The Upper Crust Volume XIV Issue II
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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR Dearest Reader, Growing up in an affluent suburb, I’ve spent the past 17 years sheltered from life’s struggles. With a top-rated public school system, safe neighborhoods and one of the highest median incomes in the state of Indiana, the city of Carmel provided me with a picture-perfect childhood. It was only when I started getting older that I realized my worriless upbringing was a rare case. Most cities and towns across the country live without the luxuries that are so commonplace here in Carmel. Although it may not seem so, Carmel is by-and-large a part of the upper crust of society. In this issue you will find much more than just stories about high society, from the upper crust of social groups, to the upper crust of the earth, pie crust and much more, but, as you flip through the pages, I encourage you to pause and reflect on the privileges and opportunities received by living in the highest tier of middle class America. While this issue is filled with holiday cheer and fascinating topics, I urge you to take an extra moment on the pages which put into perspective Carmel’s affluence. Most of all, I challenge all of you to imagine life beyond the upper crust, and what you can do to give back this coming holiday season.
- Alina Husain, editor-in-chief
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF: ALINA HUSAIN alinahusain@chsacumen.com ASSOCIATE EDITORS: Alanna Wu alannawu@chsacumen.com Sam Shi samshi@chsacumen.com COVER ILLUSTRATION: Carson TerBush
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Riya Chinni Anushka Dasgupta Hannah Glazier Tara Kandallu Sameen Siddiqui
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GRAPHICS ARTISTS: Aditya Belamkar Jessica Mo Jai Sanghani Rachael Tan
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THE HISTORY OF PI
2550-2500 BC
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A look inside the Cake Bake shop in Broad Ripple, one of the places reviewed in a showdown of high-end and low-end food.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS FEATURED IN THIS ISSUE Affluence In Carmel // 18
A deeper look into Carmel’s affluence and the programs in place to help lower-income families
CONTENT Q & A // 6
Claire Estabrook describes what it’s like to share her life with thousands of people on social media
Cliques or Clubs // 8
Take a closer look at whether the high-ranking clubs at CHS are more exclusive than what meets the eye
Cost of College. . . Applications // 10
Although people commonly discuss the cost of college tuition, a lesser known but influential factor is the cost of applying
Visualizing Affluence // 12
A closer look at the City of Carmel’s affluence, as compared to Hamilton County, the state of Indiana and the nation
Protecting the Upper Crust // 14
CHS students and teachers discuss the mounting issue of climate change and damage to Earth’s crust
Holiday Crust // 16
An easy and delicious homemade apple pie recipe that will add to any holiday meal
High End vs. Low End Restaurants // 22
Head-to-head reviews of four restaurants, two serving gourmet cuisine and two which are low-price to-go options
Holiday Dessert Traditions // 26
Students share their families’ holiday dessert traditions and the tastes that remind them of the holidays
Construction in Carmel // 28
The story behind all the recent, expensive road and building construction in Carmel
Democratic Socialism // 30 PHOTO // ALINA HUSAIN
A student shares his opinion on democratic socialism and the wealth of the upper class
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Q&A
A closer look at the upper crust of social media (@claire.estabrook) QUESTIONS | MICHELLE HONG SUBMITTED PHOTOS | ELLIOT CHOY
With 38 thousand followers on Instagram, model and senior Claire Estabrook explores how Internet fame has impacted her life When did you start gaining followers? When I shot with Elliot (Choy ‘17), he had a lot of followers at the time, so that helped my reach. Our pictures together were getting featured on different Instagram photography pages which brought a lot of followers in, but at the time I was only maybe at a little bit over a thousand followers. (I) skyrocketed to 10,000 really fast within half a month. (I) continued to work with him, and any work we did would get crazy notice. We both really don’t know why, it just kind of happened, which is awesome because him and I are really good friends.
GRAPHICS AND DESIGN // SAM SHI
Which social media is your favorite? I’m always on Twitter and I love Twitter, but the interaction I have on Instagram with everybody who direct messages me and stuff. I try to talk to as many people who DM me as possible just ‘cause I like that connection with my followers. I think Instagram for sure is one of my favorites. What’s it like having many followers? It has its downfalls for sure ‘cause I don’t really notice that I have as many as I do, but obviously other people do. A lot of people at (CHS) are not a fan of my Instagram, but I think it’s fun because I get to meet so many different people. It sounds crazy, but I have crazy fan accounts that always contact me and talk to me so they’re always there to support me and have my back.
What are the benefits of social media? Obviously connection. I’ve met my boyfriend through modeling, who I met (through) the photographer that we modeled together (for. I met the photographer) over social media, so it all ties together. I’ve met some of my best friends through social media especially Instagram. Obviously connecting with businesses and all that stuff, but if I put aside the modeling stuff, the people that come to me and say, “Hey, I see that you’ve dealt with this in your life or whatever,” they tell me their stories all the time. I get DMs of people saying, “They don’t know what to do, and I know that we don’t know each other and you probably won’t answer,” but I try to answer, and they’ll tell me everything and we’ll work through it or I’ll give them my number sometimes if that helps them and we’ll talk through it. It’s awesome seeing some of the reactions that people have. What do you think are the downfalls of social media? It’s so easy for someone to take (social media) either the wrong way or I get all the time, that I’m narcissistic and that I’m self-centered because I post pictures of myself, but that’s my business, that's what I do. People don’t understand that because most kids, especially my age— like 17, 18-year olds— want to post pictures with their friends or pictures of artwork and all that stuff like their hobbies, their careers, stuff that they’re doing. I used to do that, but I really focus in on my modeling now because that’s what I base my social media off of. They all take that as I’m placing myself higher than them and I’m not, but it’s hard to make them see that way as well.
