The Commuter: Nov. 4, 2020

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VOL. 52 EDITION 6

C O M M U N I T Y

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A Nation

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Inside this Edition

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LBCC CARES

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NEW

VOTERS

NEW GENERATION OF VOTERS

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ILLUSTRATION: REBECCA FEWLESS

OCTOBER'S FAREWELL

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CAMPUS NEWS

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A Surprise in Your Inbox LBCC Distributes a Grant to Qualifying Students

STORY BY

LISA HOOGESTEGER

STORY AND PHOTO BY DAKOTA GANGE

Here are some thoughts on exercise, physical activity and a few reminders to help cope with stress in your life: The Commuter is the weekly student-run newspaper for LBCC, financed by student fees and advertising. Opinions expressed in The Commuter do not necessarily reflect those of the LBCC administration, faculty and students of LBCC. Editorials, columns, letters, and cartoons reflect the opinions of the authors.

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WAYS TO EXERCISE WITHOUT GETTING UP FROM YOUR CHAIR:

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Jumping to conclusions Running around in circles Stretching the truth Beating around the bush Spinning your wheels Running your mouth off Doing a tailspin Throwing a fit Jumping out of your skin Flying by the seat of your pants Driving others wild Digging a hole for yourself Walking on eggshells Chipping away at your self-esteem Jogging your memory Walking on sunshine Spinning plates in the air Juggling responsibilities Running on empty Balancing work, school and home Throwing caution to the wind

DO'S AND DON'TS FOR STRESS INTERVENTION:

• Do: Take a breath.

• Don't : Hold your breath • Do: Acknowledge your stress, worries, fears.

• Don't: "Dread ahead" • Do: Consider positive action.

• Don't: "Should" yourself • Do: Talk with friends.

• Don't: Gripe about the same

thing 3x without doing something differently.

• Do: Laugh, dance play.

• Don't: Always put the fun off til tomorrow.

SOME THINKING ABOUT REGULAR PHYSICAL ACTIVITY:

“Activity” means being active.

It does not require special clothes, a gym membership or vigorous muscle contractions. Vigorous exercise is good, great in fact for building muscle endurance (like strengthening your heart); however too often we buy into the “no pain, no gain” myth and overlook the fact that doing SOMETHING is better than doing nothing. Try these: • Walk, stretch, go up and down stairs, dance, strike a pose.

• Take a midday stroll to anywhere (that you can walk safely). Notice your surroundings, breathe in deeply (may be hard through a mask), listen to the sounds of nature or tunes of your choice. Bonus points if you take a pet or child with you for a walk.

• Add physical activity to your daily calendar and treat it like a very important class you MUST attend.

• Start the day with 20 minutes of stretching, walking or doing a youtube fitness video – you’ll feel better all day long.

“If exercise could be packaged in a pill, it would be the single most widely prescribed and beneficial medicine in the nation.”

-Robert Butler, National Institute on Aging

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CoronaVirus Aid Relief and Economic Security Act, or as you may know it, the Cares Act. In addition to stimulus checks and unemployment benefits, this act stretched out to almost every higher education institution in the country.

I opened my email last week to an important looking message from LBCC’s Vice President of Finances and Operations Sheldon Flom. Unsure of what it could be, I clicked on it, and what I found had my eyes swelling with salty tears.

Through the federal Cares Act, LBCC distributed money to those who met the qualifications. This was a grant, not a loan, meaning anyone who received this money does not have to pay it back, and it was Linn-Benton’s third distribution this year. This was an over-$1.3 million grant.

LBCC tried to dispense this in “the most fair way possible, and to the students who needed it most,” said Flom in an interview. This was an application-free process that Linn-Benton figured out for each individual. This fall alone, there have been two disbursements of $1,101,000, split among thousands of students. The most recent disbursement happened in the last week of October. This was the last disbursement, but It is possible that there may be more to come through the state CARES Act, although it’s still unsure at this time.

The qualifications were set by the

federal government CARES Act guidelines.

Some of these guidelines include: a student must qualify for and file for FAFSA, be a U.S. citizen, and be taking credits for at least one singular degree or certificate. Half-time students received half the dollar amount, and full-time students received the full.

How did Linn-Benton decide who received how much, you ask? Well, Flom and others spent a lot of time and energy answering that question themselves.

