As the upcoming 2020 presidential election approaches, many students will not be able to legally vote but can still have an impact on the political landscape.
One way minors can voice their political...
Maria Vaaler, Student Life Editor
• October 21, 2019
While most people know the relation between healthy eating habits and improved physical health, students and adults alike are often unaware of the impact their eating habits can have on their mental health.
The...
Alyce Brown, Arts and Entertainment Editor
• October 15, 2019
As the body of college students becomes increasingly diverse, it is coming to light that many students are put at a disadvantage by the current college admissions process.
An age-old tradition, the...
The school's women in STEM club is encouraging young females with different ways to start their career path in a male-dominated field.
The four subjects of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and...
Caitlin Crome, Social Media Manager
• October 15, 2019
Many PV graduates, now college freshmen, recently experienced what some say are among the craziest experiences of their college career: rush week.
Sorority recruitment at the Iowa state schools took...
Caitlin Crome, Social Media Manager
• October 15, 2019
High school is a time to find out who you truly are. For many students, the question, “Am I an extrovert or introvert?” helps them determine their paths.
When deciding whether one is more introverted...
Many seniors at PVHS have thought about the opportunity of going out of state to pursue their career and continue their education. These students find information about colleges to see what would challenge...
With almost a quarter of the school year complete, senioritis is slowly creeping its way towards the work ethic, motivation and responsibility of seniors.
Senioritis is a “disease” that affects...
Many upperclassmen are reaching that point in life when they become 18 years of age. This is something that many adolescents look forward to as it opens up the doors to freedom, but also to real life.
Reaching...
Many students enjoy listening to music while in the classroom or studying, but some aren’t aware of the effects that listening has on them.
Numerous studies have been conducted researching the effects...
A mobile phone-compatible version of Mario Kart was released on September 25th, allowing users to download the app and play it on their iPhones or Androids.
The app received some negative feedback...
Students at Pleasant Valley are getting distracted from their academics and are well aware of it possibly having an affect on their post-secondary performance.
Though high school students face pressure...
