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Bang Energy was sued by  rival Monster Energy for false advertising of its flagship energy drinks.

Bang Energy loses 293 million dollar lawsuit: how will students be affected?

October 27, 2022

Bang Energy, one of the leading energy drink producers in the country, has filed for bankruptcy after being sued for damages over false advertising of their product. For Amador Valley students and staff,...

Penalties and suspensions have been a widely discussed topic in the NFL thus far.

Inconsistencies in NFL officiating and suspensions: what Amador students think

Andrew Naylor, Staff Writer October 27, 2022

Penalties in the NFL are used to keep players in check and ensure their safety. Currently, roughing-the-passer and pass interference calls have been getting a lot of attention, along with questionable...

With increased workloads and coming deadlines, students may feel lost due to stress.

How can students deal with stress?

Andrew Naylor, Staff Writer October 25, 2022

High School students experience stress on a daily basis, and many don’t know how to deal with it. Stress can come from not getting enough sleep, having a pile-up of work, or procrastination. These are...

Scott Garman perfects a dive in preparation for an upcoming meet.

Senior diver at Amador Valley commits to UC Berkeley

Anita Gautam, Senior Staff Writer October 25, 2022

Scott Garman (‘23) recently committed to his dream school UC Berkeley. A current senior at Amador Valley, Garman has spent the last 7 years as a competitive springboard and platform diver. His dedication...

“I do it because I love working with motivated people, and you don’t find more motivated people than athletes. I also love sports and the relationships I build with the kids,” said athletic trainer Diana Hasenpflug.

Lack of funding for high school athletic trainers

Nadya Carreira, AVT Page Editor October 25, 2022

High school athletic trainers across the country are underpaid and overworked. Many have to take on a full-time teacher’s job on top of the 40-hour work week they put in taping and helping athletes recover...

Avoiding ingredients with high amounts of processed sugar is an old trick in the book, but is nonetheless a good one.

How to stay healthy but still enjoy fall treats

Aileen Hu, AVT News Editor October 24, 2022

Autumn is often seen as the season of pumpkin, cinnamon, and apple treats. From crumb bars to cookies to tarts, there are hundreds of easy recipes for seasonal desserts. “Some of my favorite fall...

Basketball players have been working out at local gyms together to prepare for the upcoming season.

Amador boys basketball offseason recap

Joseph Chiu, AVT Page Editor October 19, 2022

As winter sports get underway, Amador Valley’s boys basketball team will begin official tryouts on Oct. 31. Players have worked out together since summer break, and their commitment to the program will...

Amador Athletic Trainer Diana Hasenpflug treats a player's injury during a game against Clayton Valley.

Behind the scenes with concussion and injury protocols at Amador

Spencer Thiel and Mathew Dickman October 19, 2022

On Sept. 30, NFL player Tua Tagovailoa was put back into play after sustaining a suspected concussion, only to be more severely injured. The incident has motivated many to reassess concussion protocols,...

Athletic director Alphonso Powell hosted the Winter Athletic Orientation meeting in the MPR.

Winter Athletic Orientation 2022 recap

Jocelyn (Hsin-Chiao) Hsu, Staff Writer October 18, 2022

To welcome incoming and returning athletes, athletic directors and sports coaches hosted the winter sports orientation meeting in Amador Valley’s Multipurpose Room from 6-7:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 17.  “We...

In the NBA, shooting in practice versus in games can have differences as large as double or triple the accuracy. The same can be applied for all basketball players: when pressure is on the line, shooting accuracy decreases.

The performance anxiety problem: sports, arts, pressure

Kevin Zhu, AVT News Editor October 15, 2022

Stage fright, known professionally as performance anxiety, is ever more prominent in the world of sports and arts. It occurs when athletes, musicians, or performers have significantly worse performances...

Many do not know what actually causes diets to work: calories. Unaltered photo taken by Marco Verch / CC 2.0

Food and weight: misconceptions and how to correct them to reach your goals

Dylan Talbot, AVT Health and Wellness Page Editor October 13, 2022

People from all generations have been concerned with their self-image, especially maturing teens. This has caused many misconceptions to form over time. When we surveyed Amador Valley High School’s students...

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