Ashland High School State Report Card 2013-2014
Hair Raising results By Scary Skylar Zundel
Ashland High School (AHS) has been a Silver Medal School (U.S. News & World Report) for five years and is known for both its rigor and demands in academics. The State of Oregon every year hands out a report card to each public school evaluating their performance. As a public high school we routinely surpass expectations which bring praise from the state for our good work, rewarded with a 4 or 5 (scale rating: 1-5). This year was an exception. For the first time in years, the Oregon Department of Education handed back a 3 signifying that Ashland High School is “below average” and did not meet state standards. This came as a shock to our consistently high achieving school. So the question is, how could this happen? On state tests each AHS class has outperformed the one before it; the 2013-2014 year being best. In this school year, more students took the SAT and scored higher on standardized tests than in previous year. For grading purposes, the information gathered by the ODE came from the following categories: Oregon Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (OAKS) test scores for Reading, Writing, Math, and Science, Graduation Rates, and 9th Graders on Track to Graduate. For AHS, each one of these categories improved. By looking at “like
schools” or “comparison schools”, schools that have similar populations and economic advantages as AHS, it’s clear to see that we’re performing at a higher level than they are according to their averages. AHS, according to the state, met overall student participation in reading for the OAKS test. However, we did not meet for participation of “economically disadvantaged students” (a smaller sub-category) on the reading test. Because 0.4% didn’t technically participate the school didn’t pass that category. To make up the essential skill these students participated in a reading lab and submitted work samples. Since they did not, however, retake and pass the actual OAKS test, it’s not recorded. The federal government is inflexible on this standpoint, and automatically dropped AHS down a level when 100% participation was not met. The school has since gone through an appeal process with the Oregon Department of Education. However, the ODE was unbudgeable on this technicality. Two key points of irony are: 1. Next year (2015) the OAKS test will be replaced by a new test; the Smarter Balanced Assessment (SBA). 2. Having received a rank that is artificially low, AHS next year will likely be ranked higher, showing “growth”. This kind of trend is common when schools receive a lower score than normal and then receive a higher score the following year.
Percentage of Ashland students who passed the OAKS test
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the rating AHS was given by the State of Oregon
Oregon Department of Educatrion Oregon Department of Education (ODE)
by Eyeballs Ellie Stanek
by Petrified Payton Onesti
The time of year for masks, costumes, and fright is upon us, and with Trick-or-treating is a timeless tradition and the best part about Halloween. Who doesn’t love running around in costumes and getting free candy? Some this comes a controversial question; When are we too old to trick-or-treat? I think that only little kids are allowed to trick-or-treat, but I think the activbelieve that teenagers shouldn’t trick-or-treat, for various reasons. Halloween ity can be extended to teenagers too. Trick-or-treating creates memories at is always a favored holiday, for kids. I mean, who doesn’t want to indulge in any age and you should never feel reluctant or too old to do something that makes you happy! “I think that you can’t really ever outgrow hanging out with unlimited, free candy? Now, the key word here is kid. Once you hit 13 years friends, doing crazy things, or eating absurd amounts of candy,” says Kaleb old, you’re not someone who needs to dress up in costume and run the streets Trunnell, a junior at Ashland High School. in search of the house that provides the biggest, best candy bars. Grow up, A trick-or-treating teen shouldn’t just drag their feet door to door, dressed teenagers. You probably have money to buy yourself a king-size Snickers bar, in sweatpants and a t-shirt. You should be in the spirit of Halloween, dressed up, and enthusiastically saying “trick-or-treat!” I don’t think adults will mind anyways. My freshman year, I made the mistake of trick-or-treating, so I can handing out candy to polite trick-or-treating