El Paisano Newspaper Vol. 64 Issue 8

Serving The Rio Hondo Community

Wednesday April 27, 2022

Key Steps to Complete a Social Media Detox Beatriz A. M artinez Lifestyles Editor

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Beatriz A. Martinez Lifestyles Editor

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he end of semesters is near, there are only about 4 weeks left until spring 2022 is over. And the last few weeks are the most difficult of the semester as the assignments are more complex and the finals are approaching. It's definitely a stressful time for many if not all students, but don't worry, these student hacks will save your life.

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ocial media is a fundamental part of people's lives today.

They serve to communicate, meet people, share moments, and even for work. Social media have had an extraordinary evolution that has caused almost everyone to have at least one app on their mobile devices.

But not everything is good, social media consume time, they are distractions, and they can be dangerous. The false information that can circulate over social media can cause misunderstandings and on the other hand, The false media representation of how bodies should appear has caused many adolescents to have a bad perception of their body.

That’s why after a period it is important to get away from all this and

do a social media detox.

But what is a social media detox? Is when you eliminate the use and consumption of social media either eliminating apps or deleting your accounts temporarily.

There are many advantages to staying away from social media for a while that bring benefits to your personal and work life. One of them is the increase in productivity.

Going back and forth between social media and your work task can reduce your productivity by up to 40%.

Another benefit is to sleep better. Your phone uses part of your time before you go to sleep and that reduces the hours you had planned to sleep. Staying away from the internet can improve your sleep cycle thanks to the lack of distractions. It is important to do a detox when you feel internet dependence and it takes

sary to study in a quiet place where there are no distractions that can interrupt your work. Studying in a quiet place will increase concentration, retain more information, and lead to better quality work. This way you will study smarter, not longer. and if you are one of those who needs music to study, Spotify and apple music have great playlists.

Take notes. It is important that you know how to take good notes in each of your classes.

Efficient notes can save time and it will be easier

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California is set to make a shift into a 32 hour work Week Eva Rivera

News Editor

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Beatriz A. Martinez for El Paisano Media Social media platforms have almost tripled their total user base in the last decade. In 2021, 82% of the population in the United States were users and it is expected that by 2023 the number of users will be 308.27 million.

up more time in your dayto-day life. So, if you plan to do a social media detox here are some tips that will help you.

First, don't just disappear from the world!

Before eliminating your accounts or apps from your phone let your family and friends know that you will not be on social networks for a while. Your family and friends can also be part of this detox ༡

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to study than to read directly from the book.

When taking notes, try typing in keywords, summarize the whole idea to make it easier to review, and most importantly, choose the format you're most familiar with, such as outline, concept map, or the famous Cornell Notes. Good notes are essential for reviewing and studying for a test or exam.

Stay motivated. This is the time of the semester when students feel depressed, stressed, anxious, and overwhelmed, which can cause students to stop doing things they normally would, such as working out, walking, spending time with family and friends, and studying. That's why today more than ever you need to have the energy to finish the semester with good grades. Try to sleep well, stay hydrated, eat well, do things that motivate you for that energy boost you need. ༡

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emocratic assembly members Cristina Garcia from Bell Gardens and Evan Low from Riverside co-wrote Bill AB 2932 to shorten the 40 hour workweek. If the California’s State Assembly Labor and Employment Committee decides to let the bill move forward it could affect businesses with over 500 employees.

The bill would require employees working more than 32 hours to be paid at least an extra one and a half times their regular rate of pay.

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Motors Company was the first company to embrace the five day work week in 1926, then in 1940 the Fair Labor Standards Act was put into effect creating what we now know as the 40 hour work week. For the last 80 years, Americans have followed the 40 hour schedule making it the norm.

It is widely known that there are countries who have adopted shorter work weeks and even give their employees paid vacations. The United States is the only modern economy that does not mandate paid vacation time for their employees.

With labor shortages and employees

returning to work after the pandemic, more are inclined to work for compa-

ran a test run of the shortened work week that included around

nies with flexible schedules and reimbursement for their time.

Due to employees having to do more work to cover the labor shortages in their companies, many are facing burnouts and feeling taken advantage of.

