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Luau dancers perform a traditional hula in front of an awestruck audience.

Firehouse Arts celebrates Asian American Pacific Islander Month

Leona Jew and Sarina Liu May 27, 2025

On May 17th, the Firehouse Arts Center held a cultural celebration to commemorate Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) month. AAPI month, which encompasses the month of May, commemorates Asian American...

A collage made up of images of items recovered after a fire is displayed in the Downtown Pleasanton Museum.

How Pleasanton’s Public Art enriches the community

Floressa Mukherjee and Ojal Pujji May 27, 2025

From portraits to murals to sculptures, public art exists in a variety of forms. Art in Pleasanton brings a positive impact to the city. “I see a lot of murals and community art showing people interacting...

Amador Valley Drama students enjoyed the opportunity of a lifetime: to attend the prestigious Sara Bareilles Awards show and take workshops with industry professionals.

Amador Valley Drama Goes to the Sara Bareilles Awards

Marinn Cuda, Senior Staff Writer May 27, 2025

On Sunday, May 18th, Amador Drama students got the chance of a lifetime: to perform at the Orpheum Theater. Not only was this an exciting opportunity, but a chance to win a highly prestigious award. The...

Final Destination Bloodlines, directed by Zach Lipovsky and Adam Stein, is the sixth movie of the franchise.

Final Destination Bloodlines

Lauren Tran, Staff Writer May 23, 2025

Final Destination Bloodlines had a record-breaking debut at the U.S. box office, exceeding the original movie, The Final Destination. Critics have praised the film across the board, highlighting its suspenseful...

The Weeknd's new movie is written, funded, and starring himself, the most telling indication of the film's enjoyability.

Hurry Up Tomorrow: a glorified music video

Owen Corpora, Staff Writer May 23, 2025

Hurry Up Tomorrow is an hour and forty-five-minute music video featuring roughly 4 songs, one of which was played twice, and the other played roughly three times. No character is memorable, The Weeknd...

Many fans went to see this iconic film's rerelase in theathers on May 4th, otherwise known as National Star Wars Day.

Courtesy of Walt Disney Pictures

Revenge of the Sith returns to theaters for 20th anniversary

Alyssa Vu, Amadon Page Editor May 23, 2025

The iconic Star Wars prequel Revenge of the Sith returns to theaters for its 20th anniversary. What was once labeled a mixed bag has emerged as a fan favorite and critical pillar in the Skywalker saga....

AV students and staff share their recommendations for anyone looking to pick up a good book over the summer.

AV Students and Staff share summer reading recommendations

Gargi Kanetkar, Senior Staff Writer May 23, 2025

With summer around the corner students are looking for ways to fill the time over summer break. Students and staff around Amador Valley High School share their experiences with reading and recommendations...

Practice consists of dancers mirroring the choreography of the instructor, movements has to be graceful and precise at the same time.

AV Color Guard practices new skills at Workshops

Anvitha Vinothshankr and Gargi Kanetkar May 23, 2025

The Color Guard team hosted their spring workshops from May 9, 2025 to Friday May 23, 2025. These workshops introduced newcomers to this new style of dance and allowed team bonding experiences.  Honing...

Pleasanton Youth Theater Company's Legally Blonde production was performed in the Firehouse Arts Center.

Pleasanton Youth Theater Company brings Legally Blonde to life

Rebecca Mestel and Mila Kalezic May 20, 2025

Pleasanton Youth Theater Company’s newest production is a classic: Legally Blonde. Following Elle Woods as she navigates law school, the original 2001 movie is beloved by many. The musical version takes...

DOOM: The Dark Ages released on May 15, 2025. How does it hold up to its predecessor, DOOM Eternal?

Is DOOM: The Dark Ages Better Than DOOM Eternal?

Owen Corpora, Senior Staff Writer May 20, 2025

 A question, the likes of which many have asked since the beginning of time. Is Fallout 76 better than Fallout 4? Is Red Dead Redemption 1 better than Red Dead Redemption 2? Are the Prequels better than...

The cast—and student audience participants—take their bow.

From Page to Stage: Freshmen Experience Romeo and Juliet Live

Marinn Cuda, Staff Writer May 16, 2025

On April 25, the class of 2028 got the opportunity to see what they had been learning come to life. Romeo and Juliet is core reading for Freshmen at Amador, and while some may find reading Shakespeare...

A variety of shoes worn by students at Amador.

Shoe culture at Amador: How do students balance style, self-expression, and practicality?

Gargi Kanetkar, Staff Writer May 5, 2025

The students at Amador Valley High School wear an assortment of footwear to school influenced by style, comfort, and trends.  “I think shoes reflect a person's style, which is important,” said...

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