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Male Athletes Of The Year

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Male Athletes Of The Year

Dominic Lima-Hernandez  & Madelynn Foulkrod
Staff Writers

Ruben Lopez and Victor Plesco have been rewarded with the honorable title of male athletes of the year due to their hard-work and dedication towards their respective sports team.

Male athlete of the year is a very respectable title, and the two men who have earned this nobility are surely deserving of it. Victor Plesco of Mission Viejo High’s water polo team, and Ruben Lopez of Mission’s football, track, and lacrosse team, have both dedicated a large portion of their time in highschool towards their individual sports. The title of male athlete of the year is one to be praised, and it is truly Plesco and Lopez’s efforts that have earned them this sort of recognition. We asked a few questions to Ruben Lopez and Victor Plesco. The first set of questions were asked to Ruben Lopez and the second to Victor Plesco. 

  • Q:When asked what were some personal goals you had for yourself this year?
  •  Ruben’s response was “Well I try to prioritize school first and then sports. Without the grades I have, I would be nowhere. I then put everything else into athletics with football, track, lacrosse, and lifting. Try to stay competitive and in shape year round for all my sports.”
  • Q: How did covid affect your football/track season? 
  • A: “Covid messed up things schedule wise. I didn’t end up going to CIF for track because football was at the same time. Also was a lot on my body physically but at the end of the day got things done.”
  • Q: Favorite high school sports memory?
  • A. “Favorite High School memory was beating San Clemente at home, senior year after losing to them the year before.”
  • Q: What are your goals for playing football in college?
  • A: “I plan on playing football in college. Currently committed to playing football at the University of San Diego. Really excited to get out there and compete and do the best I can to make the team better.”
  • Q: How did you balance sports and school?
  • A: “Balancing school and sports definitely got easier overtime. It really just comes down to effort with grades and sports. If you have a reason to keep good grades you will push yourself to make sure you maintain good grades or else there is no sports.”
  • Q: What were the most challenging moments you had to overcome (injuries, mental health etc…) 
  • A: “I was very blessed to be healthy all four years with no major injuries. While mental health was making sure to stay positive through anything. No matter how hard things may have gotten. You need to understand you may make mistakes, which is ok. But learn from them and move on, don’t make them twice. While also making sure you  have fun! If you don’t enjoy what you are doing, you will be metally drained and have no drive to keep doing what you do.”

The following questions were for Victor Plesco

  • Q: What challenges did you face during covid?
  • A: “During covid I had to take into account the safety of my elderly grandma when training, so I chose to work out a socially-distanced training plan with  the team, swimming with Nadadores and taking extra precautions during practice.
  • Q: What was your favorite water polo memory?
  • A: “My favorite polo memory is the Hungary trip we took before my sophomore year, especially this one day after an Oregon concert when there was a serious downpour and we all had to run back to the hotel, with everyone’s stuff being soaked and the blow-dryers burning out from us trying to dry out clothing.”
  • Q: What does it mean to you to be the scholar athlete of the year?
  • A: “I feel pretty flattered to be scholar athlete of the year, especially knowing there’s some athletes at the school that are in 3 sports every year. I’m glad that I put in the time to do well in classes and sports, and the scholar athlete is one of those rewards that came out of the effort over the years.”
  • Q: What will you miss most about high school sports?
  • A: “I’ll miss the time spent hanging out with the team the most, whether it was having funny moments in and out of practice or coming  down to the wire in game. We created serious bonds and had tons of fun, and I’ll miss them the most.”
  • Q: How did you balance sports and school?
  • A:  “To balance sports and school I tried to maximize the amount of time I had during the school day to get work done, so then I’d be less worried about getting home from practice and still having loads to do. This worked pretty well for me all four years, as I could still get in bed pretty early to be in the weight room or zero period the next morning.”
  • Q: What were the most challenging moments you had to overcome (injuries, mental health, etc…)
  • A:  “Luckily I was never seriously injured from water polo, the most being black eyes or scratches from the other team. I would say the biggest challenge I had to overcome was, as mentioned before, the changes during Covid and the safety of my grandma who I live with. I’m glad the team was supportive of the alternative training I undertook, and it was quite successful coming into our season this year.”
  • Q: What are your plans for college? 
  • A: “I’ll be going to UC Irvine to study Aerospace Engineering.”

