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Steak ‘n Shake... Rising Roll... all on page 3.

City News Editor Val Lick discusses the project’s finale on page 4.

There’s a long line at Steak ‘n Shake and there’s a list of things to do while you’re in it on page 6.

Photo by Steven Bridges

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Volume 137, Issue 3

Thursday, January 17, 2019

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The Daily Beacon • Thursday, January 17, 2019

Letter from the Campus News Editor: It’s finished!

DAILY BEACON STAFF AND Gabriela Szymanowska Campus News Editor POLICY INFORMATION EDITORIAL Editor-in-Chief: Kylie Hubbard Managing Editor: Tyler Wombles Copy Chief: Paige Greene Campus News Editor: Gabriela Szymanowska City News Editor: Val Lick Sports Editor: Blake Von Hagen Asst. Sports Editor: Will Backus Engagement Editor: Jared Chadwick Digital Producer: Kelsey French Asst. Digital Producer: Elexis Houston Opinons Editor: Margot McClellan Photo Editors: Emily Gowder, Megan Albers Design Editors: Elisa Razak. Grace Atter Production Artists: Lauren Mayo, Emily Gowder, Meliya Evans, Catherine Fei, McLane Zaitz, Jeremiah Pham, Meg Kiestler, Leah Gardner

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After nine long years that never seemed to end, with deadlines being pushed further and further back, it’s finally done.

It’s hard to believe — even to imagine — that as we walk across campus we’ll no longer hear the sounds of construction coming from behind those blue fences that were set up for the longest time, almost mystifying us as to what exactly this new student union was going to be like.

However, Phase II of the Student Union has opened, and its hallways are now filled with students’ voices resonating off of each wall with life.

I, for one, am super excited about what Phase II of the Student Union has brought and will bring to UT. One huge aspect of the new structure that has already begun to shape The Daily Beacon is that the focal point for campus news has shifted. It has become more central with many

meetings, lectures, coverages and other important news coming straight from the heart of campus.

Personally, when I find out that there’s a Board of Trustees meeting, I won’t have to go running across to the Visitor Center to cover it.

There are also many great features that this new Student Union brings to UT, beyond the shift in the flow of news. The new student center has the potential to bring all of us as a campus closer together, whether that be standing in line at Rising Roll or Steak n’ Shake, hanging out on the couches where the torch overlooks the “living room,” utilizing one of the new auditoriums or learning to dance in the ballroom.

And although I haven’t eaten at Steak n’ Shake yet — because, let’s face it, the line up to this point has been way too long (although I now have 100 things I can do while I’m in that line) — I have already been hooked by Rising Rolls’ chicken and apple sandwich. I mean, the sweet crunch of the apple paired with the salty, fresh chicken salad is a perfect combination.

Beyond everything else, I’m looking forward to spending more time at the Student Union,

Emily Gowder / The Daily Beacon hanging with friends, eating good food and reporting on the news that’s happening right here in the center of campus.

Four things to know about the new Student Union Tyler Wombles

“(We are) looking forward to being able to provide employment to some additional students moving through the spring semester,” Crone said. “And hope that the student employment experiences that students can The Student Union Phase II can seem a find here are really developmental.” little imposing.

A massive ballroom sits on floor two With numerous different features, stateStep into the Student Union’s new ballof-the-art facilities and drool-inducing food options, brought together by a joint venture room, and you may just forget you’re on a team of BarberMcMurry architects, McCarty college campus at all.

The ballroom, one of Phase II’s flashiest Holsaple McCarty Architects and Interior Designers, wrapping one’s head around attractions, can accommodate roughly 1,000 everything UT’s newest attraction has to people for various events, presentations and gatherings. offer may appear unthinkable.

“This is a community space that is availTo get a head start, here are five things to able for student organizations, university know about the new Student Union. departments, others to use for events ranging Students have the chance to work there from speakers to catered events,” Crone said.

The ballroom can accommodate multimeWant to experience the Student Union dia presentations, with an LCD projector that Phase II firsthand?

