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Wednesday May 11, 2022
First-time Home Buyers
in California Get Help From New Program California Housing Prices Hit New Record Highs Eva R ivera News Editor
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Forgivable Equity Builder Loan program for first-time home buyers that qualify is being offered by the California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA). The CalHFA was established in 1975 with the goal of helping more Californians find a place to call home. The Forgivable Equity Builder Loan is a loan in which the first-time home buyer can get immediate equity of their homes of up to 10% of the purchase price of
the home. To qualify a first-time buyer for the loan the borrower must live in the home for five years to qualify for the option of not having to repay the loan, the home must be the primary resi-
dence of the buyer, completion of homebuy-
Plastic-Eating Enzyme Could Regulate Plastic Pollution
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very day humans throw trash on the floor. Whether it is you or not, it happens. The bad part is the effects of such acts have only been detrimental to the planet. Recycling alone would greatly reduce the amount of trash we see daily. However, recycling only did so much, until now. A new solution to the human race’s plastic pollution problem just arose. In the April 27 edition of the peer-reviewed journal,
Nature, researchers at the University of Texas published their development of a “plastic-eating enzyme”. By utilizing machine learning technology, they managed to mutate the natural enzyme PETase. This would allow the enzyme to quickly break down plastics made with the polymer polyethylene terephthalate, PET. PET is found in most consumer packaging, such as soda and water bottles, cookie containers, fruit salad containers, and some polyester fabrics and fibers. This makes up about 12 percent of all global waste.
er education counseling through an eligible homebuyer counseling organization listed on CalHFA’s website, as well as meeting county income limits. The loan is being offered
The CalHFA website at www.calhfa.ca.gov shares detailed information that is listed under the “home buyer programs” option. Along with other vital pro-
to California residents who have an income less than 80% of the area average income in the county where the property they wish to buy is located.
gram(s) information, the CalHFA website offers a list of their approved mortgage lenders so that California residents may find the best loan officer that meets their needs. With the statewide
The enzyme uses a “circular process” to break down the plastics into smaller parts. This first part of the process is called depolymerization. Then it will chemically reform the smaller parts into smaller, reusable plastic. This step is called repolymerization. This newly developed process can sometimes take as little as 24 hours to complete. This is in comparison to the centuries it usually takes to break down plastic. The plastic-eating enzyme can begin to function when used in temperatures below 122 degrees Fahrenheit. This is a requirement researchers thought of with environmental use in mind. The enzyme would need to work in the field as landfills and polluted sites are the targeted places of use. The enzyme functioning at such temperatures is ideal and mirrors the conditions the enzyme will be working in. The researchers at the University of Texas have
developed a new and more environmentally safe way of recycling plastic. Currently, humans dispose of plastic in one of two ways. Plastic is thrown into landfills where it waits to get burned. Burning down these plastics can cost a ton of money and releases noxious gasses into the environment, causing another problem. The other way of disposing of plastic is by using the complicated and energy-intensive processes of glycolysis, pyrolysis, and/ or methanolysis. These processes would still take centuries to reduce plastic pollution levels. The newer enzymes are not only environmentally safe, but efficient as well. Researchers are looking to develop industrial use methods for the plastic-eating enzyme. This would put major pressure on the major industries. Major industries would now be able to recover and reuse plastics they develop at the molecular level.
mortgage rate having gone up 10.1% to
Vol.64 Issue 10 In a press release, CalHFA Executive Director Tiena Johnson Hall said, “Home equity has proven to be one of the strongest ways for
$849,080 since February, the average homebuyer is
faced with fewer options. The current market is forcing many Californians to move out of state where it is cheaper, as a result prices are going up in other states due to the influx of out of state California home buyers. In Orange County, the average home price has gone up to $1,305,000 making it the highest mortgage district in California.
families to build and pass on intergenerational wealth and CalHFA is committed to improving equitable access to homeownership for all Californians. The Forgivable Equity Builder Loan, which gives first-time homebuyers a head start with immediate equity in their homes, will help California families build and pass on that wealth with a secure, stable home loan." By making homeownership more accessible to Californians with this program, future generations can benefit from inheriting their families properties creating a generational wealth through homeownership.
