A scene from the March 7th student march to protest the DA’s decision not to charge the officers who killed Stephon Clark. Photo credit: Josie Powell
Last March, Sacramento was turned upside down and hasn’t been the same since. On March 18, 2018, the unarmed Stephon Clark was shot and killed by Sacramento police officers. And ever since, through march after march, the trial, and it’s just-passed one-year its anniversary, Sacramento is different.
Stephon Clark, a 22-year-old African American man, a father of two, native to Sacramento, was brutally and unlawfully murdered by Terrance Mercadal and Jared Robinet in his grandmother’s backyard.
It’s been an entire year since the incident and Sacramentans haven’t stopped demanding justice for Clark and police accountability. And, with the recent release by the District Attorney’s Office on March 2nd, 2019, the dream for police accountability continues to be forced out of reach by not pressing any charges against the officers.
Stephon Clark was not an innocent man. With felonies for domestic violence, drug abuse, loitering, and more, Clark was anything but innocent. But he didn’t deserve to die the way he did.
While Clark definitely deserved to be detained, possibly even jailed, it wasn’t because of his whereabouts that fateful Sunday night. Mercadal and Robinet were not aware of Stephon Clark’s criminal history and instead killed him because of the mirage of a gun they seemed to see and, more importantly, because of the color of his skin.
It’s scarier to me, knowing I live in a city with men like Mercadal and Robinet who are supposed to devote their lives to be protecting us and our city from men like Stephon Clark, rather than anything else.
The killing of Stephon Clark was criminal and the fact that his killers have the freedom to walk around our great city, free and uncharged, is horrific. Stephon Clark deserves justice. Stephon Clark’s children deserve justice. And most of all, Sacramento deserves justice.
The first bit of information I heard about The Umbrella Academy was a volley of mixed reviews from my friends, who seemed go on and on about how weird it was. Weird, as it turns out, is not that far off from a perfectly accurate descriptor.
In all ten hours of season one, I had trouble deciphering what genre the show could possibly be categorized under. It could have fallen under anything from dystopian to thriller to drama to sci-fi to comedy to romance, and you’ll have a hard time believing me unless you sit down and dedicate yourself to Netflix’s newest addition for a whole week as I did. The Umbrella Academy is certainly a rollercoaster of entertainment, but is it worth the watch?
On October 1, 1989, 43 women across the globe gave birth simultaneously, despite not showing previous signs of pregnancy. Seven of these supernaturally gifted children are adopted by Sir Reginald Hargreeves, a strange and eccentric billionaire, into a makeshift family and fractured superhero team that he calls the “Umbrella Academy.” The show is based on Gerard Way’s comic book series of the same name, and follows the dysfunctional Hargreeves siblings on their rampant mission to solve their father’s death, define their identities, and stop the end of the world.
Imagine making yourself a smoothie using the most unremarkable foods in your kitchen, tasting it, and realizing that somehow, from all these mediocre ingredients, you’ve made a strange, but tasty, concoction that you can’t set down. This bizarre metaphor is the equivalent to my post-binge reaction to “The Umbrella Academy.”
Even after giving myself a few days to digest “The Umbrella Academy,” I still have trouble figuring out whether I truly liked the show for its good content, dealt with it for its dramatic flair, or put up with its weird bits and bobs until the end because I could never abandon any show, bad as it may be. I can’t say I was invested in any of the characters from the start either, and if I had been, and he or she had been played by a phenomenal actor or actress, then they might have been the only reason I continued watching.
There were no such characters. By the final episode, I found that the characters I ended up most liking were perhaps the ones I wasn’t supposed to like, and those I was supposed to like I ended up hating.
