February 2019

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EPHS NEWS MAGAZINE

February 2019 | Vol. 58 | No. 3

CONTENTS

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TABLE OF CONTENTS POLICIES MISSION STATEMENT The Eyrie strives to be an accurate, informatory and entertaining publication for the students and faculty of Eden Prairie High School, Eden Prairie MN. LETTERS The Eyrie encourages all students and faculty to share their views with the school.

All letters must be signed, however, names may be withheld in certain situations. Once recieved, the Eyrie reserves the right to edit letters for length and content.

LETTER FROM THE EDITORS In this issue the Eyrie Staff dives deep into the new and improved CORE. We explore student opinions of CORE while also analyzing the statistics of grade fluctuation during first semester’s trial run. We are also highlighting a spectacular gallery of vans footwear for our cover story. The students of EPHS are known for showcasing their individuality and creativity through fashion. The variety of Vans worn by students at EPHS shows how much students value their ability to craft their own style. We know you will enjoy this issue and we encourage you to read more of our stories on the eyrie.org website.

EDITORIALS Staff editorials are staff-written and approved by a two-thirds majority of the staff. All other opinion pieces reflect the views of the writer and do not necessarily reflect the views of the publication, student body, faculty or administration.

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MEMBERS EDITORS Kira Parrington Sydney Lewis

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NEWS

WEBSITE EDITOR Karen Larionova

OLD SCHOOL MEETS MAINSTREAM 13 - 15

SCHOOL SPENDING 6 EVOLUTION OF SEX ED 7

PHOTO EDITOR Bella Beck

OPINION GLAMORIZING NIXON AND BUSH 17 DIVERSITY IN MEDIA 17 STEREOTYPING & AUTHENTICITY 18

SPORTS VIKINGS SEASON OVERVIEW 22 SPOTLIGHT ATHLETES 23

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BUSINESS MANAGER Carter Aakhus COLUMNISTS Bella Beck Sydney Lewis Nick Walfrid

STAFF Andrew Nosal Baylee Brabender Bella Beck Carter Aakhus David Nelson Funmi Banjoko Karen Larionova Katherine Kregness Kira Parrington Nidhi Maurya Nick Walfrid Sydney Lewis Vishalli Alagappan

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NEWS

CORE: Where did it start AND where is it headed?

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BY KAREN LARIONOVA

he point of CORE was to increase the number of passing grades, but after about five years of the old CORE schedule, the number stayed almost the same.

CORE started because “there’s a group of students who are less successful off the bat and need a little more instruction, practice and effort,” according to assistant principal Tim Quick. Conversations about CORE started about seven years ago, guided by best practice research.

Five years ago, the first CORE schedule was put ixn place. The main goal was to decrease the achievement gap, and the results would be measured by graduation rates, grades and anecdotal evidence.

At first, zero hour was a time set aside for academic time, but CORE soon moved to being in the school day because some students couldn’t stay before or after school. “The big deal was that it was during the school day,” said social studies teacher Craig Hollenbeck. “We want to be able to access the kids.”

The old CORE schedule was a big change for many teachers, including math teacher Greg Sarles. “It took a couple of years to tune it to where I had it down,” he said, but he liked that it gave him “enough time to actually get a major project or activity done.”

The old CORE was also good for AP classes in some cases. In Hollenbeck’s AP comparative politics, “the kids in class did a lot of peer tutoring,” he said. “After we got set up, it was 45 minutes of legitimate reteaching time.”

There were some issues with the old CORE schedule, though. Sarles said that his AP stats classes were always pressed for time in the Spring, and he also said that if students weren’t assigned to a class, they had a “free-for-all” around school.

Quick said that another issue with the old CORE schedule was that the prioritization method often excluded elective classes. Quick said that there

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could be 130 kids on any given CORE day that were assigned to multiple classes, which became inconvenient for any teacher that couldn’t get ahold of that student.

The new schedule came about due to the imperfect prioritization method, according to Quick. Another factor, according to Principal Robb Virgin, is that neither the number of passing grades or graduation rates improved the past five years. A survey given to teachers and ideas from the Eagles Challenge earlier this year created this new model for CORE. Both Hollenbeck and Sarles said that there are three main issues they see with the new schedule. Rescheduling tests could throw off the schedules for AP classes, and 25 minutes isn’t long enough for meaningful interventions. Students might also get embarrassed to be called up to the teacher in front of their peers.

Virgin also heard anecdotally that some teachers didn’t give their students the full 25 minutes because they continued teaching. However, he saw many benefits to students getting 100 minutes total instead of the old 45 minutes CORE, and attendance improved.

Even with less time in class, Virgin doubts there will be a loss of instruction. He also said that he doesn’t think students being embarrassed to be called up is a “concern specific to core.”

Virgin, Quick and other staff and students took a look at data and survey results to make their final decision.

The CORE schedule could change again, and there’s always a possibility that it could be taken away completely. “Hopefully we don’t lose CORE completely because I do see the benefit in helping those kids get caught up,” said Sarles.

Diversity Club and CORE

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BY KAREN LARIONOVA

Student Opinions

For students who were caught up, one of the luxuries of the old CORE schedule was the ability to meet with a club or study group. Diversity Club is an example of a club that used to meet during CORE and now has to find another time to meet.

Diversity Club has been around for years, and senior and leader of the club Sophia Yusuf described it as “a space where different types of people with varying backgrounds can come together to collaborate and listen to each other’s ideas.” The club met in the teacher’s lounge during CORE, which was the main feature of the club, says Yusuf. If people had nothing else to do during CORE, they were invited to just show up to Diversity Club.

The choice to have Diversity Club during CORE had other advantages, too. Senior and leader of the club Sarah ElHassan says that CORE was the most accessible time to have the club. Having the club before or after school might create issues for the students who attend their club. “To generalize, most of the people in the club ride the bus,” said ElHassan. “Some members have problems with the activity bus, too.”

