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Lisa Avery uses comically large scissors to cut the ribbon at the Grand Opening of Chinook Hall.

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ART GALLERY VOTING

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INSIDE THIS EDITION

POET LAUREATE

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SUNNY SUMMER SOMETHINGS

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A New Branch of the LBCC Community Is Welcomed STORY AND PHOTOS BY SABRINA DEDEK Director of the Benton Center, Jeff Davis, and his team welcomed the newest branch in the tree of LBCC. Chinook Hall boasts state of the art Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) classrooms and laboratories in a secure and thoughtfully designed building. The windows to the south west have maximum natural light. The skylights brighten both floors. There are several conference rooms as well.

Saturday the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony featured President Lisa Avery who cut the big blue ribbon, along with Simon Yates of Corvallis Chamber of Commerce, Vice Chair of Corvallis School Board, and LBCC’s own poet laureate Sophia Griffith.

Once the ribbon was cut guests were invited inside to mingle with speakers and Rocky the Roadrunner. Coffee and sweets were served and tours of the building were encouraged. Though the building is fairly bare at the moment, a soft opening of classes is expected this summer term and full patronage is expected in the fall term.

Chinook Hall does not replace our Benton Center but is a new reach to connect the community.

Students of Linn-Benton, including those who are in the dual enrollment programs with OSU or WOU, will find accredited courses and community members will find opportunities to come together and learn.

The crowd comes together for Chinook Hall’s grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony.

Tony Lipaz, Board of Education Director, hosts the audience and welcomes each speaker.

Crowd favorite Rocky the Roadrunner poses for a portrait.

Jeff Davis, Director of the Benton Center, describes his work and leadership in the creation of Chinook Hall.

Chinook Hall, located at 931 NW Reiman Ave. Corvallis.

Sheldon Flom, Vice-President of Finances and Operations, comforts his granddaughter Ridley.

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A Springy Beach Cleanup Students and Faculty, SOLVE Oregon, and Members of HP Corvallis Gather to Clean Up Agate Beach in Newport STORY AND PHOTOS BY AVERY LEÓN-CASTILLO On Saturday, students and faculty went on a trip to Agate Beach, Newport, to partner with SOLVE Oregon, an organization aimed towards the betterment of the environment, and to help clear trash from the coastline.

The event was attended by over 20 SOLVE members, about 21 students and faculty, and over 50 employees of the HP located in Corvallis. LBCC provided a van and a shuttle bus for transportation and left bright and early at 8 a.m.

Members of the public also joined in when they saw what everybody was doing.

The weather on the coast was perfectly sunny with the right amount of wind and cloudiness so the event carried on cheerfully, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

HP provided breakfast with donuts from Death

By Donuts, bagels from Kinetic Bagels, and coffee and bottled water from Starbucks (all in Corvallis).

Some more weathered volunteers came extra prepared with their own supplies, and some did not.

However, SOLVE provided latex gloves of many sizes, plastic trash bags of the small and large variety, and colanders for sifting. Distance trash grabbers were BYO. They also gave instructions on procedures and what was safe, and what not to pick up.

At the end of the cleanup, LBCC bought pizza for students and faculty who volunteered and everybody got the chance to enter the hours into Noblehour, the student-run volunteer webpage.

HP brought beanies and coupon cards for one free brew draft at Rogue Nation Brewery.

The Student Leadership Council will be hosting another park cleanup on Friday, May 6 from noon to 3 p.m. at Waverly Park in Albany. You can also contact Sawyer Brubaker, the SLC’s volunteer coordinator at getinvolved@linnbenton.edu, or the SLC’s Program Assistant, Amanda Mendell at mendela@linnbenton.edu for further information.

Rachel Biscoe (left), Morgan Sylvia, Cameron Wright and Zeph Portukalian, all members of the SLC, strike a celebration pose with their most recent find during the Agate Beach Cleanup.

Below: A group of computer technicians from HP walk across the beach with their pup, helping make Newport's environment a little prettier.

