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TikTok has been the platform for many up and coming social media influencers.

The Met Gala: How will the presence of social media influencers affect the authenticity of the event?

Harper Clark and Chloe Isbell September 21, 2021

2021 sparked the return of the Met Gala and new releases of TV shows and movies. However, with these new rollouts and the return of highly anticipated events, many were confused by the appearance of social...

Texas’s new law regarding abortion has sparked national outrage.

Endless cycles: The national implications of Texas’s abortion ban

Jayne Abraham, Editor-in-Chief September 20, 2021

The idea that politics is cyclical is not a new one. With the progression of time, certain issues re-establish themselves as central topics of discussion. Despite the polarizing nature of the issue...

PV seniors Campbell Wolfe and Mattie Moats visit Augustana College.

The path less traveled: PV seniors seek to broaden horizons

Alyssa Smith, Social Media Manager September 20, 2021

Pleasant Valley is committed to excellence and the majority of PV seniors are looking to continue their academic excellence beyond highschool, but lost on where to continue their academic journey. The...

Stressed out senior Lauren Puthoff agonizes over her abundance of homework.

Quality or quantity: How much homework is too much?

Erika Holmberg, Copy Editor September 20, 2021

PV is known for its commitment to excellence and motto of “total effort,”  but the quality of these prideful mottos has diminished as a result of the mental exhaustion of overworked students.  Major...

Signed into law on June 8, 2021, Iowa House File 802 will affect classroom discussion surrounding identity and discrimination in public schools in Iowa.

Iowa House File 802 and the future of classroom discussion

Jayne Abraham, Editor-in-Chief September 9, 2021

Within the complex political landscape that America is today, there are few facets of life that politics does not touch. For many people, the birth of their perception of politics is at home.  But...

Citizens walk through Kabul at sunrise as the takeover and Taliban invasion plagues Afghanistan.

Remembering those who made the ultimate sacrifice

Heath Rice, Arts and Entertainment Editor September 7, 2021

Eighteen U.S soldiers were injured and 13 tragically died in the attack inside the Kabul Airport on Aug. 26, 2021. The 13 soldiers who gave their lives last week will not be forgotten in the hearts of...

As many people begin getting vaccinated against the coronavirus, pausing to individually evaluate the situation is necessary.

The COVID-19 vaccine’s flaws untold by the media: What you should consider before getting the vaccine

Beth Mooy, Infographic manager May 25, 2021

People from across the political spectrum began getting vaccinated shortly after the vaccine was created. But it is of vital importance to, at the very least, be skeptical of the vaccine’s reliability...

Senior, Anna Thorne visits Purdue University while still being required to wear a mask on campus.

An overdue reopening: The push to get students back at college

Seth Clausen, Photo Manager May 25, 2021

College, the best four years of your life. For many Americans this is true, however for those locked in their dorm rooms doing zoom classes, the statement couldn’t be further from the truth.  Getting...

A Feminist Movement: Why body positivity is necessary for equality

Ella Litchfield, Photo Manager May 24, 2021

In the battle of equality, body positivity has assisted feminism in the fight to remove the male gaze that perpetuates an unrealistic beauty standard. For so long, society has looked down on certain body...

Prom and RAP had a completely different look this year. Upperclassmen share some of their highlights of this years event compared to past dances.

Masks On, Party On: how COVID-19 changed prom

Ella Litchfield, Photo Manager May 24, 2021

Prom is a staple event for any high school upperclassman. While this year’s dance was initially unlikely to occur, it was an exciting and monumental night for the attendees. This also gave students who...

Going against experts advice, Kim Reynolds revokes schools ability to enforce mask-wearing with only a few weeks of school remaining for the year.

Revoking Responsibility: new Iowa bill passed forces schools to no longer enforce masks

Kendall Jarvis, News Editor May 24, 2021

The safety of schools, counties, and cities are now put into jeopardy due to the recent bill signed into law by Kim Reynolds, banning the enforcement of masks. While still in the midst of the COVID-19...

People flood the streets to protest in the 2017 Women’s March in Chicago, Ill.

Phony feminism: Why men cannot be called feminists

Muskan Basnet, Copy Editor May 24, 2021

The main goal of feminism is to diminish the discrimination that women deal with because of their sex. Not every woman is a feminist, and certainly not every man considers themselves a feminist. But some...

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