As Flom explained, when calculating loans and grants from FAFSA, the government configures an “unmet” need per student. What this means is that each student has a dollar amount that is not covered by things such as loans, grants, or “family contribution” (you can see some of this information on the Financial Aid section of your Roadrunner account).

So, this is what the college used

to decipher which students received what amount from this portion of the CARES ACT. When the students had an “unmet” need of $0-$5,000, they received $200, and when they had an “unmet” need of $5,001$10,000 they received $300-$375. The distributions were either sent out via mail, or direct deposit.

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SAFETY TIP OF THE WEEK: As we "fall back" to shorter days, take extra care on the road.

• Driving at Night - The Most Dangerous Time to Drive • Drowsy Driving Prevention Week, Nov. 1-8 • 10 Tips for Managing Driver Distraction

LBCC has a Safety Committee whose goal is to identify and eliminate risks on our campus, and to prevent accidents and illnesses through the involvement of employees, managers, and students in an effort to provide a safe and healthy place to both work and learn.

A "Safety Suggestion Box" is available to provide a way for you to communicate your safety concerns, hazards spotted, and suggestions for promoting safety.

Please email your suggestions, comments, concerns to: safetycommittee@ linnbenton.edu

FIRST PLACE: Susie Plowhead with her dog Rae

SECOND PLACE: Jolene Vallejo with her dog Zoey Cannoli

THIRD PLACE: Sara Angel with Greg the chicken

There are restrictions on how you spend the money, however, the list is quite lenient -- Food, housing, course materials, health care, child care, technology-related expenses (for taking online classes), transportation, or any expenses you’ve incurred related to the disruption of campus operations due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

These funds will not be applied to any current or future balance that one may have at LinnBenton; they are intended for the student receiver to use as they need, following the spending guidelines.

Flom started with LBCC in February, right before COVID hit, and has been working diligently as he oversees the operations of re-opening LBCC, during COVID-19. Flom said he is “back doing what he loves” after a two-year break from his 15-year career in higher education.

“I really missed the students,” he said in reference to an empty LBCC building prior to fall term. The college has worked hard in the past several months to create a space for students and faculty that are working in the building, basing everything on government regulations that are also in accordance with the fire code.

Flom explained that you can’t just move desks and tables six feet apart, because then you often are breaking fire code regulations. It was a long process to create these safe spaces, including the installation of many plexiglass windows.

“We’re really happy with how everyone is trying so hard to use face coverings properly, social distance, to make sure we can maintain the face-to-face classes (such as nursing or welding). The students, faculty and staff are trying so hard that we really haven’t had any issues,” said Flom.

Linn-Benton has only had two recorded cases of COVID-19. Those infected handled it well, Flom said, communicating with the school and isolating themselves.

I’ve been out of school for almost a decade, and my experience as a new student during the pandemic, at LBCC, has been nothing short of smooth. For a late-20’s, non-technology savvy-year-old, I am quite surprised with how easy it has been to navigate 14 credits, all online. I’m continually impressed with the patience, flexibility, warmth, and kindness that I have experienced with my professors and the faculty here at Linn-Benton Community College.

It is clear through my personal observations that the faculty and staff really cares, and is truly trying so hard to make this the best experience possible for me and my fellow students.

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LBCC Civil Discourse

Writing Contest

TOPIC STATEMENT/WHAT: "Create a poem, song, essay, or short story using the Braver Angels message as inspiration. The 'With Malice Towards None' initiative has been put forth by Braver Angels to heal the US in the aftermath of the 2020 election and is based on the commitment to not hold hate, disdain, or ridicule for those who voted differently and to look for opportunities to work with people on the other side of the aisle."

WHERE: Turn in work to Civil Discourse Program email: civildiscourse@linnbenton.edu WHY: Submissions selected by LBCC Civil Discourse Program will be featured in The Commuter and on a gallery web page with other submissions from fellow authors and artists.

HOW: Send finished documents to civildiscourse@linnbenton.edu before Friday, November 13, 2020 at midnight.

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Of Voters LBCC Students Express New Responsibilities as First-time Voters

STORY BY TANNER JOHNSON

The 2020 elections have been a monumental time in the history of the United States. In this year alone, over 97 million Americans have already cast their vote, setting a record for the amount of ballots received for a presidential election.

With over 9 million of those voters having turned 18 in the past four years, it is evident that the young adults of our nation haven’t hesitated to utilize their newlygained voting capabilities.

