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The image features three of the tweets Kanye West posted to X with the album cover for “Bully,” Kanye’s suspected new album, in the background. Fans previously excited about the release of Kanye West’s “Bully” now debate whether or not to continue supporting him as a result of his online outburst.

Kanye West sparks controversy after posting a slew of offensive comments on X, threatening the outlook of his career

Reid Yoder, Photo Manager February 19, 2025

Last weekend, the rapper known as Kanye West posted a series of offensive comments on X, the most widely offensive being anti-Semitic claims such as distinguishing his respect for Hitler and even claiming...

Students' Chromebooks are crucial to accessing classroom resources and activities.

Online learning harms students: How technology has changed the structure of classrooms

Grace Boleyn, PV Only Editor February 18, 2025

Technology has changed the classroom dynamic drastically, and while online resources are convenient and timely, many have started to feel that an overreliance on such tools has negatively impacted learning...

The graphic shows the increase in the imbalance of power between the three branches of the United States government. The increased use of pardoning in the U.S. in unprecedented ways will create a government where executive power is greater than that of the legislative and judicial branches.

Presidential Pardoning: How the Executive Branch is Overstepping its Bounds

Sabrina Richards, Arts and Entertainment Editor February 10, 2025

Presidential pardoning has been used over the years for a multitude of beneficial reasons. It has helped to correct injustice and help the United States become more unified. However, recent pardons suggest...

The back row shows one of the many empty seats in a classroom with students out sick at Pleasant Valley High School.

Sick but still showing up: Why attendance shouldn’t come before health

Katie Hass, Photo Manager February 10, 2025

‘Tis the season of sickness, and PVHS is no exception. Illnesses such as the norovirus, flu, COVID-19 and mononucleosis have been making their way through the halls as students neglect CDC recommendations...

X users have reported seeing posts from Elon Musk, End Wokeness and other right-leaning organizations without prior engagement in political content.

Rise of the Alt-Right: Social media giants shape free speech and democracy

Prerna Vanga, Co-Editor-in-Chief January 23, 2025

The consolidation of power among the world’s wealthiest leaders in social media has become increasingly notable since the Presidential Inauguration. As social media becomes a battleground for political...

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...

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