Home Run!

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Home Run!

Vanessa Mendoza
Staff Writer

     As the 2022 baseball season comes to a close, your MVHS Diablos made it to CIF; Take a closer look at the team that made all of this a possibility. 

     With a 12-16 record in season and a 6-6 record in league, baseball has made their way into CIF. Their first CIF game was on Thursday, May 5 at Long Beach Millikan. 

    Unfortunately, the Diabos took a tough loss in round one, losing 10-1 to the Rams. They ended their season with a 21-22 record.  

     The Varsity team has 24 players in total. The team consists of nine Seniors, nine Juniors, five Sophomores, and only one Freshman.

     The nine Seniors are Dakota Gifford, Mikey Laughlin, Ben Castelli, Jake Tyler, Jack O’Connell, Thomas Fleming, Gavin Brady, Marcus Mendoza, and Ethan Ruppe. 

     The team has some celebrations when they score or hit a double. When asked what inspires these celebrations, Gifford responded with, “Our run celebration is to show unity as a team all of us huddling up together getting loud and going crazy sparks a certain type of energy that is just contagious, when the team has your back good things will happen.” 

     The Outfielder also went on to say, “When we hit a double we do the ‘bean top’ credit to our starting quarterback Kadin for that, coming in and being an instant leader making everyone laugh and have fun allows us to ease our nerves and remember we are playing a game.”

     Fleming was asked what his best memory playing high school baseball for the last four years has been and he answered, “My favorite memory was winning the league championship last year with all of the Seniors.” 

     O’Connell was also asked the same question and the Pitcher responded with, “I would say the best memories I would have in the past four years from baseball is making all these friendships and all the memories that came along the way with the guys.” 

     When Mendoza was asked who his biggest inspiration on and off the field is, he said, “Kobe Bryant because he worked two times as hard off the court than on it so the game is easier because of a grueling practice.”     

     The nine Juniors on the team are Brandon Cole, Aaron Serrato, Andreas Nilsen, Colin Laurent, Hunter Pogue, Jack Wade, Evan Ray, Jake Troutman and Josh Brons. 

     When asked what goes through his mind as he steps up to the plate, Nilsen responded with, “When I go up to the plate I’m looking for a fastball I can hit as hard as possible to get the job done for the team.” The Infielder has had 7 RBIs this year with two home runs. 

     The five Sophomores are Travis Anderson, Keenan Anzai, Tyler Holland, Jalen McDowell and Jack Matranga.

     Anzai was asked about what his favorite memory playing baseball in general is and he said, “Seeing the guys everyday at practice.”  

     The one Freshman on the team is Jack Boucher. The Infielder has a .276 batting average, 31 plate appearances, 29 at bats, four runs, eight hits, seven RBIs, and two doubles.

     The Diablos team leaders are Anzai with a .333 batting average, Brady with a .471 on base percentage, Nilsen with two home runs, Boucher with four stolen bases, Troutman with a 1.91 ERA and Cole with a 1.000 fielding percentage. 

          Overall, the Varsity Diablos Baseball team has great chemistry and they always stay hype. Going to the games truly is an experience being able to see how well everyone gets along and how they always lift one another up. Everyone plays for the team and not just themselves.

Meet Shayna and Delia!

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Meet Shayna and Delia!

Sofia Araujo
Staff Writer

     Out of the many female athletes here, these 2 girls have made a standout appearance…

     This year there have been 2 girls that have made their athleticism present. Through many different sports and many different athletes, these girls have managed to shine through in an extraordinary way.

     The first female athlete of the year is Shayna Glass. She is currently playing softball, but has also thrown herself into multiple other Mission sports such as volleyball, girls flag football, and track and field. 

     She says “As Asb Spirit Commissioner I have been connected with almost every sport from football to tennis. I’ve been to it all and it has been so much fun.” Glass has had the job of making sure everyone is having fun at games and making them really fun and hype this year. 

     Not only is she an amazing athlete, but she is also a very good student and has been able to maintain great grades along the school years. 

    When asked if she has learned anything from these sports she has played, she replied “ Each sport has taught me different skills and I am so grateful to have been a part of it and meet new awesome people.”