The current 8 hour work day is not being utilized as it should be with the average person only

1% of their working population. The work week was shortened to 35 and 36 hours which employees felt was fair since their pay was not affected. The trial run was such a success in Iceland that the shorter work week has given the working population the right to shorter hours or is already adopting the change.

Assemblywoman Garcia hopes that the bill would create a work life balance that has been neglected over the years. Many working class cit-

being productive for 3 of those hours.

During 2015 to 2019 in Iceland, the Reykjavík City Council and the national government

izens find themselves spread thin at the end of their work week with little to nothing left to give to their families or social life.

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and can help you by spending more time with you and doing things together obviously leaving the internet out of your plans.

Another essential tip is to delete the apps from the phone.

This step is essential since obviously you cannot do a Social Media Detox if you have the apps on your phone as a temptation. For this step you will need to completely disconnect from the Internet, it may seem difficult at first but then you get used to not having the phone with you 24 hours a day.

Go back to your hobbies.

Before the Internet became essential in the interactions with others, surely you had hobbies that you enjoyed doing in your free time. For example, try to

www.elpaisanoonline.com play some sports, exercise, cook, read, learn something new, or hang out with your friends. Do things that make you forget to check your phone.

But if you find impossible to stay completely away from social media, one alternative is to set apps limit. Try to put a limit that if it helps you spend less time on your phone. And if you feel that social media is a distraction while you work or study, you can block notifications during certain hours.

Remember that the most important thing in a social media detox is to rediscover yourself again and appreciate the things you have. And it also helps you realize that you don't have to rely on social media to do things that make you feel happy and alive.

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Plan a better study schedule. This is the time of the semester when all classes give you the most homework, projects, and tests, so make sure you make a schedule where you have enough time to get through all the activities in each subject, and what more importantly, minimize the time you spend procrastinating. If you're having trouble with a class, spend more time on it than the ones you feel most comfortable with.

Take a break. It's important to take mental breaks, where you can relax, take time for yourself, and do things that make you forget about college.

Taking breaks can improve your performance by taking your mind off stress.

These tips will help you survive the end of the semester, remember to also use your college resources, focus on your classes and don't forget the goals you want to achieve.

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Wednesday April 27, 2022

Coachella Festival Makes A Return After Two Year Delay Madeline Torres

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During the Revolve Listen, Coachella 2022 ily, only influencers can stay in Airbnb or trailers because of their sponsors.

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Coachella included; Megan Thee Stallion, Doja Cat, Daniel Caesar, Big Sean, Baby Keem, Flume, and many more artists.

The music is also not just around pop music, all sorts of music genres are throughout the festival introducing new sounds and music to people there. The whole point of Coachella is for people to discover new music from artists all around the world.

Originally before the pandemic, Rage Against the Machine, Travis Scott, and Frank Ocean were supposed to be headlining for Coachella.

But, Rage Against the Machine

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Why Do We Stutter?

Jonathon Carmona

Science and Tech Editor

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child’s brain is a very sensitive piece of elaborate hardware. There are too many factors to count that could affect a child’s brain development. Depending on the way the brain develops, a child may experience different results from growing up.

Some of these children develop learning disabilities like dyslexia or chronic conditions such as ADHD. Others might develop a speech impediment called Stuttering.

It is important to realize these differences between humans are not definitions for these affected individuals.

They do not serve as a basis for judgment, rather represent the diverse possibilities of what life has to come for everyone.

Stuttering usually begins between the ages two and eight. Around this time is when a child’s language development is rapidly expanding. A child’s brain experiences higher cognitive demand as they begin to produce longer and complex sentences. This increasing demand can affect how the child develops the control to produce speech. Motor pathways can possibly develop to not easily be able to keep up with language signals. This is when stuttering occurs. All children develop differently and more factors may influence the final product.

Genetic factors may contribute to the development of stuttering. Families with a history of stuttering prove this point to be somewhat true. Stuttering can run in families. Children who stutter are often found to have a relative who also stut-

ters. According to the Stuttering Foundation of America, about 60 percent of people who stutter have a family member who does as well. Children who are identical twins also experience more identical patterns of stuttering than fraternal twins.

