The Commuter: April 7, 2022

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So Long for Now Spring Term Brings Lifted Mask Restrictions You can also find LBCC’s spring STORY BY AVERY term COVID education plan here.

LEÓN-CASTILLO It’s now week two of spring term. Since winter term ended, the COVID-19 mandates have changed within the state as well as LBCC. An Aviso System update email was sent out last Monday on the first day of this term. Here’s what it said: Welcome back from Spring Break!

As we transition into spring term, LBCC is following state guidance and making mask-wearing optional. Please be supportive of those who continue masking. Here are a few other reminders regarding COVID safety: If you have tested for COVID-19; AND, have been given positive results, please fill out the COVID-19 form, as we need to continue to monitor our campus for outbreaks.

If you test positive, regardless of your vaccine status, please isolate yourself for five (5) days and wear a well-fitting mask for five (5) additional days.

As a reminder, please do not come to campus if you have any COVID symptoms or if you are not feeling well.

You can find updated information on the LBCC COVID page throughout the term.

Kate Brown announced that she’d

be lifting the state-wide mask mandate for Oregon in accordance with Washington and California governors' decisions to do the same. Brown set the date for midnight on March 11.

LBCC’s Board of Education had made the decision earlier in winter term to keep the mandate until the term ended, which was officially March 18.

All Oregon school districts and colleges are now able to choose whether they want to continue the mandate. The date chosen fell on the Friday before schools go on spring break which was intentional just in case mandates changed in that week.

There are certain exceptions to the lift right now, but most of these are set to lift later in the season.

The federal law still requires masks on public transportation like buses, subways, trains, airplanes, ferries, and taxis. Because these are federally mandated, these don’t follow the state mandates. Businesses will also continue to have the choice whether or not to have a mandate in their stores.

The OHA, however, states

that they have no plans to lift mask mandates in healthcare settings, such as hospitals, doctor offices, dentist offices, urgent cares, birthing centers, rehab centers, assisted living and hospice housing, nursing facilities, and ambulatory surgical and care centers.

Vaccines have been mandated for childcare settings, teachers, and health care workers. These mandates are not set to lift anytime soon.

This is a guide to current vaccination guidelines.

Every individual in Oregon is currently free to choose whether they’d like to continue masking or not, except where it is still federally, as listed above.

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Come Visit LBCC! All Are Welcome at Linn-Benton Community College’s 'Explore LB' Open House Preview

BY LBCC NEWS SERVICE In its inaugural year for this event, Linn-Benton Community College (LBCC) will open its main campus to all those in the community for “Explore LB” college preview night on Thursday, April 14, from 5 to 7 p.m.

All those who attend the event will be eligible for a 1-credit tuition waiver to enroll in college this fall.

All those interested in exploring the college’s more than 85 degree and certificate programs are welcome to attend, regardless of where they are in their educational pursuits. Potential students will interact with faculty and staff representing top LBCC programs in Healthcare, Agriculture, Business, Applied Industrial Technology Arts & Humanities, Education & Social Services, and Science & Engineering.

Guests will view class demonstrations,

tour LBCC campus spaces and more.

In addition, the event features the following: — Student Life and Leadership ­ representatives will be on hand to answer questions about what it is like to be an LBCC student, including how to get involved with clubs, sports, and co-curricular groups.

— Advisors and support staff ­­ will be available to answer any questions about resources available for students, including financial aid, accommodations, tutoring, dual enrollment with OSU, and more.

— Admissions staff will help potential students apply for fall onsite. Applying is easy and free, and adds all those considering college to the college’s email system, which provides on-track advice for enrolling and accessing resources.

“Whether you are currently in the workforce and considering a career change, considering a next step after high school, or just curious about what your options are, we look forward to welcoming you,” said Jennifer Boehmer, executive director of Institutional Advancement. “LBCC offers affordable, high-quality options that will set you on the path to success – and we are here to help our community every step of the way.”

For more information, please www.linnbenton.edu/explore. visit Registration for this event is not necessary but encouraged in order for students to receive helpful reminders and information.

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Talk Is Cheap, But Valuable GRAPHICS: STORYSET VIA FREEPIK

STORY BY LEAH BIESACK March marked the season finale of winter term’s Self-Care Series put on by Co-Curricular Change Makers.

