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Wednesday May 4 , 2022
Vol.64 Issue 9
Electric vehicles spark Attention As Gas Prices Surge
Americans just don't have $80 to fill their gas tanks, could electric vehicles take over freeways? Eva Rivera
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ith the average gasoline price in America being $4.24 and California’s at a hefty $5.74 a jump in Electric Vehicle sales has been noticed with a 6% purchasing increase since 2021. According to whitehouse.gov the President signed an Executive Order that set an ambitious new target to make half of all new vehicles sold in 2030 zero-emissions vehicles, including battery electric, plug-in hybrid electric, or fuel cell electric vehicles. If by 2030 50% of sold vehicles are electric vehicles then 60-70% of cars on the road will be electric in 2050. Currently there are purchase incentives, like tax credits or rebates when you purchase an electric vehicle. Many are criticizing these incentives saying that the average buyer is in a household that makes up to or more than $100,000 a year. These policies only support consumers already able to afford the high cost of a new electric vehicle. As the transition to all electric vehicles takes place we are faced with the challenge of making electric charging stations available to everyone. In the United States there are 104,000 public
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charging stations and in California the state with the most electric vehicles only has 280 ports for the 930,811 electric vehicles that are on the road according to evadoption. com. By making the switch to an electric vehicle a driver can save money on gas with an estimated cost of $0.10 per kW which is the equivalent of using gasoline that costs less than $1
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per gallon. When an electric vehicle is purchased the buyer becomes eligible for a federal tax credit for $2,500 to $7,500 depending on the battery capacity of the vehicle. Local air districts and electric utilities also offer discounts and incentives to install home charging stations specific to where you are located. The electric vehicle market has many options available like the Tesla Model 3, Chevrolet Bolt EV, Kia Niro EV, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Ford Mustang Mach- E/ GT Performance Edition to name a few. Each vehicle ranges in its miles per gallon utilization depending on the size of the vehicle's battery and if it is a hybrid or not. The Tesla Model 3’s price ranges from $46,990 to $62,990 and gets 126 miles per gallon on a highway giving it the highest range in miles per gallon and is the fastest reaching zero to sixty miles per hour in under 2.5 seconds. This year’s Chevrolet Bolt gets 109 miles per gallon on a highway starting at a price of $31,995 making it one of the most affordable electric vehi-
cles on the market. Kia offers the Kia Niro EV from $39,990 to $44,650 with a driving range of 239 miles with one full charge and goes from zero to sixty in 6.2 seconds. The Hyundai Ioniq 5 starts at $39,950 and has a driving range of 220 miles when it is fully charged and is styled like a large version of a hatchback. For those who want to go electric but still seek the muscle car aesthetic, the Ford Mustang Mach-E serves up both electric vehicle performance with its driving range of 300 miles with a full charge and is priced starting at $43,895. Dealerships are currently not able to meet electric vehicle orders due to low stock of vehicles and long wait lists causing prices in most vehicles to jump making consumers literally pay the price. Price tags may start at the $31,000 range but will be impacted on the availability of the vehicle you will be purchasing. Patricia Sosa, an electric vehicle owner, made the transition from a Hyundai Veloster to a Ford Mustang Mach-E in January and hasn’t looked back.
Sosa began her car hunting journey with a top priority, her new car had to be electric, “I wanted to buy an electric vehicle because I didn't want to add to the earth's failure and I wanted to be the change…to me this is a milestone in making a difference even if it’s so little to the world it is something that at least I’m doing…it’s not for the “Flex” or to show how much money I make, it's because the guilt that was eating at me…about adding to the smog in the earth... Electric Vehicles are the future and they pay for themselves especially with the incentives that the government offers so when I get them I can put in solar panels and charging my car will be free.” Sosa made her case about how beneficial the switch to an electric vehicle has been for her in a short amount of time of owning one,”I get 300 miles on a full charge and the app for my mustang lets me plan out my charges for my trip if necessary,” she shared. The cost of driving her car with gasoline can vary from $80 a month to $160 if she travels more often but only spends at most $30 a month when she drives electric and has to charge away from her home but benefits
from Southern California Edison’s discount on her electricity bill. Sosa’s Mustang varies on its charging times,”It depends how low my battery is, you are not always supposed to charge your battery to 100%. Just like your phone. The car is smart enough to slow down the charging at 80% but you can always take the feature off if you do well with time management. The most I had to wait was 45 minutes with my battery being at 15% and having it go to 80%.” By the end of the year Sosa will have spent $360 on electrically charging her car to get around as opposed to someone who fills up their gas tank twice a month for $120. At the end of the year they would have spent $1,440. As of now only 14 states have adopted California’s regulations in requiring a certain amount of sales of zero-emissions vehicles per year and for all cars sold to be zero emission by 2035. With the average modern car lasting around 16 years the transition to electric vehicles will be a slow course. To help speed up the process, policy makers will have to reconsider and improve other measures so that we can have more than half of the vehicles on the road be electric by 2050.
