Baby Yoda Steals the Show

Ian Mendola

Staff Writer

As the launch of Disney Plus has arrived, there have been many fan favorites that have been released, including instant classics such as the marvel movies and thirty seasons of The Simpsons. However, there has been one show in particular that has attracted more attention than anything else on the platform. 

The Mandolorian is a new spin-off series from the Star Wars universe. After the stories of Jango and Boba Fett, another Mandalorian armor-wearing warrior emerged in the Star Wars galaxy. The Mandalorian setting is after the fall of the Empire, and before the emergence of the First Order. It follows the travails of a lone gunfighter in the outer reaches of the galaxy, far from the authority of the New Republic.

This show has released seven chapters of its first season so far, and the craze has all been about one certain character. The unexpected baby Yoda has entered the series as a bounty prize by being captured by the Mandalorian. He works for the guild and takes these jobs as his source of income. But this little green guy has won the hearts of millions as the show revolves around protecting him. 

This is a fantastic show to binge watch in one sitting or watch over a long period of time, with its episodes being around thirty to forty minutes long each.  Each episode consists of captivating scenes and plenty of action that will leave you on the edge of your seat for the entire screening.

Trying to keep his life in order, while simultaneously taking care of his “kid,” lead him to go on plenty of unsuspected journeys throughout the galaxy.  As he keeps baby Yoda from all harm, who knows where the next episode will take him? 

Exploring a Better Approach to Manage Your New Year’s resolutions

Devon Beacham

Staff Writer 

The New Year is approaching, ideas for resolutions are lurking, and maybe even surrendered by now, and if not now, then probably sometime soon. New Year's resolutions always seem to last temporarily. Of course, it is nice to think of improvement and act on it, but the unfortunate truth is not everyone can always follow through with those intentions! Some cliché resolutions usually are regarding one’s health, such as eating healthier and finally joining the gym. Why are New Year's resolutions yearly? Because they never follow through the entire year! Individuals can maintain their goals and overall create a better lifestyle for themselves. But, what is the difference between the successful goals and those that often ultimately lead to failure?

  It seems the most efficient and achievable resolutions are by making measurable ones. Rather than creating a goal such as “being more active,” one could make their resolution “exercise for one hour every day.” Instead of saying “make healthier choices,” have a goal of “eating at least one vegetable at every meal.” Instead of “lose weight,” one could plan to “lose 10 pounds.” By setting a target that people can make sure they can achieve, it is simpler for them to push themselves to complete it and mentally check it off when they’re done and further their goals after the first are achieved. If someone is trying to structure a goal that they are able to accomplish, the best choice is to make it measurable. A goal that one can look back on after many days have passed and know for sure whether or not he or she has fulfilled is more likely to end in success.

Mustang Enters New Era with the “Mach E”

AJ Oaks and Mike Janora

Staff Writers

On Nov. 17, 2019 The Ford Motor Co. announced the new 2020 Ford Mach E Mustang. The “E” standing for electric. Ford announced the vehicle at an event live-streamed by more than 140,000. The night of the event, Ford said that they would start taking $500 reservations for the vehicle. “Unlike a lot of the electric competition from automakers like Audi, Mercedes-Benz, or Jaguar, the Mustang Mach-E will be offered in a slew of variants and trims, to an almost dizzying degree. Ford will sell versions of the five-seater SUV that can travel 210 miles on a full battery, and also ones that go 300 miles. One of the Mustang Mach-E options will beat most sports cars from 0 to 60 miles per hour, while others will just barely edge out a Chevy Bolt. Some ship in late 2020, and some in Spring 2021,” said The Verge. The prices vary for the different configurations. The base model will start at $43,895, also dubbed as the “Select” model, and will start shipping in Spring 2021.

  The other models get more expensive as you add more options to the car. The next level up is the “Premium” model that starts to ship in late 2020. The base price of the “Premium” model is $50,600. That’s a $6,705 increase in one model change that offers the same bells and whistles, but offers a 30-mile range increase on a single charge. There is also the option of paying more and adding the 98.8kWh extended range pack. The maximum range is 300 miles with the “extended range pack” option with the standard RWD (Rear Wheel Drive) transmission.

“Both AWD versions of the Premium Mustang Mach-E are supposed to be able to get from 0 to 60 mph in the mid-five second range, while the RWD versions sit in the mid sixes. (Horsepower varies throughout between 255HP and 333HP.) Again, customers will be presented  ,with the same basic tradeoffs: would you rather have a little more performance at the expense of range? Or would you rather have a bit more range at the expense of performance?”The Verge. 

  The California Route 1 Mustang Mach-E will ship in early 2021, it starts at $52,400, and only comes in the RWD configuration with the extended range battery pack. Ford estimates it will get 300 miles of range and put out 282 horsepower. The $59,900 First Edition is a limited production initial run version of the Mustang Mach-E coming in late 2020, alongside the Premium model. The First Edition comes with the AWD configuration, and also with the extended range pack for 270 miles of range and 333 horsepower. It will come with special “First Edition” labels, brushed aluminum pedals, red brake calipers, and be available in a bright blue paint job that is exclusive to the “First Edition” Model. 

