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Covid-19 testing for Alameda County has begun

Elyssa Lieu, Page Editor April 29, 2020

Pleasanton’s first coronavirus testing location is officially open. The testing site became open to the public on Monday, April 27 at the Alameda County Fairgrounds. After exceeding testing capacity...

Amador academic assistance moves online

Amador academic assistance moves online

Mandy Wong, Page Editor April 29, 2020

Before Covid-19, students could seek help with their classes by heading to the library afterschool. Now, the tutoring program continues to offer help over Zoom. “Any student may request tutoring....

The media has been speculating about what the U.S. could have done to stop covid-19 earlier, as well as faster.

Could the coronavirus have been prevented in the US?

Kennedy Mayo, Staff Writer April 29, 2020

Covid-19 may have been able to be prevented, as there were enough resources and information that would have contained the outbreak into the US. However, because the virus was not taken seriously and publicized...

It is important to regulate the amount of meat you are purchasing during these tough times.

People are over-buying, animals are unnecessarily dying

Chehel Lakhwara, Jr. Page Editor April 29, 2020

The Covid-19 pandemic is now starting to cause a massive strain on the world’s food markets, more importantly; the meat markets.  More and more panicked buyers are going to stores to get food relief...

There may be major changes to the college application process for the class of 2021 and beyond.

What is the effect of Covid-19 on the class of 2021 and after?

Trisha Khattar, Staff Writer April 23, 2020

As the COVID-19 crisis continues and circumstances seem to change by the minute, juniors are growing increasingly uncertain of their future in college and the workplace. With the pandemic and lockdown...

How performers are doing their part to help

Trisha Khattar, Staff Writer April 23, 2020

With COVID-19 affecting people globally, performers from across the world are doing their part to help boost morale and fundraise for essential workers on the frontlines and the World Health Organization.  The...

Different playlists for different moods during quarantine

Zachary Nicholas, Staff Writer April 21, 2020

Hey, Dons! We know everyone is stuck inside right now and may not be feeling their best, but we made a group of playlists that you can listen to when you're in need of a very specific type of song. Take...

Polls open Monday, 4/20/20 for voting!

Leadership elections moved online for 2020 & results are in!

Elyssa Lieu, Page Editor April 21, 2020

On April 20, students were emailed a link for the ASB/Leadership 2020 elections through which they were be able to vote for next year’s council members. This year’s candidates have elected to showcase...

Movie Review: ‘Contagion’ vs. Covid-19: Was it predicted?

Leila Touati, Page Editor April 20, 2020

Contagion is a film released in 2011 that has recently popularized once again, but this time in 2020. The coronavirus outbreak has caused this movie to appear on TV screens due to the relatability that...

Check out Spotify for other fun, uplifting songs to get you out of covid-funk!

Songs to help you vibe while stuck in shelter-in-place

Emma Hodges, Social Media EIC April 17, 2020

We know the news has been hard to watch lately with all the frightening and concerning about the coronavirus. To help ease your nerves, this is a list of songs you can listen to, to get your mind off the...

Many different authorities and community members weighed in their opinion during the discussion.

Community shares opinions about PUSD grading options

Sarah Banholzer, AVT Editor-in-chief April 17, 2020

Today, April 16, 2020, PUSD held a virtual school board meeting to discuss and decide on how grades will be determined for the second semester of this school year.  The board voted for option 3,...

Club members spent their entire spring break working to compile enough masks to distribute to those in need.

Medical club DAMC donates homemade masks to local hospitals

Nina Moothedath, Staff Writer April 14, 2020

With the Covid-19 outbreak wearing medical supplies thin, members of Dons Aiding Medical Charities, a club at Amador, spent their spring breaks making homemade masks which they’re donating to hospitals...

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