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A NOTE FROM THE EDITOR This is the issue thnt you all haoe been waiting for-the one you saoe ooer time to search for people's faces. So check out how well your professlrs, friends and classmates look in their'mug shots.' Turn to page 4 to read fl'Iuotnan'E oiant of shopping and then to page 7 to hear a man's side of the mall experience. Our Perspectiaes Page explores indEendent and sorority oieuts.If you're looking for a Eummer job,flip to our list of ideas on page L0. Or assess your personality to discouer what job will make yau happy with a quiz on page 12. For wehaoe some insight on your first summer back at home on page 1,8.If yau need another rmson to skip a class check out page 20, Find out what college means to a oariety of students on 2L. And for something of a religious nature turn to page 58. Aspecinl thnnk you to Dr. Cordry-my professor and friend* who guided me through my mnss comm years at Balccr.l wouldn't haae gottut this far without you, tlunlcs a million! Abig tlnnlcs to lostens for helping us out with this pictorial Grapeaine issue . Thanles to the editors, their hours at the computer sueefl and red pens. So quick turn the page. Enjoy!
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love to shop. I suffer from what is commonly known as a woman's malady: shopping addiction (or what I'm sure most of the area residents refer to as "Johnson County blonde pastime"). I admit my faults and, although I do not consider my passion for shopping one of them, my mother and a few out-of-style friends have told me that when I go on a shopping binge, it interferes with normal activities. Nour,I consider myself a veteran shopper. I have been shopping for my own clothes since my early teens and I have gone through many shopping partners. At college, being in a sorority has refined shopping to almost an art form, and as I a vast selection of shopping partners,I have noticed their different shopping techniques and have utilized them as I have needed them. There are six basic types of shoppers I have mentally categorized from the different characteristics that define my shopping trips with my different shopping partners. Window shoppers, Bargain hunters, On-A-Mission shoppers, Therapy shoppers, Conservative shoppers and Selfless shoppers comprise my list of categorical shoppers. You may fit into more than one typ.; I shop with people from all categories to compliment my moods.
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TruFTDOTT EIII()PPER,EI Everyone fits into this category at one time or another. I do have a certain friend that I have honestly never seen buy anything. She loves to go look at everything and then waits for her birthday or Christmas or her anniversary to announce exactly what she wants and where to buy it. Window shopping is fun to pass time or get ideas for Christmas gifts, although I cannot window shop twice in a row without buying something. (There's no taste of victory at being the new owner of a gar* ment when you window shop.) BARG}AINT ITI]NTEREI I used to be a bargain hunter, but sadly, I have lost the patience for it. To be a bargain hunter, you must have an abundance of patience. My best friend's friend is a bargain hunter. She is methodical in her quest for the perfect article of clothing. She tries on every garment in the store, examines it for flaws in the fabric, puts it on hold, shops at other stores for a similar garment at a cheaper price and, if none are to be found, goes back and tries it on again, mentally determining if the cost equals the benefit of buying it. It is a tedious process to be sure, but if you consider monetary value more important than time,I would definitely suggest going on a few bargain hunts with a certified bargain seeker.
I-A1IE()N-A.MIFIEII()N EIH(}PPEREI These people usually are lacking either time or patience. You can spot them in the malls by the furrowed brow, determined look in their eyes and strident steps. They are usually double-timing it up the stairs instead of taking the escalator. (The
number of mission shoppers quadruples during the holiday season,I might add). The only time I shop with mission shoppers is when I have gone
window shopping the week before and know exactly what I want to buy, I only have about two hours to spare between classes, or I desperately need something for a Saturday night date and it is late Saturday afternoon. They have no patience for wandering from store to store and even lose their tempers if you suggest dropping in to your far,,orite store to see if any sales are going on.
TIIERAPY EIIIOPPERFI Many of us have definitely been there. You have just broken up with your boyfriend or failed a test or got a less-than-satisfactory year-end review and the mall is calling your name. Screaming it, in fact. I aiways refer to my rules when I therapy shop, because I do not want to be arguing with a pair of jeans I usually like when I am already in a sour mood. Hence, it is either shoe or lingerie time. (Or, if my therapy shopping is due to a breakup, it is time to find a hot new outfit to wear out on the town, or on a date.) If you can handle company, take a close friend who will comfort you and therapy shop with you while offering advice through the door: "Honey, I love that spaghetti-strap black dress with the slit up to your rear! You'll turn every male's head within a tenmile radius. Joe and his buddies will be lock-jawed with amazement at his stupidity over leaving you! Three hundred dollars? You deserve it!" Or, if you need to do your therapy shopping alone, go to a store where the salespeople cater to their customers. A good therapy shopper can consLrme at least an hour of a salesperson's time, all the while getting egoboosting praise about clothing choices or how good you would iook in those Enzo Angiolini $230 shoes.
C()I\ISIER.YATIIIE SIIOPPERS I am sure we are intimate with a few of these shoppers. They are uncomfortable
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things used to get out of control. Over the years, however,I have compiled a list of rules that keep me targeted on my shopping focus (which, if I am therapy shopping, can get lost in the chaos): to relieve stress. In order for the non-therapy shopper to understand the soothing satisfaction shopping brings me,let me introduce you to my sure-fire stress-buster rules I make before each shopping trip. Rule #L: lean shopping requires Superzaoman
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First of all, I only try on jeans if I am mentally prepared for it. Also, I know what brands I love; the ones that fit just right (for me, CK, Gap, Levi's 501 and Lucky's boy-fit). That saves a lot of hassle. Swimsuit shopping also falls into this rule. Rule #2: 'Shopping' doesn't haae to meen clothes . You can never have a fat day buying shoes. If I am therapy shopping,I definitely don't need to be struggling into clothes because probably everything I try on I will reject. I love shoes; they have saved many a shopping trip. Note: If you've had numerous shoe-shopping days recently, try a change of pace- pamper yourself with bath and body goods or accessorize your wardrobe. It fills the need to buy without focusing on the body beautiful. Rule #3: Compromise utith your natural tendencies o I hate buying winter clothes, because I hate winter. So, for every sweater or pair of mittens I am forced to waste my money on (I consider winter a hellish waste of money), I allow myself to buy something frivolous that I will wear only on occasion. (For instance, the velvet mock turtleneck t-shirt I have worn only on weekends thus far.) Rule #4: End your shopping spree at aplace you always haue luck . For me, this place is Victoria's Secret. Buying pretty lingerie always lifts my spirits, and for those of you who buy lingerie specifically for the man in your life,I have news for you: you have to see yourself in your underwear too, so if you like those girlish pink undies then buy them!
