ONAWAY – He called it the best jump of his life In what’s been a mind-blowing last few months for former Onaway track and field high jump star Xavier Santiago he delivered arguably the greatest moment of his young college career late last week FRIDAY RECAPS: Pitching fuels Inland Lakes baseball in sweep; Cheboygan soccer battles to tie at home TOP PERFORMERS, APRIL 28-30: Kosanke's no-no, Postula's 15K gem lead top Cheboygan-area sports performers April 28-30 Competing at the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) outdoor championships at Grand Valley State, the Saginaw Valley State freshman claimed a conference title by taking first in the men's high jump at 2.10 meters (6 feet “I didn’t really even think of the word champion at first until (former Onaway track coach Marty Mix) posted it on his Facebook and it’s something to be proud of,” Santiago said “Just being able to compete like this in the first place having a better performance almost every semester “As horrible of a day as it was (with the weather) was the most recent accomplishment for Santiago who continues to thrive with the Cardinals After competing in the GLIAC and NCAA Division 2 indoor championships in Indianapolis in March Santiago continued to gain experience against some of the most elite jumpers in the country Then came a breakthrough in the middle of April Participating in the Fast Break Athletics Invitational at Lee University (Tennessee) Santiago jumped a career-best 2.14 (7-0.25) it only boosted Santiago’s hopes of capturing GLIAC glory but all I could do was smile,” Santiago said “I’m not going to sit here and be paranoid I think that’s what led to the great jump in the outdoor GLIACs because I found my way of changing nerves into better jumps “It was definitely a huge confidence boost.”  ONAWAY BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL: Pitching lifts Onaway softball past Hornets; Cardinals win two in baseball doubleheader SIDLAUSKAS SCHOOL RECORD IN DISCUS: 'It was a great day': Cheboygan's Sidlauskas reflects on breaking school record in discus Santiago is certainly thrilled to win a GLIAC crown in his favorite event but he still has an opportunity to earn an honor even bigger – all-America Santiago will look to accomplish the major goal when he competes at the NCAA Division 2 outdoor track and field championships at the Colorado State University (Pueblo) ThunderBowl complex on May 22-24 “I want to come home with a pretty trophy.”  Santiago wasn’t sure how he’d perform on a big college stage you’ve still got to be proud that you made it to the point of where you are We’ll be traveling to meets and I’ll be like I’m still competing in the sport that I love to do.”  Contact sports editor Jared Greenleaf at jgreenleaf@gannett.com. Follow him on X, formerly known as Twitter @sportsCDT  This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Sporting Kansas City announced today that the club has acquired 22-year-old forward Santiago Munoz on loan from LIGA MX side Santos Laguna for the remainder of the 2025 season Munoz’s loan comes with an option for Sporting to exercise a permanent transfer at the end of 2025 He will be added to Sporting’s roster pending receipt of his International Transfer Certificate prior to the close of Major League Soccer’s Primary Transfer Window on Wednesday a dual citizen of the United States and Mexico has recorded six goals and six assists in 81 appearances for Santos Laguna since debuting for the club in 2020 He has played 73 matches in the top-flight LIGA MX while also featuring in Leagues Cup and competing for the Newcastle United U-21s in England from 2021-2023 notably winning the 2019 Concacaf U-17 Championship and helping El Tri to a second-place finish at the 2019 FIFA U-17 World Cup Munoz was discovered as a youth player by shining at the 2017 Alianza de Futbol a showcase that connects Hispanic communities with prestigious soccer programs from across the U.S He joined the Santos Laguna academy as a 16-year-old in 2018 and the following year broke into Mexico’s U-17 men’s national team Munoz starred at the Concacaf U-17 Championship by scoring five goals in three matches at the tournament including a hat trick in a win versus Trinidad and Tobago and an early equalizer in a 2-1 extra-time victory in the final against former Sporting midfielder Gianluca Busio and the United States Munoz helped Mexico reach the FIFA U-17 World Cup Final with six appearances in the competition bagging a spectacular strike that was named Goal of the Tournament in a 2-0 triumph over Japan in the Round of 16 Munoz earned his Santos Laguna and LIGA MX debut on Oct appearing in a 2-1 win against Atlético de San Luis The forward took another step forward during the 2021 LIGA MX Clausura campaign by tallying three goals recording three assists in a 3-1 victory over Toluca on April 18 and propelling Santos Laguna to the finals of the LIGA MX Clausura playoffs Munoz was part of the Mexican U-23 national team that qualified for the 2020 Summer Olympics (held in 2021) by winning the Concacaf Olympic Qualifying Championship In August 2021—the same month he was named to the LIGA MX squad for the 2021 MLS All-Star Game—Munoz joined English Premier League Newcastle United on an 18-month loan deal He had one goal and one assist for the Newcastle United U-21s in Premier League 2 while also featuring for the club’s first team during its 2022 preseason campaign Muñoz also was part of the Mexico U-21 squad that participated in the 2022 Maurice Revello Tournament scoring two goals as Mexico finished third Munoz returned to Santos Laguna in January 2023 and logged 18 LIGA MX appearances for the remainder of the year His 2024 Clausura season was highlighted by a 3-0 win versus Cruz Azul in which he came off the bench to notch a goal and an assist He later competed in his first Leagues Cup tournament by featuring against D.C United and Atlanta United FC before Santos Laguna lost to FC Cincinnati in the Round of 16 Munoz scored two goals across 15 Apertura matches prior to making an additional 12 Clausura appearances this spring He also played for Mexico’s senior national team in January participating in exhibitions against Brazilian club SC Internacional and Argentine powerhouse River Plate Transaction: Sporting Kansas City (MLS) acquires forward Santiago Munoz on loan from Santos Laguna (LIGA MX) for the remainder of 2025 with an option to exercise a permanent transfer at the end of 2025 Santiago Ponzinibbio and Daniel Rodriguez meet Saturday on the main card of UFC on ESPN 67 at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines Check out this quick breakdown of the matchup from MMA Junkie analyst Dan Tom 12-7 UFC) will look to string together a pair of victories for the first time sinze 2018 The past eight outings have produced mixed results for Ponzinibbio although he enters this matchup on the heels of a January third-round stoppage of Carlston Harris 8-4 UFC) also aims to make it two in a row following a split decision win over Alex Morono in October That result snapped a three-fight skid stretching back to 2022 Filling out the main card is a potential welterweight war between Ponzinibbio and Rodriguez are action fighters who aren't afraid to exchange on the feet there's no denying that Ponzinibbio and Rodriguez have experienced some drop-offs in their abilities at this stage of their careers Although Ponzinibbio officially stands at 1-2 opposite UFC-level southpaws the Argentinian tends to strike fairly well in open-stance affairs once he's found his flow who has always had a propensity to get stung early has steadily become less durable in this last stretch of his career Rodriguez is not beyond being hurt himself but I suspect that Ponzinibbio's aggression and patterns will bring out the best in his opposition It's hard to be confident either way (as I secretly hope I'm wrong here) but I'll reluctantly side with Rodriguez to edge a narrow decision that the judges will likely be split on Despite the oddsmakers opening the Mexican-American as the favorite public money has flipped the betting lines in the Argentinian's favor listing Ponzinibbio -142 and Rodriguez +116 via FanDuel Ponzinibbio and Rodriguez are expected to walk to the cage at approximately 11:40 p.m. ET. 