A person will touch over 30 items every 60 seconds, but what many don’t realize is that an abundance of those items are filthy. Do you know what the 5 dirtiest items are that you touch every day? 1....

There are all sorts of home improvements to make your life better, and one that's often overlooked is owning a chicken coop. Many students and teachers at Amador are owners of these birds, and many have...

Senioritis season has arrived. As many seniors are committing to colleges for the coming fall, it is indeed exciting; however it is important to stay healthy as teens learn independence. Besides just...

Recent trends in pop culture have revealed that crystals are used as more than just rocks from the ground. Pew Research Center found that 42% of all adults from the U.S. believe that “spiritual energy...

In the past, there have been a number of notable Asian Americans in professional basketball. Names such as Yao Ming or Jeremy Lin are the first to come to mind. However compared to others, Asians have...

After 145 days of Women’s College Basketball, the South Carolina Gamecocks were named NCAA Women’s Basketball Champions after they defeated the Connecticut Huskies 64-49 on April 3, 2022. The national...

Humans can't exist without water. Water is most important not only for survival, but it also assists us in our daily activities. Staying hydrated is important for students, as it offers several advantages. “If...

Senior Kiana Lum (‘22) recently broke not just her personal record, but the all-time school record for the girls long jump with a distance of 17’ 2.5”.  'I got 17’ 2.5” inches and the previous...

Now that the lockout has ended and the offseason can continue as normal, the Oakland A’s have started their fire sale once again, trading away Matt Olson, Matt Chapman, and Chris Bassitt. They have...

The Amador Boys Lacrosse season is in full swing, however  the roster numbers make for small teams with few substitutes. “COVID has definitely factored into the smaller numbers this year alongside...

“Injuries are part of the game,” said many athletes like former NFL star Troy Vincent and NBA all-star Damian Lillard. Similar to the professionals, injuries are suffered and overcome on a daily basis...

Amador Valley’s Boys Volleyball has exceeded their early expectations, as they have bounced to a first place standing in EBAL with wins over powerhouse teams.  “As a whole we have a very hungry...