with fashion trends and tend to stick with nondescript, neutral-colored clothing that will go with anything. While their wardrobe is interchangeable, and that is good, they have nothing that stands out in their closet, nothing fun or extravagant. A girl I used to shop with in high school
to fit your moods and your category varies with the shopping trip. From past experiences, I have noted there are several groupings of categorical shoppers you might want to avoid in order to have a pleasurable mall excursion:
always shopped at the same stores and her wardrobe consisted of basically the same clothes in different colors each year. Sometimes I like to shop with a conservative shopper to try to impart a bit of my excitement about shopping to them. My goal is to have them think of our shopping trip as an event, something to have fun with. One time I came back from a shopping trip in which I had managed to infuse a girl with such enthusiasm that she bought several things that were only appropriate for weekend wear. When she got home, she was so dazed from the experience of buying a tiny tee and lycra blackhipster pants that she asked if we had really gone shopping or if it was a dream. We went out together that weekend and she reveled in the attention her new clothes brought her.
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FIELET-EFIEI EIHOPPEREI Honestly, this type of shopper is rare and I have known only two shoppers who fit this category: a close friend who loves to shop for her friends and my mother. Selfless shoppers are those rare individuals who love to go shoppingfor other peop/e. Now,I love to shop for others when it's Christmas, their birthday or when they need pick-me ups, but I do not usually put others first on my list of shopping needs. My friend Shannon is a selfless shopper. She actually doesn't like buying things for herself. "I feel like I'm being selfish," she says when I've asked her why she won't buy things for herself.
"This would be perfect for my brother and I know he won't buy it, so I'll get it for him." Personally, I think part of her shopping style is due to her being a mother. o, there you have it. You may be one of those individuals who fit into one category when you shop or one of those who shops
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Generally, therapy shoppers need time to try on everything in sight and people to boost their selfesteem, while mission shoppers are practically running to the specific store that has their item of choice. This mix may cause the mission shopper to become irritated at the therapy shopper and the therapy shopper to become upset at the mission shopper.
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Basically, any time you need to "shop" around for things is not the optimal time to bring along a mission shopper. Or vice versa. As a bargain hunter filters through the sale racks looking for a great deal the I-am-on-a-mission shopper will not be willing to stand around and wait for her since bargain searching is somewhat time consuming.
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As the window shopper strolls through the mall glancing at the clothes in the glass, the moody therapy shopper becomes annoyed as she must buy something to receive an adrenaline rush to ease her unhappiness. just looking without buying defeats her pu{pose. This combination will not benefit either shopper. or those of you who think all males are Iam-on-a-mission shoppers, I have shopped with several males who aren't and top my list of best shopping experiences at the mall. Sometimes having the opposite sex with you enables you to pick up perspectives that differ from your female friends who always tag along. That reminds me, it's been a while since I've hit the mall. Anyone interested?
SH OPPI NG: FROM A MAN 'S P() INT OF VIEVV BY CODY HOVVARD hate to shop. I admit my faults, and I readily consider this an attribute. I'd rather shave my head with a cheese grater while chewing on tin foil than spend five minutes shop-
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new outfit. Shopping. Few other words strike a nerve like that one... Root canal... groin injury... figure skating...The idea that women have strict guidelines for when and how to shop for things is ludicrous. (\Mhat is a FAT day anyway?) I believe men have a few shopping rules of their own. a
RULE NqI. Grab it and get out. If you don't like it, take it back. There is never a need to labor over a decision. You like it or you don't. It's your size or it's not. Chances are, the clothes at this store are identical to the ones next door.
RULE Nq2. Avoid trying on any clothes in stores at all costs. \Mhy spend extra time in the stores when the comfort and privacy of home awaits? (We all know those mirrors in the dressing rooms are two-way). Besides, you can tell by just looking they fit just fine.
RULE Nq]. If the price is reasonable, buy it. There is no need to go next door to see if that store offers ten percent off on your 13th tie. RULE Nq4. Listen to your mother or girlfriend. These people have a lot more fashion sense than we do (God knows they spend all their time in the mall anyway) so take their recommendations and run with them.
RULE Nq5. When shopping with a woman, find a chair. When men get dragged to the mall, the only thing to do is sit down and ride out the storm. These elusive chairs are often few and far between, but a person with a keen eye and experience can spot them. Once a chair is found, the woman is free to roam unhindered and the man can rest his weary body and take his thoughts to a huppy place (groin injuries, for instance). I have been dragged into shopping, at least once, with a shopper who falls under each of these six categories. With the exception of the I-am-on-a-mission-shoppers, each of these categories stirs up a different rage and frustration inside a man. GRATEVINE 7
This may be the most irritating kind of shopper to be with. They are not out for any reason at all; simply looking provides hours of enjoyment for them. Th"y can spot several "adorable" outfits and spend minutes gawking at them, but BUY them, don't be ridiculous. This is by far the hardest type of shopping for a man to understand. Why in the world do women set out NOT to buy anything? That defeats the whole purpose of shopping. To prevent this, stores should put up mirrors instead of windows so customers can see how bad they look and will come in and buy something.
