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After their race, the girls (from left to right: Tessa Jennings (‘24), Dahlia Versteeg (‘23), Ella McCarthy (‘22), and Taya Small (‘22)) posed with the famous Arcadia logo.

Luke Atkinson (‘22) and Girls 4×800 team qualify for the Arcadia Invitational

Jamilla Zuniga, AVTV EIC April 21, 2022

On April 8th, the Amador track team sent five individuals to the Arcadia Invitational, a prestigious meet that featured athletes from 29 states and over 600 schools.  Over its 50-year course, the meet...

Sanami Kanda ('25) gets ready to receive her opponent's serve. Kanda swiftly won her match, 21-4 and 21-3.

AV Badminton topples Clayton Valley in clean sweep

Carol Xu, AVT Page Editor April 19, 2022

Coming back from their loss last Thursday against Dublin High School, the Amador badminton team defeated opponents Clayton Valley 17-0 in their home gym this afternoon. This wasn't the first time the...

Should Russian figure skaters be blamed for their country's actions?

Russian Figure Skaters being kept from competing in World Figure Skating Championship

Alex Wu, Editor April 15, 2022

It has recently been announced that all Russian Figure skaters are being banned from this year's world figure skating championship. While many athletes in the past have been banned for reasons like drug...

Ritika Ghosh (‘23) and Julianna Diwa (‘24) both work on a project while using their computers and phones. They have no idea how much bacteria is lying on the surface of their electronics.

Opening the season with spring cleaning: top 5 dirtiest items you don’t think to clean

Parker Brown, Staff Writer April 15, 2022

A person will touch over 30 items every 60 seconds, but what many don’t realize is that an abundance of those items are filthy. Do you know what the 5 dirtiest items are that you touch every day? 1....

To provide a home for their three egg-laying hens, Imogen Rogers' ('22) father built a well supplied chicken coop for their backyard.

Cracking the shell on chicken coops

Matthew Carter, AVT Editor-in-Chief April 15, 2022

There are all sorts of home improvements to make your life better, and one that's often overlooked is owning a chicken coop. Many students and teachers at Amador are owners of these birds, and many have...

Eating fruits and playing sports are both great ways to maintain physical health.

Tips for staying healthy in college and beyond

Sarah Yang, Infographics Editor-in-Chief April 14, 2022

Senioritis season has arrived. As many seniors are committing to colleges for the coming fall, it is indeed exciting; however it is important to stay healthy as teens learn independence. Besides just...

Crystals range in all different shapes, colors, and sizes. They are not only sold at stores but also on various tables at street fairs.

The craze behind crystals

Giuliana Barthel, Staff Writer April 14, 2022

Recent trends in pop culture have revealed that crystals are used as more than just rocks from the ground. Pew Research Center found that 42% of all adults from the U.S. believe that “spiritual energy...

Basketball is taking a step towards inclusivity on and off the TV screen.

Asian representation in the NBA: Growing inclusivity in sports

Kazuya Yasui, Staff Writer April 14, 2022

In the past, there have been a number of notable Asian Americans in professional basketball. Names such as Yao Ming or Jeremy Lin are the first to come to mind. However compared to others, Asians have...

The Gamecocks defeated the Huskies 64-49 to win the national championship on April 3, 2022. Aliyah Boston, who averaged 16.8 PPG and 15.2 RPG during March Madness, was named the Most Outstanding Player.

South Carolina Gamecocks defeat UCONN Huskies to win Women’s National Championship

Joseph Chiu, Staff Writer April 8, 2022

After 145 days of Women’s College Basketball, the South Carolina Gamecocks were named NCAA Women’s Basketball Champions after they defeated the Connecticut Huskies 64-49 on April 3, 2022. The national...

The Amador campus has several water fountains specially designed for easily refilling water bottles as well as grabbing a quick drink of water.

How water contributes to a healthy lifestyle

Ritika Ghosh and Julianna Diwa March 31, 2022

Humans can't exist without water. Water is most important not only for survival, but it also assists us in our daily activities. Staying hydrated is important for students, as it offers several advantages. “If...

Kiana Lum has been training on the team since she was a freshman, and has found ways to improve every year.

Kiana Lum (’22) breaks Amador Girls Long Jump record

Matthew Carter, AVT EIC March 31, 2022

Senior Kiana Lum (‘22) recently broke not just her personal record, but the all-time school record for the girls long jump with a distance of 17’ 2.5”.  'I got 17’ 2.5” inches and the previous...

The A's rebuild has begun yet again and more players could still be on the move.

A’s fans unhappy about team trading away its stars

Evan Garber, Staff Writer March 31, 2022

Now that the lockout has ended and the offseason can continue as normal, the Oakland A’s have started their fire sale once again, trading away Matt Olson, Matt Chapman, and Chris Bassitt. They have...

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