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March 23, 2011

NSBE Talent Show Pg. 3

Panhellenic Step Show Pg. 5

New Comic “Snow Shoez” Pg. 6

WEDNESDAY | MARCH 23 | 2011

NUBIAN MESSAGE ISSUE 18

In this edition • Interview with 1st Black undergraduate alumnus of NCSU Pg. 2 • Featured poet Alexis Teasdell, “Little Sandra” Pg. 3 • Star Search Pg. 8 • Women’s Over-empowerment Pg. 4

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Unforgotten Women: Finally Written Into History Contributing Writer

ing accomplishments. Destiny Harris, a senior in Biological SciCHASS Multicultural Association of ences, performed a commentary Students (CHASS-MAS) and Women to display the impact Merlet had Empowering Society Together on the world. Next, CHASS-MAS (W.E.S.T.), co-sponsored by the also honored Mindy Sopher, who Women’s Center presented the an- is a part of NC State’s faculty and nual event “Unforgotten Women” has done amazing contributions on Tuesday, March 21st at 7:00pm to the campus community. In the in the Washington Sankofa Room. past, Sopher worked in Greek Life, This year’s theme was “Finally Writ- is currently an academic advisor ten Into History,” and the program and has successfully beat cancer honored five different women four times since she’s been at the for their accomplishments. This university. year the The Overall, the program was a great program second was also perforsuccess and the organization’s featured mance was definitely met their goal of informas a part of ing the campus community of these by Alpha NC State’s Nu Omega extraordinary women. 1st annual Sorority Howl for honoring Diversity Holly RobinWeek. The son Peete, a program featured performances successful actress, author, mother by CHASS-MAS, W.E.S.T., Alpha and singer. She was honored for Nu Omega Sorority and Sisters In her great contributions and winSports. CHASS-MAS’ President Lind- ning an NAACP image award for her see Ratliff-Bowens a junior majorwork by Brittany Smith, a senior in ing in Communications, and CanPsychology and Jessica Wilson, a dace Speller a sophomore majoring junior in Elementary Education. Folin Political Science launched the lowing, Sisters in Sports honored program by performing “PhenomGail Devers, Olympic track and field enal Woman,” the popular poem by champion in a great performance Maya Angelou. by Brittany Stachan, a senior in The first performance by Industrial Engineeering and Shelby CHASS-MAS honored Myriam MerPhillips, a sophomore in Sociollet, a political activist who focused ogy. W.E.S.T. then honored Sarah on promoting the image of women Vaughan, a jazz singer that was and on rape culture. Merlet passed inducted into the Grammy Hall of away in the 2010 Haiti earthquake, Fame in a performance of her song and will continue to be honored for “Whatever Lola Wants” by junior in her sensitivity for the woman, the Industrial Engineering Amira ChowHaitian community and her amazyuk, junior in Health Nina Scott-

Emuakpor and senior in Textile Engineering, Marika Walker. The Women’s Center, CHASS-MAS and W.E.S.T. made their remarks and refreshments were served to all that attended. Overall, the program was a great success and the organization’s definitely met their goal of informing the campus community of these extraordinary women.

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March 23, 2011

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A Conversation with Black History An Interview with Irwin Holmes, the first Black undergraduate alumnus

