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The increased use of social media platforms has facilitated the rapid spread of misinformation in the form of news.

Just another video: How is social media impacting students and the political perspectives of the next generation?

Rishit Agnihotri, Staff Writer April 29, 2023

With the return from the COVID-19 pandemic, students in Pleasanton and around the country find themselves in a digital world where social media holds the power to influence their political perspectives. While...

A significant number of students set to graduate in 2023 and 2024 are poised to exercise their voting rights in the upcoming presidential election, highlighting the critical role of the youth demographic in shaping the political landscape of the nation.

The Trump factor: How a potential 2024 campaign could impact student voters?

Lexiss Marajas, Staff Writer March 29, 2023

As the 2024 presidential election draws nearer, high school upperclassmen across the nation are gearing up to exercise their voting rights and make their voices heard. With the possibility of a Trump 2024...

China and Russia have had a complex history marked by periods of cooperation and tension, with their relationship evolving from ideological comrades during the Cold War to strategic partners in the present day.

Allies by convenience: What is the significance of Putin and Xi’s meeting in Moscow?

Jalen Alami, Staff Writer March 29, 2023

China’s President Xi Jinping has concluded a state visit to Moscow where he met with Russian President Vladimir Putin for nearly three full days. During the formal state visit, Putin and Xi drew attention...

Numerous theories regarding the origin of the pandemic have proliferated online and on social media, highlighting the widespread confusion surrounding this issue.

Division in intelligence: US Department of Energy reports that COVID-19 may have originated in lab

Zenil Koovejee, AVT World News & Politics Page Editor March 12, 2023

Almost three years after COVID-19 sparked global catastrophe, newly updated intelligence reports have suggested that the pandemic most likely originated from a laboratory leak in China.  “There has...

School shootings have occurred throughout history, but they gained greater attention in the US after the 1999 Columbine High School massacre, which was documented in the book by Judy Hasday. This followed by numerous similar incidents in subsequent years.

Increased prevalence of school shootings: How could our community be affected?

Jalen Alami, Staff Writer February 28, 2023

There have been seven California mass shootings in the month of January alone, leaving at least 31 dead and 22 injured. As gun violence becomes an increasingly prominent issue on a national level, many...

North Koreas current state can be traced back to the Korean War, which ended in 1953 with the division of the Korean Peninsula into North and South and the decades of isolation and authoritarian rule that followed under the Kim Dynasty.

From Pyongyang to San Francisco: How can North Korea’s recent escalation potentially impact the Bay Area?

Zenil Koovejee, AVT World News & Politics Page Editor February 21, 2023

In what some are calling a flagrant display of provocative prowess, North Korea has launched two ballistic missiles from its eastern shores, mere days following the discharge of an intercontinental ballistic...

The debt ceiling is a statutory limit set by the US Congress on the amount of national debt that can be issued by the Treasury and has been in place since 1917.

Holding the nation hostage: How can the US debt ceiling impact our community?

Rishit Agnihotri, Staff Writer February 15, 2023

The US government is once again facing the issue of raising the debt ceiling in a high-stakes political showdown that could potentially host damaging effects for the entire country.  While they have...

Each year, the President presents a State of the Union address, a constitutional tradition established in 1787, providing a comprehensive overview of the nations standing and a clear vision for the future legislative agenda.

Future in focus: How President Biden’s State of the Union Address impacts students?

Zenil Koovejee, AVT World News & Politics Page Editor February 12, 2023

In his second State of the Union address on Tuesday evening, President Biden spoke directly to the American people, imploring members of Congress from all political affiliations to unite and embrace his...

Many civilians across the US have captured footage of the surveillance balloon that has now circulated the globe.

Balloon drama unveiled: why students should care?

Andrew Xiao, Senior Staff Writer February 12, 2023

In the past week, the United States has eliminated several supposed surveillance balloons floating across the North American continent, heightening tensions on a global level. In one instance, a balloon...

The Presidential Records Act (PRA) governs the handling and preservation of classified documents generated during a Presidents term in office, ensuring their protection and accountability.

Confidential documents exposed: national security implications

Gyan Bhambhani, AVT Health & Wellness Page Editor February 1, 2023

Over the past three months, classified federal documentation has been found in locations associated to both Donald Trump and President Joe Biden. With national security hanging in the balance, questions...

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