In truth, I don’t think any of the characters were meant to be liked. Creator Jeremy Slater made it clear from the start that the Hargreeves siblings were not without their flaws. With each passing hour, I grew more and more annoyed by Luther’s (Tom Hopper) need to constantly be the stifling good guy. I was irked by Diego’s (David Castaneda) unflattering melodrama. I despised Vanya’s (Ellen Page) dull and self-pitying disposition, and I just didn’t like Sir Reginald Hargreeves (Colm Feore) at all by the final episode. Performances aside, the general makeup of each character felt unappealing, worn, and frustratingly typical.
At times, the tone of the show bothered me nearly as much as some of the character development. There were scenes as slow and syrupy as a kiss-in-the-rain romance, and others that gave off the same brooding intensity as any procedural crime show on TV.
What bothered me the most were the action scenes; all 200, it seemed, of which never ceased to have a catchy, upbeat ‘80s or ‘90s rock song playing in the background as a donut shop exploded or a man’s head was shot clean off. If that doesn’t seem out of the ordinary, envision every action scene in the Marvel movies that had Led Zeppelin or “Mr. Blue Sky” playing in the background, condensed into a one hour episode. Having “Istanbul” by They Might Be Giants in one of the first action scenes of the season was exciting, because I do enjoy that characteristic of Marvel movies, but by the eighth, ninth, and tenth time, I was tired.
The biggest critique I have for The Umbrella Academy is pacing. Without giving anything away about the story, although I don’t know how I would be able to summarize such a crisis of plot holes, the show felt overcrowded. There were times I lost track of everything I was meant to keep track of in terms of significance to the plot, and even though one hour episodes seems daunting, each hour goes by quickly when there’s three hours worth of content shoved into that time frame.
The tone and approach to exposition was inconsistent, and the characters were at times almost laughably obnoxious. But The Umbrella Academy is not the worst show I’ve seen. In fact, despite all that I just covered, what worked about the series worked well, and what worked best were the performances. Yes, the entire story was completely haywire, and anyone who didn’t watch the entire show consecutively would have easily gotten lost among the crime-ridden and thrilling twists and turns. However, I found myself invested in this catastrophe of a plotline, somehow swept into the hurried yet brilliant character relationships by the actor’s convincing performances.
Ella Culleton (‘20) said on the show, “If you have free time and you’re not looking for a good show and you’re not looking for a bad show, you should watch it.” If what you want out of a TV show is enticing family drama involving estranged superheros and tossed up with rampant doomsday themes, no logic whatsoever, and a plot with a questionable amount of plotholes, then The Umbrella Academy might just be it. While I would not go as far to say The Umbrella Academy is a must-see, I do think you can watch it, find it somewhat entertaining, and then promptly move on with your life.
Students gather outside the State Capitol at the end of a five mile march over the DA’s decision not the charge the police officers who killed Stephon Clark. Photo credit: Josie Powell
On March 2, 2019, the District Attorney’s Office released a report saying that the officer-involved shooting of Stephon Clark on March 8, 2018 was justified and that the officers involved would not be held accountable.
On the evening of March 18, 2018, two officers responded to a 911 call of an alleged individual who was causing a disturbance in the Meadowview area that involved breaking car windows. Officer Terrance Mercadal and Officer Jared Robinet confronted the individual, later identified as 22-year-old Stephon Clark, in the backyard of one of the houses where Clark had fled. The officers stated that they had fired 20 rounds, believing Clark was armed.
In a 61-page report issued on March 2nd, Sacramento County District Attorney Anne Marie Schubert declared that “based on the circumstances of this incident,” officers Merdadal and Robinet had “honest and reasonable belief that they were in imminent danger of death or great bodily injury” and therefore, “acted lawfully in shooting Clark to defend themselves.”
On that following Sunday, March 3, Arden Fair mall was closed to the public because of concerns of a possible protest that might occur there in reaction to the DA’s report. Mall officials were alerted of the potential demonstration by city officers. A small amount of people gathered vigilantly outside of the mall Saturday night, and were allowed to remain until Sunday morning.
