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The Amador Band performed in the Green  Music Center.

Amador Wind Ensemble performs in Sonoma Invitational at Sonoma State University

Amogh Belgal, Staff Writer March 13, 2023

On March ninth, Sonoma State University hosted its annual Sonoma State Invitational. Wind ensembles and orchestras from all around the Bay Area were invited to perform in front of judges and spectators...

Bollywood, which has evolved into a billion dollar film industry, has a rich history that dates back to the mid-1900s with iconic movies that continue to influence and inspire filmmakers today.

Love, dance, and soul: The Romantics pays homage to Yash Chopra’s Bollywood

Zenil Koovejee, AVT Page Editor March 3, 2023

On February 14, Netflix released The Romantics, a four-part documentary series that pays homage to the fifty year legacy of Yash Chopra, Yash Raj Films, and  Indian cinema.  With behind-the-scenes...

Outer Banks is only found on Netflix.

The hunt continues: Outer Banks season three comes to Netflix

Emerson Muise, Page Editor March 2, 2023

On February 23rd, the third season of the Netflix series Outer Banks was released for fans who have been anxiously waiting after the cliffhanger ending of season two to watch.  This season, the crew continnued...

Many books by black authors can be found in English teachers classrooms for students to read.

What do books by black authors add to our education: A look at the English curriculum

Rishit Agnihotri, Staff Writer March 1, 2023

At Amador Valley High School, English teachers have strived to include books written by black authors in the curriculum to teach students about black culture and connect it to common English themes. “There...

Many scenes from the show mirror scenes from the 2013 video game.

The Last of Us show comes to HBO Max. How does it differ from the video game?

Lexiss Marajas, Staff Writer February 22, 2023

On January 15th, the first episode of The Last of Us aired on HBO Max, bringing this 2013 Playstation game to life. Featuring two characters, Joel (played by Pedro Pascal) and Ellie (played by Bella Ramsay),...

After 25 years, Jack and Rose returned to the big screen.

Titanic Releases in theaters for 25th anniversary with new special effects

Eva Carranza and Julia Evans February 21, 2023

On February 8th, 2023, Titanic came back to theaters 25 years after its release in December, 1997. Since then, the movie has been named the third highest-grossing film ever made. People of many age groups...

The team stunned crowds at Dil Se, an annual event for which teams all over the Bay Area had to try out, with only 20 groups selected to perform.

Amador Valley Dhamaka returns to annual Dil Se Show for first time in four years

Amishi Jha, Staff Writer February 21, 2023

Amador Valley's Bollywood Team, also known as Dhamaka, performed at the annual Dil Se showcase at Irvington High School on Saturday, Feb. 11 after weeks of preparation. Dhamaka was originally created...

Hogwarts Legacy is a beautiful game with plenty of interesting quests and opportunities for exploration, both of which can keep you hooked for hours. For those who enjoy open-world role-playing games and the Harry Potter series, Hogwarts Legacy has all you could ask for.

Game review: “Hogwarts Legacy” thrills, captures magic of original Harry Potter world

Dylan Breen, Staff Writer February 21, 2023

Hogwarts Legacy is a fantastic, long-overdue game that brings together both the Harry Potter community and gaming community. The game’s expansive world provides an opportunity for ample exploration,...

While This Is Why may not be the paramount album of their discography, Paramore has set a good building block to construct a more refined LP in the future.

Album review: Paramore’s “This Is Why” marks an ambitious, but flawed transition into post-punk

Atheeth Ravikrishnan, Staff Writer February 21, 2023

On one fateful summer in 2004, in the small town of Franklin, Hayley Williams, Taylor York, and Zac Farro came together to form Paramore. After a few years making music, they stumbled upon a hit single...

Amador students share their favorite rom coms to watch on Valentines Day.

Favorite Amador rom-coms

Nadya Carreira, AVT Profiles Editor February 20, 2023

1. 10 Things I Hate About You   Why limit yourself to one love story on the day that celebrates love? This classic rom com follows two budding romances and hits every high school clique you can think...

The milkshake was made with strawberry Haagen Dazs ice cream.

Making pretty pink drinks for February

Holly Mcbain and Cora Kerton February 16, 2023

Valentine’s Day, in February, is a holiday to appreciate the people one loves in life, from significant others to best friends. Here are three different Valentine's Day and February festive drink recipes...

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