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With California going back into the purple zone, this means that many restaurants and operations are starting to close again until numbers decrease.

California is back in the purple – what does that mean for us?

Arissa Leomiti, Staff Writer December 16, 2020

In a recent press release, Alameda County has stated that they are back in the purple zone for COVID because people are not taking precautions seriously and are continuing to not stay home and hang out...

Finals will be digitalized from paper copies to mesh with online Zoom meetings.

What online finals will look like

Sunny Liu, Senior Staff Writer December 13, 2020

As the end of the semester draws near, stress levels are rising as students prepare for winter finals. However, compared to past years, this year’s finals will be entirely virtual. The educational...

Deadlines for both UCs and CSUs have been pushed back this year.

UC system crashes causing extended deadlines

Sierra Deaver, Staff Writer December 13, 2020

The UC application deadline has changed from November 30 to December 4. A site-wide crash on November 29 prevented students from accessing their applications. A few days later, an announcement that the...

The game was trivia based on holiday movies. Examples of these classic movies include The Polar Express (top), Elf (bottom left), and A Christmas Story (bottom right).

AV leadership hosts holiday trivia game on December 2nd

Austin Coyne, Staff Writer December 11, 2020

Last Wednesday, members of Leadership hosted a Kahoot trivia game about holiday movies.  The game lasted from two and three in the afternoon on the 2nd of December. More than twenty AV students competed...

Art and MuSICK Festival features AV talent

Art and MuSICK Festival features AV talent

Kendall Witters, Editor December 10, 2020

While AV’s leadership program has had to postpone many events, like homecoming week, they’ve been able to plan others virtually. This week they hosted their annual Art and MuSICK Festival to showcase...

A past virtual concert by Amador orchestra and choir.

Winter concert for AV orchestra and choir

Jamilla Zuniga, Senior Staff Writer December 7, 2020

On December 18th, Amador Valley’s orchestra and choir will be participating in a virtual winter concert. The video will be streamed at 7:30 p.m. and will be available for later viewings as well.  The...

Student holiday gathering causes possible Covid-19 exposure

Student holiday gathering causes possible Covid-19 exposure

Soumya Sahay, AVT Editor-in-Chief December 2, 2020

Over the recent Thanksgiving break, a group of high school students from Amador, Foothill, and Village attended a local social gathering, unknowingly spreading the Covid-19 virus.  “Students were...

Maddie Stokes models one of her handmade clay earrings.

AV senior Maddie Stokes starts her own jewelry business

Parth Mishra, Staff Writer November 26, 2020

Shortly after quarantine started, Maddie Stokes ('21) started a business called Broken Earth Designs. It focuses on clay jewelry, a rare but fascinating field of art. The stay-at-home order released...

Christmas decorations on Sra. Lord Eyewe's door from December 2019. This year, students will not be able to participate in similar activities.

How are teachers planning to incorporate the holiday spirit virtually?

Austin Coyne, Staff Writer November 22, 2020

This holiday season, teachers are looking to celebrate with their classes in any way that remote learning will allow for. As with most everything else this year, these celebrations will look different. Both...

When volunteering, it is important to keep yourself safe as you help the community.

Amador seniors volunteering during the pandemic

Leila Touati, Senior Editor November 20, 2020

The class of 2021 is experiencing a very different year than expected. At Amador, students are required to complete 20 volunteer hours with a non-profit organization before they graduate. These hours can...

"My favorite part of Red Ribbon Week was going to school and handing out items like red wristbands, necklaces, lollipops, and stickers," said peer educator Shreya Sati ('22).

Virtual Red Ribbon Week raises awareness about drug use and addiction

Mandy Wong, Senior Editor November 19, 2020

From October 26-30, TUPE (Tobacco Use Prevention Education) celebrated Red Ribbon Week with daily events and activities for students and parents. TUPE is a group of seventeen peer educators working...

There are tons of tasty recipes to be made with simple items you can find in your fridge!

Delicious Thanksgiving recipes!

Albertine Combs, Staff Writer November 18, 2020

With Thanksgiving right around the corner, here are four mouth watering dishes perfect for wowing guests. These recipes are 10 or less steps, and ingredients can be found in your day to day refrigerator...

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