Atlanta takes on the 2021 NBA All-Star Game
Last Minute Game Plans
The 2021 NBA All-Star Game is an area of contention for local government officials, NBA players, fans and public health experts. Recently, the U.S. recorded over 500,000 COVID-19-related deaths, which is about the size of Atlanta’s population. Some criticize the NBA for holding an extraneous event, while others see no problem with it.
Initially, the NBA scheduled the All-Star Game in Indianapolis, but scheduling conflicts and the ongoing pandemic pushed the game to Atlanta. The NBA and the National Basketball Players Association will donate $2.5 million to Atlanta’s historically Black colleges and universities and COVID-19 relief funding.
Bringing on the new year with new energy
Despite the hardships from last year, 2021 promises more positive energy into students’ lives as many have self-improvement goals. Photo by Matt Siciliano-Salazar | The Signal
With 2021 making its grand entrance, many hope this year will be better than the last one. As students embark on a new semester and year, they are bringing a new attitude with them.
For some students, 2020 was a year of growth, while others viewed the year as a lesson to do better as a people.
After witnessing the consequences of the global pandemic, sophomore Jaylah Dorsey hopes that in 2021 humanity will have a change of heart.