Previously addressing stress-relief topics such as journaling and our connections to music and sound, the Human Services co-curricular capped off the series with a session on venting and listening. This event took place 9 weeks into the term, in the dead of winter, during a pandemic, in a town that hardly seems capable of producing a decent chocolate chip cookie, so you can bet your full savings that we all had a lot to say.

Liz Pearce, Change Makers’ faculty advisor and LB professor extraordinaire, was accompanied by special guest Lisa Hoogesteger.

Hoogesteger works in academic advising as well as health and wellness outreach. (You may have seen her fantastic Wellness Wednesday columns in our very own Commuter!) Pearce opened the event by posing a question to all of us virtual attendees: Could we think of a time when we felt genuinely listened to and heard? What did it feel like to be listened to, and how could we tell that we were being heard?

After some quiet contemplating, Pearce invited us to share our answers informally; the Zoom chat filled up with key words like ‘validation,’ and ‘comfort.’ Some participants noted how effective it was when their listeners put their phones away during conversations, others said it was helpful when the focus wasn’t on fixing the situation, but rather when the emphasis was solely on the listening portion.

Likely, these points can resonate

Change Makers Hosts a Virtual Event on the Benefits of Venting and Listening with most people. (I had an ex who would prop his phone against the water carafe at restaurants while we were on dates, so it wasn’t too impossible for me to relate to the group’s findings.) That said, while we know how it feels to be listened to, do we, ourselves, know how to be good listeners? Are we problemsolvers by nature, and therefore immediately jump to fix the problem?

Are we true-blue empaths, and in turn try to relate our own experiences when someone else is sharing theirs?

Pearce put us into one-on-one break-out rooms, where we were given the opportunity to take turns talking and listening. The format was loose, able to be tailored and fitted to the participants’ desires and needs. Some guidelines of boundaries and respect were given at the start of the event, which set a safe and welcoming tone for the one-on-one sessions later on.

My partner and I didn’t waste any time on small talk, rather, we dove right into the deep, dark topics that had been

“My partner and I didn’t waste any time on small talk, rather, we dove right into the deep, dark topics that had been weighing on our respective minds.”

When taking us into the event, Hoogesteger reminded us that ‘our relationships are a series of conversations, and our words are our currency in connecting with each other.’

She pointed out that powerful listening stems directly from caring, which is what can be felt in those conversations, and is often demonstrated through eye contact and the ability to speak without being interrupted. And while these things may seem obvious, and we may think we know the basic skill of listening, our strengths and weaknesses become clear when we actively practice these skills.

Which is exactly what the attendants of this event did next.

weighing on our respective minds. The consensus? It was pretty easy to divulge our personal troubles to a stranger!

We both kept all the guidelines of listening at the forefront when sharing ourselves, which helped to cultivate an environment of safety and comfort.

As someone who’s been talking to therapists for the last two decades, I’ll jump at the chance to let a stranger know all my gritty issues, especially when the sliding scale is slid to

‘free.’ My partner said they, too, felt lighter after our mini session. However, no one's problems went away (can you believe it?). Death and heartbreak and betrayal and world hunger and climate change weren’t solved in those 20 minute sessions. And yet, we both left the Zoom room feeling a little more at ease.

Venting and being listened to won’t erase all of our issues, but it can offer us some comfort, validation, and clarity. It is with this powerful trilogy that we are afforded the breathing room necessary to move through our days in a lighter way. And with more light.

While the Change Makers will be focusing on recruitment and redefinition for spring term, keep an eye out for their presence at the LB Preview on April 14, as well as their contributions during Mental Health Awareness week.

If you’re interested in joining the co-curricular, they are absolutely accepting new members! Send Liz Pearce an email for all the juicy details: pearcel@linnbenton.edu.

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#standwithUkraine Community Members Rally to Show Their Support for Ukraine STORY AND PHOTOS BY SABRINA DEDEK Steve Bittner, principal of Santiam Christian High School in Corvallis, led a rally where community members gathered to show their support to Ukraine as Russia continues unprovoked attacks. Corvallis Sister City Association has accepted Uzhhorod, Ukraine, as our sister city since 1989. To donate to the association in assistance in efforts in relief for refugees of Uzhhorod, visit their page.

