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Monday, June 5, 2023

Jemaine Cannon’s plea for life

Luke Tolbert

No sign of relief The Cowgirls defeated Utah 8-0 in a shortened, run-rule victory during their elimination game Friday night.

OSU run-rules Utah, continuing its WCWS run was up 8-0. Talk about a rough start.

An offensive explosion from OSU kept its season alive, defeating Utah 8-0 in an elimination game Friday night.

“Obviously a really nice Ashton Slaughter game for OSU,” OSU coach Kenny Gajewski said. “I told Assistant Sports our team after last night’s game Editor that I couldn’t wait to see what their response would be. I had a OKLAHOMA CITY — good feeling, not sure I can tell Halle Morris’ relief effort for you that we were gonna come Utah couldn’t have started much out and run-rule, but I figured worse. we would play well.”

Morris, who entered the Coming off the heels of circle for Ute teammate Sydney their game against Washington Sandez, was faced with a 3-0 earlier Friday, the Utes (42-16) deficit in the bottom of the sec- turned around and faced a Cowond with Cowgirl baserunners girl team that was run-ruled on surrounding her on all three Thursday night against Florida bases; not to mention, there State. Gajewski wasn’t worried were no outs. about his team’s response until Within 10 pitches, OSU

Friday afternoon. His team didn’t seem to feel anxious about the upcoming do-or-die game, but he suddenly did.

“I felt awesome til about 3 o’clock or so,” Gajewski said.

‘So, I went and got on the treadmill for a moment, just to try and get some energy out. I may have been more anxious than them (around) that time.

“They just know how to respond.”

The anxiety didn’t last long, as Katelynn Carwile plated two off a single to right field in the bottom of the first, giving the Cowgirls a 2-0 lead heading into the second. After Lexi Kilfoyl retired three Ute batters, OSU (47-15) got to work right away in the bottom half of the inning.

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Annual Speedfest breaks records

that year. In January of 1995, his mother Betty arranged for Cannon to stay with Clark; it was not meant to be long term or permanent, and Stephanie Landaverde she was not his girlNews and Lifestyle Editor friend.

On the day of Clark’s death, Cannon had planned to leave, and A call for clemency. the apartment was to be On Wednesday at sprayed for bugs, causing it 9 a.m., a clemency hearing for Jemaine Cannon is to be in extreme disarray. scheduled at Kate Barnard A neighbor, Sheena Elliot, came by and asked to borCommunity Corrections row money from Clark.

Center in Oklahoma City.

Clark became angry, On Tuesday, the and, when she became Oklahoma Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty aware of Cannon’s plan to leave, attempted to (OK-CADP) will host a stop him. Clark punched press conference to plead and kicked Cannon, who mercy for Cannon before grabbed her wrists to stop the hearing in the House her, causing her to punch Media Room of the Oklaherself in the nose and homa State Capitol. make herself bleed. She Cannon’s execution threw a jewelry box at is scheduled for July 20. him but missed, hitting He has been on death row and breaking a window. since 1996, after he was She tripped over items on convicted of murdering Sharonda Clark on Feb. 3, the floor and fell into the closet, smearing the closet 1995. floor with blood.

His attorney, Mark As he left, Clark Henrikson, said Cannon’s grabbed a kitchen knife previous trial teams “failed and came at him with it. He to present the affirmative grabbed her wrists and they defense, either by permitting him his absolute right both fell, Clark dropping the knife. They both lunged to testify or by bolstering for it and when Cannon his statement to law engrabbed it he blindly swung forcement with a forensic deconstruction of the gov- it, swinging it four times.

The knife broke and ernment’s case.”

