Farting is a natural body function that society has now frowned upon and turned into a taboo. The release of a fart can lead to humor and embarrassment, which has led to the establishment of social rules...

Pre-election buzz is always present, but this year brought even more chatter from voters, both before and after the presidential election. This constant discussion contributes to the political climate...

On Oct. 21, club advisors received an email from district administration requesting all eighth period meetings be halted immediately. This email sparked controversy amongst club-involved students at PVHS. Administration...

Around 60% of students in high school study with music to make the long hours of homework more enjoyable. Some say the music helps them power through assignments, while others claim it is a distraction. Music...

The fear of embarrassment has become a significant concern among teenagers. This heightened anxiety can be attributed to several factors, including societal expectations, the pervasive influence of social...

High schools worldwide are welcoming esports. Students are developing gaming clubs where they can compete in trending games, increasing the possibility of gaming being considered a competitive sport among...

  PVHS enacted a new study hall policy that allows students to leave during certain study halls and lunch. A new study hall policy was put in place shortly after Senior College and Career Readiness,...

  The Pleasant Valley Model United Nations Club is one of the school’s largest and most successful clubs, amassing over 100 members per year. This year, members will attend the annual Iowa Youth...

Most high schoolers work a service job at a local business; however, some students decide to take a different route–entrepreneurship. Entrepreneurship serves as a valuable side hustle students can...

For most students, senior year signifies the end of the long journey through high school and all the years before. While senior year is typically portrayed as a fun, easy year, many high school seniors...

The gender gap in STEM education has been a worldwide problem for decades and is still ongoing. Although schools are trying to address this problem, women remain marginal in STEM education.    For...

Students at PVHS came together for the 24-25 school year to start a chapter of a new club aimed at creating better medical accessibility for those with cleft lip and palate: Operation Smile. Operation...