When the new CORE schedule was announced, both leaders mentioned that the announcement didn’t give them enough time to prepare for a new club meeting time. When Yusuf first heard of the “abrupt” change, she said, “At first, I thought it was a rumor, then I thought it was a joke, then I realized it wasn’t a joke.”

Principal Robb Virgin said that he’s aware of clubs and other groups losing the ability to meet during CORE, and he said, “There isn’t a perfect schedule.”

However, he also disagreed with the idea of clubs meeting during academic time in the first place. “The first thing you need to do is establish the purpose of the time and not deviate from that,” said Virgin. If clubs take place during an academic time, “You lose the fidelity of that time.”

Now, the leaders have decided on Thursday after school for their meetings. Only three people showed up for their first meeting compared to about 30 people who usually come during CORE. Both Yusuf and ElHassan mentioned being worried about the future of their club.

BY NIDHI MAURYA

The new CORE schedule trials seem to have everyone rattled. We went from 45 minutes of CORE time following first hour to 25 minutes of allocated CORE time at the end of each class. Curious about students’ opinions on the trials, we asked some to share their thoughts.

“Only people who know how to distribute their work will get things done. I think teachers have been sticking to the 25 minutes.

It sucks that everyone has to accommodate to a group of people who need help. I feel like the way we had it was as good as it gets.”

“We get to try out a new schedule that’s different than what we’re used to. I think it’s good for kids who don’t normally go where they’re assigned. Now they’ll be forced to get the help they need. The negative part is it affects classes that have openhalfs like music classes.”

Hanna Erickson, Senior

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“I think it’s really good that we’re trying to improve CORE. I think it’s something that wasn’t a very good use of our time. With the new CORE, it improves the chances that we’ll get work done.”

Mustafa Nur, Senior

Iqra Salad, Sophomore

“I like that with the new CORE we are given more time versus the old CORE. If the teachers are willing to stick to the rules of the new CORE and students are able to stay focused, then I think it will benefit everyone in the end.”

Emily Nguyen, Senior

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NEWS

The Cost of $chool $pirit

STORY AND PHOTOS BY FUNMI BANJOKO If you haven’t noticed, our school has gone through some renovations since the new logo was released during homecoming. According to Principal Robb Virgin,` this came as a response to the community feeling as though EPHS needed to update the logo.

Some of the new changes have been the new pictures of current students, the wallpaper of the new logo and the red detailing on the pillars and stairs.

While the new logo received a mostly positive response, English teacher Rolf Olson pointed out the little known story about the original logo, which made him less than pleased with the sudden update.

In the 1920s an Eden Prairie student designed the original chenille. When he was interviewed by EVN in the late 1990s, he was still beaming with pride of his design. “I think it was coming up on about a hundred years of that being our varsity logo,” Olson said. “I’m a little disappointed that we walked away from that thing that that guy made when he was 18.”

In addition to the new logo, a number of other things have changed recently. Starting with the new pictures of students on the edges

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of the staircases. “You seeing you in school, I think that is very beneficial,” said social studies teacher Brian Sibley. “It’s nothing you can measure and its nothing tangible, but when kids see this is Eden Prairie, and this is what we look like, I think it’s perfect, and I like it a lot.”

Some students, such as junior Jaden Swigart Darey, thought the cosmetic changes were positive and boosted school spirit. “The school felt bland and generic before,” he said. “Now it feels more like EP.” Others found that it was a waste of money that could have been allocated more effectively in other places. Junior Elias Turner felt as though the money could have been used more effectively to help students.

Senior Anna Check had concerns with the lack of information given to students displayed.

“I found it odd that students were not informed that their picture would be on the walls but, the administration has every right to do what they please with the building,” she said.

The logo change was a predetermined decision made by the district, even before Virgin became principal. The goal was to have a consistent logo across the district and further unify EP, and now it’s hard to go a day at EPHS without seeing the new logo.

The evolution of sexual education

BY SYDNEY LEWIS Over the past 15 years, the health curriculum has changed drastically.

From sexual education to LGBT inclusivity, the class looks very different from when it first started. When Roxanne Myhre started teaching at EPHS 16 years ago, there were two options for health classes.

Parents could opt their kids into Health A or Health B at both the middle school and the high school. Health A was an option that included sexual education and Health B was an abstinence only sexual education curriculum. In total, about 60 students took Health B out of the whole school. Still today, there are online health classes that students can sign up for that only teach about abstinence.

When the Health teachers got together to re-evaluate the curriculum, as they do every seven or so years, they decided to move the classes into one class. Myhre said, “There was a big push of ‘no, everybody needs sex ed.’” After the two classes were combined, there was some pushback from parents who “would pull their kids out of class” for certain topics, according to Myhre.

Another topic of change over the years is the approach to LGBT issues. Though the goal of introducing these topics is to show that LGBT people aren’t different from non-LGBT students. Myhre said she wants students to see that for LGBT students their “whole thing isn’t about their sexual orientation or gender identity.” There is more to them than how they identify.

When Myhre first started, there was talk of introducing LGBT curriculum, which they decided it needed to be a part of the mental health unit. According to The Suicide Prevention Resource Center, LGBT youth are more likely to attempt suicide than non-LGBT youth. This is not because of the fact that they are LGBT, but because of how they are treated for being so. Studies have also shown that schools with resources for LGBT students such as a Gender and Sexuality Alliance or other LGBT support groups decrease suicide rates. Statistics like these are what made the health teachers know that they needed to talk about LGBT issues in Health classes.

When the curriculum was first implemented, the focus was on gay

BY BAYLEE BRABENDER The IOS app creating class has recently come up with a new app for everyone in our school to use known as the Student Handbook App. This app will include the Eyrie website, Twitter accounts, remaining class time, and information about resource centers and other places in the school.

Jen Nelson, teacher of the IOS Development class, presented the idea of the app to the students. The students agreed and wanted to find a new way the school could effectively communicate important information with the students. Students Bela Konkoly, Carsen Grote, Timmy Frederiksen, Peyton Johnson and Ryan Marriott started brainstorming ideas for the app.