84 people were arrested Monday night, March 4, after nearly 100 demonstrators took to the streets of East Sacramento and the wealthy “fabulous ‘40s” neighborhood to protest the district attorney’s decision to not press charges against the officers who involved in the shooting.
Arrests were made after five cars were keyed during the duration of the protest. The volume of arrests were so large that protestors were bussed to Cal Expo to await processing. Three Sacramento reporters were also detained and released following the end of the activity.
On March 7, 2019, hundreds of high school and college students marched from Sac City College to downtown Sacramento, demanding reforms and voicing anger at the DA’s ruling at the steps of the state capitol. The march also reached Sacramento High School’s campus, the school where Clark attended.
The majorly student-led march on Thursday was organized and led by campus chapters of Black Student Unions and members of Sacramento’s Black Lives Matter. Faroz Migadde (‘20), president of Black Student Union at C.K.M., discussed Stephon Clark, the DA’s decision, and the several events that followed.
“The consensus is that it is a huge shame,” she said. “And it is unfortunate that that event happened and has become humanized and normalized to the point where we just internalized it.”
Addressing Schubert’s statement, Migadde expressed that she and the students in BSU were ashamed of the justice system to have come to the conclusion that the officers’ actions were lawful. “Overall we believe there could have been more action done,” she affirms.
When asked about the protests that occured at Arden Fair, she said, “Protesting at a mall does leave some impact, but [students in BSU] believe they [should have] had done it in a different location.” Regarding the arrests on Monday night, Migadde believed those who were arrested were done so unlawfully and should not have to face consequences because the act of protesting is protected under the First Amendment.
Stephon Clark was born and raised in Sacramento, in a neighborhood characterized by its strained relations with the Sacramento Police Department. Clark had been released from county jail one month prior to the night the shooting took place. Court records showed a history of convictions dating back to 2014, including robbery, domestic abuse, and a number of other offenses.
On March 16, two nights before the shooting, the report released by the DA described an event in which officers responded to a 911 call that Clark had allegedly physically abused his girlfriend and mother of his two kids, Salena Manni. Manni told police Clark slapped and punched her multiple times in the face and across her body before shoving her head into the wall. At that time, Clark was on probation for two cases of domestic violence against his girlfriend, one for robbery, and the fourth for loitering for prostitution. He was not at the scene when the police arrived.
According to texts that were extracted from the cellphone in Clark’s possession the night he was killed, which belonged to his girlfriend, Clark had tried to call her 76 times the night after she called 911. Texts reveal he begged her to not help the police send him to jail after she told him she’d reported him.
Investigators found that in the 24 hours preceding Clark’s death, he was using his phone in an attempt to reach his probation officer, contact old girlfriends, and locate Xanax and other drugs. The review also revealed Clark had used the phone’s Internet to conduct searches such as “What is the quickest and easiest way to kill yourself” and “What pills can you die from.”
The officers who shot and killed Clark were unaware of Clark’s criminal record when they encountered him in the Meadowview yard. His record was not considered in the initial investigation of his death.
According to Schubert’s statement issued with Saturday’s report, there will be no further action taken in the case of Stephon Clark.
The “who’s better? Lebron James or Michael Jordan?” debate has been going around ever since Lebron was first drafted in 2003. During Lebron’s senior year, he became one of the most hyped prospects since Jordan. With all this fame and recognition, Lebron was allowed to enter in the NBA draft right out of highschool. With the number one pick in the draft, the Cleveland Cavalier selected Lebron James.
In Lebron’s first three season in the NBA, they failed to make it to the playoffs. In the 4th season, Cleveland finally made it to the playoffs, marking Lebron’s first appearance onto the stage. With their effort, Lebron carried Cleveland all the way to the finals, but quickly got eliminated in a sweep by the San Antonio Spurs. Next season in the playoffs, they eliminated the Wizards in the first round. Although it looked promising so far, the Cavaliers couldn’t stand up against the Boston Celtics, ending their playoff run. From here on, Lebron would make every single playoff appearance, not missing a single one. And topping that, after Lebron moved to Miami and back to Cleveland, Lebron have made 7 NBA finals appearances in a row. And within those seven finals appearances, Lebron has won three of them.
