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The MandolinSt. Francis Catholic High School February 20, 2020 “Spread the Word.” Issue 104 The Loss of a Legend BY HAILEY KOPP ’21 He also dedicated his time to coach Gianna’s bas- ketball team. Gianna was a budding basketball star, de- On Sunday, January 26th, Kobe Bryant, his daugh- termined to play for the University of Connecticut. “She ter Gianna, and seven other people were killed in a helicop- looked out for the underdog and never left anyone out,” a ter crash near Calabasas, California. Many grieve the nine representative of her school, Harbor Day, said in a state- victims aboard the helicopter that were killed while on the ment. “Gianna was a strong leader, had a work ethic that way to a youth basketball tournament at Bryant’s Mamba was unmatched, and had a level of maturity beyond her thir- Sports Academy in Thousand Oaks, California. There had teen years.” been speculation that the helicopter’s engine failed; how- ever, evidence leans more towards pilot error. The weather Kobe and Gianna’s memorial will be held on Feb- reports state that the area was saturated with heavy fog, ruary 24th at the Staples Center, where Kobe played for clouding the pilot’s ability to see the surrounding terrain. most of his twenty season career. His wife, Vanessa Bryant, According to the National Transportation Safety Board, the stated: “My girls and I want to thank the millions of people helicopter was not equipped with a system to warn pilots if who’ve shown support and love during this horrific time. they are approaching the ground. Thank you for all the prayers. We definitely need them.” The pilot, Ara Zobayan, had been flying aircraft The memorial will be a “Celebration of Life,” re- in Southern California for twenty years. Mr. Zoyaban even membering the life of a legend who influenced others, and his daughter, who demonstrated great dedication and perse- taught others as a certified flight instructor. One of his flight Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna Bryant. students, Darren Kemp, explained that Zoyaban had been Photo Courtesy of Google Images verance. Kobe Bryant once said: Bryant’s private pilot: “He doesn’t let anyone else fly him and daughter--J.J. and Lexi--and the Orange Coast baseball “You know, if you do the work, you work hard around but Ara.” In his last message before the crash, Zoy- community. enough, dreams come true. Those times when you get up aban told air traffic control that he was climbing to avoid early and you work hard. Those times when you stay up late a cloud layer. Sarah and Payton Chester, a mother and daugh- and you work hard. Those times when you don’t feel like ter, also died in the crash. Payton had played for Bryant’s John Altobelli, head coach of a junior college working, you’re too tired, you don’t want to push yourself, team for several years and planned to develop her basketball baseball team in Costa Mesa, was a victim of the fatal crash but you do it anyway. That is actually the dream.” skills in high school and college. Her mother, Sarah, also alongside his wife and daughter, Keri and Alyssa, respec- leaves behind her two sixteen-year-old sons. Sources: tively. Alyssa Altobelli was scheduled to play in the youth tournament. Mr. and Mrs. Altobelli did not want to miss Christina Mauser, a defensive specialist for Bry- New York Times their daughter’s game, so they hitched a ride with Bryant ant’s team, was another victim of the crash. She had flown to avoid an eighty-mile drive in traffic. The death of the in a helicopter with Gianna and Kobe many times before. CNN Altobelli’s devastates their family, leaving behind their son Christina leaves behind her husband, Matthew Mauser, two daughters and son. In an interview on the “Today” show, CBS News Mr. Mauser talked about his children’s grief: “We watched ‘Sports Center’ for two seconds, and everything was about how much everybody was mourning and hurting, and she What’s Inside... [his oldest daughter] said it was nice to know that every- body was hurting along with us.” The Impeachment Trial . 2 Kobe and Gianna’s death has stunned fans from Australian Bush Fires . 3 around the world who have watched and supported Kobe Iran Overview . 3 when he first joined the NBA. Straight out of high school, Kobe joined the Los Angeles Lakers--his team for his entire Troubies in Ghana. 4 twenty-year NBA career. In his career, he won five NBA Streaming . 5 championships. After retiring in 2016, he went on to coach Gianna’s basketball team. In 2018, Kobe won an Oscar for International Night . 5 his animated short, “Dear Basketball,” based on a letter he Democratic Debate . .6 wrote to the Player’s Tribune to announce his retirement. Little Women Review . 