Another fact we know is that stuttering affects males more than females. The Stuttering Foundation of America states that males are affected by stuttering up to four times as much as females. Females are also less likely to continue stuttering as adults. Despite this knowledge, researchers have yet to point to a specific gene that causes stuttering. It may be possible that if you carry a certain genetic material, you might be likely to stutter.

Realizing that you have disfluencies as a child can be difficult. Some children become more aware of these differences and develop negative feelings about them. These negative feelings toward their speech can cause even more setbacks and affect their ability to communicate even greater.

Some children may experience more anxiety and pressure to be “normal” than others.

However, emotions can not be the primary cause of stuttering. This is because researchers can not effectively measure emotional factors. This does not mean that they don’t play a role in the development of stuttering though. Facing these negative emotions during a critical point in development can add a cognitive burden in children that stutter.

The brain is a proper machine and with any machine comes working out the kinks.

Although not one factor can determine why people stutter, there are many that influence

individuals. Genetics, language development, and your environment can all influence the activity in your brain. Researchers have found that there is more activity in the right hemisphere of the brain of adults who stutter. There is also less activity from the left hemisphere in the areas that influence speech production. The research shows that the pathways in the brain actually function differently in those who stutter. This is just another factor that adds to the cause of stuttering.

An individual may begin to stutter as a side effect. Most of the people who stutter have been stuttering since they were children. In some rare cases, stuttering can be the effect of suffering a brain injury or severe psychological trauma. This is known as “acquired stuttering” and the only differences between both types lie in the cause of stuttering and how it came about.

As stated by the Stuttering Foundation of America, more than 70 million people worldwide develop stuttering. That is about one percent of the human population yet is an enormous amount of people. In the United States, about three million people stutter. It is important, in more than one way, to realize that it is okay to be different.

Whether you stutter, have ADHD, dyslexia, or any other disfluency, it is okay and there is help out there if wanted. All children develop differently, but as adults, individuals learn more about these differences and either accept themselves or worry about themselves.

Everyone is different, everyone worries, and everyone should love themselves to be the best possible them they can be.

Graphic by Jonathon Carmona for El Paisano Media

According to the Stuttering Foundation of America, about three million Americans stutter. If you believe yourself to be suffering from stuttering or any speech impediment, feel free to use these websites as resources toward getting the proper treatment. Although stuttering can not be cure, it can be treated and with practice conditions can get better for any individual.

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Wednesday April 27, 2022 Leslie Tovar Reporter

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n April 23, the debut of a new doc-series, “Rich & Shameless,” was released on TNT. The first episode features the story behind the famous pornographic videos and DVDs, “Girls Gone Wild.”

The docu-series explores the dark side of the franchise that was created back in the late 90s and also exposes Joe Francis for not being held accountable for his actions.

In the opening scene of the docu-series, we are introduced to a disturbing audio recording of a woman pleading for Joe Francis to stop as she is afraid.

The woman can be heard yelling as she proceeds to struggle, she can be heard telling Francis “You're going to kill me.” The audio cuts and we are left to wonder who and what is the story behind the recording, which is later brought up again at the ending of the episode.

As the episode continues, we get some insight into how the “Girls Gone Wild” crew would travel to parties, spring break vacation spots, and clubs. When the cameras are rolling, we can hear Francis in some clips asking college women to expose their breasts in exchange for a “Girls Gone Wild” t-shirt.

The films consisted of wet t-shirt contests, women flash-

ing the cameras, and sexual activities. The videos seemed fun, simple, and harmless but as we come to find out most of the women being recorded were intoxicated and some even felt peer pressured into doing these sexual activities.

As the camera crew traveled in a tour bus to record the women at the events, they would also isolate the women on the tour bus for more private recordings. During the recording of the videos, it felt as if it was the cameraman's obligation to make the young women expose themselves on the camera, as described by a camera man named James Daley who was fired by Francis for supposedly not doing his job.

Daley, an ex-camera man, explains that when he would record these young women in a party environment it felt more free and open. But it was a different story when women were on the tour bus being recorded.

He explained that it was as if reality would sink in for some of the women and they would quickly become uncomfortable.

The tour bus was not only used for travel but also for sexual activities which is where some of the abuse would take place. Daley explains that Francis didn’t like the fact that he couldn’t force the women to participate in the sexual activities which is the only way

A Taste of Rio is Almost Back, But What Does it Mean for Students?