During this current season in the NBA, Lebron had just passed Michael Jordan in the “All Time Scoring Lists” with 32,311 points in his career while Michael Jordan had 32,292 points. Lebron now ranks 4th on the list behind Kobe Bryant with 33,463, Karl Malone with 36,928, and Kareem Abdul-Jaabar with 38,387. At age 34, Lebron has enough time to surpass Kobe Bryant, taking his spot on becoming the third all time scorer in NBA history. If Lebron scores the same pace each game while staying healthy throughout the seasons, he can even beat Kareem Abdul-Jaabar, becoming the top all time scorers in the NBA.
Now with Michael Jordan, he attended Emsley, A. Laney High School, where his athletic career began, playing basketball, baseball, and football. During his sophomore year, he got cut from his basketball varsity team, not knowing who Jordan will become later in the future. Unlike Lebron, Jordan attended to college at North Carolina. After his junior year at North Carolina, Jordan finally entered into the NBA draft. With the third pick, the Chicago Bulls selected Jordan. Knowing that Jordan is one of the greatest player of all time, this is a draft steal as Akeem Olajuwon and Sam Bowie was selected before Jordan.
During Jordan’s rookie season, he averaged 28.2 points while shooting 52% from the field. Jordan was performing to well on the court that he was selected as an all star in his rookie season. Many NBA veterans were jealous of how much attention Jordan is getting, so none of them even passed the ball the Jordan during the all star game. Later down the season, Jordan would win rookie of the year unanimously.
Within Jordan’s first year, they led the Bulls to the playoffs, but felt short to the Milwaukee Bucks. The next season, Jordan broke his foot causing him to miss 64 games. Despite Jordan being absent from the roster, the Bulls still made it to the playoffs. Luckily, Jordan healed from his broken foot and played in the series against Boston. Although Jordan set a new record having “the most points in a single playoff game” with 63 points, Boston still managed to sweep the Bulls. This would happen again the following season in the playoffs. In the 1990-1991 season, the Bulls would make it to the finals, matching up with L.A. While these two teams were going back and forth with each other, the Bulls would win this one declaring them NBA finals champion. This would spark a chain reaction, where the Bulls would ending up winning two more rings, now having three in total. Jordan would soon retire to play baseball which slowed down his stats. The following year after playing baseball, he soon returned to the NBA playing for the Bulls again. Following after, the Bulls would go and win three more championships; totally up to six rings for Jordan.
With this debate, it will never end due to how great they are as their individual talent goes. If you’re arguing for Jordan, you can make a point how he is a greater scorer than Lebron. And how Jordan’s player efficiency rating (a calculation rating the player’s overall stats) with 27.91; is better than Lebron with 27.61. If you’re arguing for Lebron, you can make a case how he can carry any of the 30 NBA teams to the playoffs as he did with the Cavaliers. You can point out how Jordan at his time, played with people who weren’t as built as today’s NBA players. But then you can turn around and say that today’s NBA is softer (having more restricted rules) than the NBA back then. This debate will never end as there are always a counter to each statements. In the end, we should all respect what the players have done on the court.
Forbes proclaiming Kylie Jenner as the youngest self made billionaire in their latest issue of their magazine has sparked uproar and outrage on social media from people angry at the presumably inappropriate use of the word “self-made.” This doesn’t seem like something that requires such outrage from people, and while it definitely isn’t that serious, it should be acknowledged how and why their claims are incorrect and just another way to pat rich people on the back for being rich and using that to their advantage to make even more money.
First, it’s important to understand what the guidelines are for what really makes a person self-made in Forbes’ eyes, and after backlash from the Kylie cover, Forbes stated that their definition of a self-made billionaire is “someone who built a company or established a fortune on her own, rather than inheriting some or all of it.”