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NGLVTI92L14B936U | Responsible and editorial director: Vito Angelè Credits by Parrotto Web Solution Web Agency Detroit City Councilmember Gabriela Santiago-Romero who sued the city and its elections commission for disqualifying her from the August primary is dropping the lawsuit after the campaign and city clerk's office agreed to place her on the ballot Santiago-Romero filed a lawsuit last week after the clerk's office did not certify her election paperwork due to an outstanding late fee assessed against her for missing an October 2024 deadline for filing a quarterly campaign finance report with the Wayne County Clerk's Office But Santiago-Romero said she was certain she filed everything on time and provided evidence Per a pending court order through the Wayne County Circuit Court the incumbent District 6 council member will appear on the Aug 5 primary ballot and the disputed late fee will be waived Both the campaign and city clerk's office confirmed she will be on the ballot The order is expected to be signed and finalized on May 6 by Wayne County Circuit Judge Patricia Perez Fresard “I’m relieved that the facts have been cleared up and I’m qualified to be on the ballot,” Santiago-Romero said and the hardest week I’ve ever had as a candidate What kept me hopeful was the outpouring of support I received daily from our community — this fight was never about me I look forward to continuing to campaign to represent our district and I’m grateful to both the Detroit city clerk and the Wayne County clerk for working with me to rectify this error.” Election 2025: Detroit mayoral, city candidates submit petitions to run for office Dozens of supporters on April 25 stood behind Santiago-Romero at Clark Park in southwest Detroit as she demanded to be placed on the ballot and that she'd be forced to consider running as a write-in candidate if the court ruled against her were among the supporters who stood behind her Martinez said Wayne County's handling of the issue was "unprofessional" at the time and should have been "clear and have provided their receipts" as the campaign has We've known her well before she even got into elected office and I think that the people who are running against her They don't show up even to campaign in this area," Martinez said and to make sure that democracy works as it should." Gies said that "with democracy being under threat," he was concerned that it could affect local politics Dana Afana is the Detroit city hall reporter for the Free Press. Contact: dafana@freepress.com. 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To book your flight, visit delta.com.  To know if free Wi-Fi is available on your flight Visit delta.com/wifi for more information  app notifications or in-flight announcements from flight attendants  Detroit Councilmember Gabriela Santiago-Romero said Friday she has won her battle to have her name on the Aug however confirmation of an agreement with the clerk's office was not available said "pending a court order mutually agreed upon by the campaign and the City Clerk’s Office" that is expected to be signed on Tuesday No one from the city clerk's office could be reached Friday to confirm the proposed court order Santiago-Romero filed a lawsuit in Wayne County Circuit Court against the Detroit Election Commission and City Clerk Janice Winfrey after she was disqualified from the ballot due to an unpaid $250 late fee from a quarterly campaign filing Santiago-Romero contended the late fee was a "clerical error" and that she turned in the report on time last fall and the hardest week I’ve ever had as a candidate," Santiago-Romero said in the Friday email "What kept me hopeful was the outpouring of support I received daily from our community – this fight was never about me and I’m grateful to both the Detroit City Clerk and the Wayne County Clerk for working with me to rectify this error.” A Wayne County official verified Friday that the 600 signatures Santiago-Romero turned in get her name on the August primary ballot were accepted special assistant to the Wayne County Clerk Santiago-Romero is seeking her second term to represent District 6 which includes southwest Detroit and parts of downtown It's unclear if city officials have verified their nominating petitions DETROIT (WXYZ) — Detroit City Councilwoman Gabriela Santiago-Romero will be placed on the ballot after her disqualification was rescinded The decision was made pending a mutually agreed upon court order with her campaign and the Detroit City Clerk’s Office The order is expected to be signed on Tuesday Watch our previous report when Gabriela Santiago-Romero was suing the city below: Santiago-Romero, who represents District 6, and her team filed a lawsuit after Detroit's city clerk said she was disqualified due to a campaign filing discrepancy with the Wayne County Clerk’s Office caused Detroit’s city clerk to disqualify Santiago-Romero from the primary Santiago-Romero addressed a crowd of supporters last week in southwest Detroit after the lawsuit was filed “The reason being a fee that was owed stemming back to last October We’re contending the fee should have never been owed," Widmaier told 7 News Detroit last week We have confirmation right here if anyone would like to see it This is from Wayne County confirming they got the report They’re now contending the first time we filed the report was on November 8th emailed and went to the county clerk’s office with no resolve her team filed a lawsuit against the city clerk to get back on the ballot There’s missing information from the county side and we’re just hoping that they except our receipts,” Santiago-Romero told 7 News Detroit last week she would have had to run as a write-in candidate Before the decision to keep Santiago-Romero on the ballot the Wayne County Clerk’s Office waived her $250 fee for good cause and I’m qualified to be on the ballot,” Santiago-Romero said in a statement What kept me hopeful was the outpouring of support I received daily from our community – this fight was never about me Santiago-Romero’s campaign said she turned in over 600 petition signatures and was certified Santiago-Romero and her campaign said the court decision is a “significant victory.” “I knew how strong this community was already and last week only reinforced to me that when we stand together there’s nothing we cannot overcome,” Santiago-Romero said She is running for her second term in District 6 Her campaign said she won the seat with 74% of the vote in 2021 To learn more about Santiago-Romero, visit her campaign website own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment Stockholm University provides funding as a member of The Conversation UK View all partners Pilgrimage offers a chance to disengage from the everyday and think deeply about what is important Leaving home and spending some time on the move with no concerns other than putting one foot in front of the other can be life-changing Pilgrimage has been described as a liminal experience which means you are neither at home nor at your destination Many people return home feeling transformed Medieval pilgrims prepared for pilgrimage by setting their financial and spiritual affairs in order: writing a will and going to confession or an individual quest where social status and networks were traded for anonymity and poverty in constant mobility or perhaps a cure or a mystical revelation Looking for something good? Cut through the noise with a carefully curated selection of the latest releases, live events and exhibitions, straight to your inbox every fortnight, on Fridays. Sign up here wonder and surprise that are part of pilgrimage I research online Camino forums They are divided on the use of technology (such as smartphones) while actually on pilgrimage Unbroken digital interaction with family and friends at home will thwart some of the goals of your journey. Instead of being fully in the moment you will remain socially present in a symbolic world somewhere else, with all the worries of that world close at hand You’ll also miss opportunities to trust your intuition, and the community of pilgrims you meet on the Camino The trail is blazed with yellow arrows and stylised scallop shells Without a phone you can plan your next day’s walk using a guidebook and if you want to book a bed for the next day the albergue (pilgrim hostel) staff can help After your return home you can join the ranks of veterans who retell their pilgrimage to the online community and contribute with advice to prospective pilgrims But doing this while on the Camino focuses your attention to other people and places rather than the here and now This is the ninth perceptible earthquake of the year By A 3.1 magnitude earthquake on the Richter scale was felt this Sunday in Santiago de Cuba and Guantánamo The earthquake had its epicenter "31 km southwest of the town of Caimanera head of the National Seismological Service of Cuba "The network of stations of the Cuban National Seismological Service has recorded an earthquake reported as perceptible at 11:53 AM local time located at coordinates 19.77 degrees north latitude