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Texas A&M will host 15 separate in-person commencement ceremonies in Reed Arena for fall graduation.

A&M releases fall graduation plans Fall commencement to take place over five days with 15 total ceremonies, added COVID-19 precautions By Aubrey Vogel @aubrey_vogel

mid the COVID-19 pandemic, fall graduation will be held in person with 15 different commencement ceremonies. The ceremonies will take place on Dec. 9, 10, 11, 17 and 18, with each day having three ceremonies; at 9 a.m., 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. The ceremonies will be a blend of in-person and video elements, and will preserve student involvement. Associate Vice President of External Affairs Chad Wootton said the total number of graduates is estimated to be just under 5,100 for the College Station campus. “The events are socially distanced,”

Wootton said. “It will be somewhere [between] 325 [to] 340 degree candidates on the floor of Reed Arena [at each ceremony].” Audience attendance at graduation will be limited to allow for proper social distancing. Due to the restricted number of patrons inside the venue, each graduate will be given six tickets that they can use for guests. Those in attendance must wear a face mask for the entirety of the ceremony. “Seating areas for attendees will be clearly marked in order to maintain safe physical distancing. Guests may sit together in groups of no more than six,” a press release from the provost read. “Ushers will be available to assist with seating.” There will be no procession of candidates as students will report to their assigned seat prior to the ceremony. After students walk the stage, they will exit Reed Arena with their guests to reduce the amount of people leaving at the conclusion of the ceremony. Students will receive their diploma tube on stage but will receive their diploma by mail at a later date.

“Everyone won’t sit there for the duration of the ceremony. Once their name is called they will walk the stage and they will be free to leave,” Wootton said. “Our idea [with guests leaving at the time of the graduate] we are thinning the departure grouping around exits rather than if we leave all at the same time.” Degree candidates have a choice to walk this semester or wait until the spring for the make-up ceremony. This allows an alternative option for those that have health concerns or feel safer waiting. Wootton said the president and Office of the Provost felt as if they should make their best effort to have the ceremony. “There is still a fondness for having the [in-person] ceremony as a cumulation of their studies, whether it be an understudies or graduate or doctoral or professional program, where their families can be a part of it,” Wootton said. “We are very hopeful and we think we have learned a lot about how to manage social gatherings and with GRADUATION ON PG. 3

Aggies remain thankful despite difficult year Thanksgiving break offers many students reprieve from coursework By Jessica Le @jxssicalx With only a few days remaining until the start of Thanksgiving Break, students are ready to go back home and celebrate the holiday with their friends and family. The final day of class is Tuesday, Nov. 24, with Thanksgiving following on Thursday, Nov. 26. Students share what they have been most grateful for as they reflect on this semester as well as what they look forward to on Thanksgiving Day. As Thanksgiving is officially the first break of the fall semester, English sophomore Sarabeth Erdner said she feels as though she is now able to hit pause on this difficult semester. “I am so thankful for my professors [who] have all been understanding with everything I am going through. There is a lot happening in my life right now, and with [COVID-19] on top of it all and juggling classes, getting away THANKFUL ON PG. 2

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back and play and compete well,” Fisher said. “I always felt revenge clouds your thinking, and you have to base things on what you have now and what you can do.” Fisher said LSU’s overall athleticism stands out the most to him in preparing for Saturday. “Their [defensive] ends can rush, tight ends are so athletic and their receivers are big and strong,” Fisher said. “I don’t think there is one area that jumps out at you. What jumps out at you is the team and their overall

Sexual assault is a prevalent issue on college campuses across the nation according to womenhealth.gov Texas A&M is included with the most recent offense reported on Nov. 11. A&M and the Bryan-College Station community provide an abundance of resources for sexual assault victims, along with resources for response and preventative measures. University Police Department Lieutenant Bobby Richardson gave his insight on how to actively be aware of possible sexual harassment incidents. “We obviously don’t want these situations to occur, but in a population this size it can happen,” Richardson said. “If you see something, say something. Be cautious, trust your instincts and be aware of your surroundings. You can’t do any of those things if you’re on your phone or have earbuds in, so really pay attention to what’s going on around you. If something doesn’t seem right, it probably isn’t, so that’s when you want to call the police immediately.” To reduce campus-wide cases, Richardson said raising awareness and practicing preventative measures are vital steps to take. “If you’re going to go out at night, go out with a group of friends and stick together,”

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The Aggies defeated the South Carolina Gamecocks 48-3 in their last game before the Tennessee and Ole Miss games were postponed.

