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Kevin Zhu

Kevin Zhu, AVT Page Editor

Kevin has been an editor for his second year. He loves to write, but sadly writing does not make money. He is on par to become the biggest corporate sellout, covering up his actually very artsy inside by presenting himself as a STEM guy. In addition, Kevin also plays 4 instruments, basketball, and is definitely not only 5’7. He likes cliche inspirational quotes and deep movies, so he will quote Camus to end his bio:

“In the midst of winter I found within me an invincible summer.”

All content by Kevin Zhu
Celebrities aren’t angels or devils, but are somewhere in that grey area. The question is, do they have a responsibility to be more moral?

Try Guys and Herschel Walker: Are celebrities role models?

Kevin Zhu and Yi (Steven) Yang
October 31, 2022
In the NBA, shooting in practice versus in games can have differences as large as double or triple the accuracy. The same can be applied for all basketball players: when pressure is on the line, shooting accuracy decreases.

The performance anxiety problem: sports, arts, pressure

Kevin Zhu, AVT News Editor
October 15, 2022
Signing up for fantasy football is an easy process, as its all online. ESPN and Yahoo are the two major leagues.

Fantasy Football season piques interest of students

Kevin Zhu, AVT Page Editor
September 19, 2022
Amadors local leaders have been focusing on trash tracking to lower the waste problem at Amador.

Awareness isn’t enough: environmental action is needed at Amador

Kevin Zhu and Yi (Steven) Yang
September 15, 2022
PG&E has recommended customers to set thermostats at 78 degrees or higher in order to help statewide efforts.

Power outages strike Pleasanton Meadows area after heat waves

Kevin Zhu, AVT News Editor
September 14, 2022
The spinning wheels that allow students a truly hands on experience to create art.

Rise in student interest in ceramics elective : peaceful pottery

Kevin Zhu, AVT News Editor
August 25, 2022
During ensemble, or music practice, uniformity and achievement are prized values as each member commits to their musical part.

AV Marching Band opens season with intense but productive band camp

Kevin Zhu, AVT Local News Editor
August 7, 2022
Finishing the Year: From Students to Administrators!

Finishing the Year: From Students to Administrators!

Elyssa Lieu, Parth Mishra, Alex Wu, and Kevin Zhu
May 30, 2022
Many clubs have inspiring mission statements and constitutions, but what do they really do?

The superficiality of student service clubs- and how to fix it

Kevin Zhu, AVT Editor
May 20, 2022
Police on motorcycles help with the process of removing cars and maintaining street closure.

First Weekend on Main returns this Friday

Kevin Zhu, AVT Page Editor
May 6, 2022
The new mural spans every inch of its wall, leaving no white space.

Mohr Elementary celebrates completion and artistry of school mural

Kevin Zhu and Zymon Baron
April 26, 2022
Chinas intrusions onto basic human rights like food and speech have gone too far.

Updated: Why America should follow Asian countries’ approach towards COVID

Kevin Zhu, AVT Editor
April 25, 2022
Suburban lawns have been proven to be excessively wasteful for water. Nearly 40 to 60 percent of landscape irrigation goes to lawns, an excellent area to cut back on.

Why are water bills rising?

Kevin Zhu, Page Editor
April 24, 2022
Test days always seem to attract a higher number of absences in class. By controlling makeups, this problem can be alleviated.

Teachers should not allow make up work

Kevin Zhu, Page Editor
April 21, 2022
This documentary is available on HBO and Youtube TV.

The Red Forest: HBO’s Chernobyl docuseries

Kevin Zhu, Page Editor
April 21, 2022
Denzel Currys studio album Melt My Eyez... in years is one of his most mature, introspective and realistic works to date.

Melt My Eyez, See Your Future: Denzel Curry sheds alter egos, offers dark introspection in new album

Kevin Zhu, Page Editor
March 31, 2022
America and the West are playing the money game in hopes that Russia will halt its invasion by crippling its economy, the sanctions are not beneficial, especially considering the already rising inflation of the US dollar.

Why Russian sanctions do not work

Yi (Steven) Yang and Kevin Zhu
March 28, 2022
Since childhood, Chiplunkars life has been filled with music–his determination and drive mean that he never deviates from his routine of writing or playing music every single day.

Losing himself in the music: Anirrudha Chiplunkar (‘23)’s journey as a rapper

Kevin Zhu, AVT Page Editor
March 23, 2022
Identity politics, in any country, impacts the partisan viewing, and polarization of the citizens.

Identity politics today: why it does not represent Americans

Kevin Zhu and Yi (Steven) Yang
March 21, 2022
Wind Ensemble I stands after the end of their performance. “We had a very respectable performance… I thought both groups peaked. It was really exciting for both the staff and the students,” said Edwin Cordoba, assistant director of bands.

Wind ensembles dazzle at Sonoma Invitational Music Festival

Carol Xu and Kevin Zhu
March 11, 2022
Securlys main purpose is to protect students from accessing dangerous or inappropriate materials online.