and 75.40 degrees west longitude at a depth of 18 km and with a magnitude of 3.1 degrees," the report states reports of perceptibility have been received in the city of Santiago de Cuba no material or human damage has been reported," the information adds It was the ninth perceptible earthquake of the year On Saturday, Arango Arias stated that the seismic activity of the past few days in eastern Cuba is within normal parameters the seismic activity in our territory can be considered normal; in the Pilón area the aftershocks of the 6.7 magnitude earthquake from November 10th continue,” from the National Center for Seismological Research (CENAIS) Arango Arias clarified that "in the area from Santiago to Guantánamo only earthquakes with a magnitude greater than 2.0 are recorded because the Río Carpintero station is out of service." the number of low-energy earthquakes in this area must be greater than what is reported in this daily report The 3.7 magnitude earthquake from yesterday is part of the routine activity in this zone," he added On Friday, a noticeable earthquake measuring 3.7 on the Richter scale was recorded by the network of stations of the National Seismological Service at 11:51 a.m It was located at coordinates 19.78° north latitude and -75.37° west longitude at a depth of 23 kilometers and 29 km southwest of Caimanera In recent months, vseveral noticeable earthquakes have shaken the eastern region of the island It is important to highlight that eastern Cuba is the area with the highest seismic activity in the country Historically, this area has been the site of significant earthquakes including the recent earthquake of magnitude 6.8 that occurred on November 10 which caused material damage in several eastern provinces Cuban authorities maintain constant surveillance and urge the population to follow civil protection recommendations to ensure their safety in the event of possible seismic events The earthquake had a magnitude of 3.1 on the Richter scale and was felt in Santiago de Cuba and Guantánamo with no reports of material or human damage The epicenter of the earthquake was located 31 km southwest of the town of Caimanera nine perceptible earthquakes have been recorded in Cuba according to the Cuban National Seismological Service Reporting perceptible earthquakes is crucial for improving alert and monitoring systems as it allows the National Seismological Service and CENAIS to adjust their records and analyses contributing to better preparation and response to future seismic events A team of journalists committed to reporting on Cuban current affairs and topics of global interest we work to deliver truthful news and critical analysis Detroit City Councilwoman Gabriela Santiago-Romero has filed a lawsuit against the Detroit City Clerk's Office and the city's election commission for disqualifying her from the Aug asking the court to certify her candidacy so she can seek reelection to her District 6 seat In the lawsuit, Santiago-Romero claims "wrongful disqualification," saying she provided the appropriate paperwork and signed an Affidavit of Identity with the city of Detroit on April 17 when she filed to run without being informed of any issues or outstanding fees A part of the language of that affidavit requires the signee to attest that they owe no outstanding fines or fees The Wayne County Clerk's Office — which is where campaign finance reports are filed — claims that Santiago-Romero's campaign missed an October deadline for a quarterly campaign finance report and slapped her with a $250 late fee that still was outstanding at the time the councilwoman signed her affidavit prompting the city to disqualify her from the ballot but we have the facts on our side and will take this to court," Santiago-Romero said in a statement Thursday and give voters the opportunity to decide who they want as their next city council member.” an attorney with Goodman Acker and the former chair of the Michigan Democratic Party Santiago-Romero has scheduled a news conference at 1 p.m on April 25 at Clark Park to demand that she be placed on the primary ballot More: Detroit City Council member claims Wayne County erred in reelection campaign filings More: Detroit mayoral, city candidates submit petitions to run for office in 2025 election Santiago-Romero said she received an emailed confirmation indicating that her Oct But the campaign mistakenly filed it as a "pre-general" election statement instead of a "quarterly" statement and the county asked her to refile it on Nov But after noticing the report did not appear on Wayne County's campaign finance system website The councilwoman said she received a "notice of failure to file" on Oct. 28, 2024, county records show. However, the lawsuit alleges the county clerk "failed to notify" the campaign of the Oct. 28, 2024, notice and Nov. 11, 2024, late filing notice by registered mail within four business days, which is required by state law "These failures mean that those notices cannot be the basis for the $250 fine which in turn cannot be the basis for a claim that Santiago-Romero’s (Affidavit of Identity) was defective," according to the lawsuit Michigan law requires that candidates be current on all campaign finance statements fines and other filings when running for office Santiago-Romero on April 17 filed more than 600 petition signatures and an Affidavit of Identity with the Detroit City Clerk’s Office which did not inform her of an unpaid fine leading her to believe she did not hold any fees or errors the councilwoman received a letter from the city clerk's office notifying her that she had been disqualified due to the unpaid $250 fee The lawsuit alleges the fee was erroneously assessed in the first place She attempted to pay the $250 fee at the Wayne County Clerk's office on April 21 "This Court has found that candidates who dispute whether fees or fines are owed should not be disqualified from the ballot for allegedly filing a false (Affidavit of Identity)," adding that it will not harm the public if she appears on the ballot with other eligible candidates Santiago-Romero's lawsuit is not the first of this kind “The entire basis of the Wayne County Clerk Office’s ballot disqualification was the $250 late fee,” Santiago-Romero said in a statement Wednesday “Our campaign has now released conclusive documentation demonstrating that the fee was mistakenly imposed which makes the Clerk’s inability to answer basic factual questions all the more disappointing.” The project area is on the west end of the park and on the south side Santiago Creek This area dubbed "The Gas House Area" has been undeveloped for many years The approved project removed a portion of Valencia Street and in an effort to turn a formerly empty dirt area into one that will become alive with park users Improvements include accessible concrete walkways around the park that provide a walking loop connecting a series of new amenities: multi-level playground and a restoration of the historic gas house the community suggested improvements in this area and provided a sketch of their ideas; regular meetings were held with the Santiago Park Neighborhood Association to help and develop the concept plan The plan and estimates were submitted to the California Coastal Conservancy for grant funding The PRCSA was successful in obtaining a $1 million dollar grant for the park development and provided additional funding from Park Development fees and Capital Outlay Funds Total project cost of $3.5 million will three funding sources: Get directions to City Hall This content is for decoration only skip decoration We have the address for the funeral home & the family on file If you're not happy with your card we'll send a replacement or refund your money Roberto Santiago 50, passed away on Thursday, January 30th at St. Joseph's Hospital. Roberto was a man of many passions, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and music. He had a deep appreciation for the art of rapping. Known for his sharp... View Obituary & Service Information The family of Roberto Santiago created this Life Tributes page to make it easy to share your memories Teuchitlán Mayor José Ascención Murguía Santiago was arrested following an investigation into a Jalisco Cartel training camp The camp was located at Rancho Izaguirre in western Mexico The cartel allegedly forced recruitments and anyone who disobeyed its leadership was subject to violence or death In March, Alejandro Gertz Manero, Mexico's Attorney General, confirmed that human bones were discovered at the ranch although they have not been technically defined," Manero told reporters on March 19 While local organizers have dubbed the ranch an "extermination camp," with "clandestine