Wednesday May 19, 2021
Vol. 62 Issue 10
CDC Announced Vaccinated People Can Stop Wearing Masks
he CDC announced on Thursday afternoon that fully vaccinated people can stop wearing their masks in most indoor and outdoor places. Rochelle Walensky, di-
rector of the Center for Disease Control, states in the recent update that “if you are fully vaccinated, you can start doing the things you had stopped doing because of the pandemic.” The new guidelines give hope to those longing for life before the pandemic. Being fully vaccinated means that it has been a full two weeks, or fourteen days since your second dose of the Pfizer, Moderna, and or the Johnson & Johnson vaccines.
The reason behind the new guidance is due to the fact that there has been a reduction in the number of coronavirus cases. Also the effectiveness of the vaccines, and its efficiency against the virus variants has prompted the CDC to look into new requirements for those who have been vaccinated. As expected, the criticism about the new guidelines are being made known. The sudden change in the COVID-19 guidelines has people wondering
how the coming months will be like, and if itʼs too early to ditch the mask. The announcement has created confusion between local coronavirus mandates. Each state, and business must decide whether or not to follow the CDC or maintain their current guidelines. This is the first time that there has been a government supported movement to go without your mask, and marks the beginning of the end of the pandemic.
refuge in Palestine throughout the 1930ʼs and 1940ʼs. The immigrants arrived exponentially to numbers that alarmed native Arabs. Tensions in Arab and Jewish communities became more violent than ever before. Palestinians revolted in mass as a result of the changing dynamics of the land from1936 to 1937. The estimated death toll of the conflict was 5,560. In 1947, the United Nations attempted to stop the violence by splitting Palestine into Jewish and Islamic sectors with Jerusalem being a neutral capitol. According to BBC, negotiations were stopped a year later leading to Israeli militants declaring Palestine (then renamed to Israel) a Jewish nation. After a two year war with Palestine and surrounding Arab countries such as Egypt and Iraq, Israel gained national recognition internationally. Israel designated certain areas in itʼs borders Palestinian land. The land was still administered and policed by Israeli officials. With each conflict Israel had with Palestine or its Arab allies, more land was taken away from them. One example of this is when Israel annexed Eastern Jerusalem, the capitol and third most important Holy site of Islam. Land and property were also taken away from Palestinians and given to Jewish settlers. Palestinians were made refugees, often living in exile in neighboring countries. Palestine today has been limited to the Gaza Strip and random patches of land within the West Bank. Recently, Palestinians
began protesting for equality and against police violence felt by their community. One particular issue being protested was the eviction of Palestinian families from Eastern Jerusalem. According to Brookings, Israeli far-right protestors flocked to surrounding Muslim neighborhoods chanting “death to Arabs”. Palestinians continued to protest despite the increasing threat of violence. On May 8, two days before hostilities erupted, Israeli police tear gassed and shot rubber bullets at protestors in front of a mosque as others prayed inside. The violence escalated two days later when police raided the Al-Aqsa Mosque, the holiest site in East Jerusalem and Symbol of freedom for Palestine. Most people gathered to pray while protestors began to set up a seminar in a room. According to the Middle East Eye, 308 people were injured and 228 were hospitalized. Hamas, a Palestinian militant group considered terrorist, in control of the Gaza Strip, launched rocket salvos into Israeli territory in response to the protest in the middle of the night. Sami Abu Zuhri, a Hamas spokesperson, said the attack on the mosque and injury of Palestinians was a war crime and warned about repercussions before the bombing. According to The Times of Israel, 137 rockets were fired and four people were injured. Israel retaliated with air strikes that killed 23 people. According to the Hamas Health Ministry nine of them were minors, but Israeli Defense Force (IDF)
officials claim three were killed from a stray bomb. Israel and Gaza forces continue to bomb one another, but Israel has the advantage. The IDF uses Iron Dome missile defense batteries to counter Palestinian rockets by shooting them out of the sky with interceptor misses before they hit a target. The IDF claims only 10% of the rockets fired at Israeli territory landed. Such countermeasures are not used by Hamas militants so their casualties are much higher. As of now, no Palestinian territory has been invaded by the IDF. However, reservists have been called to arms and are preparing for ground combat. Artillery and tanks have also fired shells into Gaza. Violence has also erupted amongst civilians. Thousands of Palestinian and Israeli protestors have clashed with one another in the streets. Nine Arab protestors were killed by IDF forces at a fiery protest in the West Bank. The violence has hit the multiracial city of
Lod the hardest. Multiple cars, synagogues, and mosques have been burned down. The Mayor of Lod, Yair Revivo, has compared the chaos to Nazi Kristallnacht pogrom, the anti Jewish riots that turned to mass arson,beatings, and arrest that engulfed Germany in 1938. President Joe Biden and much of the Democratic leadership has condoned Israelʼs retaliation. Biden has shown this by approving of what he calls, “ Israelʼs right to defend itself.” He has condemned their bombing of a hotel in Gaza that journalists often stay at. A diplomatic envoy has been sent to Israel to observe the situation. Around the world thousands have protested against Israelʼs bombing campaign. On May 12, protestors in support of both Israel and Palestine clashed in front of the Israel consulate in New York City. One video showed a bloody Jewish man hiding in a store from violent protestors who beat him.