     As far as softball goes, Glass is the varsity captain this year and has made an impact on the team. She plays centerfield and is an upright, amazing player. 

     Her favorite quote is “Those times when you get up early and you work hard; those times when you stay up late and you work hard; those times when you don’t feel like working, you’re to tired, you don’t want to push yourself, but you do it anyway; that is actually the dream. That’s the dream. It’s not the destination, it’s the journey” -Kobe Bryant

    Glass is a very spirited and positive person and she says, “Not only do I get to play the sports I love but also compete because it is so competitive at Mission and keeps me on my toes.”

     Lastly on Shayna, she has said that she is, “honored to be named Female Athlete of the Year for 2022.” “I want to thank my coaches, friends and most importantly my family for helping me every step of the way.”

      She will also be going on to play softball in Tennessee at the University of Tennessee, Chattanooga. She mentioned that she will take all of the lessons with her in her next journey of playing college ball. 

     The second female athlete of the year is Delia Redman. She is a current soccer player, but has also been a part of other sports such as girls flag football. 

     She is number #14 on the girls soccer team and has made a very big impact on the sport itself. 

     Delia plans on attending a 4-year university, the University of Minnesota,  to major in psychology and minor in biology. Along with academics she is possibly debating running track and field. 

     She loves to play in summer league and getting to know new people. It is no doubt that Delia is a friend to all and is very sweet to everyone she meets. She has her best times with her teammates at team dinners. 

     Along with being a part of the athletics program she has also helped throughout the school. This includes being a part of diablitos, which is a group of people who volunteer to make the new incoming freshman of the school feel welcomed and make the school seem like a fun environment. 

     Delia has also shown a big amount of effort in her schooling, despite putting in work for her sorts she has also been able to focus on grades and maintain good ones throughout her 4 years at Mission Viejo High School. 

     There is no doubt that these two ladies have put in a tremendous amount of work into their teams and in the program in general. UTC and UMN are very blessed to receive such special athletes and students.

The Cast of “Shrek: The Musical” Really Ogre-achieved On This One

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The Cast of “Shrek: The Musical” Really Ogre-achieved On This One

Candace Ducusin
Staff Writer

     Mission Viejo High School’s Drama program recently ended their Spring production for this year, Shrek, on May 7th. The production began April 28, sporting an amazing cast and group of characters. 

    The opening scene was hilarious, we’re introduced to the main character, Shrek, who is getting kicked out by his parents. The play followed the story of the main character Shrek, played by Caleb Smith, on an adventure to try to keep his swamp. The fairytale characters were kicked out from the Kingdom of Far Far Away by Lord Farquaad and were sent to Shrek’s piece of land. The characters believe that Shrek, who was a “big, scary ogre, “ could save them. 

     Later on in the play Shrek meets Donkey, played out by Brooke Metoyer, who accompanied him on his adventure. Donkey ensures Shrek that he would be helpful to find destinations and convinces him to bring him along.

      As the two finally make it into the kingdom they meet Lord Farquaad, played by Adam Cox, who agrees to move out the fairytale characters if they complete a task: to rescue and send Princess Fiona to Farquaad’s kingdom for marriage with the Lord. The party agrees and heads off to save the princess.

     During this adventure, Donkey and Shrek create a strong bond between each other as they cross a bridge to a tower the princess is trapped in. 

     The tower is guarded by a dragon, played by Annabelle Shumaker, who keeps all the knights who failed to save the princess. This scene featured amazing vocals and lighting effects, and the scenery matched with what was happening on stage. Donkey, who was left alone, had to create a relationship with the dragon in order to distract her and try to escape.

     Against all odds this worked and the scene switches to Shrek meeting Fiona, played by Anna Mut. Leaving the tower, Fiona finds out Shrek is an ogre and rushes to find somewhere to sleep as the sunset comes down. 

     The next day, the group bonds and both Shrek and Fiona fall in love. Fiona tells Donkey that she believes Shrek cannot love her since she is cursed and becomes an ogre everytime the sun sets. Shrek overhears this and thinks that Fiona does not like him for being ugly. Both have a huge misunderstanding and Fiona goes into the kingdom, meeting Lord Farquuad. 