You can also reach out to Steve Bittner via his email, info@ nwstudentservices.com.

Bittner is connected to Ukraine; He and his daughters, now adults, have visited Corvallis’ sister city, Uzhhorod, many times. His oldest daughter, Hannah, married a man she met there, and they currently live in Corvallis.

Because of the recent attacks by Russia, Bittner and his family have gathered donations and purchased much needed supplies to protect and nourish the people of Ukraine.

His son in law, Mishia, took 500 pounds of supplies on a commercial flight to Ukraine.

Bittner collects the donations

personally. “I guarantee every penny goes to Ukraine,” he said. His Venmo (@steviethevagabond) is the easiest way to donate.

Medical supplies were donated from medical professionals in our community and some from the Sister Cities Association. Additionally, they sent protection supplies, such as kevlar vests. Knee pads and shoulder pads were purchased in Berlin, and were also sent to Ukraine.

The kindness of people engaging and showing generosity has been an awakening experience to Bittner. A teacher at Santiam Christian donated a check for $400, and her four boys contributed an extra $120 of their earned money.

Hannah recently traveled to Ukraine with 9 bags of medical supplies.

Unfortunately, seven is the limit for one person to travel with and she was going to be charged $1800 for the extra two bags. A patron at the next window noticed the exchange and demanded he pay her added fees so she could use the money for more goodwill.

Steve Bittner shows a photo of his daughter Hannah with bags of medical supplies on her way to Ukraine.

Corvallis community members stand in support of Ukraine, donning sunflowers in representation of Ukraine’s largest export.

People gather at the Benton County Courthouse in support of Corvallis sister city and local heritage.

Gathering in support of Ukraine, people wave to passing cars and brandish their signage outside the courthouse.

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One for the Dogs Annual Dog Show Is Back After Pandemic Gap STORY AND PHOTOS BY HATHAI SANGSUPAN

Carbon, a Pembroke Welsh Corgi, on the agility A-frame accompanied by owner, Amy Denton.

A pup and owner connect while waiting to compete in the small dog agility trials.

Dog flying over one of the final hurdles of the agility course while the owner looks on.

For three days the Linn County Expo Center had well and truly gone to the dogs.

On the lawn, dog owners walked their bullmastiffs, Scottish terriers, coiffed poodles, and St. Bernards in embroidered drool bibs.

Inside the Expo Hall and Santiam Building show boxers and samoyeds pranced and posed for judges.

Meanwhile in the Calapooia Arena, German shepherds, border collies, pugs and corgis demonstrated their agility by weaving in and out of obstacles, walking over seesaws, and leaping over hurdles.

After a one year absence due to the challenges of COVID-19, the Linn County Kennel Club Dog Show returned to the Linn County Fair and Expo Center. The schedule of events was packed for the entire three-day show. Each day more than 1,500 dogs were judged for conformation (how well they conformed to the standards of their breed), or competed in obedience, rally, or agility trials. Activities were held in all four buildings of the Expo Center.

Susie Shearer, the Linn County Kennel Club president, said that in addition to creating fun and community among dog owners and dogs, the show raises money to fund the club’s activities and donations each year. The club provides dog owners with services such as free eight-week obedience and new puppy classes. They also provide scholarships to Oregon State University veterinary students and donate to a number local nonprofit organizations and their events.

Shearer said that dog shows also provide an economic boost to the community by attracting people from long distances. She cited an American Kennel Club study that found that exhibitors at AKC dog shows spend an average of $512 per show weekend and can inject more than $1.5 million into the local community.

One such long-distance traveler to the show was Amy Denton, 65. She drove nine hours from Omak, Washington to compete in agility trials with her Pembroke Welsh Corgi, Carbon. Denton has shown

Boxers await judging for conformation ­— how well they conform to the standards of their breed.

and competed with her dogs for more than 40 years.

During that time the farthest she has ever driven for a show was Missouri.

Denton said, “I like the activity because I love my dogs. I have five corgis … and they’re a big part of our lives and they seem to enjoy it.”