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Johnny Depp's Defamation Trial Against Amber Heard Madeline Torres A&E Editor
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t has been a long and restless couple of weeks for Johnny Depp and Amber Heard. The two famous actors have been in this ongoing trial after Depp has sued Heard for accusing him of false physical and verbal abuse. The defamation trial started on April 11, in Fairfax, Virginia, and has been going up until now. Here is a little recap of the upbringing of this case. The reason they’re battling in court is because of an article from The Washington Post that
The two actors were dating in 2012 and then announced they were married in 2015. The following year in May, Heard filed a divorce and restraining order against Depp. Heard claimed she felt very unsafe and scared throughout her relationship with Depp and mentioned he threw a phone at her face causing a bruise to form. “During the entirety of our relationship, Johnny Depp has been verbally and physically abusive to me. He has a short fuse. He is often paranoid and his temper is exceptionally scary for me.” Heard stated in a sworn declaration.
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After hearing Amber Heard's abuse allegations, Johnny Depp was immediately dropped from "Pirates of the Caribbean" franchise by Disney. It was never stated by the company as to why Depp was dropped, but Depp is now testifying on his own behalf for the loss of
was written by Heard describing her experience surviving domestic violence. Although Depp's name was not mentioned anywhere in the article, he saw it as an aim and took Heard to court.
However, her request for a restraining order and mandatory anger management classes for Depp was declined by the judge. Then once their divorce was filed in 2017 the year after was
when Heard released her article. "I became a public figure representing domestic abuse, and I felt the full force of our culture’s wrath for women who speak out." Depp then sued Heard for defamation claiming she was not a victim of domestic abuse. And of course, none of this was done or dealt with privately. After all the news about Depp being accused of abuse, many articles were released about the actor. The information that was being released caused Depp to be dropped from many sponsors and companies. "I wish to let you know that I have been asked to resign by Warner Bros. from my role as Grindelwald in ‘Fantastic Beasts’ and I have respected and agreed to that request," Depp wrote on an Instagram post he made. Shortly after, Heard then countersues Depp for 100 million which now brings us to 2022 when their trial finally begins. April 19, Depp takes the stand and testifies for over four days. Depp was on the stand during prosecutors laid out evidence regarding Heard's alleged abuse. At the same time, Depp is on the stand he has his legal team go up to the stand to also testify. Multiple text messages, photos, phone calls, etc were all brought up during the case and it was shocking hearing everything going down from behind closed doors. There was a phone call audio that was used in court when
Depp was making his testimony. “Tell them, I, Johnny Depp, I’m a victim of domestic abuse ... and see how many people believe or side with you.” Heard says to Depp in a heated phone call. However, there were a series of text messages from Depp and his close friends and Depp were talking about his substance abuse as well as his relationship with Heard. A specific text was brought up in
fights and distractions. Heard was in charge of giving Depp his medication while they were staying on the island. Depp claimed while he was staying on the island, he was having bad withdrawals and asked Heard to give him his medication. Heard was forbidding Depp telling him it wasn’t the exact time yet. Depp claimed it was unreasonable and time didn’t matter when he was in that state.
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It was reported by journalist Grace Randolph that Heard will be having very little screentime in "Aquaman 2." A petition was going around deciding whether or not to keep Heard in the film. The movie was suppose to be realeased on Dec. 16, 2022 but was pushed back to March 2023.
court, it was a message from Depp saying that he wanted to “burn” Heard. Depp was very open with substance abuse claiming that he was never using the substances for partying purposes only to escape and cope with the trauma he was dealing with. He mentioned he went away to help get cleaned and Heard was insistent that she’d come with him to the island he was staying at however he didn’t want her to. He knew the result would be them just fighting which was the last thing he wanted because he was going on the trip to get away from the
Heard's attorneys say Depp physically and verbally abused Heard throughout their marriage yet, Depp claims he has never struck Heard at all in their relationship. Depp has had many witnesses up on the stand to help him in this trial including; his older sister, Christi Dembrowski, forensics psychologist, Shannon Curry, and LAPD officers who had responded to Heard’s call in 2016. The trial is still ongoing and will most likely be going on till the end of this month. Heard is supposed to be taking the stand for the last two weeks.
