Bod Magazine August 2020

BOD MAGAZINE August 2020 vol.13 issue 2

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Welcome to the Bod Magazine Thank you so much for picking up a Bod Magazine! I’m Hailey Mann the Editor-in-chief of the Bod Magazine, and I can’t even begin to describe the hard work my team and I put into creating this edition. I would like to take a minute to share a little of my inspiration in putting together this edition.

We tend to only celebrate those who succeed at the highest level, but one email I received as editor-inchief of the Bod Magazine was from a faculty member who believes all students who show up every day and do work hard are special. This email stuck with me, and I kept going back to that idea when I thought about what I wanted this edition of the Bod Magazine to be.

I want to celebrate those who come in every day and do the work. It’s not always easy, but showing up is part of the process.

The turn that Spring 2020 took brought this idea to life more than expected. When everything gets turned upside down and you still show up despite the confusion, that’s what makes you stand out.

What the future holds is a mystery that we don’t have answers to. Things are changing, and I would like to say congratulations to all students and faculty who made it through the Spring 2020 semester. It wasn’t easy by any means, and we are all heroes for just pulling through.

Congratulations are also in order to all the seniors who graduated this spring. As I also finished my degree last semester, I know how disheartening it was to not get to walk at commencement but we still made it. That in

itself is a huge accomplishment. I wish you all the best as you navigate life after college during these strange times.

I believe many ichabods will move forward and serve as everyday heroes across the globe.

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Cashier goes extra mile

Teaching gets creative

What you can’t see still hurts

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Substance abuse during college

The challenges of living with someone in close quarters

A swipe and a smile

Education takes a twist Invisible Illness Wasting the best & brightest

A Cuban Tale Study abroad gone wrong

How bad can a roommate be?

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Senior Farewells

Thoughts from the Class of 2020

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WU rallies for unity

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Students organize protest

Heroes in our midst

In a world full of supermen, be a Clark Kent

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The man behind the bowtie

COVID-19

Legacy of Jerry Farley

Turns life upside down

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Leah Jamison Copy Editors Adam White Abbie Barth Wesley Tabor Writers Amanda Zoetmulder Wesley Tabor

Abbie Barth Leah Jamison Hailey Mann Joelle Conway Matthew Self Alyssa Storm Ad Designer Cody Dannar

Photographers Derek Blanchard Hailey Mann Advertising Lexie Longbine Adviser Regina Cassell

A swipe and a smile

Union cashier goes the extra mile

by Abbie Barth

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little bit of kindness can go a long way. Nancy Williams has been a cashier in the Union Market for three years.

In those three years, she has left an impact on the students who go through the Union.

Most of those students live in the dorms, and some are hundreds or even thousands of miles away from their families.

Williams’s favorite part of her job is talking to them about their day and checking in to make sure they’re doing OK. “My favorite part about this job is interacting with people and just talking. You hear interesting stories about people,” said Williams.

Williams takes the time to talk to each customer to see how they’re doing.

“When I say to someone, ‘How’s your day?,' I'm really thrilled when people say, ‘Oh I’m kind of nervous. I’ve got a test coming up.’ Just somebody confiding in me and just saying to them, ‘You can do it.’ Trying to encourage them makes me feel better, and I think they appreciate it, too,” said Williams.

Alex Baldwin, sophomore history major, loves seeing Williams in the Union Market.

ment. That experience was helpful during her 13 years of working as a dietary manager in nursing facilities.

Prior to working at Washburn, Williams worked in the St. Francis cafeteria and then Dillons. At those two businesses, Williams was a cook.

When Williams is not working, she loves spending time with her children and grandchildren.

“I have three children - they all live around here. I’ve got five grandkids. It’s fabulous to me to have them all here in town, and I get to see them regularly...It’s a blessing to me. My family is super important,” said Williams.

Williams also likes to garden, cook and recently has discovered YouTube videos.

“My goals now are just to have enough food to eat, be able to pay my bills and spend time with my family... I am a pretty easy-to-please person,” said Williams. “Give me the simple life.

I want a job that I can get up and go to and not dread it.”

"She is very caring, and she has an excellent smile that brightens up the room, no matter the situation," said Baldwin.

Williams was a student at Washburn a few years ago, where she studied manage-

photo by Derek Blanchard Always wanting the best for the students she sees every day, Union Market cashier Nancy Williams takes the time in the busy lunch rush to say hi, joke and interact with all who pass through her line.

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A Cuban Tale

A lesson in culture, religion and health care

by Amanda Zoetmulder and Bod Magazine Staff Editor’s Note: Amanda Zoetmulder, Student Media social media coordinator, traveled to Cuba with the political science department to learn about a way of life that is vastly different from her own. She ended up leaving the trip early after a bad case of food poisoning.

Twenty students spent 10 busy days getting a crash course in Cuban culture. Their detailed itinerary included sightseeing, interacting with Cuban youth and listening to lectures.

Several students were taking PO 372 Modern Cuba Study Abroad with Linsey Moddelmog, assistant professor of political science, who was the faculty leader for the trip.

“We went to museums, met academics, visited LGBT groups, learned about Cuban music and dance, the ration system, the U.S. Embargo and the U.S.— Cuba policy, healthcare, tourism, Urban Organic Coop farming and artisans,” said Moddelmog.

The students also had time to explore on their own, but the trip was pretty packed with activities.