This is incredibly ironic because by their own definition, Kylie is not self made. Let’s be real for a second here, without her family’s fame and wealth, it would’ve been a million times harder to have become so successful with her e-commerce makeup brand. She grew up her whole life incredibly privileged, living in a mansion with her rich and famous family. Kylie could come out with a brand that sells 12 fl oz water bottles for $15 and her millions of followers would eat, or should I say drink, it up, and it would sell out in minutes.
In no way am I trying to downplay Kylie’s success or saying that she has never worked hard. It obviously takes a lot to run a business, let alone one as successful as hers, and that in itself is an achievement. I am, however, saying that it’s impossible to be self made when you have such a massive safety net and so much money, fame, and fans who will support you in any business endeavor you choose. It’s important to be able to realize that there is a difference between being a self made, successful business woman opposed to being a successful business woman who’s already incredibly famous and wealthy.
On March 8th, Marvel’s latest blockbuster movie was released, Captain Marvel.
Centered around Captain Marvel herself, the woman behind the suit, Carol Danvers, is a crime-stopping extraterrestrial Kree warrior that is stuck in the 1990s amidst an intergalactic battle.
When the movie was first announced in 2014, there was an overwhelming sense of excitement, as it was the first female-led movie to be produced by Marvel Studios. However, there was also controversy about how Captain Marvel was originally a man in the comics from the ‘70s and some superfans wanted to honor and respect the original comics.
Brie Larson, American actress known for her roles in Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, Room, 21 Jump Street, and her upcoming appearance in Avengers: Endgame, was quickly cast as Captain Marvel based on what Marvel producer Kevin Feige refers to as her ability to “balance the character’s vast powers with her humanity.”
As of early March, Captain Marvel has topped the box office, grossing over $760 million worldwide, becoming the biggest movie of 2019 so far. This is an incredibly big feat and critics are commending Larson, Samuel L. Jackson, and Ben Mendelsohn for their performances.
While it is the first solo female superhero film since the MCU studio’s release of Iron Man in 2008, and I acknowledge how important, and almost unreal, that is, I don’t think it’s all that great.
I do believe we need equal gender representation in the film industry, especially in a franchise so massive as the Marvel universe, but I think people are giving Marvel too much credit.
Yes, Captain Marvel is a powerful, independent female superhero that will be a good role model and an inspiration to girls everywhere, but she’s also white, cisgender, and as far as we know, heterosexual.
One of the more interesting reactions after the release of Captain Marvel would be the overwhelming amount of speculation about Captain Marvel’s sexuality. Many fans claim Carol Danvers and her fellow Airforce pilot Monica Rambeau have a history, and it’s nearly confirmed with such an emotional reunion midway through the film. However, nothing is certain.
Of course, I want to believe that Captain Marvel is gay, I think that’d be wonderful, and I too saw the longing gazes held between Carol and Monica, but nothing is confirmed yet and her sexuality was danced around throughout the entirety of the film.
Everything released and said about Captain Marvel’s sexuality is all theoretical and desperate projections made by an audience that couldn’t be more clear as to what they want in a superhero film. Representation needs to extend beyond just white women, to women of color, to queer women, and to women, like myself, who are both, to help advocate for the modern ever-changing demographic of women of all types. And while Captain Marvel may have been a half-step in the direction of this goal, I don’t believe it was enough.
Artist Juice Wrld, age 20, broke out onto the mainstream scene when his album Goodbye and Good Riddance was released May 23rd, 2018, and soon his track “Lucid Dreams,” released May 4, 2018 went quadruple platinum while landing 12th place on the U.S. year-end Billboard top 100 in 2018. His second studio album titled Death Race for Love was released March 8th, 2019, featuring 22 tracks.