Why did you choose to come to NCSU? “Engineering was the first deciding factor when it came down to the college. There were three colleges that topped the list; North Carolina A&T University, North Carolina State University, and Howard University. The second factor was price. Howard University, at the time, was $1800 a year and North Carolina State University was $800 a year (rose to $1000 by graduation).” His parents continued to assure his ease on the racial issues by reminding him that nobody could perform better than him no matter what their race was. This was a challenge that he decided to accept. Do you believe that your education from NCSU has benefited you in a way that another institution couldn’t? “By far NCSU is the best college in the country especially for black students. Not only because of its high academic ranking but it is fair to its students. It is open to suggestions from students and takes pride in its welcoming environment to people from all diversities and cultures. The university also has professors that are exemplary in their field. During the 1960s, there were many industry changes in the field of electrical engineering and the introduction of transistors. NCSU was one of a very few universities that had the capability of bringing in this new and innovative technology.” How did you feel when you came to a school where you were one of few other black students on NCSU campus? During his four years at NCSU, there were no African American students in his classes, because of that he did not have someone to help him with his studies for particular classes. Fortunately, his roommate and high school friend was a fellow African American in engineering so there was someone he could hang out with and attend sporting events with. Even with someone at school that he could relate to, he went to his home in Durham, NC every weekend. Did issues, other than race, affect you while you were pursing your undergraduate degree? Some issues that arose during the pursuit of his undergraduate degree in electrical engineering included difficult classes, and professors who had negative attitudes about his race. One of the difficult classes that he took was mechanical drawing due to his lack of background information on the subject. One of the professors who he had when he was a freshman was a white female professor for calculus, taught the class for one week and then was replaced by a white male professor. The female professor decided to leave the class because she did not want to teach an African American student. Another example that was brought up about closed minded professors was during his junior year in a civilization class. The professor gave out quizzes every week and Mr. Holmes would constantly get C’s on every quiz and even stated that if he doesn’t improve he will not graduate. It was rather annoying because he knew the material and studied every night. When he decided to check another student’s paper with his he saw that he in fact was getting the right answers. When going to confront the teacher, he made up an excuse for why his answers were wrong. The students in the class heard about this and they all agreed that he deserved better, from then on he got A’s on all the tests. How did you feel about the recent Free Expression Tunnel incidents? “I am shocked at the weakness of the response to the incidents. We, Blacks and Hispanics, are very powerful in America because we are here in much larger numbers. In the 1960s, whites were in control but now that we have much more power they do.” Was there one specific event that you encountered during that time that effected you the most? “There were many events that happened that had an effect.” Irwin remembers a professor by the name of Dr. William Stevenson who taught a class where half the class was flunking and he was maintaining a C average. Thinking that that was okay, Dr. Stevenson encouraged him and told him that he was capable of doing better regardless of what the other students were receiving. Leaving a tennis game from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the players stopped at a diner on the way back to campus. The diner refused to serve him, so the coach decided to give Mr. Holmes the money that would have been used for the meal (about three dollars) and he left the diner to sit on the bus and wait for his teammates to finish their meals. Once the team learned that their teammate could not join them, they decided to all leave. Another incident happened with the intramural team for his residence hall. During that time, Tucker (which is now Gold) and Watauga had an intramural team and Mr. Holmes and his roommate decided to join the team and went to play the game. Out of the 11 people who came out to play only 9 were allowed to, Mr. Holmes and his roommate were not able to play by the discretion of the Tucker captain. The team ended up losing 25-6. When the Watauga captain, who was unable to make the game, found out about the incident he was very upset and decided to split the teams so each residence hall had their own team. These events were very significant because people of different races recognized wrong being done because of race. How did you feel on graduation day? “Very good! The sense of accomplishment was very overwhelming.” With Mr. Holmes being the first African American undergraduate to receive a degree at NCSU he was featured in many newspapers across the country. He also had many job offers waiting for him. Do you have any advice for undergraduate students on their quest for their degree? “Your generation is passive. Raise issues and continue to be motivated to be your best. Just remember that in college your main focus is a degree! The main thing students should be focused on is studying and class. That is it! You have your whole life to work, get your education. While getting your education remember that everything isn’t learned in the classroom. Be a well-rounded person. Take advantage of the activities on campus that can get you involved because this is the last part of your life where you have total control. Racism now is disguised, it is not sought like it was in the 60s but it is still alive and is probably worse.” He then stated that ,“if you take the GPAs of white students and black students, the average GPA is a half point lower for black students.”

