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The largest misconception: Chiropractors offer helpful treatment

Ian Benge, Sports Editor January 16, 2025

Chiropractors are often consulted when somebody is experiencing pains or aches or sometimes just to relieve stress. However, chiropractors might be promising a little more than they can actually deliver.  Home...

Despite progress made towards gender equality, women continuously face numerous disparities in education and personal safety. Created via Canva.

The shame must change sides: Pelicot case unmasks the need for education against sexual violence and gender discrimination

Ishika Desai and Ashley Eddingfield January 14, 2025

The Gisèle Pelicot case, which concluded in December 2024, revealed the need for advocacy against sexual violence and challenged Western illusions of gender equality. Between 2011 and 2020, Dominique...

Photo depicting the opening of the soon to be banned app Tik Tok

TikTok faces U.S. ban as bipartisan law targets national security concerns

Grace Ludwig, A&E Editor January 14, 2025

Within days, the popular social media app and current largest news outlet, TikTok, is set to be banned. Currently, the app is scheduled to be outlawed on Jan. 19 as long as the U.S Supreme court upholds...

The Service Learning at PV creates students that help and contribute to the community

Service learning requirement creates positive impact on community

Rithik Vijaykumar, Photo Manager January 14, 2025

Community service has become a widespread graduation requirement for all students. Across the nation, more than 4 million students and over 20,000 schools participated in service learning. Some students...

A google search depicting content that is possibly AI generated.

Rise in AI Generated Search Results

Riley Rashka, Multimedia Manager January 14, 2025

AI generated content is becoming increasingly prevalent on the internet, making browsing the internet much more difficult. One of the main functions of the internet and by extension search engines is...

TikTok Shop sells a lot of low quality products, many of which are marketed by influencers.

TikTok Shop’s increasing popularity drives overconsumption accompanied by unideal customer service

Grace Schmidt, Business Manager January 13, 2025

In 2023, TikTok soft-launched TikTok Shop, and business immediately boomed. Businesses and influencers advertise their products on TikTok while providing links to buy their products in the TikTok shop....

Student watches a Luigi Mangione edit that popped up on their for you page.

UnitedHealthcare shooting results in growing online sentiment against insurance companies

Ishika Desai, Opinion Editor January 9, 2025

On Dec. 4, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare was shot and killed in broad daylight on the streets of New York City. The media’s response, however, has been a mix of sentiments. The three separate bullets...

In the high school cafeteria, boneless chicken drummies are a popular meat option, making it challenging for vegetarians seeking plant-based alternatives.

The vegetarian struggle: Why America needs to do more for plant-based diets

Tejas Gokhale, Copy Editor January 7, 2025

Vegetarianism is on the rise in the United States, but those who choose a meat-free diet still face significant challenges. Despite increasing awareness, institutions and restaurants often fail to provide...

Infographic exposing the hidden truth of the American healthcare system 
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America faces healthcare crisis as costs surge and access erodes

Grace Ludwig, A&E Editor December 20, 2024

The United States healthcare system has been taking advantage of vulnerable Americans for decades. The idea of health insurance budded in the early 1900s under Roosevelt's Progressive Party, a once brilliant...

Pictures of the charming 26-year-old Luigi Mangione have taken social media by storm, with users quick to defend and support him based on attractiveness alone.

Conventional attractiveness skews public perception of the Luigi Mangione case

Vee Donart, P.V. Only Editor December 19, 2024

On Dec. 4, UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot and killed during a targeted attack outside a New York hotel. While the case gained national attention almost immediately, the release of suspect...

The term “big back,” which has recently gained popularity online, is sparking mixed reactions. While some view it as harmless humor and playful teasing, others see it as a form of body shaming and fatphobia.

Recent “big back” social media trend perpetuates negative body image in teens

Vee Donart, PV Only Editor December 19, 2024

The newly-coined term “big back” is taking the internet by storm. While some users see the trend as light-hearted banter and good fun, others recognize it as body shaming and fatphobic. The most...

Roundabouts should replace traffic lights. 

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Roundabouts over traffic lights

Rithwick Lakshmanan, Site Manager December 13, 2024

Roundabouts, an increasingly common sight in the Quad Cities, have been seen as a safer and more efficient alternative to regular traffic lights. These circular intersections reduce accidents, improve...

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