BARGAIN HUNIERS: This shopper is particularly annoying because they take so much time. They constantly violate Man's Rule #3 (if it's reasonably priced, buy it). If a person spends so much money on clothes they are worried about saving five dollars at the store across town, then they should do less shopping. This method forces a person to shop longer than the least possible amount of time, which makes the experience that much more grueling.
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CONSERVATIVE SH OPPERS: This type of shopper is concerned with style (or lack thereof). This shopper needs to stick to Man's Rule #4 (listen to your mother or girlfriend). As long as a person is comfortable with
the clothes they wear, and they have the female seal of approval, it shouldn't matter to anyone else what they wear. A shopping trip is l?ee in no way an event or something to have fun with, unless ,. you have fun seeing men infuriated. If a person wants to be r$s* * ru ra$$ conservative with their \i'il wardrobe,let them. If someone judges another person by ,-q"r$sf*o their wardrobe, then just let !l them live in their own superfiFOgoEa cial little world.
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I-AM-ON-A.M ISS ION-SHOPPER: This is the only shopper with any sense. These shoppers adhere to Man's Rule #L (grab it and get out). This is how a man shops. These shoppers know what they want, know where to get it, and once it's purchased, they're gone. Try suggesting a deviation from the course to this shopper, and you are in for a severe bludgeoning (that's how intense their mission is).
IHERAPY SHOPPERS: The idea of shopping to help a person cope with their problems is absurd. Shopping causes
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lot more problems than it solves (increased heart rate, increased stress level, overwhelming need to be violent). I'd rather flog myself for 10 hours than shop for L0 minutes, especially when I am already upset. This is also the shopper that shows her vindictive side. "Myboyfriend broke up with me, so I'm going to buy a tawdry little outfit. I'll show him." Chances are, he'll just be glad some other guy was stupid enough to get his ex-girlfriend out of his hair. a
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Indrp endent us . Sorority Amidst the confines of lrwin Hall liaes a aariety of young Tlrotnen with an array of commonalities and differences. Among these differences are thst solne haae chosen to become part of a sorority uthile others remain independents.
By Kristie Cantrell hose who joined a house, joined for several reasons. Barbie Katz of Phi Mu, said, "I like the strong bond that the girls seemed to have." Jennifer Patterson of Alpha Chi Omega joined because "I knew some people already in the house because that is where I stayed during Senior Weekend. I felt comfortable around them and they have been very helpful in helping me get involved on campus." A-y Taylor said "I joined Tri Delta just to meet people and to be able to get away from the dorms for awhile." Yet, there are many reasons why some remained independent. Andrea Vail, senior said, "As an independent you do not have the responsibilities that you have in a house. You have more time to devote to things you want or need to do." Jessa Crispin believes "By not joining a house you don't have to live up to other people's
standards." Chandra Thompson doesn't think that being a part of a sorority would be right for her. "I don't need to belong to a house to have friends." Sisterhood means different things to different people. "It's always going to be something special between people on campus," said Patterson. "Sisterhood is being loyal and there for someone for no matter what when they need you," said Taylor. "F{aving the ability to listen to your sisters and go to them for help when you need it," said Katz. An independent's sisterhood is only slightly different that of a sorority. Independents choose who and when to spend time with. Thompson said, "I do not want someone to be my friend because I'm in her sorority. Friendship is more than Greek letters."
As with most organizations, the fraternity system at Baker has its own social circles and activities. However, for many independents this does not affect them. "I have never really had the desire to attend Greek parties but if I wanted to go I think there wouldn't be a problem," said Jenny Cattone. "I would not want to participate in Greek activities. At the parties I went to I have never seen so many people act so stupid at once," added Thompson. Yet, some people feel the Greek system excludes them from the social activities. "I do not feel comfortable going to their parties. Maybe because of the alcohol or that they have their own little groups," said Samantha Veh. Most Greeks agree that independents aren't excluded from activities such as parties and fundraisers. Greeks and GDIs are involved in many activities together with only a few exceptions such as Monday night meeting. Greeks do hang out with friends outside of their houses," said Becky George. "It's more difficult to get independents involved in Greek activities because you don't know where to start. To get a house involved, you only have to make a phone call or two. But many independents look down on Greeks and their activities," said Angie Andachter. Yet, being Greek or independent is not a substantial difference. Women still share experiences and build close friendships and sisterhood with the dorms regardless of the group they belong to. As time goes by, these women continue to build relationships that will last a lifetime.
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sUMMfrR JOB POEEIBILTTIf,S After your college room is all packed up in boxes and your checkbook is almost in the red, you decide that before you return back for the fall semester in August that you need to make a lot of cash to make it through another school year and make it more fun- that is without the worries of budgeting money. But when searching for a job, the help wanted signs in windows are rare. So here's a list of some ideas to get you thinking about your seasonal employment. T.IrEGUARDING
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PAY Anywhere from minimum wage to approximately $7.00 per hour ADVANTAGES: A way to meet new people. You work poolside while getting a great
PAY: Depends on the company (ranging from $5-10 per hour) but many internships are unpaid. ADVANTAGES: A great way to gain experience in your field. Also, you can receive up to 6 hours of career involvement credit from Baker while networking with business contacts and potential employers. Nights and
tan. No extensive wardrobe is required DISADVANTAGES: SPF 15 (at least) is a must for long, hot days in the sun.You must have a lifeguarding license and be very responsible because you are in charge of other's safety. WHO TO CONTACT Local swimming pools, The American Red Cross or Ellis Lifeguarding Association
N[NNNNG PAY Depends on the family, hours and number of children (usually $150-$300) ADVANTAGES: Great atmosphere if you love kids -relaxed environment. You don't have to interact with a lot of people, fun daily activities such as day trips to the pool, mall, zoo, amusement parks, etc. DISADVANTAGES: Avoid this job if you don't like children or long hours. Patience in a must. WHO TO CONTACT Look in your local papers or ask around at area schools. Contact a nanny employment service for a family in need of child care.
