Veteran’s Day
Casey Chang, Staff Writer
November 15, 2018
Filed under Features
Last Sunday, November 11, was Veterans day, which is the holiday that celebrates those who have fought for our country. Over time, Veterans Day has evolved from honoring those who sacrificed their lives in World War I to respect for all retired soldiers. This year many people recognize veterans by ...
Take A Peek at the Highlights Of Disabilities Awareness Week!
Soumya Sahay and Katalina Garber
November 14, 2018
Filed under Features, News, Showcase
The week of November 5th, 2018 was an important week for Amador; students and staff were given the opportunity to learn more about disabilities and the different kinds of people the world has to offer. “I’m a Wheelchair Foundation Ambassador on campus, so we basically host disability awareness week, ...
Japanese Fall Festival Recap
Casey Chang, Staff Writer
November 13, 2018
Filed under Features
Every year, the Japanese language classes host their Fall Festival to raise money. This year the Japanese class was able to donate over $2,500 to UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital in Oakland. This is the tenth year that the classes have hosted the Fall Festival. It started when a former student ...
The Danger of the Expo Marker
November 13, 2018
Filed under Features, News, Showcase
Almost every classroom at Amador has a whiteboard supplied with Expo markers. Â Between schools, universities, and other institutions, roughly 400 million whiteboard markers are thrown out every year in America alone (Auspen). Â AvJournalism investigates the danger of the expo marker: how they affect ...
Halloween Costume Highlights
Casey Chang, Staff Writer
November 7, 2018
Filed under Features
The annual tradition of giving out candy, apple bobbing, and dressing up, all come from Europe over 2,000 years ago to celebrate and honor the passed. Areas like the United Kingdom, the Roman Empire, and Northern France celebrated festivals like the Celtic festival of Samhain, which consisted of ...
The Day Of The Dead Comes Back To Life!
Soumya Sahay, Page Editor
October 31, 2018
Filed under Features, Showcase
DÃa De Los Muertos, or The Day of the Dead, is a Mexican holiday celebrating the souls of those who have died. The holiday takes place from October 31, 2018 to November 2, 2018. Similar to the american holiday of Halloween, many people dress up for the Day of the Dead with intricate makeup and fancy clothing...
Spooky Superstitions at Amador High
Chehel Lakhwara, Staff Writer
October 30, 2018
Filed under Features
Superstitions and spooks go hand in hand, especially during the month of Halloween. A superstition is an excessively credulous belief in and reverence for supernatural beings. Many cultures hold strong superstitions on certain things. For example, a common Halloween superstition is if a black cat...
We Love Everything Pumpkin
October 19, 2018
Filed under Features, Showcase
Fall has finally arrived and it is the perfect season for pumpkins. Pumpkins are used for a variety of things around this time of the year. Not only do they make cute decorations, but they taste delicious in drinks and foods. Some of our very own students and teachers on campus have the perfect ...
Ignite! 2.0 takes Pleasanton
Maddie Dutra, Amadon Editor-in-Chief
October 19, 2018
Filed under Features, Showcase
Last Saturday, October 13th, the Pleasanton Firehouse Arts center hosted 'Ignite! 2.0', a festival that celebrates music, art, science, and innovation. The event took place downtown along Railroad Avenue and Division Street. Several different groups entertained audiences, including EGO – UC Berkeleyâ...
Middle Schoolers at Football Games
Sara Sanguinetti, Staff Writer
October 12, 2018
Filed under Features, Sports, Uncategorized
A home football game is not the same without the usual highlights: excited cheering, purple and gold spirit wear, and crowds of middle schoolers hanging out by the snack bar. Recent concerns, such as running, fighting, and overall disruption of school events, have raised questions about proper superv...
Backpacks: The Real Back Stabber
Esha Shah, Staff Writer
October 2, 2018
Filed under Features, News, Showcase
Aching shoulders, curved backs, and backpacks filled with pounds of supplies needed every day. Does this sound familiar? It’s every high school student as they walk around the campus dragging a heavy weight that they have no choice but to bring along. Every student needs one, but how much is thi...
Students love the new Netflix Original
Nidhi Patel, Staff Wtiter
September 11, 2018
Filed under Features, Opinion, Pop Culture
The new Netflix original movie To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before, based off of the novel by Jenny Han, has been generating a lot of attention in the media since its initial release on August 17. Fans have been swarming social media to express their excitement about the movie. The story follows s...
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