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‘Maverik Stadium’ plans unveiled 4By Kalen Taylor sports editor

Illustration courtesy of Media Relations MAVERIK STADIUM, formerly known as Romney Stadium, will undergo several renovations including a new press box and suites.

Student researchers demonstrate findings 4By Brenna Kelly staff writer

Eight student researchers presented their discoveries in front of 150 people Friday as part of Research Week 2015. Hosted by the USU Office of Research and Graduate Studies, Ignite USU is an event reminiscent of TEDxUSU. This was the thirdyear USU experienced the national speaking program. Researchers had five minutes to present on their respective topics, which ranged from pollination to immigration to Kirshna. According to student Joseph Firth, who helped organize the event, more than 50 presenters auditioned to participate in Ignite USU.

this is an image “The format for the talks is that each speaker has five minutes to speak,” Firth said. “It’s exact because they have to keep up with their slides.” Each speaker had 20 slides that displayed for 15 seconds each. Junior Grant Holyoak has been studying Utah immigration policies and has presented at several conferences in and out of the state. “The deepest thing that I’ve discovered is the impact that anti-immigration laws are having on the immigrants,” he said. Much of the students’ research was made possible through funding from various depart

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Thakary Minson photo REN GIBBONS (L) and Jacob Butterfield (R) work on their bridges at Ignite USU.

The renaming of Romney Stadium to Maverik Stadium became official Saturday afternoon at Utah State University. Under a tent in the north end of the stadium parking lot, university president Stan Albrecht and Maverik Inc. CEO Tom Welch spoke and shook hands to make the partnership official. The specifics of the contract cannot be released due to business confidentiality. “What an incredible day,” Albrecht said. “We’ve had a lot of really exciting things going on at Utah State over the last few years and this has to be one of the most exciting. As I have thought a lot about this, what we are celebrating today is the culmination of what could probably be described as a whirlwind romance.” The event marked the beginning of a long-term naming rights partnership to its football stadium. “We’re all in blue. We’re just one big family now,” Welch said. “There are those events in life that you want to capture and in my life, today is one of them. Maybe most special, at least when it comes to what I’ve been

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April planting brings May flowers

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4By Deonna Edgar staff writer

Utah State University Landscape Operations and Maintenance, or LOAM, have their hands full this spring creating and maintaining the campus landscape. Landscapers are working during this season to make the campus beautiful for graduation, with commencement only two weeks away. Plant Specialist Gilbert Young, a masters student studying horticulture, and his crew are making graduation a priority. “This time of year we are getting ready for commencement,” Young said. “We are getting the tree rings cut and mulched, help plant annual flowers for graduation and getting this things ready to

go for commencement.” There is a lot of landscaping to be finish up, Young said. “It’s really about prioritizing tasks,” he said. “There is always all the finesse, all the fine details that take up the most time, so it is mostly about getting the bulk of it done and then trying to get as much of the finer details taken care of as possible.” LOAM crews do more than work toward graduation.The landscape crews are split up by the different area coordinators in charge of a certain part of campus based on different projects that need done. There can be upwards of 75 workers on staff during the summer. The Director of Landscape Operations and Maintenance Rob Reeder coordinates all the different area coordinators. “We have construction

projects. We have a guy who does all the annual gardens, someone who sprays and fertilizes and a mechanic,” Reeder said. “We have an arborist who focuses on the trees along with an athletic fields specialist and two irrigation specialists.” Different gardens on campus are watered with a water conversation system. Bret Leckie installs new valves that control the sprinklers and the amount of water. There are about 3,000 valves that are controlled by 97 irrigation clocks, which are then controlled by a weather program. It tracks temperature, humidity and other weather conditions to calculate how much water to use. “We try to conserve water. We use an irrigation program that works with the weather stations,” said Leckie, a USU graduate. “It uses regional data from

three different weather stations around the valley. It’s very accurate.” Leckie said he tries his best to make campus look the best it can. “It’s like an art,” he said. “I take care of campus like I would my house. I do my best to make it presentable.” Reeder stressed the importance of his job: making campus appealing for the community, students and all who visit. He’s found that, when evaluating universities, potential students tend to choose the campus with a more manicured look. “We incorporate different types of gardens and provide variety of species of plants on campus that you won’t find anywhere else in the area,” he said.

— deonna.edgar@ aggiemail.usu.edu

Utah State students weigh vacation vs class time in the summer 4By Mandy Morgan senior writer

Summer semester undertakes changes to benefit students Many Utah State University students plan to take on college a few semesters at a time. Then there are those who continue on into the balmy months of “vacation” during the upcoming summer semester. Why? “I think I can just focus better on my one class, and I have a lab,” said Rachel Hulse, a junior majoring in elementary education. “I’ll be in a stats class and an FCHD (Family Consumer and Human Development) lab.”

Hulse is in the kindergarten through sixth grade program, and because she needs to teach in a preschool at some point for her training, she will be in a preschool lab on campus for seven weeks of the summer. “The difference in registering was that instead of registering at night, we could just do it on April 1...there’s no separation based on class,” Hulse said. “There were a few less summer classes you could take, but it’s basically the same as any other time.” Though it’s been something she has had work into her budget, since she’s never taken summer courses before, summer semester is overall

cheaper, Hulse said. Many students are not accustomed to the pattern of going to school during the summer, which may be one reason not as many students register for the summer classes, said Jay Wright, marketing director for Regional Campuses and Distance Education. “When I was in college, I was either doing internships or working two jobs to make as much money as possible,” Wright said. “It’s just not easy for some students to fit it in.” Summer 2015 marks the implementation of a number of changes made to summer semester to hopefully encourage more registration, said Robert Wagner, executive vice

provost and dean of USU’s Academic and Instructional Services. “As we looked at how to redesign summer semester, our main goal was to really understand what would be most beneficial to students,” Wagner said. There were four specific things focused on in making changes to summer semester—putting together a good schedule, offering courses students want and need, making it financially beneficial and making sure to clearly advertise and share why summer semester is good for students. There has been difficulty in the past getting students to register for summer semester, which is one of

the reasons for change, to make it more appealing and convenient for students, he said. “We tried to design a schedule where we’d offer classes both in the morning as well as the afternoon, in case students need to work,” Wagner said. “We also provided online courses that were more flexible to students who have to work full-time, as well as evening courses for students who needed to work during the day.” The semester has been cut up into seven and fourteen-week schedules to make the timetable less confusing for students.