Students are being hired to help staff the drops from ceiling. It can also be subdivided Student Union, with tasks ranging from set- into three separate rooms, boasting bays that ting up rooms and AV systems, working in hold movable walls which staff can use to the copy center and ticket office, and man- create three smaller spaces.

A large UT seal at the center of the room ning the game room and information desk.

“One of the things from my perspective and three LCD projectors in each of three that’s exciting about a facility like this is that bays are also features of Phase II’s ballroom. we really as a university can’t help to fulfill A catering kitchen helps with food serthe vision for this space without student vice workers,” Student Union Director Ian Crone Right beside the ballroom is a state-of-thesaid.

Some students were hired during the fall art catering kitchen.

Aramark uses the kitchen to service camsemester, but the hope is to employ over 100 pus, adding to a list of kitchens across camstudents eventually.

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pus including one already used in Phase I. They have active kitchens across campus, as well as one in Phase I, but Crone believes that Phase II’s new kitchen will be vitally important for Aramark’s catered operations at UT. “Fantastic resources for them to be able to provide great meals to campus … my understanding is that this will be really the focal point for their catered events across campus,” Crone said.

There’s a huge loading dock at the bottom Arguably the Student Union’s most important feature is right under everyone’s feet.

A loading dock, dubbed as “G1,” is situated at the ground floor of the Student Union and has uses including storage and offices for maintenance and custodial work.

It services not only the Student Union, but also Stokely Hall and the Haslam Business Building.

Crone estimated that the loading dock can accommodate six semi-trucks as well as other service vehicles. With a facility that size, Crone said 24-hour support from facilities and the ability to receive deliveries from providers is paramount.

“It is a precious commodity,” Crone said.

“Space, as you can imagine, on campus is very valuable. So we are going to be working closely with Parking Services to be able to protect this so our service providers can use it.”

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Review: Do Steak ‘n Shake and Rising Roll live up to the hype?

Margot McClellan

Opinions Editor

Tyler Wombles

Managing Editor With the new Student Union came two new food locations -- Steak n’ Shake and Rising Roll.

Now, surely you’ve seen a lot of buzz surrounding these new food joints, and we promise this is the last article you’ll see about them ... but we just had to review the food.

Steak n’ Shake Contrary to how Steak ‘n Shake typically operates, this location runs much like a welloiled food-serving machine, where you must stand and wait for your number to be called.

Shakes are the fastest items to get out first, and depending on what time you get there, you may be left waiting for a hot minute to get your food.

The menu is a very condensed version of what you would typically find at a Steak ‘n Shake location, designed to make the visit quick and easy.

Margot’s take: The hot dog was something I hadn’t tried on past visits to Steak ‘n Shake,

since I usually opt for a signature steak burger.

The hot dog is a foot long (although it looks longer), cut lengthwise down the middle to hold condiments. The sausage is 100 percent beef, quite salty, a bit dry and firm. Coupled with the bun, it makes for a simple but filling meal. This is better enjoyed sitting down, since it comes in a box-tray, making it a bit more precarious to carry out easily.

Speaking of which, the fries are some of my personal favorites of those in the fast food industry. They are finely cut crispy shoestring fries, which gives them a delicate feel.

Tyler’s take: This is pretty much what you would expect from Steak ‘n Shake. The burgers and accompanying toppings/condiments are tasty and satisfying, but this one was not necessarily meat heavy or on the fancy side at all. I got the Frisco melt, which boasts two burgers, cheese and special sauce between two pieces of sourdough bread, fries and the Volunteer milkshake.

The Frisco melt itself was very tasty, with the sauce giving it a special kick that other burgers on Steak ‘n Shake’s menu, as well as those of other chains, don’t have. The sourdough bread was a nice change from normal buns and the cheese worked well with the melt’s other aspects. You’re not going to get high-quality

meat in a Steak ‘n Shake burger, same as with just about any other fast food offering, but it’s just enough to satisfy your cravings.

I was also pleased with the “All Vol” shake. It reminded me of Sonic’s ice cream slushes, with the fruity orange taste blending well with the thick ice cream. It’s not going to blow you away, and I wouldn’t say that it is a better option than the chain’s other shake options, but if you’re looking for a way to show your Vol spirit and a soothing treat, this is the one for you.

bread is thick and toasted, giving it a lot of crunch. There is an oddly satisfying combination taste from the creaminess of the chicken salad, the mellow starkness of the bleu cheese and a bit of tartness from the apple.

