8 out of 10 deaths due to COVID-19 are from people with pre-existing conditions. It is significantly more dangerous for high-risk students to go to school. The COVID-19 pandemic has created many challenges...

Besides being known for their rivalry in football, Iowa State University (ISU) and The University of Iowa (Iowa) are two of the most common universities that Iowa students choose to attend.  Each school...

For many students, college applications are stressful. Writing multiple essays, submitting test scores and practicing for interviews increases the pressure on students. Although the pressure is high, the...

Every Halloween season, Pleasant Valley’s drama department designs and hosts a haunted house as a fundraiser. Due to COVID-19, the group decided to go virtual to stay safe, while still raising money...

Now that Halloween is over, some students are turning their attention to another major holiday looming ahead: Christmas. However, there is an ongoing debate about when people should do this. The opinions...

During the school year, sleep is often neglected or sacrificed for studying. However, a lack of sleep plays a detrimental role to a student’s academic performance in school. Not only that, but if a person...

With flu season approaching, many people are fearful of the potential dynamic between the flu and COVID-19. What are the differences in symptoms and how should one know which one they have? According...

Students around the nation are thrust into a world of cutthroat competition as they undergo the college admissions process to elite universities. This damaging culture remains prevalent, and almost encouraged,...

When a new school year starts, high school seniors all around America are faced with the phenomenon of senior pictures. These pictures are displayed in yearbooks and graduation parties, capturing the students...

While lockdown may have made it difficult to connect with friends, some PV students used it as an opportunity to play Dungeons and Dragons, a fantasy roleplaying game built around collaborative storytelling. With...

The switch to a hybrid schedule has left many students discontent with their school situation, as the schedule makes it challenging to keep track of classes and assignments. However, there are a few...

Due to COVID-19 Pleasant Valley Junior High changed their rule on lockers. Previously students were unable to utilize their lockers. However, recently, they started allowing students to use their lockers...