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DISADVANTAGES: Hours are usually 8 to 5, traffic can be nerve-wrecking and the pay can be little to nonexistent. WHO TO CONTACT Your faculty adviser, the Career Development Center or local companies and businesses
WAITING IABLIS PAY Half of minimum wage plus tips (which can be up to $20 an hour depending upon the restaurant and your serving style) ADVANTAGES: Great money, you get to meet a lot of people, good food, flexible shifts and days off. DISADVANTAGES: Somewhat stressful, you are always on your feet, some late nights and weekends. You must adhere to the motto 'the customer is always right.' WHO TO CONTACT Local restaurants, country clubs, and hotels
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PAINTING/CTEANING PAY Depends on company you work with, what types of jobs you do and the hours that you work ADVANTAGES: Not too stressful, working outdoors, and if you work with the right company a lot of money can be made. DISADVANTAGES: The work is hard, physical labor and sometimes messy. Extreme heat during summer days. WHO TO CONTACT City departments, school districts and real estate offices (They are always needing painters and cleaners.)
8ALE8 PAY Anywhere from minimum wage to around $7 per hour plus commission in some stores ADVANTAGES: People-oriented atmosphere, good location if you like shopping malls, not fypical8 to 5 hours and great discounts DISADVANTAGES: Some shoppers feel that workers "peste{' them. You can be tempted to spend more than you intended to on the store's merchandise because of that great discount. WHO TO CONTACT Stores at the mall or in your town -apply at the ones that you like.
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PAY Varies from camp to camp but there is usually a set fee for all summer. If you live on campgrounds, sometimes free room and board is offered. ADVANTAGES: You get to work outdoors in a great natural environment. The personal rewards of helping kids. You can meet a lot of great people your age. DISADVANTAGES: It is a very time consuming job. You are away from home for all or most of the summer. WHO TO CONTACT: Since church camps are the most popular, contact your local church for an application or try YMCA. 6POR,T8 ruMPtR,TNG, RETER,EEING ETC.) PAY Depends on hours and the position, refereeing pays approximately $5-10 per game depending on the age of the athletes in the sport ADVANTAGES: You get to work within your athletic area of interest. It's a fun, easy atmosphere. This job also helps you stay in shape. DISADVANTAGES: Unruly parents, athletes and fans. Games are usually scheduled early on weekend mornings. This would be a great part time job to add to another job or if you are too busy for a full time job. WHO TO CONTACT Your town's recreation department or local sports association
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PAY There are monetary opportunities if you work for the right company- it all depends on the type of work you do. ADVANTAGES: Keeps you in shape with the physical work, rainy days off to nap at home and a great tan.
DISADVANTAGES: Hard work, early morning start (usually around 6 a.m.), intense summer heat, some weekend and night hours dependent on Mother Nature. WHO TO CONTACT Local construction companies are the best to contact (they are always needing extra help in the summer). TEMP SER,VICE PAY Varies from job to job and among agencies but the range is $5 to $13 an hour ADVANTAGES: If you enjoy change, the vari ety of positions keeps you from getting bored. You set your own schedule and days off therefore it is not too stressful. DISADVANTAGES: This work isn't dependable because the hours are not set and you never know what you will be doing. You can only sign with one agency at a time. WHO TO CONTACT Newspapers and local temporary agencies
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ife would be much easier if we all knew the right job to make us happy. Most research shows that before finding the career you
want, you must first find out who you are. Based on work by Swiss psychologist Carl Jung and popularized in the United States by Katharine Briggs and Isabel Briggs Myers, the following system categorizes people according to how they see and interact with the world. Developed in collaboration
with Paul D. Tieger and Barbara Barron-Tieger, authors of Do lNhnt You Are: Discooer the Perfect Career for You Through The Secrets of Personality Type.
(Little, Brown, 1992),thts quiz will put you into one of L5 personality areas, each with its own psychological/vocational profile. Many college students graduate still unsure of the profession that they would enjoy. Maybe this
quiz will help you in your search for a company which could even provide 40-hour-a-week job satisfaction.
THA PAftSONALITY TYPE TEST In each of the pairs below, choose the ONE statement that best describes you. Since your job may require you to act in a way that goes against your true nature, make your choices based upon how you act away from work.If you're undecided on any of the choices in this section, ask yourself: If you had to be one way for the rest of your life, which one would you choose. $H{]TTON ONA Circle either E or I in each pair. E) I feel energized by spending time
with other people. I) I am energized by spending time alone. E) I tend to act first, then think. I) I tend to think first, then act. E) I usually think out loud.
I) I tend to be private- I share personal information with a select few. E) I'm interested in a variety of things, but not at a very deep level. I) I have few interests, but I explore each of them quite deeply. E) I like being the center of attention. I) I avoid being the center of attention.
achievement and accomplishment. F) I am motivated by a desire to be appreciated by other people. T) I consider it more important to be
SNCTIT}I{ TWO Circle either S or N in each pair. S) I value realism and common sense. N) I value imagination and innovation. S) I tend to be specific and literal-I give detailed instructions. N) I tend to be general and figurative-
Circle either ] or P in each pair. If you have a hard time deciding in this section, ask yourself: If you could act in either way, which behavior would give you greater satisfaction. D I am happiest after my decisions have been made and my options are
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I use metaphors and analogies. S) When I'm giving instructions, I present information in a step-by-step m;rnner. N) I present information through leaps and bounds or in a roundabout manner. S) I am oriented toward the past or present. N) I am oriented toward the future. S) I like to use skills I already have. N) I like to leam new skills-I get bored once I've mastered something. S) I tmst what is concrete and certain. N) I trust inspiration and inference. SHCT-T$N '['fr{M[iH
Circle either T or F in each pair. T) I find that I often step back and apply impersonal analysis to solving problems. F) I tend to step forward and consider the effects of my actions on others. T) I value logic, justice and fairnessone standard for all. F) I value empathy and harmony-I see the exception to the rule. T) I naturally see flaws and tend to be critical and objective. F) I naturally like to please others and
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truthful than tactful. F) I consider it important to be tactful as well as truthful.
are based upon logic. F) I believe any feeling is valid,
whether it makes sense or not. T) I am motivated by a desire for
clear. P) I am happiest leaving my options oPen. a "work ethic": Work now, play later (if there's time). P) I have a "play ethic": Enjoy now, finish the job later (if there's time). |) I derive the greatest satisfaction from finishing projects. P) I derive the greatest satisfaction from starting projects.
