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The Black Student Union set up a memorial for various black individuals who have made impacts throughout history.

Black History Month and Voting Rights

Soraia Bohner, Staff Writer March 2, 2022

Black History Month and Government Failures to Recognize It Black History Month: One that should be spent honoring Civil Rights leaders, grassroots leaders, and those working to uplift their communities....

NFTs and cryptocurrency might be the future of investing and banking.

What are NFTs?

Sara Kracke, Photo Editor February 15, 2022

NFTs have recently exploded in popularity, used by celebrities, artists, and others all over the world. The concept of NFTs is complex, but breaking it down makes it easier to learn.  Cryptocurrency  “I...

Young workers in California can benefit from the new program.

California launches $185 million youth job corps program

Mikail Mirza, Staff Writer February 15, 2022

Upon the COVID-19 pandemic, the Californian government has launched a $185 million jobs program aimed at putting disadvantaged young adults to work. This issue addresses helping their respective communities...

French teachers strike: How might this affect students?

French teachers strike: How might this affect students?

Jack Beresford-Howe, Staff Writer February 2, 2022

Last week, there was a widespread teacher strike in France regarding COVID guidelines. French teachers protested that the current guidelines are impeding the learning process for students.  “I think...

Statewide water restrictions–what are they and why were they enacted?

Statewide water restrictions–what are they and why were they enacted?

Thomas Kim, AVT Editor January 31, 2022

Starting January 4th, California’s State Water Resources Control Board announced mandatory water restrictions amidst another drought, as California residents have failed to follow the voluntary 15% reduction...

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...

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...

The USS California (BB44) after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Dec. 7 1941. Abandoning ship.

Remembering Pearl Harbor: 80 years later

Mandy Wong, AVT Editor-in-Chief December 16, 2021

On December 7, 1941, Japan attacked Pearl Harbor, killing 2,403 Americans and injuring 1,143. This year marks 80 years since then, and in remembrance, we provide two perspectives on the day that would...

Massive layoffs during the pandemic led to a shortage of labor. “[Supplies] need to be unloaded at a dock, at Long Beach, or LA, or Oakland, and if there are issues in having people work…that’s obviously going to be a problem,” said macroeconomics teacher Michael Boone.

How global supply chain issues hit local businesses

Matthew Nader, Soumya Rangan, Mandy Wong, and Alex Wu December 9, 2021

Supply chain issues wreak havoc on day-to-day life. It seems that every point in the process - from manufacturing to shipping and distribution - is encountering new hardships due to the pandemic. “The...

The best way to beat the spread of COVID is to get vaccinated.

COVID vaccinations have opened up to kids 5-11

Soumya Rangan, Photo EIC December 6, 2021

The CDC has approved the COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5-11 as of November 2nd, 2021. As most schools around the country have opened up, the risk of infection for younger kids in elementary and middle...

The evolution of youth vaping from 2019-2021: a positive trend or a temporary drop.

The evolution of youth vaping: initial boom to now

Arlina Yang, AVTV Segments EIC November 30, 2021

From the initial 27.5% reported high school students who vape in 2019 to the dramatic change to 11.3% in 2021 from the annual National Youth Tobacco Survey, the use of e-cigarettes among teens is undergoing...

The conference is held in a new location every time and features countries from all around the world. The first conference was held in Berlin, Germany.

What is the COP-26 Summit and why was Joe Biden there?

Katy Clark, Senior Staff Writer November 28, 2021

Countries from around the world met in Glasgow, Scotland for the COP-26 summit to discuss climate change and actions nations can take to go green. This year Joe Biden made an appearance, representing the...

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