelines, concert bands have looked drastically different compared to previous...
From Darren Starr, director the “Sex and the City” films and “90210” series, comes the latest addition to Netflix’s long list of mini-series: “Emily in Paris,” which released on Oct 2. With...