teens. “Yeah, I think it’s fun and tell you from experience that it is just not the same. There is no fun in trickit should make you feel like a kid again. Just don’t take all the candy for youror-treating when you get dirty stares from moms (who are out with their self. Let the kids get candy first, and be nice to the real kids.” says Amy Corey, children) on every street corner. When I say dirty, I mean extremely disapa senior at AHS. I encourage teens to trick-or-treat, just remember to have good morals when out on the town because you’re around little kids who look proving. It’s a bit of an overreaction on their part, but it is what it is and there’s up to you. If trick-or-treating teens act responsibly, all they’re doing is having no changing their minds. fun. Some cities in Virginia, such as Richmond, have laws forbidding adolesConsider the teenagers who plan their costumes carefully and get excited to trick-or-treat, just to be shut down by friends who tell them they’re uncool. cents above age 12 from trick-or-treating. The reasoning behind the law is “If my son still wants to trick-or-treat this year, will his friends be allowed that constituents (mostly single moms and senior citizens) were frightened to go with him…or will he have to hit the sidewalks alone, in a world where by teenagers standing on their porch on Halloween night. When I asked my many keepers of the candy will judge him not on the volume of his Halloween mom how she felt about it, she agreed and stated that most other moms feel spirit, but the size of his shoes? The kids are asking me for a piece of candy, not a piece of my liver. What’s the big deal?” says Megan Francis, a blogger. the same way. Opening your door to a little prince or princess is one thing, but When someone comes to your door on Halloween night, try to keep an open seeing a six foot tall teenage boy in a mask outside your house is another. mind. Don’t be that one house that didn’t give out candy to a certain type of a I don’t think we need to have a law enforced to keep young adults from trick-or-treater. Why discourage teens from trick-or-treating on Halloween? trick-or-treating, but they should know well enough that no one in their right Are you really going to judge the size of the child as they walk up to your doorstep? mind is going to look at them and go out of their way to purchase their favorHalloween should become more and more fun each year! Costumes ite candy bar. Every year at my house we have at least a couple teenagers show become more in depth and personalized. You get to spend time with peers, up at the door in their casual clothes, and that makes my blood boil. Not only without a guardian walking around with you. Another great advantage to being a trick-or-treating teen, is are they eating candy that we knowing which neighborhood bought for children, but they’re gives the most candy and the completely defeating the purpose biggest candy bars. Most of all, of Halloween! Dressing in reguyou’re reliving your childhood memories. Keep the little kid lar clothes is practically mocking inside you alive. Halloween is the holiday altogether. Trickthe one night to be completely or-treating in middle school is immature. socially acceptable, but as little You may be a couple feet taller than the other trick-or-treaters, ones get older it can start to feel but isn’t Halloween all about a bit wrong, especially if they are acting silly and pretending to be unenthusiastic or underdressed. someone you’re not? I think that all houses should be accepting Save the candy for the younger of any trick-or-treater, no matter kids because they will soon, like the age. Go out and enjoy your you, be far too old for traditional Halloween night the way you Halloween festivities. want to! created by Freaky Frankie Mora
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying By Cackling Christine Impara
We all know that in order to become successful in any field the secret is hard work and perseverance… But is there a shortcut? As it happens, there is! And this fall Ashland High School’s theatre department is going to show you how. How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying follows the story of a young window-washer, J. Pierrepont Finch, trying to make it in the business world. “How to Succeed” first premiered on Broadway in 1961 and took home seven Tony awards in 1962. Director Jeremy Johnson guides the cast of Ashland High School’s production through the ups and downs of the business world in this wildly entertaining farce.