The mango-orange-key lime smoothie is sweet-tart, and if I’ll be honest, had a true UTK orange hue. This is probably my new favorite “Big Orange” drink. It’s good for those who want something sweet and cold, but not necessarily creamy or too sweet.

Rising Roll

Tyler’s take: I was once a stranger to fruits on sandwiches. Rising Roll changed that for me.

I ordered the pimento cheese and apples sandwich. It’s a simple combination, with just the pimento cheese and the apples on roll-type bread, but a very pleasing one nonetheless. It filled me up without making me feel overstuffed or bad, which many chains have a tendency to do.

As with most sandwich shops, chips are available as a side option here. I got Baked Lays, a strong contender for pairing with any type of sandwich. They went well with the sweet taste of the pimento cheese and apples.

In all honesty, Margot seriously thought this place was a sushi joint before actually hearing more about it, and if you are the same way -- it does not serve sushi, but unconventional gourmet sandwiches.

Margot’s Take: For those trying to watch calorie counts, there is a small “under 400 calorie” section. The turkey and goat cheese wrap was pretty filling and satisfying, if a little bit plain — I would personally believe a bit more goat cheese. The wrap itself was crispy and almost wafer-like, giving an unexpected, but pleasantly satisfying crunch to the wrap.

Then there was the chicken salad, bleu cheese and green apple on multigrain bread. Boy, that was a mouthful, and so is the sandwich. The

Final takes online Read more at utdailybeacon.com.

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The Daily Beacon • Thursday, January 17, 2019

A look back at the construction of the new Student Union Valerie Lick

City News Editor

It took a while, didn’t it?

The second phase of UT’s ambitious new Student Union was six years in the making, with a completion date that inched away as the project encountered setbacks and updates. Throughout those six years, hundreds of employees designed, engineered, facilitated and built the project literally from the ground up.

And now it’s done. Two UT staff members, both of whom worked on the project from its conception, think back on the building that they hope will be the new heart of UT. Associate Vice Chancellor of Facilities Services Dave Irvin said that the building is a central space that can serve on-campus students, off-campus students and alumni alike.

“I think what the Student Union does, maybe for the first time, is gives us a real living room — A real heart to the campus,” Irvin said. “We have many students who live off campus, lots of alumni who come to campus, and before, there were spaces within the colleges, maybe small lounges.

But really there was no center, if you will, for the university.”

The Student Union replaces the smaller University Center, which was finished in the 1950s. Irvin said that the old building was designed to serve a much smaller population.

“The University Center was state of the art in the fifties, but it was built for a campus of 5,000 students,” Irvin said.

The new Student Union serves a campus of almost 30,000 students. As such, it covers nearly 400,000 square feet. And while its predecessor was state of the art in the 1950s, the Student Union’s designers hope that it will be state of the art for a new century.

The construction of Phase 1 and Phase 2 combined came in at 186.7 million dollars — the second-costliest project in UT history.

Part of that cost — not to mention the shifting completion date — came from the setbacks project designers faced.

Campus Project Manager Dan Smith said that the project’s construction encountered some setbacks, including poor soil conditions, asbestos and a sinkhole. With each of these setbacks, Smith and other staff members had to update the construction plan and take steps to halt the issue in its tracks.

The Student Union compensates for soil issues with an extensive foundation, includ-

ing pillars drilled straight into bedrock. This design update came after a large sinkhole delayed construction.

“Things like [the sinkhole] are part of why the foundational structure is designed the way it’s designed. There’s a lot of ‘We need to fix this and make sure it’s never a problem,’ so that slowed us down,” he said.

However, some redesigns were efforts to reevaluate the needs and wants of the student body.

“When you’re partly through construction and you say, ‘Let me go and revisit some of the design thoughts and what I want in the end,’ it is a challenge,” Smith said. “And it takes time. You don’t want to go too far down a construction path when you’re not sure exactly what you want.”