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Wednesday May 4 , 2022
Month of May to see Blood Moon rising Jonathon Carmona
Science and Tech Editor
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hroughout human history, people have looked toward the sky often asking themselves the tougher questions. Questions about themselves, questions about their life, and even questions about what they are seeing. When viewing a total lunar eclipse, the question that may arise is, “why does the moon look like that?” This sight surely had to be frightening to folks from any era before science and technology. Fortunately, the era of science and technology is happening now and there are answers to the many questions of the past. A total lunar eclipse will take place beginning May 15 and ending May 16. A partial eclipse will start off at 10:15p.m. May 15. This will lead into the beginning of totality which begins at 11:29p.m. the same night. The eclipse will conclude shortly after at 12:54a.m. the next day, May 16. Also known as a “Blood Moon”, total lunar eclipses cause the color of the moon to appear red or a rustic orange. This is because of the position that the Sun, Earth and moon are in. Lunar eclipses occur when the moon is sitting in Earth’s shadow. This shadow of Earth is caused by the Sun, but it is not a normal shadow. Since the Sun isn’t a point source of light and has dimension it causes two different shadows to appear. The “pre” shadow is known as the penumbra. Once the moon begins to move into this area of shadow, we have partial lunar eclipses. The other shadow is deeper into the shade. This area is known as the
umbra. When the moon moves into the umbra, that is when totality begins. The umbra itself is about three times the moon’s diameter. The deeper reasoning for the Blood Moon’s color change is because of the way light works and Rayleigh scattering. According to NASA, Rayleigh scattering can also be described as the reason we see a blue sky. The way light travels is in waves and each color of light has different properties. Blue light, for instance, has a shorter wavelength than red light. Blue light also scatters more easily through particles in Earth’s
only sunlight hitting the moon travels through Earth’s atmosphere, traveling farther. This is what makes the moon appear red. In addition, the more dust and clouds that are in the atmosphere at the time of the eclipse, the more red the moon will appear. There are many planets and moons in our solar system, however Earth is the only planet that experiences lunar eclipses. The reason for this is because the shadow casted by the Earth is large enough to completely cover the moon. This astronomical event is quite common to us as well. Lunar eclipses usually occur two to four times a year, according to NASA. The last Blood Moon occured around the same time last year, May 25-26, 2021. There is no special equipment required to see this phenomenon. Only make sure to be
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A Blood Moon will be rising this month. The phenomenon starts at 10:15p.m., May 15 and will conclude at 12:54a.m., May 16. The red tint on the moon comes from the way the sunlight passes through Earth's atmosphere to throw the red shade on the moon's surface. The red color appears when the moon is passing through deeper shaded area, the umbral.
atmosphere. Red light travels more directly through. Thus, when we see the Sun setting, the sunlight is traveling farther and through more atmosphere. This is why we see the longer wavelength red, orange, and yellow colors in the sky. When a lunar eclipse occurs, the
looking at the moon between 10p.m.- 1a.m. the night of May 15 and into May 16. The Blood Moon must’ve been a nice surprise to the locals in history but for us now it is a delicacy that only our planet enjoys inside this solar system.
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The Relationship Between Millennials, Gen Z, and “Ghosting” Beatriz A. M artinez Lifestyles Editor
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Graphic by Beatriz A. Martinez for El Paisano Media The term "Ghosting" became popular in 2015. Since then it has gained popular until it became one of the most popular terms on the internet. Even artists like Lily Collins and Billie Eilish have used this term. "Ghosting" was also included in the Collins English Dictionary in 2015.
person is dating someone, but suddenly, and perhaps without warning, that someone just disappears. That's exactly what "ghosting" means. Cut off any communication with the person you are dating or your partner without explaining why. "Ghosting" is a term that not only applies to romantic relationships, but it can also occur in friendship, and even work relationships. Interpersonal relationships can be complicated, and it is not always easy to break up with someone, in these circumstances, "ghosting" can be the easiest way out but why Millennials and Gen Z are the most likely generations to have "ghosted" their partner? After interviewing a group of Millennials and Gen Z. The most repetitive reasons were lack of interest, emotional immaturity, and no longer sharing things in common with that person. Millennials and Gen Z are characterized by being more open-minded when it comes to any topic, and they were undoubtedly born surrounded by
Summer Looks for 2022! Yasmine Poot Podcast Editor
