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The student news site of Pleasant Valley High School

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Wealth inequality is at the forefront of American thoughts, but it is not uniquely american. Countries around the world suffer from unjust wealth inequality including Venezuela.

Wealth inequality is not uniquely american: Venezuela’s extreme poverty and scarcity

Libby Kamp, Sports Editor April 2, 2023

Since the year 1915, America has experienced a fluctuating economic landscape. Issues such as income inequality, housing policies, limited educational opportunities, and  a lack of support structures...

Located in Bali, Indonesia the Bekisah Temple is a place of worship for Hindus.

Breaking stained glass ceilings: The reversal of gender roles in religion

Sumika Thapa, Feature Editor March 28, 2023

The 21st century society ushered a culture that emphasizes the importance of women holding positions of power. Amid this change is an area that seemed to be made of impenetrable glass: religion.  Religious...

 FTC team Winter Soldiers prepare for Worlds.

FTC team Winter Soldiers progress to Worlds

Sumika Thapa, Feature Editor March 24, 2023

On March 3 and 4, five local robotics teams competed at the First Tech Challenge (FTC) state championship in Iowa City with the hopes of progressing to Worlds, the international FTC competition.  Originating...

Shein is a widely known fast fashion brand that has been named one of the most popular brands of 2022.

History of Fast Fashion

Brooklyn Gowan, PV Only March 23, 2023

Fast fashion clothing brands like Shein and Zara are extremely popular for their affordable prices and trendy clothing. Even with the popularity of these sites, the history behind fast fashion is not well...

The PV Editing Club works to create content from promotional videos to hype videos to share on social media. Their latest project highlighted the girls and boys basketball team at the high school.

PV editing club takes on basketball project

Sarah Abdullah March 20, 2023

Editing Club is one of many student groups at the high school, founded by sophomores Hashim Ahmad and Aariz Ankolkar, it allows students to further their niche interests. They began this club during the...

High publicity trials have a permanent fixture of American culture, giving the media a newly formed responsibility for the outcomes of cases.

When the media plays juror

Jae Jepsen, copy editor March 6, 2023

Alex Murdaugh has been featured on almost every news network in recent months as he was tried and found guilty for the murders of his wife and son. The extreme coverage of the case magnified its every...

Aspiring women are striving for larger career goals as female empowerment is on the rise overseas. But as fertility rates plummet, these endeavors are being overshadowed by society’s expectations for women to have kids.

Women oppose international expectations of being ‘baby-making machines’

Cheyenne Meeks, Arts & Entertainment Editor March 2, 2023

In an attempt to escape suffocating gender norms, a myriad of young women across multiple nations have been collectively forgoing motherhood to focus on furthering their career. However, this broad social...

For the first time since 2020, Pleasant Valley sends a group of students to perform their events at the IHSSA All State Festival. Their hard work and dedication has paid off in the final stage of speech season as they travel to Ames to show off their hard work.

PV students perform at all-state speech, ending drought

Arissa Khan, Opinon editor February 28, 2023

At Pleasant Valley, students are always encouraged to go the extra mile in their academics, athletics and artistic endeavors. While academic and athletic achievements routinely take the spotlight, the...

Staff and students at the high school were surprised to hear that Pleasant Valley’s principal, Darren Erickson, will be resigning at the end of this year.

PVHS principal Darren Erickson starts a new chapter

Brooklyn Gowan, pv only editor February 28, 2023

Students and staff this week were saddened to hear the news of  Pleasant Valley High School’s principal, Darren Erickson’s resignation at the end of the year. Many are also wondering what the future...

An online art exhibit is displaying pieces created by Iranian artists, adding onto the already rich history that art has in relation to protests and social movements.

The art of social change

Leila Assadi, Lead Editor February 28, 2023

An online 3D art exhibition featuring works by more than 50 artists has recently gone live. The exhibit, organized by Los Angeles-based foundation Mozaik Philanthropy, is named “Woman, Life, Freedom”...

PVHS students competed in the Wharton Challenge, placing in the top 55 out of 1300 teams internationally.

PV Takes on the Wharton Challenge

Libby Kamp, Sports Editor February 22, 2023

The Wharton Competition is an investment challenge for juniors and seniors across the world. Between Sept. 26 to Dec 3, a group of Pleasant Valley students were challenged to invest and try to grow money...

High end makeup or drugstore brands, TikTok keeps the beauty industry busy at Ulta, as the shelves are always being restocked.

From Bankruptcy to Booming: TikTok’s Impact on the Beauty Industry

Grace Sherman, Student Life Editor February 22, 2023

The beauty industry has seen large growth in the last few years. From basic drugstore brands to expensive designer brands, makeup is becoming an essential in the life of the younger generations. As soon...

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