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March 23, 2011

Little Sandra

This Week In Black History

Little Sandra has this tendency to harbor ideas that go farther than anybody in her class has ever seen. They treat her so mean, say the most ignorant things. Teacher said stop, hoping her ends will justify her means. Now it seems Sandra’s learning environment isn’t where she ought to be But according to her zip code that’s where she’s got to be. She really wants to leave so now the focus is rather segregation or integration tracing back to when we even started the zoning system. Leandro wants her to have at least a sound basic education because what she is getting is nothing to her contemplation. She wants to go to a new school but her home school is the only place she’s been zoned to go to. She can’t afford private school so now she has to make a way, hoping that one day her kids don’t struggle with the same crap she deals with today. So, she works everyday until she considers herself stumped. And now she’s finally made it she’s the best and it was rough moves to a higher institution and they consider the best out of what?

Alexis Teasdell

March 21 1965 - Selma March begins The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. leads thousands of people on a 54 mile march from Selma to Montgomery Alabama to call for voting rights for African Americans.

Photo by Darius Dawson

I’m so sick of this indifference to this lack of intelligence and ignorance that’s relavent. Old folks have been telling it young folks have been chanting it “We’re products of our environment” “It’s not our fault we live in it” They call it excuses of adolescents it’s crucial we teach this lesson education is a blessing not a right. See the differences within schools? We’re still fighting this fight! It’s makes you thing twice about that classroom you’re sitting in Makes your skin crawl when people are packing and the teacher isn’t dismissing them Makes your fist rise if they snatch your curriculum but even if there was no physical reward, would you still want to learn? Take the extra mile to gain knowledge if you care, that’s how you show it One that doesn’t care to learn about their people’s story Doesn’t deserve to know it.

March 20 1970 - Students went on Strike at U.Michigan Students struck at the University of Michigan and demanded increased Black enrollment. The strike ended April 2, after the administration agreed to meet their demands.

The NSBE Talent Show

Chasity Holt a Junior in Computer Engineering performing a poem she wrote, entitled “Dear Songstress”

March 22 1968 - Student Rebellion State troopers mobilized to put down student rebellion on campus of Cheyney State College. March 23 1916 - Marcus Garvey arrives in US from Jamaica Marcus Mosiah Garvey arrives in America from Jamaica. March 24 1837 - Blacks win the right to vote in Canada Blacks win the right to vote in Canada. March 25 1931 - Scottsboro Boys Falsely Accused The Scottsboro Boys, nine young African Americans, were falsely charged with rape and collectively served more than 100 years in prison. The right of African Americans to serve on juries was established by their case. March 26 1872 - Thomas J. Martin Thomas J. Martin patented the fire extinguisher.

Kim Rucker a freshman in biological sciences dancing to “Girl with the Tattoo” by Miguel

The Brothers of Lamda Theta Phi Fraternidad Latina Inc performing their national salute

Photos by Kimberly Faison NSBE stands for National Society of Black engineers. On March 18th the organization held a talent show for students to show that NC State is more than just smarts.

For more facts visit www. blackfacts.com

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Women’s Over-Empowerment: Men Left in the Dust

CJ Guion | Staff Writer This weekend was Women’s Empowerment in Raleigh. Many celebrities and entertainers from around the country such as Steve Harvey, Keyshia Cole, Marvin Sapp and others came out to an event which served its purpose of inspiring women. After the event came and went the thought crossed my mind as to why there are so many events and award shows such as WE and Black Girls Rock that promote and uplift the accomplishments and hardships of women, but hardly anything at all that does that same for male counterparts. There has always been the joke that Mother’s Day is much more respected than Father’s Day. The fact of the matter is that when you look at statistics on education, jail, and employment, most times women are over performing males, especially in the African American community. In 2008, according

to Census.gov, 919,000 African Americans males were enrolled in college compared to 1,562,000 African American females. In the 2007-2008 academic year, according to the National Center for Education Statistics, 52,247 African American males conferred a bachelor’s degree compared to 100,210 African Americans females. I am by no means saying that women don’t deserve to be celebrated; many women work hard, head households, and deserve to be respected and awarded for all in which they accomplish. However, there are just as many men out there who are single fathers, making history, and being role models in the community to which young males can look up to proudly. If anyone needs to be uplifted and inspired to do better it is African American males. It just seems the only time we decide to inspire and uplift African American males is when they are at risk and on the verge of no return. Why not have prevention measures