Aggies coming off of unanticipated break following COVID-19 positives By Meghan Sharber @meghan_olivia02 For the first time since a record-breaking seven-overtime win over the Tigers in 2018, LSU returns to Kyle Field to face No. 5 Texas A&M on Saturday, Nov. 28. The last time the Aggies saw the field was on Nov. 7 against South Carolina, which resulted in a 48-3 win. Due to positive

COVID-19 tests and subsequent quarantines, A&M’s matchups against Tennessee on Nov. 14 and Ole Miss on Nov. 21 are rescheduled. A&M coach Jimbo Fisher said 2020 has been an adverse year for the team, but the Aggies are trying to embrace it. “We did the best we could… guys are excited to get back to play against a talented LSU team,” Fisher said. Despite coming off a 50-7 loss to the Tigers last season, Fisher said A&M is not pursuing revenge this weekend. “Anytime you get beat, you want to go

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size, speed and athleticism.” With a 3-3 overall record, junior quarterback Myles Brennan leads the Tigers with 1,112 passing yards. Sophomore running back Tyrion Davis-Price leads with 349 rushing yards and junior wide receiver Terrace Marshall Jr. leads with 597 receiving yards. A&M sophomore running back Isaiah Spiller said the unanticipated break gave him some time to heal and he is “100 percent” healthy heading into Saturday’s matchup. “We prepared really well this week and I feel like we won’t have any drop-off this week and will play just like we were before,” Spiller said.

from it all for even just a short time will be a chance to breathe again,” Erdner said. “For Thanksgiving, my family and I are road tripping to Destin, Florida. We will be just [at] the beach [with] no schedule to stick to.” Sarah Gaucher, university studies junior, said she will most likely be using this extended break as a way to advance in her studies before finals week approaches. “I am going to have to do work through Thanksgiving to ensure I am prepared for finals,” Gaucher said. “Although I am not going to be able to 100 percent remove myself from school, I am excited to have some normalcy in the craziness that has been 2020. I’m looking forward to spending time at home and being able to escape the craziness this year has [brought].” Similarly, international studies senior Lucas Mendoza said he will reserve

“We prepared really well this week and I feel like we won’t have any drop off this week and will play just like we were before.” ISAIAH SPILLER, SOPHOMORE RUNNING BACK

Over six games, senior quarterback Kellen Mond has accumulated 1,468 passing yards. Spiller leads with 643 rushing yards and sophomore running back Ainias Smith leads with 312 receiving yards. Smith said he and Spiller compliment each other very well and it is the best of both worlds. “Isaiah and I are definitely two different people,” Smith said. “He can definitely get the game going and I can come back and do the exact same thing.” Fisher said this matchup against LSU is an important game the Aggies are taking seriously. “It will always get your attention because of who they are and what they’ve accomplished,” Fisher said. “Getting LSU off of this break makes it better and easier to get going.” A&M will face the Tigers on Nov. 28 at Kyle Field. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m., and the game will be televised on ESPN.