     Fiona and Farquuad planned on getting married before sunset. Donkey and Shrek also get into an argument, and Shrek then realizes the misunderstanding between the two, so he goes to bomb the wedding. He gets made fun of until the fairytale characters come into the wedding and argue with Lord Farquuad to let them back into the kingdom. It is then revealed that he was half fairytale character and his hatred for these fairytale people was internalized.   

     In the end, Shrek kisses Fiona and she becomes an ogre, her true form. 

     The play was amazing, all the songs were sung beautifully, and the actors really fit into characters. Great job Drama!

Students for the Right to Choose

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Students for the Right to Choose

Jason Hatfield
Entertainment Editor

     On May 13th, 2022, a group of roughly 40 high school students in the Saddleback Valley unified school district (particularly Mission Viejo High School and Laguna Hills High School) met on the corner of La Paz and Chrisanta, a corner known for its protests.

     But this group differed greatly in perspective and makeup than the previous protestors.

     Its common to see older, retired folk gather in protest against the practice of abortion in that same corner, and its easy to see why. Freetime is plentiful for this demographic, leading for this corner to be occupied by an older generation more often than not.

     But this group differed greatly from the usual attendees to a younger group of high school students standing up against the right that is being taken from them.

     Many people question the validity of the argument for abortion, but the effect of an abortion ban is far more consequential than many give it credit for. Take the increased amount of illegal abortion, a greater likelihood for pregnancy related deaths, a burden for rape victims, and all around limiting the right to choose for women.

     The posters bring up notbale points and consequences of the abortion ban. One states, “I won’t get an abortion if you pay for my fetus’ college tuition,” another mentions “an abortion ban only stops legal abortions,” and one simply says, “Gilead?” harkening back to the dystopian society created by Margeret Atwood in the novel “The Handmaid’s Tale.”

     The consequences of an abortion ban are clear to most at the protest, but not to all.

     An older woman questioned the protestors by saying “Why do you guys want to be killing the babies?” as to justify the ban on abortion, but was quickly shied away by the overwhelming amount of protestors (and evidence) that proved her unable to back her point.

     Another more adamant man decided to try his hand at convincing the protestors that surely he was on their side, but lacked a well thought out explanation. “I’m pro choice, too,” he claimed, “but I believe the baby should have the right to choose as well.” One might suggest that he ask the fetus himself and maybe one day he’ll become the fetus whisperer. 

     For the most part, the responses were positive. Honks from passing by cars accompanied by waves and ear-to-ear grins encouraged the protestors to continue their work for a better future. 

     Really, that’s what it’s all about, the future that the next generation will have. A future of safe healthcare, relief for rape victims, and control over ones’ own body or a future of restricted freedoms, illegal operations, and unwanted children burdening families. 

Antonucci’s Restaurant Review

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Antonucci’s Restaurant Review

Soheil Khatib Ghavami
Staff Writer

     On Wednesday, May 11, 2022, I visited Antonucci’s Italian restaurant in Mission Viejo. I met with their owner, he was a very kind man and let us do our restaurant review. 

     One thing I noticed immediately was how organized and neat the restaurant was. It already gave the whole experience a fancy and professional atmosphere. 

     There were three different rooms in which you could be seated for your meal, all of them were large. The first room was a more casual bar with big screens and different sports matches on each TV, it was more of an adult atmosphere. 

     The second room you could call the family dining room, it had beautiful red velvet carpet and tables and a few booths. They were all very high quality material and gave us a higher class feeling. 

     The third and final room was meant for company or business meetings, and was organized to be that way. It had many more paintings, and had fewer tables but much longer tables that could seat more people. 

     It was a little bit fancier than the other two rooms and it had one painting in particular which I really enjoyed. It was of a house on a hill with a very meaningful background of the hill, grass, leaves, and trees. The texture made it feel as if I was there. This made the dining experience even more enjoyable. 

     On to the food part of the experience, I personally enjoyed a dish of spaghetti and sausage with meat sauce. I also had the appetizer of bread and balsamic vinegar and oil. It seems simple but was very enjoyable. 

      On to the spaghetti, it was very relieving that it took a good 20 or so minutes to be ready. This made me feel like it was being made after I ordered it which was very good to hear because this means that they did not use any frozen ingredients. 

