Online Learning is Not Effective

Sunny Liu, Staff Writer

March 31, 2020

To prevent the further outbreak of COVID-19, schools have been transitioned to remote learning through online methods. However, after a week of remote learning, it becomes evident that there are numerous flaws in online learning. To begin with, remote learning is extremely inefficient. Students must wa...

We need more movies like Birds Of Prey

Mickey Lonner, Staff Writer

March 10, 2020

As a fantasy nerd, I love comic books and movies—but as a girl, sometimes that’s hard. Growing up, there weren’t many female characters on screen that I could look up to, and when there were, they were more oversexualized sidekicks than anything else. That’s gotten better over time. Wonder...

Mandatory testing after school shouldn’t be a problem

Derry Xu, Staff Writer

February 24, 2020

Whether it be a mock AP test or a common makeup, mandatory after school testing is something nearly everyone has to suffered through. Yet in a world where busy students are the new norm, these tests often clash with students' other activities, leading to the question of whether or not after school tes...

Should sleeping during class be offensive?

February 21, 2020

The national sleep foundation reported that teenagers need about 8-10 hours of sleep each night. However, they found that only 15% of teenagers reported sleeping 8.5 hours on school nights. Many sleep even less to stay up doing homework (or playing games). This results in what many teachers find as offensive...

Has anyone kept their New Year’s resolution?

Trisha Khattar and Matt Kim

February 21, 2020

It's been a month since people made New Year's resolutions. But every year, some of us are just unable to stick to our words. A study by the University of Scranton found that 80% of New Year’s resolutions fail by February, and ultimately, only 8% of people will successfully accomplish their reso...

Watch out: your Instagram posts could decide college for you

Lucy Dou, Staff Writer

February 20, 2020

Teenagers spend around 9 hours on social media. That statistic isn’t surprising - if you’re like most people, then you know all too well the feeling of scrolling on Instagram, Snapchat, or TikTok for hours on end. But social media might be more important than you think, especially for juniors and seni...

Amador New Skateboard Racks Don’t Seem Effective

David Cease, AVtv Editor

November 5, 2019

Many Amador students enjoy skateboarding and use their skateboards daily. Whether this is to school, or in the hallways, it is clear that skateboards are a facet in the daily lives of many students. Yet currently, skateboards remain in a gray zone of disciplinary action. It is hard to tell students...

Benefits of Community College

Sara Saguinetti and Chandni Prabhu

May 28, 2019

At Amador Valley and throughout the U.S., there is pressure for students to attend four year college as soon as they graduate. Many don’t consider another option that could possibly be more beneficial: community college.  “It’s not always about the peer pressure. It’s more about what’s best fo...

My Time in a Wheelchair at Amador

Linzee Alcaide, World News Editor

May 20, 2019

You probably saw me around campus last month, wheeling around in my wheelchair. I’m the cheerleader who broke both of her ankles. This was a tough time for me at school, emotionally and physically. I was fortunate because my injuries were not permanent, but I soon discovered that school days at Amador were...

Time to Take Concussions Seriously

Savana Sadler, Staff Writer

April 17, 2019

Concussions are a very major injury that many don't take seriously. It is an injury that could have long lasting effects on your brain and life if not properly treated. A concussion is a mild form of traumatic brain injury that affects how your brain functions. Concussions occur as the result of a blow...

Vaccines: Make the Right Choice (Tetanus Case)

Sara Sanguinetti, Staff Writer

April 17, 2019

One simple vaccine could have prevented a lot of heartache. A recently released medical report details how an unvaccinated child in Oregon caught tetanus and nearly died, and his hospital bill of nearly one million dollars. It makes you wonder whether it’s all worth it. The boy was playing on h...

Donversity Week –Junior & Senior Perspective

Nidhi Patel, Staff Writer

April 10, 2019

Undoubtedly, the most exciting week of the school year is Donversity. Donversity week takes place in March, where students and teachers celebrate the diversity at Amador. Everyone is unique and we all come from different backgrounds. Donversity week helps highlight those differences and bring about acceptance. ...