Morgan Sylvia (left), Zeph Portukalian and Rachel Biscoe find a torn piece of fabric, possibly a dress, in a ravine on Agate Beach.

Javier, with LBCC, and two programmers from HP in Corvallis grab some bagels, donuts, and fresh coffee provided by HP.

Sharon Rodgers and a volunteer safety specialist from SOLVE instruct the group on safety measures and what equipment they should use.

Rachel Biscoe and Morgan Sylvia debate about what they just found. The verdict was a bell pepper as they found more strewn about on the dune.

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Putting Pen to Paper Student Poet Laureate Sophia Griffith Gives Her Take on All Things Verse STORY BY LEAH BIESACK As National Poetry Month melodically comes to a close, we wanted to showcase our talented, insightful, and compassionate student poet laureate Sophia Griffith. We were thrilled to have the opportunity to do an in-depth feature on Griffith in fall of 2021, “The Pen is Mightiest At Building Community,” and would be remiss if we didn’t check in with her now, during the month of eating, sleeping, and breathing all things poetry. Griffith graced us with her thoughts on verse, the high points of her position, and her tip-top reading recommendations.

Why poetry? What about poetry draws you in as opposed to other genres?

I found interest in poetry through a class in high school actually. It felt like a way that I could use the writing skills that I put into stories at the time to better use. My stories usually contained in-depth, deeply metaphorical descriptions that were honestly more fit for the medium of poetry. Plus, the community of people that I joined who really loved poetry was so inviting and gave me great advice and support.

Do you enjoy reading your poetry, or do you prefer to write it for yourself?

I love to read and write poetry! The thing

I enjoy most is listening to people perform poetry, I think it gives it more depth.

What has been a highlight of your time holding the poet laureate position?

The highlight has been running the poetry club. I get to listen to people's very unique insights into why they love poetry and their different ways of creating it. This has created close bonds between us in this time that is marked by extreme separation.

What advice do you give to someone thinking about dipping their toe into the poetry world?

I would recommend thinking deeply about what styles of writing you enjoy reading and why you enjoy them, researching different devices and poetry formats, and not taking it all too seriously because poetry is supposed to be fun, at the end of the day.

Any favorite poets/poetry compilations at the moment?

Ahh! So many! Neil Hilborn and Shane Koyczan will always be my favorite poets.

For collections, I recommend “Becoming the Villainess” by Jeannine Hall Gailey and “The Lumberjack's Dove” by GennaRose Nethercott.

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Poet Laureate Sophia Griffith speaks at the Chinook Hall ribbon cutting ceremony.

Dreams of flame Dreams of fire bending to my will. I am the circus fire breather, watch and be astonished.

Dreams of magic Dreams of gardens grown by giants and faeries living in tulip cups Dreams of words, endless words, fitting them together like pieces of glass from a mirror…

Dreams of Arson Dreams of Blood Dreams of puppet strings Dreams of he's coming to get me Dreams of he probably knows where you live somehow.

Dreams of helpless hurt And they say You shouted in your sleep last night You look so tired If he did this it will probably only escalate You should forgive There weren't only bad parts there were good ones too What did you dream about?

I long for Dreams of closing doors Dreams of erasing Dreams of breaking glass that I don't bother to pick up because I know it will cut my hands DREAMS BY SOPHIA GRIFFITH

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How to Visit San Francisco in a Day STORY BY BRENDA AUTRY

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an Francisco is an amazing city with so much to see and do. It's one of my favorite places to spend a day exploring. But with an 8 1/2 hour drive between my home and the Golden Gate, it's not realistic to drive down for the day. But thanks to the Eugene Airport and United Airlines you can take a day trip to San Francisco from Eugene, Oregon for just about $100 per person that's cheaper than driving!

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nited Airlines makes it so easy to take a day trip to San Francisco from Eugene. Every Saturday, they run an early morning non-stop flight and late night non-stop return flight between Eugene Airport and San Francisco Airport. The cost for the basic economy (no carry-on, seat selection, changes or cancellations) is just around $100 per person. With gas prices so high right now, that’s way cheaper than driving!