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1 2 3 Number of followers of the 5 most followed people on Instagram*
Selena Gomez
130 million
Christiano Ronaldo
116 million
Ariana Grande
115 million
BeyoncĂŠ
108 million
Kim Kardashian
104 million
*as of Nov. 30, 2017
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The Upper Crust of Instagram
(1) Model and senior Claire Estabrook begins her preparation for her photoshoots by putting on makeup. She said she frequently uses the Morphe palette for her eye shadow. (2) Estabrook moves on to straightening her hair. While she kept it straight for this photoshoot, she often curls her hair or puts it into bun (3) Although she doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t add jewelry often, Estabrook finishes her preparation routine by topping off the look with some jewelry.
SOURCE // SOCIALBLADE.COM
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CLIQUES OR CLUBS?
WORDS | RIYA CHINNI PHOTOS | SHRADDHA RAMNATH
CHS students from Senate, Carmel Café reveal organizations at CHS are more of friend groups than cliques
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GRAPHICS AND DESIGN // SAM SHI
Carmel Café workers, (left to right) Delaney Tejeck, Natalie Johnson, Oti Ogbeide, and Hannah Radde talk to each other in the Carmel Café. The café workers have a good sense of communication and teamwork as they spend a lot of time training and working with one another.
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annah Radde, Chief Operating Officer of the Carmel Café and Market and senior, said the interest in business and DECA is what primarily brings employees together, besides working at the café and having the same goals. Radde said, “(The Carmel Café is) really an amazing group of people because we have such a common goal and everyone is so happy and puts in so much effort to achieve that goal. So we do spend a lot of time together and it’s amazing to bond with those same people with the same goals.” This common interest factor is also seen in Senate, as senator and sophomore Nina Metaxas said everyone in Senate shares similar personalities and goals that they collectively work toward. Metaxas said, “I think we all share a bond over wanting to make (CHS) a better place and wanting to help out people in the community for Care to Share and just the general passion for
making the community better.” Those feelings of belonging were confirmed in a 2014 study conducted by Daniel McFarland, professor of sociology and organizational behavior at Stanford University, which found that students seek out similarly-minded students in larger schools which offer more courses and extracurriculars and form cliques. Because of its large size, CHS boasts over 200 clubs, with most of them being student-interest clubs. All of these clubs offer a means for students with similar interests, like DECA and Senate, to come together with others who share the same interest and become closer through and while organizations at this school are not exclusive, according to assistant principal Brittany Wiseman, they do tend to attract students with similar motivations. Wiseman, who is in charge of the clubs here, said these spaces for students with common interests allow them to meet people who they click better with. Wiseman said, “I think whenever you have students with similar interests, it’s easier for them to start those conversations… (People) like talking about what they’re interested in, so people are going to want to find those people and have those types of conversations.” Even though groups such as the Carmel Café and Senate are smaller than others and bond over shared interests, members said they still strive for an inclusive and friendly environment. On the environment of Senate, Metaxes said, “It’s kind of just a big family and I love being a part of that… we all just love each other and take care of each other and it’s a huge family environment.” Metaxas said she’s close to others on Senate regardless of grade differences and said Senate really tries to make sure newcomers to Senate feel included. “I would not say Senate’s a clique at all. We’re all very inviting, and encouraging people to run and be a part of Senate. With newcomers to Senate, we always try to have bonding events in the summer to make sure they’re close with us before the school year starts. We’re all very close” Metaxas said. Radde also said the Carmel Café is not an exclusive clique and said the café welcomes everyone. Radde said
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Radde said, “The people I would consider my best friends, they’re not involved in DECA or the café, so I do have that friend group outside.” These organizations allow individuals with similar interests to come together and become friends with others they might not have met otherwise and get to know them. Organizations such as Senate and the Carmel Café and Market serve as ways for these people to find one another, but rather than being exclusive, create environments where people can bond with peers. Radde said, “It’s really amazing to kind of get to know these people. I have gained so many friends out of it, and just having a DECA family, and the people you see, it’s pretty amazing.” A
Senator and sophomore Nina Metaxes talks to two other Senate members about a TV show they watched last weekend. Senate met during SRT for a regular meeting.
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she tries to plan events for employees to get closer to one another and said the group of employees was more like a family than anything else. “We have always done bonding events, but this year we have gone to kind of try and plan more… You know we do always have fun working, but it’s nice to kind of take the drink-making out of it so we can really get to know each other… The café is really a family and everyone in there because we all work so hard towards the same goal,” Radde said. Both Radde and Metaxas said while people in their respective organizations play an important role in their lives, their main friend groups are outside of the Carmel Café and Senate. Metaxas said she’s made some very good friends through Senate and that they’re very involved in each other’s lives, but that her main friend group isn’t in Senate, which is also important in a large school. Radde also said while she spends lots of time with café employees, her best friends are not involved with the café. Radde said she doesn’t get to see her main friend group as much, but they still find ways to spend time with each other.
THElargESTCLUBSOFCHS House - 748 DECA - 502
NHS - 339 GKOM - 324
(By number of students)
Key Club - 214 SOURCE // PINNACLE PHOTO ROSTER
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AFFORDING APPLICATIONS WORDS | ANUSHKA DASGUPTA PHOTOS | ALINA HUSAIN
College application fees can add up fast; how to such fees affect CHS students’ application choices?