“Cuba is an amazing place, full of beautiful sites and interesting people,” said Zoetmulder. “I was surrounded by amazing people who made the trip memorable.”

Brandon Moreno, a senior biology major, had wanted to study abroad since he was a freshman, but he never really believed he would have the opportunity. Moreno’s parents immigrated to the United States from Mexico, so he saw a reflection of his own heritage and how hard his family worked to better the lives of family members.

“I loved how they speak Spanish. I loved that I was able to communicate in a language that I knew,” said Moreno.

Zoetmulder found the culture in Cuba to be fascinating because of its clear connection with the arts through music, painting, journalism and religion. “I don’t feel like Americans value the arts and culture as much as Cubans do,” said Zoetmulder.

Students processed a lot of information as they experienced Cuba.

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photo courtesy of Amanda Zoetmulder Downtown Havana has many sights to behold but none are as momuentous as the captiol. Amanda Zoetmulder, mass media major, was glad for the chance to take it in before a bad case of food poising sent her home early.

“I learned a lot about Cuban politics and the people living in Cuba. I learned how they get by and what a normal day looks like,” said Noah Kincaid, a sophomore studying public administration, who also learned more about how a Communist country operates, its version of food stamps, and what the future might look like.

“I learned about the healthcare system, political system,

culture, religious aspects and got a deeper look at U.S. relations and all the policies that happened between U.S. and Cuba,” said Mary Panuco, a senior integrated studies major.

In Cuba, many different types of religions intermix.

Elements from Christianity such as Jesus and Mary are used, but there are also parts of Buddhism. Exploring a house of Santeria allowed the students to experience a religion that few outsiders are familiar with. The shrine the group toured represented some of the different deities Cubans recognize.

“The visit to Santeria had more in store for us than we expected. In the shrine, down a hallway laid a dead chicken and rat that looked like they had been scorched and spilled milk on the floor. That sight brought me face-to-face with a very different kind of faith than what we are used to in the United States,” said Zoetmulder.

Visiting the beach and a local arts district allowed the students to see everyday Cuban culture.

Unplanned circumstances gave some students an unwelcome look at healthcare in Cuba when a case of food poisoning sent Zoetmulder and a couple of other students to a Cuban hospital on day three of the trip. The students spent seven hours in a tiny waiting room full of patients with minimal seating but were pleased that the visit itself was a free one. Unfortunately, they ultimately decided that cutting the trip short made more sense. Despite losing 10 pounds from her ordeal, Zoetmulder was still grateful to have experienced Cuba for a few days.

“Overall, I still thought the Cuba trip was amazing,” said

photo courtesy of Amanda Zoetmulder Students check out a beach in Havana. Brandon Moreno, Linsey Moddelmog, assistant professor of political science, Rosy Marquez and Wyatt Carter all took a moment to get their feet a little water.

Zoetmulder. “I would recommend visiting Cuba, and I would definitely go again but will be more cautious about what I consume. Despite getting sick, there were plenty of amazing sights and great people to meet. We also learned so much about the Cuban way of life.”

photo courtesy of Amanda Zoetmulder While in Cuba, Washburn students took a moment to relax in a bar called the Triangle.

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Heroes

In our midst

In a world full of supermen, be a Clark Kent

by Kodee Christensen People often marvel at how Clark Kent was able to walk around Metropolis and live his life as an average Joe while going unrecognized as Superman, an above-average hero.

His disguise was simply a pair of glasses and a carefree disposition that said anything but “hero.” If you think this is bizarre, imagine Washburn’s campus as its own Metropolis.

Sitting next to us in classes every day are heroes in disguise that we would never suspect of being more than a fellow student showing up and doing their best to navigate life.

However, upon closer consideration, if you remove the disguise to reveal what’s behind the mask, you might discover that there are heroes among us.

DeyJa Cardenas is a junior communication studies major with a minor in business. She’s a full-time student and a single mom.

“When we moved to Kansas, we lived in a hotel for about five months,” said Cardenas. “From the hotel, I decided to get my GED because I noticed that my daughter started copying stuff that I was doing. I thought, ‘Well, I have to be a good role model.’ I got my GED within four months.”

After getting her GED, Cardenas saw how proud her daughter was of her and wanted to continue pushing forward in her education.

She began attending Washburn after being encouraged by her teacher to participate in a university orientation.

“I’m taking five classes; I have a lot of homework,” said Cardenas. “My daughter’s four, so she likes to play. I wait till she falls asleep, then I have a couple of hours where I have to wake myself up and get my homework done, but I don’t want to do homework in front of her too much because I want to be present with her while she grows.”

An everyday hero is often unaware of their status and credentials.

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photo courtesy of Janey Jones Living to serve, Janey Jones has spent the last three years in the National Guard combating her desire to help people. Jones continues to work toward improving her community by majoring in criminal justice and working toward becoming a detective.

might have gum on the bottom of my shoes like it’s a little stickier for me to walk, but we’re all still going to the same place. I still have the same problems as anyone else.”

Criminal Justice major Janey Jones is a full-time student and supply specialist for the National Guard.

“Some days, I have to miss class,” said Jones. “I had to miss class last week because I had to make up a drill I had missed. It can be hard because there are some classes I have that require all materials in class. One of my professors doesn’t put anything online, and when I miss the class -- I’m expected to know the information, but I can’t always get it.”