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I) take deadlines seriously. see deadlines as elastic. I set goals and work toward achievI) ing them on time. P) I change my goals as new information becomes available. ) I prefer knowing what I'm getting P)
into. P) I like to adapt to new situations.
After you finish these questions, go to the "Finding Your Four-Letter Code" on the next page to figure out your type. VOT-IR
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TEMPERANT: INTUITIVE FEEDERS The first four types all share Intuition (N) and Feeling (F). NFs put relationships first and are the most spiritual and philosophical of all types. Intuitive Feelers are natural communicators who take satisfaction from helping others grow and develop. ENF!: Extroverted, Intuitive, Feeling, Judging. (3 to 5 percent of the population) Career satisfaction means: Maintaining
warm and supportive relationships with your coworkers and clients. . Working on projects you believe in and seeing the positive effects on others. r Being a busy and productive member of a team, with whom you can share your ideas and solutions to problems. r Expectations of you are clear, and your work is appreciated by others. Shengths: You are decisive and organized, a natural leader who respects the opinions of others. You're also a good public speaker. Popular careers: Public- relations specialist, magazine editor, career counselor, substance-abuse counselor, management consultant.
Opposite type: ISTP INF}: Introverted, Intuitive, Feeling, Judging (2 to 3 percent of the population) Career satisfaction me.rns: Working with people one-on-one, letting your creative ideas help them grow and develop. . A high degree of professional integrity, whereby your strong beliefs and values are in harmony with your work. . Being in charge of your own work environment and your time. o Expressing yourself freely and seeing the results of your vision. Strengths: You're committed to what you believe in, and you have the ability to understand complex concepts and solve problems. You can also be highly persuasive. Popular careers: Interpreter, designer, occupational therapist early-education teacher, social worker. Opposite type: ESTP ENFP: Extroverted Intuitive, Feeling, Perceiving (6 to 7 percent of the population) Career satisfaction means: Working at your own pace, with a minimum of rules and structure. r Lots of variatiory getting to meet with new people and work on many different projects. . Creating new ideas, products or services that help others, and seeing what you created become a reality. r Leaming new skills and continually satisfying your curiosity. Strengths: You find success in whatever interests you. You motivate others with your enthusiasm and enâ&#x201A;Źrglz and you're an
innovative thinker. Popular careers: Public-relations specialist, magazine editor, reporter, advertising account executive, special-education teacher, speech
pathologist, restaurateur. Opposite type: ISTJ INFP: Inhoverted Intuitive, Feeling Perceiving (3 to 4 percent of the population) Career satisfaction means: Working alone and having yonr own space and a flexible schedule. o Your occupation is in sync with your values and helps you express your personal vision. o Working on projects when you feel inspired, in a cooperative, conflict-free environment. o Your ideals are not limited by financial, political or other obstacles. Strengths: You like to work for causes you believe in, and you're able to communicate one-on-one with others. You're also faithful to your duties and obligations. Popular careers: Artists, mediator, massage therapist, psychologist, social scientist. Opposite type: EST] TEMPERAMENT: INTUITIVE THINKERS The next four types share trtuition (N) and Thinking (T). NIs are the most independent of all the career types. lntuitive thinkers are noncon-
formist, original types. They examine every angle and are ingenious and Iogical problem solvers. ENT| : Extroverted, Intuitive, (3 to 5 percent of the population) Career satisfaction means: Leading others, taking conhol and organizing and analyzing complex problems. o Awell-organized work environment, where you and your coworkers function within a defined set of rules. r You have the opportunity to meet many interesting and powerful people. Shengths: You're ambitious, hard- working and a visionary leader. You're also honest and direct. Popular careers: Media planner, advertising account manager, attorney, psychiatrist, investment.
Thinking Judging
Opposite type: ISFP
INT]: Inhoverted, Intuitive, Thinking, Judging (2 to 3 percent of the population) Career satisfaction means: Working independently but
interacting periodically with a small group of intelligent people within a smooth-running environment. r Collaborating with conscientious people with whom who respect. . Getting credit for your original ideas, and
focusing your energy on controlling their implementation. . The work you produce meets your high standards, and your persevernnce is rewarded. Shengths: You work well in the face of opposition. You're able to grasp complex ideas, and you excel at logical problem solving. Popular careers:
Computer systems analyst, university professor, architect, engineer. Opposite type: ESPF ENTP Exhoverted, Intuitive, Thinking, Petceiving (4 to 6 percent of the population) Career satisfaction means: Working in a high-energy environment and interacting with a variety of people. r Experiencing situations that are filled with excitement and fun. e Your creativity, competence and ability to improvise are acknowledged and encouraged. o You devise new approaches to problems. Shengths: Your confidence will help you succeed at almost anything and you can be an inspirational and entertaining speaker. You ingenuity helps you solve problems. Popular careers: Political analyst, financial planneq, TV talk-show host, actor, joumalist. Opposite type: ISF|
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INTP Introverted, Intuitive, Thinking Perceiving (3 to 4 percent of the population) Career satisfaction means: Focusing your attention and energy on a creative and logical process, rather than on an end product. o Working alone, with plenty of private time to concentrate and think. . Being constantly challenged, and dealing with work that isn't redundant or detailed. . CritiquinS, developing and analyzing new ideas. Strengths: You are an ingenious problem solver who can apply keen insight to assessing a situation. You like to master new skills and knowledge, and you're good at long-range thinking and planning. Popular careers! Software designer, lawyer, musician, college professor, researcher. Opposite type: ESF] TEMPERAMENT: SENSING IUDG ERS The next four types share Sensing (S) and ]udging
space where you can concentrate for an extended period of time. Strengths: You enjoy being in service to others and have a strong work ethic. You're good with details, and you like to follow established ways of doing things. Popular careers: Curator, real-estate
agent, dental hygienist, home health-care aide, guidance counselor. Opposite type: ENTP
TEMPERAMENT: SENSING PERCEIVERS The next four types share Sensing (S) and Perceiving (P). SPs are the most adventurous and impulsive of all the types. Sensing Perceivers focus on the immediate situation. They need lots of action, freedom, spontaneity and the chance to take risks.
