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Students lined their cars up in the front Santa Rita parking lot.

AV Car Show competition showcases student automobiles

Ian Cha and Amogh Belgal March 13, 2023

Last Friday, Amador Valley’s Leadership hosted the Car Show where students were able to show off their unique cars through a series of inspections and tests.  “I participated in the car show because...

The official end of the COVID-19 pandemic has marked the end of mask-wearing for many individuals on campus and around the state.

Look back: California finally ends COVID-19 state of emergency

Andrew Xiao and Gyan Bhambhani March 13, 2023

In the past couple of weeks, Governor Gavin Newsom announced the end of California’s COVID-19 State of Emergency. Although the pandemic has been a tumultuous time for all, California and our local community...

Numerous theories regarding the origin of the pandemic have proliferated online and on social media, highlighting the widespread confusion surrounding this issue.

Division in intelligence: US Department of Energy reports that COVID-19 may have originated in lab

Zenil Koovejee, AVT World News & Politics Page Editor March 12, 2023

Almost three years after COVID-19 sparked global catastrophe, newly updated intelligence reports have suggested that the pandemic most likely originated from a laboratory leak in China.  “There has...

Co-Presidents Andrea Yang ('23) and Pallavi Shankar ('23) pose for a picture with DECA advisor Marjan Akrami after receiving glass awards for placing in the top three.

DECA travels to Anaheim for state competition and conference

Amishi Anand, Staff Writer March 9, 2023

Amador Valley High School’s DECA team competed with others from all over California at the annual State Career Development Conference (SCDC) held at the Anaheim Marriott Hotel from Mar. 4 to 6. “I...

The fundraiser donated 15% of the night's sales to Amador's competition civics team.

Zachary’s Pizza hosts fundraiser for Amador’s Competition Civics team

Parsa Hassanpour, AVT Page Editor March 9, 2023

To raise money for Amador Valley’s competition civics’ trip to Washington D.C. this April, Zachary’s Pizza held a fundraiser on Tuesday, March 7. The event donated 15% of that day’s sales to the...

Workers exploring the sinkhole which was an indicator of bigger problems with the water line to Amador Valley. The sinkhole was caused by a broken pipe underground between the B building and A building.

Sinkhole on campus indicator of much bigger problems

Anita Ratna Gautam, Staff Writer March 9, 2023

Last week Amador Valley campus had a few problems with the water system which caused a water shut off and all of the bathrooms on campus to be closed.  The leak is located between the office and the...

The AV Science Olympiad Team poses on the bleachers as they wait for the awards ceremony to announce the final placements.

AV Science Olympiad wins sixth place at Bay Area Regional Science Olympiad tournament

Arlina Yang, Media Arts Editor March 7, 2023

AV Science Olympiad placed sixth at BARSO, the Bay Area Regional Science Olympiad tournament, and qualified for the Northern California Science Olympiad tournament last weekend. AV Scioly took three teams...

Teenagers from around the Tri-Valley came to attend the career and job fair at Pleasanton Senior Center.

City of Pleasanton hosts teen career and job fair

Gigi Zhang, AVtv Segments Editor March 7, 2023

On Saturday, Mar. 4, the City of Pleasanton hosted a career fair for teens at the Pleasanton Senior Center. The fair lasted from 12pm to 3pm, and lunch was served for those who signed up. Students and...

Abigail Hall ('25) is unable to find an open bathroom during 4th period.

The trouble with finding unlocked girls bathrooms around campus

Amishi Anand, Staff Writer March 6, 2023

Complaints from girls on campus have been increasing this last month as difficulty finding open bathrooms during the day continues. The most common reason given for the closures is increased vandalism...

In the hallway of the Amador library, a display features the contributions of influential African Americans from athletes to activists.

African American History Month celebrated on campus

Edwin He, Staff Writer March 2, 2023

For the entirety of February, African American History Month highlights African Americans’ struggles and accomplishments. Through posters and activities, Amador Valley High School honors this particular...

New Zealand and its surrounding areas have a history of being affected by tropical cyclones, with the country experiencing several destructive storms in recent years.

Cyclone Gabrielle impacts parts of New Zealand: what students should know?

Jalen Alami, Senior Staff Writer March 1, 2023

With 11 fatalities and 8 people missing, Cyclone Gabrielle has ravaged parts of New Zealand. This has prompted Prime Minister Chris Hipkins to declare a national state of emergency. "I can't even imagine...

Pleasanton's Creatures of Impulse participated in the Face-Off! improv show as the home team.

Firehouse Arts Center hosts Improv Face-Off

Holly McBain, Staff Writer February 28, 2023

On the nights of Feb. 23rd through 25th, the Firehouse Arts Center hosted a wrestling themed improv show. The home team, Creatures of Impulse, faced against different improv teams for the renowned Face-Off...

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