     When I received my meal it was very hot and fresh. After letting it cool for a few minutes I tried some of the spaghetti which was way better than I would’ve imagined. I imagined something decent that I would have had before. 

     This spaghetti was extraordinary, and the meat sauce gave it a really nice kick. The sausage was also really good but what I learned was that if you cut it up and mix it with your spaghetti it is so much better. The two flavors combined are magnificent. 

     For my beverage I ordered an iced tea which was very good, it was naturally flavored with peach which was really nice. 

     Now for the customer service, it was pretty good. Our waiter would check on us every 7 ish minutes or so making sure we had refills and everything we needed. The owner checked on us a few times, which was very kind of him because he most likely had a lot of other work to get to. 

     We had a small interview with the owner himself and we got some information from him. He stated,”The restaurant has been here for 70 years, but I just bought it a few years ago.” He explained that the restaurant has been there for 70 years and that he did not change much when he took ownership of the restaurant, so that he would be able to keep the loyal customers that were coming before he took ownership of the restaurant. 

     He went on to say, “It isn’t one of these company owned restaurants, I own it myself,” He was trying to give us the impression that it was a small family restaurant and that it wasn’t some cooperation just wanting the money. We got that impression while eating, as they really seemed to care whether we were enjoying our food or not. 

     In conclusion, it was a very good experience and calculating everything I would give it a 9/10 respectfully. It had everything and more that you would expect from a small hidden restaurant. It had way more than most restaurants and was very worth the price. The staff are very friendly and enjoy their job which makes the whole experience so much more enjoyable.

     I would definitely recommend Antonucci’s in Mission Viejo if you’ve never been. 

The GSA: A Slay

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The GSA: A Slay

Jim Marsoobian
Opinion Editor

The 2022 MVHS GSA club is a diverse, inclusive club, and members are looking forward to another, even more successful year.

     The sound of cheers erupts from the Room 505 as the final two students remain sitting criss-cross on their desktops. The rainbow puffball of a toy rat who has the body of a loofah blurs by as it soars in the classroom air, barely avoiding the projector. The loofah goes by the name of Gayrett. The game’s spectators, since ousted from playing and now sitting back in their original plastic seats, stare in peak excitement as two yearning hands eagerly reach out to catch it- and miss. The student who initiated the toss stands up, and the room cheers. They call the game: Silent Speedball.

     After a year of organized Zoom meetings, the GSA is back in-person and as chaotic as ever. Weekly meetings at tutorial act as a place for an eclectic, diverse group of students ready to learn, talk, and have fun.

      The GSA exists to create a more loving, safe environment for queer and genderqueer MVHS students. It’s a place where they can meet people similar to themselves, learn about important topics, and have a non-judgmental space to have fun and ask questions.

      Each meeting, the classroom’s pull-down screen is filled with a Google Slides presentation that teaches the group about important LGBTQ+ icons, history, and terms. Topics have included Lesbian Visibility week, Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage month (AAPI), and asexual awareness. The presentations are typically followed by a round of Silent Speedball or Mafia. It all depends on the week.

     Presentations, meetings, and other club-related activities like origami at lunch and the May 14th potluck are organized by GSA president Eli Malone (pronouns she/they). The swim-enthusiast waterbug (who loves to listen to Måneskin and the Arctic Monkeys) explains that the GSA’s purpose is to “create a safe space for people.” “We’re kind of becoming a family; a group of people who don’t discriminate and just enjoy each other’s company. And have fun!” they explain in an interview about the club.

     Mission Viejo High School’s GSA club is very meaningful to its members. “It’s a step in the right direction to make the school more inclusive,” says one student. Another student, Davia, expresses that “it allows a space for queer kids to be safe. A place where they can be themselves and they don’t have to hide in fear of being rejected.” President Eli Malone views the club as a place where they can be themselves and help others be themselves. “It’s the   most amazing feeling. I see some people who don’t have a safe space at home and here they can be themselves without worrying about anything,” she says, noting how she loves to see the club members grow along the way.

