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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

Some US citizens view government spending as throwing money in the trash, as the US deficit spending increased over $320 billion from 2022 to 2023.

US Deficit Spending cripples Gen Z’s tax burdens

Kyle Almgren, "Failed It" Anchor October 31, 2023

US deficit spending increased by $320 billion from 2022 to 2023, adding to the national debt that hovers over US citizens. Deficit spending is not always bad for a country. Spending more money than...

The Klamath dams are lowering the water quality and salmon population of the Klamath river.

The removal of the Klamath dams creates hope for restoration of the natural ecosystem

Shivam Patel, Site Manager October 31, 2023

In recent years there has been an increase in support for the removal of dams across the nation. Now, these requests are being answered through the removal of the Klamath dams. The Klamath dams are...

The Pleasant Valley school board meets regularly to discuss district-wide issues and make decisions concerning the PV community. Of the seven positions, four are currently up for election on Nov. 7. Photo credit to Pleasant Valley School District.

School board election showcases polarization in battle for educational leadership

Jae Jepsen, Editor-in-Chief October 26, 2023

There are approximately 5,700 students enrolled in the Pleasant Valley district, all under the authority of the PV School Board. For years, this group has flown under the radar, existing with little scrutiny...

The position of Speaker of the House sits vacant after the removal of Kevin McCarthy from the position. Now, House members work to elect a new Speaker, creating more division and conflict in the legislature.

Future of House leadership hangs in the balance after unexpected removal: The search for a new Speaker brings more division to Congress

Owen Stoltz, Copy Editor October 24, 2023

In unprecedented fashion, former Speaker of the House of Representatives Kevin McCarthy was voted out by members of his own party on Oct. 3. The longtime California legislator’s rise to speakership...

Former President Donald Trump made a public appearance at the Cy Hawk football game on Sept. 9 to increase his publicity for the Iowa Caucus. Photo credit to: Jayden Fairweather

Trump continues to rise in the polls

Kyle Almgren, "Failed It" Anchor October 24, 2023

Former President Donald Trump has not attended either of the two republican debates this year, yet he continues to rise in the polls for the Republican nomination.  Trump was indicted in April of 2023...

China plans to create a base near the south pole of the moon, providing them access to numerous lunar resources.

China and the US embark on a race back to the moon

Shivam Patel, Site Manager October 22, 2023

Space is an uncharted domain being explored by nations across the globe. However, these explorations are giving way to a new space race. Space exploration used to be a government-dominated field, but...

Flu and Covid season. Photo credit to: Canva

Approaching sick season poses concerns for the public

Ellie Samec, Copy Editor October 19, 2023

Dozens of PV students have stayed home with sickness in the past couple of weeks. Although cold and flu season typically doesn’t start until late November, this rapid turnover of immunity from summer...

The Ford Expedition, one of the many types of cars manufactured in Ford’s Kentucky manufacturing plant that is shut down from the UAW strike

UAW Strike shuts down Auto-Manufacturers production plants

Kyle Almgren, "Nailed It" Anchor October 17, 2023

The automotive industry experienced a shortage of necessary chips to build cars in 2022, causing the cost of cars to dramatically increase. After recovering from the shortage, auto worker strikes are driving...

Sweden aims to improve their reading proficiency by decreasing the use of digital tools in schools.

Sweden scales back on the uses of digital tools in schools

Shivam Patel, Site Manager October 12, 2023

Sweden is known for its extensive use of technology in school; however, they are now substantially decreasing the use of technology in schools. With the 2023 school year starting, teachers across Sweden...

An Apple Macbook and iPhone both capable of receiving remote updates.

Planned obsolescence in a world of remote technology

Luke Eckman, Photo Manager October 12, 2023

Oftentimes companies will try to limit their products’ lifespan by making it obsolete over time. This strategy, called planned obsolescence, increases the sales of a business by forcing customers to...

Neuralink strives to help disabled people with the aid of their new N1 implant directly to the brain.

Elon Musk’s Neuralink develops new technological chip to assist quadriplegics

Nikhil Namshamgari, Copy Editor October 12, 2023

Throughout America, spinal cord injury impacts almost 300,000 people, with around 60 percent being registered quadriplegic. Additionally, 31,000 Americans suffer from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS),...

The current economic market has created all time highs in interests and loans resulting in a highly volatile market.

Student loan rates soar among rising market interest rates

Timothy Ku, Business Manager October 12, 2023

Amidst the volatile and fluctuating market, students face the financial challenge of taking out student loans to further pursue higher sources of education. As a result, loans and interest rates have increased...

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