In the ongoing cricket World Cup, the number of viewers watching the Pakistan v. India game hit staggering numbers and even broke a viewer record. During this event, many influencers from across the globe...
Everybody loves puppies and kittens. They are small, playful and most of the time harmless. They put smiles on the faces of everybody they meet and are a joy to have around. But not many people know the...
For the class of 2026, Harvard admitted only 2,000 individuals out of thousands of valedictorian and perfect-GPA applicants. It is clear: high-achieving students want to apply to the best schools. But...
Prerna Vanga, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
• October 26, 2023
The Gray Matter’s Collective (TGMC) started at Augustana College in 2018. Led by Haley DeGreve and Kevin Donavon, this non-profit organization strives to provide community for young people and brings...
With 68% of teachers holding master's degrees, Pleasant Valley’s teachers are well educated in their fields. However, a teacher’s training never ends, and PV’s training this year has garnered many...
All Christian faith-based institutions are started with the same fundamental rules: to implement the core values of Christianity into a learning environment. These places are known for welcoming all...
Justin Clemons, "Failed It" Video Anchor
• October 17, 2023
With Halloween approaching, haunted houses are opening back up and people are lining up for a scary experience with their friends. But why is it a tradition to keep attending these haunted houses?
When...
America has always been regarded as a very safe country compared to the rest of the world. Because of this, many Americans become accustomed to the security of their homeland and drop their guard in places...
Luke Allaman, "Failed It" Video Producer
• October 17, 2023
Pleasant Valley Spanish teacher Stephanie Risius celebrated her recent birthday with a trip to Saint Lucia, totaling her travels to 52 countries. The journey so far has taught her a lot about the world,...
The notorious AP Physics--the class Pleasant Valley students are warned about by their peers and teachers alike. Considered one of the most challenging courses offered at PV, the first unit is famous for...
Luke Allaman, "Failed It" Video Editor
• October 11, 2023
The world of technology has evolved into the age of artificial intelligence (AI), bringing with it a slew of new opportunities. Companies have already begun to capitalize on the advancements by testing...
In the past few years, the retirement age has been increasing. Almost two decades ago, 10 percent of 55-year-olds were retired; now it’s only 5 percent.
Usually, people try to retire at the earliest...
