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Megan Javier, Staff Writer  Whether it be summer or winter, the Olympic games are known to catch the attention of people of all ages and interests. They were originally to take place from July 22, 2020, to August 9, 2020 but were cancelled due to the pandemic. The new and exciting Tokyo Olympic Games are now to be celebrated from July 23through August 8 of 2021. Tokyo is preparing for the 2021 Olympic Games in many ways, and it is quite impressive. In effect of the language barrier between Japan and the rest of the world, Japan has created an education program called "Education First (EF)" to "help the students and other locals learn the English language" and to "help them welcome visitors and talk about the rich cultures of Japan". We can predict that many tourists and people around the globe will be tuning in to their television or traveling as they do every year to watch the Olympic Games, which will allow Japan to take advantage of the attention they w...

Reilley Ciastko, Staff Writer 2020 has been a rough year, and even though it is ending soon, show lovers will never forget what 2020 has brought for many shows that a lot of people have watched since the very beginning. If you love Grey’s Anatomy, Supernatural, or Criminal Minds you know exactly what I am talking about. Grey’s Anatomy is streaming season 17 which is known to be their last, Supernatural ended the show November 19th, 2020, and Criminal Minds ended February 9th, 2020. I am an active lover of all these shows, so seeing them end was sad but also frustrating. I know that many people who have come up to me and said “Wow the ending of …. stunk” or said something like “They could have ended …. so much better”. This is a common thing to hear after a long show has ended. I mention Grey’s Anatomy, Supernatural, and Criminal Minds because they all have 15 or more seasons. While watching the ends of these shows it got me wondering, “It is so hard for writers to end something this lo...

Alanna Martinez, Staff Writer  There is a lot of free time during the holiday season with Christmas break and New Year's. If you are a music lover, but do not know what to watch, I've got the specials for you! Mariah Carey's Magical Christmas Special, The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday, and My Gift: A Christmas Special From Carrie Underwood are all great picks. If you love Mariah Carey, then the holiday special for you is clear. If you love country with a hint of pop music, then My Gift: A Christmas Special From Carrie Underwood is right for you. If you want a little bit of everything, The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday is the right mix you need to feel the holiday cheer. Every Christmas season, there are a few songs that everyone knows and has heard. By far, the most popular song is "All I Want For Christmas Is You" by Mariah Carey. Just in time for the holiday season, she has amazed us again with Mariah Carey's Magical Christmas Speci...

Reilley Ciastko, Staff Writer Just imagine the silence when LeBron went to shoot a free-throw or when Matthew Stafford went to throw a game winning touchdown, no fans. No one to keep the players motivated, cheer them on when they make an extraordinary play, and no one to boo them and get them back on their game. Unfortunately, the MLB post season did start out this way, and due to travel restrictions, they had to narrow down their list of 30 stadiums to only 4. No fans were allowed in the stadiums and the players weren’t even allowed to have a team celebration after someone hit a home run. Each player had to get a COVID test before each game, and coaches had to continue to take precautions such as wearing masks and practicing social distancing. It’s hard when you’re a coach to not walk up face-to-face with one of your players and give them the pep talk that they need, or to not run out to home plate after a homerun. These are the things that this global pandemic has taken away from pro...