If the industries played their part, the process of recycling would be sped up. The major industries would begin to reduce their plastic pollution footprint at a much greater scale. Researchers have only
figured out how to get the new enzyme to break down PET. The plastic eating enzyme may not work on other kinds of plastic. Regardless, being able to break down PET is still a major breakthrough as it begins to eliminate 12 percent of all global waste with new developments on the way. It is important to mention the research was funded by ExxonMobile. This is a company whose pollution footprint is bigger than most as it is an oil and gas corporation. While many see this move as a cover up for all the harm they have done to the environment, funding the research is still a great gesture. Though it may be for their own sake, the funding proved to be useful as researchers were able to develop a new method for recycling. If major industries and researchers can continue to work together, the plastic pollution on Earth would be no match for the human race.
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Top Three Trending Movies in Theaters Madeline Torres A&E Editor
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ay is here, a month of new movie releases waiting to be watched. Here’s a list of movies that are currently trending on the charts right now to make it easier. Number one on the chart on Rotten Tomatoes goes to the Marvel movie, “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.” The movie received 75% tomatoes and the overall audience score was 87%. The film was directed by Sam Raimi and was released on May. 6 in theaters. The movie's duration is 2 hours and 6 minutes long. Since the movie was just released it is not on any streaming sites but will most likely be released on Disney+ at some point in the future. The MCU movie adds more chaos and well…madness, to the multiverse. The film is described as complex and was recognized for the way it was filmed. “Multiverse of Madness is delightful, unhinged commercial art that is as complex as the multiverse itself. It’s thoughtful as it is stylish, as icy as it is effervescent.” One critic said after they watched the movie. However, not all critics felt the same about that comment. “The Multiverse of Madness is a disgrace to the idea that the MCU actually cares about building characters, a slap in the face to anyone who dared invest themselves in the idea of Wanda as anything more than a disposable commodity for all these years.”
Ideally, this would be great for any die-hard Marvel fans who would want to follow and keep up with any new Marvel movie releases in case of any spoilers for future releases. The intense and scary ambiance the movie brought has successfully grossed 450 million dollars, combined domestically and internationally. Following right behind “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness,” is “Everything Everywhere All At Once.” Rotten Tomatoes has placed the film below the Marvel film while other movie sites like Paste have given “Everything Everywhere All At Once,” a number one rating on their list. The film is another multi-dimensional movie with different trippy universes and crazy CGI effects. The film is directed by Dan Kwan and Daniel Scheinhart and is rated R and its running time is two hours and twelve minutes. The movie has a lot of fantasy and sci-fi elements, its crazy and entertaining moments make it appealing to the eye. Unlike the MCU film, it involves a relationship between a mother and their daughter and the differences they share. Michelle Yeoh who is the main character travels through several universes trying to reach her daughter to stop all the chaos and that is being done through every universe. “An all-encompassing, therapeutic Asian American film for us who build our identities around and seek to heal from cinema.” The film was released in April. 8 in theaters. It received
a 96% rating from Rotten Tomatoes and an eight-point eight out of ten rating from IMDb. Impressively, the film grossed 35 million dollars within the first six weeks. The overall madness between universes and the touching plotline will gain
who did a good job bringing Gotham City to life. This film is different from the two other multi-dimensional films but could arguably be most favored by some viewers. “Overlong but quite strong as an origin story that works on an emotional level
minutes but has a very interesting plotline to the movie which is very important that viewers pay close attention to the film to avoid missing any important parts. Batman, who is played by Robert Pattinson ventures into Gotham City trying to
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Movie theaters are slowly opening back up after a rough two years due to Covid-19. Covid-19 has been a huge set back for movie theaters many being closed for so many many months. New movie releases could be a positive comeback for many movie theaters now that they are open.
everyone’s attention from beginning to end. Behind “Everything Everywhere All At Once,” is “The Batman.” The film was released on Mar. 9 and is streaming on HBO Max. It received 85% rotten tomatoes and an eight out of ten rating from IMDb. The dark dramatic film was directed by Matt Reeves
by the end. The cast handles this material well, making it more of a detective yarn with hints of commentary about privilege by the end that could've been fleshed out more.” That might be the challenging part for some watching the movie, the time duration is two hours and 56
track down a mysterious killer who has been leaving deathly clues in the city. Of course, the judgment of these movies is up to the viewers but, all movies are available in theaters now.
