El Paisano Newspaper Vol. 63 Issue 2

Serving The Rio Hondo Community

Wednesday September 29,2021

Vol.63 Issue 2

Rio Hondo College Will Begin Promoting CalFresh to Students JeFFrey Barragan Reporter

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io Hondo College recently announced it will receive a $432,726 grant from the Calfresh program beginning on Oct. 1, 2021 until Sept. 30, 2024. Calfresh is part of a federal program that assists low-income individuals and households purchase food and groceries. The school will use the grant to advocate the Calfresh program to students and to assist them with the application process.

Calfresh is a nutritional program in California.

It is part of the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Food Stamps is the most common name for the SNAP program. Food Stamps is also the former name of the program.

Students who are approved for Calfresh ben-

efits will get an EBT card that they can use to purchase groceries and food wherever EBT is accepted.

More places take EBT cards than before including Amazon, Walmart, Superior Grocers, and Food 4 Less.

Most fast food restaurants also accept EBT payments.

Rio Hondo College won't be giving financial assistance directly to students. It will instead use the funds received from Calfresh to “pay for outreach methods involving social media, classroom presentations, space at the RíoSource Room (food pantry), campus events and grocery giveaways to show students how they can partake in the program,” announced Rio Hondo College in a press release about the grant on Sept. 9.

Graphic by Jasmine Soria for El Paisano Media

Cartoon design of Rio Hondo hosting a food distribution, co-hosted by CalFresh, Snap, and EBT.

Students still have to apply to Calfresh on their own, but Rio Hondo College will be using the funds to promote the Calfresh program to students. According to Rio Hondo College, "By being able to reduce barriers to basic food needs, students who are disproportionately impacted will have a higher likelihood of staying enrolled and will therefore be able to meet their educational goals and ultimately, obtain a college degree or transfer.”

Part of Rio Hondo College's role is to help students overcome those barriers by encouraging students who are eligible

to apply for Calfresh benefits.

As of now undocumented immigrants including DACA students aren’t eligibe for the Calfresh nutritional program.

But there are a few expectations. As long as one member of a household is documented, has a green card, refugee status, or any other qualifying factor, a household can still be eligible for Calfresh benefits.

Multiple household members are eligible to receive Calfresh benefits.

For one person the minimum benefit awarded is $234 a month. For two people the benefit award increases to a minimum of

$240 a month. The amount of assistance a household can receive increases with each additional household member. In addition, benefit amounts have increased since the COVID-19 pandemic, according to getcalfresh.com the official application website for Calfresh. Those who apply will receive more assistance than they would have before the pandemic.

Calfresh applications are for 12 months, but on certain occasions they can be for up to 24 months.

Applications are open year long. In comparison, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application closes every Continue on pg.2

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Continued from pg.1 June.Calfresh offers low-income Rio Hondo College students and households assistance with purchasing nutritious food. In addition, the program is offering even more assistance during the ongoing pandemic. Rio Hondo College will begin to promote Calfresh in October. In the meantime, applications for Calfresh are always open to students and non-students.

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Superior Grocery store, on Friday.

California has Lowest COVID-19 Case Rate John rodriguez Photo Editor

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t has been almost two years since the start of COVID 19, and yet it won't be gone anytime soon. However, California, one of the country's most populated states, officially has

last week. About 8,849 new cases were reported, which was down 33% from the previous weeks. There would only be 1,555 new cases five days later since the announcement of California having the state's lowest COVID 19 numbers.

all hospitalized throughout California. New data shows that 6,000 patients were positive with COVID 19 based on CA.gov.

Los Angeles County has continued to report improvement in cases as well as hospitalizawwtions. California was averaging

Graphic by John Rodriguez for El Paisano Media Since the beginning of September, the number of new COVID-19 cases have been decreasing in California. the lowest COVID-19 cases in the US. The CDC has provided information about the latest data on the state's COVID-19 numbers on Monday, September 20th.

