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Recount board members Arun Pillutla, Mark Smith and Cyndi Diercks were responsible for determining the result of the District 6 election. Photo credit to Arun Pillutla

Mishandled election recount leaves school board position undecided

Jae Jepsen, Editor in Chief
December 3, 2023
Jane Wheeler coaches at PV girls track meet. She is now seen head coaching the PV girls cross country team. Photo credit to Jane Wheeler.

PV girls cross country coach Jane Wheeler wins 4A Cross Country Coach of the Year

Grace Schmidt, Student Life Editor
November 28, 2023
Americans are exposed to news about tragic mass shootings so regularly that the impact of each individual tragedy is reduced.

Bulletproof ignorance: America’s disturbing numbness to gun violence

Jae Jepsen, Editor-in-Chief
November 27, 2023
Junior Andres Bravo Garza works on his assignments under 30 flags in the PVHS cafeteria that represent the nationalities of international PV students.

Forgotten: America’s immigration system alienates international students

Ashwin Parab and Reetham Gubba
November 26, 2023
Some teachers make the effort to include phonetics beside unfamiliar names. When teachers properly learn and welcome diverse names, every student feels included and welcomed, which leads to better student-teacher relationships and a more productive education.

Lost in pronunciation: Mispronounced names unveil lack of respect for students

Laura Chen and Prerna Vanga
November 10, 2023
Freshman Jack Belby brushes up on his photography knowledge before attending PV Media Team’s weekly meeting where he can explore his passion for photography and filmography.

American education system forgets the middle class

Ashwin Parab, News Editor
November 10, 2023
Senior Nathan Musal is among many farmers in the state of Iowa that might benefit from House File 317.

New Iowa law creates conflict over adjusted open season for ‘nuisance animals’

Armaan Bhagwat, Photo Manager
November 6, 2023
The school board’s public forum was held at Scott Community College’s Belmont Campus, and brought up a number of district and community issues.

PV community gathers for pivotal conversations at pre-election school board forum

Jae Jepsen, Editor-in-Chief
November 3, 2023
The Pleasant Valley school board meets regularly to discuss district-wide issues and make decisions concerning the PV community. Of the seven positions, four are currently up for election on Nov. 7.

School board election showcases polarization in battle for educational leadership

Jae Jepsen, Editor-in-Chief
October 26, 2023
Spartan Assembly members are pictured outside of Hy-Vee collecting donations for the Hunger Drive. Photo credit to Kristi Carr.

Pleasant Valley takes on the Hunger Drive to tackle food disparity in the Quad Cities

Ayah Alsheikha, Lead Editor
October 23, 2023
Prerna Vanga celebrating a Ganesha Chaturthi, a Hindu holiday celebrated in the month of September.

Isolated and suppressed: Members of non-Christian faiths struggle to feel adequate in American society

Prerna Vanga, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
October 5, 2023
Sparkles cheer squad posing at a PVHS football game.

All-inclusive Sparkles cheer team impacts Spartan community

Hannah McVey, Business Manager
October 4, 2023
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