This is my beautiful mom who always supports me no matter what. She helps push me to do my absolute best. I hope she knows just how special she is and I’m glad I can call her my mother. I’ll love her to the moon and back! :) -John Sayoc
Happy Mother’s Day to the most supportive loving mom I know. Lots of love from Sid , Noah , Celeste , and Jojo - Noah Segovia
Rosa Farfan. Te amo ama. Gracias por todo lo que me haz dado. - Yasmine Poot
Happy Mother's Day
I'm so grateful to have you in my life, you are the best mom in the world. I admire you for your resilience, courage and your unconditional love towards me. I love you and will love you forever <3-Beatriz Martinez
This is my mother Justine Alvarez. She has always been there for me all my life. She is not only my mother but she is my best friend. I love you mom!Molly McCormick
El Paisano wishes all moms a very Happy Mother's Day. We appreciate all you do for us and love you very much! happy mother’s day mom! thank you for being the best mom and i’m grateful for all that you do i love you-Madeline Torres
Happy Mother’s day mom. Thank you for putting up with me. I love you so much.-Lorenzo Arce
My siblings and I have the best Ama. Her positive attitude has gotten our family through heart break, love and loss. Dad would be happy to know that we have you to guide us.-Eva Rivera
Catherine Perdue is an incredible mother who has unconditional love for her daughter, Amber, and her son, Ryan. Raising her children as a single parent, Perdue didn't let that stop her from making sure her children were always taken care of. Her strength, warmth, and love are just a few things to make anyone feel lucky enough to call her Mom. -Ryan Leon
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Popular Playlists to Help You Study
Photo by Beatriz A. Martinez for El Paisano Media Music influences having a greater neural connection to help better learning as well as an improvement to understand concepts and retain information effectively. Listening to music can also serve to calm and clear the mind to reduce stress.
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hile for some being completely silent may be the most effective way to study, there are others who need music to help retain information. However, playing music with lyrics that are popular can be distracting. To help them study, it has to be a calm music that does not make them lose concentration of what they are reading. So, for those who need background music to study, here are the best Spotify and Apple Music playlists. 1.Concentration Maximum. This playlist has over 260,000 likes and is a public playlist made by Spotify. This playlist features neoclassical piano, background piano, and traditional jazz music that will keep your brain focused on what you read. 2. Chill Lofi Study Beats created by Spotify. This playlist on Spotify has more than 400 songs and more than 900,000 likes. It is on the top playlist for its perfect study beats, twenty-four seven that helps you improve your performance and elevate your mood. 3. Study Vibe by Music for Dreams on Spotify. The playlist includes piano and jazz music. In fact, piano music has been shown to boost your memory and help calm
your anxiety. Which is perfect to calm the stress and overwhelm caused by the final weeks of the semester. 4. All-Nighter created by Spotify. These songs include electronic and deep rhythms, which can produce various positive effects and stimulate brain activity. Music also gives the listener a serene feeling to relax and focus on their work. 5. Home-School-Strumentals created by Apple Music. The playlist features lo-fi, hip-hop, and electronic beats from KAYTRANADA, Pueblo Vista, Jeremy Talon, and more. This playlist will increase brain activity, that way you will retain information more easily. 6. Classical Concentration. The playlist for classical music lovers, features 50 songs of mainly classical piano music with artists such as Alessandro Piccinini, James Heather, and Alexis Ffrench. Classical music is beneficial for the brain and enhances learning and concentration. So, get ready to enjoy three hours of music that will increase your performance. 7. Living in the Library. These songs feature a mix of bass music, chillwave, downtempo, and more. This playlist is completely the same as the previous ones since it does not include classical or piano music. It will also give you the necessary energy boost to continue studying and working
on your assignments. 8. Astral Escape. With a wide variety of 162 songs to choose from, this playlist is for those who enjoy listening to indie music. With this playlist you will be motivated, and studying will not be as boring as it seems. 9.Concentration. The playlist features from medieval to modern music. These songs are perfect for you because it will facilitate your learning and concentration. 10.Spanish Studying Mood. This mix of Latin songs will make you want to study more and more. With this variety of songs, time will pass quickly and studying will be more pleasant. However, if you are one of those who easily lose concentration, this playlist is not for you since it includes lyrics. Now you are ready to study with the best attitude for the dreaded finals week and you can finish the semester in the best way. To finish the semester succesfully, use all your resources, review your notes, take control of your calendar, but most importan thing is that you understand what you are studying because reading is not synonymous with studying. Remember that you have to buy a subscription if you don't have one yet to be able to enjoy the playlists on Spotify or Apple Music. Also, Spotify work on Android and Apple devices.