Cannon dragged Clark’s Henrikson prepared Cannon’s clemency petition body to the bathroom, as well as made minor edits where he saw he could do to Cannon’s “Events Lead- nothing to help her. Clark ing to Self-Defense,” which was dead. Cannon changed his clothes and left. tells his own story about Edward Hueske, a the events on that February world-renowned crime day in 1995. scene reconstructionist, Here is a brief summary of “Events Leading to explained the basis for self-defense in Cannon’s Self-Defense.” clemency petition. Hueske Cannon first spoke had access to the trial tranto Clark during a phone scripts, the federal evidencall his sister Tamara had with Clark in March 1994, tiary hearing transcripts, police reports, crime scene during which she put him photos, autopsy photos and on the phone for about 20 reports and interviewed seconds. They met at his brother’s funeral in July of Cannon personally.

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Mallory Pool Staff Reporter Strap in and prepare for takeoff.

Oklahoma State University’s College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology (CEAT) hosted its 12th annual Speedfest event at the OSU Unmanned Aircraft Flight Station on April 29 in Glencoe.

The event is an aerospace competition for engineering students from OSU and middle and high school students. They come together from across the state to showcase their engineering abilities in friendly competition.

Speedfest holds two main competition areas every year.

The Alpha Class is the category for college students, while the India Class is the category for middle and high school students.

In the collegiate competition, team orange and team black are made up of more than 20 interdisciplinary seniors. They come together to

Courtesy of OSU For this year’s Speedfest contest, the teams were charged with creating a cost-efficient and strong plane that could dependably showcase speed and efficient pylon-racing abilities.

design and build a high-speed, remote-controlled plane. Every year, Andy Arena, the Speedfest coordinator and a School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering professor, makes different parameters for the competition that the teams’ planes must follow.

For this year’s contest, the teams were charged with creating a cost-efficient and strong plane that could dependably showcase speed and efficient pylon-racing abilities. The planes

were scored based on how well they completed a rocket glide paired with a pylon race, an ultimate speed and endurance challenge. Team black won the overall contest. They received a high score in the pylon race and endurance test, but it was team orange that developed the fastest plane in the competition’s history, reaching speeds of 240 miles per hour during their speed test.

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Courtesy of Mark Henricksen Jemaine Cannon’s execution is scheduled for July 20; he has been on death row since 1996 after he was convicted of murdering Sharonda Clark on Feb. 3, 1995.

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Davis Cordova Staff Reporter Colin Brueggemann stepped into the box with bases full of Cowboys and two outs in the third inning, but grounded a ball to second base for the out.

It was that kind of night for OSU, where it couldn’t plate runners in scoring position, especially in the early innings.

The Cowboys lost 6-4 to Oral Roberts on Friday at O’Brate Stadium in the Stillwater Regional. OSU will play an elimination game versus Dallas Baptist, Saturday at 2 p.m. ORU’s upset over OSU mimicked the first two games the teams played against each other in the regular season.

In ORU’s April 11 and May 2 wins versus OSU, the Golden Eagles led 5-0 and 5-2 late in the games. OSU tried to comeback, but didn’t succeed.

“I think that was a really good, well-played college baseball game all the way around,” ORU coach Ryan Folmar said. “I thought we handled the environment really well and stayed composed. We made some pitches, made some plays, made some swings when we needed to and proud of our guys with the way they competed.”

Two batters prior to Brueggemann’s out, the game went into a 59-minute lightning delay. The delay didn’t effect the game much, but it did influence ORU’s change at pitcher.

Caleb Isaacs came in for relief and even though he gave up three runs in 4 1/3 innings, he nixed OSU’s chance to tie or take the lead through the early and middle innings.

OSU had opportunities early to score with six runners in scoring position in the first four innings but never saw a run cross home plate. OSU batted 3-for-11 with runners in scoring position, with one of the hits leading to two runs.

“Guys were ready, we just didn’t get the base hit we needed there in the early innings with a lot of guys on base,” OSU coach Josh Holliday said.

The Golden Eagles jumped out to 5-0 lead in the fifth inning and had a response when OSU attempted a comeback. OSU scored two runs from a David Mendham single and revived the O’Brate Stadium crowd, but the Golden Eagles’ Mac McCroskey drove in a run with a two-out single in the sixth, pushing the lead back to four runs.