Her experience with the National Guard has given Jones lessons on how to live both on and off the clock.

photo courtesy of Damon Carrier

photo courtesy of DeyJa Cardenas

Helping people has alway been a goal for Damon Carrier and when he and his friends completed their training at the fire department, he took the first step toward his dream of medical school.

DeyJa Cardenas has spent the last five years trying to be the best role model she could for her young daughter. Cardenas will be graduating in 2021 and knows that she has to show N’ioMae that she can do anything she wants.

“Being in the Guard can be heroic,” said Jones. “You cannot be afraid to jump to save somebody in many instances. I’m not afraid to do anything anymore. I do it. I can’t be hesitant. If I see someone getting bullied, I will not be afraid to say something. This stuff happens a lot, and I stand up for people all the time.”

“Like most college students, I already don’t sleep enough.

What makes it worth it is that I know the end goal. Once I get through all of this, I know what it’s going to set me up for, and I know the advantages I’m going to have from it.”

Damon Carrier is a sophomore biology major with a full class schedule and is in his third year of being a firefighter and emergency medical technician.

“I’ve [always] wanted to do something in the medical field. I got my EMT certification in high school to have knowledge and experience to put on the med school application once I got to that point,” said Carrier.

“I might have gum on the bottom of my shoes like it’s a little stickier for me to walk, but we’re all still going to the same place. I still have the same problems as anyone else”

Because of school, Carrier picks up night shifts for firefighting and EMT work. However, because of the unpredictability of those occurring -- he also has a job at a bar and grill.

“I like to describe my life as organized chaos,” said Carrier.

-DeyJa Cardenas overcoming hardship.

Carrier, while valuing the work he does as a firefighter and EMT, says that the real heroes are those he works with.

“I don’t see myself as much of a hero as the next guy, like the guys I work with,” said Carrier.

“They’re guys stepping up and doing all kinds of brave stuff, and I just happen to get to be a part of it.”

Perhaps the brand of a hero is that you don’t always recognize your hero status.

While each of these students is a hero of their own respect, they are still only three stories of individuals on Washburn’s campus

Consider them proof that there are heroes in our midst.

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COVID-19

turns life upside down

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by Leah Jamison

of their courses to an online format.

To everyone who has sacrificed something because of COVID-19: We hear you.

For some classes, the switch wasn’t too drastic, but for lab and art classes, the courses had to be totally reworked due to on-campus resources such as software, labs and studios being unavailable.

At Washburn, graduates lost those special little moments.

They didn’t get to walk across the stage at commencement, shake hands with president Jerry Farley or stand in front of their peers and loved ones and say, “look what I’ve accomplished.”

“When I zoom with them, you can just see the disappointment on their faces because they can’t come into the studio and do the work” - Michael Hager

“I had to completely change my [lithography] class. When I zoom them, you can just see the disappointment on their faces because they can’t come into the studio and do the work. All they want is to do the work,” said Michael Hager, associate professor of art.

It is clear that the COVID-19 pandemic has rocked the world, from education to health care to simple everyday life.

As we try to find a new sense of normal, Macy Howell, senior psychology major, is using this time as a reminder to appreciate what the world looked like before the pandemic.

“The biggest thing that I’ve taken away is that you shouldn’t take anything for granted,” said Howell. “I never realized how much I appreciated sitting down and eating chips and salsa at a restaurant. You shouldn’t take anything for granted because your whole life could change in the matter of a few weeks.”

Kassadee Clark, a first-generation college student, is one of these seniors who has worked hard for a long time-- only to have those final moments ripped away.

“I graduate in July after the completion of my internship. I’m a non-traditional student who worked full time and slowly completed my degree in 10 years,” said Clark. “I was the first person in my immediate family to walk across that stage in high school. High school graduation is a rite of passage, but college graduation is to show how hard you worked.”

Students took a much-deserved break from campus for spring break, but no one could have predicted how the rest of the semester would turn out.

“Over spring break I was traveling,” said Kayli Goodheart, senior criminal justice major, who visited her family in Charlotte, North Carolina, and then got stuck because of COVID-19. “I only had what could fit in my carry-on because I was only supposed to be here for the weekend. My dad, who still lives in Kansas, had to move me out of the sorority house completely, and I had to find friends to move my stuff out of the WSGA office.”

The transition to online courses and self-isolation was undoubtedly difficult for everyone.

“For seniors, it made us unsure about what was going to happen because of the grading changes. I think, overall, my professors have done a really good job in communicating -- especially those who have in-person classes,” said Zac Surritt, senior public administration major.

Professors were caught off guard with the abrupt transition

photo courtesy of Regina Cassell (Above) The world already relies heavily on technology, and COVID-19 made it even more present when campuses all over the country went online to try and contain the pandemic that was sweeping through the globe.

Zoom, an online video chatting program, was used at a much higher volume than before to help students continue their classes. photo by Hailey Mann (Left) In the light of COVID-19 everyone faced new fears for their livelihood and adapt to a new way of living for awhile. That included the cancellation of a lot of key events. Families lost the chance to hold funerals for loved ones, birthdays were celebrated in seclusion and like many other universities and high schools, Washburn was forced to cancel what is arguably the most important step during college commencement.

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A semester like no other

by Hailey Mann Many changes occurred during the Spring 2020 semester. On March 16, Washburn made the decision to take all classes online to coincide with the governor’s ban on gatherings of more than 50 people.