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he college admissions process can be time-consuming and strenuous, but it is crucial for students who plan to attend college. With the many factors associated with college admissions, the cost of applications is important, but not always initially considered during the application process. Melinda Stephan, College and Career Coordinator, said while some colleges do not have any application fees, others can range up to $90. She said, “I do think, sometimes (students) are surprised at how much costs can add up quickly...A lot of colleges have a way to waive the application fee if you meet certain income guidelines. So for (those) students, they sometimes don’t have to pay that fee. But for students that don’t qualify for those waivers, it can start to feel a bit stressful.” While this cost is not a concern for some students, for many, college application fees are an essential
The Price of Learning
These are the colleges with the highest application fees
$90
Stanford University
Columbia University, Duke University
PILING ON PRICES Take a look at how the additional costs of college application stack up
College counseling
Private college advisors normally charge around $95-375 per hour
$85
$80
Boston University, Cornell University SOURCE // USNEWS.COM
consideration. Senior Andrew Morozov said via email that before the college application experience he had not discerned all the costs associated with applying, however the costs made him redefine his college search and make more informed choices. He said, “Going into my college search I really had no idea what I wanted or what was best for myself. I put tons of schools on my college list only to realize that the total for sending all of the applications and test scores for these school was over $600. The fees made me force myself to narrow my college search down and truly understand what was important for me and my future, because as nice as it would be to apply to a variety of different schools and see which one will give you the greatest scholarship and benefit, that just wasn’t a feasible option for myself.” Stephan said in addition to application fees, the cost of sending out test scores is also a price that can start to add up, but
Tuition deposits
This deposit is required to guarantee a student’s enrollment and varies between $50-500
SAT or ACT tutoring
Private tutoring for these tests can cost anywhere from $125-693 per session
Housing deposits
Students must submit a deposit of $100-350 to reserve housing
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some colleges have started to take steps to combat these issues. She said, “I’ve gotten several emails saying some colleges—not all—are no longer requiring students send their official scores from ACT or College Board. In other words they can self report the scores on their application on their application… because it costs a lot of money to send your scores. If you don’t get those four free scores sent when you sign up… it’s (around) $12 per test and that adds up if you’re sending them to five or six schools.” Morozov said he thinks application fees helped him narrow down his college list to colleges he could actually see himself attending, rather than colleges that could simply offer a good scholarship. “I have applied to about a third of the schools that I wanted to so far, but I am confident that one of those schools will have everything that I am looking for. In addition, application fees can help weed out those who are truly considering a school from those who simply send their applications to as many schools as possible in hopes of receiving a good scholarship,” Morozov said. “I think the college admissions program is good as it is right now and forces you to put extensive thought into the whole process.” Although some do not have to consider application fees, for those like Morozov, the cost helps them find and realize their true goals for the future, and make holistic decisions on what they want their college experience to entail. A
Application fees
Colleges charge an average of $37.88 to submit an application
SAT or ACT fees
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Senior Andrew Morozov visits collge application sites during his lunch period. Morozov said taking application costs into consideration has allowed him to refine and reshape his college search.
Most colleges require an SAT score or ACT score, which cost $50 and $35 respectively
Ways to cut down on application costs 1. College visits
3. Application waivers
2. SAT or ACT waivers
4. Financial Aid waivers
Some colleges offer summer programs or travel vouchers that can decrease travel expenses These are offered to students who recieve reduced-price lunch will completely cover the cost of taking the tests
Check the school’s website to find information on their requirements for application waivers
Over 300 colleges offer financial aid and scholarships that cost around $25 to apply for.
SOURCES // USNEWS.COM, MARKETPLACE.ORG GRAPHIC // JACKIE HUR DESIGN // ALANNA WU
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VISUALIZING AFFLUENCE
Carmel is often regarded as an affluent city, but what does this mean? Take a look at how this city compares to the rest of Indiana, as well as the nation as a whole.
MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME
MEDIAN AGE
37.8 37.5 39.2
$55,775 $50,532 $106,433
MEDIAN PROPERTY VALUE
$304,400
$131,000
GRADUATION RATES
97%
89%
83%
POVERTY RATES
4%
48%
48%
15%
15%
HIGHER EDUCATION RATES
PERCENTAGE OF STUDENTS WITH REDUCED LUNCHES
10%
$194,500
69%
24%
30%
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HOME OWNERSHIP RATES
KEY United States
63.9%
Indiana
69% 77.7%
Carmel
HIGH SCHOOL SIZE
Did You Know?
Values for the nation and Indiana are based upon mean number of students per school.
752 students
848 students
POPULATION DENSITY
In 2017, Niche.com ranked Carmel as the best place to live in America.
5,060 students
CRIME RATES VIOLENT CRIME
(cases of assault, murder, rape and robbery per 100,000 people)
90 people per square mile
PROPERTY CRIME
(cases of burglary, theft and motor vehicle theft per 100,000 people)
183 people per square 1798 people per square
453
388
16
2869
2596
987
STUDENT-TO-TEACHER RATIOS
1:19
1:17
1:16
SOURCES // NICHE.COM, CARMEL.IN.GOV, DATA.USA.IO, NCES.ED.GOV, PEWRESEARCH.ORG GRAPHICS // JESSICA MO DESIGN // ALANNA WU
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PROTECTING THE
UPPER CRUST WORDS | MICHELLE YIN PHOTOS | APURVA MANAS
Students, staff reflect upon local efforts to save the environment
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n Feb. 20, 2016, the Carmel City Council unanimously voted to adopt the Climate Resilience and Recovery Resolution, becoming the first municipality to pass a resolution of its kind. The resolution, drafted by the Promise Project, an initiative led by youths 8 to 18 to combat climate change locally, suggested the city measure its emissions and appoint a commission to oversee progress so that the city could ultimately become carbonneutral by 2050. According to Jodh Pullela, member of the Promise Project and sophomore, the Promise Project was an example of how local action can be successful. “I think it’s nice to know that anybody can do anything. It doesn’t where you are, you can still help out the environment in any way you can,” Pullela said. Pullela’s opinion ties into findings from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), the more time passes with inaction
GLOBAL EFFECTS
Take a look at some common issues that affect the environment.