As someone who turned 18 at the beginning of 2020, it wasn’t until I received my ballot for this election that I realized the amount of responsibility that came with casting my vote. As I read through the voter’s pamphlet, I began to realize the magnitude of my new role.

I wanted my decisions to push our state and country forward, uniting us a nation and enabling us to become stronger as a whole. With this in mind, I decided to reach out to other students who were also new to voting, to see their perspective on their new role.

The responses I received from other students had one thing in common: The desire to make a change. My fellow students recognized the power of their vote, and wanted to use that power in a way to better their community. Nicole Kinner, a first year diagnostic imaging student here at LBCC, stated, “I really hope that I can make a difference and make our community, state, country, and world a better and healthier place.”

Looking forward to the future,

Nicole noted, “I do hope that I set an example for future generations. Even if my vote is small, it can be my own personal butterfly effect.” By casting her vote, Nicole hopes to not only impact our country in the present, but to encourage others to do the same in the future.

28 year old English major, Katie Gruber, shared the same perspective as Nicole. For Katie, she made the decision to register to vote four years ago, after the last presidential election. “I realized that I was too late to make a change and that was a problem,” stated Katie, “This is the first election I’ve voted in and I’ve done it with an outlook of what I hope the future could be like.”

Katie’s hope for change doesn’t just stop there, though. In casting her vote now, Katie wants to set an example for future generations, demonstrating how they can make a change in the future. “I hope our future generations are powerful and steadfast,” declared Katie, “I hope that our votes are honored and that the upcoming kids will see that and learn that their voices do matter.”

“If people sit back because ‘It doesn’t matter,’” Katie continues, “then darkness and evil wins.”

Perhaps one of the most interesting things I learned from the perspectives of my peers was that their view of voting remained unchanged with age. In contrast to Nicole and Katie, freshman Theodore Summers has been a long-time voter.

At the age of 50, Theodore states, “It is a responsibility of all citizens to be involved, or at least informed, in regards to our government.” For Theodore, research

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Melon Shack Begins to Look Barren as November Arises

PHOTOS AND STORY: HIKARI KAWAI

The sparse field of the leftover pumpkins from Halloween and fall season in the background of the photo stand featuring corn and pumpkins.

The corn maze that was here this year, has towering corn stalks, while usually very busy, the day after Halloween, it was in contrast very quiet.

The busy season for the Melon Shack in Corvallis comes to an end. Bustling people walking across the pumpkin patch and meandering through the corn maze slowly fades while the upcoming winter season creeps up.

PHOTOS: HIKARI KAWAI

The ballot drop-box in front of the Benton County Courthouse. The boxes are out in Oregon for voters to drop off their ballots until 8pm on November 3. Hannah Ramsey puts in her ballot for her first time voting for a presidential candidate this year.

Dear Art Lovers, Please join us for the Plan B Artist Talk on Zoom Wednesday, Nov. 4 from 4:00-5:30.

You are welcome to attend and invite others using this link: https:// linnbenton.zoom. us/j/93932792188 The Plan B digital exhibition features the work of advanced artists and graduates from OSU made during Covid 19.

You can view the digital exhibition here: Plan B

Exhibit

This is a free event hosted by the LBCC Art Gallery.

Everyone is welcome and we hope to see you there!

are contributing greatly to the success of our future nation. Let your actions now be an example to the new generations of voters participating in the next elections, inspiring others to utilize their newly gained voting rights.

“Voting does feel like a big responsibility,” Nicole continues, “but in my opinion it should feel like a big responsibility. I feel that it is my obligation now that I am legally of age”

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The front of the Melon Shack, as the building was closed on Nov. 1. The pumpkin patch was still available for families and friends to swing by and take a look around. They usually sell (depending on the season) watermelons, cantaloupe, vegetables, and pumpkins. Normally they are open from JulyDecember 11am to 7pm.

Signs direct newcomers and all visitors to the corn maze, tickets, and hayrides.

The giant pumpkin sign showing the way towards the pumpkin patch, visible for passer-byers driving by on Highway 20.

Show your team spirit by joining us for a fundraiser to support LBCC Rad Tech Club. Come in to the Chipotle at 2501 NW Monroe Ave in Corvallis on Saturday, November 7th between 4:00pm and 8:00pm. Bring in this flyer, show it on your smartphone or tell the cashier you’re supporting the cause to make sure that 33% of the proceeds will be donated to LBCC Rad Tech Club.