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Wednesday May 11, 2022
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness Review Ryan L eon Digital Editor-in-Chief
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ix years after “Doctor Strange” hit theaters, its sequel, “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness”, is now playing. While Marvel Studios has been on a roll producing high quality films to enjoy, this latest entry in the MCU feels like a bump in the road. Directed by Sam Raimi, the film is filled with many horror movie elements that Raimi is known for. These elements are some of the few things I actually liked about the film. Although horror isn’t something one would necessarily connect to a Marvel movie, it makes sense here. There are some pretty graphic and violent moments that I feel only Raimi can pull off. And as gruesome as these moments are, they really stuck out to me. Simply because of the fact that they made the stakes feel higher than most in any other Marvel movie. Benedict Cumberbatch reprises his role as Doctor Stephen Strange, and Elizabeth Olsen makes her return as Wanda Maximoff. Coming off the events that transpired in Westview during “WandaVision”, however, Maximoff has embraced her new title as the Scarlet Witch. This new identity has taken Wanda down a dark path. One that is understandable, yet ridiculous. Without going too in depth, I found Wanda’s motive for becoming a villain silly to say the least. Seeing her argue that she is not a bad person, only to cause harm and chaos seconds later was hard to make sense of. This issue left a sour taste in my mouth throughout every scene focused on Wanda because her trail of destruction is never justified. The violence is highly entertaining to witness, but from a storytelling perspective, it just falls flat. Olsen is wonderful as Wanda, but she can only carry her so far, no thanks to issues with the script. Another issue I have with the film is its runtime. Two hours is normally a pretty decent length in cinema. With this film however, it feels too short. There is a big focus on the multiverse in the movie, but the audience is only given mere glimpses of it. Moreover, there is less than a handful actually shown throughout the film’s entirety. I think the movie would have benefitted greatly if it had been just half an hour longer. For one, there would have been more time for important character development. Also, a longer runtime would have allowed for the depiction of even more universes. The film’s runtime also causes issues with its intro-
Jack Harlow Drops New Hip Hop Album M atthew Medina Online Sports Editor
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Courtesy of Disney Donwload Premissions Released in theaters May 6, 2022, "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness" finds Stephen Strange fighting his biggest battle yet. The fate of the entire multiverse rests on his shoulders. duction of new characters. The decision to include them is a welcome one because it was genuinely surprising to see. However, it felt as though there was only five minutes of screentime shared between these new additions to the story. Sadly, this took away from the significance of the moment. It seemed like simple fan service instead of having any actual meaning to the film’s narrative. These characters should’ve had more time to shine before being swept under the rug moments after their initial appearance. As for the visuals, they can be pretty mind-blowing at times. Even though it’s obvious that most of, if not the entirety of the film, is made up of computer-generated imagery, it never ceases to amaze. Ripples of time and space between universes is crazy to see, and one scene in particular that has a focus on music steals the show. For lovers of building destruction, it’s all here. Additionally,
for fans of practical effects like myself, there is one act in the film that takes full advantage of this. It is practically the best visual part of the movie. One of the film’s strengths is its music. That comes as no surprise whenever music composer Danny Elfman joins a project. From calm scenes filled with exposition, to bombastic action sequences, Elfman’s score is literal music to the ears. One last flaw I have with the film is the addition newcomer America Chavez played by Xochitl Gomez. Frankly, the film failed to make me like her. Despite one expositional scene detailing Chavez’s backstory, I never found myself caring for her. It’s the clichéd character who doesn’t know how to control their powers before magically being able to during the final battle. I just feel like there wasn’t enough time for me to get attached to Chavez, which is another reason why the movie should have been longer.