According to the CDC, California's new case rate per 100,000 people is less than states near California, such as Arizona, Nevada, and Oregon. California’s seven-day rate was 95.3% per 100,000 people. Connecticut was the next closest state, with a case rate of 126.5. Comparing the rates of cases over the same time frame, Texas had a rate of 385.1. Florida had a rate of 287.2, Arizona with a rate of 250.1, Oregon with a rate of 234.7 and Nevada the state closest to California with a rate of 202.5.California's new cases per day have dropped over the

There are four tiers that the CDC categorizes the state's COVID 19 levels throughout the country. The worst/highest tier is red, followed by orange,

more than 3,400 infection cases, according to the Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles County has averaged about 2,200 new cases a day within the past week.

which is a substantial tier. The following moderate tier would be the yellow tier, followed by the blue tier, the lowest tier.

Looking at the country based on tiers, California is the only state to be on the orange tier.

Meanwhile, the other states in the country are all in the red tier.

Los Angeles Public Health Director Baraba Ferrer has stated, "We can't afford to be comeplacement with an average of 2,000 new cases and dozens of deaths each day."

The number of cases is not the only number to decrease; the number of COVID 19 hospitalizations has also dropped in the state. According to the Los Angeles Times, more than 8,300 patients with COVID 19 were

According to the Los Angeles Times, 66.4% have received at least the first dose. Only 59.7% of California are fully vaccinated; the state still encourages its citizens to get vaccinated.

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Live Services: The New Face of the Games Industry Brandon Ramirez Opinion Co-Editor

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ithin the last decade, the face of the games industry has changed and shifted in a multitude of ways. The current state of the industry is inundated with forms of interaction, monetization, and play that were either entirely unavailable a decade ago, or at least not as widely used. A big shift games have taken is the move to the live service format. Live service games are games that are routinely updated and changed, basically.

More often than not they’re multiplayer games. Some of the more early examples of these games are massively multiplayer online role playing games (MMORPGs) like World of Warcraft. In recent years the presence of live service games has increased. Popular games like Fortnite and Apex Legends were created intended to be live services, with series like Call of Duty also adopting the format.

The shift has a variety of effects on player bases. A benefit to live services is the way that games constantly evolve.

This not only entails keeping games interesting, but allows for developers to react to player feedback. As part of this

interaction, a growing number of communities form around these games on websites like Reddit or other forum sites.

This also helps sustain a game's lifespan, making it easier for players to actually play the game. For the companies that create these games there are clear benefits. The live service model allows for the continued monetization similar to mobile games. With every update to a game, opportunities to add new items for loot boxes.

Games also employ a system similar to the subscription system seen on older games, or premium subscription services offered by YouTube or Hulu.

The battle pass system usually gives players access to specific

In-game photo by Brandon Ramirez via Red Dead Online

Red Dead Online is the open-world online multiplayer aspect of Rockstar's Red Dead Redemption 2. The game offers a large, greatly detailed map that offers much less to do than Rockstar's most popular game Grand Theft Auto Online. This is a characteristic of the live service model, whichever game proves most popular is prioritized.

Photo Courtesy of Respawn Entertainment

Apex Legends implements a "seasons" system, where each season brings big updates that can impact the metagame. This constantly evolving format also brings special events like season eight's War Games event.

items for a set price while also allowing companies to encourage purchasing.

An aspect of the move to live services is the debate between physical and digital ownership. While not entirely as a result of live services, games have become widely available digitally. Physical discs are not really necessary anymore. The proliferation of digital copies of games makes the ownership of a game copy more difficult to define. The three primary factors in games ownership are the player, the platform, and the

developer. This triad of ownership also affects live services.

While players pay for items and games, the developers can decide when to pull support from a game, while the platform could move on to a new version or halt support all together.

Regardless of the challenge of ownership, live services will definitely be a part of the future of the games industry.