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UPD CONTINUED Richardson said. “Watch your drinks, and don’t take drinks from people you don’t know. Make sure you leave as a group, don’t ever leave or walk through campus by yourself.” Victim Services Coordinator Kristen Brunson, also with UPD, outlined the steps one should take after a sexual assault incident occurs, and said medical attention should be the first priority. “If a victim can get a forensic exam we want them to do that first, their health and well being needs to come first,” Brunson said. “If they go to a hospital they’ll get connected to a lot more resources as well as making sure their medical needs are getting taken care of. After that, they can contact law enforcement.” There are various resources in addition to Bryan-College Station law enforcement agencies to help aid victims after assault incidents, such as the Brazos Valley Sexual Assault Resource Center. Provided contacts for victim resources can be found at brazoscountytx.gov. “Anything after a medical exam and contacting law enforcement would be

some time over the break to complete the remainder of his course load. “Semester breaks are a good opportunity to catch up on school work and try to get ahead before the finals crunch, so I’ll try not to waste the opportunity,” Mendoza said. “Hopefully, I can balance school work and spending time with friends and family.” Nevertheless, Mendoza said this does not necessarily dampen his excitement for the plans he has for Thanksgiving. “On Thanksgiving Day, my uncle is going to deep fry a turkey, which should be a lot of fun. Watching some football will also be a big plus,” Mendoza said. “I hope the day is full of catching up. In past semesters, I would usually have a couple open weekends to go visit my extended family. That hasn’t happened as much this semester, [so] I am grateful for an open couple of days where I can spend time with [them].” In addition to the break, Gaucher said she is also thankful that she has

been able to remain alongside a supportive group of people. “I am grateful for my friends who I have been able to trek this difficult year with,” Gaucher said. “I think that having others around you who are going through the same challenging times helps make the work and effort more doable.” Mendoza said he believes the pandemic has truly reminded people the importance of developing and maintaining close relationships. “Quarantine... made me rethink how I wanted to spend my time during my senior year,” Mendoza said. “Ultimately, while I still want to do well in school, I have tried to set aside more time to be with friends. I have been told by a professor that in 40 years time, all that we will really matter from school are the lasting relationships that we have built. I am grateful for the friendships that I have gained this semester.”

access to support services they might need,” Brunson said. “University Police agency, College Station Police agency and Bryan Police agency all have victim services, as well as county and district attorneys. So if the victim is comfortable with that, those services can connect to them for more resources outside the criminal justice system, as far as mental health and other needs.” Brunson said resources for victims are plentiful, particularly for those who may be uncertain about coming forward to report an incident. “I always encourage anyone who may be apprehensive to come forward to speak to [Brazos Valley] Sexual Assault Resource Center’s 24-hour hotline,” Brunson said. “They can always call that hotline and get more information if it’s after hours. If they’re still unsure what to do, the [hotline’s] advocates can walk them through their different reporting options to help support that victim decide what decision to make. If they’re still questioning to make a law enforcement report or not, they can also come talk to me at Victim Services.” With resources like the Stand Up workshop and the Green Dot program, Brunson said there are multiple ways

for the campus community to educate themselves about the realities of sexual assault. “One resource that enhances A&M’s response is the Green Dot Program, which is a bystander intervention training to educate students, staff and faculty how to be a bystander and intervene before you see something happening. We need to take our part as an Aggie community to step in if you see something and know who to call,” Brunson said. “I am also a facilitator for the Stand Up workshop, which educates the community how to have trauma informed conversations with someone who’s experienced power based personal violence.” These programs give the Aggie community an accessible way to learn strategies to respond to sexual assault incidents, along with providing tools for active listening and resources in the community to delegate incidents to people who can help, Brunson said. Information for complainants, respondents, witnesses and reporters can be located on A&M’s Title IX site, or reach out to Jennifer Smith, J.D., Texas A&M’s Title IX officer, for any questions about Title IX or compliance efforts regarding sexual harassment.

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brought my clothes from college and high school,” Sustaita said. “It was such a hit that I’ve continued to bring them out.” The stores themselves have as much history as the items for sale inside. Buchanan said he renovated Corner of Time Antiques Mall in 2003 to reflect the time period when it was originally built. “We took the store back to 1909,” Buchanan said. “With the exception of the front doors, awning and ceiling fans, everything is original to the building.” While each business owner runs their store differently, each said they enjoy their work. For Buchanan, he said his main motivation is a longing for knowledge of each piece’s background. “The different types of pieces of history I’ve been able to either see, hold in my hand, explore [or] research,” Buchanan said. “I’ve held several documents signed by Sam Houston in my hands.”