TAKING ACTION Here are some ways you can get involved in saving the Earth. Energy efficient lightbulbs are a great way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Use nontoxic cleaning agents to avoid contaminating waterways.
Conserving water is not only less wasteful, but will prevent runoff contaminating oceans.
on climate change, the worse the consequences. By 2050, it predicts that in America alone, national gross domestic product will drop half a percent. Similarly, there are around an estimated quarter million of premature deaths in OECD countries due to pollution. Among other consequences are more natural disasters and worse temperatures. The Promise Project is an example of collaboration among government officials and ordinary citizens. After the city council and the mayor had determined the project was feasible, Promise Project members drafted their resolution and discussed it with the mayor and council members. “After we drafted our first draft of the resolution, we went to the mayor,” Pullela said, “We changed a couple of things, mainly because he said the resolution was too binding, and we needed to make it less of an obligation and more of a suggestion based resolution. We did that and then we met with each city councilor and they offered their own insights and opinions to fix it.”
Acid rain causes damage in plants and animals as a result of air pollution. Water pollution can lead to contaminated drinking water, which can lead to health
problems for humans and animals. As a result of global warming, there has been an increase in
precipitation around the world. SOURCES // MASS.GOV, GREENLIVING.LOVETOKNOW.COM, NATIONALGEOGRAPHIC.COM GRAPHIC// JORDYN BLAKEY DESIGN // ALANNA WU
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However, students do not have to promote a public policy in order to make a difference. Instead, according to Fran Rushing, AP Environmental Science (APES) teacher, they can focus on living more sustainably. Rushing said that this year in particular APES is focusing more on sustainability. “Sustainability is a big piece of what we do, and in fact this year we are kind of focusing on that really hard. So we’ve got a driving question for each little section and it all has to do with sustainability. Our goal for the year is how can we all live more sustainably,” she said. She said students should consider when coming up with a sustainably plan is to consider three aspects: environmental, economic and social and cultural. When APES teachers assigned students a project asking “How can your family live more sustainably?” and to implement it, she said tying in all three of those aspects helped create a strong impact. “In many cases the kids looked at that economic end of things to try and help convince their parents that, ‘Hey, if we do this and this and this, we not only improve our economic footprint, but will also
LOCAL EFFORTS Sophomore Jodh Pullela is a member of the Promise Project organization at CHS. Last year, the Promise Project worked with the local government to draft a resolution to limit the city’s emissions.
improve that environmental [aspect],’” Rushing said. Additionally, Rushing said she believe that the small actions a person can take now to reduce their environmental impact are important too. “[Students] learned that making sure you turn off your lights, you turn off your TV, you turn off your gaming system and you unplug your phone--all of those of those little things can make a difference,” she said. Pullela said he agreed that there are many aspects of life that could be approached in a more environmentally conscious way. “The thing also, water waste, food waste, is also a big problem, so I think it’s best that people try to limit their consumption of material goods, like limiting the number of paper towels you use, how long your showers are, small things can make a pretty big impact,” he said. Ultimately, Rushing said the goal is to increase environmental awareness. She said, “Every little thing [students] open their eyes to will hopefully help them to be better young adults and make better decisions because they remember hearing that somewhere.” A
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HOW THE CRUST CRUMBLES
RECIPE AND PHOTO | ALINA HUSAIN No holiday season is complete without the perfect pie; take a look at this homemade crust and filling recipe to compliment any holiday dinner
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HOMEMADE PIE CRUST Ingredients
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon fine salt 3 tablespoons white sugar
1/4 cup vegetable shortening, cold 12 tablespoons butter, cold and cubed
1/4 - 1/2 cup ice water
Instructions 1. In a large mixing bowl, sift together flour, salt and sugar 2. Add shortening and break it up with your hands 3. Working quickly, cut in cold butter cubes into flour with your hands or a pastry cutter until the mixture is crumbly 4. Add the ice water, a little at a time, until the mixture forms a dough, then shape the dough into a ball, making sure not to overwork it 5. Divide dough in half and flatten to form a disk shape then wrap each disk in plastic wrap and let it chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes 6. On a floured surface roll each disk out into a 10 to 11-inch circle to make a nine-inch pie. 7. Use one disk to line your pie dish and pour in pie filling (recipe below), then lay remaining dough on the top of the pie, making sure to seal the edges and cut vents on the top of the pie 8. Bake for 45 minutes at 425 degrees Fahrenheit
HOMEMADE APPLE PIE FILLING Ingredients
1/2 cup white sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 6 cups thinly sliced apples
3 teaspoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon butter 4 tablespoons milk
Instructions 1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit 2. Combine white sugar, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg and apples 3. Line one crust in a nine-inch deep-dish pie pan and fill the apple mixture into crust then top with lemon juice and butter 4. Place second pie crust on top of filling and press edges with a fork to seal top and bottom pie crusts together then cut vents in top crust and brush with milk 5. Bake at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for 45 minutes DESIGN // ALINA HUSAIN
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AFFLUENCE IN CARMEL WORDS | MANAHIL NADEEM PHOTO | ALINA HUSAIN
Carmel is rated as one of the top places to live; its affluence is matched with a larger desire to give back to our community
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ime and time again, Carmel ranks as one of the top cities to live in America. Time Money, CNN Money, and Niche all agree Carmel is a model city for the rest of the nation. Jayana Hammonds, a 10-year resident of Carmel, Senate member and sophomore, said that because of these rankings, non-Carmel residents have created preconceived notions about Carmel, such as the notion that everyone who lives here is extremely well-off. She said while she understands where these stereotypes come from, they don’t encompass everyone who lives in this city. “Despite what others think, I don’t think almost everyone who lives here is really rich. I don’t think that Carmel fits the stereotype that is necessarily branded on us,” Hammonds said. “On the other hand, I do agree that there are individuals who live here who are more well-off than the average person. Carmel’s wealth is very concentrated, so I get where people come up with this stereotype.”