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hat to expect in the summer as California is still debating on its weather. Last summer the trends were very bright and a comeback of the early 2000’s with touches of the 70s, but what about this year? What should people be cautious of? And should people just finally wear what they want? Micro trends are ones not to follow this summer as many closets fill up with clothes. Most importantly, keep in mind these amazing, but distinctive patterns, bright colors, and different silhouettes are fun to some. Most will rewear them regardless of trends, but only good enough for the summer for others. It’s important to know the negative impact that fast fashion has on the environment and the negative impact it has on countries who are manufacturing the pieces. As TikTok helps the rise of micro trends, be cautious when buying pieces
that are just cute for a month. Remember to ask the question, will I wear it again? Or do I really like it? It’s easy to buy clothes on the internet, but let’s try to be sustainable and thrift from time to time. Wearing what we want. Trying to find the perfect aesthetic of clothing that fits what you like and makes you feel comfortable and happy can be quite tricky and hard. Clothes are now seen as this very important part that needs to look extravagant in daily life. Pinterest boards are filled with different aesthetics from contemporary ,grunge, and cottage core; they’re all so different and it’s hard to choose which one fits you. The real question is. Where do those girls shop? They always look amazing. However, wearing what you want is key to being confident and you. Who cares if everyone is looking at you. It’s like that old saying: Good or bad publicity is still publicity even if you are not famous you are living in their heads rent free. Wear different aesthetics, try to be sustainable
and wear what you want. What is written is just what people might be wearing this summer. They are suggestions, not laws. Five Must Have Items for this Summer. As before TikTok has begun new trends recycling old ones and creating new ones. 1. Basics. Everyone needs their basics to go with their statement pieces this summer. White tanks, Black tanks, oversized white button up or stripped. Items to easily wear alone or dress up for the night. It is not necessarily a trend, but a need. However, getting basics can help with the clean girl look that’s going around a simple white button-down with jeans and gold jewelry. 2. Denim Shorts. The long shorts that everyone was wearing last summer are here to stay. The shorts with the dad look are still going to be around as they are comfortable and casual. You can make a cute outfit for daily activities and you can buy a shorter length or keep them how you like them. 3. Totes. If you don’t
technology. Therefore, the term "ghosting" has become popular with this generation compared to previous generations since "ghosting" is more common in online relationships than in person. Another reason is that lately this term has already become a habit for some people, and they just start a relationship and then disappear just for fun since it's part of their routine. When Vanessa Avalos (Gen Z) was asked why she believed people may ghost, she replied, "People may have made it a habit, a bad habit." Another point is that maybe the person being ghosted has done something wrong. If a person you have just met has attitudes that you do not like or did something that was not to your liking, it may be a reason for ghosting. But most importantly, they don't have to deal with the drama and melancholy that there is when a relationship ends, nor are there any questions or justifications to give. The truth is that you may never know for sure why someone ghosted you. But if anyone still has doubts if they are being ghostalready have a reusable tote where have you been? Totes are a must for this summer you can get them with different prints and can stuff anything and everything in them. Totes come in different sizes and colors. They’re easy to carry and if you are thinking of going to the beach or the market a Tote is a must this summer. 4. Cargos. Cargo pants are just starting to blow up again. They are the pants for the summer if you want to just dress down for a day. Cargos are the go to, they are comfortable and come in different colors. 5. Skirts. Every type of skirt in your closet will be the best summer outfit. Tennis skit, micro skirt, and long skirts. Every and any skirt will be it this summer to dress down or go on long walks on the beach skirts are going to be in always. Buy a good skirt, one you can wear every day and not get ruined. They look good on everyone and with anything, so buy that skirt you already wanted. This summer will be a mix of amazing aesthetics and that means it’s going to be a colorful and simple summer. Don’t forget to buy linen too that helps with the heat. Moreover, don’t forget to wear what you want this summer
ed, here are other signs to know someone is ghosting on you First, they take forever to respond to your texts. If someone takes hours or even days to answer, they may be thinking of disappearing. However, this sign must be adapted to the context of the couple's situation, since if that person has a very busy schedule, that may be the reason and it is not that you are being ghosted. Moreover, they keep canceling plans, they don’t want to meet in public, they start lying, or they’re always super busy. How to Cope When You’ve Been Ghosted. Rid yourself of blame. While being "ghosting" may seem so personal, it's not about you. It’s about them because ghosting says more about the person doing it, than vice versa. Also, never regret having met someone in your life, remember that experiences, whether good or bad, help you improve and be the best version of yourself. Now is the time to take care of yourself. Sleep well, spend more time with yourself and your close friends. And above all, don't let bad experiences affect your future relationships.