Photo courtesy Jim Watson via Getty Images CDC Director, Rochelle Walensky gives the world hope as new guidelines are released during the COVID-19 update.
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Israel and Palestine Shell Each Other; Igniting Long Standing Tensions LORENZO A RCE News Editor
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tarting May 10, the States of Israel and the Palestinian territory of the Gaza Strip have bombarded each other relentlessly. This marks the most recent escalation of violence between the nations in recent times. As of May 14, 122 people have been killed and 900 injured in the conflict. Palestinians and Israelis have had tension between each other for centuries. Jewish and Arab inhabitants have laid claim to the land for thousands of years. The area eventually came under control of the Ottoman Empire (modern day Turkey) , a predominantly Islamic nation, for over 400 years. After their defeat in WW1, the Ottomans gave control of the area to the British Empire. Zionism, the belief of a Jewish homeland, was a popular belief of the time amongst many Jews and most declared that homeland Israel. One of these wealthy zionist, Walter Rothschild, lobbied with the British government and in 1917 wrote the Balfour Declaration which was adopted in 1922. It declared, “The Mandate will secure the establishment of the Jewish national home ... and the development of self-governing institutions, and also safeguard the civil and religious rights of all the inhabitants of Palestine, irrespective of race and religion.” The declaration was enforced without the consent of Palestineʼs citizens. Jewish immigrants, many escaping persecution from Nazi Germany and Russia, sought @elpaimedia
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Roe V. Wade, Right to Abortion, Being Challenged in the Supreme Court JOHN RODRIGUEZ Photo Editor
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n Monday May 17, 2021 the Supreme Court agreed to hear arguments in a huge abortion case in Mississippi. This case could perhaps roll back the limits on abortion laws made by the most memorable reproductive rights case Roe v. Wade. The case will be the first major abortion dispute to test the three of the former President Trumpʼs appointees to top the court. Which includes its newest member as well, Justice Amy Coney Barrett. This is a law that is very controversial throughout the states in America and the state of Mississippi is no exception. Justices announced that they would take a case that was filed in 2019, Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization. This Mississippi law bans most controversial abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy's. This law includes with no exceptions for rape or incest. The Dobbs v. The Jackson Women's Health Organization case was nearly
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halted by a legal challenge under Roe. The same case that legalized abortions nationwide almost five decades ago. States canʼt ban apportion before the fetus is able to live outside the uterus. This usually happens
Young Soccer Player Killed by Lightining
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n Blackpool, England a devastating fate of a young soccer players life. Nineyear-old Jordan Banks dies from a fatal strike with lighting. On Tuesday May 11, Jordan Banks was practicing with his team in Common Edge fields in Blackpool Northwest side. Around 5pm, lightning struck down and hit Banks. According to Lanc Live News, many ambulances and police officials arrived at the scene to nurse the boyʼs injuries. He died shortly after in an ambulance, rushing to the hospital for his severe injuries. Banks played for Junior Rangers Football Club, where his team continued practicing outside the terms of club season. He was famous
throughout his community for raising funds for his uncleʼs Reece Beggs suicide in 2018. In January, Banks ran 30 miles in 10 days, raising 3,500 dollars for Counseling in the Community Mental Health Service. The Junior Rangers Football Clubs states their sorrow through Facebook. “Jordan was a shining light and an inspiration to everyone that he met. A strong, determined and courageous man, who will be missed by everyone…” One of their neighboring clubs, Spirit of Youth Junior Football Club also express their condolences on Jordan Banks. “As a club, we are heartbroken, and we offer our deepest condolences to the boyʼs family.” The Blackpool Council and owners of Common Edge fields fly the towns flag as half-mast, as tribute to Jordan Banks.
around 24 weeks of pregnancy. The court will hear the case in itʼs terms in the first couple of weeks of October, a decision is predicted to come in July 2022. The State of Mississippi is asking Justices to reexamine
the viability standard which prevents states from adequately defending maternal health and potential life. The Jackson Womenʼs Health Organization had urged the top court that they shouldn't take the case.