The Large Hole over the South Pole in Earth's Ozone Jonathon Carmona

Science & Tech Editor

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here is a hole in Earth’s Ozone layer, larger than Antarctica, over the South Pole and it is not getting smaller.

During the Southern hemisphere’s Springtime, which is from Aug. - Oct., the ozone depletion forms a hole over the South Pole. This hole grows to its largest size from mid-Sept.

- mid-Oct. and this year’s hole is 75 percent bigger than the previous years’ starting from 1979.

The European Union’s Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service scientists have been observing Earth’s atmosphere by utilizing computer modeling and satellite observations.

"Now our forecasts show that this year’s hole has evolved into a rather larger than usual one“, said in a statement by Vincent-Henri Peuch, Copernicus director.

Ozone depletion can be contributed to chemicals like chlorine and gases in aerosol spray cans (halons) being released into the atmosphere.

Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and halons reaching the atmosphere causes chemical reactions that will result in ozone molecules breaking down, allowing for ultraviolet

Graphic by Jonathon Carmona for El Paisano Media

The ozone layer sits 9 to 22 miles above our Earth and protects us all from ultraviolet rays coming from the Sun. Without it, we are toast, literally.

radiation to spear through with no defense.

First signed in 1987, the Montreal Protocol regulated CFCs and halons in hopes to reverse their effects and start to heal our ozone. By regulating the production and consumption of CFCs and halons, our ozone can begin to slowly recover.

Copernicus says the ozone layer would still not fully recover until the 2060s or 2070s. Some of the harmful chemicals can

be stuck in the stratosphere for decades making the recovery process a slow grind.

If CFCs and other ozone-depleting chemicals had not been regulated, global climate change would have a much greater effect.

According to a study published by Nature journal, the Earth would have been on course for an additional 2.5 degrees Celsius rise in global temperatures and a full collapse of the ozone layer. Elon

Musk would have had to start thinking about Mars a lot sooner.

Discovering how harmful humans can be towards our Earth has been key to keeping our planet healthy. The Montreal Protocol is a great example of coming together as a species to reduce our effect in hurting the planet.

When companies or the rich population take the initiative to reduce their carbon footprint, such as how Elon Musk

got cryptocurrencies to begin reducing their carbon footprint, as well it becomes a greater scale of help, but it starts with ourselves.

Each of us plays a role and can contribute to saving Earth instead of harming it by doing simple things such as recycling, using non-harmful chemicals, and watching what we throw in the ocean.

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Kena: Bridge of Spirits Review Ryan Leon

Opinion Co-Editor

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hen I started my first playthrough of Kena: Bridge of Spirits, I knew I was in for a treat from the moment the opening scene ended. What I didn’t know however, was just how special the entire experience would turn out to be; one that is shortlived for sure, but oh so worth it regardless of time spent playing.

Kena: Bridge of Spirits is a new action/adventure video game developed by a studio called Ember Lab. It is available now for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC (personal computer).

You play as Kena, a young female lead who is referred to as a spirit guide. One of the things that drew me in mere minutes into the story is the sense of mystery the game presents to you. Who is this character? Why does she have these powers? Where on earth is this taking place? These are questions that beg to be answered, which naturally, makes you want to keep playing.

As you would expect, not everything is presented to you right away. In the opening hours of the game, you’re introduced with a small area to explore.

This is to get the player used to the environment and the way the game plays. The game does a good job at explaining its systems and controls too. Not once during my playthrough did I feel like the controls were difficult or awkward. Everything feels natural and flows together nicely.

That has to do with Ember Lab’s decision to borrow similar controls from other games.

There’s the typical hold L2 to aim and press R2 to shoot.

As well as the common but welcomed dodge button. It can

In-game capture by Ryan Leon for El Paisano Media

Protagonist Kena meditates in the forest as she prepares for her next fight with evil spirits. Meditating is crucial to improving Kena's health.

be argued that this presents a lack of originality for not bringing something fresh to the table. However, I feel like these kinds of controls just work best for certain video games. After all, there’s no point in fixing what isn’t broken.