NEW! ORDER ONLINE FOR PICKUP Use code L6BFVNF before checkout in ‘promo’ field. Orders placed on Chipotle.com or through the Chipotle app for pickup using this unique code will be counted towards the fundraiser.

All online orders must be placed for pickup at the same time/location of the fundraiser. Delivery cannot be counted at this time. Gift card purchases during fundraisers do not count towards total donated sales, but purchases made with an existing gift card will count.

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A small family hitches a ride on an uncrowded wagon being pulled behind the tractor.

is often the backbone of it all. “I don’t agree with parroting media assertions unless I have researched the content,” he expressed, “Sometimes that takes hours, but I feel an obligation to work from an informed position.”

Regardless of age, the dedication of individuals in casting their vote has the potential to change this country (and the world) for the better. A ballot may be small, but the responsibility of the person filling it out is great. By individuals making a change in themselves now, they

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Annual slide at the Melon Shack.

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Creeper? Ahhhh man 'Arms' Packs a Punch REVIEW BY JOSHUA BLOEDEL

Videogames have been a hobby that has created the childhoods of many people since the days of Pong. Over the years, it has created jobs for programmers, writers, composers, and lastly content creators. No other game has been a part of gamers’ childhoods and has influenced content creators more than Minecraft.

Selling about 200 million copies, Minecraft has become the best selling videogame of all time.

So, where did it all begin? Well, it all started with a game called Infiniminer from Zachtronics. Infiniminer was a multiplayer game with blocky textures very similar to Minecraft. A man named Markus Persson (famously known as Notch) played Infiniminer and had fun but found some flaws in it and thought a fantasy style would work with the game. So he took inspiration from the game which started the creation of Cave Game on May 10, 2009. One week later, Minecraft 0.0.10a was released. Upon release, it received positive feedback as they enjoyed simply adding blocks with no purpose at all. On June 30, 2010, crafting was introduced and later infinite worlds.

As Minecraft grew, so did its community. Youtubers started to play the game and made channels like DanTDM, StampyLongHead, PopularMMOs, and so much more! So, is this game a work of craftsmanship? Or should it be left in the mines?

You play as Steve who has to survive in the wild by collecting resources and creating new items as you face off enemies such as zombies and creepers.

In order to gather resources, you must explore the blocky terrain by collecting

wood, stone, and minerals (such as iron, gold, and diamonds) to create tools and other blocks using a crafting table. With these blocks you collect, you can create a house to protect yourself or anything else you want to make. The world is vast with many biomes to explore such as forests, oceans, deserts, and even villages. You may also find on your journey abandoned mines and buildings to loot. There are other worlds you can explore as you get better in the game like the Nether and the End where you will face new monsters and gather new resources and blocks. Steve also has a food bar that needs to be replenished by eating food. This can be done by killing animals and cooking them, or making food like bread and cake from plants by gardening or milk from cows.

This, however, is all in survival mode.

There is yet another mode that you can play on called Creative Mode. In creative, you are able to build anything you want with no need to collect the resources. It is the perfect way to show your creativity and experimentation.

The gameplay, overall, can be extremely fun whether you prefer to build or survive. My biggest gripe about this game though is that the game doesn’t explain how it works. If you are a complete beginner with no idea what to do, you will be utterly confused about what you’re supposed to do. I give the gameplay an A.

The soundtrack is great with songs like “Wet Hands” and “Sweden.” But, the soundtrack is ambient. I give it an A as well.

The game completely lacks story making giving it an automatic C.

To conclude, this is a very simple, yet fun game. While it lacks in story, it is a great way to play by yourself or with others.

I give the game a 7.5/10.

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'MINECRAFT'

DEVELOPER: Mojang Studios

PUBLISHER: Mojang Studios, Microsoft Studios, Sony Interactive Entertainment PLATFORM: Windows, OS X, Linux, Android, iOS, Xbox 360, Raspberry Pi, Windows Phone, PlayStation 3, Fire OS, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation Vita, Universal Windows Platform, Wii U, tvOS, Nintendo Switch, New Nintendo 3DS ESRB RATING: E10+

Nintendo is home to many franchises like Super Mario, Zelda, Metroid, etc. With so many franchises, they don’t make many new ones. Enter Splatoon, a third-person shooter and a new franchise for Nintendo. The game did incredibly well despite being on the Wii U. So, a new franchise was being made.

