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The exorbitant cost of higher education in the United States compels numerous students to resort to student loans, personal savings, or loans from relatives to cover their university tuition expenses.

Supreme Court to take on Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Plan: how could Amador students be affected?

Preston Elliott, Staff Writer March 13, 2023

Last summer, the Biden Administration announced a plan to forgive up to $20,000 of student debt for individuals nationwide. However, due to immense backlog stemming from the Supreme Court, the current...

The official end of the COVID-19 pandemic has marked the end of mask-wearing for many individuals on campus and around the state.

Look back: California finally ends COVID-19 state of emergency

Andrew Xiao and Gyan Bhambhani March 13, 2023

In the past couple of weeks, Governor Gavin Newsom announced the end of California’s COVID-19 State of Emergency. Although the pandemic has been a tumultuous time for all, California and our local community...

Numerous theories regarding the origin of the pandemic have proliferated online and on social media, highlighting the widespread confusion surrounding this issue.

Division in intelligence: US Department of Energy reports that COVID-19 may have originated in lab

Zenil Koovejee, AVT World News & Politics Page Editor March 12, 2023

Almost three years after COVID-19 sparked global catastrophe, newly updated intelligence reports have suggested that the pandemic most likely originated from a laboratory leak in China.  “There has...

New Zealand and its surrounding areas have a history of being affected by tropical cyclones, with the country experiencing several destructive storms in recent years.

Cyclone Gabrielle impacts parts of New Zealand: what students should know?

Jalen Alami, Senior Staff Writer March 1, 2023

With 11 fatalities and 8 people missing, Cyclone Gabrielle has ravaged parts of New Zealand. This has prompted Prime Minister Chris Hipkins to declare a national state of emergency. "I can't even imagine...

School shootings have occurred throughout history, but they gained greater attention in the US after the 1999 Columbine High School massacre, which was documented in the book by Judy Hasday. This followed by numerous similar incidents in subsequent years.

Increased prevalence of school shootings: How could our community be affected?

Jalen Alami, Staff Writer February 28, 2023

There have been seven California mass shootings in the month of January alone, leaving at least 31 dead and 22 injured. As gun violence becomes an increasingly prominent issue on a national level, many...

Despite the challenges and differences we face, Black History Month serves as a reminder of the unity and common ground we share in celebrating and honoring the contributions of Black individuals to society.

Reveling in resilience: significance of Black History Month for students

Lexiss Marajas, Staff Writer February 28, 2023

The accomplishments, successes, and history of African Americans are honored and celebrated during Black History Month. Observed every February since 1976, it has enjoyed widespread growth, being celebrated...

Urban centers in the Bay Area, like San Francisco, have been heavily impacted by the mass layoffs in the tech industry.

Beyond the world of tech: exploring alternative career paths for students

Preston Elliott, Staff Writer February 28, 2023

The Bay Area is renowned for its burgeoning technology industry. As such, many students plan on working in the field, hoping to take advantage of how lucrative the sector is. As technology has recently...

Despite the recent tech industry layoffs, computer science students on campus continue to utilize software tools like Replit to enhance their coding abilities.

The tech industry’s workforce shake-up: understanding mass layoffs

Case Bahl, Staff Writer February 28, 2023

Throughout the end of 2022 and going into 2023, tech giants like Amazon and Google have resorted to mass layoffs and reduced hiring, leaving many without jobs. While most industries struggled through...

North Korea's current state can be traced back to the Korean War, which ended in 1953 with the division of the Korean Peninsula into North and South and the decades of isolation and authoritarian rule that followed under the Kim Dynasty.

From Pyongyang to San Francisco: How can North Korea’s recent escalation potentially impact the Bay Area?

Zenil Koovejee, AVT World News & Politics Page Editor February 21, 2023

In what some are calling a flagrant display of provocative prowess, North Korea has launched two ballistic missiles from its eastern shores, mere days following the discharge of an intercontinental ballistic...

Gautam Adani, the founder and chairman of the Adani Group, was born on June 24, 1962, in a small town in Gujarat, India.

Gautam Adani loses billions: What can we learn from his story?

Gyan Bhambhani, AVT Health & Wellness Page Editor February 21, 2023

The Adani Group, led by billionaire Gautam Adani, has suffered a massive decline in market value and net worth following accusations of stock-price manipulation, fraud, and money laundering by investment...

The Lincoln memorial represents the steps to freedom in our country and the appreciation of our presidents’ legacies.

Unpacking the legacy: understanding Presidents’ Day for students

Preston Elliott, Staff Writer February 18, 2023

As Presidents' Day approaches, many students are gearing up for a well-deserved three-day weekend. But beyond the extended break, what is the importance of this federal holiday and why do we celebrate...

 The fault lines that California and Turkey are situated on function almost identically.

Tremor of destruction: aftermath of Turkey-Syria earthquake

Parsa Hassanpour, AVT World News & Politics Page Editor February 18, 2023

February 6’s chain of earthquakes in Syria and Turkey was the most extreme seismic event the region had seen in almost a century. Rescue efforts have unearthed countless bodies, with casualties ever-rising...

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