Stacy Dickinson, in her late-40s, has been showing dogs for more than 20 years. She said she continues because, “I like the relationship it creates. It’s something special that you do with your dog … and they’re beautiful dogs so you show them off!”

Running the shows, however, requires an army of volunteers. Usually they are gleaned from the ranks of the people who show their dogs, but according to Shearer “a lot of the people who show are older and dog shows are kind of fading.

We want to get young people showing, but they’re more interested in videos.”

Four-month-old Pekingnese, Lionel, took first prize for the Toy Group for puppies.

Jesse Questchke, 33, the Obedience and Rally chairperson agrees. “I am fresh blood, and a lot of clubs are looking for young people to join. A lot of clubs are aging.”

This is a problem in part, Questchke said, because the show requires that some volunteers serve as “stewards” that can do physically demanding jobs such as setting up agility equipment to match dog heights and re-setting competition fields between trials.

Recently, Questchke was able to enlist the help of some teen volunteer stewards from the 4-H club, Guide Dogs for the Blind-Corvallis. One volunteer, Jesse Lalley, 16, is in the process of training her third puppy as a guide dog but this was her first time at a dog show. It was clear that she was already hooked.

“It’s amazing! I love watching all the dogs. It’s definitely different than what I imagine because I’ve never been to anything like it before, … especially watching the obedience trials. I feel like my guide dogs are learning to do half of this stuff,” said Lalley. “I’m definitely going to be stewarding again in the future!”

The dog show also has a mission to help improve the health of individual dogs and their breeds. Over the weekend the show hosts eye and cardiac veterinary clinics. According to Gail Hill, 77, chair of the Eye Veterinary Clinic, the clinics are “a low-cost way for a whole lot of dogs to be screened all at once” for potential genetic disorders by a specialist from the OSU College of Veterinary Medicine.

Hill, who is also a volunteer, says that the dog show is “a labor of love.” She said it shows that “there are so many different kinds of ways that we human beings connect with these animals. We’ve been hanging out with these guys for 100,000 or more years. For some of us they are an integral part of our existence.”

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How Much Wood Can You Chuck?

OSU Forestry Logging Competition Lives On

In the power buck event competitors compete to see who can use a chainsaw to cut through a log the most quickly and accurately.

STORY AND PHOTOS BY HATHAI SANGSUPAN On a drizzly afternoon the OSU Logging Sports Arena in the Peavy Arboretum was alive with young men and women competing to see who was the fastest at sawing and chopping through thick logs of wood, quickest at leaping over an obstacle course and setting logging equipment, most accurate at flinging axes and tossing small logs, and able to stay balanced longest atop a rotating log floating in frigid water. Despite the damp and chill, a small but enthusiastic crowd of onlookers cheered the athletes on.

The Forestry Club Logging Sports Competition was an interclub meet hosted by the OSU Forestry Club Logging Sports Team. The Logging Sports Team travels each year to compete against other teams from throughout the Western U.S. This competition, however, was small and included competitors from clubs in the OSU College of Forestry.

It provided participants with the opportunity to experience a wide range of events. The public was also welcome to observe and learn about timber sports.

In the pulp toss, competitors try to throw small logs so that they land inside two standing poles for points.

The burling event in which two contestants battle it out to see who can stand on a rotating log in the water for the longest.

Logging Sports Captain Maddie Thompson directs the competition.

Competitors in the choker race run and leap over logs on an obstacle course while carrying a piece of logging equipment known as a choker.

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STORY AND PHOTOS BY LOGAN HANNIGAN-DOWNS COOS BAY — The Philomath High School girls and Cascade High School boys basketball teams both won their 4A state basketball championship games on March 12 at Marshfield High School in Coos Bay. Both teams are in the Oregon West Conference, which is considered one of the most competitive leagues in 4A sports. This was Philomath’s first championship since 2000 and Cascade’s first since 1974.

Cascade head coach Calvin Milan holds a state championship trophy.

Philomath's student section reacts after a basket.

The Philomath girls basketball team celebrates together after their first state championship since 2000.

The Philomath girls basketball team celebrates on the floor after defeating Corbett 46-35.

Philomath Girls Basketball Head Coach Ben Silva smiles after cutting down the net.

The Cascade Boys Basketball team showers head coach Calvin Molan in water after winning the state championship in 4A boys basketball.