Although the Supreme Court agreed to take the case anyway, it is a sign that at least four of the nine justices would want to revisit Roe. Justices say that they would be examining weather states should allow to ban abortion preceding to fetal viability. Which means that justices would be weighing weather to strike Roeʼs key protection. In the 1992 case, it was ruled by the Supreme Court in a 5 - 4 decision to uphold several Pennsylvania restrictions. This case ultimacy reaffirmed Roe however it created a new legal standard for courts appraise states abortion restrictions. According to the Guttmacher Institute, which tracks abortion restrictions have stated eight states have passed laws to ban abortions'. The same eight states ban adoration at just six weeks, before many know they are pregnant. This is a topic that looks like it wonʼt be going away for years to come. The war over abortions' has been going on for decades, and it seems it wonʼt end anytime soon.
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Epic v. Apple: No Place For Heroes BRANDON R AMIREZ Opinion Editor
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ll bets are off. The open secrets of the games industry that were brought up in the loot box hearings continue to be dredged up in the Epic v. Apple case. The suit was based around Apple charging commission for use of the App Store, and Epic Games trying to get around it. When the lawsuit first came to light a lot of people were immediately taking a side. But it wasnʼt just based around who was in the right. A lot of the reaction was based on interpreting what company was more immoral. And I think this is really telling in regards to what this suit means to consumers. The gaming community has always been very wary of mobile gaming. It's where loot boxes come from, as well as
profit focused game design. Itʼs a problem that presents itself in different concerns. Issues with games developers making less consumer focused decisions, worry about problem gamers and gambling addiction, and fears about how this affects children. Aside from that gamers have also often been critical of intercompany relations. Especially recently, with the wide-spread adaptation of cross platform play. The days of console wars arenʼt exactly gone, but now even casual gamers are aware of developers and their track records. But why, if at all, does this matter? Well, itʼs because it colors where consumers stand in this suit. Morality, the lesser of two evils, and weird economics are all factors in determining where you stand. But no matter where you do, as a consumer youʼll still have those aforementioned concerns. If Fortnite
wins and gets put back on the App Store, odds are you'll be worried about how easily kids can access loot boxes in what is the most popular game in the world. If they lose? So to do all the indie devs without the cash to back a major suit against the juggernaut that is Apple. Without even getting to the end though some of the questionable intercompany practices have already been brought to light. Something that really stood out to me was how Sony charges Epic to allow for cross platform play. If it were, say, EA, this revelation mightʼve not been as impactful. But, because Epic is bleeding so much money that they arenʼt projected to make profit really until 2023, Iʼm inclined to be more endeared to them. And like I said, this is telling. Epic, even if as consumers we resent it, has more or less become the poster child for underdogs in
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A really good way to gauge interest in these big intellectual properties while also get a feel for numbers is by looking at Twitch. Each of the games listed are cross platform, and allow for crossplay. And, they only represent views streams of these games were getting, but they're really telling when considering how popular they are worldwide. With such large reach it's not surprising Sony pushed Epic for Fortnite. the games industry. And, Iʼd reckon that itʼs not just because itʼs easy to hate Apple, but because of the mostly transparent intentions of Epic. Regardless, at the end of the day, I am hop-
ing Epic wins. I can't say with confidence why I feel that way. When I really boil it down I can't shake the sense it's less to do with Epic and more to do with what they represent in this.