That’s disappointing because of how important her character is to the story. Without her, the entire story falls apart. I had hoped that more time and care would have been applied to such a key character. When it comes to the MCU, there are no shortcomings of amazing adaptations with some of the greatest superheroes ever created. Being swept up into a world of fantasy and adventure is one of the best strengths the MCU has to offer. “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” ultimately fails to live up to that standard. Raimi and company have created a film that is still entertaining, but far from the likes of a few of the most recent additions to the MCU. If the multiverse is real, then maybe there is a universe with a good version of this movie. Unfortunately, the one we’re living in is not it.
ack Harlow’s new album “Come Home The Kids Miss You” offers new sound for the young artist Jack Harlow released his second studio album “Come Home The Kids Miss You” on Friday night after going viral for his second single off the album “First Class.” While original fans of his were hoping to see his old sound come back, Harlow showed off his new sound for this record. The 15 song tracklist includes features from Pharrell Williams, Drake, Justin Timberlake, and Lil Wayne. Did it live up to the hype? After listening to the album multiple times, I think it is a great addition to the discography of Jack Harlow and his growth is noticeable as a rapper. What is the best song? There are plenty of songs to choose from for the best song in this album and honestly, I don’t have a clue which one is the best overall. The best song lyrically has to be “Churchill Downs” (feat. Drake) or the final song on the album, “State Fair.” The songs that have the radio hit single vibe are “First Class” (which is already popular) and “Dua Lipa.” The best song overall though? There is no clear answer, however I did get hyped listening to “I’d Do Anything To Make You Smile.” The beat change in the beginning of the song caught me off guard and I loved it. Biggest Skip? There isn’t a bad song on this album but, there are a few songs that don’t meet the same vibe as other songs on the album. “Movie Star” (feat. Pharrell Williams) just feels out of place to the rest. Harlow even hyped up this song by teasing the collaboration before the album dropped. “Movie Star” did not live up to the hype. Overall review of “Come Home The Kids Miss You” The whole album has a nice flow and the production is really smooth. The production is probably my favorite thing about this album. The instrumentals are so crisp and the vocals and mixing are superb. Everything about this album sounds and looks expensive and it is a huge step forward from his past releases. From lyrical songs to upbeat, club music, this album has ev-
6 erything for a Jack Harlow fan. There are a few drawbacks that this album has which includes lyrics and overall vibe of the tracklist. Talking to a few “OG” fans of his music, they hoped for a little more laid back, looser Jack Harlow from “Confetti” and “Loose.”
www.elpaisanoonline.com His newest release seems more mainstream and very similar to sounding like Drake. Others suggest that he should’ve added more personal lyrics to some of his songs. Tracks like “Young Harleezy” and “Side Piece” are some of the songs they mentioned for
example. Fans were hoping for a few more lyrical moments for the Kentucky-born superstar. Overall I’d give this album an A but there is still room for improvement. It is definitely an album you can put on repeat in your car and have fun listening to.
The Effects of Overturning Roe v. Wade
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In 1973, Roe v Wade was a pivotal decision made by the U.S. Supreme Court in which the Court ruled that the Constitution of the United States protects a pregnant woman's liberty to choose to have an abortion without excessive government restriction; a step forward in creating more rights for women and their bodies.
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n Jan. 1973, Roe v. Wade was ruled after Jane Roe, a pseudonym given to a single pregnant mother, confronted the state of Texas with a civil lawsuit. The reasoning for the civil lawsuit was that Texas’ abortion ban was unconstitutional towards Roe’s Ninth and Fourteenth Amendment rights. The Ninth Amendment gives women the right to an abortion and the right to privacy. While the Fourteenth Amendment limits the state’s interference in a pregnancy depending on the trimester, which is around the third trimester, where the “state may regulate abortions or prohibit them entirely” unless a women’s health or life is at risk, according to Oyez. The federal district court agreed that Roe was protected
under the Ninth and Fourteenth Amendments and did, in fact, protect a women’s right to privacy and the choice to have an abortion. Through the years, more cases were presented to the Supreme Court including, Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pennsylvania v. Casey, and Gonzales v. Carhart that added on regulations towards the process of abortion. Flashforward to May 2022, a copy of a Supreme Court draft opinion was leaked by Politico, a political newspaper. The report indicates that Roe v. Wade, including Planned Parenthood v. Casey, could be overturned. If Roe v. Wade is overturned, abortion will be federally illegal, meaning that more than half of the Country will be affected by this. So far, “26 states are expected to impose new limits on abortion,” reported CNBC. With the many restrictions