New Men's Head Basketball Coach

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Linn-Benton Community College has hired Todd Zimmermann as its next men's basketball head coach, Director of Athletics Mark Majeski announced today.

Zimmermann will begin his new role immediately.

Zimmermann, a full-time teacher at West Albany High School, spent eight seasons as head coach of the Bulldogs boys basketball program from 20072015. In 2016 he joined the Roadrunners' staff under head coach Everett Hartman as associate head coach through 2019.

"Todd not only has a background and history of coaching success, but he has rebuilt programs into championship contenders," Majeski said. "His passion and knowledge of the game will breathe new life into our program, and his deep connections to the Albany and surrounding communities will be a strong asset moving forward."

Prior to West Albany, Zimmermann taught and coached at Pendleton High School from 1998 - 2007.

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WNIT Run for Young Beavs STORY AND PHOTOS BY LOGAN HANNIGAN-DOWNS The Oregon State Women’s basketball team made a strong run through the WNIT tournament. They defeated Long Beach State, Portland State, and New Mexico and eventually lost to UCLA in the Elite 8. The team has participated in the past 7 NCAA Tournaments and will look to get back during the 2022-23 season.

Tailia Von Oedlhffen celebrates Oregon State's victory.

New Mexico Lobos players celebrate a 3 point shot by a teammate.

Oregon State's bench watches one of their teammates shoot freethrows.

Oregon States Jelena Mitrovic goes for a shot as New Mexico's LaTascya Duff ties to block her during the WNIT round of 32 on Thursday, March 24 at Oregon State.

Oregon State's bench reacts to a non foul call.

Preparing for World Track and Field The Oregon Ducks 4x100m relay team runs their victory lap after winning their race at the Hayward Premiere.

Ella Knott prepares to throw the Javelin during the Women's Javelin competition.

STORY AND PHOTOS BY LOGAN HANNIGAN-DOWNS EUGENE — The Hayward Premier Track and Field Meet was held on April 1 and April 2 at Hayward Field in Eugene. It is the first of 12 meets that will be held at the venue, which culminate with the World Track and Field Championships on July 15-24. It will be the first time the event will be held in the United States.

Dominique Ruotolo lands in the sand during the Women's Long Jump.

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Trees and Flowers are A-bloom During a Relaxing Spring Break STORY AND PHOTOS BY AVERY LEÓN-CASTILLO In the Luckiamute Landing State Natural Area, which is located in Albany on NW Buena Vista road, there is so much nature getting ready to jump into spring and summer after a cold winter. The area is 600-acres of “riparian forest” which is to say where the forest meets bodies of water. The body of water here is where the Luckiamute River and Santiam River conjoin to the Willamette River.

The area is also the location of the Luckiamute Landing Project, which is trying to restore the natural floodplains of the region. There is hiking, fishing, paddleboarding and water-play in certain areas, as well as camping and lunch spots here.

There are areas around the pond which are completely off limits due to it being used to help restore the population of Western Pond Turtles, which are

currently on Oregon’s “Sensitive Species” list. You can sometimes see them sunning themselves in these areas, if you’re quiet and lucky enough to.

The park’s hike is more of a walk; It’s a beautiful view, especially if you go on a clear day or with few clouds in the sky. There is lots of space to sit by the water and have a nice picnic, though be sure to clean up after yourself, don’t litter, and don’t feed the animals!

You will be bound to be joined by some birds, bugs, and more. The flora here is magnificent. There’s an abundance of cherry blossoms, Oregon grape, and oak trees as well as little field flowers.

During this time, if you’re paying attention, you will also find a few empty wasp eggs; these only grow on oak trees.

Make sure to check out the landing, bring some friends, and maybe a camera!

The view of a tributary to the Luckiamute River which is a tributary to the Willamette River.

A stray branch from a cherry blossom tree in the Luckiamute State Natural Landing.

A bystander uses the day use designated area to fish.

There is another portion of this pond, however, it is not available to use because the species of turtles that are living in the area are going extinct and that specific area is for rehabilitating them.

A green stink bug, resting on a wasp 'gall.' These grow on oak trees.