The inner workings of Securly and its necessity

Kevin Zhu, Senior Staff Writer
March 10, 2022
Exploring Black History Month: From humble beginnings to a symbol of Black Pride

Exploring Black History Month: From humble beginnings to a symbol of Black Pride

Elyssa Lieu, Kevin Zhu, Thomas Kim, Soumya Rangan, and Anaita Mistry
March 1, 2022
Herd immunity is where a certain threshold of the population is immune against a pathogen, rendering it unable to spread effectively.

Why America should follow Asian countries’ approach towards COVID

Kevin Zhu, Staff Writer
February 27, 2022
AV Counselor Winter Jones aided juniors and their families in building a constructive college list.

Juniors attend College Night hosted by counselors

Kevin Zhu, Senior Staff Writer
February 3, 2022
New Years Resolutions

New Year’s Resolutions

Renna Popli, Audrey Combs, Karissa Yeung, Carol Xu, Kevin Zhu, Parth Mishra, and Jeanette D'Addabbo
January 29, 2022
2020 was the first time in history that an Asian female director won the Best Picture Academy award with Nomadland.

Hollywood’s gradual change: acceptance and diversity

Kevin Zhu, Page Editor
January 27, 2022
Distance learning and morning Zooms are a long way off, despite Omicron’s high transmission.

Why Amador will not return to online learning despite the Omicron surge

Kevin Zhu, Senior Staff Writer
January 24, 2022
PUSD, a prime example of “school 2” has to deal with outbreaks, contact tracing, and keeping kids in school all at the same time has to juggle many complicated tasks.

Schools should shut down over Omicron. Here’s why.

Kevin Zhu, Staff Writer
January 21, 2022
The number of absent students in Mrs. Da Costas classroom reached new levels at 27 on Tuesday, Jan 11.

Attendance rates plummet by over 10 percent at Amador after winter break

Carol Xu, Kevin Zhu, and Soumya Rangan
January 18, 2022
This is currently the only functional parking lot on the Amador campus. Every morning, Santa Rita all the way down to Valley is blocked, full of cars.

America’s car culture: what can be done?

Kevin Zhu and Yi (Steven) Yang
December 22, 2021
Little Joys

Little Joys

Parth Mishra, Albertine Combs, Carol Xu, Kevin Zhu, Renna Popli, Anaita Mistry, Imogen Rogers, Matthew Carter, Thomas Kim, Mandy Wong, and Elyssa Lieu
November 30, 2021
Fantasy Basketball is incredibly easy to set up as well. All you need is a group of friends and a computer.

A comprehensive guide to Fantasy Basketball

Kevin Zhu, Senior Staff Writer
November 22, 2021
League of Legends, the largest online multiplayer game in the world by player base, has their largest audience in China.

Privacy in the modern era: Chinese gaming ban

Kevin Zhu, AVT Staff Writer
November 18, 2021
Three beautiful short films to watch

Three beautiful short films to watch

Kevin Zhu, Senior Staff Writer
November 12, 2021
Students and parents seek some much-needed help in the tedious application process through college application workshops.

Counselors hold college application workshops for students

Kevin Zhu, Senior Staff Writer
October 28, 2021
Basketball has gathered huge amounts of attention-and thus, James’s words and actions have a wide audience.

LeBron James’ COVID-19 vaccination leads to NBA controversy

Kevin Zhu, Senior Staff Writer
October 18, 2021
Band performs during the Pink-Out football game on October 8.

Band marches on amidst pandemic

Kevin Zhu, Senior Staff Writer
October 16, 2021
Book Review: Crying in H-Mart

Book Review: Crying in H-Mart

Kevin Zhu, Staff Writer
September 30, 2021
San Francisco, pictured above, will be covered with ice, resulting in it being uninhabitable if the scientific phenomena from the movie come to fruition. What will humanity do to prevent it?

Pop Culture and Climate Change: How older movies are still relevant today

Yi (Steven) Yang and Kevin Zhu
September 29, 2021
Soundwall at corner of Pimlico and Brockton, in residential neighborhood Fairlands was the approximate location of the Acura.

Dead bodies found in car near Fairlands neighborhood

Kevin Zhu, Senior Staff Writer
September 26, 2021
Despite football being a part of everyday life today, its roots extend deep into American history, especially so for the Washington Football Team.

Washington Football Team changing their name after 90 years due to controversy

Kevin Zhu, Senior Staff Writer
September 24, 2021
Josee, with a love for the seas, swims in her dreams.

Movie Review: Josee, the Tiger and the Fish

Kevin Zhu, Staff Writer
August 28, 2021
Many students do take initiative on their own to wear a mask outside.

How the AV Marching Band has adapted to COVID

Kevin Zhu, Senior staff writer
August 25, 2021
Students have experienced worsening eyesight due to extended hours of screen time.

Has student eyesight deteriorated after remote learning?

Kevin Zhu, Page Editor
August 22, 2021
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