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The student news site of Pleasant Valley High School

Spartan Shield

The student news site of Pleasant Valley High School

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Why should I care about Capetown’s drought?

Ramya Kumar, Arts and Entertainment Editor February 13, 2018

Years of inadequate planning and the lack of adjusting to a increasing population and global temperature have resulted in a record-breaking drought in Cape Town, South Africa. The city is home to around...

Why should I care about the stock market plummet?

Justin English, Staff Contributor February 12, 2018

After nearly a year of near continuous growth under the new presidency, the stock market plunged this past Monday. The Standard and Poor (S&P) fell by nearly four percent, erasing its gains made in...

From the #MeToo movement to the ballot: Trump accuser Rachel Crooks runs for office

Emma Horsfield, Business Manager February 12, 2018

A record number of women are running for office this year since the Women’s March and #MeToo movement. On February 5, this list of candidates added a woman who has accused President Trump of sexual misconduct....

Eagles players announce they will not visit White House

Jacob Fuhrmeister, Staff Contributor February 12, 2018

It is tradition for the winning Super Bowl team to visit the White House to be honored by the president of the United States. This year, the Eagles defeated the Patriots to earn their very first franchise...

SpaceX shoots for more than the stars

London Bicknell, Student Life Editor February 12, 2018

“One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind,” said Neil Armstrong when he first stepped on the moon. To this day, society keeps making large bounds forward into our galaxy. On February 6, 2018...

Information from Wikipedia ends up in published papers

Jacob Fuhrmeister, Staff contributor February 12, 2018

Learning how to conduct proper research is a crucial life skill. It is important to find accurate information that is also current and relevant. Young students first beginning to learn the research process...

Main water break affects all of Clinton

Zac Ahlers, Copy Editor February 12, 2018

On February 6, there was a 16-inch water main break in the 1400 block of 13th Avenue South in Clinton. This had a huge impact on the whole city of Clinton, causing Iowa American Water to establish a boil...

An end to chemo?

Jacob Fuhrmeister, Staff Contributor February 8, 2018

Doctors have found a new form of treatment that may eventually replace chemotherapy. Recently, chemotherapy has fallen in popularity as a form of treatment for cancer. Chemotherapy, unlike radiation or...

New import tariffs cast cloud of uncertainty over American solar energy

Veronica Henderson, Copy Editor February 7, 2018

The Trump administration’s energy policies have long been a source of controversy in the renewable energy sector. Last week, however, marked a turning point for the administration’s treatment of a...

Industry giants seek to reform company healthcare

Justin English, Staff Contributor February 5, 2018

This past Tuesday, three corporate giants -- Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway and JP Morgan Chase -- launched their joint venture to form an independent healthcare system for their US employees. The announcement...

Hurts Donuts Co. moving to QC

Hurts Donuts Co. moving to QC

Roshni Nair, Arts & Entertainment Editor February 5, 2018

Hurts Donuts Co. Gourmet Donut Shop started off as a small company in Springfield, Missouri in 2013. Their sweet, handmade donuts quickly gained popularity and branched out to several cities, including...

Has Disney lost its magic?

Jacob Fuhrmeister, Staff Contributor February 5, 2018

There is a growing concern about the future of the “Star Wars” franchise, especially in countries other than the United States. Back in 2012, Disney purchased the “Star Wars” franchise for $4...

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