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Students’ stories foster compassion through diversity

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Stories can bridge gaps that separate people due to misunderstandings of race, culture, religion or any other way we find to build walls between ourselves and others.

Hudson Valley’s program series “Tellabrate Diversity,” which began last Tuesday, was created for students to share their stories.

One young woman in attendance shared that she grew up in Guyana, South America. Though there were people that looked different, came from different countries and practiced different religions, she never experienced prejudice.

“We were one,” she said. “I heard about ‘diversity’ here in America.”

Hudson Valley chaplain Michelle Thivierge organized the event after being inspired by Interfaith Harmony Week, which was originally initiated by the

United Nations.

Many people agree in a post9/11 world, there is a need to learn about and embrace different cultures. These presentations are opportunities to do this on campus, Thivierge explained.

“Find a friend, meet somebody and go out of your way to

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hear [his or her] story,” said Marni Gillard, who hosted Tuesday’s gathering. “Through stories, we see ourselves as if in a mirror.”

Gallard taught at Niskayuna Middle School. She is also an author, conference speaker and pro-

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Submit your 2018 degree application today!

By: Jacob Pitts Staff Writer

Commencement is now less than 100 days away, but one simple form could be the difference between walking across the stage and walking back into the classroom for anyone planning to graduate.

The Spring 2018 Degree/Certificate Application is a one page form that all students must fill out before March 23rd if they intend

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social media use is too much?

By: Joseph Lyle Staff Writer

Author, conference speaker and professional storyteller, Marni Gillard.

‘Juan Maldonado: Da Vinci’s Disciple’ on display in Marvin Library By: Emma Hall Staff Writer Have you been in the Marvin Library recently? Next time you go, check out the “Juan Maldonado: Da Vinci’s Disciple” serigraph exhibit near the cafe, on display until March 2.

Juan Maldonado was born in Puerto Rico in 1941. As an adult, he served in the U.S. Armed Forces and later traveled to Europe to study art and attend Italy’s University of Perugia. Maldonado’s favorite artist was Leonardo Da Vinci, and while in Europe

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he took note of Da Vinci’s style, which would later influence his own work.

Throughout his life, which ended in December 2016, due to cancer, the New York City-based Puerto Rican was involved in many art-related outings. Maldonado once mentored young artists at the Bronx Museum of Art. He was also a popular portraitist, having drawn or painted many people, including 140 influential Latinos for yearly calendars put out by the Miller Brewing Cor-

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Miriam Colón by Juan Maldonado using a unique technique of charcoal with oil.

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Just about everyone has some form of social media. However, how much use is too much?

Most people with social media tend to use it for communication with friends and family.

They may live just down the street or on the other side of the globe.

No matter where they live in relation to you, you will always have a platform on which you can communicate.

Biology major Hollie Posey said she values the use of social media to keep in contact with friends. Posey was involved in Girls State and made many friends there. After the week at Girls State, she had to leave her new friends and head home. Posey said they’ve managed to stay in touch all these years through the use of social media.

Social media isn’t just about socializing, it’s also fast becoming both a primary news outlet and a source of entertainment for many. Human services major Breona Heidelmark said she is well

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New accelerated-format Surgical Technology options available

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By: Hunter Wallace News Editor Surgical Technology students interested in completing their programs faster may consider one of two available formats.

The first is the SUNY-approved accelerated format Surgical Technology associate degree program, in which students study through four consecutive semesters — fall, spring, summer and fall — and complete the 64-credit degree in 16 months. The second is the Surgical Technology certificate program, a 46-credit option ideal for those already in the field of surgical technology who are looking for an accredited program to gain certification. Both of these are the only programs of their kind in the region.

Hudson Valley established the programs in 2015 in response to a state law that mandated all new surgical technologists graduate from an accredited program before pursuing their licensing exams. Successful graduates are eligible to take the Certified Surgical Technology exam through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting. “[The accelerated format program] was developed when the program began in the fall of 2015,” said Shawn Jeune, a Nursing instructor. “Originally,

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the certificate program only was submitted to the state in the accelerated format, even though we ran the degree program the same way.”

Both programs run in the accelerated format. The only difference is that the certificate program only requires Surgical Technology courses in addition to science courses, as it is an option for students who don’t want the degree, but want to meet the minimum training necessary for the certification exam and secure a position at any hospital in the area.

“The only thing [Surgical Technology students] need after

Hudson Valley is to pass a national certification exam,” Jeune said. “Students who have other advanced degrees or who pursue them after Hudson Valley can potentially be educators in the field of surgical technology. After Hudson Valley and the certification exam, they can work in any OR, [surgery] center, etc.”

