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A group of female students from AVJ pose for a photograph to commemorate International Women's Day, celebrating and acknowledging the invaluable contributions of women in society.

Women’s History Month: How is it celebrated both locally and globally?

Case Bahl, Staff Writer March 22, 2023

During the month of March, people around the world celebrated Women's History Month, a month-long festivity that pays homage to the achievements and contributions of women. The commemoration serves as...

On campus, Andrew Xiao ('23) and Preston Elliott ('24) shake hands in light of the recent tension.

State of US-China relations: What are the dynamics of this reimagined Cold War?

Parsa Hassanpour, Staff Writer March 22, 2023

Tensions between the US and China are not anything new -- the dynamics between the two superpowers have dominated the global arena for decades. Now, America is taking unprecedented action. With the CHIPS...

BART and Union Pacific are two separate rail systems that operate on different tracks in the San Francisco Bay Area, with BART serving as a public transportation system and Union Pacific primarily transporting freight.

Off the rails: Ohio derailment sparks concerns over local rail safety

Jalen Alami, Staff Writer March 21, 2023

According to data from the Federal Railroad Administration, there were at least 1,164 train derailments last year throughout the US, or around three daily. Despite being a common phenomena, recent derailments...

Many club members of AV Model UN got commendations, outstanding delegate, and best delegate at Berkeley MUN conference.

Model UN competes at Berkeley MUN

Jocelyn (Hsin-Chiao) Hsu, Senior Staff Writer March 21, 2023

From Mar. 3 to 5, Amador Valley’s Model United Nation club participated in the 2023 Berkeley MUN conference. Of all the participants, more than ten members of AV MUN club received an award as being an...

Brew Crawl participants serve themselves corned beef while waiting for the event to continue on.

Pleasanton celebrates St. Patrick’s with its 10th annual Brew Crawl

Cora Kerton, Staff Writer March 19, 2023

On Saturday, Mar. 18, downtown Pleasanton celebrated St. Patrick's day with its 10th annual spirited Brew Crawl. Adults of drinking age dressed up in festive costumes and marched from store to store refilling...

The heavy snowfall has blanketed the mountains of California, creating breathtaking winter landscapes but also posing challenges for transportation and recreation in the region.

California experiences unprecedented winter storm: Newsom declares state of emergency

Lexiss Marajas, Staff Writer March 18, 2023

In the past couple of weeks, California has been hit by a winter storm that has affected cities around the state, including those in the Bay Area. As a result of the heavy rainfall and snowstorms ravaging...

The 2022 Russia-Ukraine conflict began with Russia's military buildup and invasion of Ukrainian territory, escalating global tensions and causing a humanitarian crisis in Europe.

UN votes on Russia-Ukraine conflict: what are the results and their significance?

Yatin Bayya, Staff Writer March 18, 2023

Having been over a year since the beginning of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, the UN recently adopted a resolution to end hostilities via a complete withdrawal of Russia’s military from Ukrainian territory....

Some of the sweet treats offered at grocery stores include cookies, cakes, cupcakes, and cornbread

Downtown Pleasanton celebrates St. Patrick’s

Preston Elliott, Staff Writer March 15, 2023

As March neared and began, Pleasanton prepared for its Irish festivities. Restaurants added seasonal items to their menus and businesses decorated for St. Patrick's day. Green accents are added to decor...

Many students go to the Pleasanton Library after school to meet with friends or find a quiet place to study.

Students cause problems at Pleasanton Library

Eva Grove, AVT Page Editor March 15, 2023

On Thursday, January 19, a fight broke out between two Pleasanton Middle School (PMS) students in front of the Pleasanton library. While serious fights are rare, problems with students at the Pleasanton...

Restaurants that participated in the Tri-Valley Restaurant Week set up special deals and discount. Mochiholic, for example, had a 20% off deal for entire orders.

Pleasanton restaurants participate in Tri-Valley Restaurant Week

Lexiss Marajas, Staff Writer March 14, 2023

Tri-Valley Restaurant Week, an annual celebration in California’s Tri-Valley region, highlights the culinary diversity in the area. This year, the event took place from Mar. 2 to Mar. 5, and ten Pleasanton...

After throwing colors on one another, Holi event attendees find time to talk with friends and family in a day filled with laughter, smiles, and fun.

Let the colors fly: Holi, India’s most vibrant festival

Zenil Koovejee, AVT World News & Politics Page Editor March 13, 2023

Colorful clouds of pink, blue, and green invigorate the air as people laugh and dance to lively Indian tunes. This can only mean one thing: Holi, the festival of colors, is in full swing.  This past...

The exorbitant cost of higher education in the United States compels numerous students to resort to student loans, personal savings, or loans from relatives to cover their university tuition expenses.

Supreme Court to take on Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Plan: how could Amador students be affected?

Preston Elliott, Staff Writer March 13, 2023

Last summer, the Biden Administration announced a plan to forgive up to $20,000 of student debt for individuals nationwide. However, due to immense backlog stemming from the Supreme Court, the current...

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