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Sprinkle welcomes their guests with vibrant colors and a menu proudly displaying their special cupcakes.

Sprinkles and Crumbl- St Patty’s Treats!

Tatum Krekorian and Makenze Mapes March 28, 2023

On March 12, the two bakeries, Sprinkles and Crumbl, released St. Patrick’s Day-themed treats! With Sprinkles being a bakery known for their unique cupcakes and Crumbl known for selling flavorful cookies,...

The Light Up the Night 80s prom took place on the evening of Saturday, March 25.

AV Athletic Boosters host Light Up the Night 80’s prom at Pleasanton Senior Center

Olivia Vollgraf, Staff Writer March 27, 2023

The 80’s prom, an annual school sports fundraiser for Amador athletes, teachers, coaches, and parents, took place on Mar. 25 at the Pleasanton Senior Center. AV Athletic Boosters hosted the event to...

College counselors getting ready to talk to students about their future.

Preparing for the future: College fair held in multipurpose room

Sebastian Diligent, Staff Writer March 27, 2023

Amador Valley High School held its annual College Fair on Mar. 9 in the Multipurpose Room. The fair gave students the opportunity to speak to representatives from many different colleges about their future. “I...

Every 15 Minutes is a two-day program organized by the California Highway Patrol that emphasizes the dangers and consequences of driving under the influence.

Understanding the significance of Every 15 Minutes

Zaynah Shah, Amadon Editor-in-Chief March 26, 2023

Every 45 minutes someone in the United States dies as a result of drunk driving.  On the morning of Mar. 2, Amador students turned their heads in confusion as a heartbeat pumped and fell flat through...

A student reads the sign-in page of the CAASPP testing Secure Lockdown Browser.

How CAASPP testing affects both students and staff

Cora Kerton, Staff Writer March 23, 2023

Spanning the entire month of March, state CAASPP testing took place at Amador. Although juniors were the only class participating, the whole Amador community was impacted because of these tests as a new...

Muslims celebrating Ramadan do not eat or drink anything - including water - until they break their fast after sunset for the evening meal, called iftar or fitoor.

Ramadan for Muslim communities around the globe: How does our local community celebrate?

Krithika Subramaniam, AVT Features Page Editor March 23, 2023

As the sun sets over the skyline, the call to prayer echoes through the city. The aroma of delectable dishes fills the air as families gather for their evening meal. It's that time of year again – Ramadan...

The site of the recently approved Willow Project includes snow-capped mountains in Alaskas North Slope.

Tug-of-war between economy and environment: What does the Willow Project mean for us?

Dhanush Gowda, Staff Writer March 23, 2023

On March 13, President Joe Biden announced the approval of the Willow Project, a multi-decade oil drilling venture within Alaska's North Slope, amid ongoing debates concerning its environmental impact...

A group of female students from AVJ pose for a photograph to commemorate International Womens Day, celebrating and acknowledging the invaluable contributions of women in society.

Women’s History Month: How is it celebrated both locally and globally?

Case Bahl, Staff Writer March 22, 2023

During the month of March, people around the world celebrated Women's History Month, a month-long festivity that pays homage to the achievements and contributions of women. The commemoration serves as...

On campus, Andrew Xiao (23) and Preston Elliott (24) shake hands in light of the recent tension.

State of US-China relations: What are the dynamics of this reimagined Cold War?

Parsa Hassanpour, Staff Writer March 22, 2023

Tensions between the US and China are not anything new -- the dynamics between the two superpowers have dominated the global arena for decades. Now, America is taking unprecedented action. With the CHIPS...

BART and Union Pacific are two separate rail systems that operate on different tracks in the San Francisco Bay Area, with BART serving as a public transportation system and Union Pacific primarily transporting freight.

Off the rails: Ohio derailment sparks concerns over local rail safety

Jalen Alami, Staff Writer March 21, 2023

According to data from the Federal Railroad Administration, there were at least 1,164 train derailments last year throughout the US, or around three daily. Despite being a common phenomena, recent derailments...

Many club members of AV Model UN got commendations, outstanding delegate, and best delegate at Berkeley MUN conference.

Model UN competes at Berkeley MUN

Jocelyn (Hsin-Chiao) Hsu, Senior Staff Writer March 21, 2023

From Mar. 3 to 5, Amador Valley’s Model United Nation club participated in the 2023 Berkeley MUN conference. Of all the participants, more than ten members of AV MUN club received an award as being an...

Brew Crawl participants serve themselves corned beef while waiting for the event to continue on.

Pleasanton celebrates St. Patrick’s with its 10th annual Brew Crawl

Cora Kerton, Staff Writer March 19, 2023

On Saturday, Mar. 18, downtown Pleasanton celebrated St. Patrick's day with its 10th annual spirited Brew Crawl. Adults of drinking age dressed up in festive costumes and marched from store to store refilling...

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