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The student news site of Pleasant Valley High School

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The stage set up for the NFL Draft.

The best picks of NFL Draft 2023

Ike Swanson, Business Manager
May 19, 2023
Referees have become the face of the scripted NFL controversy. With their calls often being the deciding factors of games, fans look at them as the proof of games being rigged.

“The NFL is scripted”

Alex Banerjee, News Editor
February 22, 2023
Joey VanWetzinga (50) and Rusty VanWetzinga (8) are pictured above in their game against West Des Moines Valley on Oct. 28th, 2022.

Brother and sister bonds throughout sports

Drake Hanson, Photo Manager
February 21, 2023
Justin Jefferson warming up before facing the Washington Commanders. Jefferson is considered the “King” of the Griddy.

Top 7 Griddy Dances in the NFL

Oskar Barudin, News Editor
December 12, 2022
Senior Josh Cozad watching highlights of Tom Brady and the Buccaneers play Oct. 27th at Raymond James Stadium.

Tom Brady’s reign is coming to an end

Daniel Zietlow, Sports editor
November 4, 2022
Senior Ryan Saddler (No. 58) has played football since junior high and has never had a coach of color.

Leveling the playing field

Jayne Abraham, Editor in Chief
April 5, 2022
Former Chicago Bears head coach Lovie Smith coaches his team from the sideline.

The Rooney Rule: How effective is it?

Carson Knebel, Student Life Editor
February 16, 2022
A loyal Raiders fan reminisces on the memories the franchise provided him before Henry Ruggs, Damon Arnette and Head Coach Jon Gruden parted ways.

Opinion: A fumble on morals: Vegas stars released from franchise

Alex Hunter, Copy Editor
November 15, 2021
Pictured above is Allegiant Stadium, home of the Las Vegas Raiders.

OPINION: A fumble on ethics: Jon Gruden exposed by cancel culture

Brady Hunter, Multimedia Manager
October 20, 2021

Culture Over Coffee Episode #4, Post-Lockdown Challenges Arise in the NFL

Sam McGrath and Ani Pradeep
October 22, 2020
Avid NFL fans Akash Pradeep and Bhanu Ravindran watch the Packers vs Saints game on Sunday September 27, 2020. Ravindran watches the game in support of the league’s use of their social platform for protest while Pradeep looks away in disapproval.

NFL social justice advocacy impacts network ratings, viewership

Ani Pradeep, News Editor
September 29, 2020
Professional soccer player, Alex Morgan, holds up one of her jerseys with Dr. Cheung’s name taped over hers.

Professional athletes take over social media to support the real heros

Ellie Scranton, Student Life Editor
May 12, 2020
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