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Willowbrook High School
Skyline Volume 62 Lorem ipsum
Issue 2 499
October 30, 2020
photos by Tristan Alibudbud
In this issue: WB music (p.2), HOLA (p. 3), Election (p.4), Arts/Tech (p.5), Sports (p.6)
Skyline
2Skyline October
January
30,
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2020 Features
They’re still singing and playing in WB music
more into detail about some of the Band are operating, choir mem- ter what happens with COVID,
L M difficulties that come with working bers are also adapting to the struc- students will definitely have to be
S W in the group. ture of working together virtually. on the lookout for some new mu-
The start of this school year “One of the main aspects of “It’s a lot different than in-per- sic from the vocal jazz group come
has been challenging, and War- Orchestra is playing together and son choir, but it’s not all bad,” December.
riors have been forced to adapt to being in sync,” said Kumar. This said Concert Choir member Anna In addition to all of the stu-
a lot of changes. We’ve fallen into year, the music department is using Tymoszenko. “It’s mostly just re- dents working hard to continue
the routine of logging onto Zoom a new program, called Soundtrap cording our individual parts and their musical endeavors within
every day, checking our email [please see cover photo], to record putting them all together. I miss their Willowbrook virtual classes,
and settling down to take notes in their various music pieces. “For singing in a group, but at least I’m there are also the students who will
front of our screens for a couple of a lot of people, this works out still singing.” be leaving to further their educa-
hours a day. great,” said Kumar, “However, I Things certainly have changed tion come May. Like many other
And while this has become haven’t been able to record prop- for all of our music groups, but seniors, Tymoszenko is planning
second nature to most of us, there erly due to a bunch of audio issues everyone is happy to still be doing on majoring in Music Education
is a group of students that have I didn’t see before.” what they love. once she gets to college at the Uni-
been doing virtual learning a little While these audio issues One of the biggest changes versity of Illinois, and not having
differently. have been anticipated, and even in the music department this year time in the classroom with her
The Willowbrook music de- expected as we’ve begun to see has been the absence of the Center music classes has introduced some
partment has been reduced from them in all of our classes, it can be Stage show choir. No longer able challenges to how she is building
the once lively wing at the end a lot harder for music students to to rehearse their yearly Cabaret her resume and continuing to ap-
of our school halls to their own overcome this obstacle combined performances in person, the choir ply to college.
little boxes on a Zoom call. You with other struggles. has been replaced with a Vocal “It’s just been tough, not only
can imagine it would be difficult “Even without audio issues, Jazz group that focuses on the ba- to cope with having my last year
to maintain a functioning group there are a lot of problems. No sics. in orchestra and choir taken away
of musicians over a platform that matter what we do, no one will “We are singing a mix of pop from me, but also having to pre-
often experiences technical diffi- play the same,” Kumar explained. and blues-type jazz music,” says pare my auditions completely
culties, so how do they do it? While the Orchestra is figur- Michael Poirer, one of ten students alone, without my teacher’s help,”
It turns out the structure of ing out some of its technical chal- involved in the new group. “We said Tymoszenko.
music classes isn’t all that different lenges, senior and band member will learn how to improvise, scat, She expressed her disdain in
to being in person, as explained by Tristan Alibudbud maintains that and work to blend in a group.” having to record auditions as op-
Daniel Sanchez, a Willowbrook one of the hardest things for their The most interesting part of posed to performing them live.
senior and member of the orches- group is keeping high spirits. this new group is how they are “Instead of an audition taking
tra. “It has definitely been a tough adapting to the restrictions of not 10 minutes, it now takes hours
“We split the class into two transition. The main appeal of being able to perform and get their because if the recording isn›t
halves, half of the time we practice joining band or orchestra is being music out to the public. exactly perfect I have to redo it,
music with the student teacher, able to share your passion with “We will record songs, mix and every other applicant will do
and the other half we spend with others,” said Alibudbud. them, and release them as first the same,” said Tymoszenko.
Mr. Bobek trying to record a piece “Unfortunately that charm doesn’t works,” Poirer explained, citing No matter how our Willow-
we’re learning to get it together,” translate well online.” Although that the premiere of the group will brook musicians are tackling the
said Sanchez. there have been plenty of challeng- be in December. virtual year, one thing is for sure:
Although the class is main- es, Alibudbud wanted to make sure In addition to releasing the they’re still in high spirits, and
taining some normalcy, there cer- one thing was clear. song recordings, he also mentioned hopeful that change is coming
tainly are still some challenges “The staff has definitely been the shared hope that with Spring sooner rather than later.
with a group of musicians per- putting in the effort, and it shows. will come more lenient COVID “Classes won’t be like this
forming through screens. Orches- They’ve been making the best out restrictions, stating that the group forever, so we should take the op-
tra student and sophomore Neeraja of it.” hopes that by then some form of a portunities we can gain from this,”
Kumar [also a Skyline reporter] got Similar to how Orchestra and concert will be possible. No mat- said Kumar.