There will be a preview on Wednesday, November 5 @ 7:30 p.m.; the cost is $10. Thursday-Saturday, November 6, 7, 8 and 13, 14, 15 begin @ 7:30 p.m. The two Sunday Matinees on November 9 and 16 begin @ 2 p.m. General tickets are $15 each and for students under 18 /seniors over 65 tickets are $10 each. available with all general and student/ senior tickets at www.showtix4u.com. Toll free ticket order is 1-866-967-8167. For group sales information call 541482-8771
Lily Rider-Stage Manager Stage management is a big job, a job that many are not aware of because the work of a stage manager is entirely behind the scenes. How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying is the first show that junior Lily Rider has stage managed. To her it is everything she anticipated and more. Rider was drawn to technical theatre after she auditioned and was not cast for a show; she then fell in love with tech and plans to dedicate he life to it. Rider certainly has dedicated plenty of her life to this show; by the time the play closes Rider estimates she will have spent around 500 hours working on it, but she has no complaint. “It’s a lot of work, but it’s really fun and the cast and crew are all beautiful people and I enjoy working with them,” she says. Jonathon Connolly-Actor (J. Pierrepont Finch) J. Pierrepont Finch, a lowly window-washer, changes to a big business tycoon in this comedy. This dynamic character is played by none other than sophomore Jonathan Connolly. Theatre-goers may have seen Connolly last year as the Emcee in Cabaret or D’artagnon in The Three Musketeers. Connolly is a method actor and has really focused on stepping into Finch’s shoes in preparation for the show; he even started to wear his hair in the style of the period. Finch’s journey is one of ambition but questionable morality, Connolly claims to see traits of himself within the role of Finch and tries to reflect that onstage. To him this show represents “A fine line between conformity and doing your own thing” and both he (and Finch) intend to walk that line together. Jeremy Johnson-Director
For the past 20 years, Ashland High School theatre, in partnership with OSF has established a tradition of excellence within the department. Last winter, AHS’s production of Cabaret was directed by OSF company member Jeremy Johnson, who will also be guiding the cast of How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying this season. Johnson has always loved this show and believes it has valuable points to make and an abundance of satire. He hopes that audiences will “laugh and tap their feet and continue to support theatre at AHS”. But you may still be wondering: how do you succeed in business without really trying? According to Johnson “If you’re Finch you lie and cajole and flirt your way to the top” but even he isn’t sure, so all you aspiring business men/women will just have to see the show and find out!
What are You Afraid of? by Impish Ia Balbuena and Wicked Wyatt Thomson-Sipporen Everyone is afraid of something. Needles, spiders, and Mr. Wolff ’s math tests are just a few common, or so to say, rational fears of the general population here at AHS. Although most people have a few understandable fears, others live with fears that can only be described as outlandish or even laughable. Such fears are known as irrational fears. Irrational fears are guessed to be resultants of environmental and genetic factors, but the extent to which these phobias are understood is still limited. In the spirit of Halloween, Rogue News explored some of the strangest fears known to man: Friggatriskaidekaphobia This tongue twister describes a fear of Friday the thirteenth. Although the origin of “Friday the thirteenth” is a bit foggy, it has long been known that both Friday and the number thirteen are “unlucky.” The Stress Management Center and Phobia Institute in Asheville North Carolina reports that 17-21 million people in the U.S alone are affected by this phobia- some are so petrified that they refuse to leave the house. As a result, an estimated $800 to $900 million in business is lost on this day. Pogonophobia Deriving for the Greek word “pogono,” meaning beard, Pogonophobia is the name given to those with a paralyzing fear of beards. This strange phobia is most-likely caused by crippling traumas that somehow involved a beard. Arachibutyrophobia This is the fear of peanut butter sticking to the roof of your mouth. Though it may be understandable if one had a traumatic experience such as choking on a glob of peanut butter, this fear goes as far as causing someone to go (pea)nuts whenever peanut butter touches the roof of their mouth. Geniophobia The fear of chins. Chins come in all shapes and sizes- small chins, large chins, square chins, round chins, double chins, and worst of all, scary chins. People who have acquired this phobia most likely have an obsessive personality. This means that they are fascinated by beautiful chins and, as you may have guessed, utterly horrified of disfigured or otherwise unattractive chins. Throughout history, fears have done a pretty swell job of keeping us alive. Fears of enormous animals, high up places, swords, and guns have undoubtedly saved countless lives of people who would have otherwise plunged to their death or been eaten. The same argument can not be made for the fear of fridays, beards, chins, or peanut butter unfortunately. However, even though these fears are a bit more... tame than lions, tigers, and bears, it is important to bemindful of everybody’s fears and respect them no matter how irrational.