Three days later the residence halls were closed down, and students had to quickly move out all of their belongings.

As Washburn prepared to finish the semester without the use of the campus, teachers and students alike strived to find a new normal.

Most seniors across the country lost the chance to experience their final moments of college with their friends and traditions, including their commencement ceremonies.

photos by Hailey Mann The photos below document campus during a semester of uncertainty and emptiness as it has never seen before.

Washburn closed its proverbial doors to protect its students, faculty and staff during a pandemic that altered the world as we know it. What comes next is still unknown.

Education with

a Twist

Teaching during a pandemic

by Wesley Tabor

Campus has been quiet since spring break. Like buildings locked and empty parking lots quiet.

COVID-19 has caused many to change their plans while slowly creating a new world order.

With social distancing in place, professors had to shift in person courses to the online environment.

Washburn Director of Orchestras Silas Huff, who is a part-time Army commander, was called to active duty when Washburn’s executive staff made the decision to extend spring break.

Huff has been working alongside state and federal agencies in New Mexico to help fight the spread of COVID-19 and help those affected by the disaster.

Huff continued to teach from the New Mexico base this spring.

“Between my 12-hour shifts I taught Orchestra, String Orchestra, Conducting and Enjoyment of Music at Washburn,” said Huff.

The director and part-time officer admitted that he took a different approach to each of his classes.

There were specific classes that were easier to transition online – while other courses provide several hoops to jump through because of limited to no access to specific equipment on campus.

“Orchestra and string orchestra were the hardest to teach,” said Huff.

“These activities cannot be performed online and the other Washburn ensemble directors and I had to get creative.”

Internet communications made most professors change their courses to an asynchronous structure which required them to prepare pre-recorded lectures and post them online for students.

Chris Jones, assistant professor of religious studies shared how he created a welcoming online environment with his students – by decreasing his expectations.

“I got rid of hard deadlines and instead let students pace themselves in my classes,” said Jones. “I spoke openly about my anxiety because I wanted

them [students] to feel like they could be vulnerable with me in return.”

Jones explained that his approach with students paid dividends and created an environment as close to the real thing as possible.

“Through it all, we created a sense of authentic normalcy in the midst of uncertainty and chaos,” said Jones. “We motivated each other through a shared sense of community.”

Bottom line, faculty are impressed with how students adapted to distant learning.

“We are all learning how to make it work together. The students’ have resilience and ability to adjust to a new way of doing things. Ichabods are a tough breed,” said Huff.

photo courtesy of Silas Huff Washburn professors had to completely rethink their methods of teaching during the spring 2020 semester. The arts and theatre departments got creative and found a way to make Zoom, an online video chatting service, work for them and were still able to create during the stay-at-home order.

Teachers everywhere got a crash course on how to use the online platform.

It has not all been the work of the students, however, as faculty continuously looked for ways to keep their students engaged - sometimes taking completely different approaches.

Benjamin Wills, the Carton visiting professor of art, transformed his sculpture course to a temporary video forum on his personal online portfolio. Wills asked his students to post videos to YouTube.

“The advantages of YouTube are how familiar everyone is with the platform, how quickly we can share our work and the ability to comment [and] create discourse,” said Wills.

“The critique that my students have in the classroom can survive in the comment section more so than on an email thread.”

Wills had the intuition to switch to video.

“I thought my course should pivot to video and that I’d need to abandon the idea of using ‘art materials’ and ‘art tools,” said Wills.

When the virus began to impact the country’s education system, the Kansas Department of Education released continuous learning plans in March 2020 to assist Kansas educators with the transition.

The learning plans also helped Washburn student teachers acquire an uncommon skill.

“They are learning to deliver instruction remotely, which is a

great skill to have,” said Craig Carter, Washburn’s education field placement director.

Carter understands the adjustment to distant learning can be difficult for educators.

“They [student teachers] were devastated because they didn’t get closure with their mentor teachers or students because of the situation over spring break,” said Carter. “Most have gone through periods of depression and anxiety.”

The common belief is that nothing can replace seeing students in person each day.

“The difference between traditional teaching and teaching online is relationships with students,” said Sara Schlange, senior biology major who has been teaching at Washburn Rural Middle School. “I didn’t have the chance to talk to students in the hallway, laugh with them about a joke or get to see the smiles on their faces.”

The impact of physical separation is apparent. The distance has made things difficult.

“Despite not seeing them, I have never loved my students more fiercely or felt a deeper sense of connection to them.

That is what I will carry forward into next year – come what may,” said Jones.

Wasting the best and brightest Substance abuse during college

by Joelle Conway

individuals or loved one to use.

Editor’s note: This article uses altered names to keep personal identifiers confidential.

The amount of times current and former college students make jokes about becoming alcoholics or drug addicts is alarming. While most students aren’t being serious, these statements are not often questioned or addressed as a true concern.

Addiction does not always appear with a face and body full of sores, track marks, psychotic episodes or mental breaks It can look like a normal college student who gets good grades, is involved on campus and has a social life.

Yet, this same person can’t make it through the day sober.

Whether it’s from partying, coping or studying-- college students are more likely to experiment with drugs than any other age.

According to RehabSpot, post-secondary students make up one of the largest consumer groups of illicit drugs in America.

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Students who come to college are typically higher achievers and become involved on campus and expect stellar academic performance.

This reality can be damaging to mental health.

The pressure to perform can build up and lead students down a dangerous path.