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On Top of the World Imagine Dragons Brings High Energy to Oregon STORY AND PHOTOS BY LOGAN HANNIGAN-DOWNS PORTLAND — Imagine Dragons performed in front of an estimated crowd of 15,000-17,000 on March 9 at the Moda Center in Portland. Concert goers were treated to Dan Reynold’s incredible vocal range, lots of confetti, and the high-energy sound of Imagine Dragons, which includes one of their popular songs, On Top of the World.

Imagine Dragons Lead Singer Dan Reynolds performs during the band's concert.

Confetti showers the audience.

Dan Reynolds sings during the Imagine Dragons concert in Portland, OR.

Daniel Wayne Sermon, the lead guitarist for Imagine Dragons seemingly enjoying the moment.

Dan Reynolds walks the stage with a pep in his step.

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DIRECTOR: Domee Shi

STARRING THE VOICES OF: Rosalie Chiang, Sandra Oh, Ava Morse, Hyein Park, Maitreyi Ramakrishnan and Orion Lee RATED: PG OVERALL RATING:

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“Turning Red” is the latest featurelength animated film from Pixar, and the third to be a Disney Plus exclusive after 2020’s “Soul” and 2021’s “Luca.”

Marking the feature directorial debut of Domee Shi (who previously directed the animated Pixar short “Bao” in 2018), the film presents a hilarious and brutally honest coming-of-age story that adds to a long line of acclaimed animated movies.

Set in Toronto, Canada in the year 2002; the story follows 13-year-old Meilin Lee (voice of Rosalie Chang).

Dealing with all the challenges that

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entails, things are further complicated by Meilin turning into a massive red panda whenever she’s in a strong emotional state- something that happens frequently at that age. With the help of her mother Ming (voice of Sandra Oh) and her friends Miriam (voice of Ava Morse), Priya (voice of Maitreyi Ramakrishnan) and Abby (voice of Hyein Park); Meiling must master her inner self to honor her family legacy and make the concert for her favorite boy band in another masterful

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animated film from Pixar.

The animation and story take stylistic cues from classic anime such as “Sailor Moon” and “Ranma ½,” with the color palette and character expressions blending the best elements of east and west. Without spoiling anything, Meilin’s character arc is as hilarious as it is emotionally earnest. Domee Shi has crafted an engaging script alongside fellow first-timers Julia Cho and Sarah

Streicher, and the music blends the fictional pop group “4-Town” with a riveting score from Ludwig Goransson (“Creed,” “Black Panther,” “The Book of Boba Fett”).

As their third feature-length Pixar film to be a Disney Plus exclusive, “Turning Red” is an easy recommendation as an animated film that’s sure to turn anyone who watches it a joyous shade of crimson.

Throughout the lifecycle of the Nintendo 64, numerous racing games saw release on the console.

While many of them have gone on to become beloved classics to this day, one in particular has made a long-awaited return via the Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack: “F-Zero X.” First seeing release in the year 1998, this sequel to the original 1991 “F-Zero” for the Super Nintendo is another welcome addition to Nintendo 64 Online.

Building on what was done in the original game, this title used the N64 hardware to reach a then-unprecedented graphical framerate of 60 frames per second; which still stands as impressive visual feat even today. Captain Falcon and the other racers in the game can reach speeds in their vehicles in excess of 1,000 kilometers per hour (about 621.4 miles per hour).

The sense of speed, combined with a variety of elaborate track designs marks a test of skill that easily makes for one of the best racing games on the N64; well worth its inclusion in the Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack.

One word of advice to new players- the game is no cakewalk, even on lower difficulty settings for the grand prix modes. That said, any player who wants a challenge; along with fans of previous releases of the game should feel right at home. Though the series hasn’t seen a new installment released since era of the Gamecube and Game Boy Advance; it still remains a fan favorite.

With more Nintendo 64 titles coming in the near future, “F-Zero X” remains an engaging “high-speed race across the galaxy” after more than 20 years; well worth playing for those who have the Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack.

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BY LEAH BIESACK

Normal People, Sally Rooney Infuriatingly bad writing. Quick read.

Pudd’nhead Wilson, Mark Twain Twin trope set on high.

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Chrysalis, Ray Bradbury Beachy setting. Not beachy tone.

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