Eugene Airport is such an easy airport for early morning flights. Long-term parking ($16/day) is right outside the entrance, and economy parking ($10/ day) is just a five minute walk. Security is always super fast with short lines. And the terminal is only a five minute walk from the exterior doors. This means you can park, get through security, and be seated at your gate in under 20 minutes - Amazing.

that has options for pretty much anyone.

Whether you’re into culture, food, architecture, sports, or outdoor activities, there’s plenty for one to explore.

Get Outside Although not Southern California warm, the weather in San Francisco usually has Oregon beat during the colder months making this a great place to get outside and catch a sun break. San Francisco is full of beautiful parks - like Golden Gate Park which rivals Central Park in Manhattan. There are several beaches that can be easily reached from downtown and make a great place to relax and enjoy the beautiful coastline.

There are also several options for hiking trails right within the city. Or, if you just want to walk around the city enjoying the sun, that’s fun too!

Explore Art and Culture Although good weather is more plentiful, it’s never guaranteed. So, if you find yourself arriving on a less than beautiful day, have no fear, there’s still lots to enjoy. San Francisco has several amazing museums that make for a great escape from the rain or wind. Some of San Francisco’s must see museums include: ­­ The Aquarium of the Bay — — California Academy of Sciences — Asian Art Museum — de Young Museum — San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA)

—Exploratorium

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ondering why you’d even want to take a day trip to San Francisco from Eugene in the first place? Well, let me tell you there’s tons of reasons!

San Francisco is a pretty diverse city

If the weather is nice and you want to explore outside the four walls of a museum, San Francisco offers so many different neighborhoods to explore the different cultures that make up this incredible city. One of my favorite things to do is visit the different neighborhoods and try some of the food!

The neighborhoods you can’t miss are: — Chinatown — North Beach — aka Little Italy

— Mission District — influenced by Mexican culture — The Castro – heart of the LGBTQ+ community — Japantown — Little Saigon — Haight Ashbury — hippie culture Visit the Landmarks San Francisco is full of famous landmarks. You could easily spend a day exploring iconic sites like: — The Golden Gate Bridge — ­ Admire the structure from below, or walk across it!

— The Cable Cars — Riding up the steep hills of Hyde Street is a must!

— Alcatraz — Take a boat over for an Alcatraz Island Tour.

— Fisherman’s Wharf — Look through dozens of shops, sample some sour dough, and take a ride on the carousel.

— Palace of Fine Arts — Glory at the beauty of the last remaining structure from the 1915 Panama Pacific Exposition.

— Golden Gate Park — Explore gardens, museums, or just take a stroll.

— Ghirardelli Square — Enjoy a little something sweet!

— Oracle Park — Home of the San Francisco Giants Visit an Amusement Park Looking for a little more thrills on your day trip to San Francisco? Check out one of these five amusement parks just a short drive from SFO: — Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, Vallejo — Six Flags Hurricane Harbor, Concord — California’s Great America, San Francisco

— Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Santa Cruz

— Raging Waters, San Jose Explore Outside San Francisco There are so many unique and cool places to explore just outside the city. If you want to rent a car you can easily take a drive to one of the surrounding areas

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System that operates trains to and from SFO every 10-15 minutes. There is a BART station right at the airport in the international terminal which is just a short walk from the United Airlines’ terminal. The ride into town takes about 40 minutes and will cost you just under $10. You must have a Clipper Card to ride Bart. You can download one right into your Apple Wallet on iPhone, through the Clipper app, or purchase one from the machines at the station for $3.

SamTrans Public Bus The cheapest option to get to and from SFO is the SamTrans Bus. Routes 292 and 398 stop directly at airport terminals.

