Showing your face on Zoom #2: The laws around showing your face & “active participation” in class
Shuchi Parikh, Staff Writer
October 16, 2020
During remote learning, the laws around keeping cameras on during class have been unclear to many students, and the issue of what counts as participation varies from class to class. In order to ensure that students are participating in distance learning, California state law has established certain rul...
Showing your face on zoom #3: Tips & Tricks for dealing with teachers who require you to show your face
Albertine Combs, Editor
October 16, 2020
Many Amador students are enrolled in classes where showing their face is necessary. Some students are struggling with this new format of learning. Teachers around campus have shared their tips and tricks on how to successfully deal with online classes. “I'm not telling [students] to put your ca...
Showing your face on Zoom #1: positive and negative effects on others
Shuchi Parikh, Staff Writer
October 15, 2020
Many classes during distanced learning at AVHS have various rules and expectations regarding keeping your camera on during class. Students also have diverse opinions on how Zoom classes and camera expectations have been working so far this year. Teachers that are flexible about whether students need to have t...
117 New emojis coming to Apple
Senyi Yang, Staff Writer
October 14, 2020
Apple users everywhere are in luck, as Apple has 117 new emojis lined up for 2020. The added icons include almost 60 new emojis created in an attempt to be more gender and racially inclusive. There are also 62 newly added object-based emojis such as a toothbrush, a boba drink, and many new animals lik...
Pleasanton PTA Council School Board Candidates’ Forum (October 5)
Samantha Clinton, Staff Writer
October 8, 2020
On Monday, October 5th, the Pleasanton PTA Council held a forum for the PUSD school board candidates via Zoom. During the 90-minute forum, candidates delivered their introductory and closing statements, and they answered questions from audience members and moderator Linda Dewlaney. A few of the ...
Recent studies show that vaping makes you more prone to COVID-19
Kennedy Mayo, Senior Staff Writer
October 4, 2020
There has been a recent study undergone by Stanford University that reveals that young people that JUUL are more likely to get COVID -19. “San Francisco showed that vaping significantly increases the likelihood of a COVID-19 diagnosis among young people aged 13 to 24 in the US,” said Queen's ...
The Oakland Zoo reopens with new COVID-19 restrictions
Soumya Sahay, AVT Editor-in-Chief
October 4, 2020
Many businesses and tourist attractions around the Bay Area have shut down due to the coronavirus pandemic. However, one beautiful part of the bay has recently re-opened for public visitation: The Oakland Zoo! The Zoo has opened its doors once again, with a few new precautions to keep visitors safe...
Pleasanton salons refuse to shut down, instead go card-only
Jasmine Andrea, Staff Writer
October 2, 2020
“Quarantine hair” is a new term that people started using to call their long, unkempt, or poorly cut and sometimes dyed hair due to the pandemic. There is a clear desire and public request for salons. Luckily, as Alameda County slowly creeps out of the dark, and as salon owners and employee...
UC applicants still must worry about placement based on standardized test scores
Jamilla Zuniga, Senior Staff Writer
October 2, 2020
UC’s decision to transition into a test-blind application process has led to a variety of positive and negative impacts. “A student could still choose to submit their score, but...it would not be considered for the admissions decision. It would be considered for other matters, [such as] course p...
New petition against losing 40% of Bicentennial Park
Matthew Kim, Editor
September 30, 2020
A recent move by the City of Pleasanton to create a parking lot in Bicentennial Park located on Tanager Drive has been met with strong pushback from Pleasanton community members. “I think parks are really important right now, and that especially with COVID having everyone stay more at home and s...
Which masks are the proper ones to wear?
Albertine Combs, Junior Editor
September 30, 2020
With COVID-19 cases increasing and masks rules being emplaced, many are left wondering what the best mask to use during this global pandemic is. All masks aren’t created equal. While others can be a life saver, others can wind up being more detrimental than wearing no mask at all. The CDC recomme...
Students are remotely signing in from distant locations
Kendall Witters, Editor
September 28, 2020
When it comes to attending your classes, it’s as easy as the click of a few buttons and you’re there. This now gives students the flexibility to sign in from anywhere. Locations range from going to a friend’s house all the way to traveling to another state. Some students have jumped at th...