Thinking Perceiving (6 to 8 percent of the population) Career satisfaction means: Something different every day, where you get to have fun and interact spontaneously with a variety of people. o Lots of activity and adventure, where things happen quickly and you can take risks. . Using your powers of observation, good memory for facts and ability to respond to unplanned situations and problems. . Drawing upon your firsthand experience to search for solutions. Skengths: You're excellent at promoting your ideas and at interaction with different types of people. You're always able to see what needs to be done. Popular careers: Private investigator, stockbroker, news rePorter, marine biologist, medical technician. Opposite type: INFJ ESTP: Extroverted, Sensing
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most traditional type, dedicated to serving others. Sensing ]udgers are concemed with doing the right thing. Responsible law-and-order types, they want to serve society. EST}: Extroverted, Sensing Thinking,Judging (12 to 15 percent of the population) Careet satisfaction means: A stable and predictable work environment, but one that is also filled with a variety of people and activities. . A job that has practical applications and concrete results. . Being in charge of other people and yourself, and using your time and resources efficiently. o Having your work measured and evaluated by fair and logical standards. Strengths: You're a born organizer, and you get things done and can be forceful when you need to be. Popular careers: Insurance agent, police officer, general practitioner, pharmacist, budget analyst. Opposite type: INFP
ISTP: Introverted, Sensing, Thinking Perceiving (4 to 7 percent of the population) Career satisfaction means: A fun, active job that allows you to work independently, with frequent opportunities to Ieave your work space and be outdoors. . Plenty of time to Pur$ue your own interests and hobbies. . An enjoyable job that's continuISTJ: Introverted, Sensing, Thinking Judging (7 to 10 percent of ally challenging, where you don't have much supervision and aren't required to oversee others.. Identifying and using the the population) Career satisfaction means: A job that is technical resources that are available to you in an efficient manner. in nature, allowing you to depend on your ability to remember . Strengths: You can organize confusing facts and data, and you like in a tradiWorking independently details. facts and important working on tangible projects. You especially enjoy using your tional environment, without unnecessary risks or experimental approaches. . Producing a product or service in a logical and effi- hands or working with tools. Popular careers: Pilot, computer programmer/ paralegal, medical technician, coach, personal trainer. cient way. o A workplace in which your practical judgement and precise Opposite type: ENFJ You're rewarded. Strengths: experience are valued and and accurate, with strong powers of concentration. You're ESFP: Extroverted, Sensing Feeling Perceiving (8 to 10 percent dependable and always follow through. Popular careers: dentist. of the population) Career satisfaction means: Getting involved in agent, stockbroker, Accotrntant, meteorologist, real-estate the field with clients and customers, rather than being away from ENFP type: Opposite the action. . Working with lots of people in a bustling and social r ESFJ: Extroverted, Sensing, Feeling Judging (11 to 14 percent of environment that provides pleasurg variety and spontaneity. . people. and motivating Easing tensions and conflicts Iuggling the population) Career satisfaction meansl Maintaining warm relationships with people while working to improve their quality many projects and activities at once. Strengths: You're fun and lively to work with, which inspires affection from coworkers and of life. o Structuring your work and that of your colleagues so that everything runs smoothly and everyone has a common goal clients. You are also a good communicator, you adapt well to in mind. o A structured workplace where the authority is respect- change and you've got plenty of common sense. Popular careers: Physical therapist, film producer, travel agent emergency-room ed, and the chain of command is established and known. o A nurse, athletic coach. Opposite type INT] cooperative environment that is free from conflict and tension. Strengths: You're friendly and cooperative, and you always use a ISFP: Inhoverted, Sensing, Feeling Perceiving (5 to 7 percent of personal approach when dealing with others. You are also hardthe population) Career satisfaction means: Hands-on participaworking, loyal, and good with organization and facts. Popular careers: Elementary school teacher, medical assistant, dental assis- tiory usually in a helping professiorL that lets you contribute your energy and talent to something you care about. . A work setting tant, paralegal, credit counselor, flight attendant. Opposite type: that is supportive, cheerful and cooperative, where you are a loyal INTP member of a team. . Using your aesthetic sense to enhance your work space, which makes other people feel more comfortable. o ISF] lntroverted, Sensing Feeling |udging (7 to 10 percent of Working with real things that have practical applications. the population) Career satisfaction means: Working hard behind Strengths: You work well in organizations, and good at following the scenes, but having your efforts to help others be recognized and appreciated. . A job that requires careful observation, accura- orders from supervisors. You like change and can adapt quickly to new situations. Popular careers: Nutse, crisis hot-line oPerator, art cy and the ability to remember facts. . Having a private work teacher, chei child-welfare counselor. Opposite type: ENT|
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semester of college. For most, the is 'try to find a job. Doubts about havin$drefLate experiencg;ggfrether the job markeCi$ open, starting and how long the process will take gh the heads of many nervous j ob seaxrycljbf s$With many comp anies downsizing '\$j,r today,le$fomployees are taking on much more responsibility. Yet research shows companies are beginning to recruit at entryJevel once again. While this is a good sign, it i absolute guarantee. Landing a job is rd work even for an aggressive job seeker. Over the past five years r of bachelors degrees awarded has been ily increasing. Therefore, the number of graduates looking for a job is also greater. There is intense competition of qualified people trying to impress potential employers. Employpffie looking for candidates who have thekbiSombination of skills and characteristics the available position. They are specificWtrVrldbking for communication skills,
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teamwork'Skills, analytical skills, flexibility and leadership. Also, relevant work experience gained through education, internshi parttime work helps one candidate st bove the rest. Here's a few tips from the 1. Look back at your course and ence to decide which achievements activities demonstrate qualities in demand by
employgrsffg 2. Crea ell-written, error-free, to the point tches an employer's attention. unicate all this information in an interview. 4. Prepare t prepare, prepare.