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Magna Carta visits USU 4By Levi Henrie senior writer

The Magna Carta, a document signed by King John of England in 1215, has long been considered part of the basis for the United States Constitution and Bill of Rights. Friday and Saturday, a presentation celebrating its 800th anniversary visited USU. “It’s super important obviously because it’s talking about the progress as men start to get their own personal rights and to take them away from a sovereign king,” said Hunter Anderson, a sophomore majoring in international business. “I think it’s a foreshadow of our own constitution and of peoples’ rights in general.” The exhibit, which was developed by the American Bar Association and sponsored by the Utah State Bar, was available free of charge Friday and Saturday in the MerrillCazier Library. Students and faculty alike were grateful for the exhibit and others like it that can often be seen on college campuses. “It’s easy for students to bury themselves in their classwork, whether it’s studying for the next exam or writing the next paper, but I think it’s equally important to spend some

time looking beyond your major,” said Richard Inouye, associate dean and associate vice president for the Office of Research and Graduate Studies. “In the long run, things that you learn outside of or at the margins of your discipline will play a very important role in expanding your understanding of your own discipline, or what you may contribute to our knowledge base in the future.” Some students reported feeling relatively uninformed about the Magna Carta before seeing the exhibit. “It makes me remember how much there is that I don’t know about the world,” said Kyle Finlinson, a senior majoring in computer science and mathematics. “There’s so many important things that have happened and things that have been done that I haven’t read about and need to learn about.” Finlinson thinks that the student body could better take advantage of exhibits like the Magna Carta display. He said it worries him that students are not as informed as they should be. “Looking to the future, there are so many things we need to know about, but we’re all so busy either doing other things or distracted,” Finlinson

Ignite

From Page 1 ments within the university, including the honors department and the USU Office of Research and Graduate Studies. Holyoak said the university has been “awesome” in this way. These departments have funded not only his research, but also his travels to present his findings. “These people have been absolutely fundamental to me being able to find and present my findings,” Holyoak said. Usually when students give research presentations, it is to a group of people involved in their same fields. The challenge at Ignite USU was condensing the topics for the general

Ryan Costanzo photo USU STUDENTS VIEW THE MAGNA CARTA exhibit displayed in the Merrill‑Cazier Library on Friday.

said. “It makes me want to be more well-read and well-rounded.” Regarding future exhibits, the students who viewed the Magna Carta presentation voiced their

encouragement for others to pay more attention. “I think it really adds value to the experience of coming to a university,” Anderson said. “So come and see an exhibit,

public. “(At) Ignite, you tell it like a story to a group of people that hear a whole bunch of different things,” Holyoak said. “It was very helpful to try and make it interesting for a group of people who had never thought about it before.” Carlie Greer, who volunteered at the event, said all of the presenters were equally passionate about their topics. “(Ignite USU) allows students to present their research in a really entertaining and engaging format,” Greer said. “It’s also short. At conferences, they can drag on. But you get to pair the interesting and the fun, and that’s what’s really unique about it.” The presentations can be found on the USU Office of Research and Graduate Studies’ Youtube channel. —brennakelly818@gmail.com

Summer

Monday, April 06

• USU Police received a report of a 2 year old male wandering at Aggie Village. Police arrived and found the mother of the child and returned the child to her.

• USU Police responded to a fire alarm at Snow Hall. The alarm showed it was on the first floor in an apartment. Police found a student who did not want to get out of bed. USU Police is referring him to housing to be fined.

• USU police had a pair of shoes turned in that had been left on one of the buses. The shoes were put into safe keeping. Saturday, April 04 • USU Police responded a fire alarm at Richards Hall, where the alarm was set off by excessive air freshener spraying. Sunday, April 05 • USU Police contacted four individuals that were skateboarding in the Big Blue parking terrace. The individuals were warned.

• USU Police and Logan EMS responded to the Public Relations building on a report of a male individual having a medical issue. Upon arrival it was determined that the male’s left shoulder had popped out of socket. EMS provided medical attention and was able to get the shoulder back in proper position. Wednesday, April 08 • USU police responded to the housing office to pick up a letter of eviction to deliver. The letter was delivered to the resident.

From Page 1 No classes will begin before 8 a.m. and 14-week courses will not be held on Fridays, he said. “As we looked at the data we discovered there are popular general education courses offered during the fall and spring that fill up real fast, why not offer those courses during the summer time?” Wagner said. “If you weren’t able to get into a class in the spring, you could get into that class during the summertime.” Students at USU are cost-conscience, so a new tuition and fee model was constructed to allow students to have a

Police Blotter Friday, April 03

you could learn something you weren’t expecting to learn.” Inouye similarly offered support for exhibits and other kinds of display. “Take advantage of as

— levi.henrie@ aggiemail.usu.edu

discount, if only going to school in the summer part-time, he said. Departments came together to find instructors who best fit the courses being offered in the summer, to cover those new classes opening up. “I’m confident that students will experience the same great quality instruction during the summer-time as they do during fall and spring,” Wagner said. “I think USU does an excellent job of providing the best quality instruction no matter where the student goes across the state, no matter when the student takes classes and no matter how the student takes classes.”

—mandy.m.morgan@ aggiemail.usu.edu

Contact USU Police at 797-1939 for non-emergencies. Anonymous reporting line: 797-5000 EMERGENCY NUMBER: 911

• USU Police responded to a male individual singing, dancing, etc, in the parking lot of the Aggie Townhouses. The individual was contacted and advised his actions needed to crease or further action would occur. The individual complied, no further action needed. • USU Police responded to a campus owned property on an animal issue involving a dog. Police spoke to the owner about the dog. No further police action taken. • USU Police conducted a welfare check on a student whose parents had not heard from them in several days and were unable to make contact. The student’s location was identified and the parents were notified of the findings.

