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The entire choir opens the show, singing "Heart" from the musical Damn Yankees.

Choir shows they have “Heart” with first annual pop show

Aimee Sitter, Senior Staff Writer May 15, 2023

On Wednesday, May 3, Amador’s choir performed their first annual Pop Show, “You Gotta Have Heart.” They started the show off with a combined opener of concert and chamber choir, singing Heart from...

The 83rd annual Pleasanton Rose Show took place on Saturday, May 13 at the Pleasanton Senior Center.

Pleasanton Rose Show returns to in-person after three years

Aileen Hu, AVT News Editor May 14, 2023

On Saturday, May 13th, Pleasanton’s 83rd annual Rose Show took place at the Pleasanton Senior Center. The tradition started in 1940, and became a recurring event that always happens on the Saturday before...

Spanning centuries, Africa has been marked by a tumultuous history of conflict and turmoil, stemming from the enduring legacies of colonization, ethnic and religious tensions, and scarcity of resources.

Sudan experiences major turmoil: How does our perception of conflict in Africa dictate our response?

Zenil Koovejee and Preston Elliott May 13, 2023

During the past week, Sudan has experienced a major escalation of conflict between two political factions, greatly impacting the stability of the region and the lives of millions on the ground level. Despite...

Earlier this year, the Pleasanton City Council decided to reduce the Weekends on Main to last six weekends instead of ten.

Pleasanton City Council reduces annual Weekends on Main tradition

Anita Gautam, Staff Writer May 10, 2023

Pleasanton’s First Weekends on Main is now a recurrent tradition in downtown Pleasanton. The tradition started first in 2020, when the Pleasanton Downtown Association (PDA) decided to close down Main...

Elon Musk founded SpaceX in 2002 in order to reduce space transportation costs and enable the colonization of Mars.

Space X launches the most powerful rocket in history: What it means the new era of space exploration?

Amogh Belgal, Staff Writer May 10, 2023

In a historic feat on April 20, SpaceX successfully launched the Starship, measuring a whopping 394 feet in height and 29.5 feet in width (the largest rocket ever to be launched in the history of mankind)....

The younger generation has increasingly embraced digital platforms like Apple Pay for their banking and purchasing needs, largely neglecting the traditional wallet and physical cards.

The future of wallets: How do bank failures reflect the evolution of financial institutions in the modern age?

Jalen Alami, Staff Writer May 9, 2023

In the past week, First Republic Bank has become the next victim in a series of bank failures that have plagued the United States and the world. Being acquired by JPMorgan Chase just weeks after the Silicon...

King Charles III and Camilla were married in a civil ceremony on April 9, 2005, solidifying their bond and commitment to each other as well as to the monarchy they now lead.

A historic celebration: What is the relevance of the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla for the modern world?

Zenil Koovejee, AVT World News & Politics Page Editor May 9, 2023

This past weekend, the streets of London were transformed into a magnificent spectacle as an air of grandeur swept through the city. The sounds of cheering crowds and the dazzle of splendid decorations...

Weekends on Main is a local summer tradition consisting of a series of events on the first weekends of each month from May to October.

Weekends on Main begin marking the start of Pleasanton’s summer events

Aimee Sitter, Staff Writer May 9, 2023

On Friday, May 5th, Pleasanton Downtown Association (PDA) started up the first Weekends on Main of the year. From Friday to Sunday, Main Street was closed down for various downtown events, such as live...

AV DECA poses for a team picture at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL.

AV DECA travels to Orlando to compete in last and largest conference

Amishi Anand, Staff Writer May 9, 2023

From April 22 to 25, members of Amador Valley’s DECA team traveled across the country to Orlando, FL to compete in the annual International Career Development Conference (ICDC).  “Going to ICDC...

The 2023 annual PPIE Run for Education is a long-time fundraising tradition and this year's race took place at the Alameda Fairgrounds on Sunday, April 30th.

2023 PPIE Run for Education takes place at Alameda County Fairgrounds

Jalen Alami, Staff Writer May 1, 2023

The annual Pleasanton Run for Education promotes fitness, celebrates the community, and fundraises for local schools. This year, the event took place on Apr. 30 at the Alameda County Fairgrounds.  The...

PAL's pals also provided an online art exhibit for people who couldn't visit the showcase in person.

PAL’s pals holds 2023 high school art exhibit

Krithika Subramaniam, AVT Page Editor April 30, 2023

On Apr. 29 to Apr. 30, the Stoneridge Mall hosted a showcasing event for PAL’s pals art contest participants and winners. The event included a brief examination of several student-made art pieces from...

Abortions pills are provided by pharmaceutical companies such as Rite Aid and CVS.

The battle over abortion pills: How will women’s reproductive rights in California be impacted?

Preston Elliott, Staff Writer April 30, 2023

Earlier this month in Texas, federal judge Matthew Kacsmaryck called to suspend the FDA’s approval of the abortion pill ‘mifepristone’. Soon after this ruling, a Washington federal judge, Thomas...

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