These five did most of the work that went into creating this app although “most of the

and lesbian individuals and evolved to include the rest of the LGBT community including transgender issues. Over time, the focus has shifted to the mental health side of the LGBT community. Instead of bringing in people who are LGBT, the teachers bring in Cornerstone, an organization focused on “reducing the prevalence of domestic violence, sexual violence, human trafficking and general crime.” The organization discusses cyber bullying, gender, healthy sexuality and many more topics.

Leaving out LGBT voices in the talks on gender and sexuality is not the best way to teach the class, in the eyes of some students. Sophomore Karianna Merks said, “No one talks about what it’s actually like to be gay.” This leaves LGBT students, whether they’re out, closeted or questioning, without a person to ask questions to or a role model to look up to.

By having no one who is LGBT in the classroom besides students, it makes learning about LGBT issues uncomfortable. The classroom, according to Merks, is not a safe environment to discuss the topics. She said, “There were people in that class that have called me a ‘genderfluid f---’ before, and that’s uncomfortable” when discussing LGBT topics.

Another topic that must be addressed is the intersection of sexual education and LGBT students. The sexual education curriculum is catered towards straight and cisgender students and that it doesn’t “talk about how to have safe sex if you’re gay” or “what to do if you’re quesitoning,” according to Merks.

The curriculum has come a long way since it was first instituted, but students believe that if the curriculum is going to be truly effective, they need to hear from more LGBT voices. One of the ways that Merks suggested is to “have more LGBT teachers on staff for LGBT kids to feel safe to talk about their problems.”

Throughout the years, the health curriculum has changed immensely.

From introducing alternatives to abstinence to introducing LGBT inclusive education, health classes are evolving to be more inclusive of different styles of education.

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class had somewhat of a part in it,” Grote said.

The process started in September and continued until mid January. Konkoly said there was “a steady five of us working every day for two hours for the last three months.”

The hardest part for the app makers was “The complex structures dealing with databases and communication between different parts of the app. There’s layers we all kind of learned about together,” said Konkoly.

Grote agreed, saying, “none of us knew this program and language going in. We had to teach ourselves everything we needed to do and then do it.” Despite the challenges with the complex parts of the app, the app makers developed an effective and useful app that is applicable to the whole student body.

This brand new app is on the App Store now.

Just type in “EPHS Student” in the App Store to find it!

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ENTERTAINMENT

8 MUST-SEE FILMS OF 2019

BY ANDREW NOSAL 2019 is going to be a huge year for film. We get to find out who comes back from the dust in “Avengers: Endgame,” how J.J. Abrams intends to close the most divisive trilogy with “Star Wars: Episode Nine,” and “Toy Story 4” is sure to have everyone crying. But what about the hidden gems? Here are eight films to keep your eyes on in 2019.

“SHARE” (THRILLER) – From the studio that brought us films like “The Spectacular Now,” “Moonlight,” Lady Bird” and “Eighth Grade” brings us a new coming-of-age tale that is sure to leave a mark. The film follows a 16 year old girl who is faced with a disturbing video from a night she doesn’t remember.

“THE GOLDFINCH” (DRAMA) – The director of “Brooklyn” tries to dip into the Oscar pool once again with a film about a bombing at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The film stars the queen of the screen, Nicole Kidman, and fan favorites Ansel Elgort and Finn Wolfhard.

“THE DEAD DON’T DIE” (COMEDY/HORROR) – A zombie movie starring Adam Driver and Bill Murray… yes please. Director Jim Jarmusch is sure to break through the independent scene and please all fans alike.

“JOJO RABBIT” (COMEDY/WAR) – If “What We Do in the Shadows,” “Hunt for the Wilderpeople” and “Thor: Ragnarok” wasn’t enough to prove the comedic talents of Taika Waititi, then “Jojo Rabbit” will hopefully be that proof. Sam Rockwell, Scarlett Johansson, and Rebel Wilson top off the comedic team.

“ANTLERS” (FANTASY/HORROR) – Director Scott Cooper is attempting to switch genres from drama to horror and Jesse Plemons and Keri Russell are not box office draws. But if 2018’s “A Quiet Place” was any indication, you don’t need a genre proven director to helm a movie with small level talent.

“KLAUS” (ANIMATION) – With a fresh new take on 2D animation and a voice cast including J.K. Simmons, Rashida Jones, Joan Cusack and Jason Schwartzman, this is sure to be a Christmas delight. Also, it will be dropping on Netflix so you won’t have to fight the snow to see this one.

“LITTLE WOMEN” (DRAMA) – Timothée Chalamet, Saoirse Ronan, Emma Watson, Meryl Streep, Laura Dern, Bob Odenkirk and Chris Cooper star in what should be the definitive adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s novel.

“YESTERDAY” (COMEDY/MUSIC) – Danny Boyle, director of “Trainspotting” and “127 Hours,” and Richard Curtis, director of “Love Actually” and “About Time,” have teamed up to make a comedy like none other before.

Just listen to the plot. The film is about a musician who realizes he’s the only person who can remember The Beatles. Genius!

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ENTERTAINMENT REVIEWS

BIRD BOX: NETFLIX’S L ATES T PHEN OMEN ON ENTERTAINMENT

BY NICK WALFRID

Released on December 13, Netflix exclusive film “Bird Box” was subject to a viral marketing campaign, which propelled it to the top of every critic and casual viewer’s watchlist. Pushing the hype aside, however, reveals a mediocre action film designed only to entertain viewers with visual distractions rather than build a cohesive storyline.

In the movie, Malorie Hayes, played by veteran actress Sandra Bullock, is thrown into an apocalyptic scenario where characters cannot open their eyes outside or else they will be subjected to an unspeakable horror that will drive them to immediately commit suicide.