These routes run north into downtown, and south as far as Palo Alto. The fare is just $2.25, and the ride takes about an hour. The downside is the bus only stops at SFO once per hour, so you may have to wait a bit.

and spend your day exploring something new like: ­— ­Wine tasting in Napa Valley — Visit Santa Cruz and the Beach Boardwalk —Go hiking in the Muir Woods — Visit the seaside towns of Carmel and Monterey — Explore Half-Moon Bay — Drive down the coast to Big Sur Even though there is enough here to fill several days of exploring, and you could easily fly or drive down and spend a long weekend or even a week in San Francisco, there's just something about the freedom of a day trip. Walking on a plane with just a day bag, not worrying about packing an overnight bag, or finding a hotel, and knowing that I'll be sleeping in my own bed that night...

Priceless!

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an Francisco Airports have many options for transportation into the city and the surrounding areas.

If you’re just staying in the city for the day, I highly recommend you use public transportation as parking in San Francisco can be a nightmare and so expensive. Here are some of your transportation options: Uber/Lyft Taking an Uber or Lyft is the fastest way to get into the city. Because the arrival flight on this day trip itinerary lands around 7:30 p.m., it’s also an affordable option! I used Uber on my last trip and the 30 minute ride to the Ferry Building cost just $29. Be aware though, the return trip will likely be more expensive due to traffic, and other variables may affect this price as well. Check the prices when you land, but if you’re on a budget have a backup plan.

BART BART is the Bay Area Rapid Transit

Renting a Car Renting a car is great if you’re planning on spending your day outside the city.

Otherwise, I wouldn’t recommend it.

Inside the city, parking is expensive and hard to find and you’re better off using public transportation.

Getting Around the City Once you're in the city you'll see that San Francisco is actually pretty big. Although many areas are walkable, going between neighborhoods and districts will require means other than your feet.

Public Transportation San Francisco has two main transportations companies: BART and MUNI. Although BART runs the trains to and from SFO, and to other locations outside the city, MUNI runs the buses, subways, street cars and cable cars inside the city.

A day pass for MUNI is really cheap - just $5! This will cover all your transportation for a 24-hour period, except the cable cars. If you want the true San Francisco experience of riding the cable car up the steep incline of Hyde Street, you’ll need a cable car ticket for $8 per ride. Or, you can buy a 1-Day Passport for MUNI which includes unlimited cable car rides as well. The Passport costs $13 if you buy on the mobile app, or $23 if you buy at a station.

Ride-Sharing Apps Uber and Lyft are plentiful inside the city San Francisco is the birthplace of Uber and ride sharing after all. Though traffic can highly impact the effectiveness of driving through the city at certain times of the day.

When traffic is bad, using Bird and Lime electric scooters and bikes can be a great way to get somewhere quickly.

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Next time you want to get away for just the day, consider a day trip to San Francisco from Eugene. I bet you'll love it.

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Don’t Be Afraid to Bend 10 Aventures to Have In Bend PHOTO: BRENDA AUTRY

Diablo Lake, Cascade Lakes Highway.

STORY BY BRENDA AUTRY

admire the views.

Bend may be a little town nestled in the foothills of the Cascades, but what it lacks in size it makes up for in experiences.

Outdoor adventures are definitely one of the best things to do in Bend.

Long touted as Oregon’s gateway PHOTO: BRENDA AUTRY to outdoor adventure, Bend is a great Smith Rock State Park. place for hiking, kayaking, skiing, spelunking, rock climbing, and so much Visit Smith Rock State Park more! Bend is also home to some great Smith Rock State Park is a haven for shopping, world class golf courses, craft rock climbers. People travel from all breweries, and delicious dining. over the world to conquer the 650 acres With so many options to choose of sheer rock faces. There are climbing from, it can be hard to know where to routes to suit almost any style. start. So, here are recommendations for If, like me, climbing isn’t your the 10 best things to do in Bend: thing, the park has plenty of hiking trails to choose from. The Smith River, dramatically cutting through the center Try a Craft Brew Considering the fact that there are of the towering red rock faces, is also less than 100,000 people living in the a favorite capture for photographers to city, the number of breweries it hosts add to their collection.

- currently 22 - is pretty impressive.

That’s about one brewery for every Float Down the Deschutes River 4,500 residents!