On top of academic performance, students are attempting to balance a healthy social life, hold down a job and build up a resume of student involvement and work experience. This balancing act can cause students to turn to drugs to keep up.

Rehabspot states that college students are twice as likely to

abuse prescription stimulants to balance the hefty workload.

preventative measure.

Adderall and Ritalin are the most commonly abused stimulants on campuses, according to Rehabspot. During the last two weeks of each semester, the use of Adderall and Ritalin drastically increases on college campuses for finals cramming.

Studies consistently show anti-drug programs like D.A.R.E. are inefficient at reducing drug use, according to Scientific American.

Amber came to Washburn ready to begin her college career.

Her first semester, Amber took four classes with two being chemistry and microbiology.

Her professors preached the infamous “for every credit hour, spend 2-3 hours studying for this course.”

When she looked at her 16 hours and added in the 2-3 extra hours each credit hour, she realized she would need to spend 32-48 hours a week studying. Plus her job included 20 hours a week.

The time commitment was overwhelming and seemingly impossible.

After being exposed to enhancement drugs by one of her sorority sisters, Amber tried Adderall for the first time.

Amber quickly fell down the rabbit hole of drug abuse and reliance.

“My Adderall use went from using it only to study for exams to using it to complete my growing pile of assignments, enhanced test performance and even partying,” said Amber. “I used Adderall consistently for two years and found any excuse I could to use it.”

Adderall is used to increase focus and productivity. Amber described that as her motivation for using the drug.

“Just say no” was coined by First Lady Nancy Reagan in 1982 during the war on drugs. This suggestion later became a foundation for the child and adolescent drug prevention movement in the 1980s.

Schools have since implemented drug and alcohol discouragement programs. These programs educate students on the consequences of drug and alcohol use as well as resisting peer pressure.

The approaches seem logical on the surface. Thus, administrations, teachers and parents assume they work. Despite this illusion, data states D.A.R.E. programs are hardly effective.

“I felt more productive on Adderall than I could ever be sober”

“I felt more productive than I ever could when sober,” said Amber.

Amber would go days without eating a real meal. She lost 30 pounds from her addiction.

After an intervention from her close friends, Amber decided to seek help through counseling and out-patient addiction services.

Molly Steffes-Herman is the Washburn University Campus Advocate. Steffes-Herman provides students, faculty and staff confidential victim advocacy and case management.

“There are many students under the influence of Adderall, and it’s not always visible to the outside world. They tend to think that Adderall will make them smarter and able to focus better. This can be a side effect, but it is a false sense of focus for many,” said Steffes-Herman.

People believe that the best ways to prevent drug abuse are criminalization and fear-mongering. However, a deeper education on the impact of drugs has proven to be an effective

Statisticians Wei Pan and Haiyan Bai published a mathematical analysis in 2009 of 20 controlled studies that reported that teens who did D.A.R.E. programs were equally likely to use drugs as teens who received no intervention, according to the Scientific American.

Psychologist Pim Cuijpers of the Netherlands Institute of Mental Health and Addiction exposed D.A.R.E.’s inefficiencies in a 2002 study.

Cujipers revealed common elements of successful and unsuccessful school drug education programs. The most effective ones included interaction between instructors and students, opportunities for strengthening social skills, acknowledging student maturity and continuous education rather than yearly.

Simply telling children and adolescents to “just say no” to drugs is unlikely to have lasting effects because of the absence of interpersonal skills.

Normalizing drug testing, education and checking on friends would go further than telling people that drugs are bad and they shouldn’t use them.

Replacing the “straight-edge” movement with a wake-up call on substance and addiction education will have more of an impact on limiting campus drug use.

Substance abuse is a scary reality for many college students, and no one deserves to go through it alone. If you or someone that you know is struggling with addiction, please call Counseling Services at 785.670.3100.

photo by Hailey Mann Everyone handles the stress that comes with college differently. Some turn to enhancement drugs as a way to make it through. Adderall is one type of drug that helps keeps a person going while studying but quickly becomes an addiction.

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Legacy of Jerry Farley The man behind the bowtie

by Matthew Self

Jerry Farley became Washburn University’s president July 1, 1997, succeeding Hugh L. Thompson.

He came to campus with administrative experience from Oklahoma State University-Stillwater and the University of Oklahoma. He received a bachelor of science in finance and accounting from the University of Oklahoma in 1968, later going on to acquire his master’s degree in 1977 and doctorate in 1986.

Our president has been busy since taking up his office nearly 23 years ago.

Since stepping into office, he has seen the construction of over 10 new buildings including the KBI building, Student Recreation & Wellness Center and the brand new sports complex. He’s pushed for the creation of a new law building that received approval from the Board of Regents in 2019.

These projects have been met with an equal amount of praise and criticism. “[There are] projects in recent years, such as the new KBI building that haven’t been used to their full potential,” said Tom Prasch, professor and chair of the history department.

“I’ve also been arguing for over a decade that we desperately need an expanded library facility -- somehow that never gets to the top of the list.”

Prasch believes the KBI building fell short in gaining legislative support during construction, and that the university has more than a few campus additions that were sub-par.

“I don’t agree with every decision, especially the new indoor practice facility,” said Prasch. “It is superfluous. The promise of those types of resources to something that doesn’t connect to the academic role at Washburn is unfortunate.”

The Washburn Board of Regents consists of nine members with three members chosen from Kansas residents.