Return of the Movie Theater COVID Edition
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place that makes me feel relaxed is the movie theater. I have always gone to the movie theater before the pandemic started. As a child, it was tradition that every Friday, my family and I go to the movies. As a result, I got used to going to the movie theater all the time. Although since the COVID pandemic began, entertainment was closed for almost a year. Itʼs been almost 2 months since movie theaters reopened. Movie theaters have continued to operate with COVID restrictions. Since they opened, I have gone to the movie theater about 3-4 times. The first movie I saw since reopening
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Movie theaters are open to the public in LA County. Movies that were supposed to come out in 2020 during quarantine are starting to be released this year. Some of these releases come alongside digital releases like movies with limited features on HBO Max. was Godzilla vs Kong. Recently, I went to the Starlight Whittier Village Cinema. I saw the new movie Spiral. The experience with COVID guidelines was alright. First, when purchasing tickets, you choose your seats. Seats are limited to 25% capacity. There
are no seats available near people. I chose two seats and no one was allowed to choose seats in front of me, next to me, and behind me. There has to be two empty seats between parties in rows. Masks have to be worn when purchasing tickets and
anywhere inside the theater. When I sat down at my seat, I took off my masks to eat popcorn and candy. When I looked around me for other people, they were not wearing masks either. I was unsure what the policy was for wearing your mask once youʼre seated, but
I was glad that I didnʼt have to wear my masks while watching the film. Overall, my experience at the movie theater with COVID guidelines was nothing different than it was before the pandemic. I think everyone is used to wearing masks all the time, at least I am. When I went to the movie theater, it was the same. The only difference was that I was wearing a surgical mask up until I sat down in the movie theater chair.
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Mamba Forever: Kobe Bryant Inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame
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he late Kobe Bryant was officially inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Saturday night. The late Lakers legend was a part of a 2020 class which also included Kevin Garnett and Tim Duncan. To accept his official induction into the Hall of Fame, Bryantʼs wife, Vanessa Bryant, was there to accept the honor. Vanessa Bryant was joined alongside Michael Jordan, whom she asked to help present Kobe into the Basketball Hall of Fame. Kobe was only months away from getting official word on his reaching of the NBA Hall of Fame. Unfortunately, months prior to the 2020 Hall of Fame class announcement, Bryant and his daughter, Gianna, along with seven others fatally passed away in a helicopter crash in the Calabasas area on January 26, 2020. “I wish my husband was here to accept this incredible award,” Vanessa Bryant said. “He and Gigi deserved to be here and witness this. Gigi would be so proud to watch her daddy get enshrined into the Basketball Hall of Fame.” Bryant would also recount the great of a player Kobe was and all of his great accomplishments. “Kobe was on a different
level. He never took shortcuts when it came to basketball. He gave this game his all,” Bryant said. Kobe throughout his career of course had many spectacular accomplishments. Kobe was a 18 time all-star, 15 time All-NBA team member, 12 time member of the All-Defensive team, and was a league MVP back in 2008. On top of that, Bryant was a known winner, he won five NBA Championships, with winning NBA Finals MVP in two of them. Bryant also ranks fourth all time in scoring, sixth all time in field goals made, on top of many other categories he ranks very high in. Vanessa Bryant would later describe Kobeʼs wit and determination throughout his career. She would explain how Bryant played through many injuries during his career and would persevere through them. “Kobe didnʼt want to disappoint his fans…. He [Kobe] said, ʻWhat about the fans that saved up to watch me play just once?ʼ He never forgot about his fans.” Bryant would later thank Kobe for everything he did, both for the fans and for her and their family. “Thank you for working so tirelessly to provide for us and for giving us the most amazing life together.” She also added, “Thank you for bringing so much joy into our lives and joy of the people around the world. Thank
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Kobe Bryant becomes the 27th Laker ever to get into the Basketball Hall of Fame. Besides basketball, Kobe also left an impact to many people, instilling the idea of “Mamba Mentality” that many people refer to today. you for inspiring us to be better than we were the day before.” Bryant ended her speech saying, “Youʼre in the hall of fame now, youʼre a true champ, youʼre not just an MVP, youʼre an all time great. Iʼm so proud of you. I love you forever and always, Kobe Bean Bryant.” Prior to the Hall of Fame
induction ceremony on Saturday, the day before saw the Bryant family also receive Kobe Bryantʼs Hall of Fame ring and jacket at the NBAʼs awards gala and tip off event for Hall of Fame weekend. Vanessa helped her eldest daughter, Natalia Bryant, put on the jacket as the crowd chanted Kobeʼs name.
As was the case Friday night, at the end of Vanessa Bryantʼs speech on Saturday, the crowd chanted Kobeʼs name, appreciating the legend of now official Hall of Famer, Kobe Bean Bryant.