Skyline Staff
Executive Board: Staff: Letter Policy:
Enana Abdulhussain, Tristan Alibudbud, Skyline accepts letters to the
Sports Editor: Erika Rich Maritza Elena, Logan Faulk, Natalia editor on a wide variety of Skyline reserves
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Farwah Mirza, Lily Morgan, Thalia
all copy and is
must be signed. They may
Sanchez, Nicea Scheeler, Shari Schroeder, be emailed to under no obligation
Advisor: Dan Fliegel Bradley Zoromski dfliegel@dupage88.net. to print any letter
Photographer: Kelsie Hurula at any time.
Features 3
HOLA, how are you doing today? started a nonprofit organization to joy the presence of others.” first major event. In order to hon-
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cess and even had the opportunity of the fun activities and leaders of Hola decided to host
Willowbrook’s very own His- to work with Senator Dick Durban. traditions HOLA has to offer. a special event to “try to show
panic Leadership club, which This year, there are five new “We try to do monthly immer- both the diversity of the Hispanic
was renamed to HOLA two years HOLA leaders Molina looks sions into culture, we have pot- people and the things that we can
ago, serves as a way to provide forward to working with to lucks for big celebrations, we play achieve,” as Hernandez puts it.
Hispanics and other members dif- make this year a great success. a lot of loteria (a game of chance The meeting kicked off with
ferent leadership and volunteer HOLA’s secretary this year, similar to bingo), and we have an informational presentation on
opportunities, while also helping Alondra Hernandez, spoke about lots of fun trips and activities.” the history of Hispanic Heritage
people learn more about Hispanic her experiences with the club. She Unfortunately, due to the pan- Month and how the tradition came
culture. There are even scholar- has been a member since she was a demic, some of HOLA’s trips and to be. HOLA’s leadership present-
ship opportunities presented for freshman, and she is now a senior. activities have been put on hold. ed on influential Hispanics who
students. Meetings occur every “I like that we have organiza- Every year, HOLA typically has made contributions to society as
other week and last for around an tions that worry about Hispanics,” field trips to the Halloween Fest well, as a way to encourage any
hour, and are led by four spon- she says. “There is a place for us.” at Six Flags, the National Muse- future leaders. Afterwards, mem-
sors and five student leaders. But, fear not, this club isn’t just um of Mexican Art, and the annual bers played loteria in order to
Miguel Molina, the club’s for Hispanics. This is an inclusive United States Hispanic Leadership win gift cards as special prizes.
main sponsor and WB spanish club for anyone who is interested Institute (USHLI) Conference. A special guest also joined in
teacher, founded this club eigh- in joining, Hispanic or not, and the Likewise, all of the usu- on this event: Danielle Brink,
teen years ago upon the ideals of HOLA leadership stand by that. al volunteering opportunities the Community Relations Di-
Caesar Chavez. He had been the HOLA provides a great com- have been cancelled as well. rector for DuPage High School
president of a club similar to this munity for students to get together However, that hasn’t stopped District 88 attended the presen-
back in college and wanted to and have a great time, according to the fun. The five HOLA leaders tation to learn about the histo-
bring that same experience to stu- Samantha Solis, the president of plan to look for new opportu- ry of Hispanic Heritage Month.
dents when he became a teacher. HOLA and a current WB senior. nities and ideas to make this a Solis hopes to have many more
The club’s main purpose is to “There is a balance between great year for all its members. successful events like this one in
“guide the strong leaders to become fun and seriousness,” said Solis. The first big event of the 2020- the future; the Day of the Dead is
better everyday,” as Molina puts it “We make sure to plan activi- 2021 school year was one idea. fast approaching, and the plans for
In the past, the club has produced ties and events that are educa- October 15th was a special day it have already commenced.