“At the time it was 5-0 then it was 5-2 and then 6-2. I mean you still have to rally,” Holliday said. “You’re still in a position of the game to put something together. We can’t let that knock your spirits.

I mean we had to put a run

Courtesy OSU Athletics An OSU rally came up short, and the Cowboys dropped their first game of the Stillwater Regional, 6-4, to Oral Roberts on Friday night.

together whether it be 5-2, 6-2. a leadoff walk in the ninth Just got to keep going.” to bring the tying run to the When OSU hammered plate, ORU’s closer Cade Dentwo solo home runs in the ton threw together three quick bottom of the eighth and drew outs to secure the victory.

“The kids did battle back, we got a couple barrels and got the leadoff walk in the ninth inning, but the young man (Denton) made some

nice pitches there to finish it,” Holliday said. “You just got to be resilient, that’s all there is to it.” sports.ed@ocolly.com

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sports Former four-star recruit Miranda transfers to OSU Parker Gerl Staff Reporter

displayed high-level athleticism, finishing around the rim and an ability to knock down perimeter shots in spurts.

He was ranked as the No. 55 overall recruit by ESPN and No. 30 by Rivals.

The Cowboys have added a In his senior season at Springfield 7-footer via the transfer portal.

Commonwealth Academy, he averaged North Carolina State transfer 20 points and 12 rebounds per game.

Isaiah Miranda has committed to OSU, 247 Sports had Miranda tabbed it was announced Sunday morning by as a four-star transfer, and he received Joe Tipton of On3. high interest from Alabama and KenHis time with the Wolfpack was tucky when he first entered the portal brief, as he arrived at NC State for this before choosing the Cowboys. past season’s spring semester before Miranda slots into an OSU opting to enter the NBA Draft and frontcourt alongside Jacksonville transfer portal. After taking his name transfer Mike Marsh and McDonald’s out of the draft, the big man was on All-American Brandon Garrison and the open market. Miranda had previous will likely be a big part of Boynton’s ties to the Cowboys and coach Mike lineups and rotations. He’s Boynton’s Boynton, as he received an offer from fourth get from the portal, joining OSU in July 2021.

Marsh, East Carolina guard Javon Although he’s yet to play in a col- Small and North Florida guard Jarius lege game, Miranda is still viewed as Hicklen. sports.ed@ocolly.com a talented big man. In high school, he

Luke Tolbert Lexi Kilfoyl’s quick reflexes at the mound in the fifth inning kept Utah off the scoreboard and secured a run-rule.

got on a WCWS... roll... “They and you saw the

hands, where she caught a ball that fired toward rest of it,” Utah coach the circle, showcasAmy Hogue said. ing her quick, twitchy Continued from 1 The next three reflexes. innings were quiet for Practice makes both offenses, but noth- perfect, it seems, as Taylor Tuck start- ing else was needed; Kilfoyl said postgame ed the Cowgirls’ six-hit, the eight-run lead was that fielding drills are six-run inning with a enough to end the game her favorites in practice. double, before Megan early after Utah’s fifth “I definitely take Bloodworth and Rachel scoreless inning. pride in my fielding; Becker loaded the bases The Utes’ lack of that’s one of my favorite with no outs. Chyenne offensive production things to do at practice, Factor capitalized on was due to Kilfoyl’s actually,” Kilfoyl said. the opportunity, hitting dominance in the circle. “Even from a young an RBI single to left.

Kilfoyl started in the age, on my travel ball Enter Morris, who circle of a Women’s teams, I would play first was put in a problematic College World Series base all the time, so... I situation by entering the game for the first time think that has definitely circle with a juiced-up since June 2021, when helped me today.”

Cowgirl offense. she was a sophomore OSU gets a day off On her third pitch, at Alabama. No stretch before facing the loser Kiley Naomi had an may have been more of Oklahoma-Tennessee RBI single to left. Her impressive than Kilfoy’s on Sunday night. Either seventh pitch ricocheted outing in the top of the way, the Cowgirls will off the front right corner fifth, where Utah had face a high-level ofof home plate and over two runners in scoring fense, but until then, the catcher’s glove, position with no outs, they’ll look to keep bringing another home. putting the Cowgirls’ their offense at a high Morgyn Wynne hit a run-rule in jeopardy. level as well. two-RBI double to left Her response?

