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The student news site of Amador Valley High School

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Amador resumes hosting college fairs after the pandemic as regional recruiters arrived for the second time of the school year to talk to the Amador student body.

“Outside of the Box”: Amador hosts International College Fair

Arlina Yang, Media Arts Editor April 3, 2022

Following the college fair at Amador that featured many colleges in the U.S., Amador recently hosted another fair that highlighted many new international colleges. The event was hosted during lunch in...

In their English and US History classes, juniors take the CAASPP testing with the help of the Secure Test Browser software.

Everything you need to know about CAASPP testing

Ritika Ghosh and Julianna Diwa April 1, 2022

As the end of the 2021-2022 school year approaches, juniors statewide are set to take the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress test– CAASPP for short. These state-administered tests...

The war in Ukraine as seen through the eyes of a Russian/Ukrainian student

Anita Ratna Gautam, Staff Writer April 1, 2022

The Russian and Ukrainian conflict has been the biggest headline on American News for months, but as a Russian/Ukrainian student, this story is more than news to my family.  As Russia invaded the eastern...

Women's History Month first started as a local celebration in Santa Rosa, but it has now become an official month dedicated to recognition and acknowledgement.

Women’s History Month: What change has it brought, and what change needs to be made?

Aileen Hu and Tejasvini Ramesh March 31, 2022

March became officially known as Women’s History Month starting in 1981. An increasing number of people openly advocate for equal rights, and today, recognizing the impacts women have made is a natural...

A baby snake lies in the tanbark near a trail.

Warmer weather brings an increase in snakes in Pleasanton

Jacob Paden, Staff Writer March 31, 2022

Due to the warmer weather, the snake population in Pleasanton is increasing and snakes are roaming around Pleasanton trails. “I used to like going to the ridge to go hiking especially during the quarantine...

Governor Newson has been stressing for private water companies to decrease water consumption voluntarily.

Water restrictions continue in Bay Area

Soumya Rangan, Staff Writer March 31, 2022

UPDATE: Following one of the driest Januarys and Februarys on record, Governor Newsom, on March 28th, declared California to up the notch in conserving water. The restrictions from the end of January were...

DECA members presented their proposals before each other on campus and exchanged advice.

DECA and Business Academy students compete in mock Shark Tank contest

Mandy Wong, AVT EIC March 31, 2022

Business students dove into the “shark tank” last Thursday, March 24, to pitch their fictional entrepreneurship ideas to judges. The event was based on the long-running TV show where guest entrepreneurs...

Officers of the Step Up club present all the STEM courses offered at Amador and give advice to members interested in taking them.

Step Up club extends science opportunities to younger students

Emma Ka, Staff Writer March 28, 2022

This year, as part of their mission to promote gender equality in STEM, Amador Valley Step Up is organizing a contest for elementary and middle school students. The club hopes to foster an interest in...

Ryan Lau, Aadit Policepatil, Matt Carter, and Blake Bouchard working in the Sidetrack kitchen.

Mr. Amador Fundraiser at Sidetrack Bar for Children’s Home

Kylie Cancilla, Staff Writer March 27, 2022

On Thursday, March 24th, the Mr. Amador boys fundraised with Sidetrack bar acting as waiters, with all the tips the boys earned went to the George Marks Children's home.  “I thought the fundraiser...

Amador students have the opportunity to travel to Greece and other countries.

AV teachers bring back abroad trips for students

Parker Brown and Sofia Skinner March 24, 2022

Now that COVID-19 has dialed down, Amador Valley teachers are offering an amazing opportunity for a select few students to travel abroad. They are giving them a chance to experience Italy, Greece, Costa...

Amador seniors are relieved that admission numbers will not be capped for the admitted 2022 class.

UC Berkeley battles with Supreme Court of CA to maintain admission numbers

Mark Zhou, Staff Writer March 23, 2022

 The Supreme Court of California ruled on March 3 that the University of California, Berkeley must maintain admissions at 2020 levels due to a housing crisis in the city. On March 11, the Senate passed...

 Ritika Ghosh (‘23) and Julianna Diwa (‘24) working together with no masks.

Masking rules change at school: how is class different without masks?

Sofia Skinner, Haley Gottlieb, and Parker Brown March 20, 2022

As of March 12, the Pleasanton Unified School District (PUSD) stopped requiring masks inside, however, they are still strongly recommended.  Students have been advised to respect everyone's personal...

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