With newer buildings like Orange and White Halls encountering structural problems just a few years after completion, designers faced added pressure to make sure the Student Union lasts.

However, Smith is confident that the building’s extensive foundation, strong materials and careful construction will last for its entire 75-year life cycle.

“We expect the structure of the Student Union is gonna last 75 years ... Maybe more,” Smith said. “If you say, ‘This building will be here for most of a century,’ you have to build it in a way that takes that into account,” he said.

Now, nearly six years after Phase 2 began, staff members like Smith and Irvin get to see the ambitious project completed.

Irvin says that he is completely satisfied — not to mention proud — of the project’s outcome.

“Anytime you do a project, you look back and say, ‘Maybe with perfect hindsight, I’d do something different,’ but this is one of those projects where I don’t know what we would do differently,” Irvin said.

“I may be biased, but I really think it’s the top student union in the country,” Irvin added.

Smith felt a sense of closure when the second phase of the Student Union first opened in early January.

“When I walked through the building for the Torchlighting Ceremony, it was the first time I had gotten into the building once students were back and were in it. And I walked through the building and I could hear people talking ... ” Smith paused, thinking.

“It felt very right to be there and to feel the life and the energy that everyone who worked on the project knew was going to be there.”

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Thursday, January 17, 2019 • The Daily Beacon

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A TIMELINE OF THE STUDENT UNION SPACE

By Paige Greene Copy Editor

The new Student Union has been underway for some time, now — in fact, the project began nearly nine years ago, and it was preceded by a rich and fascinating history that few are privileged to know.

The completion of this project, the largest in the university’s history, may not seem so impressive without that perspective, so here is a rundown of all that’s happened to make this possible.

UT established its first recreational meeting space for in 1890 when a YMCA was constructed on campus under the leadership of President Charles Dabney. This burning served as a focal point until it burned down in 1943.

The university opened the Carolyn P. Brown Memorial Center on Sept. 9, 1954. Though Carolyn Brown herself never attended UT, the building remained the university’s central meeting place for 58 years. It was remodeled in 1967 and featured a bowling alley, music lounge and candy shop at times.

UT began to make progress on a plan that had been in the works for some time- the construction of a new Student Union- in March. Demolition started in December to make space for the new Student Union and Pedestrian Walkwaythe one that now links the Student Union to The Hill.

In August 2014, construction of Pedestrian Walkway was completed. Work on Blueberry Falls, a landscaping project between the Student Union and the Claxton Education Building, also began.

Phase I of Student Union construction was completed in June 2015, and students were allowed access to VolBooks, new dining facilities and the Center for Career Development. In July, Phase II began.

Phase II culminated in a celebration on January 8, 2019, of the completion of the new Student Union. A glass torch sculpture was unveiled, symbolizing UT’s dedication to tradition even as it continues to move forward.

Graphic by Elisa Razak

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The Daily Beacon • Thursday, January 17, 2019

A look back at the construction of the new Student Union Valerie Lick

City News Editor

It took a while, didn’t it?

The second phase of UT’s ambitious new Student Union was six years in the making, with a completion date that inched away as the project encountered setbacks and updates. Throughout those six years, hundreds of employees designed, engineered, facilitated and built the project literally from the ground up.

And now it’s done. Two UT staff members, both of whom worked on the project from its conception, think back on the building that they hope will be the new heart of UT. Associate Vice Chancellor of Facilities Services Dave Irvin said that the building is a central space that can serve on-campus students, off-campus students and alumni alike.

“I think what the Student Union does, maybe for the first time, is gives us a real living room — A real heart to the campus,” Irvin said. “We have many students who live off campus, lots of alumni who come to campus, and before, there were spaces within the colleges, maybe small lounges.

But really there was no center, if you will, for the university.”

The Student Union replaces the smaller University Center, which was finished in the 1950s. Irvin said that the old building was designed to serve a much smaller population.

“The University Center was state of the art in the fifties, but it was built for a campus of 5,000 students,” Irvin said.

The new Student Union serves a campus of almost 30,000 students. As such, it covers nearly 400,000 square feet. And while its predecessor was state of the art in the 1950s, the Student Union’s designers hope that it will be state of the art for a new century.

