The largest private university located in the heart of the Big Apple, New York University (NYU) is a highly regarded institution. The metropolitan location of the campus not only provides unmatched scenery,...

Iowa State University of Science and Technology (ISU) is located in Ames, Iowa, 15 minutes north of Des Moines. ISU is the largest university in the state of Iowa, and its engineering school is ranked...

While participating in the weight lifting program at PV, students in their junior and senior year will either be enrolled into an early bird 6:30 AM or 7:30 AM class. Dreading the early morning, many participating...

Beyond its allure as a Big Ten school and its dubbed nickname as a Public Ivy, the University of Michigan truly boasts a thriving campus with flourishing opportunities and a diverse student body full of...

  The idea of perfect attendance is instilled in students from the beginning of their educational journey. However, the value society places on work and school has come to outweigh students’...

As the school year draws to an end for PV seniors, figuring out their post-secondary plans, especially with college and housing, is a top concern. Future Hawkeyes at the University of Iowa are worried...

Early in the morning on Jan. 21, the Pleasant Valley Speech team made the 80-minute journey to Monticello High School to compete in the Iowa High School Speech Association (IHSSA) Southeast Large Group...

The college admissions system has evolved into a competition marked by applicants’ extensive lists of superfluous activities. These padded resumes consist of extracurriculars, leadership positions and...

Every school year, high school students take the time to choose their future courses that will set up their education not only for that year, but beyond high school. Advanced Placement (AP) and dual enrollment...

In the United States, nearly $100 million of scholarship money goes unclaimed each year. Students choose not to apply for scholarships for a multitude of reasons, including personal finances, their future...

There is nothing more refreshing than a nice beverage to enjoy throughout a productive day. Grabbing an energy drink, a coffee or even a smoothie is essential to most’s daily lives, especially teens....

It’s no question that disagreements are a part of people’s daily lives. Arguments are everywhere, from kids fighting over toys, to adults fighting about politics. But in AP Language and Composition...