and resources in place to make sure that they never get to that point. If they have no male role model in the home, why not give them one early, rather than waiting until the damage has already been done. If you fix a car when a problem is first detected, it will run much better than if you wait until it breaks down on the side of the road. It will also save you much more money. It appears that we only celebrate Black males when they are on the field, the court, or on the stage. What about the males who are going to law school, venturing into politics, and opening their own businesses. Females are inspired to succeed in all areas and fields from education to athletics. Yes, black women have come a long way from the struggles they’ve endured for so many years, but there are just as many black men suffering in society as well. However, it appears that no one seems to care much and men are just expected to fend for themselves.

inspirational quote of the week “I feel that the most important requirement in success is learning to overcome failure. You must learn to tolerate it, but never accept it.”

Reggie Jackson, African-American baseball player

“Erudites of a Golden Age” Alpha Week 2011

CJ Guion | Staff Writer Eruidition is the extensive learning acquired from studying, scholarship, and profound learning. Erudite is derived from the Latin term Eruditus, which describes one who is well instructed and learned. This past week, The Eta Omicron Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. hosted a series of educational and informative programs with the intent to inspire and educate students on issues facing the community with Erudition as it’s main focus. The week began with an informative program entitled “What Not to Wear.” The basis of this program was to educate students on fashion “dos and dont’s” when seeking post-educational career opportunities. First impressions can make or break students when they are in the process of transitioning from a collegiate institution to the workplace. Several students modeled acceptable and unacceptable business professional and business casual attire. One thing that

many people may not realize is that the colors they choose to wear can speak volumes on their personality. For example sometimes “orange” could give the impression that one is cheap and “red” can give an impression of aggression. Thus it has been said, that when one is seeking a job, they should wear neutral colors. The next night, newly appointed CoChair of the Democratic National Committee – Credentials Committee, Mr. Everett Ward discussed the results of the 2010 Mid-Term election and the effects that it will have on the community in the future. Ward pressed the point that students must stay informed with current issues, vote, and utilize their student organizations to make change on campus and in the surrounding community. He said that student organizations will have a detrimental impact on the decisions made when it comes to budget cuts at the University in the coming years. On Wednesday, newly appointed Special Superior Court Judge of North Carolina, Judge Craig Croom gave an informational session focused on the rights of citizens in the United

States. Topics addressed included search warrants, speeding tickets, and unfair treatment from public authorities. He gave pertinent tips that many people fail to realize when they are stopped for simple traffic violations and when they have their day in court. Thursday, the fraternity hosted a “Bowling for Babies” event in a co-sponsorship with the Beta Upsilon chapter of Kappa Sigma Fraternity, Inc. All proceeds raised from the bowling tournament will be donated to the March of Dimes. The organization completed the week with a Women’s Appreciation event entitled “My Black is Golden” on Friday, the Eta Omicron Highway Clean-Up of Lake Wheeler Road community service event on Saturday, and a worship service at Peace Church on Sunday.

Solution to Star Search

The Eta Omicron Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha, Inc. Presents: “Erudites of a Golden Age”

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The First Annual Panhellenic Step Show The Kappa Xi Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi The First Annual Panhellenic Step Show Kareem Williams | Staff Writer On Wednesday, March 2nd, the Kappa Xi chapter of the illustrious Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity, featuring the Panhellenic Council, hosted the 1st annual “Kappa Step Off: Panhellenic Step Show”. The show’s purpose was to educate the public about the history of “Stepping,” a platform for several Panhellenic sororities to show their prowess in stepping to promote Greek unity, and as a fundraising event for St. Jude’s Hospital. The show began with a short video, which gave a brief history of stepping, describing how stepping originated in Africa and how stepping actually a language. During slavery slaves would communicate with each other using rhythms and tones