Visually, the game is stunning. No matter where you look, there is always something that will please the eye. From the lush forests to the snowy tops of a mountain, there is no shortage of beauty in the world.

Cutscenes are almost Pixar-like, and characters are wonderfully animated.

That being said, Kena: Bridge of Spirits isn’t the most impressive visual experience; far from it. Transitions between gameplay and cutscenes aren’t as smooth as other games out there. Also, I noticed the frame rate in certain sections would dip, and that felt a little jarring to say the least.

I have to say the game’s sound design is really good; especially when wearing a headset. Everything from the Rot’s cute dialogue to the sound of Kena’s unique abilities fill the speakers and make the world feel more alive.

Additionally, the music that plays throughout the entire game is wonderful.

There are happy notes that give off a Disney vibe as you move through clear areas.

While in enemy territory, dark, more somber tunes play out.

As things in the story start to escalate, grander, more epic melodies can be heard that add so much more to an already pleasant experience.

The thing I found to be the most interesting about the game is the companion system. Early on, Kena runs into a mysterious little creature that might be the cutest thing I’ve ever seen in a video game.

Not much is known about this creature other than the fact that it is called Rot. Throughout the game, Kena runs into many more of these adorable creatures and you begin to understand why they are so important.

The Rot help with everything gameplay wise and they are honestly the best part of Kena: Bridge of Spirits.

They are primarily used during the many combat sections in the game and make taking down enemies both fun and exhilarating. Combat is simple yet satisfying. Kena’s primary weapon is her staff, which does more than just hit enemies.

Like most action/adventure games, there is a skill tree, and it comes with new abilities that strengthen the character. Oh, and the Rot? Yeah, they have upgradeable abilities of their own as well.

Besides combat, the

Rot also help with other things throughout the game.

Whether you’re trying to snag collectables or solve puzzles, the Rot will make it a joy to get through.

Kena: Bridge of Spirits is also surprisingly challenging.

Even on the normal difficulty setting, I found myself having a hard time getting through certain sections. That has a lot to do with the variety of enemies in the game. There are the basic grunt enemies that are quite easy to take down to start. Then, as the world opens up, stronger and deadlier enemies begin to appear that cause the player to think more critically about how to defeat them.

During specific moments, I felt like the challenges in the game were more punishing than they needed to be. That isn’t to say that challenge isn’t a good thing. Challenges in video games are always welcome.

However, too much challenge can be a bad thing when it begins to detract from the experience.

In terms of story, I liked how the game allowed me to try to piece things together before revealing key points.

It feels very rewarding when you’re finally able to unravel the mystery and understand the significance of Kena’s journey.

Likewise, the great acting throughout makes you care more for each character and makes the events that unfold more meaningful.

Kena: Bridge of Spirits is an exciting, heartfelt, and emotional experience that anyone who likes video games will thoroughly enjoy.

It is a wonderful game with beautiful world design, amazing music, great characters, and a satisfying conclusion that makes this is a fantastic adventure worth playing.

In-game capture by Ryan Leon for El Paisano Media The adorable Rot wait for Kena on rocks until she is ready to take them to her next destination. The Rot follow Kena around everywhere she goes; ready to help her defeat evil spirits that are a threat to their lives and the beautiful world they live in.

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Wednesday September 29,2021

EDITORIAL Social Media Is A Nightmare Jasmine Soria

Editor-In-Chief

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ocial Media has been around for about only 24 years, the first platform was called Six Degree and was common in the late 1900’s.

Since then hundreds of other websites and platforms have been created including Snapchat,Instagram, andTwitter.

While they have done much good to the world, they have brought just as much terror.

Social media apps on different mobile devices set an age limit to who can purchase the app, for Snapchat and Instagram it is 12 years and up, while Twitter has it set at 17 years and older. In reality these are just filler numbers, children, adolescents and teenagers find social media extremely easy to access even from a young age.

