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From PCR to self-antigen tests, there are a variety of ways to check if one has COVID-19.

How effective are various COVID-19 tests?

Emma Ka, Mark Zhou, and Devika Subramanian January 23, 2022

At the end of winter break, the PUSD district offered its students free at-home COVID-19 tests to control the spread of the disease. The measure taken was proven helpful, as many students who caught COVID-19...

Students were able to collect a wide variety of different athletic equipment.

“New Year New Gear” Drive gives athletic equipment to underpriviledged communities

January 23, 2022

On Sunday, Jan. 23, Amador had its second annual participation in the New Year New Gear drive. “Honestly I just loved seeing all the families come and drop stuff off, people were so excited to donate...

Inviting an inevitable chain of cars, Hart Middle School opens its back parking lot to testing tents for drive-in rapid antigen testing.

PUSD testing center searches for student volunteers

Zaynah Shah, AVT Page Editor January 19, 2022

With COVID-19 cases on the rise since the return from break due to Omicron, the PUSD testing center has been reaching out for volunteers of capable ages to help manage the drive-in testing site. “We...

Leadership organized pad and tampon stations to offer free hygiene products to female students at Amador Valley. They have set them up in the J and H bathrooms.

AV Leadership provides students with pads and tampons

Ritika Ghosh and Paola Reynaga January 19, 2022

Amador Valley Leadership has set up a pad and tampon station in the H, J, and Q building bathrooms. As students come back to AV after winter break, girls can be sure that they always have a pad or tampon...

The number of absent students in Mrs. Da Costa's classroom reached new levels at 27 on Tuesday, Jan 11.

Attendance rates plummet by over 10 percent at Amador after winter break

Carol Xu, Kevin Zhu, and Soumya Rangan January 18, 2022

Rows of empty seats and desks greeted Amador teachers and students in classrooms with the return to school on January 11. In response to the recent proliferation of the Omicron variant, attendance rates...

District officials, in response to the spike in COVID-19 cases and the shortage of teachers, have decided to help substitute classes in schools throughout the district.

What is PUSD doing to help prevent the spread of Omicron?

Zenil Koovejee and Jocelyn Hsu January 17, 2022

Following winter break, the Pleasanton Unified School District (PUSD) has implemented a numerous number of extra precautions aimed at inhibiting the spread of the highly contagious Omicron variant. “Testing...

Under the pressure of the new Omicron variant, PUSD has been taking precautions to enforce everyone’s safety as we return to school.

How to prepare for the Omicron surge at Amador

Leila Touati, Zaynah Shah, and Parth Mishra January 14, 2022

The Omicron variant is swiftly increasing the surge of COVID-19 cases around the world and in Pleasanton. But not to fear — there are a variety of procedures the Amador community can follow in order...

The at-home tests are one of the easiest ways for students and staff to determine whether or not they have COVID.

PUSD safely distributes at-home COVID-19 tests in response to Omicron

Matthew Carter, AVT EIC January 12, 2022

Due to the recent surge in COVID, the Pleasanton School District made the decision to distribute at-home COVID tests to all students. The tests are not mandatory, but are highly recommended. “PUSD...

This court case was monumental for feminists involved in the pro choice movement, as it was the first steps to gaining women the right to an abortion.

What is Roe V. Wade and will it be overturned?

Katy Clark December 23, 2021

On January 22nd, 1973 the Supreme Court Case Roe V. Wade was passed, advancing the Pro-Choice movement and giving women around the nation the choice and ready access to get an abortion for a variety of...

A LEGO model of the Little Brown Church in Sunol is a striking resemblance to the real structure.

Museum on Main opens display featuring LEGO creations

Enzo Peixoto, Staff Writer December 22, 2021

It’s never too early to visit a museum and marvel at its incredible exhibitions. The Pleasanton Museum on Main is one of the many fascinating museums around our city. The museum recently opened a rare...

The pandemic has impacted the nation--and the world--in every way imaginable.

New COVID variant discovered is dubbed “Omicron Variant”

Kazuya Yasui, Staff Writer December 21, 2021

For the past 21 months, the U.S. has been fighting a long, deadly war against COVID, and a new variant has emerged in South Africa. This new variant, named “Omicron,” appears to be more infectious...

Mark Atler ('22) woke up early to support the AVHS students and staff.

AV Leadership sprinkles happiness before finals week

Nadya Carreira, Staff Writer December 21, 2021

Standing outside the school at 7:30 AM, AV leadership members held  up encouraging signs to passing students as part of the Sprinkling Happiness event on Friday, December 20.  Sprinkling Happiness...

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