At this time of the year—the beginning of the spring semester—many upperclassmen find themselves struggling with the notion that their high school careers may be coming to an end. This prompts in every...

2024 was one of the most memorable years for hip hop in recent memory, but with so much going on, it’s easy for some projects to get overshadowed and fade into the background. So today, here’s a list...

Amador Valley English Teachers are always looking for a new adventure in a book. With the many genres of fiction and nonfiction, students can learn new knowledge and have fun in the process. Teachers'...

If you're one of the millions of people around the world who have watched and enjoyed Doctor Who at some point in your life, or you're looking to start watching, you're probably looking forward to the...

High School Music Collaborative (HSMC) showcased their talents in the Youth Music Festival at the Firehouse Arts Center on Nov. 30th. The show encompassed a variety of songs, ranging from classic Christmas...

Christmas is in full swing, complete with mugs full of sweet hot chocolate and Christmas movie marathons for days. Some of the most popularly watched movies this festive time are Elf, Home Alone, and A...

With Christmas 20 days away, Pleasanton embraces the holiday spirit through decorations, ice skating, Secret Santa, and festive events. "The most special thing is the children. If it was just for adults,...

On Nov. 22, Kendrick Lamar released his seventh solo studio album GNX. This twelve-track project surprised fans with its drop from the now thirty-seven-year-old Compton native, capping off one of the most...

On Nov. 16, 2004, Valve Software released Half-Life 2, the long-awaited sequel to their debut video game Half-Life. Filled with charismatic characters and pulse-pounding sci-fi action, the Half-Life games...

Through Nov. 1-3 and 8, the legend of the Grand Duchess Anastasia Nikolaevna of Russia came alive through the Firehouse Art Center’s musical production of Anastasia, Youth Edition. The musical aired...

Each Halloween, streets fill with costume-wearing, candy bag-holding trick-or-treaters —but where do high schoolers fit in? Are they too old to knock on doors seeking treats, or is Halloween ageless...

Whether trick-or-treating or doing a fun activity with friends, Halloween could also be spent safely pumpkin carving.  No matter the size, the techniques will apply to all pumpkins. Usually, a place to...