Kosuke Yabuki, the producer of the Mario Kart series, had an idea of having a behind-the-camera perspective in a fighting game. The problem with the idea was that you can’t tell how close you are to the person you are fighting. This led to the idea of having long arms so you didn’t need to worry about whether your character would reach the opponent but rather if it would hit or miss it.

On June 16, 2017, Arms, a thirdperson fighting game was released on the Nintendo Switch. It was nominated as best fighting game in a few awards but also won “Game, Original Fighting” in the NAVGTR Awards. So, does the game pack a punch? Or does it more arm than good?

There are people that are gifted with a special ability where their arms are able to stretch longer than the average human can. With 20 percent of the population with this ability which is called the ARMS trait, the Arms Ministry (now known as Arms Labs) created a sport specifically for this gift.

This sport is simply called Arms.

In Arms, you and your opponent duke it out in an arena where you have to deplete the other’s health by punching

'ARMS'

DEVELOPER: Nintendo Entertainment PUBLISHER: Nintendo PLATFORM: Nintendo Switch GENRE: Fighting ESRB RATING: E10+

or grabbing him. Thanks to the fighter’s long arms (or hair if you’re playing Twintelle), you can easily reach your opponent. There is a rock-paper-scissors system where punch can beat grab, the grab can beat shield, and shield and beat punch. You can use motion controls if you want (I honestly prefer this).

There are a few modes you can play. There is a Grand Prix mode where you fight several characters and claim the championship title. V-Ball where you play a game similar to volleyball by punching the ball to the opponent side of the field. Hoops which has you grab your opponent and throw them on a basketball hoop. Skillshot where you smash targets and Hedlok Scramble where you fight for a Hedlok mask that makes you very OP.

As you play these gains, you will gain coins that you can use to get arms or get artwork for the gallery.

The game overall lacks a story mode. It has so many unique characters that I wish they went more into. There is also some lore in the gallery. I give the story a B-. The gameplay is what makes this game unique from other Nintendo games. It’s overall quite fun. But honestly, it feels lacking. The Grand Prix feels repetitive to me and that’s the only singleplayer mode. I give the gameplay an A-.

The soundtrack is pretty good.

It has some great music like “Ramen’s Bowl,” “Ribbon Ring,” “Via Dolce,” “[NAME REDACTED],” and, of course, the title theme. A bunch of the arena themes borrow from the main theme, but overall, it’s pretty good. I give it an A.

To conclude, this game has a ton of potential. I really wish it had more story and see all these characters react to each other. I give the game an 8.3/10.

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(Note: This review is based on the newest build of the game available as of this writing. Some features may be different depending on which version you’re playing.)

“Ninjala” is a multiplayer battle royale title for the Nintendo Switch.

While not perfect by any means; the title has established itself as a solid entry-level experience for players who don’t normally play battle royale games and has more than enough room to grow in the near future.

The game’s world sees a group of young ninjas competing in the titular “Ninjala” battle royale, as well as defending their home from an invading force of aliens.

Both the multiplayer modes as well as an episodic story campaign rely on mastering weapons crafted from a material known as “Ninja Gum,” leading to a delightfully absurd in-game presentation.

Much like Nintendo’s own “Splatoon” games, GungHo Entertainment has a bright and colorful graphical style that treads the line between Western comic books and Japanese anime/manga.

The main difference is the gameplay:

rather than the ink-based “turf wars” that “Splatoon” is known for; the experience builds on the battle royale subgenre that the likes of “Fortnite” and “Player Unknown’s Battlegrounds” popularized. Both human opponents and drones are engaged directly with weapons crafted from “Ninja Gum.” Each weapon has its own abilities and special moves, with everything from gumball katanas to massive yo-yos made of doughnuts to hammers made of skateboard wheels available to try. The game also has a wide range of custom gear to modify your avatar with. The controls take some getting used to, but the basic gameplay is simple enough to get into while also tough to truly master.

That said, the game isn’t quite perfect just yet. Even before its official launch this past June (delayed from its intended May release due to the novel coronavirus/ COVID-19 pandemic); the game has had intermittent problems with server load; which have yet to be fully addressed since the open beta tests earlier this year. On top of this, many in-game items are distributed via microtransactions; and the title often has to make frequent adjustments to the progression and weapon balance systems.

Even so, the game has more than enough fun to easily spend hours of time with; and

“NINJALA”

PUBLISHER: GungHo Entertainment DEVELOPER: GungHo Entertainment ESRB RATING: E10+ MY RATING:  the developers have been openly listening to player feedback to improve the experience in future updates.