Jeffrey Barragan Editor

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Taste of Rio at Rio Hondo College is back after three years on Friday, June 9, 2022. The event is open to the public and will feature food, alcoholic beverages, and an auction for those in attendance.

The event is somewhat costly to attend, but it serves a more significant function in benefiting Rio Hondo College.

It’s not just a fancy event for people with money or anything like that. Instead, anyone who wants to contribute to Rio Hondo College, even if slightly, can attend.

The only thing is, to attend A Taste of Rio, tickets are a must. The cost for general admission is $75 and $125 for early VIP access to the function.

Tickets are available online.

According to the Rio Hondo website, the 2022 A Taste of Rio will feature local restaurants like California Grill, Tacos N Miches, and Tepeyac & Tequila Sports Bar. In addition, the event will have craft beer from Starwood Brewing. Alcoholic beverages are sold at the event,

but it is limited to 21-year-olds and up.

But despite the festivities of the evening, A Taste of Rio is an important event hosted by the Rio Hondo College Foundation.

The Rio Hondo Foundation is a non-profit organization that accepts and raises donations from the public. The Foundation also hosts a golf tournament apart from A Taste of Rio. The funds the Rio Hondo Foundation receives are then given right back to students.

Subsequently, the Foundation offers Rio Hondo College students scholarship opportunities every school year with the funds.

There are a lot of Rio Hondo College students who may not be aware of this fact, but the College does offer financial assistance that students can apply for.

Scholarships for the 2021-2022 school year are already closed. Winners were announced in March. But the application process will open by the end of 2022 for the 20222023 school year. It’s a little help that can assist students in paying off their tuition with less worry.

Joe Francis Exposed in New Docuseries, Rich & Shameless: Girls Gone Wild Exposed that he could make money, and fired him.

The victims in the docu-series each tell their story on how they were tricked into doing something that they weren’t in the right state of mind to participate in. Some victims were even underage and videos of those victims were sold despite their age. As we hear these stories you can help but feel disgusted by the fact that copies of these tapes were sold of these innocent people.

Not to mention that most of the women would sign a legal document giving consent to the “Girls Gone Wild” franchise while intoxicated. Although there was not much that the court could do as many of the women technically gave them the right to use the footage.

Francis would explain that if any of the women were to ask later on to remove their video, he would do so. Even though there were a few times where he wouldn’t remove the videos after a request for a removal of the videos.

The “Girls Gone Wild” franchise faced many legal charges as well as Joe Francis himself. As we dive deeper into the creator, the documentary explores his early life and how it could be connected towards his view on women. We absorb the information of Francis, it is also clear that he is narcissistic and prefers to be in control when it comes to women and if he doesn’t get his way he turns to violence.

In a 2011 incident, Francis took three women to his home and refused to let them leave which led to Francis violently bashing one of the woman’s head against the floor. Francis was sentenced to 270 days in jail and even had the audacity to lash out at the jury for the verdict, according to NBC news.

The docu-series presents the audience to Francis' wife, Abbey Wilson, who was the winner of his “Girls Gone Wild” show “Search for the Hottest Girl in America.” We learn that the couple resigns in Mexico due to the charges that fran-

chise “Girls Gone Wild” and Joe Francis face.

An audio recording of Wilson is then played as we hear the disturbing sounds of her struggling to breathe and pleads Francis to stop hurting her. Wilson then yells, “you're going to kill me.” Francis can be heard in the background saying “Good,” as he continues to use explicit language towards his wife. We learn in the docu-series that this incident only happened in 2020.

There is so much more that gets uncovered in the docu-series as it drives deep into the franchise exposing the peer pressure behind the cameras of the Girls Gone Wild videos. It also mentioned the celebrities that have supported and visited Joe Francis' home in Mexico including the Kardashians, Mario Lopez, Jennifer Aniston and many more. The docu-series explores the darkest corners that happened in the past and in the present as Joe Francis and his abuse is only the tip of the iceberg.

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NBA Playoffs First Round Decided

John Edeson Sayoc Photo Editor

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he 2022 NBA Playoffs has been a delight to all NBA fans. And the crazy thing is, it is only the first round of the playoffs.