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Kelli Prader, the city of Carmel’s Community Relations Specialist and 15-year resident of Carmel said she agrees with Hammonds. “I would say that no city has absolutely no need. There are homeless people in Carmel. There are teens that are in situations where they need help. I believe every city has that kind of situation, where there are people who are more well-off and others that are not,” Prader said. Despite the negative connotations, Hammonds said she feels like there are also many positives to the affluence in this city, one of which is a large desire to give back to the community. Hammonds said, “I think that Carmel does an amazing job of giving back to the community. Here at Carmel High School, almost all of our clubs have a certain cause or charity that they are raising money for. I mean, that in itself, is a testament to how much the people of Carmel care. Take for example Cabinet who raises over
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Senate members collect and sort Care to Share gifts from all participating SRTs. They also then go and deliver the gifts during December.
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$400,000 each year for Riley Children’s Hospital. There are groups that sell bracelets to raise money for African relief. So, just from those few example, you can see we are definitely a very giving community.” Specifically, Hammonds said she feels passionate about Care to Share. According to Hammonds, Care to Share is an annual clothing drive led by Senate. Senate aims to help families that are 120 percent below the poverty line by giving them gifts during the holiday season. “Nine times out of 10, these families have more than six members. So it’s not just a mom, a dad, a sister and a brother. These are huge families. Last year, my family that I donated to had nine members. It’s hard for parents in these situations to provide for a Christmas or Hanukkah to all of their family members, which is where (Senate members) come in,” she said. Hammonds said Senate members have SRTs around the school get together and adopt a person. The SRTs can choose to sponsor a full person, half a person, or a fourth of a person. SRTs raise money and shop for that individual. Afterwards, Senate delivers the gifts to the families. “This whole experience is just eye-opening, to say the least. We do live in a community where I don’t have to ask for coats or shoes or socks; these are just things that I just have. To see that there are people out there who have these kinds of necessities on their wish-list for Christmas, it makes you realize how fortunate you really are,” Hammonds said. “You get to see the change you are making in real time which is just indescribable.”
HOLIDAY HELPERS
This pattern of giving back isn’t just present at CHS. According to Prader, the city government also works hard to make sure there are opportunities available for families who need aid. “There are volunteer opportunities that the city puts out for people who may not be as well off. For example, the Carmel Youth Assistance Program is a program that helps troubled youth. This program tries to get to them before they get involved with the court system. For example, a kid who wants to play a trumpet for band but doesn’t have the money to buy the trumpet can receive aid from the Carmel Youth Assistance Program,” Prader said. “We also have a community assistance program through the Carmel Fire Department. The fire department does this every year, where you can support a family during the holiday season. This can include helping them by giving gifts or just supporting them financially.” Carmel also gives back through the private sector. According to Cindy Love, the Director of Medical Operations at Trinity Free Clinic, the clinic provides free care for people in Hamilton County. The clinic includes care for routine illnesses, a blood pressure clinic, an eye clinic where they provide free glasses, a women’s healthcare clinic, a foot clinic, a dental clinic, physical therapy, pediatric care and a mental health program. Love said the majority of their patients come from families of four who earn $25,000 a year, which is not a survivable amount to live off of in Hamilton County
Take a closer look at how CHS clubs partner with different charities across Central Indiana to give back
Ronald McDonald House Charities The mission of RMHC is to create, find and support programs that directly improve the health and wellbeing of children and their families.
The Julian Center To empower survivors of domestic and sexual violence and end the generational cycle of violence.