According to CNN, “the average age for a person to open their first social media account is at the age of 12, and 23% by the ages of 8-12”. These are children who are vulnerable and have no prudence while being online.

The internet, social media, websites and anything that has to do with media has a presence of not only developing teenagers, but also a significant number of adults. When it comes to social media, content creators, models, or influencers who are active are not children.

Although a handful of their viewers and supporters are children. It may seem that there is nothing wrong with that, but there is a much bigger issue, not with what is being posted, but with how it is being absorbed.

Social media has taken over the lives of teenagers, they want to be exactly what they see, they are willing to change their bodies and personalities to fit the “stereotype”. If they are not able to, then depression, low self esteem and even identity loss. Are they to blame?

No, but it is a series of cause and effects, one of the causes being that their brains are not fully developed, and are like sponges because social media is still a new concept, there are many generations that are alive that didn't have the internet.

In a way the world is still trying to adapt, but we are doing it the wrong way. Social media is powerful and it can be put to great use for everyone, but for children there should be a higher age limit. While at the moment this is a personal decision for parents, shouldn’t the companies take responsibility as well? Yes. These multi-million dollar companies are damaging childred, continuing to make a profit off of it.The acces they are allowing minors to have needs to be reconsidered.

Graphic by Marina Guttierez for El Paisano Media

Embracing all missing people regardless of race is at the utmost importance. The value of life should not be defined by race.

Gabby Petito Goes Viral While Minority Men and Women Fall Astray Marina Gutierrez Reporter

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hy does race make one person’s life more important than another? The missing person’s case of a white woman named Gabby Petito has been all over the news and social media, as of recently. People everywhere became emotionally invested in finding Petito. When the news spread that her deceased body had been found, the nation grieved.

In the year 2020, according to the Statista Research Department, 202,889 people of color went missing. Chances are you have barely heard of them, if at all.

For example, the missing person’s case of Arizona Geologist Daniel Robinson, was receiving little to no coverage. It was not until the craze from Petito’s case, that people started questioning why. The answer is simple. Robinson is a young black man, while Petito is a young white woman.

Robinson was last seen near a job site in the Arizona desert on the morning of June 23. A month later his car was found with his clothes, phone, keys, and wallet inside. Still no sign of Robinson though.

“You wish you lived in a world where everything was equal, but it’s really not equal,” Robinson’s father, David Robinson, told CNN. He wishes his son’s case will receive the same

attention as Petito, and maybe then he will be found.

Nine months ago, a Filipino mother of three, Maya Millete, went missing from her Chula Vista home. Her husband has been named a person of interest. Similar to Robinson, Millete’s story is not getting the attention it deserves. “It just brought back the pain. We just wish we had the same urgency as Gabby,” Maricris Drouaillet, Millete’s sister, told ABC7.

Drouaillet and her family are now forced to ask the question, why is Petito’s life more worthy of society’s interest than Millete’s life?

In no way am I trying to belittle the importance of Petito’s life. However, I am demanding equal coverage. Every

missing person’s case should be heard, regardless of their ethnicity. Similar to the rest of America, Petito too tugged at my heart strings. The difference is, Petito’s story makes me sad.

Robinson and Millete’s story makes me angry.

For too long has the value of one’s life been determined by the color of their skin. An individual’s skin tone symbolizes their culture and beliefs.

This should be celebrated, not looked down upon. Will society ever be able to accept our differences, or are we doomed to an eternal life of discrimination?

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"ONE PLAY"

RHC Defeats LAHC 3-1 Molly McCormick Sports Co-Editor

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t was a close third period.

As the volleyball is about to be served, I hear in the distance from Coach Esko yell, “ONE PLAY!” On Wednesday, September 22nd, Rio Hondo Women’s Volleyball team played Los Angeles Harbor College. Rio Hondo ended up defeating Los Angeles Harbor 3-1 in a fantastic game. Their defense was very strong and dominant on the court. They didn’t give up, even when they fell behind in the second period. They just kept moving forward and continued to strive towards their victory.

