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Icons André Leon Talley and Thierry Mugler both left a mark on the fashion industry that will continue long after their passing.

Tribute to fashion icons André Leon Talley and Thierry Mugler

Abigail Kent, Staff Writer January 30, 2022

Recently, the world lost two magnificent figures in the world of fashion, Andre Leon Talley and Thierry Mugler. André Leon Talley American journalist and Vogue editor, André Leon Talley, suffered from...

2020 was the first time in history that an Asian female director won the Best Picture Academy award with Nomadland.

Hollywood’s gradual change: acceptance and diversity

Kevin Zhu, Page Editor January 27, 2022

Hollywood is one of America’s major cultural institutions, and since its creation nearly a hundred years ago in 1887, it has become a global phenomenon and a tower of western culture. Yet as time progresses,...

Routes will have more Pokemon in this open world, which makes them easier to catch.

Video game review: Pokemon Legends – Arceus

Jack Beresford-Howe, Staff Writer January 27, 2022

With another year, Nintendo is yet again releasing another old generation Pokemon game on January 28th. This new game is similar to Pokemon Sword/Shield, released in 2019.  “I think with the failure...

The beyond nuggets look identical to iconic fast food chicken nuggets.

Food Review: KFC Beyond Fried Chicken

Thomas Kim, Page Editor January 24, 2022

Following the trend of plant-based food taking over fast food chains, KFC presents their new beyond fried chicken for a limited time. Beating their main competitors in the race for a Beyond item, KFC shows...

On January 4th, Logan Paul and KSI released energy drinks that sold out in hours.

Logan Paul launches new beverage line

Devika Subramaniam, Staff Writer January 24, 2022

On January 4th, rival Youtubers Logan Paul and KSI teamed up to launch a new energy drink: Prime Hydration. According to Logan Paul and KSI, they wanted to show what would happen when rivals joined forces...

Brighten your 2022 by watching "Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts" on HBO Max now

After 20 years, the Harry Potter cast reunites during an HBO special

Sarah Yang, Infographic Editor-in-Chief January 23, 2022

20 years later, the Harry Potter cast decided to get back together to create a magical experience for their fans once again. Many of the cast members shared their favorite memories from on set. The special...

Scream (2022) came out mid-January 2022, featuring a dynamic cast, a similar setting, and the same premise as the previous films.

Movie Review: Scream (2022)

Yi (Steven) Yang, AVT Editor-in-Chief January 23, 2022

Ghostface is back. As a casual horror film fan, the Scream franchise will always be a classic. I have watched many slasher films from the 80s and 90s, and all of them followed the same formula: stab and...

With ten episodes, Cobra Kai’s season four promises continues its story of opposing dojos vying for power.

TV Show Review: Cobra Kai Season 4

Leila Touati, AVT Editor-in-Chief January 23, 2022

Cobra Kai never dies Now in its fourth season, Cobra Kai follows the lives of those from Karate Kid, including Daniel Larusso (Ralph Macchio), Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka), and even John Kreese (Martin...

Mochinut stores often have flavors that are not listed on their website's menu. These surprises are all the more reason why customers make another visit to the shop!

Food Review: Mochinut Pleasanton

Aileen Hu, Staff Writer January 23, 2022

Crisp on the outside and chewy on the inside, mochi donuts are a trending snack known for their unique texture. Recently, the popular brand Mochinut has opened a new shop in Pleasanton at the Pacific Food...

In Japan, Oshogatsu is celebrated on January 1st.

Celebrating Oshogatsu, Japanese New Year

Whether it is throwing white flowers into the ocean in Brazil or hanging onions in Greece, every country has a unique yet special tradition to welcome in the new year. For the Japanese, January 1 commences...

Listen to Dawn FM by The Weeknd on Spotify.

Music Review: Dawn FM

Sarah Yang, Infographic Editor-in-Chief January 20, 2022

On January 7th, 2022, The Weeknd released his latest album, Dawn FM, consisting of 16 songs. After his previous album, After Hour, was a huge success from 2020, this new album is rising to charts immediately.  Album  Dawn...

In a poll of 35 people at Amador, a little over half reported setting New Year's resolutions.

How COVID-19 has impacted New Year’s resolutions

Aileen Hu, Anita Gautam, Andrew Xiao, and Lesley Vazquez January 17, 2022

Going into a new year, people typically set New Year’s resolutions. However, while the start of 2022 marks a new beginning, the world remains plagued by a pandemic. The unusual environment deeply impacted...

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