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Wednesday May 4 , 2022
Rio Hondo College is Surrounded by Factories, a Freeway, and an Old Dump Jeffrey Barragan Opinion Editor
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cross the street from Rio Hondo College in Whittier, Calif. is a row of warehouses and factories. They stretch around the Puente Hills, forming the City of Industry. But they are just one of the several factors that can be creating an air pollution problem around the College. Factories like Michael Kors and DHL Ecommerce are in the Gateway Pointe Industrial Park directly across Workman Mill Rd. The Rio Hondo College entrance, College Drive, and the baseball and soccer fields are on or next to Workman Mill Rd. The almost 1 million square foot Industrial Park was constructed in 2005. The property has five warehouses, including multiple buildings over 300,000 square feet. The Union Pacific Railroad runs behind the property line of the Industrial Park. It coincidentally comes from the east, where it curves with the Puente Hills. The train tracks pass directly through the heart of the City of Industry. The City of Industry is on the north side of the Puente Hills. The City stretches from South El Monte to Diamond Bar. Its guts hold warehouses, streets, and tracks that help US Capitalism prosper and help pollute the air in Los Angeles County. On average days, the cities surrounding Rio Hondo College, Whittier, City of Industry, and Montebello, have a moderate Air Quality Index (AQI) of around 60 to 70. A moderate AQI rating means “Air quality is
acceptable. However, there may be a risk for some people, particularly those who are unusually sensitive to air pollution,” according to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) The other Rio Hondo College entrance, North Drive, is in front of a church and florist shop. In contrast, next to the flower shop is a large FedEx Freight warehouse. Large semitrucks come in and out of its gates. Many of those air-polluting trucks enter the San Gabriel River Freeway through the nearby Pellissier Place or Rose Hills Road. The interstate will quickly get crowded on mornings, noon, and afternoons. Semitrucks spread across three out of four interstate lanes, creating unnecessary traffic as they simultaneously block freeway exits and release fossil fuel emissions into the air. The Rose Hills Mortuary and Memorial Park is also a slight contributor to the air pollution around Rio Hondo College. Rose Hills offers cremation services with packages that range from $3,000 to $6,000. But fossil fuels and mercury emissions get into the air every time a cremation takes place next door. The pollution from cremation is a big enough problem that during the COVID-19 pandemic, Los Angeles County had to suspend its air pollution regulations on the number of bodies that could be cremated. It’s not just cars and diesel trucks, although they are the most significant contributor to our local air pollution problems. There is also a large landfill and recovery facility next to
the College: The Puente Hills Materials Recovery Facility. The dump is closed and no longer takes new trash, but it’s hard to miss the white cloud of smoke rising into the smog-filled sky from the Puente Hills. Not only are landfills in the US a significant contributor to greenhouse gasses like methane. In addition, the smoke that emits from the flare at the Recovery Facility is Landfill Gas. According to EPA, the Landfill Gas can contain methane and other emissions like carbon dioxide. Curiously, the area around the Landfill and the Rio Hondo Police Academy has multiple hiking trails and dozens of other trails throughout the Puente Hills that thousands of hikers use. In effect, they inhale air polluted with particulate matter and other emissions. The businesses around Rio Hondo College on the Puente Hills, specifically the Puente Hills Landfill and Rose Hills Memorial Park, are two factors that add to nearby air pollution. But the College is also situated in front of warehouses. In addition, the College is surrounded by a city adequately called the City of Industry. To cap it off, train tracks, plus an interstate and streets that get bamboozled with heavy traffic surround the College. But Rio Hondo College does offer a great view of Downtown Los Angeles’ air filled with smog. The Rio Hondo College campus was completed in 1966. An entire nine years after the City of Industry was incorporated and more than 50 years after Rose Hills was founded.
Jeffrey Barragan for El Paisano Media A bridge leading to the Rio Hondo College in Whittier, Calif. from a student parking lot. The air around the Puente Hills, in the background, appears to contain smog.
A Rio Hondo College App is Now Available for Students Leslie Tovar Reporter
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n Jan. 17 of this year, Rio Hondo College released a new app for students to have access to resources, events, and other features. Although Rio Hondo College App has not publicly announced the releasing of the new app, some students have taken the opportunity to download the app. Chris Castanon, a student at Rio Hondo College, explains his usages of the app saying “While I mostly use the Rio app for my pre-screening, I use it to find some good events to attend on campus.” Castanon also expresses how the app helps him “find ways to have fun” on campus. Students like Castanon have found the app to be very useful, but other students aren’t aware of the new Rio Hondo College app due to the lack of advertisement it has received. Rio Hondo College Student Luis Martínez, puts this into perspective by explaining how beneficial the Rio Hondo College app can be. Martínez describes “I have not used the
Rio Hondo app, but it sounds pretty important and helpful. One thing I will say, is I hope we can get the app promoted better, because it really feels like it could help most if not all students in some way.” The Rio Hondo College App, features different categories like resources, student life, and campus resources. In resources, students have access to their Campus Pass, Vaccination form, Exemption form, and can upload their COVID-19 test results. Under the students life category, students will find ongoing events, groups and clubs, student services, and even athletics. As for campus resources, students have access to a campus map, accessrio portal, academic resources, financial aid and the Rio Cafe. The Rio Cafe is also available to take online orders through the app as well as the cafe's schedule and pricing. Another feature that the Rio hondo college app includes, is a built in calendar and allows students to add important due dates through the app. The last update on the Rio Hondo College app was on Jan. 24 and is available for Apple and android users.
