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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

A Tapestry Farm employee tends to one of their seven urban farms.

Tapestry Farms: An organization working to reutilize urban land to benefit refugees

Sam Brown, Copy Editor December 12, 2022

The journey to the US for refugees is full of hardship and adversity. Many face persecution and corruption in their home country and are required to seek life elsewhere. Often using an array of transportation,...

The decorated tree, shiny lights, and festive decorations seems enough to brighten the mood for the holidays. Although for some, the cheerful decorations are reminders of what’s missing during the holiday season.

The ‘not so happiest’ time of the year

Caity Burke, Social Media Manager December 9, 2022

The jolliest time of the year; known for love, family and celebration. As everyone comes together to enjoy the snowy season, the clouds hang lower over some. The absence of those who once enjoyed the holidays...

Juniors Armaan Bhagwat and Laksh Vashisht are captured in the moment as they do the saltshaker, one of iSHOWSPEEDs signature dance moves.

iSHOWSPEED shakes his way into fame

Pranav Suresh, Arts & Entertainment Editor December 7, 2022

Born in Ohio, YouTuber Darren Watkins has swept the media by storm with his wild antics. Watkins channel iShowSpeed, better known as Speed for short, is one of the fastest growing YouTube channels ever,...

Max Verstappen in a Red Bull Formula 1 car.

Branded Journalism: An Error or Revolution in Advertising?

Isaiah Steele, Site Manager December 5, 2022

Since the explosion of technology and its integration in everyday lives, there has been a mirrored explosion in advertising. Before cell phones, social media and newer forms of advertising were present,...

Shooter, Christopher Darnell Jones Jr. was arrested Monday, Nov. 14 after killing three people and injuring 2 others at the University of Virginia.

A broken stigma; UAV suspect shatters shooter stereotype

Daniel Zietlow, Sports Editor December 5, 2022

On the morning of Sunday Nov.13, three students, Devin Chandler, D'Sean Perry and Lavel Davis Jr. all tragically lost there lives at the University of Virginia campus. a student at the University of Virginia...

The Panda Garden’s front of the restaurant which is located on Middle Rd in Bettendorf Iowa.

Starting From Nothing: The story of Panda Garden

Quinn Russell, Design Manager November 28, 2022

When people in Bettendorf drive by Panda Garden on Middle Rd, the restaurant’s incredible story and owner goes unnoticed.  Owner Eric Chen moved to the United States in 2000 from Fujian, China at...

Troy Tomson holds up his team’s award after winning the 2022 CornCon high school cybersecurity competition.

PV students explore cybersecurity at QC CornCon conference

November 26, 2022

According to cybersecurityventures.com, “Over an eight-year period tracked by Cybersecurity Ventures, the number of unfilled cybersecurity jobs grew by 350 percent, from one million positions in 2013...

These can be found at your local HyVee to make donations going towards the annual community Thanksgiving dinner

The tradition continues: Mr. Thanksgiving holds his 52nd annual dinner

Kira McAuliffe, Student Life Editor November 22, 2022

As the holiday season is upon us, many feel lonely or constrained by the amount of money in their bank accounts. One member of the Quad Cities community ensures that everyone is able to celebrate what...

 Boston resident Andrew Medema poses with his super73 electric bike

Electric bikes rise as a new form of battery-powered transportation

Sam Brown, Copy Editor November 21, 2022

The recent push for more environmentally friendly and electric technology has sparked countless innovations that have revolutionized the transportation sector. Consumers’ increasing desire for more efficient...

No Shave November can also be referred to as “Movember”, describing how men grow their hair in awareness for men’s health.

No-Shave-November: It’s more than just hair

Karin Fowler, Sports Editor November 21, 2022

October is known as breast cancer awareness month. As November continues, it’s time to put away the pink, and along with that, shaving razors.  No-Shave-November is a trend that is often seen as...

The water filtration system design for the one being placed in Kenya

Helping from 8,000 miles away

Kira McAuliffe, Student Life Editor November 16, 2022

Contaminated water in Kenya is causing many to fall ill. With the lack of resources and dry land, they were beginning to lose hope, until someone in our own community decided he wanted to make an impact....

Sophomore Bennett Teitle and his sister, Lila, celebrating Hanukkah with a traditional dinner.

Ye’s antisemetic remarks reveal an American trend

Leila Assadi, Opinion Editor November 15, 2022

The 21st century is often described as the “progressive era”: a society that is more accepting of different races, ethnicities and religions than ever before—but rising blatant antisemitism once...

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