successful leaders that have gone tional, but we also have times for HOLA. Not only was it the
on to do great things: one student where we chillax and just en- first meeting, but it was also the
Fall into apple picking, the safe way
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“Being in the actual orchard
For the past seven months, was nice, as it was a lot larger,
the country has seen a lot of which made it easier to distance,”
differences in daily life due to the said Schiro. “We could get
coronavirus outbreak. The number away with seeing people less,
of cases has seen its extreme as they were all pretty much
peaks and its lows, but overall the spread out rather than clustered
nation has not gone back to normal in one area, like the hayride.”
overnight. Guidelines are in place, photo courtesy of appleholler.com There will obviously be
which helps in the proceeding particularly easy. As every year, during a global pandemic is going modifications to everyday
of the usual seasonal activities: the lines to get in, make purchases, on the hayrides. Schiro, who went activities, like grocery shopping
haunted houses, apple orchards, and exit are always very long and to Apple Holler orchard on Sep- and, as seen here, apple picking,
hayrides, pumpkin farms, etc. full of people. Even with masks tember 20, explained that while the due to the coronavirus. The
Apple picking, a fairly simple on, avoiding people in this area is hayrides had small compartments, most important part, other than
activity under normal circum- not always completely possible, as they were still small and packed staying safe, is to have fun.
stances, is a lot more difficult senior Jackie Schiro has shared. with people everywhere, which Enjoy apple picking and making
now that the nation is still under “Everyone seemed to be on made it hard to distance from others pie, if you choose to do so.
quarantine. Avoiding other peo- top of each other,” said Schi- and practice safe social distancing. If you are someone looking to
ple can be a very cumbersome ro, “despite the lines tell- Apple picking is not completely stay home where it is one hundred
task, as is going on the hayrides. ing everyone to distance.” ruined by the pandemic, however. percent safe, however, there is al-
Having to avoid people in the Another challenge that comes Apple orchards are still spacious ways Netflix or Disney+.
lines and in the orchard is not with the fun of apple picking and filled with delicious apples.4 Skyline
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WB students and alums cast votes points, the moderators gave each have inspired many people to vote. LGBTQ+ community, as opposed
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opponent unmuted. This led to a the election ranges from simple While most people in the coun-
We all remember the chaos few interruptions primarily from yard signs to advertisements at try vote Republican or Democrat,
of the 2016 Presidential election. President Trump, though the sporting events. The Los Angeles others are not satisfied with either
Four years later, it’s time for former Vice President was not Rams has “Los Angeles Votes” on side. Third party candidates like Jo
another. innocent in that regard. their football field. Jorgensen or Gloria La Riva have
This year’s candidates, of People all over the country are While most people are putting gathered some votes, but rarely is
course, are current President Don- divided on who they want to be up yard signs supporting Trump or it double digit. According to the
ald Trump, and former Vice Pres- president; this is not a shocking Biden, others are putting up joke Guardian, Libertarian Gary John-
ident Joe Biden. The Presidential fact. Like the 2016 elections, many yard signs to lighten the mood of son gained three percent of the
election will happen on November people look at it as a “lesser of two the election. Some have been sup- vote in 2016. That is a very rare
3rd, so if you are eligible to vote, evils” choice. Others truly believe porting Star Wars villain Darth occurrence. Some people hope that
remember to do so. You can vote the candidate they are voting is Vader, with his campaign slogan, the third parties eventually gain
online, in person, or through mail. the right person for the job of “Together, we can rule the galaxy.” more power.
The latest Presidential debate taking on various issues, such as All joking aside, this election “I voted for Jo Jorgenson,
was on October 22nd. It was COVID-19 or climate change. is an important one. Many people who represents the Libertarian
arguably better than the previous “I am voting for President are quite concerned with the cur- party. Libertarian essentially are
debate, which had little to no Trump because of his populistic rent laws on climate change, individuals who are socially liberal,
debating. This time around, the and conservative policies, as well as well as the treatment of the but fiscally are conservative. I
candidates were muted while as him keeping his promises,” said LGBTQ+ community. They be- support social rights for all people,
the others were talking, so WB senior Nick Brunetti, who lieve Biden can improve these is- but prefer the government to stay
interruptions were minimal. stated that our interview could sues. out of our financial situations,”
While the candidates were muted have been longer. That shows how “I am voting for Joe Biden,” said WB alum Anas Salman, class
at some points, they were not passionate some people are about said WB alum, Zach Noesen, of 2020.