crematoriums," Mexican Security Minister Omar Garcia Harfuch claimed there was "no evidence" it was an extermination camp About 12 others have been arrested in connection with the camp including a police chief and two police officers from a nearby town PANAMA CITY — A trip to the hairdresser turned to tragedy in early April when Donna Santiago was fatally struck by a car backing out of a parking space while walking along Lisenby Avenue and the grief was immediate for her four sons They quickly began speaking out in search of justice and change Angelo Maldonado has been outspoken online and in the streets He shared photos of her blood on the ground where the family established her tribute the blood had been replaced with piles of flowers In previous reporting by the News Herald the community rallied around the bereaved brothers Community members and local food trucks came out to cook food and raise donations for their mother's funeral with one man reportedly arrested for interfering with the tribute and yelling racial slurs He said they were recently made to leave the tribute but caring community members helped maintain it and I just try not to care or try to investigate why people feel the way they do or especially if they feel those negative ways," Maldonado said "I just try to focus on the good things people are doing and the good people and just let everything else sort itself out." Maldonado said they held the longest tribute the area has seen although the News Herald wasn't able to verify They spent weeks at the site holding signs reading "justice for Donna" and trying to stir up community support Despite losing the ability to demonstrate in place Maldonado said the brothers have been doing "justice walks" across the city holding signs while meandering along Panama City's busiest corridors The brothers invite the public to join them A reporter from the News Herald spotted two of the brothers holding signs on the Hathaway Bridge on April 24 Santiago's sons previously told the News Herald that to them justice will come with changes to laws around pedestrian safety and better infrastructure for those trying to walk city streets Maldonado said he would like to see sidewalks installed on the west side of Lisenby Avenue and the city to provide some type of permanent tribute "What's in my heart to do is to make sure that the city builds a sidewalk in front of that business so that this will never happen to anybody else and that a tribute is put in the sidewalk where my mother took her last breath," he said He said Santiago was a woman who placed her Christian faith at the center of her life and expressed it through the care and love she had for everyone around her He added that she loved walking and made it a goal to get out on to Panama City's sidewalks each day but it was one of our favorite things to do," Maldonado said "If she seen you tying your shoe and you couldn't get it done She enjoyed collecting paintings and statues that had her favorite colors ― gold She particularly enjoyed music that inspired dance "She even loved conventional and traditional dancing like line dancing Her favorite movie was 'Dirty Dancing.' That'll tell you everything." Maldonado said that the ordeal has taught him that there are many caring and passionate people in Panama City and he's contemplated becoming an agent of change in the community when he and his family near the end of their grieving "If it's where my mom's spirit takes me last it seems like that'll be probably something that I really will be interested in rallying with my community and just bringing people together for a good cause," he said she just believed in treating people fair." While Bay County may not become a pedestrian paradise overnight Maldonado said he and his family are going to continue to fight for their mother's justice as long as they can Daniel Rodriguez almost had Santiago Ponzinibbio out early at UFC on ESPN 67 After a near-finish in the opening round of their welterweight bout on Saturday at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines 12-8 UFC) again and followed up with the TKO stoppage finish at the 1:42 mark of Round 3 Check out the replay of Rodriguez's finish, which Ponzinibbio protested, but he was out cold, below (via X): After seeing his spot in the UFC on the ropes with three consecutive losses Rodriguez has now responded with back-to-back wins over Ponzinibbio and Alex Morono "It feel great to finally get a finish," Rodriguez said in his post-fight interview with Michael Bisping "I've been on a rollercoaster these past six fights He was a lot tougher than I thought he was going to be Hokies add size and experience at linebacker The Virginia Tech Hokies continue to add reinforcements for the 2025 season Temple linebacker Antwone Santiago announced his commitment to Virginia Tech Thank you God @CoachPryVT @HokiesFB pic.twitter.com/XeyibL1CVy 225-pound Santiago was a member of Temple’s 2022 recruiting class Santiago played wide receiver and safety in high school and was a member of the CHSCA all-state team at both positions The Hokies have had issues at linebacker in recent seasons and Santiago will immediately compete for playing time in the fall Kaleb Spencer and Jaden Keller are Tech’s top three linebackers Keller is the likely starter at Mike linebacker while Woodson is the unquestioned starter on the weak side and it wouldn’t be a surprise to see them add more depth on the offensive line Espinal will 'do my thing' no matter where Reds play himApril 27th has already manned five positions for the Reds this season Even as starting players have returned from the injured list manager Terry Francona wants to get Espinal into his lineups as often as he can “You’re trying to find places to play him," Francona said "I don’t know if he has to be in there every day but I do like the idea because if you’re picking out a lineup Espinal quickly earned Francona's trust with how he handled himself Whether it's his more natural infield positions – second base shortstop and third base – or the outfield Espinal is dedicated to perfecting his skills It's just part of the role of being a utility player Tito can do whatever he wants," Espinal said He knows I’m going to do a great job and I will do the little things that matter One of the more recent new forays for Espinal is playing right field which he has done three times this season with two starts after not having appeared there in the big leagues He played six games in left field last season it's Reds first base/outfield coach Collin Cowgill's job to start teaching the basics of the position Cowgill quickly found Espinal already knew what he was doing – especially in right field He’s just a baseball player," Cowgill said the way he prepares – it’s definitely no shock The instincts that guy possesses on the baseball field – you can put him anywhere." Doing well in the outfield means getting first-step reactions right reading balls off the bat and taking good routes to catch fly balls Although each outfielder is handed scouting cards to position himself properly on the field or can be moved with hand signals from the bench by Cowgill Espinal already has the mental "cheat code." "He thinks along with the at-bat so well It’s a nice little formula for where the ball is going to go So he’s got a pretty good idea of when it’s coming to him.” It wasn't a surprise that when he was asked to begin taking grounders at first base – another new position – Espinal embraced it He has been working with coach Mike Napoli I felt like I was at shortstop," said Espinal who borrowed teammate Jeimer Candelario's first-base glove Francona had no immediate plans for Espinal to get starts at first base but he wanted it as an option for in-game changes “Because he’s our backup at a lot of positions it’s hard to take him out," Francona said he had the Major Leagues' longest active streak without a strikeout was acquired from the Blue Jays near the end of 2024 Spring Training after the Reds suddenly became shorthanded for infielders he hit a career-best nine home runs and stood out as a strong glove amid a suspect Cincinnati team defense that ranked near the bottom of the Majors “They have given me an opportunity to be the player that I am But it comes with a lot of trust," Espinal said A 2022 American League All-Star for Toronto Espinal quickly became a popular teammate in the clubhouse “I like him because he’s always bringing happiness to the game He can play any position and is always able to play any role," shortstop Elly De La Cruz said "I remind myself every day that this is my dream this is what I love doing and I thank God that I wake up every day Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here New York City FC today announced that it has sold midfielder Santiago Rodríguez to Brazilian side Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas for the club’s second highest transfer fee which is also one of the highest in Major League Soccer (MLS) history New York City FC will receive a sell-on percentage if he is sold in the future Rodríguez leaves a legacy as one of the best players to ever wear a New York City FC jersey The midfielder joined the club in the summer of 2021 on loan from fellow City Football Group (CFG) club Montevideo City Torque before becoming the club’s ninth Designated Player the Uruguayan went on to make 144 appearances scoring 34 goals and providing 28 assists across all competitions The midfielder played a crucial role helping the franchise lift its first-ever MLS Cup in 2021and added to the trophy cabinet a year later with his performance in the 2022 Campeones Cup Rodríguez joined The Century Club after making 100 MLS appearances becoming the 13th New York City player to join this exclusive club fourth in goals and sixth in all-time appearances for the ‘Boys in Blue.’ “Santi has established himself as one of the best attacking midfielders in MLS His development across the last four years with the club and his recent performances resulted in interest from teams around the world,” said New York City FC Sporting Director David Lee “We have a proud track record of supporting our players’ journeys to help them maximize their career ambitions While we will miss Santi’s infectious personality in the locker room and his impact on the field we wanted to support Santi’s wishes while also making sure the club received appropriate compensation for a player of his caliber “We’re incredibly proud of the impact that Santi had throughout his time here From joining us on loan in 2021 to becoming our No Santi has played a pivotal role in our success helping us lift both the MLS Cup and Campeones Cup Joining The Century Club and becoming a key figure in our team speaks to his quality and consistency,” Lee added “The fee we received will be one of the highest ever for an outgoing transfer in MLS history and is a reflection of Santi’s hard work and growth as well as the strength of our player development pathway through City Football Group,” said Lee “The move provides us with the opportunity to reinvest in our roster as we continue to build around an already strong core of players under Head Coach Pascal Jansen’s vision We thank Santi for his contributions to New York City FC both on the field and in the wider community We will all be following his time in Brazil closely and wishing him all the best in this next chapter of his career.” Significant interest in Rodríguez came after he had his best season with the club in 2024 the midfielder scored 16 goals and provided 10 assists across 40 appearances Rodríguez’ performances and goals in Leagues Cup carried New York City to the quarterfinals of the tournament after an emphatic victory over Mexican powerhouse Tigres UANL the midfielder scored the fastest MLS goal in franchise history with his strike against Nashville so many moments and incredible memories have shaped my time here and I’ve been fortunate to share this journey with amazing teammates Their support and love have meant everything to me and I’m truly grateful,” midfielder Santiago Rodríguez said New York City FC has been a defining part of my career and life and I will always carry these memories with me the love and connection I’ve felt here will never fade Thank you for everything—this city and this club will always have a special place in my heart.” Rodríguez was pivotal in helping the club win its first championship six months after his arrival in 2021 three goals and an assist in the regular season the Uruguayan played all four games in the MLS Cup playoff run scoring the opening goal in the Eastern Conference Semifinals against Supporter Shield winners New England Revolution 2022 was a breakout year for the midfielder helping the club claim Campeones Cup in addition to providing four assists in the MLS Cup Playoffs en route to back-to-back Eastern Conference Finals Rodríguez will join a Botafogo side that recently won last year’s edition of the CONMEBOL Copa Libertadores crowning them as the top club team in South America Transaction: New York City FC today sells Midfielder Santiago Rodríguez to Brazilian side Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application 2024 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox Amenadab is survived by his beloved wife of 59 years Margarita (nee Diaz) Santiago; his children and Lucy Perez; and his nieces and nephews Nicholas and Juana (nee Concepcion) Santiago and his brother Nicholas Santiago Jr His love for his wife Margarita was the foundation upon which the family was built family comes first.” Amenadab truly radiated with the pride he had in his children and grandchildren; he made them the center of his life and they are what he lived for each and every day He was an incredibly hardworking and dedicated man who made sure he provided for his family Amenadab was known for his excellent sense of humor the twinkle in his eye and for his overall love of life wise life lessons which were always lined with humor that they still tell each other to this day especially at his family's cottage in Michigan He was often seen fishing on the end of the pier for a good part of the day He and his wife Margarita both had a passion for dancing and in their younger years would clear the dance floor as everyone would stop to watch them Words cannot express how deeply missed he will be by all who knew him Services for Amenadab will be held at Kurtz Memorial Chapel with a visitation from 1pm until the time of service at 5pm Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon The best of Time Out straight to your inbox We help you navigate a myriad of possibilities Sign up for our newsletter for the best of the city By entering 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Worldwide the Camino de Santiago is the most renowned long-distance trail on Earth The Camino de Santiago is featured on Time Out's list of the world's best hikes for 2025 I’d heard about it two years prior from a friend who’d recently been on pilgrimage ‘It’s this 500-mile walk across Spain,’ he said ‘You get to see the entire country’s landscape change before you and drink amazing wine and there’s hostels all along the way especially for pilgrims that serve huge meals for super cheap and you’ll meet so many incredible people from all around the world.’ it was the phrase 500-mile walk that enamoured me A month-long self-guided hike along a well-frequented path sounded like a doable challenge and the convenience of an affordable trip to Europe made it perfect for my first-ever solo international journey The walk he’d been speaking about was the Camino Francés One of many Caminos de Santiago – literally Ways of Saint James – this one begins in the French Pyrenees and evergreen highlands on its way to northwest Spain making it the most popular route among the year’s 400,000 peregrinos on record like the Camino Portugués and the Camino del Norte while the Camino de Madrid and Vía de la Plata pass fortified Arabesque hilltop cities and the inland plains separating the north from southern commercial centres While it’s known today as a Catholic pilgrimage the Way existed long before the Church enshrined what it claimed were James the Apostle’s remains at Santiago de Compostela it served as a route to Finisterre – or Land’s End – on the Atlantic coast where Druids and Romans prayed to their own gods Pilgrims who’d tasted the sea’s salty air carried scallop shells back home shell markings guide travelers along their journey and I heard of enchantments like a fountain that runs with wine and an iron cross that makes the weight you carry lighter I then drank from that fountain and lightened my load but thanks to its 2,000-year heritage as a spiritual quest even witless walkers like me who think they’ve come for mere sport can’t avoid the Camino’s profound experiences I’ve yet to meet a pilgrim who’s not felt their sense of self shifted by the time they reached the Pórtico da Gloria where the road ends the Camino did not challenge me against the wilderness Despite trying every preventative measure imaginable and each day I had to make the painful decision to keep walking knowing it’d be my own demise if I carried too much baggage it’s become possible to ship your backpack along daily for a nominal fee but I’d argue this easy out is environmentally unsustainable and denies you the transformative reward of letting go of your burdens once you reach Santiago The Camino’s wonders outweighed