“We’re built to center on the eighth Turning the next three move on in this,” Gapitch. The 10th pitch led Ute batters into outs, jewski said. This team to a Katelynn Carwile promptly ending their will celebrate this win; RBI single, putting the season. The first out we’ll wake up tomorrow finishing touches on the wasn’t because of and celebrate this win.” inning of pure Cowgirl Kilfoyl’s arm, but her dominance. sports.ed@ocolly.com

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Luke Tolbert OSU was went 0-2 in an NCAA Regional for the first time since 2017 after Saturday’s 18-4 loss to DBU.

Cowboys’ season ends in blowout loss to Dallas Baptist “Very, very numb right now. That was a difficult game, difficult set of emotions,” OSU coach Josh Holliday said. “The only thing I was able to share with the kids in the brief huddle was to not let the empty feeling and the numbness that we have right now Davis Cordova be the lasting memory of this team Staff Reporter and what they’ve done for the last four months.

“This tournament we simply did OSU had one of its toughest out- not have our rhythm or, we weren’t ings in the most critical game of the able to put winning baseball together season, and now, the season is over. in either game.”

Dallas Baptist defeated OSU 18-4 Juaron Watts-Brown, OSU’s ace in the Stillwater Regional’s first elimi- pitcher, started and pitched well early nation game. OSU was the first team but hit a wall in the fourth. The game eliminated in its own regional for the came crashing down after that. first time in program history. This is DBU crushed two solo homers to the first time since 2017 OSU failed to start the fourth inning. Then, DBU’s win a game in a regional.

Ethan Mann struck out but got on base

because of a dropped third strike.

Miguel Santos took the next pitch from Watts-Brown on a ride to right field to give the Patriots a 4-1 lead.

“They made an adjustment in the fourth and got some balls on the barrel and got them elevated,” Holliday said.

“We could not collect an out. Balls were finding holes, they were hitting them on the barrel. It was one of those innings where literally no matter what we went to, tried to do or whatever, we could not stop the momentum they built in that inning.”

The next inning, Watts-Brown gave up three more runs and was eventually replaced by OSU’s No. 2 starting pitcher Ben Abram. Abram didn’t record an out and gave up two runs.

DBU scored 18 runs from the fourth to the seventh innings, seem-

ingly putting away the Cowboys’ 2023 campaign.

“A disappointing finish, sure, but everyone has the right to view the team and the season in which ever way they wish,” Holliday said. “I will always view this team through all the good things they did and all the moments that made us proud. Sure, we are all going to have a scar from this, no question.

“If the only way you can celebrate and appreciate a club simply by the final result of the last game, there would be a lot of empty seasons in a lot of people’s hearts so I would hope they have a bigger view of the club and appreciate all the effort that went into it.” sports.ed@ocolly.com

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News OSU CEAT professor recognized by the National Science Foundation Emilee Norton Staff Reporter The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a Faculty Early Career Development Program (CAREER) Award to Ritesh Sachan, assistant professor and researcher from the College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology (CEAT). He will conduct first-of-its-kind research regarding high entropy alloy nanoparticles.

Sachan, assistant professor in the mechanical and aerospace engineering department, will receive over $500,000 over the next five years to further his research proposal, “Leading to Accelerated Discoveries in High-Throughput Ultrafast Laser-Driven Processing of High Entropy Alloy Nanoparticles,” which is a significantly undiscovered area for science.

“I am honored to get this award,” Sachan said.”It is very prestigious and highly regarded among our academic and research peers. It creates a lot of visibility for myself and my research which allows for further funding opportunities and the opportunity for collaboration with others in the field.”

Everyday alloys such as steel, brass and bronze are materials made up of about two or three dominant materials.