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he sky's the limit for the 2021/ 2022 South Hills High School Varsity Softball team as they dominated the regular season and clinched their spot in the CIF division ll playoffs. Overall, under Coach Ralph Navarro and his coaching staff, this program had an outstanding record of 24-3 and an undefeated league record of 11-0 to capture the 2022 Hacienda League title. Furthermore, the roster is a unique one because it consists of nine underclassmen and ten seniors which can hit pretty consistently from top to bottom of the lineup penciling in one
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South Hills Softball Continues to Head Towards the CIF Playoffs or more hits for the entire team all throughout the season. Above all, South Hills Softball had a wide range of games on their schedule and out of the 27 game schedule the Huskies had eight mercy rule victories this season. In addition, their last game of the season was a special one in victorious fashion due to it being the Huskies senior day and taking care of business vs. Los Altos for an undefeated league record. As a result, the
final score was 6-2 with South Hills controlling the entire game by their pitchers and defense but, every inning the heavy hitters of South Hills would at least score one run. The players of the games were all ten seniors who contributed to victory putting a cherry on top of their final regular season game at Huskie Field. On the other hand, the stand out players for the season were Senior outfielder #13 Leah Morales led the team with
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South Hills Softball team celebrates a league championship by rising their championship belts and embracing one another. As they eye the next opponent in the CIF playoffs in the next few weeks to come.
Kershaw Breaks the Record for Most Strikeouts in Dodgers History Molly McCormick
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Clayton Kershaw passes Don Sutton(2,696 K's), Don Drysdale (2,486 K's), and Sandy Koufax (2,396 K's) with 2,700 K's with his career not even over yet.
innings last season and missed the playoffs due to an elbow injury. This led to one of the greatest pitchers of all-time taking just a one-year contract for this season. And while we can't say he's looked better than ever, he's not too far off. Then again on April 13th, Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw woke up Thursday morning and started against the Minnesota Twins. He was in the position
of throwing a perfect game through seven innings. He had thrown just 80 pitches, 13 strikeouts, 0 hits, and 0 errors in seven innings. Unfortunately, baseball fans throughout the country watched him get pulled from his perfect game. All of us, including Kershaw, wondered what could have been with only six outs remaining. "But at the end of the day, at the moment, it felt like the right decision,"
plish a competitive program with all the returning girls, they all understand the goal of why we play and that’s a CIF championship. We always want to remain competitive.” He also added that the difference between the 2021 and 2022 season is that the program had six returning players and that made it easier to make up the lineup and most of the players understand the style of play that he likes. Hopefully, this team can use this incredible regular season as momentum going into the CIF playoffs because it’s a brand-new season and every game counts . Consequently, the CIF softball playoffs could come down to one or two run games and costly mistakes. Therefore South Hills could prevail in their first round game as they take on West Ranch High on May 5 at Huskie Field at 3:15pm . At the conclusion of the playoffs we will see if the South Hills Softball program can put a cherry on top of their marvelous season of achievements in this five round process of high and lows.
Champions League Semi Showdown
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n Saturday, April 30th, 2022 at Dodger Stadium here in Los Angeles, history was made. Clayton Kershaw broke the record for the most strikeouts in Dodgers History. Kershaw entered the night with 2,693 career strikeouts, all with the Dodgers, which left him just three behind Don Sutton's Dodgers record. In striking out Spencer Torkelson of the Tigers in the fourth inning, Kershaw moved to 2,697 and was the sole possession of the franchise record. Kershaw is currently 34 years old and he's won three Cy Youngs and an MVP. He also finished second in Cy Young voting twice and third once. He's won five ERA titles. He's won a World Series and three pennants. If the strikeout record isn't enough, Kershaw is the all-time Dodgers leader in WAR. Yes, including position players and including their Brooklyn years. Even with the strikeouts record, Kershaw is still only fifth in Dodgers history in innings and third in starts. Sutton pitched 3,816 1/3 innings in his Dodgers career. Kershaw was at 2,475 when he broke the record. Honestly, the most surprising thing here is how good Kershaw has been so far in 2022. He only managed 121 2/3
a 0.547 Batting Average, On Base Percentage of 0.589% and Stolen Bases with 9. Following Leah is her teammate, Sophomore first baseman #10 Joie Economidas who leads the team in Home Runs with 9. and 40 Runs Batted In As for starting pitchers, Senior #9 Maddy Del Real leads the pitching staff with a 1.50 Earned Run Average and #4 Audrey Gallegos also leads the pitching staff with 10 wins and 79 strikeouts. Since Coach Ralph Navarro took over the Softball Program in the 2020, the Huskies have a combined regular season record of 43 wins and 10 losses and a combined league record of 19 wins and 2 losses in two full seasons with South Hills . Most importantly, Coach Narravo and his coaching staff contributed to two CIF playoff appearances, a 2022 Hacienda League Championship, and two top ten Division 2 Softball Southern Section ranking appearances. Meanwhile, Coach Ralph Navarro comments on what he is trying to accomplish for this team. “We are trying to accom-
