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Remembering three celebrities who passed away in December

Remembering three celebrities who passed away in December

Matthew Carter, Ritika Gupta, Sara Kracke, and Mandy Wong January 14, 2022

Last month, the world lost three stars. Betty White Actress and comedian Betty White passed away due to a cerebrovascular accident, or stroke, on December 31st, less than 3 weeks before she would...

Castillo and Carroll take a photo with customer and supporter Marney.

Chef Castillo whisks creativity and community in new downtown bistro Bocado

Carol Xu, AVT Page Editor January 12, 2022

Dressed in a bright pop-art mashup shirt and black cap, navy apron in front, Chef Diego Castillo beams as another happy family thanks him for his service. He grabs a couple of coupon vouchers for them,...

With apps like Strava, Sworkit, and Freeletics, those who want to work out from home can find effective workouts and track their progress.

Top three popular fitness apps

January 3, 2022

If your resolution this year was to start working out and you don't feel like getting a gym membership, a fitness app might be for you. Last year, Amador’s freshmen utilized apps for online PE.  ¨Using...

Student bakers followed a gingerbread recipe from their teacher, Judi Morton, and then decorated using their own creativity.

Baking & Pastry students create gingerbread houses from scratch

Andrew Xiao, Staff Writer December 24, 2021

In the midst of the holidays season, Judi Morton’s Baking & Pastry students in C-5 have completed a festive final project to conclude the semester: making gingerbread houses entirely from scratch. “[In...

One decor idea from Target is a painted metal car carrying Christmas trees.

3 Places to get holiday decor

Imogen Rogers, Infographics Editor-in-Chief December 24, 2021

Decorations are a must-have for many in the holiday season, but it can be difficult knowing where to start. Here are three local places to find Christmas decor. 1. Target Target is a classic spot...

Watch Encanto on Disney Plus.

“Encanto” explores Latino culture & family ties

Soraia Bohner, Staff Writer December 22, 2021

With the holidays upon us, the importance of family and connections is hard to miss. Disney’s "Encanto," a film focusing on an ordinary girl in a magical, tight-knit Colombian Family, reminds us that...

Watch Hawkeye exclusively on Disney Plus.

TV show review: Hawkeye

Katy Clark, Senior Staff Writer December 22, 2021

This holiday season, Marvel has gifted all fans the show Hawkeye, a six episode TV show. The series follows Clint Barton as he teams up with debut superhero Kate Bishop. Together, they take down the Tracksuits,...

The main counter’s decorated in a blue-green tile pattern that evokes the rippling, shimmering sea, and a leafy display of “Bocado on the go” offers newcomers a bright welcome to the establishment. (Carol Xu)

Food review: Bocado Un Petit Bistro

Carol Xu, AVT Page Editor December 22, 2021

Chancing upon Bocado Un Petit, the new bistro downtown, is like being let into a thrilling secret. Your eyes must skim past the other well-established buildings–the Italian gourmet restaurant and the...

"Spider-Man: No Way Home" is currently screening in theaters, including Regal Hacienda in Dublin. 

Movie review: Spider-Man: No Way Home

Tejasvini Ramesh, Staff Writer December 20, 2021

In 2019, I was one among the millions of Marvel fans who watched “Spider-Man: Far From Home.” With the film’s ominous cliff-hanger ending, fans left theaters with anticipation for the next film —...

The entrance to Widmer World welcomes visitors with brightly-lit sign.

Three places around Pleasanton to visit for holiday lights and decorations

Paola Reynaga, Staff Writer December 16, 2021

As the holiday season arrives in Pleasanton, the community is getting into the Christmas spirit. People have finally started to decorate their houses with beautiful Christmas lights. Deacon Dave “There...

Creatures of Impulse takes the stage with winter-themed improv.

Creatures of Impulse: Holiday Shorts

Imogen Rogers, Infographics Editor-in-Chief December 9, 2021

The Creatures of Impulse student improv troupe performed Holiday Shorts on December 2nd and 3rd, 2021, at the Firehouse Arts Center. “This was my first time being in Holiday Shorts, and it was such...

What you should know about the legacy of fashion designer Virgil Abloh

What you should know about the legacy of fashion designer Virgil Abloh

Ritika Gupta, Page Editor December 9, 2021

On November 28th, American fashion designer and entrepreneur Virgil Abloh died at the age of 41 due to cardiac angiosarcoma, a rare cancer. Abloh transformed not only consumer style, but also the meaning...

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