Those interested in the Surgical Technology program must complete an application and provide transcripts. If accepted into the program, students then meet with Jeune for advisement, Jeune explained.

Surgical technologists prepare operating rooms, arrange

equipment and help surgeons during a range of surgical procedures. They are also responsible for ensuring aseptic conditions in the operating room as well as cleaning and preparing all instruments that may potentially be required in an operation.

The Surgical Technology program is housed in Hudson Valley’s Nursing Department.

For more information, contact the Admissions Office by phone at (518) 629-7309, by email at admissions.edu or in person at Guenther Enrollment Services Center, Room 223.

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FROM PAGE ONE to graduate this semester.

Hopeful spring graduates should review their Degree Evaluation through WIReD. After logging in to WIReD, students should click on “Enrollment, Financial Aid, Student Accounts and Student Services,” choose “Student Academic Records,” and open “Degree Works.”

“Degree Works” lays out all of the courses and credits necessary for graduation, and ensures that students haven’t unwittingly missed out on any major requirements. Even if you’re completely positive that everything has been taken care of, it’s still worth checking. It’s possible that one class might not have counted towards a major requirement after all, or there’s been a clerical error, and it’s better to discover that while there’s still time to fix it.

Once all is well with the Degree Evaluation, it’s time to fill out “The Form.” Perhaps the most im-

portant paperwork students will complete at Hudson Valley, the degree/certificate application is absolutely necessary for graduation.

If not dropped off at the Registrar’s Office in the Guenther Enrollment Services Center by Friday, March 23rd, students will be unable to walk the stage at the Commencement ceremony or graduate at all until a later semester. The deadline is the same for all students, regardless of major or program.

The degree application asks for the student’s full name exactly as they prefer it on their diploma, the address they would like the school to send it to, their student ID number, their phone number, the signature of their department chairperson or advisor.

The last step could potentially take some time to have completed, so liberal arts academic advisor Heather Chase recommends getting it out of the way as soon as possible and not waiting until the deadline and risk not getting

A group of Hudson Valley graduates waiting eagerly to graduate at the 2017 commencement ceremony.

it signed. As with most Guenther paperwork, students should remember to bring a form of photo ID when submitting their applications.

If the Registrar’s Office

doesn’t receive the application in time, students have the option to graduate in summer. The summer application deadline is Friday, June 15th.

It only takes ten to fifteen

minutes to fill out the form and drop it off in Guenther, and then students can rest easy and look forward to celebrating with the rest of their peers in May.

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Facts and figures from commencement 2017

March 23

Due date for the spring 2018 degree/certificate application form Total number of students eligible to attend commencement (Spring 2017):

1,976

Total number of students eligible to graduate with honors (Spring 2017):

412

Total number of students who were named to Phi Theta Kappa (Spring 2017):

153

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Juan Moldonando’s artwork located in the Marvin Library.

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FROM PAGE ONE poration. His work is now spread out in private collections around the world.

Laudelina Martinez, an English professor at Hudson Valley who provided much of the infor-

mation for this article and was responsible for the exhibit coming to campus, spoke of how Maldonado’s work makes her feel.

“I find Maldonado’s work compelling in an intellectual and aesthetic sense,” Martinez said.

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the college.”

Martinez’s art gallery, the Martinez Gallery located in Troy, has been working to bring art like Maldonado’s to our area, and she is pleased she can help increase recognition for the Puerto Rican.

“As a Latino artist, [Maldonado] brings different elements to the visual arts that are not often

appreciated because Latino artists are not as exposed to the general public as others are,” she said.

Freshman and Business Administration major Meredith Youngmann said she found the exhibit to be “eye-catching because of the dark colors and moody feel portrayed in many of the pieces.” Her favorite of the

nine framed serigraphs on display was “Susanna and the Elder,” which she said she found intriguing because “It made her wonder who Susanna was and what her relationship with this elder figure was.” Youngmann also noted that she “loved the way the Maldonado depicted the light shining on Susanna’s smooth cheek and the Elder’s wrinkled brow.”

Professor Martinez hopes the artist, who is aptly called “Da Vinci’s Disciple” in the exhibit, will be an inspiration for the students of the college.

“I thought [students] would enjoy how good [Maldonado’s] work is and would like having an artist of Puerto Rican background in their midst. I hoped when students learned about Maldonado’s working class roots and how he overcame barriers to succeed, they would gain a sense of encouragement about their own efforts to become educated and realize their aspirations,” Martinez stated.

