After Steve Rogers handed his shield to Sam Wilson in the blockbuster hit “Avengers: Endgame,” the Falcon contemplated whether he was worthy of being the new Captain America.
The Marvel Cinematic...
The Golden Globes: an award show long embraced by Hollywood dedicated to recognizing some of the best movies and television shows that debuted that year. So, why has NBC decided not air them this year?
The...
Anna Thorne, Arts & Entertainment Editor
• May 18, 2021
As the end of the school year is beginning to wind down, so are extracurriculars. Activities such as choir have been a huge part of many of these teenagers’ lives.
Due to the pandemic and a need to...
Anna Thorne, Arts & Entertainment Editor
• May 14, 2021
The Pleasant Valley choral department has always been an esteemed program, and choral director Meg Byrne has led in fostering an environment for success and development. As a result of her desire to provide...
Anna Thorne, Arts & Entertainment Editor
• May 14, 2021
The PV art department received a third place award in the recent All-State competition. This competition is hosted every year by the Art Educators of Iowa (AEI), a non-profit art organization affiliated...
On April 24 the Pleasant Valley Theater Department closed the spring show “Our Town,” written by Thornton Wilder and directed by Christina Myatt. For many seniors, this was their last performance with...
Directed by Adam Wingard, “Godzilla vs. King Kong” was released on March 31, 2021 in theatres and on the streaming platform HBO Max. The heavyweight bout saw success at the box office as the first...
Video games strengthen bonds between friends and forge new relationships between gamers. Video games are a way to evolve relationships, especially when meeting in-person is not an option.
There are...
Pleasant Valley jazz group Leading Tones competed at the Iowa Vocal Jazz Championships on March 30th, 2021 and received 5th place. Many hours of hard work were put in for this group to compete at this...
With this past March being theater month, students are very thankful for everything their involvement of the arts has taught them.
PV students across the board participate in various art forms, such...
There is a single spotlight on stage as the orchestra slowly begins to play their first line. Voices are quieting down as the lights are dimming.
Behind the curtains, PV senior Sarah McVey waits for...
Being an artist comes with a lot of creative perks, but one of the major hardships of being an independent artist is determining a steady stream of income.
One of the newer ways that has allowed freelance...
