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The student news site of Pleasant Valley High School

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A room in the school holds all the books teachers could need in order to do their jobs. In situations such as these, the state already has control and by diminishing the Department of Education it adds problems to schools and also affects those who struggle financially to pay for college.

Fearing the future: How the dismissal of the Department of Education affects students heading off to college

Emily Thoreson, Business Manager
April 2, 2025
Classroom shows conflicting beliefs as students sit during the pledge of allegiance.

Students reserve their right to challenge tradition as patriotism dwindles in American classrooms

Mau Sanchez Carmona, Sports Editor
March 11, 2025
As students sit in class taking notes, it’s nearly impossible to tell if any students have 504 plans. 504 plans can be as simple as letting students have preference seating so they can see better.

Beyond the classroom: Iowa’s education crisis intensifies as 504 plans face legal threat

Emily Thoreson, Business Manager
March 4, 2025
Here is a glimpse of dinner at Andy’s Jazz Club, which took place on day one of the jazz trip.

PV jazz bands reflect on their trip to Chicago

Ava Sauser, Student Life Editor
February 18, 2025
Varsity swimmers spectate the JV Mac meet and cheer on their teammates during the final event of the day.

The end of the boys’ swimming season incites feelings of accomplishment and pain of separation

Reid Yoder, Photo Uploader
February 8, 2025
Mike Zimmer, left, is appointed as Pleasant Valley’s new director of secondary education in 2019. Photo Credit: Odin McDonald

Former Director of Secondary Education Mike Zimmer wins Iowa senate race in district 35

Mau Sanchez Carmona, Sports Editor
February 7, 2025
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
All of the female State Champion Teams pose together for a photo.

Athletic dominance: Spartan female athletes secure five consecutive State Championships

Grace Ludwig, A&E Editor
November 30, 2024
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
The media often incites women to believe that aging is an unnatural phenomenon.

Obsession with female beauty standards perpetuate false narratives on women’s aging

Ashley Eddingfield and Ishika Desai
October 22, 2024
It's easy for students to fall between the cracks, to go unnoticed by their peers and teachers, to fall into complete anonymity. Photo Credit to NYCgal on Creative Commons.

How to make a school shooter

Ayah Alsheikha, Print Editor-in-Chief
October 11, 2024
The “Brat 2026” poster created by the junior class after it was partially removed.

Censorship in public schools rises as the presidential election inches closer

Ashley Eddingfield, Copy Editor
October 1, 2024
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