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Toy Drive for Ronald McDonald Dec. 10-15
NJHS Toy Drive for The Julian Center Dec. 15
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CARE TO SHARE AT CHS Senators visit every SRT
SRTs choose how much they want to sponsor
Then the SRTs collect money
0 People: $0
1/4 person: $50
1/2 person: $100
1 person: $200
Here is an example of the common goods that kids tend to ask for:
shirts and pants
sweatshirts and jackets
socks
Senators deliver the gifts to the United Christmas Service on December 18th
sneakers and dress shoes
toys
Wrap the gifts
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SRTs then go shopping with the money
Estimated Impact from CHS for the Holiday Season:
56 FAMILIES
FOR FAMILIES x $200 = $11,200 RAISED IN NEED
“Most of our patients are either uninsured or what we call underinsured, meaning that they have some kind of insurance, but their deductible is maybe ($5,000) or $10,000, which is unaffordable when you make $25,000 a year. We also serve a fair number of refugees who don’t qualify for any type of insurance because they are not American citizens,” Love said. Furthermore, Love said while many people question the value of a free clinic in Hamilton County, she said she still feels it has a very tangible impact on the area. “We believe that we are responsible for helping our brothers and sisters in need. People in this county are our neighbors
and they need our help. The people that we serve are working. These are not people who are working the system or living off government programs. These are the people that are mowing your grass, or building some of the house around here, or doing landscaping, or working at our fast food restaurants or cleaning houses. These people have valuable jobs in this area and we want to make sure that we provide care to them,” Love said. Hammonds said she enjoys living in Carmel because it has a loving community. She said, “I feel like we, as a community, are very caring and very giving. We take care of people.” A
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High End
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wendolyn Rogers is making a move on Central Indiana once again. Get ready for the opening of another Cake Bake shop, located right at City Center. Prepare to indulge in a slice of Gwendolyn’s Famous Earls Court Chocolate Cake, awarded Best Cake at London’s Cake & Bake Show at the Earls Court Convention Center. Enjoy a cup of warm sipping chocolate, topped with fresh whipped cream. Above all, make sure to save room for a slice of the famous Chocolate Silk Pie, featured as one of Food Network’s guilty pleasures. Cake Bake truly represents the upper crust of bakeries and pie eateries. When I entered the storybook-like cottage, I was immediately greeted by twinkling fairy lights, sparkling chandeliers, faux pink flower trees and, of course, rows of glass displays containing delicacies ranging from three-layer cakes to French macaroons. As the hostess guided me to my
table, I watched as master bakers poured cake batter into rows of aluminum cake tins. Other workers sprinkled glitter onto French macaroons, the signature finishing touch of a Cake Bake dessert. I couldn't help but feel as if I was transported straight into a French fairytale. The food served at Cake Bake can only be described in one word: magnificent. I began with ordering the French Press for three ($7). The freshly-ground Illy coffee pressed tableside in the traditional French style made for a vibrant cup of coffee with bright and sweet flavors. Next, I ordered a slice of the famous Chocolate Silk Pie ($9.50). The pie was perfect. The Valrhona French chocolate cream surrounded by cinnamon graham cracker crust and topped with freshly whipped cream melted right into my mouth. Each bite was better than the last. Anyone who tries a bite of this pie will understand why it was recognized by Hallmark's 'Home & Family.' Overall, the dining experience was the perfect blend of an authentic storybook experience and fine dining. I strongly recommend it to anyone aiming to indulge in the upper crust of Indiana’s bakeries. A
CAKE BAKE OOOOO Stars on Google Reviews Located at 6515 Carrollton Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46220 A new location will open in Carmel's City Center District in 2018.
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WORDS AND PHOTO | HANNAH GLAZIER
A head-to-head comparison of high-end pie from Cake Bake and a grocery store pie from Kroger
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Located at 1217 S Rangeline Rd., Carmel, IN 46032
ust five minutes west of the soon-to-open Carmel Cake Bake location is the hallmark of Midwestern grocery stores: Kroger. Just as hot dogs go with the Fourth of July, ham with Christmas and cookies with Valentine's Day, pumpkin pie is a staple dish for Thanksgiving. If your family isn't one to bake homemade pies, keep in mind that although Kroger pies may not have the “upper crust” taste that pies from Cake Bake offer, Kroger’s pies are delicious and affordable, ranging in flavors from pecan to pumpkin. One unique benefit to the Kroger pie selection is the wide range of dietary needs various pies meet. Kroger offers pies that are dairy-free, nut-free, kosher and glutenfree. Additionally, there are full, half and quarter pie and even one slice size options. The varying options make for a pie that will certainly appease every family member this holiday season. Kroger’s pie crusts are equally as buttery as they are flaky. My favorite is the “Old Fashioned Oven-Baked Apple Pie.” If apple pie isn't your favorite, I still recommend any of the Old Fashioned pies because not only do they taste delicious, they look as if they were completely homemade! The private selection brand offers more decadent pie flavors, such as Peanut Butter Creme and
Dark French Silk. Surely, Kroger pies offer a flavor for everybody. Still, if you feel the need to indulge in a Cake Bake-esque dessert, the Kroger off of Rangeline Road fosters a partnership with the Cake Bake Shop. Clearly, Kroger offers the one-stop destination for delicious pies that will make this Holiday Season extra special and extra tasty. A
Different Types of Kroger Pies Take a look at the selection of Kroger pies that are currently available > Pumpkin Pie > Pecan Pie > Sweet Potatoe Pie > Honey Crisp Apple Streusel Pie > Honey Crisp Apple Lattice Pie
> Homestyle Apple Pie > Cherry Pie > Peach Pie > Lemon Meringue Pie > Key Lime Pie > Peanut Butter Creme Pie
Low End
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Take a look at the differences between a high-end pizza restaurant and a low-end pizza restaurant
Crust Pizzeria Napoletana
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A rating of 4.0 on Yelp 840 W Main St, Carmel, IN 46032
new wave of upper crust pizza places has invaded Carmel. These are pizza restaurants which are considered to be of higher caliber than more traditional delivery and carryout options. To see if this held true, I decided to try out the new Crust pizzeria to uncover if it was deserving of this perception. The stigma was well deserved. The brick oven made pizza was delicious and surprising affordable, however, the restaurant was rather desolate.