its woes Or receiving a homemade meal from someone who didn’t even speak my language Or stumbling upon an open-air farmhouse where modern-day nomads lived off the land and a place to rest in their bedouin shelter While intrinsically contemplative (most pilgrims walk 10–20 miles a day) but on a long and lonesome road where everyone had the same destination I couldn’t help spilling my secrets to strangers Time warped while walking eight-hour stretches together Days turned into lifetimes and strangers into age-old friends A retiree from Basque once found a hat I’d lost and carried it for two weeks until our paths crossed again While wearing low-top shoes that squished my toes I met a girl with the same size feet whose wide-toed boots were bruising her ankles — when we swapped we were like two Cinderellas who’d found their Prince Charmings Whether you walk with a deeper purpose or not On my first Camino – coming from a skeptical atheology – I found myself believing in a higher power: I’d experienced too many happy coincidences for there not to have been someone testing our ardour against the arduous road I set off with a fellowship of pilgrims whose tribe mentality pushed me to break out on my own Each Camino taught me its own lesson of trust – in God We peregrinos often remind each other: ‘Everyone must walk their own Camino,’ and if you you’ll create your own challenges and bring your own worries But there are so many people to help you along the way So much timeless tradition in which to enrobe yourself there is the unparalleled strength of body and peace of mind when you reach Santiago Stay in the loop: sign up to our free Time Out Travel newsletter for all the latest travel news.   Thanks for subscribing! Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon! tiktokfacebooktwitteryoutubeAbout us Contact us IL to Ski and Shannon (nee Riemer) Santiago Loving brother of Cohle Santiago and Sophia Marie Santiago; cherished grandson of Michael Riemer and Sylvia and John Greenan and Richard and Susan Santiago; dear great grandson of Betty J He then took his talents to Saint Xavier University Mason was an extremely focused and intense individual He was a fierce competitor and wanted to be the best at his position Mason took time to go back and mentor the players on the football team Mason will be missed by all who knew and loved him In lieu of flowers memorials in Mason’s name to Providence Catholic Football or Saint Xavier Football in Mason’s name would be appreciated The family will receive friends at Kurtz Memorial Chapel 102 E passed away at CHI Immanuel Hospital in Omaha but with family at his bedside he gained his wings and slipped away peacefully in the early morning hours of Saturday He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.  He moved to Sioux City in 1984 because of work and he met Sherry Lynn Jessen in August of 2010 but his favorite pastime was to spend time by the water with his wife Jimmy wanted to be on or by the water with the people he loved whether it was in a boat or on the sandy banks just relaxing With his love of the water came a love of fishing as well and he always enjoyed being “gone fishing” and he would take his grandkids or nieces and nephews with him and Sherry when they would go to the lake anytime he could and he missed her so much while he was in the hospital He was counting down the days in the hospital until he could get home to see his “Quita” again.  Along with his love of the water and his family Jimmy also enjoyed doing things that would make his family happy and spending time with them always appointing himself as the head grill master and chef and he loved listening and dancing to his favorite Tejano music He enjoyed watching and cheering for his team ”The Young and the Restless.” Jimmy had a “heart of gold” and would do absolutely anything for anyone that needed his help and grandfather were probably the ones he was most proud to hold All of the people he loved in his life will forever wish they had more time to spend with him.  Santiago “Jimmy” is survived by his wife Sherry; his children Maricella Guevara and her fiancé Austin Blakey; as well as many aunts and uncles Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value" When descending Shooter’s Hill… Connect with Nation.Cymru on Facebook and Twitter If you would like to donate to help keep Nation.Cymru running then you just need to click on the box below it will open a pop up window that will allow you to pay using your credit / debit card or paypal Enter your email address to receive instant notifications of new articles All information provided to Nation.Cymru will be handled sensitively and within the boundaries of the Data Protection Act 2018 In 2017 Nation.Cymru was launched after raising £5000 from a crowdfunding campaign Today it is one of the fastest growing news sites in the UK attracting over 1.5 million visitors a month We are not backed by billionaire owners or hidden behind a paywall but we depend on our readers' support to continue our work If everyone who visited the site over the course of a month donated at least £1 we would have enough funding for the next eight years To guarantee our future please consider making a donation today. Journalist Yosmany Mayeta Labrada reported that the accident occurred in an area with poor signage The driver of a motorcycle with a sidecar sustained injuries after being struck by a moving truck this Saturday in Santiago de Cuba Mayeta Labrada reported that the driver was urgently transported to a hospital in the city but his identity and the injuries he has sustained remain unknown He also requested information from anyone who witnessed the accident or knows the individuals involved Some users explained in Mayeta's post that it is a "hot corner," where many accidents occur allegedly due to poor signage Last Thursday, a young woman of just 20 years old lost her life in a traffic accident that occurred in the area of 100th Street and the Calabazar Bridge The accident involved a motorcycle and a truck On the other hand, last Monday, a traffic accident that occurred at the entrance to Havana, in front of the bridge on Avenida Monumental, left a driver seriously injured. A moving truck collided with a motorcycle with a sidecar on Escario Street and the circumstances of the accident are still under investigation The Escario Street is viewed as a "hot corner" due to the frequency of accidents that occur there allegedly caused by poor signage and disregard for traffic regulations Traffic accidents in Cuba are attributed to the lack of proper signage and the increase in the number of motorcycles due to the transportation crisis The lack of official reports on accidents limits the ability to assess the magnitude of the problem and implement effective road safety measures This absence of official information creates uncertainty and hinders public awareness about road safety Sporting Kansas City have acquired forward Santiago Muñoz on loan from LIGA MX side Santos Laguna The 22-year-old's deal lasts through the remainder of the 2025 season Munoz tallied 6g/6a in 81 games for Santos He was previously loaned to Premier League side Newcastle United scoring once in nine games with their U-21s The US-born Mexican youth international featured prominently at the 2019 FIFA U-17 World Cup and participated in Conacaf Men's Olympic Qualifiers as well Muñoz joins Sporting KC shortly after they mutually parted ways with longtime manager Peter Vermes and named Kerry Zavagnin interim coach Through nine matchdays, Sporting KC are 13th in the Western Conference and looking to return to the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs. Their top scorers are forwards Dejan Joveljić and Dániel Sallói READ MORE: MLS Transfer Tracker presented by Avant When Logan Paul called out football legend Lionel Messi to a boxing match to settle their energy drink legal battle, Messi’s bodyguard Yassine Chueko offered to step into the ring and face the YouTuber Now, Argentine welterweight Santiago Ponzinibbio wants in Ponzinibbio, who co-headlines UFC Des Moines on May 3 against Daniel Rodriguez and told MMA Fighting he would gladly face Paul to defend the honor of one of the biggest athletes in Argentine history “It all started because Logan Paul talked about Messi This guy went after Messi saying he wants a boxing match but he’ll have to beat a lot of people before he gets to Messi — and I’ll be one of them Messi currently plays for Inter Miami FC after a historic run with Barcelona in Spain The 8-time Ballon d’Or winner has also clinched the FIFA World Cup trophy for Argentina in 2022 Ponzinibbio is under contract with the UFC and likely won’t get the Paul match so he offers to help