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The Creatures of Impulse cast and Mr. Amador boys waiting on stage for the next game to begin.

Mr. Amador performs with Creatures of Impulse in an improv battle

Parth Mishra, Radio/Podcasting Editor-in-Chief February 27, 2022

On February 24th, the Creatures of Impulse troupe faced the Mr. Amador boys in an improv battle for the title belt. After a great deal of drama, a side of chaos, and a pinch of absurdity, the show turned...

In addition to drum beats, Onyemaechi also taught the audience traditional African dance.

Percussionist Onye Onyemaechi performs at Pleasanton Library

Evan Garber, Staff Writer February 27, 2022

The Pleasanton Library is celebrating Black History Month, highlighting those in the art and entertainment industries. From performances to book clubs, the city is aiming to use black history as a way...

Lata Mangeshkar sings one of her most famous songs at a concert in Mumbai.

Remembering Lata Mangeshkar, the Nightingale of India

Zenil Koovejee, Staff Writer February 26, 2022

People around the world honored Lata Mangeshkar, admirably known as the Nightingale of India for her unforgettable voice, following her death at the age of 92.  “To me, Lata Mangeshkar is an excellent...

The Bollywood club is working hard and preparing for their dance which will be performed at Donversity.

Behind the scenes: How the Bollywood Club is preparing for Donversity

Krithika Subramaniam and Devika Subramaniam February 25, 2022

With Donversity approaching, many students from different clubs have started rehearsals for what they are going to perform. One of those clubs includes the Bollywood club -- a dance team that represents...

Amador photography utilized the darkroom to produce black and white photos of the campus.

Amador’s photography darkroom: an increasing rarity in the Bay Area

Kazuya Yasui, Staff Writer February 25, 2022

Amador Valley’s photography program is one of the few in the region that is lucky enough to have a darkroom. A darkroom is a room where photographic films are processed and printed.  “Dark rooms...

Watch Uncharted at Dublin Hacienda Regal theater.

Movie review: Uncharted

Ritika Gupta, Page Editor February 19, 2022

Overview On February 18th, Uncharted released exclusively in theaters worldwide. The action-packed movie has made headlines as it stars major actors such as Tom Holland and Mark Wahlberg. The Story In...

After all is said and done, the Campana Jazz Festival allowed students of different bands to enjoy playing jazz together. 

Campana Jazz Festival showcases the talent of Amador’s Jazz Bands

Abigail Kent, Staff Writer February 19, 2022

On February 12th, over 30 schools and 54 ensembles assembled at Amador and performed in the 46th annual Campana Jazz Festival. The festival is a tribute to jazz as an art form and is named in honor of...

Students are given scales and a piece of music to perform during the seating test to judge their playing abilities.

Amador Music sets seating tests as inclusive piece of program

Leila Touati, AVT Editor-in-Chief February 17, 2022

Seating tests for Amador band and orchestra classes are underway, but how are players ranked? Are these seating tests just another mode of competition at Amador? “I don’t think any of the students...

Jalen Alami (‘24) watches his favorite Super Bowl commercial entitled NFL: Bring Down the House," enjoying its creative humor.

Fan-favorite Super Bowl LVI ads

Jalen Alami and Mikail Mirza February 17, 2022

The NFL season is officially over after the Los Angeles Rams defeated the Cincinnati Bengals with a 23-20 victory in the Super Bowl. However, some people weren’t particularly interested in the live action,...

Try these three cute Valentine's Day treats: pink crinkle cookies, Valentine’s cookie bark, and red velvet truffles.

Three cute Valentine’s Day treats

Abigail Kent, Staff Writer February 14, 2022

Valentine’s Day is known for its sweet treats, such as candy hearts and chocolate dipped strawberries. Baking is the perfect way to celebrate such an occasion, and you may just gain the favor of your...

The Latino infused soundtrack "We Don't Talk About Bruno" takes the world by storm.

“We don’t talk about Bruno” is the second Disney song to hit number one

Krithika Subramaniam, Staff Writer February 14, 2022

Disney has been a key source of entertainment for the American population for decades. “We Don’t Talk About Bruno,” from the movie Encanto, has made records ever since its release, occupying the...

Watch The Woman in the House Across the Street from the Girl in the Window on Netflix today.

TV Show Review: The woman in the house across the street from the girl in the window

Audrey Combs, AVT Page Editor February 10, 2022

Overview The Woman In The House Across The Street From The Girl In The Window describes the story of Anna (Kristen Bell) who is still suffering from a period of loss. Through investigating her neighbor’s...

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