The construction of Phase 1 and Phase 2 combined came in at 186.7 million dollars — the second-costliest project in UT history.

Part of that cost — not to mention the shifting completion date — came from the setbacks project designers faced.

Campus Project Manager Dan Smith said that the project’s construction encountered some setbacks, including poor soil conditions, asbestos and a sinkhole. With each of these setbacks, Smith and other staff members had to update the construction plan and take steps to halt the issue in its tracks.

The Student Union compensates for soil issues with an extensive foundation, includ-

ing pillars drilled straight into bedrock. This design update came after a large sinkhole delayed construction.

“Things like [the sinkhole] are part of why the foundational structure is designed the way it’s designed. There’s a lot of ‘We need to fix this and make sure it’s never a problem,’ so that slowed us down,” he said.

However, some redesigns were efforts to reevaluate the needs and wants of the student body.

“When you’re partly through construction and you say, ‘Let me go and revisit some of the design thoughts and what I want in the end,’ it is a challenge,” Smith said. “And it takes time. You don’t want to go too far down a construction path when you’re not sure exactly what you want.”

With newer buildings like Orange and White Halls encountering structural problems just a few years after completion, designers faced added pressure to make sure the Student Union lasts.

However, Smith is confident that the building’s extensive foundation, strong materials and careful construction will last for its entire 75-year life cycle.

“We expect the structure of the Student Union is gonna last 75 years ... Maybe more,” Smith said. “If you say, ‘This building will be here for most of a century,’ you have to build it in a way that takes that into account,” he said.

Now, nearly six years after Phase 2 began, staff members like Smith and Irvin get to see the ambitious project completed.

Irvin says that he is completely satisfied — not to mention proud — of the project’s outcome.

“Anytime you do a project, you look back and say, ‘Maybe with perfect hindsight, I’d do something different,’ but this is one of those projects where I don’t know what we would do differently,” Irvin said.

“I may be biased, but I really think it’s the top student union in the country,” Irvin added.

Smith felt a sense of closure when the second phase of the Student Union first opened in early January.

“When I walked through the building for the Torchlighting Ceremony, it was the first time I had gotten into the building once students were back and were in it. And I walked through the building and I could hear people talking ... ” Smith paused, thinking.

“It felt very right to be there and to feel the life and the energy that everyone who worked on the project knew was going to be there.”

STUDENT UNION

Thursday, January 17, 2019 • The Daily Beacon

5

A TIMELINE OF THE STUDENT UNION SPACE

By Paige Greene Copy Editor

The new Student Union has been underway for some time, now — in fact, the project began nearly nine years ago, and it was preceded by a rich and fascinating history that few are privileged to know.

The completion of this project, the largest in the university’s history, may not seem so impressive without that perspective, so here is a rundown of all that’s happened to make this possible.

UT established its first recreational meeting space for in 1890 when a YMCA was constructed on campus under the leadership of President Charles Dabney. This burning served as a focal point until it burned down in 1943.

The university opened the Carolyn P. Brown Memorial Center on Sept. 9, 1954. Though Carolyn Brown herself never attended UT, the building remained the university’s central meeting place for 58 years. It was remodeled in 1967 and featured a bowling alley, music lounge and candy shop at times.

UT began to make progress on a plan that had been in the works for some time- the construction of a new Student Union- in March. Demolition started in December to make space for the new Student Union and Pedestrian Walkwaythe one that now links the Student Union to The Hill.

In August 2014, construction of Pedestrian Walkway was completed. Work on Blueberry Falls, a landscaping project between the Student Union and the Claxton Education Building, also began.

Phase I of Student Union construction was completed in June 2015, and students were allowed access to VolBooks, new dining facilities and the Center for Career Development. In July, Phase II began.

Phase II culminated in a celebration on January 8, 2019, of the completion of the new Student Union. A glass torch sculpture was unveiled, symbolizing UT’s dedication to tradition even as it continues to move forward.