from drums however, the slave ping’s history was shown. masters eventually discovered Following the video, a roll their tactics and the use of drums call was done on all the national by slaves was eventually outPan-hellenic fraternities and lawed. However slaves began to sororities: Phi Beta Sigma, Iota use their own bodies as drums Phi Theta, Omega Psi Phi, Alpha and thus stepping was born. Kappa Alpha, Delta Sigma Theta, Following the video clip, Zeta Phi Beta, Sigma Gamma the first sorority to perform was Rho, and lastly Kappa Alpha Psi. Kappa Delta sorority. After the roll The show was an amazing Their amazing percall, Chi Omega success that provided a high formance set a high performed their turnout and although this standard to follow as step piece using was the first event many they performed sevumbrellas and more step shows are highly eral routines ending chairs in conjuncanticipated for the future. with the song “Pretty tion with their Boy Swag” to pay theme “PinoCHIhomage to the brothers of Kappa O” with each sister acting as if Alpha Psi. After Kappa Delta’s strings were controlling them. performance the Fusion dance After their performance, special team came onto the stage for a guest artist Charisma Thomas showcase of their talents. Follow- performed a couple songs, finishing Fusion’s presentation, Delta ing with “I can see right through Zeta and then Alpha Delta Pi them”. performed their piece showcas The last sorority to pering step piece. After Alpha Delta form, Pi Beta Phi, stole the show Pi’s routine another video of step- with their presentation. They

started with a “Charlie’s Angle” theme with each sister being an angel and they ended their piece with a homage to all of the present national Pan-Hellenic, flashing each Greek’s signature move. After their performance the crowd erupted in thunderous applause. Shortly after Pi Beta Phi’s piece, a few of the brother’s of Kappa Alpha Psi performed four brief parts of their upcoming step piece for the National Pan-Hellenic Council Step Show. After their performance the judges chose Kappa Delta as the 2nd runner-ups, Chi Omega as 1st runner-ups, and Pi Beta Phi as the winner. The Pi Beta Phi sorority received $1000 in prize money for their efforts. The show was an amazing success that provided a high turnout and although this was the first event many more step shows are highly anticipated for the future.

Alpha Delta Pi Sorority Inc. displays their organizational pride during the show. The purpose of the Kappa Step Off was to educate the public about the history of stepping while embracing diversity.

The first sorority to step in the first annual Kappa Step Off was Kappa Delta Sorority. The Kappa Step Off exclusively featured the Panhellenic Council.

Carizma Thomas was another special guest performance. Charisma Roberts is well known amongst her peers for being an emcee and performed her popular song “I Can See Right Through Them.”

The Kappa Step Off was hosted by the Kappa Xi Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. A percentage of the proceeds from the Kappa Step Off will go to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

Chi Omega Sorority was one of the more creative sororities to participate in the Kappa Step Off. Using the story of Pinocchio as their inspiration, their theme was “PinoCHI-O.”

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Question of The Week

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If you had to vote one major off the island...

“Psychology”

“I think I know, but I don’t want to make anybody mad.”

Charles Jones Junior, History

Vallyn Murphy Senior, Art and Design

“Dirt and Turf”

William King Junior, Communication Media

Snow Shoez

Herb Donald Davidson

Janice Chesterfield

Darius Dawson

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Film Forum Film History: Oscar Micheaux Darius Dawson | Staff Black film is a burgeoning phenomenon that has just recently begun to exist as an element or a force in American Cinema. The journey, however, is not over. New black film artist are emerging everyday. It is important for those artists and for film consumers to understand how the race has evolved in film since the emergence of motion pictures. When motion picture photography first began around the 1860’s short films, no more than a few seconds, captured “objective” pictures of life according to the filmmakers. Quickly, these films, while still short, began to adopt narratives and tell stories. From that very onset blacks especially in America were the butt of the joke and portrayed as subhuman. Short films such as Washing the Baby, Watermelon Eating Contest and What Happened in the Tunnel gave white audiences the impression that blacks were base, only hedonistic and very one-dimensional. The most popular film that influenced American audiences’

opinions about blacks came in 1915 in D.W. Griffith’s The Birth of a Nation. The film today is deemed as highly racist film but still held in high regard due to it being one of the first films to utilize dramatic structure and to make such a long movie; three hours. The film depicts blacks as completely evil creatures and mixed race people as even more evil. The film was based on a book called The Clansmen by Thomas Dixon Jr.; Dixon would also contribute to the making of the film. Griffith and Dixon create a completely fictitious situation when blacks take control of the parliament in a Southern State during post-Civil War Reconstruction. The black delegates walk around with their shoes off, eat chicken and drinking alcohol all while Senate is in session. At the beginning of the film there is a disclaimer that everything about to be shown is completely based in fact and does not represent the film maker’s own opinions. The film in conclusion is about the White South triumphing over the black menace through the Klu Klux Klan.

