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AVtv 2-23-2023

Matthew Nader, AVtv Editor-in-Chief February 22, 2023

Today is our 25th show of the year and we have some important announcements about PPIE Pleasanton Run, Prom Expectations, and our Second Amadon!   We also have 4 great segments today: Prom...

AVtv 2-16-2023

Matthew Nader, AVtv Editor-in-Chief February 16, 2023

Today is our 24th show of the year and we have some important announcements about Donversity, Prom Tickets Flash Sale, and the School Mural.   We also have 4 great segments today: Donversity...

In December, California was hit by widespread flooding due to heavy rainfall, causing damage to homes, businesses, and infrastructure.

From parched to puddles: Has California’s massive rain storms ended the decades-long drought?

Jalen Alami, Senior Staff Writer February 15, 2023

California has experienced record rainfall during January and early February, calling into question the state of the region's drought. The heavy rainfall that occurred has been cited to have numerous benefits...

Every vote counts; how can we increase voter turnout through education and state policies?

Voting Rights in California: What can we improve on?

Alyssa Wu and Yi (Steven) Yang February 10, 2023

In October 2022, social studies classes across campus participated in a mock election, learning about the candidates for the coming elections as well as the election process. With the topic of voting rights...

Amador’s Competition Civics team poses with their awards.

Amador Comp Civics advances to national We The People competition

Parsa Hassanpour, Page Editor February 8, 2023

On Feb. 4, Amador’s Competition Civics team traveled to Sacramento to compete in the state We The People competition. Over the course of the day, California’s most successful Competition Civics teams...

AV students watch Donversity documentary: Amador Through the Ages

Luke Rathjen, Staff Writer February 8, 2023

Students spent the beginning of their ACCESS periods today watching a video put together by the Video Production 3 students.  The team led by Matthew Abatangle ('23) worked for weeks searching through...

AVtv 2-2-2023

Gigi Zhang, AVtv Show Producer February 1, 2023

Today is our 23rd show of the year and we have some important announcements about Donversity, Prom Tickets, and the AV School Mural.   We also have 3 great segments today: Palentines ...

Featuring beautiful artwork, educational boards, and a detailed model of the Tri Valley’s watershed, Shadow Cliffs’ new Interpretive Pavilion is truly a welcome addition to the regional park.

Review: visiting Shadow Cliffs’ brand new Interpretive Pavillion

Daniel Cruz, Staff Writer January 23, 2023

With its beautiful lake and hiking trails with great views, Shadow Cliffs has been a popular destination for Tri Valley residents since it opened in 1971. Additional features have steadily been added...

Satchel Williams ('23) is an aspiring filmmaker, working tirelessly to create films that showcase his creativity and storytelling.

Satchel Williams (’24): An up and coming filmmaker

Luke Rathjen, Staff Writer January 20, 2023

For years now, up and coming filmmaker Satchel Williams (‘24) has been dedicated to producing films. Although it started off as a hobby that bonded his family together, film production eventually became...

Kyra Britto has taught ASL at Amador since 2020, working hard to prepare the best classes for her students.

A mission to educate: Kyra Britto’s journey to teaching ASL

Luke Rathjen, Staff Writer January 20, 2023

In 2020, AV Alum Kyra Britto arrived at Amador as the new American Sign Language (ASL) teacher. Today, she’s known for inspiring her students with her commitment to spreading awareness on deaf culture. Although...

AVtv 1-19-2023

Gigi Zhang, AVtv Show Producer January 18, 2023

Today is our 20th show of the year and we have some important announcements about Donversity, Peer Tutoring, Opportunities to be in the Yearbook and Schedule Changes.   We also have 3 great...

Darsh Shah ('24) gets ready to teach some basketball skills to young players in Young Champions Academy.

Darsh Shah (‘24) creates Young Champions Academy to empower local community

Vincent Ma, Staff Writer January 11, 2023

Since he was young, Darsh Shah (‘24) loved basketball. While the sport started off as a hobby for him, basketball eventually became much more than merely a game.  “I wanted to help my community,...

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