     The club is sponsored by Mrs. Ross, who teaches AP Human Geography and U.S. History (and loves to cook and crochet in her spare time!). When asked about how long she has sponsored the GSA, Mrs. Ross responded with, “It’s been quite a few years. I can’t even remember.” She describes the GSA as “a very welcoming environment.” “We accept everybody for who they are and it is a great place to make great friends,” she continues. “I think there is a need for LGTBQ and allies to have a space to come together as a community, for friendship and to provide them with resources for support.”

     “I wanted a more inclusive place. It’s nice to meet other people like me,” describes one student about why they joined. Another student, Greg, joined in hopes to “find a new interesting club to join.” The student continues, “Even though we are just a small club in school, I just still feel like I’m at home, with my friends.”

     Though the 2021-2022 GSA is coming to an end, the club will be renewed for next year! Malone will remain as president, with goals to raise money to support organizations with a similar cause, to recruit more members, and to have an even more organized structure. Some of the members have expressed interest in expanding the club to promote even more inclusitity, by advocating for things like gender-neutral bathrooms on campus or inspiring teachers to ask for students’ pronouns. One of the members comments, “We should try and take more action to try and make the community a more inclusive place.”

        If you are wondering whether or not to join next year’s club, or even try to be involved in the community during the summer, President Eli Malone reminds that, “No matter who you are, just come in and have fun. Whether you’re straight, gay, trans, an ally, everyone’s welcome here.”

     So remember, even though it may seem like you don’t belong, or you’re different from everyone else, you are not alone and there is an extreme value in not being afraid to be unique and different.

     The GSA Instagram page, @gsa.mvhs, is open for questions through DM at any time. So this summer, warm up your Silent Speedball skills for the upcoming run of the 2022-2023 GSA! 🙂

 

MVHS Boys’ Volleyball Made It To CIF

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MVHS Boys’ Volleyball Made It To CIF

Sarah Quiroga
Staff  Writer

The collective efforts of the team are not refuted by an unsuccessful dive. 

 

 

     Mission Viejo boys’ volleyball team had a very successful season this school year leading them all the way to CIF. This year will make it the third consecutive advancement to CIF and another year added under the boys volleyball’s banner. The team made themselves known throughout their division as one of the top three through their joint efforts and earned themselves an impressive win streak jumping into the season. Their journey sadly ended early into CIF but their accomplishments up until that point were nonetheless exciting.

 

     Five consecutive wins for a strong start to the season, Mission’s boys volleyball team started their season with victory in mind. A final record of nine wins in the season calls for nine stories filled with bragging rights. 

     The stinging burn left on their palms and forearms, screams and shouts of excitement at a successful maneuver, and leaving the court as champions are surely memories that they will cherish thanks to their hard work. An especially impressionable night for the seniors for their win at Capistrano Valley High School, which allowed them to qualify for CIF on senior night.

 

     Hats off to the varsity players for making it to CIF: Jason Hatfield, Josh Aruya, Davis Howery, Jay Ramirez, Alexander Frost, Matthew Sellers, Johnny Strickler, Jake Horchover, Sean Smer, Caleb Ley, Michael Salgado, Jeremy Li, Justin Leonard, and Luke Morrissey. 

 

     These boys’ volleyball season was unfortunately cut off at CIF but that does not make any of their previous feats any less praiseworthy. “It was a little disappointing at the end, but despite that I think the majority of the season went well, especially with so many guys coming back next year,” Jason Hatfield commented. 

     A hopeful glimpse towards the future of more exciting volleyball games to come. Therefore there is no need to feel bad, but rather be excited for next year and show some support to the team by going to their games and showing off that school spirit for our boys’ volleyball games! 

 

     Congratulations to MVHS boys’ volleyball team for making it to CIF!

The Summer of Action, Thrill, and Nostalgia

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The Summer of Action, Thrill, and Nostalgia

Judd Karn
Online Editor

Many of the long awaited, pushed back films are finally coming to theaters this Summer.

 

     Dr. Fauci recently claimed we are “out of the full-blown explosive pandemic phase,” one of the many upsides of this return to normalcy is the cinema. For the first time in two years moviegoers are able to experience a normal Summer release of movies. Well the release is not completely normal, many movies that were delayed were pushed back until this Summer, resulting in several blockbuster movies a week this Summer.

