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Captain America: Brave New World is directed by Julius Onah and stars Anthony Mackie, Danny Ramirez, and Harrison Ford.

Captain America: Brave New World – a bland, mediocre superhero film

Alyssa Vu, Amadon Page Editor February 20, 2025

Cohesive narrative and character development. Convincing visual effects. Creative choices that differentiate this movie from every other superhero film. Somehow, Marvel has managed to put out yet another...

Fans of FromSoftware's hit RPG Elden Ring eagerly await its spin-off title Elden Ring: Nightreign, set to release on May 30th, 2025.

What we want to see in Elden Ring: Nightreign

Owen Corpora, Senior Staff Writer February 17, 2025

With Elden Ring: Nightreign's release date of May 30th being dropped on February 12th, and Elden Ring content creators releasing their videos on playtests hosted by Bandai Namco, online news outlets and...

Amador Valley students have a wide range of places to choose to buy prom and ball dresses, varying in price, styles, and brands.

Best Places to Buy Prom Dresses

Natalie Knosp, Amadon Page Editor February 17, 2025

Have you bought your dress for prom yet? Junior prom, set for March 15, and Senior ball, set for May 24, are both close approaching. With prom season in full swing, it’s time to start planning outfits...

Love Hurts is an action-packed romantic comedy that garnered much negative criticism despite its favorable cast.

Love Hurts: A flawed blend of romance and action

Owen Corpora, Staff Writer February 15, 2025

Love Hurts really lives up to its name, because this movie really hurt to watch. If you are hoping to see an action romance with strong chemistry and interesting fight scenes, this film is not what you...

A student keeps track of updates on the Grammy Awards Show on Instagram.

67th Annual Grammy Awards – Celebrating a year of talented artists

Gargi Kanetkar, Senior Staff Writer February 7, 2025

The Grammy Awards, a well-awaited award show, aired for viewers on Sunday, Feb. 2nd on CBS at 5:00 pm PST. People look forward to the Grammys for entertainment and to stay updated on music industry trends.  When...

A Taco Bell ad takes over the screen, interrupting a relaxing watching session.

Welcome Interruption: Ads on Streaming Services

Amber Wong and Emma Luey February 1, 2025

It seems like everywhere you go, advertisements are unavoidable. Whether it be on the side of a highway or interfering with your favorite tv show, these revenue generators are coming under fire. Ads help...

At the Firehouse Arts Center,Finding Nemo KIDS were presented by a group of kids.

Pleasanton Youth Makes Waves in Finding Nemo KIDS

Grace Gable and Katie Barhite January 31, 2025

On Jan. 26, the Firehouse Arts Center wrapped up its first production of Finding Nemo Kids. The kids and staff worked hard to ensure it was a fun and exciting experience for all. This 30-minute production...

Raising Canes was a fan favorite amongst social media users in 2024, and it’s likely to maintain it’s popularity going into 2025.

The next big food trends of 2025

Ashlynn Suh, AVT Editor January 30, 2025

With the 2024 year in review, last year marked a huge jump in the popularity of chicken fast food restaurants, like Raising Canes and Wingstop. Along with this chicken rave, the rise of Crumbl Cookie also...

Many commonly eaten candies contain Red Dye No. 3, including candy corn, PEZ, and Ring Pops.

FDA bans use of Red Dye No.3 in foods after shocking discovery

Amogh Belgal and Rishit Agnihotri January 30, 2025

For decades, Red Dye 3 and other artificial food colorings have been used to give foods a bright red shade. However, the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) announced that any use of the dye is now banned...

Amador Valley's talented clubs and performers, including the Pom Team, practice hard for the upcoming Donversity Rally.

AV Leadership and Clubs begin preparations for Donversity Rally

Manya Bhargava, Staff Writer January 26, 2025

Preparations for the Donversity rally are underway as the vibrant teams and clubs of Amador come together to practice their thrilling routines and share their culture to the Amador community. The Donversity...

Dystopia by Akshita Nagarajan and Draagonus Adventurus 2 by Sanjay Ravishankar.

Write it Yourself: Amador Valley’s Published Student Writers

Emma Luey, Senior Staff Writer January 24, 2025

Through press interviews and Q&As, authors reveal the hard reality that includes long hours of story building and re-editing to compose their own perfected books. However, Amador Valley students Akshita...

As students approach graduation, many struggle to choose a career path that balances stability and passion.

STEM vs. Arts: Students struggle to make a choice

Marinn Cuda, Senior Staff Writer January 23, 2025

At this time of the year—the beginning of the spring semester—many upperclassmen find themselves struggling with the notion that their high school careers may be coming to an end. This prompts in every...

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