Lina Rakhmanova, Staff Writer
Hello! My name is Lina Rakhmanova and I'm a sophomore. This is my first year being a part of the USJ. Outside of school, I make art and I'm currently learning how to make animations. I was interested in journalism because it's a great way to connect with the community around me.
![Creek eSports coach Alexandra Bak talks about Super Smash Bros characters before her students begin a match. Bak coaches 12 separate video game teams in her position. Students appreciate her coaching style. “I love having [Ms. Bak] as the eSports coach, she brings a lot to eSports by helping us communicate and [working on our] teamwork, senior varsity Mario Kart player Satia Baird said.](https://unionstreetjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_4468-1200x800.jpg)