Though not a completely flawless

game, “Ninjala” is a worthy addition to the ever-popular battle royale craze; and makes a fun gateway into them for players of all ages. “IPPON!”

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Journey with Ash

Through Galar “POKÉMON JOURNEYS”

STORY BY

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STARRING: Sarah Natochenny, Zeno Robinson, Ray

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After twenty-two seasons airing its English dub on traditional live TV, the latest incarnation of “Pokémon” has begun streaming on Netflix in the form of “Pokémon Journeys.” On top of being the biggest shift in viewing format to date; the series has shaken up many of the anime’s core story and character conventions to deliver one of the best seasons of the anime yet.

On top of the series including stories set in the Galar region from the best-selling “Pokémon Sword and Shield,” the seven previous Pokémon regions are explored in ways that not only shed new light on beloved monsters and locations; but expand on them without forgetting what made the previous seasons work to begin with. This time around, Ash (voice of Sarah Natochenny) and Pikachu (voice of Ikue Ohtani) with a COUNCIL SHI P partner S T DENT LEADER young manUnamed Goh (voice of Zeno Robinson); who seeks to bond with the Mythical Pokémon Mew. Alongside Professor Cerise (voice of Ray Chase) and his daughter Chloe (voice of Cherami

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Chase, Cherami Leigh and Alejandro Saab with Jimmy Zoppi, Michele Knotz and Ikue Ohtani Based on a story by Satoshi Tajiri AVALIBILITY: Netflix (Volume 1 Streamed June 12, Volume 2 Streamed September 11, More Volumes Streaming Quarterly) RATING: PG-13 Leigh), Ash and Goh become “research fellows” on a globetrotting adventure to help find Mew and compete in the World Coronation Series against the Galar Champion; Leon (voice of Alejandro Saab).

Following the “Sun and Moon” series, which similarly introduced a new story structure to the franchise; this series has built on the established canon and made another stellar addition to the longrunning anime. On top of parallels to the early days of Ash as a trainer, Goh is Ash’s

ideal human companion for this series.

In essence, they’re both two sides of the same coin; playing off each other after being inspired by Legendary Pokémon in their younger days. The animation looks stunning in HD, full of vibrant color schemes and fluid; energetic battles. With the Japanese dub setting up appearances from fan favorite characters from the past and present alike, the show has found the ideal new home for its English dub on Netflix (the platform previously saw the

MY RATING:  debut of the all-CGI “Mewtwo Strikes Back Evolution” this past February; a reversion of “Pokémon The First Movie”).

With each 12-episode volume of the series streaming quarterly on Netflix, “Pokémon Journeys” is highly recommended for viewing. For celebrating the past, present and future of “Pokémon” as it heads towards its 25th anniversary next year, “the journey starts today!”

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JOIN US ON LBLIVE FOR OUR FALL TERM DAILY EVENTS: MOTIVATION MONDAY - Share

Motivation with each other to get us ready for the week.

TRIVIA TUESDAy - Themed Trivia from 12PM to 12:20 every Tuesday of fall term (student winner receives a $25.00 Gift Card) Theme Changes weekly.

WHAT'S MY MAJOR WEDNESDAY

- Wednesdays we will share an image on LBLive and you can guess what's my major based on the image. All correct answers will be entered into a drawing to win a $25.00 gift card.

TWISTY THURSDAY - Share and Celebrate the things that make us special on LBLive

CAPTION THIS FRIDAY - On Fridays we will post an image and it's your job to come

up with the best caption. The winner will be announced the following Tuesday and receive a $25.00 gift Card.

CLUB SPOTLIGHT The Amateur Radio Club

The Amateur Radio Club is a group of students who are interested in emergency preparedness, electronics, radios, and helping others. We participate in weekly training exercises, contests, and public service events. Some fun things we have done are: talk to astronauts aboard the ISS, build APRS trackers, receive images from weather satellites, deploy an Amateur Radio Emergency Data Network using 5Ghz, and 900Mhz equipment. All that is required to get your level 1-Technician class license is passing a 35 multiple choice question test, which costs 15$ and is valid for 10 years. Exams are scheduled as needed and are held remotely due to Covid-19. Amateur radio is a great hobby for anyone who is looking for a future in electronics and computers.

If you are interested in amateur radio, have any questions, or would like more information please reach out to Declan OHara by Email: "KG7HTE@gmail.com"

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