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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

Los Angeles Union teachers go on strike for three days, shutting down the second largest district in the nation, hoping to turn attention to all teachers across America for their salary concerns.

Los Angeles teachers striking for change, demand to be heard

Grace Sherman, Student Life Editor March 28, 2023

On Tuesday, March 21, the second largest school district in the United States shut down, affecting nearly 422,000 students due to a three day strike. All heads have turned towards California, where teachers...

As the adverse effects of global warming harm the earth reports state that there is far worse left to come.

Shield sheds light: A warming Earth points to a bleak future

Sumika Thapa, Feature Editor March 28, 2023

In the aftermath of the Big Bang, the planet Earthwas formed around 4.5 billion years ago. Throughout the years, shifting tectonic plates, erosion and volcanic activity have all altered the planet’s...

An iceberg melting, one of many of the negative effects of climate change.

The current trends in climate change

Ike Swanson, Business Manager March 22, 2023

The issues of climate change and global warming are impending on both our planet and humankind. As a society, we have been aware of its potential dangers for years but not much has been taken to prevent...

The Supreme Court is the highest court a lawsuit can go to, proving how important Gonzalez v. Google is

Family of victim of terroist attack sue Google

Alex Banerjee, News Editor March 10, 2023

A devastating terrorist attack in Paris eight years ago has resurfaced in the current discussions surrounding tech companies. A family of a victim is suing the tech giant Google in order to prevent their...

TikTok’s prominent features lead to addictive behavior for many young users. The new restriction poses a technique to help users regulate screen time.

New restriction on TikTok brings awareness to addiction among young users

Sarah Abdullah, Social Media Manager March 10, 2023

The TikTok app has become the fastest growing platform with over 800 million active users, garnering more daily engagement from users than any other platform. This activity is due to the “For You Page”...

Gas station mac and cheese filled with food additives for flavor, color, preservability, etc.

Food regulations in crisis: How the U.S. compares to Europe

Ike Swanson, Business Manager February 27, 2023

With a high rate of heart disease and obesity,  it is no secret that the United States’ affordable food options are not the healthiest, however it is not common knowledge as to what extent these foods...

Although train derailments are fairly common, the Ohio train derailment has caused much unrest and discussion.

The Ohio train derailment: How one incident exposed a web of problems

Josh Thomas, Copy Editor February 27, 2023

On Feb. 3, in East Palestine, Ohio, a train derailed after one of its wheel bearings overheated to a whopping 250 degrees Fahrenheit and eventually broke. Even though the train’s crew was notified of...

The after-math of the strong tremors leaves behind a lot of damage and many citizens devastated.

Tragedy strikes Turkey & Syria: Earthquakes add to existing suffering in war-torn countries

Sumika Thapa, Feature Editor February 15, 2023

On Feb. 6, innocent Turkish and Syrian civilians were left at the mercy of mother nature's wrath as a devastating earthquake of 7.8 magnitude struck in the early morning. The cities near Gaziantep and...

US Navy divers work to recover pieces of the Chinese spy balloon shot down off the coast of South Carolina.

Shield Sheds Light: 2023 Chinese spy balloon situation

Megan McKnight, Copy Editor February 14, 2023

The United States shot down a suspected Chinese spy balloon off the South Carolina coast on Feb. 4, claiming that the balloon was spying on US missile sites. China denies these accusations, saying it was...

As classified documents are being mishandled, worries rise from the public on our government’s competence.

Shield Sheds Light: Classified Documents

Alex Banerjee, News Editor February 7, 2023

In the past month, the FBI has searched and uncovered classified documents in the homes of both President Joe Biden and former Vice President Mike Pence. This brings up an important discussion on the handling...

A USB cord, a common household item, can be used to steal a Kia or Hyundai vehicle, a method popularized by the “Kia Boys”.

The ‘Kia Boys’: How A Dangerous Social Media Trend Lead to Numerous Car Thefts

Megan McKnight, Copy Editor February 7, 2023

A recent epidemic of teens stealing Kia and Hyundai vehicles found its way to the Quad Cities due to the rising popularity of “Kia Boys,” a juvenile social media group. Using just a screwdriver and...

Pleasant Valley Model UN holds an International night annually to help combat discrimination and unite the community.

Model UN Combats Hate in the Face of Mass Shootings

Arissa Khan, Opinion Editor February 1, 2023

Lunar New Year, a time of great celebration, ushers in a period of fresh beginnings for many. Festivals and traditions help to commemorate the start of a new year, bringing together family and reuniting...

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