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Thc tnena decis iorts and changes awaiting a {ollege gt'&du{rte your best friend (also known a$ your potential rleu/ roonrmatc) and realize both of yott are more thar-r read1, for vour freedom. It's all set ...now where arre those suitcases? l-l-1hc iob scarclr. Onc oi tlre most t'xciting I an.l frr-rstrating episcldes irr a 20-someI- thing's liie. Staring at a cotnpttter screcn, you realrangc anrl alter yottr resume to rcad jlrst right. Vru read a hundred articlcs on intcr viewing, first impressions and the do's and don't's of job hunting ln the 1990s. 'Ihe Sunday nswspaper's help wanted ads are the victim of "life after college." a red pen which will endlessly be circling any The first decision to be made is where to live. job possibilities you can find. The Carc'er Usually most graduates return home for the Deverlopment Center knor,r.s you by your first summeL at least for a little whiie. No rent, frec name and mock intcruiews irave become a food and complimentary laundry services. But Wednesday night event. You shop and shop for after all the leftover cake from the commencethat perfect infamous "blue suit" which yor-r ment bash is gone from the refrigerator, your parents'home is not so appealing. Longing for will most likely only w'car for the interview and never again. Yor:r first paycheck will Iikely your own space, you continue to sleep in the be spent on updating your busitress n'ardrobe bedroom of your high school years. which currently does r-rot exist. Barhopping in Westport isn't appropriate dinPhone he inten iew. Aftcr trucking all over the ner conversation like it was in college. city with unclear directiot.ts, you parallel calls informing a frantic mother of your wherepark about tw,o blocks away from the abouts (and that yott're not on the side of the out. night road somewhere) could ruin your building where you'll inten ien'and scrottnge for change for tlre parking tncte r s() your car The house rules will definite'ly cramp your "financialu,ill not be towed. All those hours of preparastyle. Wl'ren the six*month period of tion could not have helped yoll as this icv drag1y-getting-on*your-feet" expires and you've on-u/oman is asking You the strangest queshad ail you can take it's time to call Apartment phone up You tions of your life. You quickly brush your h;rnd Search to locate your own place.
nce you walk across the stage in Collins Center and receive your diploma votr will have accomplished ont'of the greatest achierrentents of your young life. But there are still many challenges (not so laborious as LA 401) facing a recent graduate. As a somewhat carefree life of midterms, homert'ork and study sessions ends, a world of 5 o'clock traffic, 1-hour lunches and cubicai office space begins. The graduate, a bit or.erwhelmed, is confronted with many important choices about his or her
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home by curfew and not a minute late, please leave a detailed note telling us where you will be and tellallof your friends not to call after midnight!" These are examples of all too common phrases uttered by "concerned parents" and heard during high school and even the summer before starting college. But do parents insist on repeating those words to their newly independent offspring who are returning home from their first year at college? After being on their own and independent for nine months many freshmen are beginning to wonder what it will be like at their parents'home this summer. Will their parents continue to expect them to be home early and will there still be that constant nag of "When are you ever gonna learn?" "I'm worried that I won't have the same privileges at home that I have at school. Here I can do whatever I want, whenever I want. At home that's not the case," said freshman Jill Shanteau. Freshman Brendan O'Bryhim also has some similar concerns. "I'm not looking e
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forward to having a curfew again," O'Bryhim said, "and I'm sure that my parents won't like the idea my girlfriend staying the night." Why is it so hard for freshmen to readjust to moving back home? A typical freshman year at Baker could explain it. During a student's first year at Baker a lot of major changes take place. The first year of college consists of tests, stress, late nights, homework, making new friends, peer pressure and parties. Freshmen are taking part in activities that they've never experienced before and juggling hours of studying while running on empty. To a parent that can be hard to comprehend, yet freshmen grow wiser and somehow older during their first year of independence far away from home. Independence is automatically granted to freshmen the moment they move into their dorm rooms. There are no curfews, no rules stating you have to leave a note explaining where you are and when you will be returning and there is no one constantly telling you when to clean your room. After two semesters of blissful
freedom, moving back home means moving back to parents' strict rules. Freshmen not only have to deal with rules, but also expectations. Some parents even expect a completely reformed 19-year-old. Freshman Beth Roller said, "I think that my parents will expect more of me after being out on my own for a year. I think that they will expect me to be more responsible and mature: Oops!" On the other hand, some students are more confident and not worried at all about returning home for the summer. "My parents have always let me do whatever I've wanted so I am not worried about the rules or any of that. I think it will be the same as at school, except for the fact that I won't have to eat union food anymore," freshman Dave Quatta said. And freshman Ramona Knocke said, "I know that my parents only worry about me u because they care. I have shown them that I am responsible, so they pretty much let me do what I
men to try and find a routine to stick to until August and to concentrate on making as much money as possible to avoid possible run-ins with your parents. After all, you might as well make your sophomore year as fun as possible with less worries of money. "Weekend get-aways and roadtrips to visit college friends are essential to surviving that very long, first summer home. You really miss those friends," said junior Wendy Mosher. Erin Smithmier, freshman, said that she is not only worried about run-ins with her parents, but also with her old high school friends."I know that I have changed a lot this year and that my high school friends have also changed quite a bit, so I am really anticipating spending three whole months with them." But the solution to moving home is simple: realize that everyone changes and recall what made you become friends with your high school buddies in the first place. Also remember that they, too, have new friends at college and that the time you spend with them is limited and special. So make the most of it. The first summer home will be a summer of change. The key to surviving is to be patient, understanding and loving. Enjoy the time you have off because before you know it you'll be at fall enrollment meeting with your adviser about your schedule problems. ]unior A-y Roller gives the best advice to freshmen who are about to return home for the summer, "just remember how much you loved and missed your parents and friends while you were away at college."