Miami V Atlanta This series is going as expected. The Miami Heat is the first seed and it shows as they are currently up 3 to 1 in the series.

The Heat as a team has shown that they can stop Hawks’ star point guard Trae Young, from dominating. So far in this series, Young is averaging 16.5 points per game on 35.1 field goal percentage and 21.2 percent from 3-point range after 4 games. He also is averaging 6.0 assists per game but also adds 6.0 turnovers per game. He has a +/- of negative 13.8. The Heat’s plan is simply to shut down the star and win the game as a team.

Boston V Brooklyn This series has been surprisingly lopsided in terms of the current situation of the wins and losses. Before the season, Brooklyn was the favorite to win the NBA championship. So the Boston Celtics being up 3 to 0 is peculiar as in January, they weren’t even in play-in tournament contention. After turning this season around, point guard Marcus Smart has won the Defensive Player of the Year. His defense, along with the whole team has completely neutralized Brooklyn’s superstar player in small forward Kevin Durant.

While he is averaging 22.0 points per game, he is doing it on 36.5 field goal percentage.

He also has 5.7 turnovers per game and +/- of negative 8.3.

He’s also shown signs of being scared and not being ready for the moment. No team has ever come back after being down 3 to 0.

Milwaukee V Chicago At one point, the series looked like it could have been interesting, but it just doesn’t anymore.

After Game 2, it was announced that the Milwaukee Bucks will be without their second star small forward Khris Middleton after an injury to his knee. The series was also tied at 1 game apiece. But thanks to Giannis Antetokounmpo and other players stepping up, they won the next 2 games. Statistically, Antetokounmpo has dominated with 27.5 points per game and 7.0 assists per game.

Defensively, he is averaging 14.5 rebounds per game and 1.8 blocks per game. His +/- is positive 17.0 and it shows as the last two games have ended in blowout wins. The Bucks hope to have Middleton back before facing the Celtics.

Philadelphia V Toronto Before the completion of Game 1, ESPN gave the Toronto Raptors a 42 percent chance to win

the series. Well, that prediction looked really bad after the Raptors were down 3 to 0. It looks better now after the Raptors managed to avoid the sweep in Game 4. But they only managed to prolong the inevitable, the Philadephia 76ers will win this series. It isn’t a matter of if, but when. Potential MVP center Joel Embiid has dominated with 26 points per game and 11.8 rebounds per game. Young star shooting guard Tyrese Maxey adds 22.8 points per game on 50/40/90 efficiency. How will this duo contend against the Heat in the second round?

The 2022 NBA Playoffs have been a delight to all NBA fans.

And the crazy thing is, it is only the first round of the playoffs.

Here is how the Western Conference is shaping out.

Phoenix V New Orleans At first, the series looked like it would easily swing towards the Phoenix Suns winning, but star shooting guard Devin Booker got injured. Booker injured his hamstring in game 2 and is out indefinitely. The Suns have tied the New Orleans Pelicans with 2 games apiece. As a team, the Pelicans are averaging more points per game than the Suns with an average of 113.3 over 110.3 after 4 games. As a team, the Pelicans are also averaging more rebounds and a better 3-point percentage with 39.4 percent. Rookie defensive star shooting guard Herbert Jones has shined. The Pelicans have the leading scorer with star small forward Brandon Ingram and rebounder with center Jonas Valanciunas. Phoenix’s championship aspirations are in question with a rocky start to the playoffs.

Memphis V Minnesota This series is tied as well at 2 games apiece, but the games have been seriously a letdown.

Most of these games have had bad quarters by both teams where it looks like they have forgotten how to play basketball. But still, the Memphis Grizzlies look prime to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves as a team they are statistically outperforming the Timberwolves except for blocks and 3-point percentage. This is even with star point guard Ja Morant’s struggles on offense and defense. Second-year sharpshooter shooting guard Desmond Bane has carried the scoring load with 23.3 points per game.

Will the Grizzlies prevail and make it to the second round?