Starting off with a bang, many minor characters die in the first 15 minutes of the film, and Malorie finds herself boarded up inside a house filled with survivors of various societal categories. Then throughout the movie, she has a baby, many other individuals die and she is forced to escape her city and flee down an unnamed river to a safe haven while dragging two awful, bothersome children with her.

The storyline makes sense as you are watching the movie, but in

retrospect, it is extremely convoluted and confusing, almost as if the director mashed as many cinematographic elements as they could together to see if they would stick.

Combining death, pregnancy, motherhood, the apocalypse, family functionality and romance is a very questionable idea, and in this case, was not executed correctly. Many of the death scenes in the movie seem pointless and unrealistic, and viewers will question why events are placed in the order that they are.

“Bird Box” is one of an increasing number of films that is composed entirely of scenes chopped apart and spliced together again, operating in a flashback and flashforward manner, which is very difficult to watch if you leave the movie unattended for more than five minutes.

While the cinematography present in the film is beautiful, it does not matter how aesthetically pleasing the cutscenes are if you never know what is going on.

Simply another convoluted apocalypse movie, “Bird Box” is a waste of space in the Netflix catalogue, and viewers should not waste their time with it. As a society, we must not continue to let social media challenges influence what we watch, as we should have learned by now that it never turns out well for our collective intelligence. This film is yet another perfect example of that.

KARMA - GOOD OR B AD?

BY KIRA PARRINGTON I was excited to finally go to THE Pizza Karma that has been reviewed frequently in the Star Tribune. Pizza Karma is unique because they make their pizzas on naan bread in a tandoor wood-fired oven.

The Pizza Karma atmosphere is very welcoming. The walls are filled with colorful paint that lights up the entire restaurant. As I was looking at the menu, I saw the word “fries” and automatically ordered them. I finished ordering the fries along with a chicken appetizer and a pizza. My parents, who are 50, also came along with me and ordered pizzas.

When our order came, I was confused when these grasshopper-like oblong shapes were set in front of me. I took a closer look at the menu and realized that I had in fact ordered Okra fries. I am not one to judge a book by its cover, so I tried them but they did not impress me.

Shortly after, all of our pizzas came out on a bamboo plate.

Again, they were not the most pleasing to look at, but that did not stop me from excitedly starting to eat. I had a chicken kabob pizza

and my parents had the pulled pork pizza.

Don’t get me wrong, the pizzas were not bad, just not what I expected.

The ingredients were very fresh, and I loved the naan bread itself but the strong flavor in the sauce was a little too much. On the other hand, my parents loved everything that they tried. Which brings me to a possible conclusion that maybe people with a “more experienced taste” (old people) enjoy the food better.

Pizza Karma does have many aspects other than the food itself that can draw you in. The service was incredible, and the workers were very friendly and attentive to our needs. Pizza Karma also gives back to the community in many ways. Everything there from the cups and straws to the bamboo platters that your pizza comes out on can be recycled and go back to the earth. They also donate a proceed of their profits to local charities.

I had a great overall experience at Pizza Karma and had more good takeaways than bad. If you do go, make sure to read the menu carefully unless you are a big fan of orka.

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FEATURE

ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIPS: Signs to tell if you are in one

BY BAYLEE BRABENDER AND KIRA PARRINGTON In today’s world abusive relationships are more easily disguised than they used to be. Abuse is commonly mistaken as just a psychical attack, when actually that is one of the more uncommon types of abuse. The articles below are a compilation of interviews with students and councelors.

They are here to inform our readers some of the signs that are involved with abusive relationships.

SEXUAL Sexual abuse is using sexual behavior to dominate another person for their own pleasure. It can also be pressuring someone to do sexual actions that they are not comfortable with. Sexual abuse is not just rape, there are many forms of manipulation that can be used. A misconception is that it is most common with people you do not know, however, it is often found with people who know each other.

-Trying to normalize their sexual expectations: ex. “I need it, i’m a man.”

-Continuing to pressure you after you say no - “Sex is the way to prove your love for me.”

-Getting angry if you say no -Making you feel threatened or afraid of what might happen if you

PHYSICAL Physical abuse is any type of physical act harming someone’s body. It can be found in all types of relationships. It can be as little as violently pulling you away from something they are not okay with, or as big as hurting you to the extent that you have bruises and marks on your body.

- Hitting, kicking, or punching you - Leaving marks or brusies on your body -Demanding to know where you are at all times -Blaming you for their problems -attempting to control your appearance. Ex: What you wear, how much makeup you have on, etc.

-Punishing you by withholding affection -Making you feel like you owe them

“It wasn’t the bruIses themselves that hurt; it’s thAT it still Affects me in my relationships today.”- Anonoymous 10

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EMOTIONAL Emotional abuse is a manipulative abuse that controls and clouds your real emotions. It is very common throughout all stages of life and all different types of relationships.

Emotional abuse is the hardest to detect. Many people do not realize it is happening to them.

-Acts in a way that scares you -Prevents you from making your own decisions -Shows extreme jealousy with other people you talk to and controls who you spend time with -Intimidation with aggressive body language -Pressures you to do things you’re not comfortable with -Refusing to trust you Calling you names, insults, or criticizing you

There are many ways that you or someone you know can get help

Sources include: School counselors Cornerstone that comes to the high school two times a week National Domestic Violence hotline https://www.thehotline.org/

Moving in a New Direction

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Shades: A story of inclusivity, setbacks and working together

BY KAREN LARIONOVA

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he Shades dance team is into its second official year. The team is an alternative to the more competitive Eden Prairie Performance Team, but conversations have started between them about working together in the future.

Participating on Shades is free and requires no tryouts, in contrast to other dance performance teams. “Some black people did not feel comfortable trying out for the other team, and some black people don’t have enough money,” said junior Asaicea Brown. Not everyone in Shades is black, but the idea for Shades originated from black people worrying if they will be “accepted on the ‘white’ dance team,” she said.

