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Asbury United Methodist Supports LGBT

Casey Chang, Staff Writer May 9, 2019

In early April the Asbury United Methodist Church proudly hung up the gay flag showing support for the LGBT community. Even with the current debate of the the United Methodist Church allowing gay members,...

Time to Take Concussions Seriously

Savana Sadler, Staff Writer April 17, 2019

Concussions are a very major injury that many don't take seriously. It is an injury that could have long lasting effects on your brain and life if not properly treated. A concussion is a mild form of...

Donversity Week –Junior & Senior Perspective

Nidhi Patel, Staff Writer April 10, 2019

Undoubtedly, the most exciting week of the school year is Donversity. Donversity week takes place in March, where students and teachers celebrate the diversity at Amador. Everyone is unique and we all...

March Recap

Casey Chang and Mary Kate Machi March 29, 2019

March is a wonderful time of year that, with the end of winter, leads to many interesting things, such as Lent season, Saint Patrick's Day, and International Women’s Day, among many others. From the...

New Zealand Bans Assault Rifles After Tragedy

Sara Sanguinetti, Staff Writer March 27, 2019

Hours after a gunman shot and killed 50 people at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand’s prime minister promised to tighten gun control and possibly ban semi-automatic weapons. It has only been a...

Student Sues School After It Bans Unvaccinated Students

Sara Sanguinetti, Staff Writer March 27, 2019

Jerome Kunkel, a high school senior from Walton, Kentucky, is suing his local health department after it banned unvaccinated students from going to school and participating in school related activities. In...

NASA Announces Meteor Explosion

Sara Sanguinetti, Staff Writer March 27, 2019

Unbeknownst to the whole world, an extreme cosmic event took place months ago. A new report from NASA announced that a meteor exploded over Russia last December with the force of ten atomic bombs. Although...

Jennette McCurdy– Her Story & Struggle With Anorexia Impacts Girls Everywhere

Elizabeth Kostalnick, Page Editor March 26, 2019

Earlier this March, a surprising essay written by Jennette McCurdy surfaced on the Huffington Post. Jennette McCurdy, widely known for her role as “Sam” in “iCarly”, wrote an impactful essay regarding...

Open Mic Night at Inklings: A Success

Chehel Lakhwara, Staff Writer March 18, 2019

The third open mic Night event at Inklings Coffee and Tea happened on March 8, and it was a smashing success. Inklings, the City of Pleasanton and Ptownlife Newstream all had a hand in making this...

Distracted Driving – It Can Wait!

Elizabeth Kostalnick, Page Editor March 5, 2019

As spring is approaching new drivers are making their way onto the streets. However the safety of the roads are always in question. Texting and driving, even though illegal, still happens every day. “The...

Bella Huyler ('19) sits with a police officer in the Every Fifteen Minutes simulation held Thursday, February 28, reminding teens of the horrors that come with drinking and driving.

Will Californians vote to lower blood alcohol limit for DUI?

Nidhi Patel, Page Editor March 4, 2019

Driving under the influence has been a problem all over the world. Countries have begun cracking down on the amount of alcohol allowed in a person while they are driving. In the United States, the current...

Say Something Week: A Nationwide Event That Vehicles Education to Prevent School Tragedies

Alexis Waiss, Staff Writer March 1, 2019

This week, schools and youth programs across the country have participated in the program, Say Something Week.  Say Something Week gives the opportunity for schools to raise awareness about how to spot...

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