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The student news site of Pleasant Valley High School

Spartan Shield

The student news site of Pleasant Valley High School

Spartan Shield

The Oscars is considered the pinnacle of achievement in the film industry, yet their picks for winners have been lackluster for decades.

The problem with academy based awards

Alex Banerjee, News Editor February 24, 2023

Every year the Grammys, the Academy Awards and other board-decided award shows draw controversy from the public on their nominations and decisions.  This year, the Grammys awarded British pop star...

After seven years, Rihanna returned to perform at the Super Bowl where she was faced with a lot of criticism.

The impact of fan culture on celebrity hate

Brooklyn Gowan, PV Only Editor February 23, 2023

Rihanna's Super Bowl halftime performance on Feb. 12 has sparked a lot of controversy. Comments were made about her weight, her dancing and some even went as far as to say it was satanic. These remarks...

Spotify’s bedroom pop playlist contains songs by both well known and obscure artists, and has over 1 million likes.

Made at home: The rise of bedroom pop in the digital age

Jae Jepsen, Copy Editor February 20, 2023

“If you love these artists, check out my music!” “Let me be the next small artist you gatekeep!” “Get this video to 5 thousand likes and I’ll release the song!” Captions like these are often...

Video essays have risen in popularity, despite the video entertainment industry being largely dominated by short-form content.

The rise in long-form content: Video essays find their way back into pop culture

Shobini Iyer, Co-Editor-in-Chief February 20, 2023

Ranging anywhere from 12 minutes to upwards of an hour, video essays have emerged as a popular form of video content, thriving in the TikTok era among their short-form counterparts.  Amid an epidemic...

In just a matter of weeks, Iranians around the globe will set up haft sin tables to celebrate Nowruz—the Iranian New Year. Seven is considered a lucky number and each item begins with the letter “sin” in Persian, representing not only the rebirth and renewal of spring, but the Iranian protester’s fight for a renewed and just government.

GRAMMYs best song for social change: “Baraye” uplifts Iranian voices

Leila Assadi, Lead editor February 13, 2023

Upon releasing the nominations for the 65th annual GRAMMY Awards, the Recording Academy introduced a new award: Best Song For Social Change. This award was established to recognize songs that address timely...

Based on the 2013 video game, the new HBO series “The Last of Us” has received numerous criticisms from viewers over its third episode, “Long, Long Time,” for its inclusion of a gay couple.

“The Last of Us” series faces backlash for LGBTQ representation

Cheyenne Meeks, Arts & Entertainment Editor February 13, 2023

The new post-apocalyptic HBO series “The Last of Us” (2023) has garnered much attention and positive reviews from critics for its outstanding performances and contextual animations. But one storyline...

The world of Harry Potter comes to life with copies of the book series and merchandise.

The Evolution of Escapism: Fictional Works Come to Life

Sumika Thapa, Feature editor February 7, 2023

Acting as a portal to escape the mundanity of everyday life, fictional works have long provided a way to travel to imaginary realms. Literature, film, music and other media allow individuals to experience...

As criticism and memes about a show go viral, more people choose to watch it so they can add to the storm of hatred.

About the buzz: How the era of hate-watching is influencing media

Jae Jepsen, Copy editor January 30, 2023

The days of consuming quality media for enjoyment are long past, and a new age of entertainment is upon us: the hate-watch. What does it mean to hate-watch something? To put it simply, hate-watching...

Getting a hold of tickets leaves many fans stressed and overwhelmed during elongated registration and purchasing processes.

Zach Bryan Fights Corrupt Ticket Sales

Caroline Corcoran, Multimedia manager January 30, 2023

At concerts, live music enhances bonds between artists and fans, who are otherwise limited to listening to their favorite songs on streaming platforms, or the radio. However, this special bond comes at...

Swift’s influence is well-established with most individuals owning an item related to her.

Taylor Swift’s Billionaire Status Highlights Ethical Issues

Sumika Thapa, Feature editor January 25, 2023

Capturing the hearts of millions, Taylor Swift catapulted to fame in 2006 with the release of her self-titled debut album “Taylor Swift.” Throughout the last sixteen years, Swift has made the world...

Promotional poster for My Policeman, on Prime Video. Photo credit to Amazon Studios.

REVIEW: “My Policeman”

Luci Patel, Innovation Manager January 11, 2023

The highly anticipated film, “My Policeman,” had a theatrical release on Oct. 21, 2022, and a digital release on Amazon Prime on Nov. 4, 2022. This heart-wrenching melodrama follows the love triangle...

Senior Nikhil Ramaraju is captured in the moment as he replicates his favorite scene from Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022).

REVIEW: “puss in boots: the last wish” sets the standard for animated film

Pranav Suresh, Arts & Entertainment Editor January 11, 2023

“Oh, not another Puss in Boots movie,” many probably said with rolled eyes when they saw this in the box office showings, and if these individuals saw any of the older versions, their opinions might...

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