Compared to pure or traditional alloy counterparts, high entropy alloys that contain a minimum of five elements and materials in various percentages could potentially be found to have the same or even better characteristics. The formation and composition of these high entropy alloys is the primary focus of Sachan’s research.

The nanoparticles are created by firing a laser through a thin film of each composite material, causing the film to break and shrivel, creating nanoparticles that can then be tested and recorded.

The primary application of these materials are as a cataly-

Courtesy of OSU Sachan will receive over $500,000 over the next five years to further his research proposal, “Leading to Accelerated Discoveries in High-Throughput Ultrafast Laser-Driven Processing of High Entropy Alloy Nanoparticles.”

sis for energy production. This research could make a significant difference in the cost of the process that usually uses scarce and costly materials by finding new materials that are just as effective, with an abundance of elements at much lower cost.

“Long-term, cost-effectiveness is the biggest benefit,” Sachan said. “Right now, the most popular catalyst is platinum, which is very expensive.

However, if you can replace that with new materials made of nickel, cobalt, etcetera, you may still be able to yield the

effectiveness of platinum, but at a much lower cost.”

The main product may not be the only groundbreaking aspect of Sachan’s research. Adapting laser-driven production methods for the production of high entropy nanoparticles will require new approaches and methodologies based on well-founded production methods.

“We are performing foundational research,” Sachan said. “New materials may not be the only product of this research, but the methods and procedures we use along the

way could be transformational to this area of research.”

Sachan will be conducting fundamental research regarding novel nanoparticle composition and its benefits, as well as utilizing new methods to understand their microstructure. For example, he will be using 4D STEM (4D scanning transmission electron microscopy) technique coupled with machine learning to identify and understand the structural properties of the nanoparticles.

“This research is super exciting,” Sachan said. “The NSF labeled this proposal

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Courtesy of the Oklahoma Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty On Tuesday, the Oklahoma Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty (OK-CADP) will host a press conference to plead mercy for Cannon before the hearing in the House Media Room of the Oklahoma State Capitol.

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ic Stress Disorder in 1995, which Georgia Wykoff, a licensed social worker and mitigation specialist, connects to his self-defense.

Continued from 1 Cannon was charged with Attempted Murder for the assault of Awanna Simpkins in 1990, of which her “This is a good example of how physical description did not match Cannot to document a crime scene and non’s and she had also identified her leave as many unanswered questions attacker’s name as “Anthony.” behind as possible,” Hueske said in his At the time of the initial interreport. view, Simpkins did not claim she was Hueske’s report found law enraped, and an examination by Dr. Marforcement did a poor analysis of the tha Dannenbuam was inconsistent with crime scene, failing to check if the rape or sexual assault. Simpkins added blood on the suspected murder weapon rape to her allegations ten months later. was both Cannon’s and Clark’s or solely Neither Simpkins nor another witness Clark’s. This scientific analysis was identified Cannon in a lineup until possible and would’ve supported CanSimpkins was shown a yearbook photo non’s self-defense case. of Cannon, which was inconsistent with Cannon was abused emotionally the original description of her attacker. and physically as a child, and he was No fingerprints, DNA evidence diagnosed with Complex Post Traumator witness connected Cannon to this

crime. The rape charge was dismissed and Cannon was sentenced to 15 years in prison. Cannon was released on parole in 1995.

His defense case was handled poorly, Henrikson said. Although every defendant has the right to testify, his attorneys, Julia O’Connell and Sid Conway from the Tulsa County Defender’s Office, met his request with disdain and obstruction, Cannon’s clemency petition said.

The trial team met with Cannon only six or seven times before the trial, each meeting lasting no more than an hour. Wykoff, who will be present at Tuesday’s press conference, was unable to testify at the trial and the neuropsychologist Herman Jones replaced her. Jones testified that Cannon was an unacceptably high risk to society, especially women, and should not be out among the general public.

Cannon made many requests regarding his case, including funding for neuropsychological evaluation, a medical examiner expert, a blood expert and a self-defense expert, which were all denied.