  Then there’s the GT. This model is the fastest, most powerful, and most expensive model out of all of the Mach-E Mustangs. It only comes in AWD (All Wheel Drive) and starts at $60,500, it also comes with special GT badging and a metallic-looking front grille. It only squeezes about 250 miles out of the extended range battery pack, but that’s because it’s tuned for performance. In fact, while the other AWD versions use different motors for the rear, 210 kW, and front, 50kW, axles, the GT uses the bigger electric motor on both, giving this version 459 total horsepower, allowing the GT model to go from 0 to 60mph in a little under four seconds. If that’s still not enough, a GT Performance trim will make the car go from 0 to 60 in just over three seconds.

Exploring a Better Approach to Manage Your New Year’s resolutions

Devon Beacham

Staff Writers 

The New Year is approaching, ideas for resolutions are lurking, and maybe even surrendered by now, and if not now, then probably sometime soon. New Year's resolutions always seem to last temporarily. Of course, it is nice to think of improvement and act on it, but the unfortunate truth is not everyone can always follow through with those intentions! Some cliché resolutions usually are regarding one’s health, such as eating healthier and finally joining the gym. Why are New Year's resolutions yearly? Because they never follow through the entire year! Individuals can maintain their goals and overall create a better lifestyle for themselves. But, what is the difference between the successful goals and those that often ultimately lead to failure?

It seems the most efficient and achievable resolutions are by making measurable ones. Rather than creating a goal such as “being more active,” one could make their resolution “exercise for one hour every day.” Instead of saying “make healthier choices,” have a goal of “eating at least one vegetable at every meal.” Instead of “lose weight,” one could plan to “lose 10 pounds.” By setting a target that people can make sure they can achieve, it is simpler for them to push themselves to complete it and mentally check it off when they’re done and further their goals after the first are achieved. If someone is trying to structure a goal that they are able to accomplish, the best choice is to make it measurable.

A goal that one can look back on after many days have passed and know for sure whether or not he or she has fulfilled is more likely to end in success.

Mustang Enters New Era with the “Mach E”

AJ Oakes & Mike Janora

Staff Writers

On Nov. 17, 2019 The Ford Motor Co. announced the new 2020 Ford Mach E Mustang. The “E” standing for electric. Ford announced the vehicle at an event live-streamed by more than 140,000. The night of the event, Ford said that they would start taking $500 reservations for the vehicle. “Unlike a lot of the electric competition from automakers like Audi, Mercedes-Benz, or Jaguar, the Mustang Mach-E will be offered in a slew of variants and trims, to an almost dizzying degree. Ford will sell versions of the five-seater SUV that can travel 210 miles on a full battery, and also ones that go 300 miles. One of the Mustang Mach-E options will beat most sports cars from 0 to 60 miles per hour, while others will just barely edge out a Chevy Bolt. Some ship in late 2020, and some in Spring 2021,” said The Verge. The prices vary for the different configurations. The base model will start at $43,895, also dubbed as the “Select” model, and will start shipping in Spring 2021.

  The other models get more expensive as you add more options to the car. The next level up is the “Premium” model that starts to ship in late 2020. The base price of the “Premium” model is $50,600. That’s a $6,705 increase in one model change that offers the same bells and whistles, but offers a 30-mile range increase on a single charge. There is also the option of paying more and adding the 98.8kWh extended range pack. The maximum range is 300 miles with the “extended range pack” option with the standard RWD (Rear Wheel Drive) transmission.

“Both AWD versions of the Premium Mustang Mach-E are supposed to be able to get from 0 to 60 mph in the mid-five second range, while the RWD versions sit in the mid sixes. (Horsepower varies throughout between 255HP and 333HP.) Again, customers will be presented  ,with the same basic tradeoffs: would you rather have a little more performance at the expense of range? Or would you rather have a bit more range at the expense of performance?”The Verge. 

  The California Route 1 Mustang Mach-E will ship in early 2021, it starts at $52,400, and only comes in the RWD configuration with the extended range battery pack. Ford estimates it will get 300 miles of range and put out 282 horsepower. The $59,900 First Edition is a limited production initial run version of the Mustang Mach-E coming in late 2020, alongside the Premium model. The First Edition comes with the AWD configuration, and also with the extended range pack for 270 miles of range and 333 horsepower. It will come with special “First Edition” labels, brushed aluminum pedals, red brake calipers, and be available in a bright blue paint job that is exclusive to the “First Edition” Model. 

  Then there’s the GT. This model is the fastest, most powerful, and most expensive model out of all of the Mach-E Mustangs. It only comes in AWD (All Wheel Drive) and starts at $60,500, it also comes with special GT badging and a metallic-looking front grille. It only squeezes about 250 miles out of the extended range battery pack, but that’s because it’s tuned for performance. In fact, while the other AWD versions use different motors for the rear, 210 kW, and front, 50kW, axles, the GT uses the bigger electric motor on both, giving this version 459 total horsepower, allowing the GT model to go from 0 to 60mph in a little under four seconds. If that’s still not enough, a GT Performance trim will make the car go from 0 to 60 in just over three seconds.