train Chueko if he secures a deal to box Paul in the squared circle It’s incredible how many years playing at the highest level and doesn’t lose focus So [Paul] definitely has to beat a lot of people before he gets to our beloved ‘Pulga’ Ponzinibbio’s next assignment in the octagon goes down May 3 in Des Moines, and he’s excited to keep the momentum going after a knockout victory over Carlston Harris on the first UFC card of the year in January “I needed that,” Ponzinibbio said of the win I’m going after another good performance and another win now but things are happening and holding me back “It is what is it,” he said when asked what could have been of his career without out-of-the-cage setbacks but then got pulled [from the ranking] due to inactivity but to be among the best and become champion but I’m proving to myself I can continue at the highest level Rodriguez is 18-5 in MMA with only one knockout defeat, a first-round stoppage to Ian Machado Garry in 2023, and one submission loss to Neil Magny a year prior Ponzinibbio scored finishes in 23 of his 30 professional victories “He’s never fought someone with the power I have in my hands,” Ponzinibbio said I’m in great shape and hungry for the victory “It’s going to be a fun fight for the fans He’s a striker with good boxing and has heavy hands but I believe my boxing is better than his I’ll use my experience to do what I have to do to get my hands raised Santiago Ponzinibbio will take on Daniel Rodriguez at UFC Des Moines on Saturday The line has Ponzinibbio priced at -120 while Rodriguez is coming in at +100 Santiago "Argentine Dagger" Ponzinibbio comes into this fight holding a mark of 31-8-0 The 38-year-old weighs in at 170 lbs and comes in at 6'0" The orthodox fighter has a reach of 73" Daniel "D-Rod" Rodriguez comes in at 6'1" and steps on the scale at 170 lbs The southpaw fighter steps into the cage holding a record of 18-5-0 The 38-year-old extends his reach 74" Santiago Ponzinibbio connects on 4.80 per minute while Daniel Rodriguez lands 7.50 significant strikes per minute Ponzinibbio is landing 41% of the significant strikes he tries and Rodriguez is landing 49% "Argentine Dagger" takes 4.61 significant strikes per minute and "D-Rod" absorbs 5.47 Ponzinibbio also stops 61% of the significant strikes that are aimed in his direction and Rodriguez is able to deflect 58% of the strikes thrown his way Santiago Ponzinibbio is not as effective of a wrestler as he takes his opponents to the canvas 0.56 times per 15 minutes Ponzinibbio is scoring a takedown on 32% of the times he tries and is stopping 71% of all takedown tries against him Rodriguez is scoring a takedown on 54% of his takedown attempts and is stuffing 57% of the tries against him Ponzinibbio is the more skilled of the two fighters by attempting 0.5 subs per 3 rounds while Rodriguez attempts 0.1 subs per 15 min Get all of our UFC Expert Picks Santiago Ponzinibbio squared up with Carlston Harris and took home the victory by way of a punch to the head in round 3 Harris landed 78 of 211 total strikes attempted in that contest Ponzinibbio walked away from this fight having landed 76 of 175 total strikes He ended up landing 40 of 142 significant strikes aimed at the head Ponzinibbio ended up landing 43% of his significant strikes by landing 76 of 175 100% of the significant strikes landed by Harris and 94% of them connected on by Ponzinibbio were done at a distance he went up against Alex Morono and wound up getting the win by split decision in round 3 Morono ended up landing 100% of the significant strikes he took from distance while Rodriguez ended up landing 95% of his significant strikes at distance Rodriguez landed 47% of the significant strikes he attempted by landing 123 of 257 He ended up landing 44 of 153 significant strikes directed at the head Morono ended up connecting on 74 of 257 significant strikes in that contest he ended up landing 58 of 228 directed at the head Regarding total strikes attempted in that contest Morono landed 91 of 276 and Rodriguez ended up landing 126 of 260 of the strikes he threw in total One more match to look forward to is when Montel Jackson goes up against Daniel Marcos The 33-year-old records a weight of 135 lbs and stands in at 5'10" Marcos stands 5'7" and weighs in at 135 lbs The orthodox fighter looks to add a win to his career total of 17-0-0 (1 NC) Montel Jackson takes his opponents to the mat 3.41 times per 3 rds while Daniel Marcos gets a takedown 0.59 times per 3 rounds Jackson connects for an average of 3.39 strikes/minute and is connecting on 53% out of all the strikes he attempts On the other side of the cage we have Daniel Marcos who tags the opposition on 53% of the strikes he has attempted and is landing 5.90 per min If you're going to be watching the fights don't miss when Serhiy Sidey is set to fight Cameron Smotherman Smotherman comes into this fight with a mark of 12-4-0 The 27-year-old is weighing in at 135 lbs and stands in at 5'9" Sidey stands 5'11" and weighs in at 135 lbs The switch fighter walks into the cage holding a record of 11-2-0 The 28-year-old has a wingspan of 72" Cameron Smotherman is thwarting 50% of the takedowns his opponents go for and is taking his opponents to the mat on 15% of the times he tries Sidey is finishing his takedown tries on 15% of the tries he takes and thwarts 20% of the takedowns his opponents try Smotherman is absorbing 4.56 strikes/minute while he is connecting on 6.25 per minute is absorbing 4.44 strikes/minute and deals 4.87 per min Who will win tonight's UFC match against the spread Josh Schonwald's Pick: Take Santiago Ponzinibbio (-120) Get $60 worth of FREE premium member picks. 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Fast Sign up with Instant Access Click Here Get all of Today's Free UFC Picks Get all of Today's Expert UFC Picks AJC is the global advocacy organization for the Jewish people and analysis you need to combat antisemitism and advocate for Israel and the Jewish people President Santiago Peña of Paraguay delivered powerful remarks highlighting his unwavering support for the Jewish people and the State of Israel To watch more videos from AJC Global Forum 2025, go to AJC.org/GlobalForumNews2025 AJC's mission is to enhance the well-being of the Jewish people and Israel and to advance human rights and democratic values in the United States and around the world 2025 marks one year since I landed in my second home in Santiago The last year has been filled with so many amazing and unique experiences from the pre-abroad process to my experience in Chile to reacclimating myself to life in America after living in another country for over three months I am so grateful to share my experiences and what I have learned Preparing to go abroad was not a linear journey especially since I am a biology and Spanish major on the pre-medicine track Many students in rigorous majors think that studying abroad is not in the cards for them because their schedules are too concrete to allow for it With early planning and strategic class selection Although I was told that I would have to make sacrifices to pursue studying abroad I was not deterred from making this experience happen— I knew early on that I wanted this to be part of my Hope College experience advising season consisted of meetings with my biology advisor pre-health advisor and the Global Engagement Office to discuss schedules and classes to ensure I was still on the path to going abroad I wanted something that would combine my Spanish knowledge with healthcare and immediately fell in love with the idea of going to South America to explore a culture so different from my own and be able to practice my Spanish while peeking into another country’s healthcare system At least that is how I felt the first time I saw the hot pink Andes Mountains from the windows of the airport I watched the airport get smaller and the city I could feel the anticipation for what was to come in the following months When I arrived at my host mom’s apartment All of these questions were perfectly natural but my fears melted away when she came out of her apartment and immediately embraced me Although communication was difficult and required more thought than typical conversations at home she was so kind and patient and made me feel at ease My host mom undoubtedly shaped my experience to be as positive as it was.  