Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, students have not been able to attend school. Schools have been putting all of their efforts into creating new ways to help students not fall behind and finish the school...

A common worry among students is the issue of financial stability in the future. The decisions made in high school in regards to the path or career chosen may drastically affect one’s economic future....

Manicures, pedicures, hair-dos, make-overs, accessories, heels and the dress are all factors of dressing oneself for a school dance. For school dances, specifically prom, the dress is a very important...

There has been a lot of controversy about the safety of e-cigarettes and how it affects the body, but recently a supposed ‘healthier’ alternative has gained popularity.  Vaping essential oils has...

The consumption of coffee and caffeine in the morning affects many high schoolers — with many students going to coffee shops before school in order to fuel their addiction. Caffeine has impacted many...

At the Iowa State Championship for First Tech Challenge, the five Dean’s list finalists were being named. “When the fifth and last finalist name was announced, I had a strong feeling that it would...

Going to sporting events and supporting athletes is a tradition held by all high schools. But some schools, like Pleasant Valley, go above and beyond. Recently, the PV student section has been showing...

Unfamiliar to many, competitive studio dance is a whole world that is often forgotten. Studio dance is not affiliated with the school, however the work put in by athletes is nonetheless more than any other...

Just as everyone has a story, everyone has a talent -- some are simply more subtle than others. For those with hidden (or maybe debatable) talents, their time to shine is approaching.  Replacing PV...

For years people have said that cracking knuckles can result in arthritis and affect bones long term. This has been debated back and forth between generations, but it’s time for the end to come. Cracking...

Midwestern weather can be unpredictable, especially in the winter. The temperatures can vary from extreme negatives one day to the mild temperatures the next. The continuous change in temperature can impact...

With spring break just around the corner many Spartans are planning to go on an amazing vacation. However, with the Coronavirus outbreak many resorted to canceling their trips.  The Coronavirus is...