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The modern prevalence of plastic surgery often leaves women with self-esteem issues.

Botched beauty: Plastic surgery robs women of money and self-esteem

Ayah Alsheikha, Print Editor in Chief
February 22, 2024
As Valentines Day approaches, people will rush to buy cards, flowers and chocolates for their loved ones– but is anything as valuable as hearing the words “I love you?”

The $25.8 billion question: Is saying “I love you” becoming obsolete?

Alene Keppy, Feature Editor
February 14, 2024
The injunction of SF 496 is allowing books like Alice Walkers The Color Purple, to return to classroom after previously being removed from curriculum.

An Iowa plot twist: Senate File 496 faces legal hurdles

Jae Jepsen, Editor in Chief
February 2, 2024
A Pleasant Valley student attempts to access AEAs online resources, but is unable.

In the crosshairs: AEA services at risk amid Iowa educational reform bill

Jae Jepsen, Editor-in-Chief
January 28, 2024
From Rihannas billionaire status to Beyoncés billion dollar Renaissance Tour, the artistic reverence and economic success of women of color comes from the unrivaled support of their community.

Economics of community: The entertainment industry’s most sustainable business model is crafted by women of color

Margil Sanchez Carmona, Arts & Entertainment Editor
January 5, 2024
As conflict persists between Israel and Palestine, people around the world have moved to taking sides against the opposing nation. Photo credit to StreetOnCamera.

Dead vs. killed: A divisive conflict provokes intense discord and media bias in Israel-Palestine war

Prerna Vanga and Ayah Alsheikha
January 3, 2024
2023 SEAs

2023 SEA’s

Margil Sanchez Carmona, Arts & Entertainment Editor
December 23, 2023
PV seniors stay focused on their work during study hall.

Reducing the effect senioritis has on Pleasant Valley students

Justin Clemons, Nailed It Anchor
December 21, 2023
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
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