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many of the educational opportunities as you can while you’re in school,” Inouye said.

Thursday, April 09 • USU Police responded on three males arguing/fighting in the San Juan Resident Hall. Police arrived and could not find any problems in or around the building. • USU responded to the USU Amphitheater on a report that someone had painted some Graffiti on a transformer box as well as on a door on the stage. Police are investigating. • A student reported that one of the showers in the women’s locker room in the HPER would not shut off completely. Facilities was called and they decided that they would check it out the next morning.

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‘Relay for Life’ raises nearly $7,000 1

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C O L L E G E S A G A I N S T CANCER hosted its annual ‘Relay for Life’ event. The fundraiser had people walking around the track in the George Nelson Fieldhouse from 7 p.m. Friday until 6 a.m. Saturday. The idea is that ‘cancer doesn’t sleep so neither do we.’ It raised $6,893 total (1) Participants lined the track with illuminated bags commemorating the people that they were relaying for. (2) Participants filled the Fieldhouse all night taking turns walking, always keeping a team member on the track. (3) Students embrace during the ‘Relay for Life’ fundraiser. (4) The funds raised overall and by teams go to the American Cancer Society.

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Saturday April 11

Robins Awards @ 7p in the TSC Ballroom

Monday April 13

Luau - Dinner on the patio 5p - 6:30p ($8 prepurchased $10 at the door) Show @ 7pm in the TSC Ballroom (free admission)

Tuesday April 14

Miss USU @ 7pm in the TSC Ballroom (free admission)

Wednesday April 15

Aggie Bull Run @ 2pm in the Bus Roundabout next to the Institute Building. Winners receive GoPros!

Friday April 17

Senior Celebration - Black Tie event with the Party Rock Project. Doors open at 6:00pm. (Senior Admission - free, plus one - $5) SENIORS ONLY!! Pre-registration ONLY @ http://www.usu.edu/alumnievents/seniorcelebration True Aggie Night @ Midnight: Celebrity Couple Big Blue and Betsy Blue

Saturday April 18

End of year bash: Nico & Vinz and MKTO 7pm in the Spectrum

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Student life

Kyle Todecheene photos STUDENTS BUSTED MYTHS to promote science Friday in a “Mythbusters” event hosted by the Society of Physics Students.

Busting myths with science 4By Sadie Herrera staff writer

The Society of Physics Students busted myths ranging from testing the conductivity of water to microwaving diamonds in its own rendition of “Mythbusters” on Friday. “Our main goal is to reach out to the public, because a lot of people that aren’t in the science-engineering kind of studies, they kind of don’t pay attention to the science things quite as much,” said Ben Pound, presi-

dent of SPS and a senior in physics. “We try to reach out to people and help them understand a little bit more about the world and how it actually works.” Aside from the chemistry-physics duel in the fall, this is the group’s largest event of the year, Pound said. The event itself featured various myths and either proved them correct or busted them. The group evaluated whether a ping pong ball can break the paddle, if it’s possible to make diamonds in a microwave, the

ability of air to crush a 55-gallon barrel and many other myths. One of the featured myths tested was to see how safe someone is in their car during a lightning storm. “We actually didn’t even try that one beforehand, and I’m really glad it worked,” Pound said. “It was really cool to see it go through the rubber and all of that.” Risky myths were a favorite of the audience. “We like the high-risk ones,” said Tonya Triplett, an adviser

for the society and a professor at USU. Though the group enjoyed the demonstrations, its goal was to reach out to the community and get others involved with science. “As a greater goal of outreach, which SPS does a lot of, we have this goal to go out to people in our public and encourage — especially young people — to just study more science and take one more class to be ready to go to college and to jump in and know that this isn’t just for nerds,” Triplett said. “It’s fun and who

wouldn’t love a good explosion?” Along with holding events like Mythbusters at the university, the society has gone to other schools to perform demonstrations. One performance even lasted 12 hours. Vanessa Chambers is the outreach coordinator for the group, and she has seen the impact that the group has made on students. “It was fantastic,” Chambers said. “One kid — who I have no idea who he was — (said) the

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Marvel takes risk with ‘Daredevil’ Jay Wolin

TV review

Marvel once again produces a piece of theater that stands up and in some cases succeeds the work before. “Daredevil” follows the encompassing story of Matt Murdock (Charlie Cox), an aspiring attorney by day and the protector of Hell’s Kitchen by night. Along with a group of trusted friends and individuals, Murdock — as the vigilante Daredevil — will do anything within his power to protect the city he loves from new crime lord Wilson Fisk (Vincent D’Onofrio). The number-one component to this first season would have to be its fighting sequences. They are truly phenomenal, some of the best I’ve seen in a long time. I loved how this show pulls you into

conflicts between Daredevil and his opponents in a way that gives you a great scope of the fights. They choose not to pull you in so close that you’re just seeing fists making contact or a flailing leg sticking someone in half-millisecond shots one after another, which would make you dizzy and confused. Instead, “Daredevil” gives an incredible sightline into the fights that allow you to fully appreciate the action on the screen. The shots are framed in such a way that you can see all the action in a meaningful and emotional way. More times than not I found myself with my heart racing, wondering how Daredevil was going to find his way out of another battle. The structure for the first season starts off strong, with Murdock taking on a string of clients and then using information provided by them to take action as Daredevil. Unfortunately, about halfway through the season, the focus of the story moves to Murdock’s friends and associates

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USU students make plans for healthy summer diets

Kelsie Lott photo illustration

4By Monica Delatorre staff writer

Editor’s note: This is part two in a threepart series on healthy habits for the summer. As summer nears, Utah State University students discuss how they plan to keep up a healthy diet while motivating others to do the same. Kylen Wyatt, a freshman studying English, said it can be difficult to keep up any type of healthy diet, but can be achieved with dedication. Even though some fellow freshmen

will be off their meal plans, she encouraged them to come up with their own meal plans and bring along friends to make it easier and more fun. “Eating healthy does not mean that you have to cut out all sugar and fun foods,” she said. “I don’t think eating sweets every now and then is bad. I love sweets. Just don’t eat it in large quantities every day.” Wyatt said she feels sad when individuals decide they don’t want to eat because they want to look a certain way. “If you want your perfect body, it’s going to take a lot of work and you have to be willing to do it,” Wyatt said. “If

you really care about your body, look into what you can do to better yourself. Just recognize that you are you and you don’t need to be asking yourself why you are this and not that.” Exercise science freshman Hannah Lovett said when someone is planning out his or her diet, they should think about what weight goals they have for themselves. “Tailor your goals to fit your diet,” Lovett said. “If you want to gain muscles, eat proteins and carbs. If you want to maintain your body weight, you

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Student Life

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Humans of USU: Freshman ate goat stomach tribute.