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I Ol (Ze.asons To SY.,p Class You were going to be five minutes late anyway. Your favorite ieans were too dirty to wear. It was time to wash your hair. All your pens ran out of ink-simultaneously. Your favorite soap is going to be good todayo The sun is shining. Your socks are mismatched, so you had to change. Had to work. Couldn't find your textbook. Your long distance boyfriend/girlfriend called. You broke a nail. It's raining. You had to layouto You had cramps. The golf course was literally calling your nameo That was the only time your hairdresser had an openingo You had an icky day. That nagging cough would interrupt class anyway. Your best friend isn't going. You had to get ready (mentally) for practice. It's your birthday. You heard the cute guylgirl wasn't going to be there. Your car just wouldn't startr You knew you had no input for today's lesson anyway. You felt negative energy coming from your backpack this morning. Your friend was having a trauma only you could handler The pressure was iust too much. You're only having a one star dayo lt's75" and sunny. You accidentally made your tanning appointment during class. There is a need those measly 20 points for attendance anyway. You decided to good topic on Jenny jon mall. The workouf teffionserlls take your own expec5 The timing just wasn' must prepareo study your for today
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cconding to the Amenican Gollege Dietionany college should be "an institution of highen leanning- on at least a place "fon special on pnofessional instnuction." So we asked Baken students the question "What DOES college mean to you?"
"Stress! Stress! Tons of stress! Mosher, ]r.
"College is a place to define yourself by drinking good beer while the people beneath us still
"A place to play before having
drink cheap beer. Classes don't get in the way like some say, but they give us the information we need to find the best places to get
-Wendy
adult responsibilities." Kipea Soph.
-Carrie
"A chance to get away from the sheltered life and make a lot of new friends who are going through the same thing I am."
the beer we love. That is a11." Rose, Soph. and -Bruce Raybum Moore, Soph.
Tumer-lantzy, Soph.
"Having the time to explore what I want to do with the rest of my life and who I want to become. I finally have the ability to experiment and try new things and have a great time dong it."
-Erin
"Being away from home."
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"A place to get away from your parents for four years, having close friends to party with and have the freedom to do what you want."
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"Finally escaping the wrath of Cermans."
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Younger, Soph.
Andachter, Fr.
"An opportunify to find out more about yourself and grow as an individual. It is also about forming lifelong friendships and determining your future."
-Beth
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-Steve
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"Freedom from the parents. You don't have to tell them where you are going and you don't have a curfew."
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rs*m*" Remember the first day of the year of the first time in your life that you started getting old... Remember the roommates, the fears, the tears, the nenses. Setting up the room. Taking it apart and then rearranging it again. Remember the first person who caught you eye, that same person who senior year you remember as your first college crush... Remember attempting to keep in touch with high school friends and succeeding until you realized what a phone bill really meant. Remember promising to neuer change, but then realizing that's an impossible promise to keep when high school has pnssed you... and you hatse moaed on. Remember those first friends you shared your fears with, who soon became acquaintances. Remember those neighbors and classmates, who ended up becoming your closest friends... Remember holding back the tears on those days when you just wanted to be home again, to feel safe again... Remember those days when you felt you couldn't relate to anyone, you felt you had no place and calling home made
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Remember those drunken nights when those times you shared with your friends will foreaer hold a place in your mernory and your heart. Remember those bonding nights, when you neoer felt closer to a certain person, and how that closeness creates
feelings that will neaer die.
Remember how you neaer realized the importance of family until you net)er saw them erseryday... Remember telling your friends the deepest secrets of your life, and knowing they'd remain secrets. Remember the craziness of the dorm, getting suddenbursts of energy and looking for people, etten total strangers, to harass. Remember pulling all nighters and neaer thinking they were as bad as they sounded until you actually liued
through one. Remember those nights you were so drunk you held corutersations with strangers and seeing them the next day andremembering... Remember how those strangers became familiar faces and someone to chat with... Remember hangoaers and promising yourself you were neaer going to do this to yourself again. Remember how quickly that promise utas broken. Remember how your closet stretched through the entire dorm floor and how you neaer had to worry about what to wear eaer again. Remember how oaer breaks you had the chance to stE back and really see the friends you made and the memories you shared and you were satisfied. Remember thinkinghow muchyour life had changed in just months. Remember the dream girl/guy who you thought about so much and when he/she finally opened her/his mouth you changed your opinion of him/her foreaer. Remember that person who you once liaed for became a total joke and an excuse for you and your friends to
laugh at yourself. Remember the times, neoer forget them, eaen the little ones can hold the greatest meaning... Remember to neaer lose touch with those friends you'ae made here at Baker because you haae all changed and gr oTon enor mo usly
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This is something aery sacred to be shared.,. Remember to loae your friends, whether they come and go,loae you or hurt you, neoer let anyone g0... Remember you nre only here for a short while, the time flies before you realize it. So make it last, make it memorable, make it the best time of your life. Make memories that you can carry with you for the rest of your days. Remember college doesn't last foreaer so neaer let a day go by without liaing it to the fullest. Remember to neaer let a day go by without n laugh... Remember to loae the ones you loae,life isn't foreaer. Remember the laughs,let them echo in the back of your mind. And always remember, when you leaae here in four years, You are leaoing with much more than you walked in here with.
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