uch intense matches this past week both games were intense with both Spanish and English clubs going at it. Although each match was played on different days Soccer fans are left with a sensation of enjoyment but also relief. Heading into the first match between Real Madrid and Manchester City left a spark with a good amount of goals scored. On the other hand the match between Liverpool and Villareal ended with only two goals scored. Nevertheless the Semi-Finals were top tier this year with many looking forward to the second leg. The matches are set for this upcoming tuesday may 3 and wednesday may 4. Also to mention for each game the rule of away goals do not count anymore which is a big factor. To conclude, Soccer fans could either see two Spanish sides or two English sides in the final. Also potentially could be the rematch between liverpool and real Madrid who faced each other in the year of 2018. Kershaw said. "I can't go back now.” Clayton Kershaw is a fantastic pitcher for the Dodgers and has been since he made his first MLB debut with them back in 2008. He has shown his ded-
With Madrdi securing their 13th trophy in Champions league history this might be an anticipated final but for English fans redemption from what happened in that final four years ago. For many players this season lifting this trophy might be there first of many for Champions but for others it is lifting it once again. The last four teams remaining have players who might hold that title pretty soon. But the team who stands out the most is Spanish side Madrid who have 9 players which is almost a full squad. These nine players have 4 titles to their name and are hoping to secure this current trophy. To break it down, many teams have experienced players who played the final before and know the feeling of winning. For many Soccer players or fans we will see the two best teams battle it out in the final either for your sake of either being good or bad. For this reason make sure to keep an eye for next week's results of the Champions League. ication and loyalty to this team in many ways. What looks like it may either be his last year with the Dodgers or even retirement, he has made history. He will go down in the MLB Hall of Fame.
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Wednesday May 4 , 2022
NFL Draft 2022
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he 2022 NFL Draft kicked off in Las Vegas Thursday night and it was full of surprises. Blockbuster trades for draft picks and surprise top ten picks gave many teams opportunities to take advantage of their draft capital. Here is everything you need to know about the 2022 NFL Draft and the grades of each team. Jacksonville Jaguars - APick 1: Georgia DE Travon Walker Pick 27: Utah ILB Devin Lloyd Before the college season, Travon Walker was projected to go in the 20s. But leading up to the draft, that would change.
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Las Vegas was the sight of the 2022 NFL Draft that was held this past weekend.
There was never a real clear number one sure fire pick, but most teams believe he has the most potential to be the best player. Jacksonville also picked up an inside linebacker named Devin Lloyd who can be an upgrade for the secondary. Detroit Lions - A Pick 2: Michigan DE Aidan Hutchinson Pick 12: Alabama WR Jameson Williams The Detroit Lions had the pick in as soon as the Jaguars’ pick was announced. Finishing 2nd in the Heisman voting, Hutchinson was expected to land first or second overall. The Lions continue a strong rebuild by adding yet another elite receiver to their roster, but will have to wait to start an injured Jameson Williams. Houston Texans - B Pick 3: LSU CB Derek Stingley Pick 15: Texas A&M OG Kenyon Green One of the biggest surprises in the draft, CB Derek Stingley was taken 3rd overall by the Houston Texans. 2 years ago, Derek Stingley was talked about as a potential number one pick, and now he has a chance to be one of the best corners in the league. His talent is second to none, but he hasn’t been able to show it as much. Houston then took the best guard in the draft named Kenyon Green
from Texas A&M. New York Jets - A+ Pick 4: Georgia CB Sauce Gardner Pick 10: Ohio State WR Garrett Wilson Pick 26: Florida St. DE Jermaine Johnson II Best defensive player last year in college, “Sauce” Gardner is the playmaker New York needs on the defensive side of the ball after allowing the third worst completion percentage in the league. Shortly after, the Jets added an electric wide receiver from Ohio State and an elite defensive end from Florida State. Both players should bring excitement for New York Jets fans for the near future. This team can be sneaky good. New York Giants - A+ Pick 5: Oregon DE Kayvon Thibodeaux Pick 7: Alabama OT Evan Neal Kayvon Thibodeaux is drafted to be a day one starter, and rightfully so. His explosiveness off the edge will give the Giants much needed help on defense. Adding OT Evan Neal ends the need of a right tackle in the front line for Daniel Jones and company. Carolina Panthers - A Pick 6: NC State OT Ikem Ekwonu Ranked No.1 overall in his respective position, Ekwonu is an aggressive blocker that the Panthers need to have for this run heavy offense in Carolina. He solidifies this offensive line that desperately needs it. Atlanta Falcons - A Pick 8: USC WR Drake London