6 On and off the court, Kobe had a heart full of pas- The Oscars . 7 sion that inspired others. During his games he played with Horoscopes . 7 determination, he dedicated his free time to his daughters, Shrine of flowers outside Staples Center in Los Angeles. Galentine’s Recipe . 8 Photo Courtesy of Google Images and he assisted those in need. For example, over the past two decades, he granted 200 wishes for the Make-A-Wish Valentine’s Word Search . 8 Foundation. 2 U.S. News February 20, 2020 The Impeachment Trial BY AUBREY SPOWART ’23 Michael Duffy, a White House budget of- firmed that the men “explicitly and re- a close, a pre-publication leak of the former ficial. The Senate would debate and vote peatedly discussed the possibility that national security advisor’s forthcoming book on each one. Mr. Trump’s lawyers would Trump wanted to dangle US military aid brings new evidence to light -- it reportedly President Trump has been im- also have the option to request witnesses to Ukraine in exchange for politically accuses the president of tying military aid to peached and now faces the next steps in a such as Hunter Biden, the son of former beneficial investigations on the Bidens” Ukraine to investigations of Democrats. The process that could potentially remove him Vice President Joseph R. Biden. If sena- (Business Insider, 18 Oct. 2019, par. 5). claims allegedly made by Mr. Bolton could from office, depending on levels of support tors agree to call witnesses, this would ex- potentially damage the president’s defense. in Congress. Mr. Trump became the third tend the trial well into February, pushing During this ordeal, Mr. Trump or- The account has immediately renewed calls president in U.S. history to be impeached out other important steps for the impeach- dered his administration to withhold a $400 from the Democrats for the Senate to call after two articles of impeachment were ap- ment process to a much later time. Senators million military-aid package to Ukraine Bolton during the impeachment trial. As proved by the House of Representatives, must take a final vote to decide whether days before the phone call. Mr. Trump also Bolton’s new revelations throw into doubt which leaves the U.S. with little precedent to allow the testimonies. It is difficult to pressured Mr. Zelensky to probe a cyber- how Trump’s trial will proceed, many Re- to look to during the trial. This trial runs say when such votes might take place. security firm retained by the Democratic publicans appear to be reconsidering their full steam ahead in the Senate on the two National Committee to investigate Rus- opposition to bringing in witnesses. During articles of impeachment, which includes After the witnesses testify, the sia’s hack of its servers in 2016. Later, in a private lunch, Republican senators dis- abuse of power and obstruction of Con- senators will vote on the two articles of im- the midst of the impeachment inquiry, cussed a possible one-for-one witness deal gress -- criminal bribery and wire fraud peachment, which includes abuse of power President Donald Trump called on China to as part of the impeachment trial. Trump’s charges are incorporated in the abuse of and obstruction of Congress. This resolu- look into former Vice President Joe Biden team would likely call Hunter Biden or the power charge. The trial could end in two tion calls for no debate -- only final votes, and his son Hunter, on the eve of restart- Ukraine whistleblower if John R. Bolton weeks, or it could stretch on much longer, which would conclude the third Senate im- ed trade talks between the two countries. were called as the Democrat’s witness. As depending on how much time is used by peachment trial of a president in U.S. his- Biden has called Trump’s push to have of now, Senators must still partake in a four each side and how much additional evi- tory. When the final votes will take place him investigated by a foreign power “dis- hour debate on whether calling witnesses dence senators vote to review. In the mean- is tentative. Depending on time spent on turbing” and said “it shows Trump is unfit and seeking additional documents is in order. time, events such as the introduction of Trump’s lawyers, senator questions, and for office”. On the other hand, at the UN witnesses and new evidence will arise, and witness testimonies, the vote could happen General Assembly meeting in late Septem- While the impeachment trial is a senators will decide whether to vote in favor days before the President’s union address on ber, “Zelensky denied that he felt pressure threat to Donald Trump, it has also crippled of removing President Trump from office.

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