Going from having one Spanish class for 50 minutes to speaking Spanish from when I woke up to when I went to sleep was a huge adjustment My classes abroad ranged from traditional Spanish classes social role of arts and politics to medical Spanish and a Chilean health seminar These classes challenged me in such a unique and necessary way and made my Spanish grow exponentially conversational and medical settings set me up to have a much better toolbox for communication These classes dove deep into the ancient and modern Chilean culture which allowed me to feel truly connected to the country we explored the complex healthcare system Chile offers its residents we were able to travel to rural health clinics that offered patients a variety of care from primary health We also traveled to the public health education center that participates in disaster care and health education initiatives offering resources to underserved communities and drawing attention to the disparities seen in Chile my cohort of Health Studies students and I traveled to different clinics and hospitals to do clinical observation This experience was so immersive and engaging and great for practicing the medical Spanish we had been learning in class The shadowing ranged from being in the operating room participating in group therapy on the psychiatric floor exploring nutrition in infants in the NICU watching the production of chemotherapy drugs in the pharmacology suite and much more What I learned in the healthcare seminar and through clinical observation has challenged me to draw connections from United States healthcare and make necessary comparisons to better understand healthcare as a whole One of the main reasons I decided to pair Spanish studies with biology studies is that I want to use my medical platform to be an advocate for Spanish-speaking patients in the United States and shed light on the disparities found in U.S My experience abroad gave me the opportunity to experience Latin American health firsthand and explore possible ways to improve the U.S Growing up off a dirt road in rural Michigan does not naturally lend itself to diverse experiences I did not have experience navigating a city Using public transportation was a completely new experience and helped me with time management and learning to factor travel into plans.  The diversity and spontaneity of city life was also exciting My program hosted American students from all over the country and from those people we all had different life stories and experiences to share It was so fun to integrate with such a diverse group of friends and be able to share new experiences my friends cheered me on when I figured out how to change metro stations and get on the correct train and when I tried Japanese food for the first time and explored the rural area filled with history and culture a couple of my friends made their first trip to a farm my friends and I planned a trip to Buenos Aires It was exciting to plan and execute a trip with a group of people who I had only met a month and a half before It was amazing to see those two cities and explore what culture they had to offer The accents in Argentina and Uruguay are very similar but distinct from the Chilean accent— another growth moment for my Spanish acquisition and cultural awareness My friends and I often gathered in my homestay because it was very close to our academic center and we would spend time doing homework together making big meals and watching movies in Spanish My host mom also had her niece staying with her She and I became best friends and she started tagging along with all of the things my friends and I did She helped us to better understand the city and she even invited us to stay with her family in La Serena Now that I have been back at Hope for my last two semesters I have been able to truly absorb and reflect upon what I learned from my time abroad I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to explore a country culture and language different from my own This opportunity did not come without the challenges of feeling like an outsider that my Spanish was behind or that I would not fit in my empathy for people acclimating to new environments has increased greatly It is humbling to feel like an imposter when so much of our lives are spent feeling so comfortable where we are I miss the freedom and spontaneity that came with city life and the daily challenge of growing my Spanish I learned new things and explored new places I am so grateful for my time in Chile and cannot believe it has been one year since I arrived at my second home The connections and friendships I made there will stay with me forever.  Tagged: , , Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Jaja Santiago, now Sachi Minowa, is finally a champion in Japan's top volleyball league after the Osaka Marvelous captured the 2024-25 SV.League title. After years of perseverance and steady growth, Jaja Santiago—now known as Sachi Minowa—has finally reached the summit of Japanese volleyball. Santiago and the Osaka Marvelous are the inaugural SV.League champions, sweeping the NEC Red Rockets in the Finals of the 2024–25 season. View this post on Instagram A post shared by ???????? (@jt_marvelous_official) Santiago began her journey in Japan back in the 2018–19 V.League season, signing with the Saitama Ageo Medics. Her impact was quickly felt, helping the team secure a bronze medal by the 2019–20 season. She followed that up by playing a key role in the Ageo Medics’ 2021 V Cup title run, a crowning moment after the team finished fifth in the regular V.League campaign. As her career progressed, Santiago emerged as one of the top middle blockers in the league. She tallied a career-high 103 blocks in the 2021–22 season, earning the Best Blocker Award, and was later named to the ‘Best 6’ of the V1 Final Stage in 2023, her final year in Saitama. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jaja Santiago (?? ?) (@alyjasantiago3) In 2023–24, Santiago made the leap to JT Marvelous, who immediately regained their status as title contenders after a slight down performance the season prior. In Santiago’s first season with the Marvelous, they went 23-1 but had to settle for second place. Nevertheless, it was Jaja’s best individual season as she captured both the Spike and Block Awards, and again earning a spot in the V.Final Stage Best 6. Everything then came together in the 2024–25 season, Santiago’s last with the team, as the now Osaka Marvelous again dominated the SV.League. View this post on Instagram A post shared by ???????? (@jt_marvelous_official) Osama went 37-7 in the regular season and 6-1 in the playoffs to finally claim the championship the title represents the culmination of a seven-year journey in Japan—marked by growth [Editor's note: This article was written by a member of the One Sports Digital with the help of AI and then checked by the staff to ensure accuracy.] We use cookies to ensure you the best experience on our website Virginia Tech received a commitment from Temple linebacker Antwone Santiago on Friday afternoon Thank you God🙌🏽@CoachPryVT @HokiesFB pic.twitter.com/XeyibL1CVy — Antwone (@antwone_89) May 2, 2025 225-pound linebacker brings 240 career snaps to Blacksburg He racked up 35 tackles over three years with the Owls 2 will linebacker and posted 25 tackles in 12 contests highlighted by a six-tackle performance at East Carolina 73.6 (run defense) and 81.8 (tackling) over 145 snaps He was also a key contributor on special teams and blocked a punt at UConn that the Owls recovered in the end zone for a touchdown He’s the fifth pickup in in the spring transfer portal window for the Hokies and the fourth on the defensive side of the ball, joining cornerback Caleb Brown (Hawaii) and defensive tackles Kody Huisman (North Dakota State) and Elhadj Fall (Georgia Southern). Tech also received pledges from offensive lineman Gavin Crawford (West Virginia) and long snapper Drew Doyle (Iowa State) Santiago’s addition gives the Hokies 10 scholarship linebackers for the 2025 season — a unit headlined by Caleb Woodson and Jaden Keller. He’s the second portal addition of the offseason in that room after Jordan Bass though the Pitt transfer was injured during spring practice Combine that with three of the other linebackers being true freshmen and another injury in Gabe Williams and it’s a thin group For more information on Virginia Tech’s comings and goings in the portal, click here for Tech Sideline’s roster management page I hope this kid can contribute something as he had literally no interest as a HS player accept from schools I’ve never heard of WADR Good gosh it seems like we could at least get transfer kids like the Pitt LB instead of from schools most of us never heard of showing interest or Temple Hope he makes me eat my words and Adibi can make me eat my words This fits in with Chris’s Friday Q&A discussion There could be a “A Few Good Men” reference but it is hard to make it work since Santago is the victim Member, Sports Publishers Group Partner of USA TODAY Sports Digital Properties