always muted. When they were this year’s election. 2020. “I like his stance on climate
done with explaining their specific This year’s election seems to change and his beliefs about the
Online concerts can still be pretty great
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For one, there is more intimacy we all miss about being in a ven- vember 12), and Kelsea Ballerini
One of the many consequenc- between the artists and the fans. At ue, such as the interaction with the for the VerizonUp concert series
es of this pandemic is that concerts his Voicenotes Tour in 2018, Char- people around you. I have made (December 3). Shawn Mendes also
are no longer safe to attend. A wide lie Puth was phenomenal, playing friends at concerts years ago that has a documentary coming out on
variety of music events have been his keyboard and delivering great I still am in touch with today; November 23, so you can get some
cancelled, including world tours vocals. However, there was not a meeting new people with the same music in that way.
and radio shows, which has put lot of fan interaction, which makes music taste as you is always a plus
many people working behind the the show less personal and mem- to enjoying your favorite music in
scenes out of work. orable. On his Instagram Live person. There is also the “getting
Many artists have donated to concerts, you see a lot more in- ready” phase that we all miss hav-
or promoted fundraisers that help teraction, such as answering ques- ing, like picking out your outfit for Concerts like Niall Horan’s are
provide money and resources to tions and using the “guest” feature the show. available on multiple platforms.
these people who are currently for fans, adding them to his live You can always interact with
jobless. Help has also been provid- stream one at a time. your friends in the comments, as
ed to members of the crew from I also liked hearing the music I have done on JP Saxe’s weekly
virtual shows, which have been in a more acoustic way, since the Instagram Lives. You can also pick
introduced since the world shut artists are for the most part quar- an outfit to wear for the virtual
down in March. antined and without the members show, even if no one can see you.
I have attended numerous con- of their band. Niall Horan played Pretty much anything is healthier
certs taking place on Instagram only the guitar for some songs than sitting around in your paja-
Live or YouTube with artists in- and only the piano for others. In a mas watching Netflix all day with
cluding Niall Horan, Charlie Puth, stage setting, he typically has his some ice cream, no matter how fun
and Kelsea Ballerini. four or five instrumentalists with that is.
While it is unfortunate that we him, depending on the set for that Some upcoming virtual shows
cannot see our favorite artists and particular show. The show’s envi- for which you have to purchase a
hear our favorite albums in per- ronment feels a lot more personal ticket include Niall Horan at the
son, I have liked some things that when it’s just the artist and his or Royal Albert Hall in London (No-Arts/Tech Skyline October 30, 2020 5
“Now, where to begin?” asks Enola Holmes
made clear that Enola was raised disappear to look for her mother. And I want to nod to
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differently by her mother, who at Throughout her other unexpected plot twists, one
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the beginning has disappeared escaping, there are notable ways that involves more fascinating
from the household. the film changes. First, they use a visual effects and some dazzling
Netflix recently released After her brothers, visual effect of pages turning while audio. Enola travels to the Bassil-
Enola Holmes, directed by Harry Mycroft and Sherlock, find that narrating. From this point of Eno- weather estate following another
Bradbeer, who is a well-known their mother is missing from their la’s escape, when she needs to get clue, and as she is found roaming
television series director (Killing estate, Enola is left, as her name out of the countryside, there are the grounds with the grandmother
Eve). The movie stars Millie Bob- states, Alone. (Read it backwards.) some really engaging ways they of Tewksbury, the tranquil sounds
by Brown (Stranger Things) as It is decided that she must attend craft scenes with visual effects: of the London forests kick in. Now
Enola Holmes, Henry Cavill (Man a finishing school to turn her into sets and real-life shots of beautiful for fear of spoilers, I will not re-
of Steel) as Sherlock Holmes, Hel- their viewed version of a proper places in London, and green screen cite the exact events; however,
ena Bonham Carter (The Crown) lady. visual effects blend beautifully. there are a few violent moments,
as Eudoria Holmes, Louis Par- Enola is different in There are quite a few especially in the climaxes of fight
tridge (Paddington 2) as Viscount appearance and poise from proper thrilling moments of adventure to scenes. And I would consider the
Tewksbury. women at the boarding school; we make you keep watching this film, ending of this film to be particular-
I’ll launch into my re- find that Enola has more success twists, and turns that make you ly amazing,
view by starting with its surprising in her investigating endeavors question the true plot of the story. “So how to conclude?”
change of perspective. Enola is and adventures while dressing as To hint at one of these captivating asks Enola.