The creation of Shades was racially motivated, but it also came from differing opinions on how to run a team and how hip-hop is danced best. “We felt that the EPDT is mainly white people, so we created this team to have more diversity,” said freshman Zharia Hobbs. She said

that the fact that Shades is more student run is an important factor of why she joined Shades.

The relationship between Shades and EPPT has been “fairly negative,” according to sophomore Mikayla Parkin, who is on the dance team. She said, “I think there are misconceptions about which team is which—this team means white, this team means black, this team is better, this team is worse.” Parkin and Brown acknowledge that the teams have had conflict, but both are exploring ways to improve relations.

A confrontation earlier this year in the rehearsal hall exemplified the tension between the two teams. When Shades was practicing, B-squad of EPDT interrupted them because they had scheduled to use the rehearsal hall due to an emergency. Both teams started mocking and insulting each other until Shades left and practiced in the PAC lobby, according to Brown and Parkin.

“I heard a few swear words coming at us because they were frustrated,” said Parkin. “My girls made it a big deal and started mocking them.”

Brown and Parkin have been working together to find a way to have Shades and EPPT combine in some way, whether that be during a practice, sleepover or fundraiser. They plan to invite Shades to the fall showcase that EPPT hosts.

Senior Colleen Thompson, who is an EPPT captain, is in the process of relaying the ideas to her coaches. “It’s something that could happen in the future, but I don’t know if it’s realistic that it’ll happen next year,” she said. “Because the styles are so different, it would be hard.” She also mentioned that the sheer size of the EPPT would be the biggest roadblock in this journey.

According to Thompson, it’s unlikely that both teams will ever fully combine, and any substantial decisions about working together will probably take years.

Shades practices Thursday after school, and they’re working on their hip hop routine.

Shades is performing at the Spring pep fest and doing dances for schools in Minneapolis.

On Feb. 26 and 27, they will be performing at EPHS basketball games. In the future, they hope to have more performances, like a football game.

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COVER

Featuring: Ethan Lambert, Nick Walfrid, Emily O’Shaughnessy, Nibras Luqman, Ella Paul, Abby Winn Neumayer, Elle Szymborski, Cole Nelson, Macy Wolf, Kileigh Jueneman, Camari Rodgers, Funmi Banjoko, Mirna Elashri, Johanna Score, Emily Morris, Haley Voss, Josh Essig, Fatima Morales, Mario Reynolds, Sam Thomas, Claire Schommer, Sophia Sailer, Bianca Rubini-Tapernoux, Bella Beck, Bela Konkoly, Jake Bamlett

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Old Skool skater meets the mainstream

BY SYDNEY LEWIS

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riginally branded as a skater shoe, Vans have become more popular in mainstream culture. Since Paul Van Doren, Jim Van Doren, Gordon Lee and Serge Delia opened the Vans company for business in 1966, the brand has rapidly evolved to include new people from all walks of life.

Because of their versatility and wide selection, Vans are now a popular shoe for skaters and non-skaters alike. One of the attractions to such a ubiquitous shoe is the number of options when buying them. From high tops, low tops and slip-ons to various patterns and colors, there really is a shoe for everyone.

Vans can be worn for fashion or for function. The brand has become a staple for skaters, both pro and amateur along with being a more recent staple for snowboarders and surfers. Since the entrance of Vans into mainstream culture, they have become the epitome of trendy. Anyone can rock a pair of Vans with almost any outfit.

Students at EPHS sport Vans at formal occasions such as school dances, but also wear them in casual places like the classroom. By having so much versatility, Vans are appealing to a large audience.

One thing that attracts so many people to the Vans brand is the variety of options to choose from. Consumers can pick out of many styles, fabrics, colors and patterns, or even design a custom made pair themself. With all the different choices to make, it’s no wonder people own multiple pairs. Each design is so unique and with the customizable sneakers, each person can make the shoes say exactly what they want them to.

This photo essay explores the depth and variety of the Vans worn at Eden Prairie High School. Students use their fashion to diversify themselves from their peers and make a statement which is showcased in this collection of photos.

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OPINION

Syd’s Story

Staff Editorial CORE needs student involvement

The recent changes to CORE are a step in the right direction: The previous CORE system didn’t work. The commons were too loud, and many kids didn’t show up when their teachers assigned them to CORE. Teachers had to fight with other departments over priority over students, which isn’t how academic time should be run.

However, the new CORE system isn’t without fault either. Although the total time for CORE doubled, 25 minutes in each class is not enough to focus on work. Students also get embarrassed when they are singled out for intervention right in front of their peers.

Neither CORE schedule is bad, and both serve to help struggling students and give successful students time to do homework. Either way, there will be students who take advantage of CORE in a positive or negative way.

The main issue encompassing CORE is the lack of student involvement in decisions.

When problems arise with CORE, teachers and administration are always quick to make their own solutions, but they often leave out the concerns of students.

Many assigned students skipped CORE because they were embarrassed or thought it wasn’t useful, but there’s hardly any difference. In fact, the shame might be more public now.

If the school administration got opinions from students, struggling or successful, CORE could be more enjoyable and effective all.

The solution might not be in our reach yet, but the only answers we can find will be found together.

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Why do I have to write this?

BY SYDNEY LEWIS This is lame. But I guess I had to do it sometime. So here you go.

If you’ve known me for years, you may be surprised when you hear this (or if you really know me, you’re probably not). If you’ve only known me since I cut my hair and changed my style, you are probably not super shocked.

I may even be affirming an assumption you made about me.

Does that make me a walking stereotype?

Maybe. Does that dictate my choices? Not even a little. It took me a while to figure out who I am, and now that I’m finally here, I’m not turning back.

It took me a while to decide that coming out was something I needed to do. I never really saw myself writing this or ever making it a big thing. That’s just not my style. I always thought I would just tell people if they asked but never announce it to the world. Though depending on your perspective, I did that when I cut my hair.

I’ve never really hid my sexuality, but I didn’t exactly post it on Instagram either. I was always proud, but not exactly proud of saying that I was bisexual. Recently, I realized that the problem wasn’t the announcement, it was the label.