One of my favorite things about Not only are the breweries plentiful, Bend in the summer time is floating unique, and entertaining, they’re also down the Deschutes River right through really good. Deschutes Brewery, one of the middle of town. You can float all the original breweries in Bend, was just the way from Riverbend Park to Drake recognized as Brewery of the Year and Park which takes about 2 hours. Before also took home 3 of 5 gold medals in the reaching Drake Park there’s a short 2022 International Beer Competition. whitewater section at Bend Whitewater Some of my favorite brew pubs to Park which features a series of 12 drops. If stop in for a flight include: you want, you can bypass the whitewater — Bend Brewing Company by getting out and walking around.

— Deschutes Brewing - Tasting Room You can rent floats from Tumalo and Tours Creek Kayak & Canoe between 10 a.m.

— Goodlife Brewing Company and 4:30 p.m. for $21. This includes an all day ticket for the shuttle which runs Want to try even more? Follow from Drake Park and back to the park the Bend Ale Trail and find beervana. and cloat location so you can float down Remember to always drink responsibly. the river all day long.

Take a Hike There are hundred, if not thousands, of miles of hiking trails within a short drive of Bend. The Three Sisters Wilderness, Deschutes National Forest, and Newberry National Volcanic Monument, offer some of the best hiking trails you’ll ever find.

Some hikes you should check out are: ­— Paulina Lake Loop — 7.5 miles — Tumalo Falls via Tumalo Creek Trail 6.5 miles — Green Lakes Trail — 9.1 miles — Pilot Butte — 1.8 miles and it’s right in the middle of town!

Take a Drive on the Cascade Lakes National Scenic Byway This 66 mile scenic byway is one of the most breathtaking roads you’ll ever drive on. Open from late spring/ early summer through late fall, the road winds through the Deschutes National Forest and Three Sisters Wilderness, passing crystal clear alpine lakes, with the majestic peaks of the Cascades serving as a constant backdrop.

From the byway you can access several trailheads, lakes and campgrounds. You can stop along your drive to hike, have a picnic, or just

Go Paddling On an Alpine Lake If you think driving down the Cascade Lake Scenic Byway is breathtaking, wait until you see the view from out on the water, Kayaking on Devils Lake! This route runs past some of the most pristine alpine lakes you’ll ever see. People travel from all over with their kayaks and stand-up paddle boards to paddle around Sparks, Elk, Devil and Hosmer Lakes. A little farther down the byway you’ll find several more small lakes as well as the larger Crane Prairie and Wickiup Reservoirs.

Because of the altitude these lakes stay freezing cold all year so you won’t find many swimmers. However, slowly paddling around the lakes, admiring the views of the cascades is a must while you’re here.

If you’re new to paddling, check out one of the many tours available with Wanderlust Tours. In the summer they offer both kayaking and canoe trips to many of the cascade lakes, moonlight and starlight canoe tours, and a Brews and Views Canoe Tour, where you can combine two of the best things to do in Bend!

Visit the Last Blockbuster in the U.S. Feeling nostalgic for those Friday nights in the 90’s and early 2000’s when you’d run to the video store in hopes of grabbing a copy of the latest release before it was gone? Well in Bend you can relive those days by visiting the last Blockbuster.

Still fully functional, you’ll find new releases and old favorites alike, available for rent just like in the goodold-days. No place to watch those DVD’s? No worries! You can still stop in, take a walk down memory lane, and grab a box of candy for the road.

Stay at a Resort Just a few minutes drive from downtown, you’ll find some of the most amazing resorts in Oregon. From luxury to family friendly, you’ll find things like indoor water parks, world class golf, and more outdoor activities than you can imagine.

Sunriver Resort is a sprawling, family-friendly resort located just 20 minutes from downtown, and just a

few minutes from the Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway, in the small resort town of Sunriver, and with a great view of Mt. Bachelor. Although Summer and Winter are the best times to visit for outdoor adventures, the resort has something to offer year-round.