The Utah Statesman interviewed Randon Banham, a freshman majoring in mechanical engineering from Providence, Utah.

US: If you could be any Avenger, which one would you be and why? RB: I think I would go with Iron Man. Just because he’s a bad-A.

Utah Statesman: What are your summer plans for after this semester? Randon Banham: I am co-managing a summer sales team for Direct TV. I’ll be in Oklahoma. It’ll be a lot of fun.

US: And the engineering helps too. You guys have so much in common already. RB: Oh yeah, that’s true. I didn’t even think about that. Totally, sign me up.

US: How did you get that position? RB: My best friend’s brother works for the company, and so I just got talking to him and things got going. US: If you suddenly found out that finals week was actually next week, what would be your first reaction? RB: I would definitely be surprised. I would definitely have to do a lot more studying though, and really quickly. US: What’s the weirdest food you’ve ever eaten? RB: It would be goat stomach. That would definitely be the weirdest thing I have ever eaten.

US: If Utah State had to change their colors, what colors would you choose? RB: I would go orange and white. I’m thinking like the Texas Longhorns.

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US: Where did you try goat stomach? RB: In Brazil. I served a mission there in Salvador, Bahia, and so it’s just the northeastern corner of it. US: If there was a zombie apoca-

Science From Page 4 first thing when I walked through the door (which) was, ‘Your presentation was so cool, thank you so much,’ and another kid was like ‘I knew I knew you from somewhere. You were the one who came and did that science stuff.’ It was wonderful to finally get feedback because we hardly ever get feedback.” The group saw more than 950 students that day. Along with the work of the SPS, Pound wanted to thank others for helping make the event possible. “I just want to thank the Science Council for helping advertise the event

Healthy From Page 4 want to eat proteins and fats. If you want to lose weight, you would want to eat protein and veggies.” Lovett — who once decided to go on a Paleo diet, which consists of eating no grains, no sugar and no processed foods — said she

Series From Page 4 who are trying to find a way to take down Fisk. With this shift in storytelling, the action of the season takes a big hit. In some cases, the pace of “Daredevil” can work all the way down to a crawl with dialog about why it’s a good idea to take action against Fisk rather than throwing in the towel. However, the season picks up again when Murdock decides he should be taking more action as Daredevil. Overall, I think the payoff for the end of the season isn’t as strong as the first few episodes. Another thing this show did a wonderful job with was secondary characters. There are two, in

lypse, what would your plan be? RB: I guess I would turn into a mountain man, Bear Grylls-style. US: If your life were a movie, which movie would it be? RB: If I could choose a movie for

and supporting us financially a little bit and also the physics department, James Coburn especially, for his help with the demonstrations,” Pound said. Events like this help the group promote its message for other students of all walks of life to get involved with science. “The Society of Physics Students is not for just physics majors,” Triplett said. “We want everybody to come. We want education majors. Imagine the difference it would make if we took in education majors when we go to schools. We want engineering students. They add a wonderful depth when we build our demonstrations. We want every major to come and join us. We have room for them no matter how little or how much physics they know.”

— sadiejherrera@aggiemail.usu.edu

saw noticeable benefits in her health after the six-week diet. “Sugar, to be dramatic, is plaguing America,” Lovett said. “The hardest part of the Paleo diet was to cut out sugar. While on that diet, I had much more energy, and my skin was clearer.” Lovett said she thinks people should educate themselves on how to read a nutrition label. She said the Food and Drug Association website is a great resource for

finding more information on reading nutrition labels and food regulations. The FDA website contains explanations of the more complicated words that may be written on nutrition labels. Those who are looking for the up-to-date recommended serving sizes can find them on the website. According to FDA.gov, “The first place to start when you look at the Nutrition Facts label is the serving size and the number of servings

particular, that stood out to me. Ayelet Zurer portrays Vanessa Marianna, a woman who works at an art gallery where she meets Wilson Fisk. The back and forth between her and Fisk is fantastic because the show uses Vanessa as a tool to bring out what type of person Fisk is and where his motivation arises. I loved her in this role because she chose to portray Vanessa as a gritty and interesting character who you feel for throughout the show. Toby Leonard Moore portrayed Wesley, second in command to Fisk as well as his best friend. I enjoyed his role in the show because of his friendship with Fisk and willingness to do anything to help him. You get a strong emotional connection as a viewer for the relationship between Wesley and Fisk, and you understand

that Wesley only wants what’s best for Fisk. Finally, another strong element to this show would be the use of graphic material throughout the story. Now, I don’t want to push people away, thinking it’s comparable to a “Saw” film, because it’s not. Marvel understands that stories in Hell’s Kitchen are meant to be told with that intense feel, and I’m glad they decided not to shy away from that type of material. Overall I’d give the show a solid A. There are times where I feel like the show slows for the sake of being slow. But I understand that those portions are important to the series to help develop these characters for an audience that may not be familiar with them. Marvel will continue with their line-up of Netflix shows hopefully later this year with a story titled “A.K.A. Jessica Jones.” Jessica Jones will lead into two other shows, “Iron Fist” and “Luke Cage,” culminating in a team-up titled “The Defenders” a few years down the road. So, get into the Hell’s Kitchen story now before you get behind. Or wait until it all comes out and binge watch the heck out of it. Either way you can’t go wrong.

