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Musicians Play Merry Tunes at Fezziwigs Holiday party.

Dickens Fair: Stepping Into Holiday Wonder

Owen Corpora, Senior Staff Writer December 20, 2024

Every year across the bay, during christmas time, a magical place comes to life. This place is the Dickens Fair. For those unfamiliar with it, the fair is a special paid event, hosted in San Francisco...

Japanese Teacher Rieko Murphy’s door decorations revolve around the theme of a gingerbread man.

Door Decoration: AV Holiday Traditions

Floressa Mukherjee and Lanie Win December 18, 2024

As the semester wraps up and Christmas approaches around the corner, teachers show their festive spirit by decorating their classroom doors. Classrooms have a chance to enter in the door decorating competition...

French students held many presentations over the week to celebrate the culture of their class.

French and Festivities: Amador celebrates National French Week

Sarina Liu, Staff Writer December 17, 2024

This year, members of the French Honors Society gathered to celebrate National French Week during lunch and access period on November 14th, 2024. The annual celebration takes place from November 10th to...

Foreign imports that could be affected by the new tariff policy

What Are Tariffs and How Do They Affect the US Economy?

Pareena Gupta and Emma Luey December 16, 2024

Tariffs have been an element of the U.S. economy since its founding in 1789. Tariffs, or taxes on imported goods, are most commonly used to boost domestic industries and protect them from foreign competition.  “I...

A ceremony on December officially reopened the Notre Dame Cathedral to tourists, 5 years after the devastating fire.

Restored Notre Dame Reopens to Tourists

Bella Burns, Staff Writer December 16, 2024

This past week, the Notre Dame Cathedral opened its doors to presidents, princes, tourists, and locals for the first time in five years since its devastating 2019 fire.  “It's… a sign of comfort,...

As each of the department adopts a family, the classes all come together in an effort to give back to those who need it.

Amador Valley Revives Adopt-a-Family Tradition

Anvitha Vinothshankr and Sikha Ray December 14, 2024

This year, Amador Valley High School has revived its longstanding tradition of participating in the Adopt-a-Family program. This heartwarming initiative allows students and staff to bring joy to families...

Unit 3 holds up the regionals belt trophy.

AV Comp Civics Takes Home a Victory At Regional Competiton

Mila Kalezic and Abhay Girish December 14, 2024

Last Sunday, Amador Valley’s “We the People” team took home the regional belt after winning their first competition against foothill. Foothill and Amador’s competition team met in Las Positas...

As the band makes their entrance, they hold signs representing Amador Valley. They play as they walk down, the bright Pleasanton sign above them.

Holiday Begins: Pleasanton Hosts Annual Holiday Parade

Kiki Yasui and Ashlynn Suh December 12, 2024

On Dec. 7, Downtown Pleasanton hosted its annual Holiday Parade gathering hundreds of people flooding the sidewalks on Main Street. In celebration of the holidays, diverse performers and organizations...

Katie shopping in different booths at the Thrift Fest.

Pleasanton Thrift Store: Hidden Fashion Treasures

Ellie Cho and Briahna Ma December 12, 2024

On November 30, the Alameda County Fairgrounds came alive with the second annual Thrift Fest, a vibrant event held from 1-6 PM that showcased over 175 booths across two buildings. Featuring an eclectic...

The Geography club members stand alongside Mr. Sullivan to thank him for his visit.

Geography Club hosts International Ambassador

Mila Kalezic, Senior Staff Writer December 12, 2024

On October 24, 2024, former U.S. Ambassador to Zimbabwe and Angola, Joseph Sullivan, visited Amador Valley High School to share insights from his career in foreign service. This event offered students...

Samir Sharma('25) and Helen Santos('25) help run the Senior Stand to support this year's Seniors run their programs.

Winter Carnival’s arrival at Amador Valley: Holiday Celebrations

Gargi Kanetkar, Staff Writer December 9, 2024

On December 6th, Amador Valley High School hosted its inaugural Winter Carnival, welcoming PUSD students, families, and staff to enjoy a festive break from the stress of finals season. With games, food,...

This campaign cycle, podcasts played a significant role in the outcome of the election.

Podcast Election: How New Mediums of Information Shaped 2024 Election

Ellie Cho and Gabi Minto December 6, 2024

The months before the election are a testing ground for new forms of political media. This year, podcasts have risen as an effective form of campaigning. As a highly anticipated election, many citizens...

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