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AP Biology and medical interventions classes listen to a presentation given by Jessica Fey.

Principal Fey’s daughter talks to AV Biomed students

Nadya Carreira, AVT Page Editor May 26, 2023

AV Principal Fey’s daughter, Jessica Fey, came to talk to science classes at Amador Valley about her college experience and what it’s like being a science major. She currently studies at Pennsylvania...

As technology development accelerates, AI became a thread to many career, including teachers in the English department.

How AI is affecting the creativity of students in English classes

Jocelyn (Hsin-Chiao) Hsu, Staff Writer May 25, 2023

As technology development accelerates, Artificial Intelligence (AI) takes over jobs and acts as substitutes for human force. Not only can artificial intelligence do tasks that were originally done by humans,...

Sydney Head (‘24) and Charlotte Kelly (‘25) go through the hula hoop obstacle course in the Survivor Rally.

How AV revamped the Survivor Rally

Trisha Pandey, Staff Writer May 25, 2023

As the end of the year approaches, the annual Survivor rally is coming to Amador Valley, but this year the organizers have added a few changes that will hopefully make this rally the best one yet.  “[This...

Starting on May 18th, Pleasanton's local improv group, the Creatures of Impulse, held a three-day show of improvised puppet musicals.

Pleasanton’s Creatures of Impulse hold an improv musical puppet show

Sophie Pereira, Staff Writer May 23, 2023

From May 18th to May 20th, Pleasanton’s Creatures of Impulse performed a musical of puppets at the Firehouse Arts Center. The show consisted of music and singing, all improvised. “Improv is where...

Art 1 students pose while their classmates use drawing horses to model their artwork.

Art 1 classes use drawing horses to draw live models

Jackie Pecavar, Staff Writer May 23, 2023

In their most recent Human Figure Drawing Unit, the Amador Valley Art 1 classes are digging deeper into the characteristics of art by using drawing horses to help create portraits of live objects. “Most...

Title 42 has been a subject of controversy and legal challenges, with critics arguing that its use for expelling migrants without giving them an opportunity to seek asylum violates their rights under domestic and international law.

Trump immigration policy disbanded: How has perceptions surrounding the American Dream evolved over time?

Parsa Hassanpour, AVT World News & Politics Page Editor May 21, 2023

Following COVID concerns in 2020, the Trump administration enacted Title 42, a temporary measure to slow down immigration, especially across the US-Mexico border.  The measure prevented illegal migrants...

In 1992, AAPI Heritage Week was expanded and officially designated as AAPI Heritage Month to provide a broader platform for recognizing and appreciating the multifaceted contributions of such groups to the United States.

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month: How do students and our local community celebrate?

Rishit Agnihotri, Staff Writer May 21, 2023

In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, communities across the nation (and at Amador) are joining hands to honor and highlight the rich cultural contributions, achievements,...

A 2023 Eurovision viewing party watch olympic gold-medalist Johnny Weir host the 67th edition of the famous European song contest.

Eurovision takes the world by storm: What are the perspectives of students and our local community?

Aimee Sitter, Staff Writer May 21, 2023

The 67th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest commenced on May 9, captivating audiences worldwide. Involving countries from Albania to Australia, Eurovision allows people from various nations to come...

Communicating through the skills they learned in class, the ASL 4 class silently ate lunch at Sidetrack Bar + Grill.

ASL 4 classes have lunch downtown using sign language

Eva Grove, Photo Editor May 20, 2023

On May 10, Amador's American Sign Language (ASL) 4 students took a field trip for lunch downtown to experience the challenges that deaf people face when managing their life in a hearing world. Through...

The choir presented in front of three judges, led by Shelley Durbin. (Photo provided by Shelley Durbin)

Amador Valley Choir wins ‘Unanimous Superior’ at CMEA

Shimon Arai, Staff Writer May 18, 2023

On April 22, Amador Valley’s Chamber and Concert choir classes competed in the CMEA festival, where they were  judged on their skill and musicianship. The choristers  ended up winning the highest award,...

The entire choir opens the show, singing "Heart" from the musical Damn Yankees.

Choir shows they have “Heart” with first annual pop show

Aimee Sitter, Senior Staff Writer May 15, 2023

On Wednesday, May 3, Amador’s choir performed their first annual Pop Show, “You Gotta Have Heart.” They started the show off with a combined opener of concert and chamber choir, singing Heart from...

The 83rd annual Pleasanton Rose Show took place on Saturday, May 13 at the Pleasanton Senior Center.

Pleasanton Rose Show returns to in-person after three years

Aileen Hu, AVT News Editor May 14, 2023

On Saturday, May 13th, Pleasanton’s 83rd annual Rose Show took place at the Pleasanton Senior Center. The tradition started in 1940, and became a recurring event that always happens on the Saturday before...

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