Golden State V Denver This series has been the most lopsided in the western conference. This might be due to one team having the potential MVP in center Nikola Jokic. The only problem is Jokic plays for the Denver Nuggets and they are losing 3 to 1. Jokic is without other max contract players in

What to Expect for the 2022 NFL Draft Matthew Medina

Online Sports Editor

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he 2022 NFL Draft is set to kickoff in Las Vegas this Thursday! The offseason was drama filled and full of insane trades and signings, but can we expect the same excitement on Thursday?

With the first round around the corner, NFL analysts and enthusiasts are making their own mock draft projections. Let’s take a look through the first 10 picks of the official mock draft of El Paisano Media.

Jacksonville Jaguars: Aidan Hutchinson, EDGE, Michigan Jacksonville can’t miss this opportunity to pick up the best edge rusher in college football for the 2021 season. Even though the Jags need to protect Trevor Lawrence, Hutchinson will make a big impact on the defensive side of the ball.

Detroit Lions: Travon Walker, EDGE, Georgia These two edge rushers are going back and forth between the first and second overall picks in many mock drafts. Travon Walker was electric for the Georgia Bulldogs in 2021, racking up a career high seven pressures in the National Championship.

Houston Texans: Ahmad Gardner, CB, Cincinnati It makes a lot of sense to put three edge rushers as the first three overall picks. However, Kayvon Thibodeaux won’t be going third overall due to Cincinnati’s Ahmad Garnder. The 2021 AAC Defensive Player of the Year is best in man coverage and has blazing fast speed and agility. He is worthy of being one of the highest cornerbacks drafted in the NFL. New York Jets: Evan Neal, OT, Alabama. This will be the smart move for the Jets’ first of two picks in the first round.

Evan Neal is arguably one of the best prospects in this draft and rightfully deserves to be the fourth overall pick. This 6’7’’, 351lb offensive tackle dominates the trenches with his long wingspan and quick hands. The Jets would be smart to pick him up with their fourth pick.

Seattle Seahawks (Mock trade with New York Giants): Malik Willis, QB, Liberty point guard Jamal Murray and small forward Michael Porter Jr. as they are dealing with injuries.

While the Golden State Warriors have found success with superstar point guard Stephen Curry coming off the bench, young star point guard Jordan Poole has found success. Poole is averaging 24.3 points per game and shooting guard Klay Thompson is 24.5 points per game. Stephen Curry is still the leading scorer for the Warriors.

Defensive star power forward

This is where the fun begins.

Seattle is desperate for a quarterback after trading away Russell Wilson for Drew Lock.

Let’s be honest, Drew Lock isn’t the best option for Seattle.

Malik Willis is projected to be the first quarterback off the board and Seattle will trade up for him. Willis’ speed and arm strength was very attractive to NFL scouts in the combine which is why he will be the first

quarterback drafted.

Carolina Panthers: Ikem Ekwonu, OL, NC State Even though the Panthers need a quarterback of their own, Ekwonu will fill in a much needed position for the Carolina’s offensive line at left tackle.

Christian McCaffrey will benefit the most out of an improved offensive line because his overused workload on the field will prevent injury.

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The 2022 NFL Draft will be held in the Ceasers Forum in Las Vegas, Nevada on Thursday, April 28th at 5 p.m. PT

New York Giants: Jermaine Johnson II, EDGE, Florida State Not well known by casual NFL fans, Jermaine Johnson II is a very underrated edge rusher from Florida State. His size and strength along with impressive pass rush abilities makes him the best pick for the Giants at seven. In 2021, he recorded 70 tackles and 11.5 sacks for the Seminoles.

Atlanta Falcons: Garrett Wilson, WR, Ohio State. Atlanta is expected to draft the first receiver off the board from Ohio State after losing Calvin Ridley to suspension. While Wilson isn’t that big in size, his incredible separation speed makes up for it. Atlanta will benefit from his run after catch abilities for first downs and more.

New York Giants (Mock Trade from Seattle Seahawks): Derek Stingley Jr. CB, LSU Originally Seattle’s first pick, the Giants take advantage of having two top ten picks in the draft. Missing out on “sauce” Gardner, the Giants draft the next best cornerback from LSU. His ability to stay mirrored with receivers makes him a top 5 talent in this year's draft.

New York Jets: Kyle Hamilton, S, Notre Dame The Jets can easily go wide receiver with the tenth overall pick, but missing out on Kyle Hamilton is a big mistake. While the Commanders are in desperate need of a safety, the Jets will steal their shot at Hamilton.