The resort offers both lodge style rooms, and larger whole home vacation rentals/condos. We stayed in a lodge room and loved the large size, warm fireplace and giant patio complete with rocking chairs and amazing views of Mt. Bachelor over the golf course. There are several outdoor hot tubs spaced throughout the property and a giant indoor water park complete with a lazy river, water slide, and a giant spa tub.

The other resorts you should consider are: ­— Tetherow — Brasada Ranch — Pronghorn Resort Go Shopping If you’re ready for a break from all the adventure, or you just want to give your wallet a workout, Bend offers several options for a day of shopping. Downtown Bend is full of unique boutiques, one of a kind artisan shops, art galleries, coffee shops, and loads of eateries - there’s also a brew pub or two! If you happen to be visiting the first friday of the month, make sure you stop by downtown for Bend’s First Friday Art Walk.

If you want name brands, head over to the Bend Factory Stores or the Old Mill District. There you’ll find stores like: REI (have to fuel those adventures!), Columbia, Lululemon, Sephora, Nike and much more! (And don’t forget, Oregon has no sales tax!)

The Old Mill District also has several dining options and a cinema if you’d like to catch a show.

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Mt. Bachelor from Crane Prairie Reservoir.

Visit Mt. Bachelor If you’re visiting during the winter months, chances are you’re here for the pow! Less than an hour from Bend, Mt. Bachelor Ski Resort offers world class skiing, snowboarding, and much more!

If you’re new to skiing, check out the Ski & Ride School for both private and group lessons.

Or, if skiing and snowboarding aren’t your things, Mt. Bachelor has several other activities to choose from!

Check out the Snowblast Tubing Park, go for a ride on a dog sled, or book a snowshoe tour.

With so many adventures to be had, anytime is a great time to explore Bend.

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SPORTS/A&E

Beaks Split Saturday Games STORY BY CARSYN MEYERS The Linn-Benton Baseball team split their doubleheader against Clark Community College on Saturday, April 23.

The Roadrunners moved to 23-8 on the season, and 10-4 in the NWAC South Region. The Penguins moved to 16-16 on the season, and 5-9 in the NWAC South Region.

In game one the Roadrunners defeated the Penguins 4-1. Rhett Larson picked up the win.

Larson didn't reciprocate his last two starts, but

he did only give up 1 run in 6 innings of work.

The Roadrunners offense picked up 2 runs in the bottom of the first and then extended their lead by adding two more runs in the seventh.

In game 2 the Penguins defeated the Roadrunners 1-0. The Roadrunners offense did a good job of putting runners in scoring position, but weren't able to capitalize. Penguins Dylan Waite went 6 scoreless innings and picked up the win.

Boone Rushgave up 1 run in the first inning and went on to throw 5 scoreless innings after.

Roadrunners Sit Second in NWAC South STORY BY CARSYN MEYERS The Linn-Benton Baseball team split their double header against Clark Community College on Sunday, April. 24.

The Roadrunners moved to 24-9 on the season, and 11-5 in the NWAC South Region. The Penguins moved to 17-17 on the season, and 6-10 in the NWAC South Region.

In game one the Roadrunners defeated the Penguins 4-0. Roadrunner Kian Hogan picked up the win, improving to 4-1 on the season. Hogan went 5 ⅔ scoreless innings giving up only 3 hits. Brady Baltus finished off the rest for the Beaks, going 3 ⅓ innings allowing no hits and 1 walk. This is the tenth

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shutout of the season for the Roadrunners, good enough for first in the NWAC. Offensively, Roadrunner Michael Soper picked up two RBI, including his second home run of the season; a solo shot to right field in the bottom of the eighth.

In game two the Penguins defeated the Roadrunners 4-1. Cade Reitzenstein picked up the win, improving to 3-0 on the year. Reitzenstein went 5 ⅔ innings giving up 1 run on 5 hits.

Roadrunner Ruben Cedillo picked up the run with a towering solo shot to left field. Cedillo's first home run of the year.

JJ Hoover, right, and Kaden Segel.