So, next time you’re in Marvin Library or have a few minutes between classes, why not stop by the atrium and take a look at these works of art? You might find meaning between the lines of ink on silk, just as professor Martinez and Youngmann did.

“Juan Maldonado: Da Vinci’s Disciple” is on display until March 2, courtesy of the Juan Maldonado Estate and the Martinez Gallery in Troy.

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fessional storyteller.

“Story and song have been very important to my education,” she added.

Gallard believes fear is what’s really driving today’s terrorism, and that we simply cannot overcome our differences by ignoring the diversity of people, cultures and religions. For more information on Gallard, visit her website at marnigallard.com.

Chaplain Thivierge invited all to take part, listen or share a little of their own story. She also pro-

vided a warning through a smile.

“You do this, and you’ll be ruined for life,” Thivierge said.

“Once your eyes see something, once your brain knows something, once it becomes part of your heart, you can never un-see it or un-know it or un-feel it.”

She continued, “Once you see the real circumstances for social justice outside of facts or figures or a survey — when we really get to know it — you can never unlearn that! The question then becomes, ‘What do you do with what you’ve learned? How do you choose to be in the world because of what you know?’”

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What’s next for spring graduates?

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By: Jacob Pitts Staff Writer As much of our student population is gearing up for the next chapter of their lives, the soonto-be graduates are reflecting on their time at Hudson Valley, preparing for the big day, and trying to figure out what comes next.

Maddy Novak Individual studies major Maddy Novak said she is still undecided about what she wants to do post-graduation, but she cites Hudson Valley for providing her a much-needed wake-up call.

“The beginning was pretty rough, I’m not going to lie,” she said. “It was hard adjusting to college after high school.” Novak said once she decided to focus and work hard for her education, she went to see an academic adviser for help.

“That really helped get my life on track. It was a reality check, but I realized if I want to be something in life I have to work really hard at it,” said Novak.

Novak said she isn’t sure yet, but she’s considering transferring to Sage in the fall and studying either art or education.

“Even though I don’t know what I’m doing yet, I’m motivated to find out what that actually is so

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She said she refers to herself as a meme connoisseur.

Engineering major Nicholas Hill said he gets his entertainment from YouTube and Twitch.

Hill believes social media to be a good thing claiming it helps to bring people together.

But how much is too much?

Mr. Ellis, a certified mental health counselor from the Wellness Center, claim that as little to no time is best. Mr. Ellis also warns students to avoid using social media while driving and walking.

Social media has a pull to it.

There is something about it that makes people want to come back.

For many people it is boredom.

For others it is to get updated on news and what everyone else is doing.

This pull is so great it often distracts people from their everyday tasks such as academic work.

Heidelmark said that she often

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I can be happy and have a successful career,” Novak said, adding that the one thing she won’t miss is the parking situation.

Elgin Scalzi Liberal arts student Elgin Scalzi wants to major in biology at Siena, but is also considering

UAlbany as a second choice. “Siena’s biology program is phenomenal, as well as the small class size.

UAlbany will be fine, even though the class size will be larger.”

Scalzi said he’s hoping to eventually obtain at least a master’s degree and even maintains

the thought of going for a doctorate. He said he’s interested in pursuing work in cancer research or genetics.

“Out of everything at Hudson Valley, I love the socializing and friends I was able to make, and I’m definitely going to miss that

gets distracted every time she receives a notification from her many social media accounts.

Mr. Ellis said that checking your social media may start out as ten minutes but will quickly turn to thirty minutes then an hour. Next thing you know it’s late and you haven’t even started that homework that’s due the next day.

Some people look at social media as a negative thing. Biology major, Booke Dillenbeck said, “Without it people would spend more time together and focus on what they’re doing now and not what everyone else is doing.”

Dillenbeck goes on to say the only reason she has social media is because everyone else does and to not feel excluded.

The use of social media is great in many instances. However, too much of a good thing can be bad. The best approach to using social media is to use it in moderation. Don’t forget to spend time with people in person and make sure you get everything done that you need to before launching Snapchat or replying to that tweet.

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Paying close attantion to social media apps can be detrimental to one’s mental health.

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the most,” he said. “The thing that will be the hardest about transferring is that I’ll need to do more studying to focus on the career aspect and less on my social life.”

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A Mother’s Love

Her eyes hold me close, so I don’t slip away.

Tender hands, her soft palms, keep a tight grip on me.

We forget just how quickly night becomes day.

There is no one existing that will care for me more.

The others have left the nest; I am the youngest of three.

