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Pleasanton Unified’s potential improvements at Amador failed at the ballot box.

Pleasanton Unified School District’s Measure I bond on track to fail

Yi (Steven) Yang, AVT Editor-in-Chief November 10, 2022

On Tuesday, not enough Pleasanton residents voted yes on Measure I, which increases funding for education facilities, including physical education spaces. Missing its mark by less than three percent, Measure...

Each year, the AVtv staff creates 4 special Halloween Broadcasts for the community.

A look back at the AVtv Halloween Favorites

Aileen Hu, AVT News Editor November 7, 2022

Every October, Amador’s journalism class goes out searching for Pleasanton’s haunted stories to share with students. From mysterious deaths in historical buildings to ghostly occurrences on our own...

Team Stacy from the 2021 East Bay Walk to End Alzheimer’s is seen at the walk with their T-shirts and signs, among balloons and many other crowds. This year's event aims to raise more funds to help in disease research.

East Bay Walk to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s

Olivia Vukman, AVT Page Editor November 4, 2022

The East Bay Walk to End Alzheimer’s is set to take place on Oct. 29 at the Bishop Ranch City Center in San Ramon. The Walk is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s...

New movies such as Ponniyan Selvan continue to top the box office, indicating the steady growth of the Indian film industry.

Indian film industry experiences growth in post-pandemic world

Krithika Subramaniam, Staff Writer November 3, 2022

The Indian film industry has shown exponential growth over the past two years, especially preceding the COVID-19 pandemic. The 2.7 billion dollar industry has continually reached new heights, allowing...

The full SAT takes three hours and 15 minutes, longer in comparison to the PSAT’s two hour and 45 minute total.

PSAT takes place at Amador Valley this month

Olivia Vukman, AVT Page Editor November 2, 2022

This month, sophomores and juniors took their PSAT (Preliminary Scholar Aptitude Test) at Amador Valley. The two hour 45 minute long test consists of reading comprehension, grammar and language, and math.  In...

Participants pass the finish line after a grueling 25-minute marathon.

Pleasanton’s Rotary Club holds annual Spirit Run

Parth Mishra and Catherine Xun October 31, 2022

Last Sunday, Pleasanton residents from all parts of the town participated in the annual Spirit Run held by the local Rotary Club. The event helps to raise money for academic scholarships for students,...

Safeway offers a 10% discount off groceries when shoppers get their flu shot.

Flu-like symptoms and where to get the flu shot

Catherine Xun, Staff Writer October 30, 2022

With temperatures dropping and 1,000 students from Stafford High School in Virginia being out sick with flu-like symptoms on October 21, concerns for this winter’s flu season are rising.  “We are...

Malaria is an ancient disease that is believed to have spread in Ancient China, Mesopotamia, Ancient Egypt, and India.

WHO approves new malaria vaccine with great potential

Jalen Alami, Staff Writer October 28, 2022

In 2020, 19 countries in sub-Saharan Africa and parts of Asia carried almost 85% of the global malaria burden, as the disease ravaged parts of the world and caused the death of over 600,000 people globally. The...

Area 3 had Interactors from Amador Valley, Quarry Lane, Dublin, Granada, Livermore, and Foothill high school

“Invested in service”: Bay Area Interact clubs in District 5170 hosts Fall Leadership Conference

Arlina Yang, Media Arts EIC October 28, 2022

Students from the Interact scramble to pile onto buses and cars in the morning to attend the only conference where the entire district comes together in action. Consisting of Interact clubs from high schools...

His first year at Amador Valley, Principal John Fey prioritizes connecting with students through his proposal for a principal advisory board and lunch photo booth.

Principal John Fey plans to introduce Principal’s Council at Amador Valley

Olivia Vukman, AVTV Segments Editor October 28, 2022

Responses are official written statements from Fey, and were edited for length and clarity.  What is the purpose of this council?  It’s really just a way for me to connect with all kinds of people...

Juniors pack the small gym to learn from the choreographers in the front.

History classes start preparations for Charleston Dance and 20s Day

October 28, 2022

The junior history classes began preparing for 20s Day by practicing for the Charleston Dance. Many students showed up in the small gym for the first practices that took place this past week. “The...

The Middle School athletes perform an additional sideline dance for the crowd.

Aspiring cheerleaders perform at freshman football game

Sydney Queen, Staff Writer October 28, 2022

Future Dons from the early October cheer clinic got the opportunity to perform a halftime routine during the AVHS freshman football game against San Ramon Valley High School. The 35 young cheerleaders...

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