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The Corner of Time Antique Mall and Soda Shop is located in Downtown Bryan.

Treasure hunting in Downtown Bryan Antique, resale store in Bryan offers unique look at pieces of history By Jacob Gauthier @StoryweaverJRG Visitors to Downtown Bryan looking for something out-of-the-ordinary can find a host of resale and antique stores waiting to be explored. Downtown Bryan is a popular stop for residents of Bryan-College Station, with everything from boutiques and unique restaurants to the old-fashioned Queen Theatre. There are also numerous resale and antique stores scattered throughout the downtown area. One of these stores, Corner of Time An-

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tiques Mall, has 4,800 square feet of available retail space, giving the mall plenty of room to house the items its clients put up for sale. Owner Buck Buchanan said the clients who sell from the building find their products in a variety of ways. “They go to estate sales, they buy online, they go to state auctions [and] they stop in other places as they’re traveling,” Buchanan said. Robin Kenney, co-owner of Bird’s Nest Gift and Antiques, said she and her family members select their items personally. “We find our merchandise at estate sales, yard sales [and] flea markets,” Kenney said. “We find treasures, bring them back, clean them up and hopefully [are] able to resell them for a small profit.”

Buying pre-owned furniture has become popular with younger crowds who are more focused on sustainability and finding unique items. Kenney said mid-20 to 40-year-olds are specifically buying antique furniture en masse. “They’re buying furniture that’s good quality wood, and they’re appreciating it because they can’t go to a furniture store and buy that,” Kenney said. “[If you have] an antique piece that’s already been here for 100 years [and] you take care of it, it’s going to be here for another 100 years.” Esther Sustaita, the owner of Sweet Repeat Resale, said the college students that shop at her store tend to be more interested in vintage clothes. “College kids started asking me for vintage clothes, and so I went into my attic… and

they still get to walk the stage amid the pandemic. “After waiting four years, I never expected to graduate during a pandemic,” Mondshine said. “So much has changed during 2020 but I’m glad that I’m still able to walk the stage. I hope that we can get through this pandemic soon so others can have the graduation expe-

rience that they have been hoping for since freshman year.” Though the ceremony may look a little different due to health and safety changes, Wootton said the Office of the Provost is doing everything it can to keep a traditional graduation ceremony. “It’s going to be very different, [but] just

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The Corner of Time antique store has over 4,800 square feet of space.

Sustaita said running her store gives her the opportunity to positively influence her customers’ lives. “I really love making people happy,” Sustaita said. “When you bring something to someone that they wouldn’t be able to afford or just don’t want to pay that much for, [it] really brings a lot of happiness to them. That makes my heart swell.”

like 2020, flexibility is the key,” Wootton said. “We will be working to have as many elements that are familiar to Aggie commencements, we have to do those in a different way as everything in 2020 to create a [safe] environment.”

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Texas A&M is set to kick-off against LSU on Saturday, Nov. 28 at 6:00 p.m. in Kyle Field. Kaylee Cogbill — THE BATTALION

By Emily Wedemeyer @emilynwed

No. 5 Texas A&M is scheduled to kick-off against LSU, the unranked reigning national champions, on Saturday, following the Aggies’ two unexpected bye weeks due to COVID-19 quarantine protocols. The last time the Aggies and Tigers met in College Station, the game resulted in a sev-

LSU lacks experience LSU, 3-3, is without 31 players, 14 being starters, of its National Championship roster due to early departures, graduation, transfers and opt-outs. One of the most notable absences for the Tigers includes the No. 1 overall 2020 NFL Draft pick in quarterback Joe Burrow. Junior quarterback Myles Brennan stepped up to fill that role, but suffered an injury in LSU’s loss to Missouri on Oct. 10 and hasn’t seen the field since. Brennan accumulated 1,112 passing yards in the three games he played but has been replaced by freshman quarterback TJ Finley. Finley and the Tigers’ offense survived against South Carolina and Arkansas but will likely struggle against the highly ranked Aggies this week.

