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Kendall Jenner and other models grace the runway wearing the spring-summer Off-White collection to open Paris Fashion Week 2022.

The spring-summer fashion weeks revive Y2K styles

Ritika Gupta and Maddie Cowan March 5, 2022

February 11th to March 8th are important for designers and brands, as the New York, London, Milan, and Paris spring-summer fashion weeks take place.   New York Fashion Week (NYFW) always opens the...

Saint Luna enjoyed playing their hearts out and gaining new fans at Amador.

Saint Luna performs at Amador

Ritika Gupta and Zaynah Shah March 5, 2022

During Thursday’s lunch, San Diego based band Saint Luna performed in front of the R building for all Amador students to enjoy. Drummer Paarsa Heidari, a former Amador student, was ecstatic when leadership...

Here are the eight original Girl Scout cookie flavors being sold this season by local Pleasanton troops.

All the Girl Scout cookie flavors ranked

Emma Ka, Staff Writer March 3, 2022

It’s that time of year when Girl Scout Cookies are being sold again. However, this time, alongside the usual flavors, they have also released a new one called Adventurefuls. With a brownie-flavored base...

McDonald's newest menu item, the McPlant, is available in locations around the Bay Area.

McDonald’s Mcplant is next in line of plant-based fast food options

Devika Subramaniam March 2, 2022

Plant-based menu items are making their way to popular fast food chains. Here are four options available here in 2022. McPlant On Valentine's Day, approximately 260 McDonald's locations released...

The Creatures of Impulse cast and Mr. Amador boys waiting on stage for the next game to begin.

Mr. Amador performs with Creatures of Impulse in an improv battle

Parth Mishra, Radio/Podcasting Editor-in-Chief February 27, 2022

On February 24th, the Creatures of Impulse troupe faced the Mr. Amador boys in an improv battle for the title belt. After a great deal of drama, a side of chaos, and a pinch of absurdity, the show turned...

In addition to drum beats, Onyemaechi also taught the audience traditional African dance.

Percussionist Onye Onyemaechi performs at Pleasanton Library

Evan Garber, Staff Writer February 27, 2022

The Pleasanton Library is celebrating Black History Month, highlighting those in the art and entertainment industries. From performances to book clubs, the city is aiming to use black history as a way...

Lata Mangeshkar sings one of her most famous songs at a concert in Mumbai.

Remembering Lata Mangeshkar, the Nightingale of India

Zenil Koovejee, Staff Writer February 26, 2022

People around the world honored Lata Mangeshkar, admirably known as the Nightingale of India for her unforgettable voice, following her death at the age of 92.  “To me, Lata Mangeshkar is an excellent...

The Bollywood club is working hard and preparing for their dance which will be performed at Donversity.

Behind the scenes: How the Bollywood Club is preparing for Donversity

Krithika Subramaniam and Devika Subramaniam February 25, 2022

With Donversity approaching, many students from different clubs have started rehearsals for what they are going to perform. One of those clubs includes the Bollywood club -- a dance team that represents...

Amador photography utilized the darkroom to produce black and white photos of the campus.

Amador’s photography darkroom: an increasing rarity in the Bay Area

Kazuya Yasui, Staff Writer February 25, 2022

Amador Valley’s photography program is one of the few in the region that is lucky enough to have a darkroom. A darkroom is a room where photographic films are processed and printed.  “Dark rooms...

Watch Uncharted at Dublin Hacienda Regal theater.

Movie review: Uncharted

Ritika Gupta, Page Editor February 19, 2022

Overview On February 18th, Uncharted released exclusively in theaters worldwide. The action-packed movie has made headlines as it stars major actors such as Tom Holland and Mark Wahlberg. The Story In...

After all is said and done, the Campana Jazz Festival allowed students of different bands to enjoy playing jazz together. 

Campana Jazz Festival showcases the talent of Amador’s Jazz Bands

Abigail Kent, Staff Writer February 19, 2022

On February 12th, over 30 schools and 54 ensembles assembled at Amador and performed in the 46th annual Campana Jazz Festival. The festival is a tribute to jazz as an art form and is named in honor of...

Students are given scales and a piece of music to perform during the seating test to judge their playing abilities.

Amador Music sets seating tests as inclusive piece of program

Leila Touati, AVT Editor-in-Chief February 17, 2022

Seating tests for Amador band and orchestra classes are underway, but how are players ranked? Are these seating tests just another mode of competition at Amador? “I don’t think any of the students...

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