Things That Go Bump on the Silver Screen by Awful Amora McConnell and Jumpscare Johnathan Clark By definition, horror is a genre that plays with the audience’s primal fears in order to elicit a negative emotional reaction from its viewers. We as a society thrive off of our own fear, and because of this, horror movies continue to have a special place in our society. Developing the fear factor in films was a slow process though. Talk to your parents and grandparents, and they will agree that the horror movies of their generation were absolutely, bloodcurdling; however, as a teenager watching the very same movies, we laugh at their absolute lack of terror. The Execution of Mary Stuart, made by Thomas Edison in 1895, was the first official horror movie to be produced. Horror films remained relatively short until 1920, when The Cabinet of Doctor Caligari, was released. By today’s standards, this tale of a somnambulist with dark visions is considered to be quite dry; however, it set a tone for the future of extended horror movies. Not long after in 1922, the first vampire film Nosferatu was released. Just like The Cabinet of Doctor Caligari, Nosferatu was a silent film, all dialogue being text on the screen. Freaks produced in 1932, was a film about the performers in a traveling carnival. The director, Tod Browning had joined the carnival as a young boy, and his goal for the film, was to show the world that people they called freaks should be accepted as people. Although it seems like an obscure movie, many people are more familiar with the newer TV show it is thought to have inspired; American Horror Story with their new season, Freak Show. The 1930’s was a prime-decade for creature-horror, when classics like Frankenstein, The Mummy, and King Kong were produced. However, after much success, the horror film industry slowed down due to WWI. In the 50’s, Invasion of the Body Snatchers helped emerge a whole new brand of horror. Creature from the Black Lagoon also made during this time period, was a prime example of studios experimenting with makeup and mechanical effects. The 1960’s was when horror films had their breakthrough, and the Alfred Hitchcock film Psycho was released, following the inn-keeper Norman Bates, and the fugitive woman who takes refuge at his hotel for the night. This movie’s storyline was unique for its time, but now proves to influence many horror films in history. Later, it too developed into a modern day TV show called Bates Motel. Alongside these influential films, Night of the Living dead was released, becoming one of the greatest zombie films, because of its unprecedented suspense. The 70’s proved to be another eventful decade for horror. The Exorcist showed a different side to this type of movie, delving into the psychological side of the genre, instead of the gory aspect that most modern exorcist movies portray. It follows the tale of a woman’s daughter becomes possessed, and the effects it has on the mother’s emotions. who As well as Texas Chainsaw Massacre, a terrifying slasher movie based on a true murder tale. Fitting with the upcoming holiday, the first Halloween movie was produced depicting the life of a young boy with no sense of consequence, and his escape from the mental hospital. These movies showed a common theme: the loss of sanity. The next few decades presented improvement for the horror genre. Vampires became more modern, serial killers got more creative, and the plots became more elaborate. Dolls, clowns, and the corruption of childhood innocence became common in films such as Child’s Play and It. Children of the Corn included as well, being a film about kids taking over a town by slaughtering the adults within it. Nightmare on Elm Street brought with it, an intense insomnia as we see nightmares become reality. Evil Dead was a low budget horror that ended up being worth the watch because of its comical value. The Sixth Sense, the story of a young boy who sees the dead spirits walking among people. Also, American Psycho representing how a person’s social class will allow them to get away with more, due to the importance of reputation. The Blair Witch Project was the first film to use the documentary technique, making the feeling more realistic. This showed up later in many movies, the most famous being Paranormal Activity. After the 20th century, very few movies were made that could be labeled as groundbreaking, most likely because a lot of ideas are taken, so the newest films feel repetitive. However, Insidi ous was a movie that brought in a new concept proving creativity can still exist. If you trace the evolution of horror, you can find the truly fascinating improvement of its production.