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DIRECTED BY: David Yates

STARRING: Eddie Redmayne, Jude Law, Mads Mikkelsen, Ezra Miller, Katherine Waterston and Dan Fogler RATED: PG-13)

OVERALL RATING: ★★★★ REVIEW BY

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FANTASTIC BEASTS: THE SECRETS OF DUMBLEDORE Another Great Outing

“Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore” is the third film in the “Fantastic Beasts” series, following 2016’s “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” and 2018’s “Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald.” As the third installment of this prequel to the “Harry Potter” series, the film marks an improvement over the second film, even if it doesn’t quite reach the same level of magic as the first.

The story takes place around 18 months after the events of the previous installment. As Newt Scamander (Eddie

Redmayne, “The Theory of Everything”) continues his research in Magizoology, he’s called upon by a young Albus Dumbledore (Jude Law) to help combat Gellert Grindelwald (Mads Mikkelsen), a follower of He-Who-Must-Not-BeNamed who seeks to start a war between wizards and non-magic users. This results in a chase around the world from Germany to Bhutan and everywhere in between over the course of 142 minutes.

Director David Yates, who helmed the previous two installments, as well as four of the eight main “Harry Potter”

films, continues to prove he’s more than capable of making a compelling period fantasy film on a $200 million budget.

Though the film does have tinges of YA drama that impacted the previous installment in 2018, its plot feels more coherent – the subplots complement the main story rather than clash with it. Even if the film is the third of five planned installments, nearly all the loose ends from the last movie are tied up by the time of the final battle in Bhutan.

The best aspects of the film remain the ones committed to the original premise:

a depiction of a part of the world that no longer exists and a bunch of magical beasts that never existed at all.

While the future of the Wizarding World franchise remains unclear, “Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore” marks a solid middle chapter in the series that’s at least worth watching, even if it’s not up to the same levels of magic as previous outings.

PUBLISHER: LucasArts (Original)/Aspyr Media (Remaster)

DEVELOPER: Krome Studios (Original)/Aspyr Media (Remaster) PLATFORM: Nintendo Switch RATED: T

OVERALL RATING: ★★★★★

STAR WARS: THE FORCE UNLEASHED This is the Switch Remaster You’re Looking For

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STEVEN PRYOR

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Upon its release in the year 2008, “Star Wars: The Force Unleashed” stood out among the many video games adapted from the “Star Wars” saga. Now, Aspyr Media, who have remastered several previous games in the franchise, have delivered another impressive remaster of a fan favorite title to the Nintendo Switch.

The story takes place chronologically between the events of “Revenge of the Sith” and “A New Hope,” dealing with the fall of the Old Republic and the rise of the Empire. Centered around a secret apprentice of Darth Vader known only as “Starkiller” (a name linked to the saga’s earliest drafts that has made recurring appearances ever since), the Empire’s will is carried out in hunting down the remaining Jedi Knights hiding throughout the galaxy.

While the plot may take some creative liberties with the saga’s canon (even before the previous expanded universe was placed into an alternate continuity after Disney purchased Lucasfilm), the real draw of the game –

both now and upon its original release – is the gameplay. The use of Force powers combines intuitive controls with an approach to in-game physics that’s still impressive, even today.

As the latest “Star Wars” title to join a growing list of remasters from Aspyr Media, the sound and picture quality present the game in the best release it’s seen to date. The game runs at 60 frames per second on both portable and docked modes, with resolution reaching 720p in the former and 1080p in the latter.

John WIlliams’ score sounds absolutely fantastic in this new version, and the game even includes a multiplayer mode where you can have lightsaber duels with characters throughout the saga.

With more remasters of past “Star Wars” games in the works from Aspyr (the developers have specifically expressed interest in remastering the classic “Star Wars: Rogue Squadron” for Nintendo 64), “Star Wars: The Force Unleashed” is another fantastic HD remaster on Switch that’s easy to recommend at a bargain price of $20 on the Nintendo eShop. This is the Switch remaster you’re looking for.

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