I had the privilege to speak with head coach Teddi Esko.

Esko has been coaching for nineteen years here at Rio Hondo. She even explained to me that “ONE PLAY" is a concept to keep our focus on one play at a time, one rally at a time, one point at a time. Not focused on the big picture but handling the ball, doing our job in that one moment.” Esko is a hard-working coach that provides a positive learning environment for her players and takes pride in representing Rio Hondo College. I could see that throughout the game she shares the same passion as the

girls to win. Also that she cares for her girls and wants nothing more than to see each of her players live up to their potentials and succeed.

Unfortunately, they aren’t allowing fans in the stands right now but that doesn't stop them. The communication between the girls through the game was astounding. You could see and hear every girl’s enthusiasm from the stands.

Even the girls on the sidelines were cheering their hearts out and making up for that lost crowd. They continued to show teamwork and support for every play. Even when a player on their team got an ankle injury in the middle of the game.

The girls seem very close and that is very important for such a young team this year.

Faith Lee is an amazing player on this year’s team.

On the court, she played a fantastic game and ended the game with twelve digs, three blocking assists, and eight kills. You can see the pure joy and excitement she brings to the team as she plays. When I spoke with Lee, she had told me that “When I play volleyball I feel connected to my teammates and I love being part of a team and working together towards a common goal.” I had asked Esko what that goal was and she said “We strive to get

Photos by Molly McCormick for El Paisano Media

Ariel Garcia #8 had amazing stats of eight digs, two serving assists, and two kills.

"Every player on this team is a star, we are a team sport, and each player highly impacts the success of the team." better on a daily basis. Our goal is to be playing our best volleyball by the end of the season, as we know this is a journey of growth.”

Every girl on this team had an amazing game whether they were on the court

Photos by Molly McCormick for El Paisano Media

Denise Sanchez #3 steps up to play Libero after Daniela Sanzchez #1 swisted her ankle.

playing or cheering on their teammates. From the perfect serves to the blocking over the net, you can see this team has

a bright future ahead of them and I look forward to seeing their success continue as the season goes on.

Photos By Molly McCormick For El Paisano Media Rio Hondo Women's Volleyball remains undeafeated with an overall of 3-0 in home games.

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Wednesday September 29,2021

The Start of a New Season with Plenty of Expectations Fernando Ramos

Excutive Sports Editor fernado.ramos9660@my.riohondo.edu

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he 2021-22 season is one of the most highly anticipated seasons in the last couple decades. With plenty of big money moves and bargain transfers; everyone is anticipating how these players will adapt to their new squads.

With big players departing their clubs, there are some players that need to step up and place their squad on their backs for the upcoming season.

A prime example of a player that needs to carry their team on their back this upcoming season is Barcelona wonder kid Ansu Fati. Barcelona are in their biggest crisis in over 20 years and it seems to be that the only bright light at the club is their new number 10 Ansu Fati. Ansu Fati is coming off an injury that had him out for 300 plus days and on his return back he was left with massive boots to fill. On his return back to the Camp Nou he was able to score the last goal in a 3-0

win over Levante which gives Culers a glimpse of hope for the remainder of the season.

One player that would have liked to get onto a better start to the season is former Barcelona player Lionel Messi.

In what was a shock transfer in which we saw the Argentine move from Barcelona to Paris, many people thought that Lionel Messi would be lighting the Ligue 1 on fire. But 0 assists and 0 goals in 4 games are not the stats that many people would have predicted going onto the season. PSG as a collective have started the season great, winning all of their opening games in the Ligue 1. However, the Paris faithful will surely like to see their new super star Messi racking up the goals and assists for the season.