Offensive opportunities

The Tigers’ uncharacteristically weak defense will present A&M with a plethora of offensive opportunities. LSU allows an average of 32 points per game which is encouraging for an A&M offense that operates from a balanced playbook and averages 6.71 yards per play and 443.7 per game. Although the Aggies began the season with very few experienced receivers, chemistry between Mond and his receiving corps seems to have developed throughout the six games played. LSU’s defensive players have large assignments this Saturday as they attempt to contain running backs Isaiah Spiller and Ainias Smith, tight end Jalen Wydermeyer and wide receiver Chase Lane who, together, account for 16 of A&M’s 27 touchdowns.

en-overtime win for the maroon and white. This year, A&M is deemed a 12.5-point favorite. Here are five things to watch for as a young LSU team travels to Kyle Field on Saturday, Nov. 28:

A&M’s momentum Prior to the postponement of its last two games, A&M had significant momentum after a four-game win streak, with its only loss this season at the hands of No. 1 Alabama. Senior quarterback Kellen Mond is at the peak of his career and recently became A&M’s all-time leader in passing touchdowns with 68. The Aggies hope to contend for a spot in this year’s College Football Playoffs, and a win over a mediocre LSU team this week is imperative. A&M fans hope to see a healthy and fine-tuned football team after two weeks off, as well as a revival of momentum to finish the season strong.

Defensive vacancy Senior defensive end Micheal Clemons started in A&M’s first five games of the season but left the Arkansas game with an injury and did not see the field in the team’s last game. A&M coach Jimbo Fisher later confirmed Clemons would be out for an extended period of time after undergoing ankle surgery, meaning the team would be without its leader in sacks and tackles. Clemons’ absence creates the opportunity for other defensive players such as DeMarvin Leal and Tyree Johnson to step up and fill the vacancy. The defensive line has proven to be a force to be reckoned with and is expected to continue to dominate the line of scrimmage against LSU as well.

Terrace Marshall Jr. LSU’s junior wide receiver Terrace Marshall Jr. will be a key player to watch for in Saturday’s matchup. The veteran receiver’s elite route, running and playmaking skills have allowed him to accumulate 597 yards, ranking fifth in the SEC, and nine touchdowns this season, as he has become a dependable asset for LSU’s freshman quarterback. A&M’s pass defense has repeatedly revealed vulnerabilities with missed assignments or its inability to create interference and is arguably the Aggies’ biggest area of concern. The maroon and white need to formulate and execute a game plan that will minimize Marshall’s effectiveness and ability to be utilized downfield to ensure victory over the Tigers.

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AROUND THE SEC

A LOOK AT THE CONFERENCE IN WEEK 10

By Ryne Ryskoski @rusty_ryskoski_

SEC football returns this weekend with the fabled Iron Bowl between Alabama and Auburn as the marquee matchup while fellow SEC West schools Ole Miss and Mississippi State duke it out for the annual Egg Bowl. Florida and Georgia, who sit at No. 1 and No. 2 in the SEC East get fa-

vorable matchups against Kentucky and South Carolina, respectively. The SEC announced on Monday that Missouri vs. Arkansas is postponed due to COVID-19, so instead Missouri welcomes Vanderbilt as the Commodores’ rivalry game vs. Tennessee is now postponed.

No. 23 Auburn (5-2) at No. 1 Alabama (7-0)

No. 13 Georgia (5-2) at South Carolina (2-6)

Saturday, Nov. 28 – Bryant-Denny Stadium – Tuscaloosa, Ala. 2:30 p.m. on CBS

Saturday, Nov. 28 – Williams-Brice Stadium – Columbia, S.C. 6:30 p.m. on SEC Network