Margherita Pizza
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The atmosphere at the Crust location at 840 W. Main St. was unassuming. I immediately noticed the restaurant was practically empty, which worried me, but the staff was kind and the service was helpful. The menu was easy to understand and any questions I had were quickly answered. I ordered the chicken pesto pizza which is made up of roasted chicken, artichokes, roasted tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and homemade pesto sauce. The cost was $15 for a 12-inch pizza. The pizza is made in a stone oven, which is unique in the pizza industry today. This is of the utmost importance; the use of a stone oven gives the pizza many advantages over pizza made in a regular oven. The benefits of stone ovens include faster cooking time, smoky flavor, crunchy toppings and deliciously crisp crust. This certainly proved to be true for Crust. The pizza was made quickly, and as I devoured slice after slice, I was bombarded by the crunchy texture of the toppings and crust. The pesto and chicken formed a tangy duo and went well with the thin crust. The crust was a little flaky, but still had a desirable crunch. The toppings were all fresh; the pizza was full of flavor. Overall, Crust proved to be a pleasant surprise. The pizza was tasty and the service was excellent in the sparsely populated restaurant. It proved to be cheaper than its upper crust status would suggest and serves as an example of delicious new style pizzerias. A
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LOW eND Papa John’s Pizza
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A rating of 3.5 on Yelp 2001 E. Greyhound Pass Carmel, IN 46033
chain brand rooted in the past, Papa John’s has been a staple of the delivery pizza brand for years and has locations throughout the United States and around Carmel. It has been neglected recently in favor of new pizza restaurants such as Crust. I wanted to see if Papa John’s was worthy of being replaced in the pizza hierarchy. Ultimately, Papa John’s has weaker pizza than new chains, but it’s availability should allow the chain to stick around. that has begun to surround the chain in recent years. The Papa John’s restaurant at 2001 E. Greyhound Pass is miniscule and established the atmosphere that delivery and take out are the main purposes of the store. However, Papa John’s also offers the ability to order the pizza over the phone, on their website and on their app. This versatility makes it easier to acquire pizza since there are many methods of receiving and ordering a pizza. I decided to ordered an original crust Hawaiian barbeque chicken pizza. The cost was $15 for a 12 inch pizza. There was a wide variety of options to choose from with numerous toppings, sauces and crust. Every imaginable combination was at my fingertips and I was able to order the pizza beforehand so it was ready immediately as I arrived at the store. Unfortuately, by the time I arrived home, the pizza had already lost some of its freshness, which was unfortunate. Regardless, the pizza was not badw. The interesting combination of pineapple and barbecue sauce materialized
as a tangy and sweet partnership. The toppings were fairly fresh and the crust was big and chewy. The sauce was a little overwhelming and the pizza could have used more cheese to overset it. The crust was thick and had good texture, but it lacked the crunch of a brick oven crust. Overall, the pizza was solid. The allure of this fast food option style pizza is the ability to order and eat the pizza in the comfort of your own home. The pizza itself will not blow you away, but it is certainly serviceable. The prices of Crust and Papa John’s are comparable, the Crust pizza and service are significantly superior. It is fair to expect Papa John’s to survive in its niche as a delivery pizza option, but other pizzerias have certainly passed it in quality. A
Hawaiian Barbeque Chicken Pizza
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Holiday Dessert
SPEAK UPS | HANNAH GLAZIER
PHOTOS | ALINA HUSAIN
“Every year my grandma makes this really good chocolate pudding, and she has Oreos and chocolate bars mixed into it and it’s really good. It’s really special because it is something that she started a few years ago. So now, every year before Christmas, we ask if she’s making it. It’s a fun thing we do together.”
FRESHMAN SAMANTHA MAGEE
“Our family does a dessert progressive where we (go to) two or three or four different house of our relatives. We’ll start at one with a certain type of dessert, for example, chocolatey, and then we’ll go around to a different houses and try a different dessert, like pies or kringles. I think it’s really fun because I like moving around and having different foods.”
SENIOR FRANCIE ELZINGA
“Usually, my family makes sugar cookies with cut outs and the whole nine yards. On Christmas Eve, we set some cookies out for Santa, which is a tradition passed down from my mom.”
SOPHOMORE LILY MCANDREWS
Traditions
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CHS students share their families’ annual dessert traditions during the holiday season
“My family’s holiday dessert tradition is basically on the 23rd or 24th (of December), my mom, my sister and I will make buckeyes, which are basically chocolate on the outside and peanut butter on the inside. It’s super special and usually we will bring them to our family and our neighbors.”
SENIOR TARA LACY
“One of the traditions we do is that every year my mom will get a box of cornflakes and marshmallow fluff from the store and mix it with caramel sauce. Then, she’ll dye them green and mix it all together and put red hots on the top so they look like little wreaths. This tradition means it’s time for Christmas and the holiday spirit is here.”
SENIOR JOE BLAKE
“My favorite holiday baking tradition is when me and my mom always make this dutch apple pie with a crumble crust, so the entire thing is handmade. It’s a fun tradition. Also, we go over to my neighbors house and make cinnamon rolls and eat them during the meal, so instead of dinner rolls we eat cinnamon rolls.”
SENIOR DARBY ROBERTS
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comingâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;roundtoroundabouts WORDS | ADHI RAMKUMAR
Despite drawbacks of roundabout construction in Carmel, benefits should be acknowledged
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s we traverse through the city of Carmel to get to school each day, it is hard not to notice the large amount of construction currently taking place. Over the past few years, Carmel has developed into a wealthy, urban environment full of flourishing local businesses and stores. A natural part of this growth is increased construction of buildings and roads to aid the ease of traveling within the city. Starting with the construction of Keystone Parkway to the transformation of U.S. 31 into a highway-like road, Carmel has undergone significant change, which has significantly reduced travel times within the city. However, there is a highly disputed topic over the rapid construction of roundabouts in Carmel and whether or not they are necessary. Some common arguments on this topic include that roundabouts can make navigation very difficult, especially during bad weather, albeit the most widelyheld argument against the construction of roundabouts is that they yield confusion for drivers. Specifically on dual-lane roundabouts, there is a significant amount of confusion over entry as well as the vehicle path for each turning movement. As a result, the costs of property damage rise significantly despite a decreased number of injury damages. Personally, while my older brother was driving in Carmel, he was a victim to this exact problem with roundabouts; there was confusion between him and another driver, a newcomer who was unfamiliar with roundabouts, over yielding, and this resulted in a significant amount of damage to the car. This incident is just one of many that occur on a regular basis and represents a major disadvantage of roundabouts and their increased construction. Nevertheless, there are numerous benefits to the construction of roundabouts. According to a GRAPHICS AND DESIGN // SAM SHI
study conducted in 2014 by the Department of Transportation in Minnesota, the construction of new roundabouts resulted in over 30 percent fewer car crashes and over 65 percent fewer injuries caused by such crashes. These statistics justify that despite some of the cons, roundabouts contribute to the safety of drivers. As a result, it is important to accept the drawbacks of roundabouts and recognize the relative importance they have for the safety of drivers. Although it may be irritating to deal with the increased amount of construction and the confusion they cause, we should realize that in the long run, roundabouts will not only make our travels safer but will also facilitate smoother intercity travel. A
carmelroundaboutfastfacts of roundabouts 114 Number in Carmel
2 hours and 39 minutes
Amount of time it took one Carmel resident to drive through all of Carmelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s roundabouts.
