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Students lowered their heads onto their desks and the floor to take advantage of the sleeping period.

AP Psychology students sleep in class to enhance current study unit

Eva Grove, Photo Editor January 16, 2023

AP Psychology students decided to reset their minds and bodies on Jan. 13 by sleeping in class, an activity that normally disobeys school etiquette. "I've been doing this activity for about six years...

Student volunteers Sydney Queen ('24), Bill Situ ('23), and Mateo Gable ('24) greeted visitors at the event's entrance.

Pleasanton holds its Make a Difference festival at Senior Center

Aileen Hu, AVT News Editor January 16, 2023

On Saturday, January 14, the Make a Difference for Pleasanton festival took place at the Pleasanton Senior Center. Various exhibits were set up to promote volunteering opportunities and many participated....

Two trees fell in the Santa Rita parking lot blocking traffic and causing many student to arrive to school late.

Fallen trees obstruct traffic in front and back parking lots

Eva Grove, Photo Editor January 12, 2023

On Tuesday, Jan. 10, fallen trees in the Amador parking lot caused heavy traffic as students attempted to begin their first day of the new semester. This caused many tardies and confusion among students...

 Born in Atlanta and raised in Chicago as Kanye West, Ye initially acquired recognition as a producer in the early 2000s.

The controversiality of Ye: Kanye West’s downward spiral

Parsa Hassanpour, AVT Editor December 19, 2022

As artist Kanye West, or Ye, has become more active in the public domain, he has generated controversy after several incidents involving his political commentary. “He is entitled to his opinion as...

Jewish students at Amador celebrate their century long holiday and culture.

Jewish comunity at Amador celebrate Hannukah

Makenze Mapes, Staff Writer December 19, 2022

Students at Amador celebrate Hanukkah with family and friends, eat different types of foods like Latkes and Matzo Ball soup, light the menorah, and play games like Dreidel.  Hanukkah is an eight-day...

Holiday themed posters are set up in the Q building hallway.

Why there’s a lack of holiday decorations on campus

Catherine Xun, Staff Writer December 19, 2022

As Amador Valley transitions from the pandemic, students have seen a lack of holiday and spirited decorations on campus.  In the past, there’s been door-decorating competitions and festive posters...

China has locked down factories and isolated employees, causing Apple to face great difficulty in satisfying consumer demands.

Delays, delays, delays: Apple production in China affects consumers worldwide

Lexiss Marajas, Staff Writer December 18, 2022

This past week, many Apple factories in parts of China have been placed under lockdown as a result of the surge in COVID cases ravaging the region. Not only has this affected consumers around the world,...

Dubbed “the worst drought in decades,” this environmental crisis has gripped eastern Africa, parched landscapes, killed livestock, and created a humanitarian issue across the region.

Kenya’s drought: a nation in despair

Spencer Thiel, Staff Writer December 18, 2022

With the 14 year-long drought in Kenya’s arid climate at a new high, people are experiencing the effects more than ever. With worsening conditions ravaging rural parts of the country, Kenya’s struggle...

Measure I is designed to complement Measure I1, the District's first general obligation bond in nearly 20 years (which authorized the sale of up to $270M in bonds).

Measure I passes with last-minute addition of absentee ballots

Zenil Koovejee, Editor December 18, 2022

The Alameda County Registrar of Voters have officially certified the results for the November 8 election, reporting that Pleasanton voters have approved the PUSD Measure I bond initiative.  Measure...

Elementary students explore and learn about the great outdoors under the care of the cabin leaders.

Outdoor Ed Cabin Leader- an opportunity for both volunteer hours and personal fulfillment

Edwin He, Staff Writer December 16, 2022

Amador students have the chance to become cabin leaders for Outdoor Ed. Not only do students have an opportunity to help the community, but they can also enjoy an amazing experience and explore the wilderness.  Experience...

Widmer World greets its guests with an astonishing assortment of lights and decorations.

Pleasanton’s famous holiday lights are open to visitors

Sean Brown, Staff Writer December 15, 2022

Two of the most well-known places to experience the magic of the holiday season in Pleasanton  are Candy Cane Lane and Widmer World. Only a few blocks apart, both locations offer a variety of holiday...

Amador Valley students show their school pride and pose in one of the many student posters in the library

Group portrait posters welcome all students into Amador library

Edwin He, Staff Writer December 15, 2022

Above the bookshelves in the library, large posters hang on the wall, depicting various groups of students. These posters aim to help students feel more comfortable and at home in the library.  Student...

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