     With this abundance of movies comes a hard decision to make, many people only go to the movie once or twice a  month so they have to choose their movie wisely, so instead of just listing every single movie to come out I am going to be listing my most anticipated movies of the Summer and who they would appeal to.

May 27 – Top Gun: Maverick

     Top Gun: Maverick, starring Tom Cruise, is the action packed revisit of the 1980s classic Top Gun. Cruise plays ace pilot Pete “Maverick” Mitchell, who has flown for the Navy for 36 years and is now faced with training the new rising stars of the Navy. 

    The movie, like its predecessor, contains some of the most gut-wrenching scenes of the year filmed with bleeding-edge technology. 

    If you’re a fan of classic thrill/action movies like the James Bond series or Mission: Impossible, I would not skip this one.

June 10 – Jurassic World Dominion

     The third installment of the Jurassic Park revival leaves off right where the Fallen Kingdom left off: Isla Nublar, where the theme park Jurassic World was, was destroyed in a volcanic eruption and because of this the dinosaurs were able to escape into the real world. Now, in Jurassic World Dominion, Owen Grady (Chris Pratt), Claire Dearing (Bryce Dallas Howard), and Dr. Ian Malcom (Jeff Goldblum) has to deal with the ramifications of the freeing of the dinosaurs.

    Like Top Gun: Maverick, Jurassic World Dominion is a great watch for anyone who enjoys thrill movies.

June 17- Lightyear

     The Pixar movie Lightyear acts as an origin story for the Toy Story character Buzz Lightyear. It is not in the same universe as the Toy Story franchise but instead covers the character that the toy Buzz Lightyear is based off of. The movie features Chris Evans as Buzz Lightyear and Taika Waititi (director of and voice of Korg, the rock dude, in Thor: Ragnarok) as  Mo Morrison.

June 24 – Elvis

     The Biopic Elvis, in a similar vein to Bohemian Rhapsody and Rocketman, covers the discovery of Elvis Presley (Austin Butler) and  the relation he had to his manager Colonel Tom Parker (Tom Hanks). The biopic is inherently a must watch for die-hard Presley fans, but for those who can wait the film will be on HBO max 45 days after it is released.

July 8 – Thor: Love and Thunder

     The fourth installment of Thor, the first Marvel series to have a fourth installment, is directed by Taika Waititi, who also directed Thor: Ragnarok. The movie revolves around Jane Foster (Natalie Portman) taking over the mantle of Thor. Like Thor: Ragnarok, Thor: Love and Thunder contains a lot more comedy than the typical Marvel movie. 

     Personally I’ve found Waititi’s take on the Marvel Cinematic Universe to be a delightful change of pace; he brings new life into the semi-formulaic film catalog. It’s a must watch for anyone who enjoys Marvel movies. The movie is also slated to come out to Disney+ in September.

July 15 – The Gray Man

    Written and Directed by the Russo Brothers (notable for Avengers: Infinity War and Endgame), The Gray Man covers a former CIA operative, Court Gentry (Ryan Gosling), as he breaks out of prison and gets hired as a bounty hunter. At the same time a psychopathic killer is after him and has put a bounty on his head.

    I found the Russo Brothers last endeavor, Cherry, as incredibly underwhelming, but that was an original story and this is adapted from a novel by the same name, and the Russos have been (to say the least) pretty good at directing with source material.

    The Gray Man releases in theaters on July 15 and comes out to Netflix a week afterwards, July 22.

July 22 – NOPE

     NOPE, the Jordan Peele horror film, covers ranch owners as they face abnormal and terrifying events. Unlike Get Out and Us, NOPE contains sci-fi elements. The reason the movie is called NOPE is because it stands for Not of Planet Earth. Not much else is known about NOPE besides that it casts Daniel Kaluuya, Steven Yeun, and Keke Palmer.

August 5 – Secret Headquarters

    A superhero movie that is not part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe or the DC Extended Universe, Secret Headquarters is a movie revolving around a kid who finds a secret superhero headquarters under his house. The movie features Owen Wilson (Loki, Cars, The Royal Tenenbaums), Michael Peña (Ant-Man)  and Walker Scobell (The Adam Project).

    This movie is more of a wildcard, seeing as the directors have not created anything of critical acclaim, nor is it part of a big franchise, but I am hoping that with Christopher Yost (Thor: Ragnarok and The Mandalorian writer) they are able to make a compelling superhero story that is not just overly similar to a Marvel movie.