the main character and the narra- a boy because when dressing as a plot twists, some things go awry, This story explores the
tor. An interesting part of the film boy she has more freelance ways and a new character is introduced, challenges of growing up and
is how Enola narrates through the to go about un-known regions. No Vicount Tewksbury, the Marquess discovering the self as Enola dis-
“fourth wall” by talking directly to one questions a young boy going of Basilweather. And Enola finally covers through her many different
the 21st-century audience from her out adventuring alone, but a wom- makes it to London, where she has disguises and identities. This mag-
late 19th-century perspective. This an could be highly questioned and more surprising adventures. nificent mystery is available on
amazing mystery action film can considered in danger. The film uses lighting Netflix now and I hope all of you
be described for the most part as Her older brother, My- with dark, gloomy blue and muted go and appreciate this movie. If
quirky, and a noticeable difference croft said that Enola was an “un- colors to create an effect. I really you enjoy the film, more stories of
in relation to other films is how educated, underdressed, poorly applaud the Director of Photogra- Enola are available in The Enola
females differ in representation mannered wild-ling.” So instead phy, Giles Nuttgins, who is well Holmes Mysteries book series by
in Enola’s mindset and in her real of having to attend this powderpuff known for the 2016 film Hell and Nancy Springer.
world. Throughout the film, it is school for ladies, Enola decides to High Water.
iPhone 12 offers 5G and some improvements
any other modern phone,” Nily proved and looks better than the It says this is tougher than any
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Patel, a former Iphone 11 owner, iPhone 11: photos look less grainy, other smartphone glass and, to put
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states in The Vegre. and there’s a little more detail. this in perspective, this means it
The iPhone 12 is the replacement Something to keep in mind for According to The Verge, the has four times better drop protec-
for the baseline iPhone 11. Apple users is that the 12 Pro is shiny iPhone 11 Pro had the best camera tion, as reported by Forbes.
announced three other devices in with a glossy stainless steel frame on a smartphone, but it’s not like At last, 5G comes to the
the iPhone 12 lineup, including that instantly picks up fingerprints. the iPhone 12 Pro went backward. iPhone. Phone manufacturers such
the iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 This is a phone you will be trying There are some other small but as Samsung and OnePlus have had
Pro, and iPhone 12 Pro Max. The to keep clean quite often if you noticeable photo improvements this connectivity for more than a
differentiators between each model don’t put it in a case, according to over the 11 Pro. The ultrawide year. The benefits of 5G are higher
are size and camera features. The Verge. lens distorts a little less at the edg- speeds, allowing for quicer down-
Apple has released the iPhone The back of the phone features es, and photos from the ultrawide loads movies, files, or apps.
12, and Apple states it is 11% Apple’s new MagSafe magnetic and telephoto are a tad sharper and
thinner, 15%, smaller,, and 16% wireless charging and mount sys- more detailed.
lighter than iPhone 11. tem. The actual MagSafe charging According to Forbes, an OLED
Nearly every other phone has a puck is pretty huge for something screen instead of the LCD tech-
curved edge and an obvious border you might carry around with you, nology is used on the iPhone 11.
between the display and the frame, even though it’s small for a wire- OLED offers brighter colors, inki-
but the iPhone 12s feels much less charger. The cord itself is er black shades and better contrast
more like a single piece. short; Apple has yet to come out levels.
“It reminds me a little of the with one that has a longer cord, but The front of the phone uses a
iPhone 5, but more importantly, it it seems inevitable. much tougher glass than before,
looks and feels very different than The noise reduction has im- which Apple calls Ceramic Shield. photo courtesy of forbes.com6 Skyline
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Dodgers prove they’re worth the price
A H 16 teams into the playoffs instead back on the field and is shown Young winners Clayton Kershaw
S W of the usual 10. There have been hugging teammates, kissing his of the Dodgers and Blake Snell of
bubbles in Houston, Los Angeles, girlfriend, and wandering around the Rays. It was a battle of some
“THAAAAAATS STRIKE 3!” San Diego, and Arlington since the without a mask. of the brightest young superstars
screams Joe Buck, “DODGERS divisional rounds. This positive COVID case in the game, such as Mookie Betts
HAVE WON IT ALL IN 2020” All of the World Series was could be the start of many poten- and Cody Bellinger of the Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers beat played in the Texas Ranger’s tial cases. The MLB is currently against Brandon Lowe and Randy
the Tampa Bay Rays in six games Globe Life Field. The stadium was under investigation on how Turv- Arozarena of the Rays. The big
to win the World Series this year. recently built, and used for the first er developed COVID, and how to difference was “clutchness.” The
This was their third time in four time in 2020. It was designed as prevent any further spread. Dodgers took advantage of every
years making it to the fall classic, a dome to allow air conditioning Coming into the series, the small mistake and were able to
but their first title win since 1988. during the hot Texas summers. Dodgers were the much-favored win the best-of-seven series in six
The Tampa Bay Rays were a 1998 Nearly 25% capacity of the mas- team. This could be evident by games.