Photo courtesy Barry Wetcher/Netflix/TNS CHARLIE COX STARS in the Netflix Original Series Marvel’s “Daredevil.”

—Jay Wolin is majoring in communications. He loves football, movies and comic. Send questions or comments to jacob_wolin@yahoo.com.

my life to be similar to, it would be “The Blindside,” just because I really, really have a lot of respect for the Tuohys. I have a lot of respect for what they did and I think it would be really cool to do something like that, to con-

US: If you could describe Logan weather in one word, what would it be? RB: Differing. I would definitely go with that. Just because you never know — whether it be the middle of summer or the middle of winter — what you’re going to get. A good example, last month when it was 75 degrees. Yesterday it was 30s, snowing, and now it’s nice. I’m definitely not complaining. That’s for sure.

Kyle Todecheene photo PROFESSORS AND STUDENTS perform experiments in the Mythbusters event hosted by the Society of Physics Students on Friday.

in the package.” Maddie Conderis, a freshman studying special education, said she believes it is possible for college students to eat healthy by planning ahead, budgeting and planning meals. She said she knows it is difficult for college students to continually eat out, but she recommends cooking food at home, if only to be more aware of what goes into it. Jessica Barber, a fresh-

man majoring in business, agreed. “I feel like a big thing for us is that we don’t really see how the stuff we put in our bodies can have bad effects on us,” she said. “There is a need to educate people on the side effects of what we are eating and how eating healthier would help us stay in better shape.” Barber said she thinks a lot of people have misconceptions on how to be healthy.

“Part of staying healthy is not just working out, it is doing the right things for your body,” Barber said. Barber said she tries to stay away from fried and fast foods, as well as work out often. “As an old principal of mine would always say, ‘You eat good. You look good. You perform well,’” she said.

— monica.a.delatorre@ gmail.com

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Sports

Kyle Todechene photos (LEFT) ZAK PAYNE CONTROLS THE BALL while attempting to get past two Weber State defenders during Saturday’s scrimmage in Logan. (RIGHT) Chris Meyer makes a move up the field and runs past a Weber State player. USU won the scrimmage 27-3 and is preparing to take on the University of Utah on Wednesday. The game is scheduled to be played in Maverik Stadium.

Aggie lacrosse prepares for game in Maverik Stadium 4By Ben Fordham staff writer

In preparation for a highly-anticipated game with Utah at Maverik Stadium on Wednesday, the Aggies made a statement by defeating Weber State 27-3 in a scrimmage on Saturday. “The Weber State game was great because it gave everyone an opportunity to play and compete in roles they may not normally have,” said Utah State head coach John Atwood. “We had three players score their first collegiate goals.” Utah State had goal contributions from 14 players in the friendly match. Senior captain Kevin Mann led the Aggies in scoring with 4 goals. The Aggies are now looking forward to the unique experience of playing a rivalry game in a football stadium.

USU defense dominates spring game 4By Kalen Taylor sports editor

It was all defense — until the final two minutes — at the annual Blue vs. White spring game. “I thought we did really good,” said Ricky Ali’ifua, a junior defensive end who recorded one tackle for loss at the scrimmage. “The offense didn’t score until the very end, but ideally we want them to never score. We had something to prove, not only to the fans but to the offense — that the defense is the heart of this team. That’s what we’re going to continue to try and prove for this program.” The offense beat the defense 50-48 after scoring a lategame touchdown. “It’s great to be back out here with all these guys again,” said

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senior quarterback Chuckie Keeton, who led the passing attack with 55 yards on 7-of-18 passing. “I guess we find ways to win, but we’ve got a lot of pieces to put into place.” The offense got six points for a touchdown, three points for a field goal, two points for a rush of 15 or more yards, two points for a pass of 20 or more yards, one point for a first down and one or two

Ricky Ali’ifua defensive end

“Every time I think about it, I start getting goose bumps,” said junior attack Blade Garlow. “Merlin Olson Field demands respect, and I’m grateful to have the chance to play in this stadium.” Competing in a collegiate football stadium is a rarity for club teams across the country. Wednesday’s game will be the first stadium experience for the team dating back to 2010. “This is my first time coaching at the stadium,” Atwood said. “The opportunity to play in Maverik Stadium where other Aggie legends have made history is something the whole team is amped for.” This will be the first and only stadium game of the season for a struggling Utah team. The Utes are 2-9 on the season and enter Wednesday’s game looking to snap a four-game losing streak.

“We don’t really see this as a rivalry game, but we understand that Utah State has never beaten Utah, and we take that seriously,” said Utah senior defenseman Kelbie Ockey. “Playing under the lights of a stadium will ignite some energy for both teams and make for a great game.” Whether or not the players consider it a rivalry, Wednesday’s game looks to be a competitive matchup for two teams looking for momentum at the end of the season. “Playing Utah always has a little edge to it because of our rivalry,” Garlow said. “It’s going to be a great game in an amazing place.” Wednesday’s game will start at 7 p.m.

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failed respective conversions. The team wanted to emphasize defense, so the scoring rules included an amendment that if the offense scored inside of two minutes remaining, it would bring them even no matter the score difference. “I think we’ll be OK,” said Utah State head coach Matt Wells. “I feel good about our offense. We’ve got a long ways to go, but I didn’t see anything that worries me.” Trailing 38-11 on the last play of the game, redshirt freshman D.J. Nelson hit wide receiver Tyler Fox for a 4-yard touchdown to pull even. The offense converted a two point

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We had something to prove ... that the defense is the heart of this team. That’s what wer’re going to continue to try and prove for this program. points for respective conversions. The defense earned six points for a touchdown, five points for a turnover, three points for a three-and-out, three points for a blocked field goal, two points for a stopped drive, sack or tackle for loss, as well as one or two points for

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(TOP) TORREY GREEN MAKES TACKLES JOJO NATSON as wide receiver Braelon Roberts makes a block up the field. (BOTTOM) Tonney Lindsey tries to escape the swarming defense during the spring scrimmage on Saturday. The defense led all game but lost 50-48 on a last-second touchdown.

