As mental health issues continue to develop at an exponential rate, students experience several detriments. With suicide sitting at the third leading cause of death for those aged 10-24, the prevalence...
Meet Pleasant Valley junior, Amber Matthews. Matthews was born in Ceiba, Puerto Rico and raised in South Korea. She loves traveling and has traveled to a variety of places. Because her parents served in the Army, she has been to many countries.
Many students view reading as solely a requirement in schools; however, to many it serves as a pastime. Simply picking up a book and reading for fun can result in improved academic and future performance.
The...
Schools in the United States attract hundreds of thousands of international students every year. With exposure to a completely new environment, these students must adjust from vastly different educational...
Makeup is a daily part of life for many young women, and whether or not a woman is wearing it can have a significant effect on their self-esteem.
There are various reasons women wear makeup. For some,...
The local Student Hunger Drive ended Thursday night with PV’s third consecutive victory. But the impact left by this annual event long outlasts the thrill of the win.
On Nov. 14, Spartan Assembly...
On Tuesday, the Pleasant Valley administration allowed students to miss school and travel to Cedar Rapids to support the girls’ volleyball team and bring school spirit to the quarterfinals.
In addition...
Chris Cumberbatch, Assistant to the Editor in Chief
• November 13, 2019
Meet Pleasant Valley junior, Kole Summer. 16-year-old Junior Kole Sommer is a track and cross country runner, an aspiring astrophysicist, and maybe the one person in the entirety of Pleasant valley high school that likes running the mile.
Chris Cumberbatch, Asisstant to the Editor in Chief
• November 13, 2019
Meet Pleasant Valley junior, Cally Thomas. She started making pottery when she was younger and is an active member of the ceramics club at PV. She has even found a way to make money using her skills and sells her pottery creations that take her only a few minutes to make.
Winter break is an opportunity for many students to take time off from their busy school schedules and relax. While some students stay at home over break, others spend their holidays on faraway vacations.
Traveling...
Sam Rothbardt, Social Media Manager
• November 11, 2019
The holiday season is known to be “the most wonderful time of the year”; however, for many it’s the exact opposite.
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of seasonal depression that affects...
Lately, the concept of class rank and naming a valedictorian of graduating high school classes is becoming less prevalent, especially in large communities with big public schools.
Currently, Pleasant...