I was once told that I look like a theatre kid, which basically just means I look gay (sorry to break it to you, fellow theatre kids).

From that day on, I just kinda accepted that people are going to perceive me as something and make assumptions about me before they get to know me.

I didn’t find a label that I felt fit me until recently. When I first started questioning my sexuality in 2016, I didn’t know how long of a journey it would be. For a while I thought I knew who I was, but life tends to surprise you. Now I know who I am, and I think it’s time to share.

Maybe my dating history or my love of romantic comedies is throwing you off.

Maybe you’ve never met someone who is gay (seriously hope this isn’t the case). Maybe you are just oblivious to most things. Maybe you have no idea who I am, and this column means nothing to you.

Anyway, I just thought it was time for me to finally tell you: Mom, Dad, I’m gay.

Glamorizing inadequate leaders

BY CARTER AAKHUS In the midst of such a turbulent political climate where government shutdowns, Cabinet resignations and presidential claims of “fake news” are commonplace, it is easy to feel a yearning for simpler times when political civility and respect were still the norm.

As such, I have overheard a number of people calling President Donald Trump the worst president in U.S. history and making bold statements along the lines of “Nixon wasn’t actually that bad” and “Bush was a pretty good guy in retrospect.”

It must be bad if we are promoting Richard Nixon and George W. Bush to a positive status. We cannot forget the egregious war crimes committed by the Bush administration or the lies and corruption of Nixon’s.

The latter’s guilt of association with the Watergate scandal is inexcusable and his initiation of mass incarceration of minorities is often overlooked but no less unforgivable.

Do I even need to mention how Bush’s needless invasion of Iraq has led to the death of thousands of U.S. soldiers or remind you of his piss-poor handling of Hurricane Katrina?

When former President Bush appeared on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” in 2017, he was warmly welcomed by both Kimmel and the audience. Scrolling through the YouTube comments, I saw only praising words, nothing condemning him for his awful eight years in the White House was to be found.

Trump is a loudmouth buffoon, but we can’t use that as an excuse to redeem two of the worst Commanders-in-Chief. Bush may be a very charming Southern gentleman and Nixon may have been an eloquent and thoughtful speaker, but do not downplay the ramifications of their presidencies.

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OPINION

What the Beck?!

I’m not trendy, I’m counterculture

BY BELLA BECK Just about the whole school loves the smell of the cookie store, and loves their cookies. I, personally, cannot relate. I hate chocolate not only because everyone loves it, but because it’s just straight up gross.

Some call me hipster, some call it edgy. I prefer no one cared about what I did, but seeing as everyone does, I prefer to be called counterculture (because no one says that normally.)

If you’ve ever seen a girl, you’d know that most women have boring brunette or basic blonde hair. I have eccentric purple/red hair. I chose to do that because I can argue either way when someone says one of those colors, so say to you it’s red, well no it’s actually purple. See? I’m against the grain by default and at all times, it’s a brilliant scheme.

It’s a lot of pressure pioneering a hair color because I feel genuinely bad for anyone who tries it now, seeing as I was the first ever and everyone is going to immediately think of me, a style icon and counterculture trailblazer, when they see red/purple hair.

In the first week of September, I bought a fresh pair of airpods. I can’t lie, they were dope for the first month or so.

But by January, everyone and their dog had a pair. Guess where mine are? In a dark, dark corner of my room where I owned them, and then was over them before people were even into them. Unfortunately, when listening to something on my laptop, I no longer have the headphones that are aux compatible, so I have to use the wretched, floating white clout mechanisms that make me appear to be with current trends rather than setting them.

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Most people with a piercing have silver jewelry, therefore, I have a black nose ring. I didn’t feel a silver nose ring would fit me as a person seeing as it fits everyone else.

I don’t know a lot of other people with black metal jewelry in their piercings, let alone girls with it in their face. I wear shirts for bands I actually listen to.

I know this sounds “classic counterculture teen,” but honestly, this is one thing I am okay with going along with people in saying. This is a incredibly touchy subject for many people, but my personal values are this: If you’re wearing a band, at least know their entire discography. It’s really not a lot to ask for fashion’s sake.

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Stereotyping is ruining AUTHENTICITY

BY BAYLEE BRABENDER

Don’t you hate when people make assumptions based on your looks and reputation? Yeah, me too. Stereotyping is something that we all do whether we realize it or not.

From hearing things about this person, or experiencing negative situations with people similar to them, your brain starts to form a negative connotation to who they are, already formulating bits of their personality before you’ve actually had a chance to meet them. I see it happening everywhere. Students do it to other students, and teachers do it to students.

Have you ever thought about if that person that you just made assumptions about could’ve been your new best friend? Or maybe you could’ve had an interesting conversation with them that you otherwise wouldn’t have.

But these things never did happen because you looked at them, judged them and decided they are a certain type of person who likes certain things and therefore you wouldn’t like them. Students are involved in many different clubs, teams, sports, and activities and that is just one thing you know about them. What about the other 95 percent of them? It’s extremely frustrating when people make assumptions about yourself, so why make assumptions about everyone else?

I’m aware it’s something we can’t always help. Sometimes your brain subconsciously limits yourself to a more comfortable environment, but I think it’s something we all need to work on.

You would be surprised at the happiness that comes from meeting different people and immersing yourself in situations you normally wouldn’t encounter yourself with. So talk to someone new. Try to eliminate the judgmental voice in your head when you first meet someone. People are worth more than their face, reputation, and activity their involved in. You are worth more. It’s about time we start acting like it.

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t the 2019 SAG awards, the cast of “Black Panther” won outstanding performance by a cast in a motion picture. After the cast received the award, star Chadwick Boseman delivered a powerful speech about the cultural significance of the film’s success and left the audience contemplating an important question: “Has it changed the industry? Has it actually changed the way this industry works?”