Utah State baseball sweeps weekend, continues 15-game win streak 4By Thomas Sorenson staff writer

Kylee Larsen photo AN AGGIE HITS THE BALL during a home game against Montana. Utah State is undefeated in conference play so far this season.

The Utah State baseball team extended its winning streak to 15 and swept Boise State in three road games Saturday and Sunday. “We knew that if we could get past these guys, we’d have a clear shot to win conference,” said first baseman Riley Stauffer. Boise State was in second place in the conference behind the Aggies going into the series. The three wins pushed Utah State’s overall record to 15-4 and 9-0 in conference. Utah State received big performances from two players

who usually play in reserve roles, said head coach Brad Singer. The Aggies were down 2-1 in the top of the fourth inning when designated hitter Angel Brito hit a two-run home run. “I felt like, well, I’m doing something for the team. I’m doing well. I’m helping my buddy Sixto,” Brito said. Sixto Cabrera pitched that game for the Aggies. Brito told Cabrera before the game he would do whatever he could to help his friend get the win. “I told him, ‘I’m in the lineup, so let’s win this game,’” Brito said. “I would do whatever is in my hands to help him.”

The Aggies added more runs in the sixth and seventh innings and held on to win 5-3. Brito ended the game 2 of 3 with two runs, a double and the home run. He also had one walk. Utah State won the first game 11-0 after reserve outfielder Brandon Campbell came off the bench to hit a home run that extended the Aggie lead. He finished the game with two hits in two attempts, with a double and the home run. “I tell the guys, ‘You got to be ready, and you might be a guy that comes off the bench and gives us a spark,’” Singer said. “Those are momentum

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Maverik From Page 1 involved in and what I love, and I love Maverik.” To go along with its new name, Utah State will also begin a remodeling project to give the venue a face lift. Utah State athletic director and university vice president Scott Barnes spoke about the importance of having a sponsorship and the changes it will bring. On the west side, a new four-story premium seating and press box structure will be built to include a state-of-the-art media and game operations area, 24 luxury suites, 20 loge boxes, over 700 covered club seats and a premium club area that will also be used to host a student-athlete training table. Major concourse work will include significantly increased restroom facilities, doubling the amount according to Albrecht, upgraded concessions and an enlarged concourse for better pedestrian traffic flow. Renovations will also include new video boards on both the north and south ends of the stadium, along with a new public address system. The additional expansion of Maverik Stadium’s seating capacity is also planned for the future. Utah State’s football stadium was constructed 47 years ago and has been altered only four times. However, the seating capacity has been altered twice. Once, in

Baseball From Page 1 shifters, where they come in and are able to change the game, essentially.” Going into the series, the Aggies were excited to play a Boise team had abilities similar to their own, Stauffer said. “We knew we’d be playing a higher-level of competition,” Stauffer said. “Everybody wants to step up for that big moment and that’s what we did.” The series stalled when a rain delay ended the second game. The two teams finished the game on Sunday. “It was kind of weird,” Stauffer said, “especially for the pitcher Colton Draney,

1980 with the addition and relevant in today’s of approximately 10,000 sports world, you need seats to the south bowl, to have the financial and again in 1997 as backing of corporate roughly 4,000 chair back America. ... What seats were installed to grandpa accomplished bring the present capacat Utah State will never ity to 25,513. be duplicated in today’s In 2005 the south society. We know his end zone area was renname will remain promovated. This gave an inent and continue to upgrade to concessions have a strong legacy at and restroom facilities, Utah State. His story as well as a widened conwill not be forgotten.” course on the east side In all, Dick of the stadium. Lastly Romney is the lonin 2008, the three-story, gest-tenured head foot69,000-square foot Jim ball and basketball and Carol Laub Athletcoach in school histoics-Academics Complex ry as well as the lonwas completed in the gest-tenured athletics north end zone, providdirector. He also ranks ing enhanced athletic first all-time in career and academic resources Kylee Larsen photo football wins with 128 for all 16 of USU’s varsiA BANNER IS UNROLLED during half time of the spring game revealing to the and football games ty sports. coached 235. Mountain West Comis- fans the new name for the stadium. While Romney sioner Craig Thompson Stadium is no more, was on hand for the from 1919-1948, compiling a 128- “Dick was a Hall-of-Fame coach those present Saturday believe event and he praised Utah State 91-16 record on the field. Romney and administrator here. I want that the renaming will help Utah for the progress the university has also spent 22 seasons,1920-1941, to take this time to acknowledge made in signing with a corporate as the men’s basketball coach the Romney family. Understand State move forward. sponsor. at USU and posted a 225-157 re- this: Dick Romney’s legacy will “We’ve had a lot of special “What’s good for Utah State is cord. He was the track & field continue, and it will continue in a things happen at Utah State good for the Mountain West,” coach for 24 seasons and was the big way inside Maverik Stadium, throughout the years,” Albrecht Thompson said. “This is a great Aggies’ head baseball coach for and we can’t wait to continue and said. “This will certainly be one of the most important, thanks day, and we appreciate your sup- three years, 1919-1921. further plan for that.” port. Our relationship with Utah “When you think about where we Romney’s grandson, Richard to our Maverik partners. You saw State is short, but it’s only begin- are today, you can’t help but think Romney, was at the renaming that plane that was going around ning.” about those that came before us,” ceremony with his family to help with the sign reading, ‘Maverik Loves Utah State.’ Well, Utah The stadium was originally Barnes said. “Certainly as we remember his grandfather. named after the late E. Lowell transition from Romney Stadium “The renaming of Romney State loves Maverik, too.” “Dick” Romney. Romney spent to Maverik Stadium, we have to Stadium is a little bittersweet,” — kalen.s.taylor@gmail.com 29 seasons as the Aggies’ athletics think about the great E.L. ‘Dick’ Richard Romney said. “Our family realizes that to be competitive director and head football coach Romney. Twitter: @kalen_taylor

because he gets all loose and ready to go and then has to do it again the next day.” Cody McGlocklin pitched a complete game in the first game, allowing zero runs in five innings with only one hit and five strikeouts. McGlocklin added 6-of-8 hitting in the series with one run and three RBIs. Colton Draney also pitched a complete game with one run allowed on four hits. He added five strikeouts. The Aggies will next play Idaho State on Friday at 6 p.m. at Richard V. Hansen ballpark in Smithfield. The series concludes with a Saturday doubleheader beginning at 12 p.m. — thomas.sorenson@aggiemail.usu.edu Twitter: @tomcat340