The first black filmmaker counters this film in 1920. With the help of Booker T. Washington, Oscar Micheaux establishes the first black film production company. In 1920 Micheaux makes Within Our Gates, the reply to The Birth of a Nation. This film highlights the flaws of the black community in rural and urban areas but most importantly suggest the existence of an intellectual class of blacks that had never been shown in film before. The most compelling thing about the film is Micheaux’s approach to religion. The pastor in the film is portrayed as a not so good figure. Even though this is due in large part to the pressures that he is getting from whites to keep his congregation oblivious, the message is still very apparent. Religion the hero and rock of the black community through the duration of slavery can be used against them, and Micheaux is saying explicitly to not follow religion blindly. Within Our Gates did not fair as well as The Birth of a Nation and many theatres would

not screen the film. Eventually, Micheaux’s production company fell through. Many of his actors went on to play in white films, but never to play the intellectual roles that they had before. Oscar would go on to make films well into the sound era of film, all of them independently produced and all prompting the idea of Black Intelligence that people such as Booker T. Washington and W.E.B Dubois believed in. Micheaux made over 44 independently produced films. He died in Charlotte, North Carolina March 25, 1951. He serves as the very first example and sets the template for moviemakers such as Spike Lee, Don Cheadle and even Tyler Perry who convey positive examples of blacks through black film.

Stepping into Spring: Hottest Kicks of the Season Everybody knows, a girl can never have too many shoes and with this Spring’s hot styles it’s a good thing! Here is a look at a few of the styles that surely every “fashionista” will be rocking.

T OMS Not only are these shoes cute and comfortable, but they are also for a good cause. With every purchase of TOMS shoes, the company donates a pair of shoes to a child that needs a pair. TOMS come in a variety of patterns and colors including the new Spring 2011 line that features patterns inspired by the work of Dan Eldon, a social activist that photographed such occurrences as famines in Somalia. Eldon was killed as a result of his controversial work in 1993, he was only 22 years old. These practical shoes are perfect everyday wear to class or a spring picnic at the park.

Kierra Leggett

Wedges Want a shoe that’s practical yet stylish? Then you’re in luck! With the re-emergence of the 1970’s popular style of wedge shoes there is an easy way to add height to your look without having to teeter around in sky high stilettos. The cognac brown color that was popular in boots this winter is even more popular this spring in wedges.

Neutrals Dusty rose, blush, nude, and taupe— these are all colors making an understated splash in the current fashion scene. Designers like Steve Madden and Jessica Simpson are capitalizing on this trend and have several stylish and affordable shoes in neutral colors. Not only do they match almost every outfit, neutral colors blend and look great with every skin tone. Source: www.beauxartsgalleria.com

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March 23, 2011

Star Search

In this puzzle there is a perfectly symmetrical star. Can you find it?

In Search of Spring E

ALLERGIES BLOSSOM EGGS

BASEBALL BUNNY FLOWERS

BIRDS EASTER GARDENING

GROUNDHOG RAINCOAT WINDY

RAIN TREES

RAINBOW TULIPS

Locations Avent Ferry Complex Brooks Hall Caldwell Hall Harrelson Hall Talley Student Center Witherspoon Student Center Wolf Village Apartments

MATE MASIE “what I hear, I keep”

A symbol of the wisdom, knowledge, and prudence. The implied meaning of the phrase “mate masie” is “I understand”. Understanding means wisdom and knowledge, but it also represents the prudence of taking into consideration what another person has said. http://www.adinkra.org/htmls/adinkra/mate.htm

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