Biggest Summer Confirmed Transfers and Rumors FERNANDO R AMOS Sports Editor
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he Summer 2021 transfer window will be a very unique window unlike any other. Due to the financial crisis as a cause of the pandemic, there will be many teams all around the world that will struggle to make any significant signings this upcoming window. In fact most teams will have to part ways with some of their players in order to raise some funds they have lost due to Covid-19. Despite there being a financial crisis all around the world at the moment, this will not stop teams reinforcing their lineups.
Although the summer transfer window hasnʼt officially opened, there have already been some confirmed transfers. Some of the standout confirmed transfers so far is the transfer of Dayot Upamecano from RB Leipzig to Fc Bayern Munich. Bayern Munich have confirmed that they will pay the 42 million euro release clause for the French center back. He will join Bayern on a five year long deal. Upamecano was highly sought after by many clubs all around Europe, however he has decided to continue his career in Germany to play against Leipzig's biggest title contenders. Due to Upamecano joining Bayern Munich, Bayern had to make way with one of their own
center backs. David Alaba has left Bayern Munich after spending more than ten years at the club. He will be joining Real Madrid on a free transfer from Fc Bayern Munich. The 28 year old will be earning 12 million euros a year at Real Madrid. Barcelona and Liverpool were highly interested in signing the austrian defender, but ultimately his dream was to join “Los Blancos”. Now on to some rumors, as Real Madrid head coach Zinedine Zidane is set to leave Real Madrid at the end of the season. The man who looks most likely to become head coach at Real Madrid will be Italian coach Massimiliano Allegri. The italian has not had a job since leaving Juventus back in 2019.
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Dayot Upamecano will follow his Rb Liepzig head coach Julian Nagelsman to join record Bundesliga Champions and 6 time Champions League winners Fc Bayern Munich Finally the biggest transfer rumor so far is Sergio Aguero joining Barcelona, in an attempt to keep Lionel Messi at the club. Signing Messiʼs good friend and international teammate will
surely be a big boost in Messi signing a new contract with the Blaugrana.
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Albert Pujols to the Dodgers JOHN RODRIGUEZ Photo Editor
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he Los Angeles Angels released MLB star Albert Puljos on May 13, 2021. Just one week after the team had designed Albert Puljos for an assignment. Although Puljos is a free agent and can sign with any team, The Angels are still responsible for his yearly salary. The team owes the free agent baseman his $30 million salary
in his final season of his 10 year $240 million contract. Puljos did not have the best start of the season only hitting .198, .622 OPS, five homers and 12 RBIʼs in 24 games. Albert Puljos playing in the league for in his 20th year has had many successes. Pujols is a 10 time all star, a two time World Series champion and a three time National League MVP award. In addition he has also won a Gold Glove twice, as well as the Hank Aaron Award twice,
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Russell Westbrook is the Triple Double King
and a Silver Slugger award 5 times. In the early 2000s era is where he has done the most damage in his career. Playing for the Cardinals for an entire decade of his career, is the franchise he is more well known and had the most success with. Before signing the contract for the Angels in 2012, Pujols was going into his age 32 season. According to MLB Network sports analyst Brian Kenny, this wasnʼt the best move for the Angels. His on base, slugging, and walk rate percentages were going down after the 2011 MLB season. Meanwhile the only thing that was increasing was his chase rate on trying to put the ball in play. Furthermore Kenny has also mentioned on his “Ahead of the Curve” that he advised a club to never sign a free agent in his 30s. If you take Pujols' number averages with both the Cardinals and the Angels you would see a huge difference. With the Cardinals he was batting a 170 OPS average in his 10 years while with Angels he was batting 109. If you take a look at his OPS average with the Angels, his OPS was at 109. On average he would also hit 40 home runs during his time in St Louis, with the Angels it was only 24 average. Last but not least, he
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n the NBA a triple double is when you hit double digits in three different stats. Russell Westbrook was mainly known for doing that in points, rebounds and assists. As a matter of fact he has averaged
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Russell Westbrook is the new triple double leader with 182 career triple doubles.