Women’s rugby wins sevens tourney (ABOVE)HEAD COACH BROOKE LAMBERT SPEAKS TO THE TEAM DURING PRACTICE THURSDAY. On Saturday, the women’s rugby team competed in a conference tournament held at Idaho State and placed first. Montana State, Idaho State and Utah Valley University were also invited to the tournament. (RIGHT) Maddy Jensen catches a pass while Wynter Holtman and Hannah Fallon run behind in support during the Thursday practice. The Aggies have played in four tournaments so far in the spring. In three of the events, USU has recorded two wins and one second-place finish. The other win came at Montana and second place was a Colorado State.

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Kylee Larsen photo LOGAN ADAM PITCHES during a home game this season. USU won three road games last weekend and is on a 15-game win streak.

Defense From Page 1 conversion on a wide-open catch in the end zone by running back Kennedy Williams. The defense had seven players with at least three tackles each and eight tackles for loss. Ian Togiai led the defense with five tackles and one tackle for loss. Eric Bernston recorded the team’s only sack of the day. Defensively the Aggies allowed 94 rush yards on 34 attempts and 95 pass yards on 39 attempts. “We want to finish stronger

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than we started,” Ali’ifua said. “We didn’t do that at the end. ... Overall I was really pleased with it. We had a lot of energy and a lot of juice, we’re satisfied with what happened today.” Along with the defense, special teams impressed Wells. Punter Aaron Dalton kicked 13 times for an average of over 49 yards per punt and a long of 62. The offense struggled all afternoon. The longest play of the scrimmage was a screen pass from Nelson to junior college transfer Devante Mays that went for 26 yards. “It makes us better,” Keeton said. “It gives us a great defense to go against every single

day. You can only get better by competing against the best. I think that’s what we do every single day. I’m excited to see what they do in the season.” Redshirt freshman Zach Van Leeuwen caught five passes for 40 yards to lead the receivers, and Tonney Lindsey was the leading rusher with 19 yards on six rush attempts. The offense was missing wide receivers Hunter Sharp and Brandon Swindall. Devonte Robinson and JoJo Natson both took limited snaps on offense as well. The defense was playing without top linebackers Kyler Fackrell and Nick Vigil. Noseguard Travis Seefeldt and defensive end Jordan Nielsen were miss-

ing from the defensive line. There were close to 9,000 fans at the game to celebrate the new naming rights for Maverik Stadium and watch the spring game. Maverik sponsored live music and free food for fans before the game started. “It’s neat to see this,” Wells said. “The amount of support, the amount of fans, the junior recruits and sophomore recruits. Great crowd, great turnout, alumni turnout — it’s a great day to be an Aggie.”

— kalen.s.taylor@ gmail.com Twitter: @kalen_taylor

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Trendy catch-phrases insufficient when expressing sincere emotions Nobody really plans on being homeless. It’s generally considered the bitter result of terrible luck and maybe some poor life choices, and certainly not anything you’d expect to happen to the average college student. However, due to some complex details involving a surprise medical diagnosis, a flight to Oregon and a financial jam, it happened to me this semester — all during spring break, in fact. It sucked. It’s also just one of the innumerable problems you might face when you’re a 20-something student in a college town. A death in the family, a bad day at work and a souring relationship will each impact your life in a unique way, but for each of these complex situations, there remains a common thread — Pretty much everyone will want to oversimplify your real problems into a Logan Jones trendy catchphrase. And it is really, Asst. really annoysports ing. editor There’s a time and a place for the phrase “The struggle is real.” That time is late at night, and that place is in your kitchen while your roommate desperately tries to release an over-cooked poptart from the clutches of a stubborn toaster using a tiny plastic fork. It’s an ironic phrase, the stepchild of “First world problems,” which in this day and age is just code for “Couldn’t find my phone charger.” It’s funny, maybe a little overused — okay, it’s a lot overused — but here’s a protip: it’s not something you ever

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want to say to somebody recently diagnosed with cancer. First world problems was popular for a while, until that video of kids in thirdworld countries reading tweets tagged with #firstworldproblems made it around social media, effectively putting that one to sleep. In its absence, simply saying “the struggle” has become the go-to phrase for anyone wishing to express their acknowledgement of a rough situation without actually investing any thought into it. There’s a trend right now that I can’t wait for our small college town subculture to get over, and it’s the watering down of complex problems for fear of expressing any actual emotion. When anyone refers to strong feelings as “the feels,” it makes everyone in the room a little dumber. This is the single worst phrase since “Keep calm and … ” was

a thing. Sure that’s awfully judgmental, but nobody else seems to have a problem with it, and it’s killing the way we communicate with each other. I am by no means an individual who thinks everything’s a serious occasion — on the contrary, I take almost nothing very seriously. But communication is important. “The feels” is not a substitute for emotions, just like a kissy-face emoji is not an adequate way of saying “I love you.” It’s not that language shouldn’t always have a sense of humor. It’s just concerning that many people seem to be voluntarily forfeiting their ability to properly voice what they’re feeling. This issue doesn’t just apply to good feelings. If you can’t put words to feelings of anger and frustration in an appropriate fashion, you’re going to