At 6’-5” and 210 pounds, he was a dual threat athlete in football and basketball at USC. Now he will be one of the main targets for Marcus Mariota in Atlanta for 2022. Projected to be the No.1 wide receiver on the team, he will be used heavily in scoring opportunities and big moments. Seattle Seahawks - A Pick 9: Miss. State OT Charles Cross Rumors of drafting a quarterback soon were shut down after the Seahawks bulked up their offensive line with Miss. State OT Charles Cross. Although he specializes in pass protection, his run block abilities will need some work due to Seattle’s love for running the ball. Overall, great pick for a team that desperately needed a new tackle. New Orleans Saints - B Pick 11: Ohio State WR Chris Olave Pick 19: Northern Iowa OT Trevor Penning The Saints traded up for WR Chris Olave to help assist Micheal Thomas on the field. His explosiveness off the line gives him an advantage every wide receiver yearns for; separation. Northern Iowa’s Trevor Penning adds much needed pass protection for Jamis Wisnton, who
is coming off a torn ACL injury. The developing tackle should keep Winston safe in the backfield when he is in his prime. Philadelphia Eagles - B Pick 13: Georgia DT Jordan Davis Easily the biggest player in this draft, Jordan Davis should give the Eagles an advantage in the trenches with his size and athleticism. Dominant as a Georgia Bulldog, his potential and upside is huge for Philadelphia due to his surprising speed and strength off the line. Baltimore Ravens - A Pick 14: Notre Dame S Kyle Hamilton Pick 25: Iowa C Tyler Linderbaum After the draft combine, Kyle Hamilton’s stock dropped significantly. Was once seen as a surefire top 5 pick turned into a 14th overall pick to the Baltimore Ravens. Hamilton is still a steal for Baltimore because he can play anywhere in the backfield. A well versatile athlete is always a good sign for a defense in the NFL. The Ravens second first round pick went to C Tyler Linderbaum, who showed complete dominance in his position at the University of Iowa. Washington Commanders - C+ Pick 16: Penn State WR Jahan Dotson With their first pick with their new name, the Commanders reached. Jahan Dotson was projected to be a mid 2nd round pick, not a mid 1st round pick. He certainly has talent, but seems to be one-dimensional as a vertical threat. Los Angeles Chargers - APick 17: Boston College OG Zion Johnson The Chargers got a guy that didn’t allow a single pressure, let alone a sack. He has had experience playing offensive tackle and center, so he’s versatile. The question is how will he play against NFL competition. Tennessee Titans - A Pick 18: Arkansas WR Treylon Burks The Titans traded star WR AJ Brown for someone who could potentially replace him.
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The 2022 NFL Draft first five picks were all defensive players, a modern record.
Another good thing is that he is significantly cheaper than AJ Brown who recently signed a 100 million dollar contract with Philadelphia. Treylon Burks looks to be a dual threat as a receiver and running back. Pittsburgh Steelers - A Pick 20: Pitt QB Kenny Pickett With their pick, the Steelers get their QB of the future. As a heisman finalist, he was the only QB selected. He doesn’t need to start right away as he could sit behind QB Mitch Trubisky and develop. Kansas City Chiefs - B+ Pick 21: Washington CB Trent McDuffie Pick 30: Purdue DE George Karlaftis The Chiefs traded up to pick McDuffie to fill a need in the secondary. The problem with this pick is that they probably didn’t need to make this trade. The Chiefs got excellent value with Karlaftis at 30. He projects to be a good pass rusher in a division with good passers. Green Bay Packers - APick 22: Georgia LB Quay Walker Pick 28: Georgia DT Devonte Wyatt There is a 20 year streak that Packers have with no WRs
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The 2022 NFL Draft had many big surprises, including a trade between the Titans and Eagles for AJ Brown.
taken in the first round. All top WR prospects were already taken, so they decided to go defense. And they selected two guys from Georgia University who recently won the National Championship in college football. Hopefully, they can bring that championship aura to Green Bay. Buffalo Bills - B Pick 23: Florida CB Kaiir Elam The Bills addressed a significant need with Kaiir Elam. The Bills got burned by Kansas City’s receivers in the playoffs and Elam will help in the secondary. He will pair nicely with other CB Tre’Davious White. Dallas Cowboys - B+ Pick 24: Tulsa OT Tyler Smith The Cowboys got a really talented player to help in their offensive line with Tyler Smith. He projects to be a good player. Smith might be a better talent at OG as he doesn’t have the tools to be a good pass protector. He still will be a really good OG though. New England Patriots - B Pick 29: Chattanooga OG Cole Strange Typical Patriots pick. They selected a guy who was nowhere near projected in the 1st round, but they got a guy who projects as a really good talent. In fact, out of all offensive guards since 1987, he ranks 7th in relative athletic score. Cincinnati Bengals - A Pick 31: Michigan S Daxton Hill The Bengals fresh off a Super Bowl appearance have the talent to go there again. The biggest problem in terms of defense was their secondary. He also has the ability to play CB. Daxton Hill can easily become the biggest steal of the 1st round. Minnesota Vikings - B Pick 32: Georgia S Lewis Cine With this pick, it marks the most defensive players drafted in the 1st round from the same college with 5. Lewis Cine gives the Vikings much needed help in secondary.
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