As an avid fan of rap and Juice Wrld himself, my first note on this latest album is that though there is a clear overall vibe to the types of songs included, Juice included a few that deviate a bit from his usual style, adding an ear-catching touch. Juice’s romance-related tracks on Death Race for Love are about being in love with his current girlfriend rather than heartbroken over exes as he has written about in previous songs.
In addition to these emotional tracks, Juice incorporates lyrical stories of his wealth, goals, and cars. With so many to choose from, it can be difficult with this album to pick out favorites, though personally I’d recommend “Desire,” “Syphilis,” and “Fast.” Juice ends his album with “Make Believe,” a song that seems to contrast the flowery feelings previously expressed about love on the album. With lyrics such as “…not afraid to die, as you can see; life isn’t real, love’s make believe,” Juice ends the album on a darker note that somewhat coincides with the album’s title.
With intriguing narratives and mainly mellow tones, as well as a few hard tracks mixed in, Juice Wrld has truly released an album his fans and others will enjoy, though possibly not to the extent of his first album.
Closeup shot of a done manicure. Full set stiletto gel nails.
Is navigating the world with long, acrylic nails as hard as people think? I’ve had very long acrylic nails for almost five months in a row now, and while some activities can be tricky at first, many tasks aren’t as difficult to maneuver as one might think.
For starters, typing, while slightly less efficient, is still easily possible. The only issue aside from speed is if you hit the keys at the wrong angle, your nail might slip and miss. This is easy to get past and one can adapt fairly quickly. Another presumed challenge is that long nails will lead to accidental jabs into one’s eyes when applying makeup or clearing something from the eye itself. This actually is quite easy to avoid and hurting your own eye with these nails is less common than many believe.
If any aspect of having gel or acrylic nails is difficult, it’s making sure that your everyday activities don’t ruin the nails themselves. Over time, pushing or hitting anything too hard with your fingers can cause the end of a nail to break off, or may scuff the top coat. In my journey, getting a matte top coat can be risky if the nail technician isn’t careful. Sometimes the matte top coat may tear off or form bubbles underneath. Making sure the quality of the nails will withstand everyday life is simply a matter of doing research on salons beforehand.
Another factor to consider if getting gel fills frequently is the health of the nails underneath. Some people’s nails may become weakened or brittle over time, though this is not always the case. To prevent damage to the natural nail underneath, it’s best to make sure the salon you go to is gentle when fully removing a set so as to not tear too much of your nail’s layers. The more that gets ripped, the weaker your nail underneath which could cause breakage or bleeding the next time you get the full set removed.
All in all, gel or acrylic nails are worth the minor setbacks if you truly enjoy the look and are interested in treating yourself to some artistic creativity.
Kamryn Hall (‘19) shooting a basket in a state playoff game. Photo credit: Riley Burke
C.K. McClatchy women’s basketball team has had a tremendous season with an ending record of 28 wins to 5 losses. McClatchy went into the CIF States playoff with a record of 26-4 earning them at seat in the Division I bracket, seeded number 8. With the immense amount of talent on the team, a respectable ranking, and a supportive community surrounding the school, it leaves C.K.M. hopeful to bring the State Championship home next year.
McClatchy faced off San Ramon Valley of Danville on Tuesday, February 26th, kicking off the start of the playoffs. San Ramon Valley, seeded 9, is only one seed behind the Lions, many predicting it would be a close game.
The home court was packed with students, parents, and teachers, offered a sea of red. The game began with McClatchy having a lead early in the quarter before San Ramon caught up towards the end. San Ramon ended the first quarter with a one point lead 18-19. The start of 2nd quarter, McClatchy girls began to dominate on the court with three point shots that became never ending. C.K.M. earned a total of 29 points in the 2nd quarter compared to San Ramon’s 9 points ending with a final score of 47-28 by half time.
Start of the second half, McClatchy continued the grind with another successful quarter. Earning a total of 19 point adding to their 3rd quarter score of 66-36, San Ramon only earning 8 points 3rd quarter.
