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Mandarin courses have been appearing around the US for the past few years, particularly “mandarin immersion” classes that have been growing in popularity with high school language programs.

Photo Credit: Evelyn Chai from Pixabay

Expanding horizons: PV’s need for Mandarin in our language offerings

Bennett Teitle, Photo Manager November 20, 2024

With over 1.1 billion speakers worldwide, Mandarin is the second most spoken language behind English. Despite its widespread use, the curriculum at PV still only offers French and Spanish as primary languages...

The opposing political parties; Republican and Democrat facing each other.

Rising political polarization in schools

Ashley Eddingfield, Copy Editor November 19, 2024

In recent years, the United States has become a place with distinct dividing barriers between people and politicians of different political parties due to the publicly  Political polarization is defined...

Cinderella’s castle is the beautiful focal point of Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom.

Rising prices at Disney theme parks leave some visitors unable to experience the magic

Clare Tinsman, Student Life Editor November 19, 2024

The magic of Disney is becoming more and more difficult for the average family to experience. The rising prices of park admission, annual passes, lightning lanes, hotels, food and merchandise make “The...

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Trump’s tariff threat sparks economic uncertainty

Grace Ludwig, A&E Editor November 18, 2024

As both Americans and the rest of the world prepare for Trump to return to the White House, uncertainty surrounding international affairs linger. Concerns about the national and global economy seem to...

President-Elect Donald J. Trump

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President-elect Donald J. Trump plans to eliminate Biden’s “green new scam” during his second term as president of the United States

Sean Murphy, Copy Editor November 13, 2024

As President-Elect Donald J. Trump prepares to take office on Jan. 20th for his second presidential term, he carries a drastically different plan for taking on the global climate crisis compared to the...

Many PV students attended the state championship volleyball tournament to support the girls as they earned their state title. These students had to miss multiple days of school to partake in this exciting and important experience.

Photo Credit: Iowa High School Girls Athletic Union

The hassle of missing school is a concern for student participation in valuable experiences

Clare Tinsman, Student Life Editor November 12, 2024

Pleasant Valley’s motto is “Committed to Excellence.” The district strives to produce the most exceptional academic and extracurricular programs in the state - not in some things, but in all things;...

The progression of phones.

Developments in wearable technology and devices challenge the future of the smartphone

Abhinav Anthati, Site Manager November 12, 2024

In 2024, tech companies have many visions of what the future of smartphones will look like, even considering what could replace the smartphone. Companies are working on smart glasses, smart watches, rollable...

Canva creation depicts a rich businessman handing off money to influence voters.

Musk gives away millions to registered voters in swing states

Ashley Eddingfield, Copy Editor November 12, 2024

In the weeks prior to the election, entrepreneur and businessman Elon Musk gave away $1 million a day to registered voters in swing states. As a result, district attorneys attempted to sue Musk for “an...

Presidential candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump argued policy at a tense debate Sept 10 in Philadelphia, PA.

Double standard: American public holds higher standards for Vice President Harris

Grace Schmidt, Business Manager November 11, 2024

The United States has taken large steps forward in regards to having their first female Vice President, but still has a long way to go. Gender bias continues to be prevalent in the United States as shown...

Many women across the nation feel like fate is out of their hands amid Trump’s forthcoming policies that are an attack on women’s rights.

The silent majority’s choice: Trump’s victory threatens women’s rights and workplace equity

Ayah Alsheikha, Print Editor-in-Chief November 10, 2024

For Americans on both sides of the aisle left grappling with the results of the contentious 2024 presidential election, one word sums up the events of Nov. 5: unprecedented.  On the eve of the election,...

Women’s hormone cycle affects many aspects of their life.

Misunderstandings about biology cause women to face criticism

Sunayana Khadka, Photo Manager November 8, 2024

The traditional work cycle isn’t suitable for women, as it's designed to accommodate men and their biological hormone cycle. There is so much misunderstanding around how a female body works biologically...

Mau Sanchez Carmona stands next to his brother, Margil Sanchez Carmona before canvassing for congress candidate Christina Bohannan.

Taking a stance: a surge in youth engagement shapes the political future

Grace Ludwig, Arts & Entertainment Editor November 7, 2024

All across the nation, more and more young people are becoming increasingly involved in both state-level politics and national politics. More specifically, students have recently spiked interest in topics...

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