Her eyes hold me close, so I don’t slip away.

I’ll never repay these debts, that’s not what she’s asking for.

She just wants me to remember where home is, she pleas.

We forget just how quickly night becomes day.

She’s getting ready for my departure; my boat is leaving shore.

She reminds me to lock my heart, hold tightly the key.

Her eyes hold me close, so I don’t slip away.

I’ll always have you with me, I’ll never close that door.

Time has passed so quickly, once a sapling, now a tree.

We forget just how quickly night becomes day.

My mother’s love is never ending, it has sunk into

Black Panther pulled in $192 million over the weekend and is a huge hit internationally, bringing in about $169 million by Presidents day.

Marvel produces another star-studded film with ‘Black Panther’ By: Hunter McIntyre Staff Writer

“Black Panther” starring Chadwick Boseman is nothing more than what we’ve come to expect from the Marvel superhero universe.

Throughout the film, it was clear that each actor seemed to fit into their role seamlessly. In particular, the main character T’challa (Chadwick Boseman) and Shuri (Letitia Wright) were superb.

The film is about T’challa, king of the fictional country of Wakanda. The audience watches as he struggles to keep the country’s secrets and resources from being exploited. The film’s storyline is set in the aftermath of “Captain America: Civil War.” However, even if you haven’t seen the other movies in the Marvel Universe, you will still be able to follow the film.

Michael B. Jordan succeeded in portraying what seemed to be a lazy and boring idea for a

main antagonist. Andy Serkis also played his part well despite being more well-known for his standout motion capture work.

Serkis is famous for his roles as Gollum from “Lord Of The Rings,” Snoke from “Star Wars,” and Caesar from “Planet Of The Apes.” These being just a few of his roles.

Another impressive aspect of the film was its dynamic use of cinematography.

Each and every scene was worthy of appreciation. Even the largely computer-generated scenes looked as if they were real.

The movies theme and larger tone also remained constant throughout the film.

The film’s costume, plot-line and visuals were inspired by african culture. The influence can be felt throughout the film.

The movie also features an entertaining soundtrack produced by Kendrick Lamar with songs featuring The Weeknd and ScHoolboy Q. The soundtrack

combines simple drum beats and electronic music. The mix of genres really added an edge to the nature of the film.

The film is also funny at times, despite being advertised as a more serious movie. Andy Serkis and Letitia Wrights’ characters are the main source of comic relief, and they do a great job without derailing the serious tone of the film.

The plot of the movie was good as a whole, but throughout film, plot holes became fairly apparent and the lack of resolution often seemed a little lazy.

This isn’t much of an issue, mainly because it’s a feel-good, superhero movie. Overall, the film was good and deserves to be seen in theaters. It doesn’t , however, completely live up to the widespread hype.

Don’t forget, you can purchase reduced price Regal Cinema tickets from the campus center at room 210 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Tuesday.

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my core No matter how much time has passed, even if I’m across the sea.

Her eyes hold me close, so I don’t slip away.

We forget just how quickly night becomes day.

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Vikings Sports Schedule Mon. Feb 19 Men’s & Women’s Basketball (Home) North Country Women’s @ 5 p.m.

Men’s @ 7 p.m.

Wed. Feb 21 Men’s & Women’s Basketball

(Away) Fulton-Montgomery Women’s @ 5 p.m.

Men’s @ 7 p.m.

Sun. Feb 25 Men’s Lacrosse

(Home) Northern Virginia CC 3 p.m.

Mon. Feb 26 Men’s Lacrosse

(Home) Potomac State College 3 p.m.

Vikings Scoreboard Men’s Basketball Sat. Feb 10 HVCC v. North Country

84-89 Wed. Feb 14 HVCC v. Columbia-Greene

57-76 Sat. Feb 17 HVCC v. Mohawk Valley

56-83 Women’s Basketball Sat. Feb 10 HVCC v. North Country

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Aaron Thorpe’s journey with lacrosse By: Joseph Lyle Staff Writer

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Business marketing major Aaron Thorpe loves nothing more than playing lacrosse out on the field with his teammates.

Thorpe started his sports career playing hockey. Thorpe later discovered another sport called box lacrosse. After playing box lacrosse for a short period of time, Thorpe realized, “[Regular lacrosse] is essentially hockey on the field.”

Thorpe continued explaining why he chose lacrosse. He started playing Lacrosse in 6th grade.

Thorpe still plays hockey for a men’s league outside of Hudson Valley. Thorpe also skis.