After an eventful two quarters, C.K.M. seem to release of the tight grip they had on San Ramon. Previous quarters, the points seemed endless but San Ramon was then able to earn some points back. San Ramon came up to 16 points to C.K.M.’s 13 points.
McClatchy won the first game of the playoffs with a total score of 79-52 against San Ramon Valley of Danville. McClatchy faced off their rivals Sacramento High Thursday, February 28th, their next game in the State Playoffs.
Sacramento High School, a neighbor and rival of McClatchy was seeded number one after a successful win in the Sac-Joaquin division 2 playoffs. Nia Lowery (‘19) started the game off with the first 2 point field goal. The game continued to be quick paced the whole quarter ending with Sac High being in a 3 point lead with a score of 11-14.
The two teams continued to bounce back and forth on the scoreboard with both teams being equally persistent. The 2nd quarter ended with Sac High still being in the lead by 5 points and ending the quarter with a score of 21-26.
The 3rd quarter was painfully slow for McClatchy with a total of 5 points being able to be scored by the team. Sac High quickly took a lead with a score of 26-39 and time was dwindling. The Lions had eight minutes to come back from a 13 point defeat.
In the 4th quarter McClatchy seemed to have their defense locked down as they began their comeback. The game became climatic as McClatchy came back quickly and took a lead of 44-43 after two free throws. Sacramento then came back with 2 free throw points leading the game by one point again. With only a few minutes on the clock, the whole gym began to bite their fingers as the game was too close to decide who will take it all. Sac High’s gym filled with hundreds of people all roaring for their team, McClatchy’s fans could be heard echoing throughout when everybody stood up for a 2 point field goal putting McClatchy at a one point lead.
As everybody is in high energy, the Lions made a 3 point field goal putting the team in a 4 point lead with less than a minute left. With 12 seconds left on the clock, McClatchy was fouled and given a 2 point free throw opportunity. The clock stopped and 2 free throw points were earned, the game continued with Sacramento’s possession of the ball. McClatchy held possession of the ball when the shot clock rang, McClatchy had just defeated the number one seed in the playoffs. The final score, 51-45 had proved McClatchy’s hard work had paid off.
The next game took place Saturday, March 2nd against Bishop O’Dowd of Oakland, seeded 4th. With the game being all the way in Oakland, the team still had a big supportive crowd down at Bishop O’Dowd.
The team showed great sportsmanship and held a good fight against the Dragons. The Lions lost against O’Dowd 38-75. Both teams displayed outstanding game strategies and McClatchy fought hard throughout the entire game. Though, the unfairness in the reffing could be pointed out by some spectators. Many of those who witnessed claimed there were many fouls by Bishop O’Dowd that did not get called. Not to undermine their success, they were a tremendously good team the Lions faced off. Bishop O’Dowd went off to play against Bear Creek, and went all the way to the finals before losing to Rosary Academy at the Golden One Center.
This marks the end of a truly successful season and journey that the Lady Lions experienced. Despite not winning the State Championship, the girls were highly successful, ranking 20th in California and a national rank of 105th. Their success should be celebrated by our community.
“Drip Or Drown 2” is Gunna’s latest album released on February 22nd. This being his first solo album in over a year, people knew this project was not going to upset.
The 16-track album features famous artists like Young Thug, Playboi Carti, and Lil Baby, all of whom are from Atlanta, Georgia. It was produced by Wheezy and Turbo The Great, who are also from Gunna’s hometown of Atlanta, Georgia.
The project keeps a consistent tone of melodic rap through all 16 songs, with only a few being a little more slow-paced. Much like all of today’s great rap artists, Gunna uses ad libs throughout the whole project, similar to Migos, where the last word of every line is emphatically repeated.
With his consistent flow from chorus to free rap Gunna is right in there with modern day rap. And if regular rap listeners didn’t appreciate or know who Gunna was, they sure will now. Final review: 8.5 out of 10.