While Cannon claims he and Clark were not dating, that their living together was purely transactional, many other sources claim otherwise. Articles

by The Oklahoman, Tulsa’s News & Talks and The Forgiveness Foundation all state Clark was Cannon’s girlfriend.

Not included in his petition is Clark’s body was found two days after her death, during which Cannon fled to Michigan, and while he stated that he acted in self-defense, no defensive injuries were noticeable when he was arrested, according to The Forgiveness Foundation. news.ed@ocolly.com

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News Speedfest...

Continued from 1 “Speedfest is one of the largest competitions of its type in the world,” Arena said. “To date, there have been over 10,000 spectators, 1,400 students and 300 college faculty and K-12 teachers participating. At the collegiate level, the students are designing and building their aircraft using state-of-the-art tools and techniques, gaining knowledge that they will need to work in industry.”

The judges that help out at Speedfest are industry professionals that represent major aerospace companies, and one judge described the experience as exceptional.

“I was blown away by the quality and capabilities of the aircraft, the professionalism of the student’s display areas and the overall experience that Speedfest delivered,” a judge said.

The invitational competition, the India Class, is open to 5th-12th grade teams. Their contest is to construct a plane kit that’s provided to try to India Class teams at Speedfest 2023 launch their planes to compete in their circuit challenge. improve the performance of the Oklahoma Space Grant STEM covered travel costs, safety competition. aircraft. Modifications to the (NASA OKSG STEM) Educa- helmets that are required when “At the moment, we curplane are allowed as long as planes are flying and plane rently have enough returning they follow certain parameters tion Center. “And I think this increase is greatly due to the decorating materials for five teams and prospective new and restrictions. Every team’s teams that were in the districts team names on the waiting plane then competes in a pylon NASA OKSG STEM Education Center taking over the supported by the grant. The list who wish to be considered race. Scoring is based on the money also covered extra sup- for an invitation to Speedfest distance the plane traveled on a pre-competition side of the India Class in 2022, in order to plies during Speedfest for all 2024, that we could easily see two-turn course in two minthe team numbers increase to utes. Turn markers were placed provide around the clock build 31 teams so they could purassistance to these 5th through chase new items and make re- 60 plus,” Risenhoover said.

400 feet apart on the course. pairs on their planes as needed.

Risenhoover asked for Planes are tagged as they pass 12th grade teams.”

The center provides asIn addition, the grant feedback about the impact and to calculate their total distance encompassed all of the supscale of the Speedfest program traveled in the time constraints. sistance by means of virtual from educators and the stuA record of 31 teams competed meetings for teams to ask ques- plies for 13 of the teams to tions and educator professional complete all 12 of the tactile dents who participated. in Speedfest this year. development events. They also discovery and inquiry-based “Too often we teachers “Our India Class numsupply extra parts, which enNASA OKSG India Class push higher academics withbers were up by 14 teams, sured educators would not have Speedfest Curriculum lessons out implementing concrete, and a total of more than to use personal funds to buy which reached 150 students. real-life applications of our 270 students competing parts for the contest.

Halliburton supplied the funds theoretical lectures,” an educathis year, as we only had 17 On top of this assistance, for lunch at the event for the tor said. “Speedfest requires teams compete in 2022,” said CEAT’s K-12 Department of 31 teams and the Oklahoma students to complete handsDorinda Risenhoover, educaAerospace Commission gave on work, become an active tion coordinator for the NASA Defense STEM Grant provided $25,000 in funding. This over $15,000 in funding for the participant, work as a team to

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solve a common goal, learn to delegate, learn to lead, learn to overcome failures, practice time management and it gives students more confidence in themselves while they have fun.”

Besides the competition, Speedfest featured senior capstone designs and displays, food vendors and sponsor tents.