Let’s think about that. You might remember the #OscarsSoWhite controversy surrounding the 2016 Academy Awards, which brought the lack of minority recognition in movies into the spotlight. Such discrepancies also exist in the television industry. According to a Hollywood diversity report arranged by UCLA College of Social Sciences, 74.6% of roles for cable scripted shows go to white actors, 13.3% to black actors, 2.6 % to Asian actors and 0.3% to Native Americans.

Why does any of this matter? Consider the effects media has had on your selfperception. A significant part of how we understand ourselves is through a social lens—through the media we consume. It is crucial for each of us to have images and characters we can relate to in order to understand how we may fit into our own society.

The problem with mainstream media right now is that many racial/ethnic groups remain underrepresented. When these groups are represented, they are often characterized in either a stereotypical or negative light, such as spiritual Native Americans, tech-savvy Asian Americans or terrorist Muslims. Whereas observing a character portrayed in a positive or non-stereotypical role inspires our confidence, exposure to negative representations may lead to undesirable emotions like shame or anger, and unfavorable media depictions can even help perpetuate harmful stereotypes.

Four years since #OscarsSoWhite, however, the controversy surrounding ethnic diversity (or lack thereof) in the media has come to a lull. Perhaps this is because the past year saw more positive minority representation on screens than ever before.

I personally observed the increase of Asian American influence in media and entertainment.

Actors such as Jameela Jamil, Simu Liu and Ki Hong Lee played starring roles in movies and TV shows. Awkwafina hosted SNL. Entertainers like Hasan Minhaj, Ali Wong and Russell Peters made big steps in representation for Asian Americans with their own featured Netflix specials. Additionally, “Crazy Rich Asians,” boasting an allAsian cast, was one of the most popular movies featured this past year.

Still, the message symbolized by #OscarsSoWhite remains relevant. Until we are no longer lauding “firsts,” until marginalized communities are given equal opportunities and recognition, ethnic diversity in the media remains an issue. So to answer Boseman’s question, while 2018 was a big year for minorities in media, one year of ethnic inclusion won’t be enough to fix “Hollywood’s diversity problem.”

BY NICK WALFRID Let me paint a picture for you. It is the week before finals, as every single class is wrapping up its last unit.

Students are going home, trying to do their homework and then forced to either go to an activity or go to work.

When they get back, the sun has set, there is yet more homework to do and they still need to do x, y and z in order to be prepared for school the next day.

Every class has a final project to prepare for or a final exam to study for, or in most cases, both. Unfortunately, they all seem to fall on Friday. The night before, the students are busy, in my case, because of a six hour shift. Leaving students with the choice between sleep and preparedness, most students are forced to get approximately half as much sleep as they should get and end up arriving at school about half as prepared as they should be. This was the case for me and likely hundreds of other students at EPHS.

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Is there not a better solution for both students and teachers? Apparently, with our school system having stayed the same for the past 50 years, no one found it possible to create a better alternative to losing sleep and cramming everything which can be crammed into the last full week of the quarter. However, I am going to propose a solution.

There should only be one or two tests or projects a student should have to deal with in a week. We would allow this to happen because we would coordinate our classes the same way we coordinate our lunch schedules by grouping the classes using a logical order. We could group it by departments, as in, Social Studies must test between January 1-7, and World Language tests between January 10-14. This way, no one would be forced to take 4 tests in a day, and teachers would enjoy the leisure of being able to focus on helping their classes for the alternative weeks, instead of constantly cramming for a test.

No matter what the solution is, we need a better alternative to our current predicament. I believe that there are ways to innovate that we haven’t tried yet, and that we should try. It is important to look for solutions to seemingly impossible problems, as there will always be one.

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BY KAREN LARIONOVA I cannot believe that people actually want to go to Caribou Coffee over Starbucks.

Despite the fact that Caribou is a smaller Minnesotan company, I don’t get why someone would choose to go to Caribou over Starbucks.

Sure, Caribou has better smoothies and food boxes, but Starbucks coffee is better, and that’s the most important part! There’s no point in going to Caribou to buy overpriced smoothies and food if you could buy the same thing for cheaper at Dairy Queen.

Starbucks coffee is superior. Caribou coffee drinks are too sweet, and the employees who work there only get one free drink per shift. Starbucks drinks are more authentic to American style coffee because it’s bitter, and employees get unlimited

free drinks on the job as well as free Spotify. Not only is the coffee better, but the jobs are better, so you don’t feel guilty buying drinks every few days.

If you’re going to regularly buy coffee, Starbucks is the best company to support. Even for an occasional sip of warm, awakening coffee, try to indulge in the only major company that can do it right.

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e have all felt the grind of school: day in and day out, over and over and over like you have been thrown into a never ending wash cycle that was set to Bulky Bedding. However, I feel like academics just enjoy making our lives worse.

Sure, we like to blame the teacher, but really, it is the academics. Assume that you have a research paper due on Monday. You need to gather all your “credible sources” from databases, otherwise known as academic journals. These scholarly texts enjoy confusing and disorienting our already sleep-deprived minds with their purportedly pedagogic text.

Is it going to physically hurt an academic, scholar, scientist or a textbook author-- oh no, what went wrong in your life?-- to write in easily understandable prose? I highly doubt it.

So please, in the student vernacular, adapt to the changes in language and stop writing like a Shakespeare wannabe.

BY KATHERINE KREGNESS

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t’s very easy to get caught up in issues that don’t remotely concern us. We, as humans, have a tendency to try to understand irrelevant details about strangers.

For example, when an androgynous appearing person walks past in the hallway, many people can’t help but wonder how that person identifies. When you catch a snippet of conversation from the people behind you in line, it’s likely that

BY KIRA PARRINGTON All water bottles should have straws. The work you have to put into twisting off the cap only for it to fly across the room. Then strenuously lifting up the heavy water bottle is excessive and unnecessary.

With a straw all you have to do is effortlessly take a sip of the ice cold water, and you’re hooked. No need to even lift it off the table, just lean forward.

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you will get the urge to follow the story and understand the situation.

