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The Presidential Records Act (PRA) governs the handling and preservation of classified documents generated during a President's term in office, ensuring their protection and accountability.

Confidential documents exposed: national security implications

Gyan Bhambhani, AVT Health & Wellness Page Editor February 1, 2023

Over the past three months, classified federal documentation has been found in locations associated to both Donald Trump and President Joe Biden. With national security hanging in the balance, questions...

Machu Picchu is a 15th-century Inca citadel located in the Andes Mountains of Peru that was abandoned after the Spanish conquest and rediscovered in the 20th century, becoming a symbol of Inca civilization and a major tourist destination.

Peru: the ancient and modern world shut down amidst public unrest

Lexiss Marajas, Staff Writer January 31, 2023

In the midst of a political crisis, Peru’s government, now engulfed by unrest, has declared a state of emergency. Responding to protests, Lima has suspended constitutional rights including the right...

Jackie Gilbert was one of five​​​ inductees who entered Amador Valley’s Athletic Hall of Fame. She played lacrosse at Amador for four years.

Amador Valley holds 2022 Hall of Fame Ceremony

Jaylon Shaghasi and Joseph Chiu January 31, 2023

Amador Valley High School held the 2022 Athletic Hall of Fame ceremony at halftime during the varsity basketball game against Dublin High School on Jan. 26. Prior to Thursday night, Amador had inaugurated...

Created in 1947, the Doomsday Clock was originally set to 7 minutes before midnight, with the furthest it has been totaling 17 minutes away.

Scientific community moves Doomsday Clock 10 seconds forward

Yatin Bayya, Staff Writer January 30, 2023

An annual tradition for the past 76 years, the doomsday clock measures the state of the world, where midnight represents reaching a global catastrophe. Last Tuesday, it was moved 10 seconds forward, making...

George Santos is the son of immigrants and campaigned on improving the quality of life for everyone in New York’s Third Congressional District.

Caught in the act: Representative George Devolder Santos

Zenil Koovejee, AVT World News & Politics Page Editor January 29, 2023

In recent weeks, Representative George Santos (R-NY3) has faced severe backlash due to his alleged misuse of campaign funds and widespread fraud, including the fabrication of details about his personal...

Eskom was founded in 1923 with a mandate to supply electricity to the nation and support economic growth and development.

A nation in darkness: South Africa’s loadshedding nightmare

Zenil Koovejee, AVT World News & Politics Page Editor January 29, 2023

Imagine a land where the interruption of electricity is as constant and inevitable as the dawn of a new day. A place where the uncertainty of light is as much a part of daily life as the rising sun. In...

Ardern was born on July 26, 1980 in Hamilton, New Zealand to a Mormon family.

Jacinda Arden resigns as the Prime Minister of New Zealand

Maximilien Kiyoi, Senior Staff Writer January 28, 2023

Jacinda Ardern, New Zealand’s 40th Prime Minister, announced her resignation on January 19, concluding her 6 years of service as one of the youngest female leaders around the world. Chris Hipkins, Arden’s...

With Artemis III, NASA plans to set foot on the moon in 2025.

NASA Artemis III: A new era for the moon, space exploration, and beyond

Ian Cha, Staff Writer January 28, 2023

With the Artemis program, NASA prepares to land the first astronauts on the Moon since the Apollo program in 1972, planning to establish a long-term lunar presence on the South Pole.  “Returning...

The closest DMV to Amador is on 6300 W Las Positas Blvd. Students will have to make at least two visits to a DMV to earn their driver's license.

How to get yourself ready for your driver’s test: Best options for AV students

Mathew Dickman, Staff Writer January 28, 2023

With the turn of the new year, numerous students will begin their journey to earn their driver's licenses. Nevertheless, the many steps, procedures, and assessments are often overwhelming, especially to...

Students work hard to strategize their decisions and to beat the other teams.

AP World classes start their semester-long business game

Rishit Agnihotri, Staff Writer January 27, 2023

At the start of second semester, AP World History classes at Amador began their semester-long business game to help students understand important lessons about each of their study units. “I thought...

Unit 1 poses after the mock competition held in Amador's library.

How Comp Civics prepares for their state competition

Tejasvini Ramesh and Shimon Arai January 27, 2023

On Feb. 4, 2023, Amador’s Competition Civics class will be competing at California’s annual state civics competition. In previous years, the class has won first place at this competition, and will...

International Holocaust Remembrance Day was introduced by the United Nations General Assembly on 1 November 2005.

International Holocaust Remembrance Day: significance and impact

Jalen Alami, Senior Staff Writer January 25, 2023

On January 27, communities around the world are scheduled to observe Holocaust Remembrance Day, recalling the systematic murder of over six million individuals by Nazi Germany and commemorating the lives...

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