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Families, students, and teachers walk through spirited booths at the annual Pigskin event.

Pigskin: Raising the Spirit

Emma Luey and Amber Wong September 14, 2025

On Friday, September 12th, Amador Valley High School hosted Pigskin. Pigskin is an annual event where families, students, and teachers celebrated school spirit. From sweet treats to spirit wear, Amador...

9/11 remains one of the largest terrorist attacks on US soil.

How 9/11 is felt throughout generations

Alyssa Vu and Aakanksha Balachander September 11, 2025

After the dual attacks on the Twin Towers and the one on the Pentagon, Americans collectively held their breath. Killing 3,000 Americans, this was the first major attack on American soil after Pearl Harbor...

As the closing date nears, items and produce empty out. The produce section has now been completely removed.

Neighborhood Walmart shuts doors

Emma Luey and Jyoshika Mukundhu September 11, 2025

The Walmart Neighborhood Market on 3112 Santa Rita Rd, Pleasanton, CA will permanently close on October 3rd 2025. Locals and workers will have to find other alternatives for a main grocery store. “It's...

Pleasanton's annual Concert in the Park Series Receives a Makeover

Pleasanton’s annual Concert in the Park Series Receives a Makeover

Sarina Lashkarian and Hunter Gapol September 2, 2025

A New Chapter to the Concerts For over forty years, Pleasanton’s annual “Concert in the Park” series has been a key part of the community. Each summer, Pleasanton’s Downtown Association (PDA)...

Amador students say farewell to favorite spots in Downtown

Amador students say farewell to favorite spots in Downtown

Pareena Gupta and Riya Upadhyaya August 29, 2025

After years in business, Starbucks and i-Tea closed their downtown locations this summer, with Starbucks shutting down on July 27 and i-Tea on August 16. These downtown establishments have been a gathering...

During the dance, students enjoyed impromptu line dancing in addition to the food trucks and activities organized by Leadership.

ASB revives the Aloha Festival

Alyssa Vu and Aakanksha Balachander August 20, 2025

After weeks of preparation, Leadership threw the Aloha Festival on Friday, August 15th. With a dance floor, food trucks, and activities, Leadership put a new spin on a revived tradition. “I think...

Inside, the coffee bar offers a variety of drinks for prices as low as $2.50.

Latte Da Vinci opens on Main Street

Bella Burns, AVT Editor August 19, 2025

On Aug. 16, Latte Da Vinci opened on Main Street. Artists and visitors gathered to view the gallery, enjoy coffee from their mobile cart and listen to local musicians. Lewis Liu founded the nonprofit,...

Winners of the "Rock-Paper-Scissors" Bead Challenge recieve victory Otter Pops.

Heat Wave Disrupts New Aloha Rally Schedule

Aakanksha Balachander, AVT Editor-in-Chief August 17, 2025

On Friday, August 15th, Amador Valley High School held its annual Aloha Rally, scheduled for later in the day than usual. The Aloha Rally is a culmination of a fun, spirited week meant to welcome students...

Leadership students assist in handing out Otter Pops by the Senior Cafe.

Fun Friday: a new Amador tradition

Pareena Gupta and Riya Upadhyaya August 12, 2025

Leadership hosted Amador’s first Fun Friday of the year on Friday, August 8th during lunch. Students decked out in class shirts and school colors to show spirit. They got the opportunity to play games,...

Linking Bonds: How Amador’s Link Crew connects with the Freshmen Class

Sarina Lashkarian and Katie Barhite August 12, 2025

Welcoming Amador Valley's Newest Dons Year after year, a new class of freshmen step onto Amador’s campus for the first time. Without help, the experience can become overwhelming and isolating, adding...

Emmy Hoopes ('26), Noor Gupta ('26), and Sarah Price ('26) talk and laugh as they draw on their parking spots.

AV Seniors chalk their parking spots

Leona Jew, AVT Editor August 11, 2025

On Monday, Aug. 4, Don Pick-up Day, AV seniors took to the school parking lot to chalk their parking spots. The tradition is a casual yet spirited way for seniors to commemorate the start of their senior...

Purdue Pharma aggressively marketed OxyContin with claims that were untrue, leading to the largest opioid crisis in history.

The Sordid Sacklers: The Dynasty Behind the Opioid Crisis

Alyssa Vu, Amadon Page Editor July 2, 2025

As a compass points north, accusatory fingers always find a point source of blame. From witches to martyrs to superstition, it is human nature to look for a scapegoat where often none exist.  During...

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