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Turnitin.com's new AI detector for student essays has been praised for its remarkable accuracy in identifying AI-generated content.

Turnitin.com introduces AI detector: How is AI transforming the classroom and what is being done about it?

Jackie Pecavar, Staff Writer April 29, 2023

As artificial intelligence technology (AI) continues to evolve and proliferate, an increasing number of students are resorting to utilizing such resources to plagiarize essays, complete their homework...

The increased use of social media platforms has facilitated the rapid spread of misinformation in the form of news.

Just another video: How is social media impacting students and the political perspectives of the next generation?

Rishit Agnihotri, Staff Writer April 29, 2023

With the return from the COVID-19 pandemic, students in Pleasanton and around the country find themselves in a digital world where social media holds the power to influence their political perspectives. While...

Eid-al-Fitr, the Islamic festival of breaking fast, is a time for Muslims around the world to dress up and connect with friends and family.

Finishing the fast: Muslim communities around the world celebrate Eid-al-Fitr

Zaynah Shah, Amadon Editor-in-Chief April 28, 2023

As the sun sets on the final day of Ramadan, Muslims around the world tilt their heads upwards, searching for a sliver of white among the dark star-speckled sky. After a month of fasting, religious...

The junior class celebrated Counterculture Day with music and dancing on Hippie Hill during lunch on Friday, April 21.

Junior history classes celebrate Counterculture Week with bright colors and historic songs

Anita Gautam, Senior Staff Writer April 27, 2023

From April 17 to 21, the US History classes celebrated Counterculture Week. This gave Juniors a chance to embrace hippie culture and learn about the late 60’s. “The week was really fun and I really...

The AVBotz Club showcases the submarine’s main electrical rack, which has important sensors and components that control the submarine.

AVBotz’s autonomous submarine is poised to shine in upcoming RoboSub competition

Edwin He, Staff Writer April 27, 2023

Since its founding in 1999, the AVBotz club at Amador Valley High School has been competing in the annual RoboSub competition. With vast improvements to the submarine design, the club hopes to reach new...

Over 20 local businesses gathered in the quad to present summer job opportunities to students.

Local businesses visit campus for April Job Fair

Katy Clark, AVT Page Editor April 27, 2023

On Thursday, Apr. 19, local businesses and chains around the Tri Valley area set up booths in the quad during lunch to show high school kids the vast array of jobs available in the area. Many students...

AUKCUS adds a new layer of geopolitical complexity to the maritime domain with the addition of nuclear submarine to Australia's coast.

A historic alliance: What does AUCKUS mean for us and the world at large?

Case Bahl and Jalen Alami April 25, 2023

In the past couple of weeks, Australia, the United States, and the United Kingdom have strengthened their trilateral security pact (otherwise known as AUKUS) with President Joe Biden and Prime Ministers...

 Hand sanitizers played a vital role in daily life during the pandemic, and numerous students on campus still use them as a precautionary measure.

Biden ends COVID-19 national emergency: What does this mean for us?

Rishit Agnihotri, Staff Writer April 25, 2023

On April 10, President Joe Biden signed a bipartisan congressional resolution that officially terminates the national emergency related to the COVID-19 pandemic three years after it was initially implemented.  H.J....

The Amador Competition Civics team advanced into the top 10 standing teams last night and will compete in the national finals.

Competition Civics places in top 10 at national We the People finals

Parsa Hassanpour, AVT Page Editor April 24, 2023

Keeping up with tradition, Amador’s Competition Civics squad just placed in the top 10 of the We the People national tournament’s 60 bidding teams after the first round of competition on Thursday and...

During the first few weeks of April, the AV Wellness Center hosted an art contest, in which winning pieces will be used to decorate the room.

Counseling department fosters student creativity through wellness art competition

Aileen Hu, AVT Page Editor April 24, 2023

From Apr. 11 to 24, Amador Valley’s Wellness Center hosted an art contest that will help decorate the room. Participating students had to create a piece that reflected ‘wellness’ and submit their...

Students gathered around the C building to check out the Take Down Tobacco booth.

TUPE holds Take Down Tobacco booth to inform about substance abuse

Olivia Vollgraf, Staff Writer April 23, 2023

TUPE, Tobacco Usage Prevention Education, is a club at Amador that intends to bring Tobacco and Drug use awareness to the school and student body. On April 20, TUPE set up a table at lunch for their Take...

Amador band students wait in the audience before performing at the world-renowned Carnegie Hall in New York City.

Band trip to New York ends in COVID spread among Amador students

Lauren Tran and Savana Garber April 23, 2023

During spring break, the Amador Valley Band traveled to New York to play at Carnegie Hall, a prestigious concert venue for aspiring musicians. While the band were able to channel their musical ambitions,...

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