Top 13 Horror movies
by Evil Em Loewenstein Around the world, October is recognized as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. During October, different organizations promote awareness of the disease through various campaigns. Most of us are probably reminded of the Susan G. Kommen 3-day, a 60-mile fundraising walk to honor the people who have suffered or are suffering from breast cancer. There are also a number of other runs and walks in which to take part. But how important is awareness? Almost everyone knows someone who has been affected by breast cancer. Over 220,000 women are diagnosed in the United States every year, and of those women, around 40,000 die. In comparison, only a little over 2,150 men are diagnosed annually. Chances are, most students on campus know someone who has had breast cancer. Ashland High’s Sheila Holtey, who works in the Main Office, has also had the disease. “I was diagnosed in 2007,” she said. After having a mammogram Holtey on her (an x-ray picture used trip to India with to check for breast her fellow cancer cancer) and then surviors. later an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), she found she had ductal cell carcinoma. After chemotherapy and sur-
gery, Holtey was able to recover. Recently, Holtey went to India with other cancer survivors for two weeks. She did volunteer work in the mornings and sightseeing during the day. She also worked with a cancer organization to learn about the perception of illnesses in different countries and make connections. “It was a gift to go,” she said. “It was a humbling experience.” Holtey is one of many women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer. Among women, breast cancer is the most common cancer and the second most common cause of death, and one in eight women are diagnosed with the disease in their lifetimes. Though no one knows what causes breast cancer, there are some known risk factors. For example, age is an influence, with risk of getting the disease increasing as a person gets older. People
with a history of breast cancer in their family are at higher risk, and a person who has had breast cancer before is at a higher risk of developing it again. Symptoms of breast cancer include swelling of the breast; irritated, red, or scaly skin; breast pain; and nipple discharge. Though these symptoms could have other causes, people who experience these indicators should talk to their doctors. People should also take screening tests every so often. Early detection tests save thousands of lives per year by allowing those with cancer to be treated before their conditions can get too severe. During October, it’s important to raise awareness of this disease, especially when so many of those with breast cancer are family and friends. It’s good to buy merchandise to support the organizations trying to help people with breast cancer, but be careful! Some organizations give very little of the money they raise to researching a cure or aiding those who are currently being treated. If you donate money, make sure your charity is putting your dollars to good use. Holtey hard at work in the AHS main office.
photos by Spooky Spencer Hills and Sheila Holtey
by Lurking Lucas Searcy Establishing a safe place for the Queer Community is something Ashland has strived to accomplish. One of the most vibrant, exciting ways is through a parade. Every year for the past four years, Southern Oregon Pride (SOPride) has put on a parade to raise awareness for all who fall under the new all-inclusive term “Queer”. The word Queer is used to keep stereotypes out of the picture. What is the SOPride parade? The Southern Oregon Pride parade is an event that supports equality. This includes, but is not limited to gay marriage, salary differences, acceptance for all, gender roles in society, and other things Queer related. The parade is one of many parts of the effort to reach equality. “We have done a lot in the way of equality, but we still have a long way to go.” says Evan Peck, Volunteer at SOPride. Ashland High School has already taken the first steps down this path; Jackson Richmond, Brielle Preskenis, and the Leadership class turned the tides when gender neutral changes to
the Homecoming Court were finalized. “Acceptance in the High School is only made possible by the students. Teachers can preach equality and acceptance, but it won’t make a difference unless the students get involved,” QSA Member Nicole Sagal states. Students found a solution to a problem by means of acceptance and awareness. This year, the parade itself was passionate, colorful, and prideful. The only thing lacking however was outside support spectators. “It seemed like there were more people in the parade than in the audience,” Peck states. The idea of raising awareness, especially through a parade, can only be effective if there are people to receive the message. High School students are encouraged more than others to attend such events because they are the next passionate generation ready to spark change in society. Stay loud and stay proud, Ashland High!
photos by Spooky Spencer Hills
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by Jabberwocky Jessie Harrower
5,203: total number of road miles traveled by water polo
5: number of severe injuries on JV & Varsity boys soccer combined
90: number of goals scored by JV and Varsity girls soccer combined
14: the number of interceptions for
the football team (7 belonging to Theo Whitcomb)
32: the lowest recorded
temperature (in degrees) of water during crew.
748: the number of kills that Varsity volleyball has had
6: the number of months it takes to perfect one competitive cheer routine
160,234: total PR seconds
conquered by the cross country team
A year ago, the idea for a new tion of the funds needed, but it isn’t turf field in the football stadium nearly enough for the entire project. would have been considered ludiAshland High School has been asking crous. That is, until Ashland High local businesses and corporations to School alumnus Jeremy Guthrie make contributions, as well as exploroffered AHS a $650,000 grant to help ing advertisement possibilities to transform the mucky old football raise the additional money needed. field into a shiny new synthetic turf One major issue that has already masterpiece. arisen is whether or not the existArtificial turf, or ing field area can be commonly called Asexpanded to accomtroTurf, is a surface of modate an official size synthetic fibers made soccer pitch. “The to look like natural main issue is money,” grass. Although the Ashland High School’s primary function of athletic director, Karl the field would be for Kemper,explains. In sports, it could also order to house a full be used by P.E. classes sized soccer field, year round. The field Kemper says that the could also be rented visitors’ bleachers would out to members of the need to be relocated and community to generate another $200,000 would revenue for the school. - Field of Dreams be necessary for the In terms of money, extra 3,600 square feet the building process of surface area. for the field is very expensive and will On average, Ashland High School cost around $1 million dollars. The spends a total of $20,000 on paint field would be built by placing the and water for the grass playing fields, multiple layers of gravel and sand, and another $10,000 on maintenance which are covered by a protective every year. A turf field would signifilayer of rubber that rests just beneath cantly reduce expenses. “[The field] the carpeted surface. On top, the turf could be used 24 hours a day, seven will have an inlay of small pieces of days a week, and by the entire comrubber to imitate actual dirt while munity,” Kemper added. The benefits running on the field. of a synthetic turf field are endless. A $650,000 grant is a huge por-
“If you build it, they will come.”