Carmel has more roundabouts than any other US city Construction of roundabouts in Carmel began in the 1990s SOURCES // JIM BRAINARD AND CARMEL.IN.GOV
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WHY ROUNDABOUTS?
Roundabouts have 8 conflict points where vehicles may collide, represented by the red dots
Most Carmel roundabouts have bushes, statues or fountains for aesthetics, and as a display of Carmelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s upper crust Roundabouts move traffic more quickly than stoplights as they promote continuous traffic
INTERSECTIONS: PROS & CONS Intersections have 32 conflict points where vehicles may collide, causing them to be less safe
Intersections are less confusing for newer drivers or those unfamiliar with roundabouts
Yellow arrows represent flow of traffic
the economics
$250,000
Average amount of money saved by each roundabout compared to traffic lights:
Number of gallons of gasoline saved annually per roundabout, as there is far less idling time for engines at traffic lights
24,000
$250,000-$500,000 Cost to purchase and install a traffic signal Annual electric and maintenance cost of intersections
$8,000
Traffic signals allow for a more orderly movement of conflicting traffic SOURCES//INDY STAR, WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND AZDOT.GOV
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ELIMINATING THE UPPER CRUST
WORDS | MISHA REKHTER PHOTO | ALANNA WU
CHS students should consider the merits of democratic socialism in a capitalistic society
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nequality is subtle yet firm, an ugly ramification of ambition. It has been persistent in the entirety of American history, simmering below the surface as more prominent issues consumed the focus of the nation. A portrait has been painted of a united front, free from the afflictions of the not-so-distant past. This is a dismal misconception; as the chasm between rich and poor widens with each breath of unbridled capitalism. Americans have cultivated an individualistic society where we are taught to strive for personal gratification, which has consequently left our fellow man battered, bruised and broken in the process. Freedom is the favorite sentiment of the American people; however, economic stability and viability have become prerequisites for true freedom. Without a stable income, the American government, and to a certain extent the American people, has deemed that one is not worthy of guaranteed health care, higher education or the ability to retire with
DID YOU KNOW? According to polls, Americans under 30 are more likely than other age groups to favor democratic socialism, with 8 percent viewing it as very favorable and 25 percent viewing it as somewhat favorable. SOURCE // YOUGOV
Hilite Perspectives editor Misha Rekhter shares his thoughts on political ideologies in regards to the uppermost tier of society.
dignity. This the nature of the harsh beast that is capitalism. Economic divisions are the byproduct of this glorified system. It is a system for the wealthy, dominated by the wealthy and manipulated by the wealthy. The poor are discarded by the rich and left to survive on the scraps left behind. I am aghast; I was unaware of the inhumanity of humanity. I must acknowledge that I am arguing with such apathy, in part, about myself. Fortunately, my life has always been financially secure, but I try not to be naive. The prosperity of my family and my own comfort come at the expense of someone else’s success. I do not wish to leave this someone for naught. As such, I have begun to consider the viability of other economic and political systems. I will be of the age to vote soon, and it bears tremendous value to learn about the available options. I want to make informed decisions in the future. Strikingly, democratic socialism presents itself as the clear choice: a system that attempts to bridge the gap between the economic classes in America. This is an ideology that wishes to squash inequality and functions to breed unity. There’s no need for deception: democratic socialism is not beneficial for the rich. However, it is a system that helps everyone—a rising tide lifts all boats. As such, I implore you to educate yourself on the serious matter at hand. Please do not disregard democratic socialism based solely on the stigma surrounding and clouding socialism. They are not one and the same. Moreover, democratic socialism is sharply removed from the wave of communism in the past. Democratic socialists argue that the economy should be run more democratically. This will serve to better meet the needs of the public rather than feed the coffers of the few. A more just society necessitates ordinary Americans to participate more actively in the decisions that affect their lives. This requires
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LEFTvs RIGHT DEMOCRATIC SOCIALISM NEAR YOU
Take a look at the location of Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) chapters in Indiana
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4 Bloomington 5 Evansville
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the adjustment of structures within our government and economy to greater social and economic democracy. A false stigma surrounding socialism has contaminated its image and spread false ideas about socialism throughout the US. In reality, democracy and socialism can coexist. It is only in America that they are considered to be distinctly separate ideals. In the rest of the world, democracy and aspects of socialism have repeatedly gone hand in hand. Regardless, it is time for Americans to take democratic socialism more seriously. The poor have fallen prey to the wealthy for far too long; it is time for America to move past its selfish roots. Thus, it is ultimately up to us, the future leaders of the world, to incite change. We are capable of creating a more united society, of helping our fellow man and of establishing a progressive government and social agenda. To do so, we must look beyond ourselves and the Carmel bubble we live in; we must work to make the entire world a better place. Divided we will fall, but together we will grow prosper. A
SOURCE // DIFFEN.COM GRAPHIC // BRIAN ZHANG
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