During breaks, the attendees witnessed demonstrations by the Stillwater RC Flyers, rocket launches by CEAT students on the rocketry team and a CEAT sophomore versus senior race between a rocket car and an autonomous firefighting vehicle from the two teams respectively. news.ed@ocolly.com

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The Space Jam Legacy Tanner Kenyon Staff Reporter When we put Michael Jordan’s original ‘Space Jam’ and LeBron James’ sequel head-to-head, we are compelled to consider: which one hits the game-winner and secures the victory in this cinematic one-on-one?

In the world of sports and especially cinema, it is often the case that the sequel fails to live up to the legacy of its predecessor. However, such is not the case for “Space Jams” as neither were critically received.

A quarter of a century remains separated between the two iterations, but the central premise of the story remains the same: a world famous NBA superstar must team up with Looney Tunes characters such as Bugs Bunny in a high-stake basketball game.

Pros: Original Space Jam: The 1996 classic “Space Jam” embraced its erratic and zany nature at heart as well as utilizing its unique sense of humor and story to create a film that delighted audiences worldwide.

Even though it received a “rotten” score from film critics ranking at 44%, it nevertheless became a beloved sports film and comedy for years to come, particularly amongst the younger viewers.

The animation of the film at the time was vastly underrated in my eyes, I remember rewatching it and applauding how effortlessly the film holds up to today’s standards. Don’t get me wrong, there are without a doubt instances where it could be improved, but for a 1996 film, they did a great job.

Space Jam: A New Legacy: The sequel, while not as good as the first, brought a unique and new utilization of sports in movies as well as revolutionizing the use of a single company’s vault of intellectual properties in a single film. We

see the use of properties such as “Game of Thrones”, DC, “Rick and Morty” and so on. It was clear that this film prioritized cultural aspects at their disposal to appeal to audiences of all ages. This was definitely overdone, but I enjoyed it more than I disliked it.

In this film, LeBron James goes against an AI who will not release his son unless he wins in a basketball game. This narrative brings a new dynamic to the “Space Jam” legacy as it introduces a family narrative into the story. I personally prefer the first film. However, I do like the incentivization of playing for one’s family. It makes us root for the main character even more.

Cons: Original Space Jam: The main criticism and negative that this film is responsible for is its thin plot. This was a film in which movie critics did not hold back stating it contained a commercialized nature while also establishing a weak narrative.

Space Jam: A New Legacy: This film received much harsher criticisms than its predecessor, in which it received a 37% from movie critics. It was often criticized for utilizing Warner Bros’ vault of intellectual property in way too high a volume.

As previously stated, I agree it may have been a bit overdone. Critics found the product placement to be shameless and excessively blatant. This, combined with an overemphasis on showcasing Warner Bros.’ IP, contributed to a viewing experience that some critics found hard to sit through.

Conclusion: In conclusion, while both “Space Jams” were able to dunk their ways into the hearts of viewers, both of the films airballed in regards to critics. Nonetheless, both of the installments in the “Space Jam” franchise are enjoyable watches as well as films that will be watched for years and years to come. entertainment.ed@ocolly.com

Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures LeBron James in Warner Bros. Pictures’ animated/live-action adventure “Space Jam: A New Legacy.”

Courtesy of HBO Jeremy Strong, left, Sarah Snook and Kieran Culkin portray Roy siblings Kendall, Shiv and Roman, respectively, in HBO’s “Succession.”

‘Succession’ Sticks the Landing Michael Clark Staff Reporter

There was never any doubt that HBO’s “Succession” would have an excellent series finale. While Jesse Armonstrong’s magnum opus started off a bit slow, once the ball got rolling, it never slowed down. It’s now safe to say there was never a weak episode in the entire series. As Kendall Roy himself would say, it’s “all bangers, all the time.” The series finale is no different, delivering a hauntingly satisfying conclusion to the best show in recent memory.

Season 4 as a whole has been a fantastic season of television, properly shaking up the story and taking these characters to places you’d never expect for them to go. While some of these shifts are rather abrupt and jarring, it’s easy to buy into these choices because of how well the actors portray them. Through a series of small expressions on Jeremy Strong’s face, you can perfectly understand some of the shocking decisions he makes in the final episodes.