expansion team in their second sive 47,300 seat stadium was filled their $107,917,397 superstar-filled The World Series, along with
World Series. Both teams were the up for the playoffs each night. The payroll compared to the Rays mi- the shortened MLB season, was a
only ones to win at least 40 of their bubbles were designed to prevent nuscule $28,290,689 payroll. Un- great success. It came down to the
60 games this shortened season. new COVID cases. Unfortunately, fortunately, that’s how baseball league’s two best teams offer, and
The Dodgers went on to win it this didn’t work out. front offices work. Some teams was a hard-fought battle. In the
all, but this season was unlike any In the middle of Game 6, Dodg- don’t have the spending money end, the chaotic ending was the
other in the sport’s history. Due ers star Justin Turner was rushed as others possess. The Rays are only way we could have ended this
to COVID-19, there was a short- off the field. His COVID-19 re- known as a small market team, us- perfect storm of a season.
ened 60 game season. Teams were sults were positive, meaning he ing draft picks as trades to develop
only allowed to play against other could put a lot of people in danger. young players. Note: Look for continued cov-
teams in their respective region. It was the first COVID-19 case in The teams lined up as even erage of WB sports, including
The MLB also tried a brand the MLB for two months. foes, both having top 5 starting girls swimming, in the Novem-
new expanded format that allowed After the game Turner went rotations, featuring former Cy ber issue of Skyline.
Sports continue globally amid Covid-19
L F sults. Many countries have begun in a select number of venues like There is also some controver-
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in-person attendance at games; sports have played at their stadi- to host an event to the Olympics.
It is apparent that the Covid-19 however, many countries are still ums, which, surprisingly, has only Surina Khurana, a reporter for The
pandemic has changed and battling the lingering threat of a brought about a small number of Daily Californian, wrote, “If coro-
continues to prolong shutdowns second outbreak heading into win- Coronavirus cases. navirus concerns persist next year,
and cancellations in the United ter. Yet even with this threat, many In addition, many of these the Olympics will be canceled, not
States. With the rise in the number states have still held firm on not leagues are available on specific postponed a second time.” If this
of cases nationwide, many states shutting down and are clear that streaming services. The Premier is the case, it would be the first
still struggle to reopen and keep many athletic seasons will not be League in England streams on time in history that the Olympic
many of their components closed, canceled or postponed. NBC Sports and Peacock during Games are canceled for a reason
including non-essential businesses, According to AP News, Euro- their scheduled time slots, usual- apart from war, and would be the
schools, and other establishments. pean sports that are played across ly around 9’oclock PM CDT, and fourth total time they have been
However, one thing that many the European Union will be pri- many rugby games can be watched called off.
people have recently been able to marily restricted by the amount on NBC Sports with an additional All things considered, Covid-19,
return to is athletics. Many states of contact the event contains, the payment. Of course, highlights of much in like North America, has
have allowed sports to practice amount of travel is required, and many games worldwide can still profoundly impacted how indi-
and even some sports to play regu- the positivity rate by country. be found on YouTube for no extra vidual countries go about taking
lation matches and tournaments if Yet many national-based cost. steps in times, such as that of a
deemed safe. Besides, many pro- leagues, like the KHL (Kontinen- On the other hand, there is- pandemic, to protect and support
fessional sports leagues like the tal Hockey League) in Russia, the -or instead was--the 2020 Sum- its citizens, but also preserve nor-
MLB, NHL, NFL, and NBA have English Premier League in En- mer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan. malcy. But it is interesting how
made returns with limited or no gland, National Rugby League in Though it has already been re- many countries have put effort
in-person attendance. Australia, and the Indian Premier scheduled, the city of Tokyo and into keeping normalcy with their
Despite all the recent events League, a global league, have been the Olympic Committee has lost respective pastimes and national
regarding Coronavirus in the Unit- playing throughout the Covid-19 millions of dollars in cancellations games. It emphasizes how sports,
ed States, many major athletic pandemic with varying fan at- and advertisements that will need people, and nations are more ro-
leagues and other globally recog- tendance. Even more impressive to be readjusted and re-broadcast- bust than any disease and define a
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