on abortion making it difficult to access the procedures, overturning Roe v. Wade is more probable to harm people of color communities. According to Planned Parenthood, “28% of Black, 25% Hispanic, and 6% AAPI [Asian American Pacific Islander]” will undergo an abortion. Many women who live in poverty, more so people of color, can’t afford to pay for an abortion, and federal-funded insurance like Medicaid, may not cover the cost of an abortion due to the Hyde Amendment. While in Calif., Gavin Newsom signed the Abortion Accessibility Act stating, “With this legislation, we’ll help ensure equitable, affordable access to abortion services so that out-of-pocket costs don’t stand in the way of receiving care,” although, other states will be affected by the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
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Wednesday May 11, 2022
Lakers are Poised for a New Direction
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t last, the Frank Vogel era has come to an end this past season when the Los Angeles Lakers were not playoff material with a record of 33-49 and an 11th place finish in the western conference. As a result, the purple and gold didn’t play well together due a poorly 3-13 division and a 18-34 conference record. For example, the Lake Show had 32 different starting lineups than wins and the majority of those lineups were caused by poor
play, lack of communication, and injuries that defeated the team on and off the court. However, Vogel coached the Lakers from 2019-2022 and right from the start in his first season with a 52 -19 record due to winning the 2020 NBA championship with the help from Lebron James and company. Since then, The NBA’s most decorated and respected franchises has gone downhill and spiraled when the Lakers lost some key valuable players in the 2020/2021 offseason like veteran point guard Rajon Rondo who was vital in the playoffs,
The NBA Second Round John Edeson Sayoc Reporter
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iami V Philadelphia At first, it looked like the Miami Heat were primed to beat the Philadelphia 76ers with ease. The first two games were won by Miami. This comes even with their starting point guard Kyle Lowry and star small forward Jimmy Butler injured for the first two games. With those injuries, 76ers star center was also not able to travel down to Miami to play as well. But once the series came back to Philadelphia, Joel Embiid was cleared to play. There was a shift in Game 3 that resulted in a blowout even with Heat’s starters coming back. That pattern would continue with another win by Philadelphia. In Game 4, star point guard James Harden would have an amazing performance with 31 points and 6 three-pointers made. The question remains: Can the 76ers continue to win? Phoenix V Dallas This series so far has the same outcome as the Miami and Philadelphia series. As both series are the first seed going against the fourth seed and both series are at two games apiece. The first two games were won by Phoenix in convincing fashion. After those first two games in Phoenix, the next two would be played in Dallas. And in Dallas, superstar point guard Luka Doncic would continue his good play and on top of that his teammates stepped up. His teammates started to find success from 3-point range. On top of that, the Mavericks’ defense was smothering the Suns’ ability to find success on offense. This would become apparent as Suns star point guard Chris Paul has disappeared these last two games. What is Phoenix’s adjustment to the Maverick’s success? Boston V Milwaukee
The Milwaukee Bucks were the 2021 NBA champions and have the chance to win it again this year. But the Boston Celtics have championship aspirations of their own. While the Bucks have the series with 2-1, the series projects to be a back and forth 7 game series that can result with any team winning. The Bucks are to be without their second star small forward Khris Middleton for the whole series. This injury has allowed the Bucks to run a 3 big starting lineup that forces the Celtics players to shoot more 3-pointers. The Celtics this season have been a streaky team from 3-point range. On top of the Bucks’ excellent interior defense, superstar power forward Giannis Antetkounmpo has been dominant in this series. But overall, it’s anybody’s guess to who wins this series. Golden State V Memphis This series has probably been the most entertaining series to watch. Other than Game 3, the first two games were incredibly competitive. First, Game 1 was won by the Golden State Warriors with a score of 117-116. This is even with star power forward Draymond Green being ejected in the second quarter. Game 2 was won by the Memphis Grizzlies even with their best perimeter defender forward Dillion Brooks being ejected. On top of Brooks’ ejection, he was suspended for Game 3 which might have played a role in the Grizzlies being blown out. Warriors guard Jordan Poole has continued his success in the playoffs with 26 ppg and superstar point guard Steph Curry adds 27 ppg. What could star point guard Ja Morant and Grizzlies do to slow down the Warriors' offense in order to win the series? It is yet to be seen. Closing Statement Overall, the second round has been close and it really is anybody’s guess to what the outcome is.