The start of the season for the Premier League is filled with many disappointing starts as well as many surprises and exciting moments. The usual candidates for the Premier League Title are last season's title winners Manchester City, current European Champions

Chelsea, as well as Liverpool, and Manchester United. Liverpool has gotten the upper hand in the opening 6 games of the season as they are just one point clear at the top with 14 points. Manchester City, Manchester United, Chelsea, and a surprising Everton are all tied for 2nd with 13 points to the start of the campaign. The biggest disappointments so far for the Premier League season is the disappointing start of Arsenal as well as the fall from the top by Tothenham. Tothenham had started the perfect as they were in 1st place for the first 3 match days. However, a few bad results have seen them slip down to 11th after 6 matchdays. Arsenal on the other hand had started the season terribly as they were sitting bottom of the table but have started to rise up and are currently sitting in 10th place of the English Premier League.

There is still plenty of time for some of the disappointing teams and players to get their season back on track.

As for the teams that started

the season off well, only time will tell if they will be able to keep a title push going or if they

will fall off as the season continues.

Fernando Ramos for El Paisano Media

The 21-22 season is only the second year where three European compettions places will be up for grabs.

L.A County's new COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates Affects Sporting Events Noah Segovia

Co - Sports Editor

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s Covid still hangs in the balance, LA County add’s another mandate affecting large sporting events.

The new effective mandate beginning on October 7th, 2021 reqiures either a proof of COVID vaccination or a negative COVID test within seventy-two hours of entry for events with 10,000 plus attendees at any LA stadiums like SoFi Stadium, home of the Los Angeles Rams and all arcoss LA county. This mandate will test all LA stadiums to enforce the COVID vaccination order when fans enter the presis during the regular season and postseason. The wise thing is to ensure the fans safety by having a simple structured policy for workers to check if all vaccination cards and negative test results are legit prior to entering the stadium.

Also, all fans know that all LA stadiums enforce the existing mask mandate already, let’s see if they are going to be strict with the vaccination mandate starting soon. Another aspect of this vaccination mandate is to see how loyal fans who are

Noah Segovia for El Paisano Media

SoFi Stadium home of Los Angeles Rams and Chargers are one of six L.A Stadiums enforcing the new Vaccination Mandate

unvaccinated will abide by this order to see their favorite team in action. This perspective will either make or break Stadium attendance because now Los Angeles county is messing up fans and team’s livelihood by attending the games on whether you should go get tested or

show you proof of vaccination for COVID prior to the sporting event.

Furthermore , this vaccine mandate is just the beginning of the new normal because in the next couple of months Los Angeles county will ensure and enforce the new policy that all

attendees in a public place will be required to just show their vaccinated status in order to be let into the public place .

Therefore, this new vaccination mandate in sporting events It’s just the beginning because Los Angeles is the third largest city following in the footsteps

of San Francisco and New York in the U.S to enforce this new policy in their cities.

El Paisano Newspaper Staff Jasmine Soria Editor-In-Chief

John Rodriguez News Editor/Photo Editor

Jonathon Carmona Sci & Tech Editor

Fernando Ramos Executive Sports Editor

Molly McCormick Noah Segovia Sports Co-Editor

Ryan Leon Opinion Co-Editor

Brandon Ramirez Opinion Co-Editors/Podcast

Gabi Ortiz Lifestyles Editor/A & E Co-Editor

Madeline Torres A & E Co-Editor Lorenzo Arce Digital EIC

Cassidy Anderson Digital Photo Editor

Carlos Jimenez Digital Sports Editor

Madeline Ekstrand Broadcast Director

Raymond Luna Social Media

Christopher Elias Marina Gutierrez Jeffrey Barragan Justin Gomez Valeria Yanez Yasmine Poot Gilbert Lazo Bryan Chavez Reporters

Poem of the Week Through time and all the land that divide us I am enamored with her presence I hear the soft spoken tones The ever present distrust of contemporaries Subtle Not very gentle.

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She wears a suit same as mine Walks with a cane Smokes cigarettes Had she seen me would she notice I'm only a novice of the craft.

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But like many men before me, And many after I've found myself entangled in a torrid love affair with a one Madam Sand.

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