Clara Honsinger: A Champion is Born! by Nefarious Natasha Pinney
Every person starts out the same way. Everyone learns to put their pants on the same way, one leg at a time. So then, what makes a champion so different? Determination. Senior Clara Honsinger is the image of determination. Starting the summer after her sophomore year, Honsinger became an avid cyclist. She had always been keen on staying in shape by running and biking with her dad, but after a small road race in White City (where she took first place) she fell in love with the sport. “That moment was like, I’m hooked,” Honsinger expressed. Since then she has fully committed herself to training everyday and going to as many races as possible. One of the things Honsinger feel most passionate about is building her own bikes. “You’re using your bike every day, you’re beating it up, things are getting shifted around. As a cyclist, you really need to be able to work on that and to fix it,” Honsinger states. She has made almost every bike she has used and believes it is one of the most essential parts to biking. Few Ashland High School students know of Honsinger’s amazing talent, and those who do, know it because she won first place in the Mt Ashland Hill climb. Although that race was significant to her because she was competing against the fifteen year champion, and one of her personal inspirations Jenny Slawta, it wasn’t one of her most resounding moments. It was actually on a
Photos by Clara Honsinger
much smaller scale compared to some of the many other Portland competitions she has competed in. In the end, Honsinger beat Slawta by the same margins in which Slawta beat her the year before. This past summer Honsinger drove to Portland practically every weekend to compete in races with her team Upper Echelon. Also, from July 2 to July 6, she was lucky enough to compete in the Junior Nationals in Madison, Wisconsin. The cost of the trip and competition was high, so Honsinger reached out for help in raising the money. Within two weeks she had raised $2,010 and was ready to compete with this money generously donated by her supporters. Out of the three events, she placed fifth in the road race, seventh in the Criterium (a race composed of a specific number of laps on a couple blocks of closed off city streets), but unfortunately she took a wrong turn in her time trial and got disqualified from that event. “I can say I’m happy with that result, but I’m not 100% satisfied. It’s going to push me to go back next year and try again,” Honsinger admits. For this girl there is no quitting! On her way to becoming a professional one day, Honsinger is one of the most determined girls around. She sure is a champion, a force to be reckoned with!
by Mummified Mimi Schaefer-Sharp
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Since most have forgotten the meaning of an unexciting nutrition label, Rogue News decided to compare the contents of the Pumpkin Spice Latte (PSL) to other foods with the same nutritional value. The latte’s 150mg of caffeine, equivalent to 5 cans of CocaCola, is a perfect way to start a groggy Monday. While slurping down the creamy potion, consumers may not even need breakfast for they are drinking 380 calories, equal to a McDouble burger from McDonalds. The 50mg of cholesterol (16.67% of your daily intake) in the PSL is the same as 10 strips of delicious, crisp bacon. Like a little butter in your morning brew? Because 1 tablespoon of solid butter is equivalent to the coffee’s 13g of total fat. The sodium content of two Lay’s potato chip bags is the same as the 240mg of sodium found in the “coffee.” Considering the PSL doesn’t contain any pumpkin and therefore no fiber, it’s odd that it contains 14g of protein, comparable to 3 hard-boiled eggs. And with Halloween just around the corner, what’s wrong with consuming another 49g of sugar? Because just 3 spoons of sugar helps the pumpkin spice go down, in the most delightful way!
by Atrocious Allayana Darrow and Angry Abigail Mizera
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