One is appointed by the governor, three are Topeka residents who are chosen by the mayor and another from the Shawnee County Commission. The last is the mayor of Topeka -- Michelle De La Isla.

These board members help the university president make decisions, this includes budget planning.

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before anything else,” said John McGivern, a member of the Board of Regents. “There were no secret agendas.”

While Farley continues to revitalize the campus’ physical appearance, he also takes time to listen to student concerns.

In the now-famous “Dinner with the Farleys,’’ the president’s staff invites small groups of students and a university professor to the president’s house to eat catered food and have a round-table discussion.

“As student interns, we helped coordinate ‘Dinner with the Farley’s’,” said Colin Truhe, a Washburn graduate of communications studies and mass media. “Farley is a hard worker and is diligent. When 5 p.m. came around, I was ready to leave but there were many times Farley stayed late.

He attended dinners and other events -- all for Washburn.”

The discussions students have with the president allow them to obtain a greater understanding of how the president manages the campus.

“I’ve seen him at the introductory day for freshmen and at some of the games,” said Blake Masters, a freshman music education major. “He’s doing a great job for the campus.

He’s active in the community, partakes in local charities and engages with students which shows that he makes time for students. We asked him to speak at the veteran’s gala and he stopped by and said a few words.”

Other students and faculty members have recognized that the president cannot meet the needs of all campus personnel.

“I understand that being a university president and meeting the needs of our student body can be difficult sometimes,” said Shelby Bergeron, a recent English graduate. “It’s awesome for freshmen and sophomore students to see a president who is engaged.”

When people formulate their opinions regarding the president, they point to Farley’s successes and recent decisions.

“The president is the figurehead of the university and when people first arrive here there is a great deal of enthusiasm.

He [Farley] does a great job of introducing new students to campus life,” said Chris Jones, assistant professor of religious studies. “However, over time, people begin to see flaws, which could be why juniors and seniors have a ‘falling out’ with the president. He could do more to communicate with juniors and seniors.”

“My favorite moment is getting to see our students graduate. It’s a tradition for the president to be present at the ceremony, and I make sure to fist bump or shake hands with every student” -Jerry Farley

In the first months of 2020, Farley has displayed an attentive ear to students’ needs with the recent outbreak of the COVID-19. He has been able to keep the campus community informed through email announcements and local media.

lot of pride in bringing the Tech campus in line with the university,” said Farley. “Concurrent enrollment is a big deal as well. We will have more and more students getting college credit in high school.”

“I’ve got a list of things that might happen in the next few weeks and another list of how to react to those occurrences,” said Farley. “I’m concerned for anyone traveling over the next few weeks as they might not be able to get back. We had three Chinese international students stuck in Wuhan this past month [March 2020], which was sad but we’re happy that they are all safe.”

Farley unfortunately, had to miss his favorite event this year.

Looking back on his career at Washburn, the president reflected on his favorite programs and moments with students.

“One of my favorite programs is our Tech campus. I take a

“My favorite moment is getting to see our students graduate,” said Farley. “It’s a tradition for the president to be present at the ceremony, and I make sure to fist bump or shake hands with every student.” photo courtesy of President Jerry Farley Bowtie and all, Washburn’s16th president has left his mark on campus history. Since 1997, Farley has seen 10 new buildings built and many new programs established.

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Invisible Illness What you can’t see still hurts

by Leah Jamison

1 diabetes, depression and anxiety.

Imagine being in pain, but no one knows it. You look and act normal for the most part. You’re told that you shouldn’t be hurting for a hundred different reasons.

“Type 1 diabetes is when your pancreas basically decides to stop working, so your pancreas isn’t creating insulin for you.

That begins to affect your blood sugar [levels], and you can’t break down carbs and sugars,” said Houser. “If I have low blood sugars I feel like I’m going to pass out and it’s hard to come to class.”

This is the reality for people who live with an invisible illness.

Invisible illness is a broad term that includes any illness that is not easily visible. These illnesses can include cancer, fibromyalgia, depression, anxiety, ADHD, diabetes, autoimmune disorders, arthritis, PTSD, epilepsy, endometriosis and many more.

Invisible illnesses can range from mild in severity to disabling.

Some may be in pain one day and fine the next. Others may barely be able to get out of bed every morning . The consequences of invisible illnesses vary -- invisible illness is different for each person.

Jenna Erickson, art student, lives with depression and anxiety.

“I didn’t ask for this. It’s a battle Every day”

“I have to hide everything.

[Depression] makes people uncomfortable, so that stigma makes it difficult to talk to anyone about it, whether they feel the same way or not,” said Erickson. “As far as depression goes, you have really low lows, but you have really good highs too. I can be the happiest person in the world and other times it’s like I want to die, which is not anything anyone wants to hear. I wish people knew that you can’t just get over it.”

When someone sees a broken bone, they can imagine what that pain feels like, but invisible illnesses are much more difficult to comprehend.

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-Hailey Houser

Houser’s battle with diabetes started in her teenage years.

“I was diagnosed with diabetes when I was 13 and it turned my world upside down,” said Houser.

“My depression stems from having diabetes. It changes your life and you begin to feel like you don’t want to take shots or prick your fingers.”

Houser simply asks for understanding.

“I want people to understand that I’m still a person. I’m still a human being. I still have feelings just like anyone else,” said Houser.