Hamilton has elite instincts and vision at the safety position.

Draymond Green and small forward have played their role to perfection. Have the Warriors found the team necessary to win championships again?

Dallas V Utah Even without their superstar player, the Dallas Mavericks took a 2-to-1 lead over the Utah Jazz. This is due to Mavericks’ young talented shooting guard Jalen Brunson blossoming into a star with an average of 29.8 points per game. Superstar point guard Luka Doncic came

back for Game 4, but the Mavericks were unable to win even with Doncic dropping 30 points.

Despite this series being even, nobody believes in the Jazz.

It has been apparent for years that there is a lack of talent in shot creation and perimeter defense. To solve this problem, the Jazz has done nothing of note. Which team will go farther in these playoffs?

Overall, the 2022 NBA playoffs has been interesting, to say the least.

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Wednesday April 27, 2022

The Resurgence of the NWSL Another team added to the city of champions, Angel City FC hits the pitch for their inaugural season

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#23 Christen Press of Angel City FC in action as she sends her penalty shot goal to the right side of the net vs.

Portland Thorns 

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he empowerment of professional women’s soccer is back in full effect. This U.S based league was established in 2012 and has been around for at least ten years now consists of some highly

talented top female soccer players from their respected national teams all over the world.

Overall, the National Women’s Soccer League went from a nine to an eleven team league that developed in a ten year period and the players are getting paid and receiving full health care benefits from the league and its club owners for doing what they

love on a daily basis.

Furthermore, the women of the National Women’s Soccer League have been performing on the pitch but, without no real exposure or voice to perform their natural abilities for their fanbase during the first couple of years. Fast forward to today in 2022, where the NWSL has a platform to perform

thanks to the partnership with Paramount Plus and the help of U.S Women’s Soccer National Team Forward Alex Morgan of the San Diego Wave FC and brand new expansion teams like the San Diego waves FC and the Angel City FC of Southern California. Both of these beneficial things have brought this women’s base soccer league on a path of sucess to achieve new opportunities for the next generation of young soccer players to come.

Also, one team in mind in the NWSL is our local team Angel City FC because the organization is all about empowering women and what better way to do that than to have a highly talented female ownership group. Once this team was established in July of 2020, the league was put on the map as a must see sporting event like all men events that get all the fame and glory but, the tide was shifting big time for women for good. This ownership consists of well known Hollywood Actresses, Musicians, former and current female or male athletes, wealthy entrepreneurs, and former U.S Women’s Soccer National Team members. Some well known females like Natalie Portman, Jenifer Garner, Serena Williams, Billie Jean King and other females who are part of the ownership group.

The NWSL was in full effect this past Sunday, as Christen Press and Angel City FC took on the Portland Thorns on the pitch live on CBS Sports

Network or Paramount Plus at 6pm. This Soccer Match is a part of the 2022 preseason NWSL Challenge Cup Group Stage Match at the Cal State Fullerton Soccer Stadium. The final score was a 1-0 Victorious win for the Angel city FC vs. Portland Thorns and one of the key players who contributed to the victory was a 1st half Penalty Shot Goal by Forward #23 Christen Press that would eventually be the game deciding goal .

As for our own U.S Women’s Soccer National Team who are participating in the new and improved NWSL. This opportunity is big time exposure not just for themselves, but for this league and the young women they inspire on the pitch. Here are the current USWNT members playing for multiple teams like, midfielder Crystal Dunn Portland Thorns, Forward Alex Morgan- San Diego Wave FC, and Goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher- Chicago Red Stars , and Forward Mallory Pugh- Chicago Red Stars, just to name a few.

Hopefully, this is just the start for the NWSL to rise above all the other professional women’s soccer leagues and welcome the next generation of young talented women soccer players to elevate their game on a professional level in the NWSL. In this day of age, the U.S Soccer Federation and club owners came a long way and now look at what this league is doing for women’s sports but,especially for women’s soccer in general.

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Pregame anticipation for Angel City FC fanbase as they take their seats for a NWSL Challenge cup match vs. Portland Thorns at Cal State Fullerton Soccer Stadium.

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