     Seeing as there is little known about the movie, other than the synopsis, I am not sure if it is going to be directed towards children or to a wider audience, but I really hope it is the latter.

Kanye West Releases Diss Track On Pete Davidson

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Kanye West Releases Diss Track On Pete Davidson

Madelynn Foulkrod
Staff Writer

Kanye West disses on Kim Kardashian’s new boyfriend, Pete Davidson, in his most recent hit “Eazy.”

Credit: 100 Entertainment, Inc.

      Kanye West and Kim Kardashian’s rather publicized divorce has been massively resurfacing on mainstream media recently, especially after Kanye spat a threatening verse against Pete Davidson, Kim Kardashian’s new boyfriend, in his hit single “Eazy.” While the song isn’t mainly centered on Davidson, the mention of him was enough to stir up some serious controversy. 

     To many, this wasn’t much of a shock, as Kanye West has maintained an “unhinged”  reputation ever since the early takeoff of his career. However, what was shocking to the public was the nature of Kanye’s lyrics, and more specifically, the recent music video that he dropped for the song.

   In Kanye’s “Eazy,” the verse he drops about Pete Davidson reads as, “God saved me from that crash,” Kanye continued, “Just so that I could beat Pete Davidson’s a**.” While many fans initially came to Kanye’s defense, as these lyrics could be interpreted as nothing more than a publicity stunt, others found it disturbing and worried for Pete Davidsons’ safety. 

     Already disturbed fans gradually became even more horrified when they witnessed Kanye West’s music video for “Eazy,” which featured a claymation kidnapping, burial, and beheading of a clay Pete Davidson, all acts performed by a clay Kanye West. 

   While Kanye West certainly has faced backlash for his portrayal of Pete Davidson, he remains loved and praised by several loyal fans who found the music video and lyrics entertaining, and unconcerning. 

    Despite Kanye West’s inappropriate actions, many sympathize with him, and claim that “He just wants his family back.” Whether or not this is true, Kim Kardashian herself has made several public statements condemning Kanye’s actions. 

  Most prominently, Kim Kardashian addressed Kanye West’s “Eazy,” music video in a recent People.com interview, allegedly stating that she thinks “It is way too violent.” Kardashian is said to also have stated, “I am really upset with Kanye, that he would do this.” She continues, “I’m completely over all of this, and I want it to stop.” 

   There are countless fans who are utterly concerned for both Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidsons’ well-being, and fear that Kanye West may do something similar to what he acted out in his “Eazy ” music video. 

    Many people have asserted that Kanye West is abusive, and believe that it is only a matter of time before he physically harms either Kim or Pete. However, on the other side of the drama’s spectrum, lots of people have pointed out the unfair demonization of Kanye West, specifically because he has bi-polar disorder. 

  While Kanye West’s actions are, undoubtedly, inexcusable, it is true that as someone who suffers with bi-polar disorder, Kanye will sometimes have manic episodes, such as the panicked posts he wrote on Instagram concerning he and Kim’s daughter on Instagram, and several other posts mentioning Pete Davidson and Kim Kardashian. 

     Kanye’s portrayal of Pete Davidson in his music video could be, and is most likely, the result of an episode of mania that stemmed from Kanye’s anger from his divorce. Prior to current circumstances, Kim Kardashian has stated publicly, “As many of you know, Kanye has bipolar disorder.” She continued to ask fans for, “Compassion and empathy,” To help her and Kanye get through their lengthy, difficult split.

  So, despite Kanye’s controversial actions, his emotional turmoil is to be anticipated, considering his mental health and personal situation with Kim. It is now assumed that Kanye and Kim have reached a calm point in the midst of the “Eazy” controversy, as Kanye made a public instagram post apologizing for his actions. It is evident that the only solution left for Kanye West is to cope with what he has done, and to further better himself for his children and the sake of his future. 

     As for Kim Kardashian and Pete Davison, the two appear to still be together. Whether or not Kanye’s music video is meant to be interpreted as a genuine threat or not, it seems as though the situation has died down, and luckily, not resulted in any physical violence from Kanye West or Pete Davidson.

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