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We all know that testing is important in schools, but how important exactly should we see them?

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...

YES

Senyi Yang, Staff Writer February 21, 2020

Sleep-deprived or just bored in class, you close your eyes for a few seconds to try to get rid of that annoying drowsiness... and the next thing you know, your teacher is standing by your side, trying...

NO

Derry Xu, Staff Writer February 21, 2020

Today’s education system demands excellence from its students. For many, life becomes a race of getting the best grades, checking off extracurriculars, and driving oneself to the top. As a result, students...

Even though a stunning 72% of Instagram users are teenagers, Snapchat remains the app that teens use most often on average.

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...

The reasons why Gossip Television is popular

Kennedy Mayo and Marisa Fidone January 27, 2020

Many teenagers enjoy reality shows over other genres. Shows like The Bachelor and Keeping up with the Kardashians are what excite teens today and make them want to watch more. Although it may seem that...

Amadors Winter Percussion season begins

Amador’s Winter Percussion season begins

Derry Xu, Staff Writer January 7, 2020

Now that the marching band season is over, winter percussion is beginning their own season and activities. Winter percussion, similarly to other band programs, deals with music, and in this case specifically...

The Bias That Binds Us

Jazmine, Lindsay, River, Micheal December 18, 2019

The Bias That Binds Us   https://youtu.be/uQH1bfFEQds      One may prefer pen over pencil, or one gender over another, or one type of person over another. This person would have a bias,...

How Amador students can give back to our first responders working on the holidays

Many people in our community are fortunate enough to be able to spend time with their families and take time off to enjoy the holidays. However, we often take for granted the hardworking first-responders...

Stacking the Presents High for Adopted Families

Bella Mayo, AVtv Editor-in-Chief December 17, 2019

 Students and parents were busy shopping this month, but it wasn’t for gifts for their own families. Several AV classes and clubs adopted families in need for the holidays.   “I love to see the...

Amador Valley brings out Therapy Dogs during finals season

Zachary Nicholas, Staff Writer December 17, 2019

During finals week, Amador Valley High School welcomes therapy dogs and their owners onto the Amador campus to provide a needed catharsis for students.  The dogs are usually found in the grassy area...

Amador Valley counselors pass out donuts during finals season

Zachary Nicholas, Staff Writer December 17, 2019

The doughy cake and the savory icing all come together to form a sweet treat loved by many. Amador Valley High School counselors tend to give out donuts to students during finals week.  The donuts...

AVtv 10-22-19

Rut Bansal, AVtv Tuesday Producer October 22, 2019

This video is about college application workshops, clubs, and senior announcements.

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