“If more people could show understanding, I think that would be great. I didn’t ask for this. It’s a battle every day.”

It is easy to pass off other people’s pain as fake or dramaticized, but for those with invisible illnesses, the pain is unfortunately very real.

Jeremy Wangler, assistant director of marketing and communications at the Washburn University Alumni Foundation and Association, lives with psoriatic arthritis, a type of inflammatory arthritis that occurs in people with psoriasis.

“I was diagnosed three years ago, but I’ve probably had symptoms of it since my early twenties,” said Wangler. “It affects me off and on with joint pain, stiffness and fatigue. It

dictates how much I’m able to do on some days or if I do too much then I’m going to pay for it the next day.”

Treatment can be one of the most difficult things when it comes to invisible illnesses.

Some illnesses can be detected by tests, but others are much more difficult to diagnose.

Finding a treatment plan that works can seem impossible.

“The biggest struggle is treating it. I’m on my second biological drug right now. Late last year I switched and we’re still trying to see if that one is going to work,” said Wangler. “It can take six months or longer.

It’s hard to know if a drug is working or if it’s the effects of another medicine.

Completing everyday tasks can be a struggle with invisible illness. Fatigue is a symptom of many of these diseases and when combined with other symptoms, can make living life painful.

“I want people to know that psoriatic arthritis is an invisible illness,” said Wangler.

“Understand when people with invisible illnesses need to rest or not participate in something -- there’s a good reason for it.”

Tierney Kester, sophomore anthropology, philosophy and forensic investigation major, lives with fibromyalgia -- a widespread pain disorder.

“I was diagnosed [with fibromyalgia] when I was 16, and have been battling it ever since,” said Kester. “Some days I feel fine and other days it’s hard to get out of bed because something always feels wrong. I constantly feel like I’m fighting this neverending battle.

Fibromyalgia is a highly stigmatized disease. Doctors don’t know the exact cause of it and it often takes years for people who suffer from it to seek treatment and get diagnosed. There is no test for fibromyalgia, and it is often only diagnosed when everything else is ruled out.

“I think a lot of people in my life believe that I’m the queen of excuses -- that’s not the case,” said Kester. “When people tell me that my illness is fake, I believe those lies about myself, but when people affirm me or give me grace, I know I’m more than those lies.”

graphic by Cody Dannar

These are just a few of the millions of people who suffer from an invisible illness. If you saw them on the street in passing, you wouldn’t guess there was anything wrong. What you should take away from their stories is to treat everyone with understanding and compassion.

Invisible illnesses are like icebergs. Some symptoms may be visible, but there is so much more that you don’t see. You never know what’s going on under the surface.

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How bad can a roommate be?

The challenges of living with someone new

by Alyssa Storm Editor’s note: This article uses altered names to keep personal identifiers confidential.

Roommates can either become one of your best college memories or your worst.

Everyone dreams of becoming best friends with their roommates, but not everyone has that dream come true.

The following four stories illustrate why good communication and boundaries are essential.

Skeletons aren’t only in closets Getting a life-size plastic skeleton wouldn’t be weird if it was Halloween time or you were an anthropology major, but what about when you just use it as your version of a teddy bear?

Louise’s former roommate, Cami, owned a skeleton and kept it out year-round. Cami named her skeleton, Herm, short for hermaphrodite, since the gender of the plastic skeleton was unknown.

photo courtesy of Peggy Clark Washburn University offers many different housing options to its students, including the Living Learning Center, Lincoln Hall and the Washburn Village. Though Washburn strives to ensure a positive living arrangement for students living on campus, the stress of learning how to share space and get to know someone can be challenging. Students can ask for help to navigate difficult circumstances.

“The skeleton started to appear everywhere in the room.

I’d get home to find Herm in my bed, or on the couch in the shared space or in my roommate’s bed. The damn thing moved everywhere. What’s worse is that my roommate would talk to it like it was real. She would also buckle it into the car when she made trips home,” said Louise.

Herm was found in the shower at 7a.m. when Louise was getting ready for an 8 a.m. class. Naturally, there were boundaries on where the giant plastic skeleton could be put, and the shower was off limits.

At the end of the year, the roommates went their separate ways. Still, Louise was a bit surprised to see Herm in the photos at Cami’s wedding, but then again her new husband had a skelton of his own in the photos, too.

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New room, same dirty habits Emma’s first roommate moved out four weeks after school started. This left her alone, with a chance of getting a new roommate. After fall break, Emma got a new roommate, Emily.

Emily and her old roommates had “disagreements” as she told Emma, which is why she moved out. Emma tried not to judge, but she soon realized what the disagreements were most likely about. Emily was extremely messy.

“I’m pretty sure she didn’t know how to use a trash can,” said Emma.

Emily left heaping piles of clothes on the bathroom floor, which caused the room to start to smell. Her lack of personal hygiene didn’t help either.

She would also leave used feminine products all over the counters and even stuck on shelves in the bathroom that Emma, unfortunately, had to pick up. Her lack of hygiene wasn’t because she didn’t have resources available - she even stole Emma’s shower products.

“I wouldn’t mind sharing if she asked and also helped pay for things, but she didn’t ask and definitely did not help pay,” said Emma.

If you find yourself in one of these situations, contact your residential assistant. Don’t try to let it “work itself out” because that hardly ever works.

LLC turns into a B&B Shelly had a suite-mate move in abruptly after the semester had already begun. She left just as quickly.