Although the team has only had one scrimmage, Thorpe believes that the team is working well together and that this year will be successful for them. Thorpe is a veteran player and has played in 11 games for Hudson Valley.

Thorpe has scored an overall of 34 points, 26 goals and eight assists. Thorpe also scored two man-up goals. Thorpe’s shots on goal percentage is 57.8% percent with 37 shots.

In his free time, Thorpe likes to hang out with his friends and watch sports on television. Thorpe also lives on a lake, giving him easy access to activities such as fishing.

When describing his man-

Aaron Thorpe plans to apply the skills he’s acquired with athletics to the business world.

agement of personal, athletic and academic responsibilities, Thorpe said, “It’s a big jungle.”

“If you have an organized plan and just stick to that plan, you get into a routine,” Thorpe

continued. Thorpe admitted that staying on top of his academics is the biggest challenge.

Thorpe chose to attend Hudson Valley because it was close, convenient and he already had

friends at the college. He hopes to continue with the sport and sign with a four-year school after graduation.

Thorpe chose business marketing due to his prior involvement in the business world. He’s has previous experience working with car dealerships. “[Business] comes naturally to me,” said Thorpe.

Thorpe recognizes that lacrosse is a full-contact sport and that there are risks. He mentioned that the sport is different from football because players don’t suffer many head injuries.

However, they may get hit with a “stick,” as he called it. This could lead to some bruising. Thorpe also mentioned that lacrosse is a fast-paced game in regards to there not being many whistles.

Thorpe also mentioned that this non-stop playing of the sport can leave players fatigued and exhausted. This has the potential to cause more injuries. “You’re looking side to side, then all of the sudden you get clipped from your blind side,” said Thorpe.

Thorpe discussed the origins of lacrosse. He explained that the sport started out as an Iroquois war sport. The players at that time did not have the protective gear players have today. Thorpe said, “It was meant to establish [the] men from [the boys].”

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Men’s basketball falls to Columbia-Greene

By: Skylar Blankenship Staff Writer The men’s team was defeated by Columbia-Greene 99-88 making their overall record 10-14 following the women’s basketball game on Valentine’s Day. Guard Steven Clarke, a fresh-

man human services major, added 19 points to the scoreboard with eight field goals and two free throws. Clarke has a field goal percentage of 38.2 percent and a free throw percentage of 58.2 percent.

Center Mitch Dame, a sophomore forensic science major,

added another 14 points. Dame has a field goal percentage of 48.5 percent and a free throw percentage of 72.9 percent.

Guard David Reo, a sophomore exercise science major, scored 14 points some with his two three-pointers. Reo has a field goal percentage of 37.2 per-

cent and a free throw percentage of 71.8 percent.

Guards Sean Degraffenreid, a freshman individual studies major, and Brandon Degrasse, a freshman business major, each scored 13 points during the game.

As of their game on Valentine’s Day the Vikings have scored

a total of 1,748 points, averaging about 76.0 points per game, and a field goal percentage of 40.6%.

The team also averages about 13.6 assists per game and 8.2 steals per game.

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It was a close game for Hudson Valley’s men’s basketball team against Columbia Greene.

Women’s basketball falters on Valentine’s Day

By: Skylar Blankenship Staff Writer

The women’s basketball team lost their game against Columbia-Greene Community College 76-57 this past Valentine’s Day making their overall record 15-9.

In the first quarter, the Vikings scored nine points while the Twins had 15. The next quarter the Vikings scored 17 points and the Twins added another 15. In the second half the Vikings added another 17 and 14 points in the third and fourth quarter respectively, while the Twins scored 33 and 13 points.

Forward Hayley Jones, a freshman early childhood major, had six rebounds and put 13 points on the scoreboard. Jones has a field goal percentage of 37.7 percent and a free throw percentage of 53.1 percent.

Guard Cameran Henderson, freshman individual studies major, also scored 13 points and had five rebounds. Henderon has a field goal percentage of 38.9 percent and a free throw percentage of 67.8 percent.

Guard Taylor Engster, freshman physical education major, scored 12 points and had four rebounds. Engster has a field goal percentage of 42.5 percent and a free throw percentage of 71.6 percent.

During the game, the Vikings had a field goal percentage of 34.3%, 32 rebounds, nine assists and 12 turnovers.

As for their Valentine’s Day game, the Lady Vikings have scored a total of 1708 points with an average of 71.2 points per game this season. The team also averages of about 10 steals per game, 14.6 assists per game and 2.2 steals per game.

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Women’s basketball suffered a tough loss this past Wednesday, making their overall record 15-9.

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