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Forum letter: Sex needs boundaries To the editor: The reply to my April 7 letter to the editor focused on only one aspect of what I said. It was not the main point of what I wrote, but nevertheless it is a significant point regarding male sexuality. It’s one that many women don’t seem to understand. I think we love to talk too much about having sex, from the mechanics of how to do it, to all the deviations one can try out. What we never seem to hear is what leads people to desire sex and how to keep it under control. I wanted to bring that to light. As for giving credit, I give credit to those who do respect and value women enough to wait and to those whose first thought isn’t what they’d “like to do with her.” But that isn’t every guy. Also, I never said anything about criminal behavior. My letter was about abstinence. I addressed real issues that impact guys and, for some, cause them to struggle. The struggle may be totally their own, never revealed to others; but, yes, sometimes women’s choices do increase the struggle and so do guys’ own choices. I also understand that guys’

choices often cause different struggles for women. I can’t adequately address that, as a man. If a guy and a girl spend a lot of time together because they like each other, then the things I referred to in my previous letter can affect the outcome, including not abstaining even though that was their original intent. Space limited what I could say. My original letter, which was way too long, included this list of a few principles of dignity and respect essential for healthy relationships: • Sex is not a right or an entitlement. It is a privilege granted by one person to another. Whether married or not, no one is a possession to be used at will. • Sex requires informed consent. In other words, you must make clear if you’re in it for the shortterm or long-term, if you have any relevant health issues or perhaps if there is a spouse, etc. • A person can live without sex. Of course it is harder to do when sex is all around us. • A person can find sexual satisfaction with any person they are willing

to get that close with. This means we can be sexually satisfied with our spouse, even if we discover “more attractive options.” Cheating on your spouse is never justified. • Achieving some ultimate sexual experience is not a worthy goal if it means betraying your moral values or other people. • Love is not sex. Sex is a proper part of a loving marriage, but is not a foundation for marriage. Ultimately, my letter was intended to oppose the cultural idea that everything sex is to be praised. Avoiding untimely sex is also to be praised, even more so. Sex needs boundaries. Abstinence and marriage are such boundaries. Instead of talking so much about sex, let’s talk more about friendship and caring for others. I think it’s time to stop riding the social-sexual wave that was started years ago by others and spurred on by entertainment and marketing. Let’s do our best to keep sex in its proper place. — Emil Therianos

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Love horoscopes Language Aries: March 21 - April 19

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Jupiter is warning you not to be a control freak. Don’t make demands of your partner, and avoid giving him or her ultimatums. If you act too pushy, you’re likely to just drive that person away. Try to chill out and avoid panicking over little things.

have a fun time trying to hold onto a job or a significant other. Communication doesn’t have to be your occupation or a pas-

Taurus: April 20 - May 20 Sometimes you’re too shy about sharing your ideas and talents with others. Mercury is moving into your sign for a few weeks, and this will give you a lot more confidence. Showcase that sly sense of humor and that sweet personality. Somebody cute might notice you. Gemini: May 21 - June 21

Page 9 sion of yours for it to be important. We talk and text and email and comment and “like” things every waking hour of every day. We may as well learn how to do it in a way that doesn’t make us look stupid. Nobody really plans on sounding like an idiot — but it

still happens.

— Logan Jones is a junior majoring in journalism. He’s expecting at least a few angry emails laced with “YOLO” and “Can’t even” directed toward his inbox at logantjones@aggiemail. usu.edu or on Twitter @Logantj.

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Your relationship is taking on a sassy, flirty quality. Even if you’ve been involved with the same person for a long time, you’ll enjoy a feeling of fun and playfulness with your honey. Venus is waving her magic wand in your direction. Cancer: June 22-July 22 Neptune is enhancing your psychic intuition. As a sensitive Water sign, you’re always good at picking up on hidden vibes. But this week you’ll be super sensitive. Maybe you’ll finally figure out that secret that your sweetheart has been hiding from you. Leo: July 23 - Aug. 22 Don’t jump to conclusions. A moon opposition could make you a bit paranoid, and you might worry that something seems off in your relationship. It’s probably just you. Get some rigorous exercise or hang out with outside friends to blow off some steam. Virgo: Aug. 23 - Sept. 22 You’ll settle into a nice groove with a relationship as Mercury boosts your energy. You’ll be comfortable with your situation. If you’re single, you’ll feel centered and serene, open-minded about experiencing a new romance at the right time. Libra: Sept. 23 - Oct. 23 Usually you have a great way with words, but this week, you’ll find it harder to express yourself. Maybe you have such strong feelings for someone that it makes you nervous and afraid. The moon says don’t let fear get in your way. Scorpio: Oct. 24 - Nov. 21 Mercury is moving opposite your sign for a while, and this means that goals might feel difficult to reach. Maybe it seems like it’s impossible to meet the right romantic partner, and you’re worried that you’ll die alone. Don’t worry; it’s just the planets making you paranoid. Sagittarius: Nov. 22 - Dec. 21 Saturn is encouraging you to focus on doing what’s right, even if it feels complicated or difficult. Maybe you really shouldn’t be dating that person because you can see the relationship isn’t going anywhere. Be brave about speaking your truth.

Kylee Larsen photos (TOP) JARON PUTNAM PERFORMS Heimliche Aufforderung at the annual Robins Awards held in the Taggart Student Center Ballroom on Saturday night. Putnam went on to earn the Talent of the Year award later that evening. (BOTTOM LEFT) Nicole Martineau holds her Robins Award after the ceremony as family and friends crowd around. (BOTTOM RIGHT) Vice President of Student Services James Morales introduces the nominees for the Woman of the Year award at the Robins Awards on Saturday night. Lacey Haggan earned the award later on.

Capricorn: Dec. 22 - Jan.19 You’ll have good energy over the next few weeks as Mercury brings you a much-needed boost. Your moods will be lighter, and you’ll be ready to play. Invite your sweetheart out for a nice picnic in a park or schedule a fun party at your place for some friends. Aquarius: Jan. 20 - Feb. 18 As an Air sign, sometimes your head is up in the clouds. This week, pay attention to practical matters. Jupiter is reminding you that you need to stick to schedules, pay bills on time, and work to remain on equal footing with your partner. Pisces: Feb. 19 - March 20 You’re in a dreamy and romantic mood, thanks to Neptune. You’re daydreaming about wonderful encounters with a special someone. If you’re single, you could be fantasizing about your ideal partner. You’re making a list of your future honey’s ideal qualities.

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