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Has anyone kept their New Year’s resolution?

Trisha Khattar and Matt Kim February 21, 2020

It's been a month since people made New Year's resolutions. But every year, some of us are just unable to stick to our words. A study by the University of Scranton found that 80% of New Year’s resolutions...

Even though a stunning 72% of Instagram users are teenagers, Snapchat remains the app that teens use most often on average.

Watch out! Your Instagram posts could decide college for you…

Lucy Dou, Staff Writer February 20, 2020

Teenagers spend around 9 hours on social media. That statistic isn’t surprising - if you’re like most people, then you know all too well the feeling of scrolling on Instagram, Snapchat, or TikTok for...

Amador New Skateboard Racks Don't Seem Effective

Amador New Skateboard Racks Don’t Seem Effective

David Cease, AVtv Editor November 5, 2019

Many Amador students enjoy skateboarding and use their skateboards daily. Whether this is to school, or in the hallways, it is clear that skateboards are a facet in the daily lives of many students. Yet...

Benefits of Community College

Sara Saguinetti and Chandni Prabhu May 28, 2019

At Amador Valley and throughout the U.S., there is pressure for students to attend four year college as soon as they graduate. Many don’t consider another option that could possibly be more beneficial:...

After breaking both ankles in a cheerleading routine, Linzee Alcaide had to spend over a month in a wheelchair.

My Time in a Wheelchair at Amador

Linzee Alcaide, World News Editor May 20, 2019

You probably saw me around campus last month, wheeling around in my wheelchair. I’m the cheerleader who broke both of her ankles. This was a tough time for me at school, emotionally and physically. I...

Time to Take Concussions Seriously

Savana Sadler, Staff Writer April 17, 2019

Concussions are a very major injury that many don't take seriously. It is an injury that could have long lasting effects on your brain and life if not properly treated. A concussion is a mild form of...

Vaccines: Make the Right Choice (Tetanus Case)

Sara Sanguinetti, Staff Writer April 17, 2019

One simple vaccine could have prevented a lot of heartache. A recently released medical report details how an unvaccinated child in Oregon caught tetanus and nearly died, and his hospital bill of nearly...

Donversity Week –Junior & Senior Perspective

Nidhi Patel, Staff Writer April 10, 2019

Undoubtedly, the most exciting week of the school year is Donversity. Donversity week takes place in March, where students and teachers celebrate the diversity at Amador. Everyone is unique and we all...

New Zealand Bans Assault Rifles After Tragedy

Sara Sanguinetti, Staff Writer March 27, 2019

Hours after a gunman shot and killed 50 people at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand’s prime minister promised to tighten gun control and possibly ban semi-automatic weapons. It has only been a...

Lunch drop-off area right in between the office and theatre.

Drop off Lunches Being Stolen

Milli Patel, Staff Writer March 11, 2019

Many students receive their lunches and other items through the drop-off tables located by the gate to the right of the office. Parents can drop off things for students to pick up. Recently, these packages...

Distracted Driving – It Can Wait!

Elizabeth Kostalnick, Page Editor March 5, 2019

As spring is approaching new drivers are making their way onto the streets. However the safety of the roads are always in question. Texting and driving, even though illegal, still happens every day. “The...

Bella Huyler ('19) sits with a police officer in the Every Fifteen Minutes simulation held Thursday, February 28, reminding teens of the horrors that come with drinking and driving.

Will Californians vote to lower blood alcohol limit for DUI?

Nidhi Patel, Page Editor March 4, 2019

Driving under the influence has been a problem all over the world. Countries have begun cracking down on the amount of alcohol allowed in a person while they are driving. In the United States, the current...

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