The standout in the score is on point terms of acting has to through each and every be Kieran Culkin, who scene. The cinemagives Roman Roy so tography is subtle but much personality and worth studying, many range that it’s unbeliev- shots are loaded with able. He can be cocky symbolism and gorand arrogant in one geous visuals. For scene and shockingly example, whenever pitiful in the next. a character is losing Each and every actor power in a scene, they brings their A-game to may move further away this series. These are from the camera or characters you love go out of focus. Little to hate, but also hate details like these make to love. Because deep the show infinitely down, each character rewatchable. is lovable in their own, All of this is bizarre way. hardly mentioning Thankfully, the that “Succession” is a final episode manages comedy, and somehow to give each character juggles a hearty dose their flowers and the of humor alongside all ending they deserve. of its serious and bitter It’s more bitter than moments. This show is sweet, but it manages downright laugh-outto spin that sadness loud hilarious at times. in a way that makes With brilliant one linsense for each storyline ers, insults and complias a perfectly natural cated analogies, when conclusion. There is you aren’t at the edge a twist that may feel of your seat, you’ll contrived, but it makes surely be laughing. sense upon rewatch.

At the end of The final 10 minutes of the day, Succession the episode are perhaps has secured itself as some of the most tense one of the greatest and heartbreaking in shows of all time. It’s recent memory. hilarious, harrowing “Succession” and heartbreaking from would not be what it is start to finish. If you without its outstanding haven’t given it a watch music and cinematog- already, this summer raphy. Nicholas Britell break may be the perhas orchestrated one fect time to check out of the greatest theme this fantastic show. songs of all time, and entertainment.ed@ocolly.com

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Nancy Black Tribune Content Agency Linda Black Horoscopes Today’s Birthday (06/05/23). Imagine possibilities and plot this year. Build professional status with persistence, preparation and excellence. Address summer fitness and health changes, before a busy autumn of family fun and romance. Stay flexible this winter with changes. Shift romantic directions this spring, before social fun. Dreams inspire action.

To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging.

Aries (March 21-April 19) — Today is a 9 — Tap into work that you love. Romance, beauty and passion spark this month, with Venus in Leo. Collaborate on projects with heart. Enjoy delightful company.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is an 8 — Enjoy your love nest. Domestic bliss flowers this month, with Venus in Leo. Pour your heart into home and family. Nurture your garden.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Today is a 9 — Trust your heart to guide your investigation. You love learning, with Venus in Leo. Write, express and share your story. Create works of beauty.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Today is a 9 — Gather new income. Venus enters Leo for an especially lucrative month. Discover your money-making power zone. Profit from putting your heart into your work.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 9 — For the next month, with Venus in your sign, you’re especially irresistible and charming. Try a new style. Fitness routines satisfy. Let your light shine.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is a 7 — Relax in privacy. Find beauty in peace and tranquility over the next month, with Venus in Leo. Let your imagination wander.

Creativity flowers.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is a 9 — Benefit through social connections. with Venus in Leo. Get out in public. Participate with community efforts for common gain.

Win with teamwork and collaboration.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is an 8 — Write your story. Your career flourishes, with Venus in Leo. Develop projects close to your heart this month. Infuse with love for flowering.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is a 9 — Work extra for a bonus. This next month, with Venus in Leo favors travels, research and exploration. Investigate a subject that you love.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is a 9 — Get into a lucrative groove with your partner over the next month, with Venus in Leo. Grow shared ventures with love and tender care.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is an 8 — Enjoy private reflection. Partnerships flower, with Venus in Leo for the next month. Strengthen and renew your bond. Savor surging passion. Share what you love.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is an 8 — You’re especially popular and in demand. Balance a busy schedule with peaceful alone time and exercise. Health and vitality flower, with Venus in Leo.

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Los Angeles Times Daily Crossword Puzzle Edited by Patti Varol and Joyce Lewis

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Solution to Friday’s puzzle

Complete the grid so each row, column and 3-by-3 box (in bold borders) contains every digit, 1 to 9.

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