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LA Lakers trying to take back its franchise and get their competitive edge back in the NBA.
also veteran center Dwight Howard who was an important role/bench player and would eventually come back in the 2022 season. Lastly, beloved Lakers veteran Alex Caruso who started his career with LA and moved up to the NBA and has flourished into an elite point and shooting guard. This Lakers coaching transition stems back to when former Lakers president and beloved player Magic Johnson brought LeBron James to the Lakers in July 2018. After that, everything changed when LeBron took control of the franchise and put players around
him that he felt comfortable to play with on the court and it was worth it because it brought the City of Angels another NBA title in 2020. Fast forward to today, the Lakers are still and always will be a prestigious top five franchise not just in the NBA but in America according to Forbes. Above all, this organization typically is always in the postseason but not this season as they are trying to regroup and restructure the franchise with a new head coach to take the reins. Therefore, the Lakers front office and ownership do not want to hire a coach again in
Miami Grand Prix Fernando Ramos Reporter
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n Sunday May 2022, Miami hosted their first ever Formula 1 Grand Prix in what will be a memorable Mothers Day Weekend for some in Miami. Reigning World Champion Max Verstappen and the entire Red Bull crew were strong favorites going into this Grand Prix. Red Bull racing with Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez will always be a contender in any race they compete in; however, Red Bull had their work cut out for them today with Ferrari and Mercedes putting in a great showing as well. Going into the first turn of the race, Ferrari had the upper hand with both Charles Lecrer and Carlos Sainz leading the race. With Max Verstappen right behind them. Throughout lap one, Red Bull Racing and Ferrari were tossing up for fourth place with Lecrer leading the race, Verstappen in second, Sainz in
third and Perez shortly behind them in fourth. Lap one was just a preview of what was to come in the battle for first place. Former world champion Lewis Hamilton did not have the start that he and Mercedes racing would have liked to have had. Going into the first turn of the race, Hamilton was in sixth place when he was hit from behind by Alpine driver Fernando Alonso, which slowed Hamilton down. Max Verstappen would eventually find his way into first place during lap 9. Vertasppen would find the inside of Charles Lecrer There was a collision in lap 41 which saw Landon Norris with McLaren racing spin out after colliding with AlphaTauri driver Pierre Gasly. Gasly had originally driven out wide which led to Norris running into Gasly. This collision caused Norris’ wheel to pop completely off. There were no further collisions, however the safety car
the near future so they hired former 11 time NBA champion Lakers head coach Phil Jackson as an advisor in the head coaching search. In addition, according to ESPN NBA Insider Mark Stein, here are the potential head coach candidates that the Lakers are pursuing and planning to interview in the future, like current ESPN NBA analyst and former Golden State Warriors head coach Mark Jackson. As well as, current Toronto Raptors head and assistant coaches Adrian Griffin and Nick Nurse, current Utah Jazz head coach Quin Snyder, current Milwaukee Bucks assistant coach Darwin Ham , former Portland Trail Blazers head coach Terry Stotts,and many other coaches with experience. So, time will tell in this town of Hollywood what picture will unfold with a new coach of the Los Angeles Lakers. Also, the Lakers brass will do whatever it takes to get to the promised land of being title contenders once again, stay tuned!
would have to come in to slow down the race. Lap 52 saw a huge fight between Sergio Perez and Carlos Sainz for third place. Carlos Sainz had been in third place for the majority of the race however Perez would start to creep up on the Ferrari driver Sainz. In lap 52, Perez had gathered up enough momentum to go in for an attack on Sainz and try to push Sainz out of third place. However, Sainz awareness manages to shrug off Sergio Perez and gain further distance on Red Full for third place. Although Max Verstappen started third on the grid in Miami, he will ultimately end up winning first place once again. Charles Lecrer finished the race in second, and rounding up the podium was another Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz. Verstappen finished the race with a time of 1:34:24:258, which was 3.786 seconds faster than second place Charles Lecrer. The first ever Grand Prix in Miami was a race to remember, as Red Bull Racing and Ferrari Racing stole the show once again.
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Race winner Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing celebrates on the podium during the F1 Grand Prix of Miami at the Miami International Autodrome on May 08, 2022 in Miami, Florida
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