Graphic by Elisa Razak

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50 things to do while waiting in line for Steak n’ Shake Will Backus

Asst. Sports Editor

24. Make a semi-funny remark about how long the line is (it’s funny if no one laughs).

25. Longingly stare at someone that already got their food.

Let’s face it. The lines at Steak n’ Shake are ridiculously long, and if you have a short attention span like me, the almost hour-long wait can be grueling. But have no fear, there are ways to pass the time.

In fact, here’s 50 of them.

26. Hide your resentment for the person that just got a milkshake and nothing else.

27. Question why anyone would get chicken tenders from a Steak n’ Shake.

28. Download Candy Crush for the first time in eight years.

1. Read Blake von Hagen’s column in the Daily Beacon Student Union special issue about the long lines.

29. Get to level 10 of Candy Crush and get bored.

2. Read the Daily Beacon in general.

31. Watch highlights from the last Tennessee basketball game.

3. Cram that reading assignment that’s due in one hour.

4. Answer all those text messages you have been ignoring.

5. Check your email for the first time in a week or two.

30. Uninstall Candy Crush.

32. Watch highlights from the last Tennessee women’s basketball team.

33. Tweet about how good Tennessee basketball is.

34. Talk to your friends waiting with you.

6. Answer emails that have been sitting in your inbox for a week or two.

35. Stand awkwardly in silence with your friends waiting with you.

7. Call your parents (they still love you).

36. Talk to yourself.

8. Check Twitter.

37. Remember an incredibly embarrassing moment from the third grade.

9. Check Facebook.

10. Check Instagram.

11. Check Snapchat.

12. Take a snap of the long line and make a snarky comment about it.

13. Take a snap of your feet and make a snarky comment about the line.

14. Take a snap of your forehead and send it to all the people you still talk to just to keep streaks up.

38. Laugh out loud at a joke you heard two hours ago.

39. Blush because people are staring at you.

40. Panic because you have a class in 20 minutes, but you’re already too deep into the line to leave.

41. Cram for an exam.

42. Continue to put off all of the reading you have to do for class.

15. Tweet about how great the new Steak n’ Shake is.

43. Read a book for the first time since freshman year of high school.

16. Wonder about what exactly Rising Roll is supposed to be.

44. Catch up on current world events.

17. Wonder if it would be quicker just to go to Rising Roll.

18. Realize that that would be a waste of time as well.

45. Google all of the burning questions you’ve ever had.

46. Watch something on YouTube.

47. Continue binging a show on Netflix.

19. Tweet something snarky about Rising Roll.

48. Discover that Hulu is worlds better than Netflix.

20. Mindlessly like pictures on Instagram.

49. Scroll through Amazon.

21. Block those DMs on Twitter and Instagram from bots that pose as attractive people.

50. Find something stupid to buy on Amazon and buy it.

22. Read about 100 things to do while you wait in line at Steak n’ Shake.

Hopefully your food is in hand and you don’t need anything else to do. Let us all hope the lines die down soon.

23. Talk to someone you don’t know.

PUZZLES&GAMES

Thursday, January 17, 2019 • The Daily Beacon

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47 Weekend in the Hamptons, say?

50 Pinafore letters 51 Hebrew for â&#x20AC;&#x153;dayâ&#x20AC;?

52 Small fruit pie 53 Like a delivery truck blocking your car, maybe ... and a hint to 20-, 28- and 47-Across 58 Gulf States inlet 61 Bagel go-with 62 Flower cKLOG¡s greeting 63 Track meet part 64 Cooperstown winter hrs.

65 Legally bar 66 Sees regularly 67 Rehab issue 68 Angioplasty implant

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29 Pod-bearing trees 30 Consumed 31 60 minuti 32 __ corgi 36 R-V link 38 Excuses 41 Casting calls 42 â&#x20AC;&#x153;__ Ben Adhemâ&#x20AC;?

44 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Stat!â&#x20AC;?

45 Skins, as a knee 48 Strolled 49 Taking it easy

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53 Finished 54 In need of guidance 55 â&#x20AC;&#x153;This Is Usâ&#x20AC;? role for Chrissy Metz 56 Micro or macro subj.

57 Cabinet div.

58 __ Bath & Beyond 59 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Selmaâ&#x20AC;? director DuVernay 60 Nevertheless

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