This can lead to labeling and subconsciously misconstruing based off of false evidence and/or stereotypes.

In both of these situations, the information that we gain provides very little benefit to the life of the recipient. It’s honestly not all that difficult to focus on your own life and problems. Seriously y’all, just keep on walking.

It is so much easier to drink from a straw that allows you to drink more water. More water is better for your health and will lead to a longer life.

In conclusion, you will die sooner if your water bottle does not have a straw.

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Vikings’ 2018 season - a disappointment?

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BY DAVID NELSON

he 2018 season for Vikings fans can easily be summed up as a massive disappointment by almost everyone. The Vikings ended up with a record of 8-7-1. Just last year, the Vikings were on the doorstep to the Super Bowl, only to be destroyed by the Philadelphia Eagles.

This year, however, the Vikings did not even make the playoffs! It was frustrating to see the Chicago Bears of all teams to give us the loss to deny us the opportunity to avenge last season’s failure. There are many questions that could be asked about this situation.

What happened?

How did we squander this chance to make the playoffs? Why did we pay Kirk Cousins $84 million? Those questions can be answered upon further analysis on the season itself. First of all, the Vikings only won one game against a winning team. That statement itself explains why the Vikings did not have that much success against contenders for the championship.

The only team that the Vikings beat with a winning record was the Eagles, which was very satisfying to watch.

Another moment that was satisfying was that the Vikings beat the Packers in a crucial game.

Now, let’s get to the highly debated question of the season: Was Cousins worth it? To be honest, Kirk Cousins was probably the best option at quarterback for the Vikings. Compared to Case Keenum, Teddy Bridgewater, and Sam Bradford, the answer was clear.

Cousins is an above average quarterback with great statistical seasons but limited success when the game is on the line. He did throw 30 touchdowns with over 4,000 yards passing, but he would often check down the ball and look nervous when the Vikings needed to get a quick score to get back into the game.

The reason he had those stats was because the offense was too reliant on the passing game and this made the Vikings one dimensional. This could be blamed on the former offensive coordinator John Defilippo, who

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had Cousins throw 40 to 50 passes a game and only ran the ball up to 10 times a game.

This brought no balance to the offense and the Vikings struggled to find an identity of who they were. The offensive line certainly did not help out. The line is a problem that should have been fixed a long time ago. The line barely gives Cousins two seconds to throw the ball and their run and pass blocking is much to be desired.

The defense also took a step back this year as they were considered one of the best in the league in 2017. But in 2018, the Vikings allowed 21.3 points a game, which ranked ninth in the league. Whenever, the defense was against a high powered offense, they seemed passive and bent to the point of breaking too many times for comfort.

The defense allowed 30 points against the New Orleans Saints and 38 against the super bowl bound Los Angeles Rams. Moving on, the special teams the kicking situation has been an enigma for us these past few seasons. We’ve shuffled through Blair Walsh, Kai Forbath, Daniel Carlson, and Dan Bailey.

The funny thing is that after Carlson got released, he proved to be one of the few highlights on the Oakland Raiders.

Although, Bailey has PHOTO BY CREATIVE COMMONS done alright, going 21 for 28 in made field goals.

The Vikings did have a few good things happen to them as well.

Adam Thielen had a breakout year. He hauled in 113 passes for 1.373 receiving yards and added 9 touchdowns on top of that. Stefon Diggs and Kyle Rudolph also had pretty good seasons and prove to be a staple to the audience.

On defense, Xavier Rhodes, Anthony Barr, Eric Kendricks, Trae Waynes and the whole defensive line continue to develop and prove to be an unstoppable force to opposing offenses. It remains to be seen if Cousins can prove to be a quarterback that can play in high pressure situations with the game on the line. Hopefully, the 2019 season will be the complete opposite to this trainwreck that was 2018.

BY CARTER AAKHUS Q: What does the average week look like for Nordic skiing?

A: Mondays and Tuesdays we workout at Hyland. Wednesdays are individual growth days where juniors and seniors go out and ski on their own; focusing on their own techniques. Thursday is kind of a run and then fun games day. Fridays are back to skiing.

Q: What is a personal goal for yourself and for the team?

A: Keep skiing with the varsity boys, staying productive, contribute to our success. The goal is to stay undefeated and place well in state. It would, of course, be great to win.

Q: What are practices like?

A: Generally hour and a half of skiing, coaches will hop in, teach technique, set up a focus group to kind of teach technique.

Q: How long have you been involved in cross-country skiing?

A: I started in my sophomore year because all my friends had been doing it since middle school.

Q: How much of the team carries over from the fall cross-country team?

And what do you enjoy about this aspect?

A: Maybe two-thirds of the same people cross over to the ski team. We’re a pretty well-established team, and it makes it more fun when skiing is a lot more relaxed than long runs.

Q: How do you personally train for the season?

A: Before the season, we go out on roller skis every morning to do strength stuff which we do in the summer and then after cross country.

Now we’re focused on interval workouts, getting our speed up is the goal.

Q: Where is your favorite place for a race?

A: My favorite place is Theodore Wirth Regional Park.

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BY DAVID NELSON Q: How long have you been playing soccer?

A: I’ve been playing soccer for 14 years

Q: What are your goals for this year?

A: This year my goal is to cherish every minute on the field. This is my last season in EP and I want to make the very most of it.

Q: How do you balance school with your activities?

A: Balance is hard, if I’m being honest. BUT when you love what you do it works. I’m insanely dedicated to my academics as well as my sports I love making lists, lol. My calendar is my best friend.

Q: What do you like about the sport?

A: I love the fact that my teammates are my family. I love the fact that we all work so hard alongside one another, constantly pushing each other to be our very best.

Q: What is a normal practice like?

A: A typical practice consists of warming up, and then leading into a competitive session. Typically each practice has a theme. Whether that be defending, shooting, pressing, attacking, running, or crossing and finishing entirely depends on the results and actions of the previous games.

Practices are always highly competitive and fast paced.

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