![The Phoenix varsity volleyball team lines up for the national anthem. “We were more communicative [with each other] during this game, and I feel like we kept our energy up, especially after the first set,” senior Jessica Valdov said.](https://theblazerrhs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/DSC_0202-1200x800.jpg)
![As the referee throws the ball up for the tip-off, freshman Simone Diby leaps towards the ball to get it in Phoenix possession. Diby is a new member of the Phoenix girls basketball team, and despite it being a change, she finds it enjoyable. “It’s definitely a different experience if you’ve never played on a team, [but] I think it’s still fun.”](https://theblazerrhs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/DSC_0057-1200x662.jpg)
Kick Off The New Year With Cobra Kai
Netflix released the fourth season of the action series “Cobra Kai,” a spinoff of the popular “Karate Kid” movies.
In this season, viewers get a shock with Sensei Daniel Larusso and Sensei Johnny Lawrence joining forces to compete against all odds to finally beat Cobra Kai at the All-Valley Tournament. Through their past and current struggles, viewers will be anxious as the pressure rises between all three dojos.
February 5, 2022
Kick off a brand new year with the new season of “Cobra Kai.” Released on Dec. 31, the fan-favorite reboot series released the fourth season, answering burning questions left unanswered by the last season. With dramatic fight scenes, emotional moments, and great music, season four is a treat for karate fans.
The All-Valley Tournament brings fan favorites to the same scenes. Viewers now get to pay attention to Cobra Kai, Eagle Fang, and Miyagi-Do. However, Sensei Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka) and Sensei Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio) have worked together to take down Cobra Kai due to their hatred for Sensei John Kreese (Martin Kove). In this season, viewers watch as all three dojos prepare for the ultimate showdown. Tension is high, and the stakes are even higher, making for a nerve-wracking journey.
The season introduces new characters and brings back fan-favorites for special appearances, including a main villain from the original “Karate Kid” series, John Silver (Thomas Ian Griffith). The tension in this season is the highest it’s ever been, as every episode is a whirlwind of drama, and all the new and returning characters add another level to the pressure.
When the tournament committee decides their attendance levels are low, they have a meeting to discuss. They’ve decided to break the tournament up into three rounds — skills, weapons, and sparring — that is split up into a girls division and a boys division.
Overall, “Cobra Kai” is an action-packed, drama-filled series to watch, perfect for viewers of any genre. This show will keep viewers on the edge of their seats until the very last second. The acting was believable with strong actor representation.
“Cobra Kai” has already been renewed for a fifth season on Netflix, to be released in the summer of 2022. Season four is the first released specifically for Netflix, and the previous three are available on YouTube and Netflix.
![In a historic presidential election, voters nationwide turned out to make their voices heard. Virginia’s 10th congressional district had three key national positions up for election: president, senator, and representative.
In the race for the House of Representatives seat previously held by Democrat Jennifer Wexton, the Republican Party nominated Mike Clancy, while the Democratic Party put forward Suhas Subramanyam, a former Virginia General Assembly Senator. Subramanyam won the seat with a 52% majority.
For one of Virginia’s Senate positions, Democratic incumbent Tim Kaine and Republican challenger Hung Cao faced off. Kaine took the position with a 54% majority.
For the White House, current Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump fought to obtain the 270 electoral votes needed to get the bid. News outlets worldwide tracked the results live, with close attention to seven key battleground states: Michigan, Arizona, Pennsylvania, Nevada, Wisconsin, Georgia, and North Carolina. Trump ultimately crossed the 270-vote threshold early on Nov. 6, with the swing states playing a pivotal role in his campaign’s success.
This election was the first presidential race for many Gen-Z voters, who entered a sharply polarized environment. Adela Booth, mother-in-law of Representative-Elect Subramanyam, traveled from Connecticut to support his campaign, encouraging young voters to engage in the political process. “Vote,” Booth said. “Get involved in politics. Even [if] you don’t think it applies to you, it applies to you. You will carry this debt. It will affect your grandchildren and you have to do something about it. You can’t sit back and watch anymore.”
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