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Albert Pujols in his batting stance getting ready for a pitch went to a 121 RBI average with the Cardinals to 86 RBI with the Angels. He went from an all star to an average baseball player. While playing with the Cardinals, he was a 9 time all star and only played 1 all star game while being with the Angels. After hearing that he was being released many other players were sad to hear the news. Nolan Arenado, the Cardinals first baseman had a message for Pujols after a post game interview. “Albert Pujols I love you man, youʼre one of the greatest to ever play this game and I hope you get to go out
the right way. You know there is someone who is a huge fan and I hope you hear this one day because you're my favorite player.” It wasnʼt long till someone would pick up the veteran free agent. The Dodgers and Albert Pujlos reached an agreement on a Major League deal for the remainder of the season. On May 15, Jorge Castillo, a reporter for the Los Angeles Times, posted on twitter about the deal. Joel Sherman, a sports writer for the New York Times had also confirmed the news according to MLB Network.
a triple double in three seasons so far in his career. This year he is averaging 22 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists. On Monday, May 10th he broke hall of famer Oscar Robertson record for most triple doubles of all time. Robertson held that record for 47 years and someone was finally able to break it. Although Westbrook has had a hell of a year, the Washington Wizards will miss the playoffs. Now that Westbrook has beat this triple double record the next question is where does he rank upon other point guards. With becoming the all time triple double leader he passed players like Oscar Robertson of course and Magic Johnson. Is he as good as Magic Johnson though? Most people will say no. One player that he can be compared to is Oscar Robertson himself. They are both on the taller side of point guards and they both have that aggressive playstyle. That is what leads to these triple doubles. Therefore with this record achieved, I believe that he is a top point guard of all time. The main flaw for Russell Westbrook right now is that he has yet to win a championship. Does he have what it takes to win a championship? Well for the most part the answer is yes.
He is still considered a top point guard in this league among players like Damian Lilard and Kyrie Irving. He just hasnʼt had great players around him since the big three in Oklahoma City. Although he did have James Harden and the Rockets, things just didnʼt click over there. As of right now, the current Wizards team is not gonna cut it if he wants to win a championship. The best thing the Wizards can do now is build around Westbrook and Bradley Beal. Now that the Washington Wizards have clinched being in the play in games, the next thing they need to look forward to is the playoffs. The team needs to find a way to help out Westrbrook and Beal. With Westbrook averaging a triple double and Beal averaging over 30 points per game, there should be no reason they lose. At least the majority of the games they shouldnʼt lose. Players like Rui Hachimura and Davis Bertans have to step up big time if the Wizards want a chance to win in the playoffs. Although they play the 76ers first round if they make it out of the play in games, Westbrook is gonna have his hands full trying to carry his team.
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Spring is in bloom! Itʼs May, and that means wamer weather, beautful skies and blooming flowers. The pandemic has created a new generation of growers with many staying at home due to the Stay At Home Order given last year. Gardening promotes good mental health, and with a time of uncertainty having an area to grow plants and flowers gives people a sense of control. Photo Essay by Raymond Luna
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Jaden Smith Opens up Restaurant to Feed Homeless in Los Angeles VIVIANA REYES Reporter
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November 4, 2019 Jaden Smith, co-founder 501CTHREE.org & JUST water, during the opening night of Web Summit 2019 at the Altice Arena in Libson, Portugal.
aden Smith is not just any actor, singer, rapper, or songwriter. Heʼs not just the son of Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith. Heʼs a humanitarian. He uses his platform and money on things that truly matter. In 2012, he co-founded the eco-friendly company JUST Water. He launched the idea after surfing and seeing trash floating around him. The company has kept 4.4 million pounds of carbon from being released into the environment. “I saw what happens when plastic goes to waste in our environment and how it affects us... I needed to do something and make a difference. So, weʼre trying to eliminate as much plastic as possible. I want to make it easier [for people] to be part of the solution.” -Jaden Smith, JUST Co-Founder In 2019, his company partnered with a local Flint church to install a mobile water treatment system called “The Water
Box''. As we know, Flint, Michigan has been without clean water since 2014. That same year (2019), he also opened a pop-up vegan food truck called I Love You Restaurant and placed it in LAʼs Skid Row. He provided homeless people with free healthy meals. Jaden is still working to feed the people in need. He is now opening an actual I Love You Restaurant establishment. This restaurant will continue to feed the homeless people who live in Skid Row. The way it works is that people who can afford to pay and eat will pay it forward and donate a meal to the next person in need of one. “It's for homeless people to get free food,” he states. “But if you are not homeless, not only do you have to pay, but you have to pay for more than the food's worth so that you can pay for the person behind you.” It is still in the works of where the restaurant will be located and when it will open.
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