Once again, Alabama has shown how it’s the best team in the country after a 63-3 walloping of Kentucky this past Saturday. Quarterback Mac Jones didn’t even have to play the whole game as freshman phenom Bryce Young threw for 53 yards and a touchdown. The Crimson Tide displayed its versatile offense, scoring five touchdowns on the ground between four different rushers who combined for 234 yards on 39 carries, an average of six yards per carry. His passing game was also on point as receiver Devonta Smith caught nine passes for 144 yards and a pair of scores. After being tied at halftime against Tennessee, Auburn picked things up and outscored the Volunteers 20-7 in the second half to win 30-17. Tennessee led Auburn in total yards, passing

yards, rushing yards and yards per play, so the Tigers should be concerned about those numbers as they face perhaps the most dynamic offense in the country. Tennessee running back Eric Gray gave Auburn a lot to handle on the ground as he ran for 173 yards on 22 carries — an average of nearly eight yards per carry. This does not bode well for Auburn as it now has to handle a bevy of talented Alabama rushers, including Najee Harris, who has the most touchdowns in the SEC and the second most rushing yards. Expect Alabama to pummel Auburn on the ground and have an efficient passing game as the Crimson Tide inches closer to an eventual SEC Championship matchup with Florida.

Georgia played Mississippi State at home and had one of the weirdest games of the weekend, winning 31-24. Georgia typically shows up well with its ground game, but logged just eight total rushing yards. Thankfully, quarterback J.T. Daniels, making his first start as a Bulldog since transferring from USC, threw for 401 yards and four touchdowns with a 73 percent completion rate. It seems Kirby Smart has found his quarterback until Stetson Bennett recovers from his shoulder injury. Georgia’s defense was wildly off compared to their normal performance, allowing 336 passing yards, which kept Mississippi State in the game. This seems to be an irregularity for

Kirby Smart’s team, and it will likely get its defensive issues fixed over the course of the week. South Carolina, in its first game post-Will Muschamp, went scoreless in the first half as quarterback Collin Hill went 6-of-10 for 39 passing yards. Interim head coach Mike Bobo threw in four-star freshman Luke Doty at the start of the second half, and he provided some offensive consistency as he went 14-of-23 on 130 yards passing and ended up being the team’s leading rusher with 59 yards on 11 carries. However, Georgia is simply too talented for the Gamecocks to keep up with for an entire game. Prediction: Georgia 30, South Carolina 17

Prediction: Alabama 37, Auburn 20

WEEK 10: STAFF PICKS A&M vs. LSU

Saturday, Nov. 28 at 6 p.m. on ESPN

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Even Carole Baskin can’t save these Tigers...

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LSU needs a bad *bleep* to win this game... too bad Addison Rae decommitted

Camryn Lang

Managing Editor @CamrynLang

In 2018 and 2019 we played the Tigers. With their 2020 record, it looks like we’ll be playing a couple of stray cats.

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LSU is the better team ! Official sources stated that is false or misleading.

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GET A FREE COVID-19 TEST WEEK OF NOV. 23 - NOV. 27

Texas A&M is asking ALL students to get a free COVID-19 test on campus. With cases spiking in the U.S., Texas, and within our campus community, you can get a quick, free test to keep yourself and others safe.

AGGIE EXPRESS COMMONS

OUTDOOR KIOSK

RUDDER FOUNTAIN OUTDOOR KIOSK

WEST CAMPUS OUTDOOR KIOSK

STUDENT REC CENTER

WHITE CREEK COMMUNITY CENTER MOBILE TESTING VAN

STUDENT REC CENTER

MOBILE TESTING VAN WHITE CREEK COMMUNIT Y CENTER 667 W CAMPUS BLVD.

187 CORRINGTON DRIVE, COURTS 5 & 6 SOUTH SIDE (GEORGE BUSH DRIVE)

WALK-UP, NO APPOINTMENT

Wednesday, Nov. 25 | 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 24 | 7 a.m. - 2 p.m.

MAROON OR BLUE OUTDOOR KIOSKS AGGIE EXPRESS COMMONS Southside Residence Halls | 676 Lubbock St. WEST CAMPUS Between Biochemistry/Biophysics and Wehner buildings RUDDER FOUNTAIN BY APPOINTMENT Tuesday, Nov. 24 | 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Open to the public Wednesday, Nov. 25 | 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 27 | 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.