“I lived in the LLC with a suite-mate, and we each got lucky with our own rooms. She decided to have her cousin, boyfriend and one of her friends over 24/7. They pretty much lived there,” said Shelly, about her roommate Bella.

That many guests is a lot to deal with -- especially when they are being obnoxiously loud.

Once the spring semester started, the family left and it was just the boyfriend staying every day.

One morning Shelly woke up to Washburn University Police and Residential Living knocking on her door asking for Bella.

It turns out her generous host of a suite-mate was not enrolled in classes.

“After not being enrolled in the spring semester she, Bella, was yelling and ranting about how it was ‘Washburn’s fault’ and that she would sue them,’” said Shelly.

The craziest thing that happened between these roommates was when Kate told Alison to kill herself.

“I just found out that if you kill yourself, I’ll get free tuition.

Get on that please because I can’t stand you. Heck, I’ll even buy you a rope or some bleach,” Kate said to Alison, who could not believe what she was hearing.

This was definitely unsettling to hear from the person who sleeps less than 10 feet from you.

The roommates parted ways after two months.

Slumber Party This eventful story happened just three days after moving into the dorms.

Karina was enjoying a peaceful night’s sleep after a long weekend of moving in and trying to get adjusted to her new home.

At 2:30 a.m., she was woken up by her roommate, Tammy, who had brought friends back to the dorm after a night of partying.

One of Tammy’s friends wanted to sleep in Karina’s bed, while she was in the bed already asleep.

Karina, not knowing what to do, let her sleep in her bed.

“Keep in mind that the beds in the dorm rooms are standard twin size,” said Karina.

She crawled into bed and put her feet right next to Karina’s face. Karina soon crawled out of bed, onto her window seal, onto the dresser and then hopped on the floor and went to stay in her suite-mate’s room.

This was a rude awakening for Karina as she realized she would have to deal with parties and new late-night experiences from her roommate all semester long.

Roommate-zilla This story has many turns. Take a seat.

Upon move-in day, Alison got immediately branded by her roommate, Kate, claiming they wouldn’t get along because of their differing races.

This created tension from the very beginning.

Later in the semester, Alison had a male friend over, and they were watching movies in her room. Kate freaked out when she came home, which didn’t end well.

“After he left, she accused me of having STDs and sleeping around and proceeded to tell many people this. Afterwards, she would Clorox the toilet and shower every time after I used it,” said Alison.

Eventually, the RA got involved and they all came to an agreement that there wouldn’t be men allowed in the room.

photo courtesy of Peggy Clark Students can select a roommate or they can fill out a survey to be paired with a good match. Research has consistently shown that students who live on campus during their freshman year have much higher graduation rates.

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Seniors say

Farewell Washburn University Class of 2020

Emma Staats

Jessica Irwin

Dear Washburn,

My years at Washburn University brought about so many good memories.

Bachelor of Integrated Studies

Bachelor of Fine Arts Concentration in Graphic Design and Electronic Arts

Thank you for taking me in as a part of your family. Never in my life have I experienced a community that is quite as connected as yours. While your campus is beautiful and your history is rich, it is the people that truly make you a special place to call home.

well, Washburn.

My time in college would not have been the same without the Washburn community that surrounded me. I have never been on a campus where I felt the same sort of friendliness and helpfulness.

So thanks for choosing your people

Most of all, thanks for choosing me. I knew from the moment I stepped onto your campus that I would be calling you home for a long time. You are my favorite place on earth.

My only wish is that me and my fellow classmates could have said goodbye to you the way we wanted to: with all the love and respect in the world. Thank you for making my college experience the best it could have possibly been.

Go Bods With love, Emma Staats, Ichabod

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College was a great experience. I learned so much. I kind of just want to stay forever but the time has come that I should spread my wings and fly!

Thank you Washburn community and all my professors for the greatest years of my life! I will miss this!

Angelo Chavez

Bachelor of Fine Arts Mass Media with a Film and Video concentration

My time at Washburn, like with anything else, had its ups and downs. But looking back at my experience and the memories that I will take with me for the rest of my life, they spark from all the creative, skilled and kind individuals, both staff and student, that I’ve encountered over the years.

Washburn has allowed me to engage, work with and better understand all walks of life from around the globe. Higher Education is often thought to better prepare oneself for the world. Perhaps to better understand it. If this is true, I can without a doubt say Washburn has succeeded in doing just that for me.

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Jacob Talkin

Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science

My name is Jacob Talkin, and I am graduating with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Actuarial Science with a minor in Computer Science and certificate in Kansas Insurance.

I have additional majors in Finance and Management. Speaking to the impact that Washburn has had on me, I was given endless opportunities. Any student who wants to better themselves, their department, the university, the community, or even the world has resources at their disposal if they want it bad enough.

I have been able to present on mathematics and statistics concepts around the country, attend conferences in multiple countries, study abroad in Berlin, Germany, create a student organization, build a student-led conference for Midwestern students from the ground up, work on plans for a business start-up, meet with the university sustainability manager in hopes of keeping Washburn at the forefront of sustainability initiatives, and much more.

Washburn is a great university as it has an established alumni base and history and yet it still offers plenty of room for incoming students to make their mark.

I must thank all professors and students in which I have came in contact with from all over campus. This includes the alumni who I have met around the world.

If I could only give one piece of advice to my fellow students, say YES to any opportunity that comes your way. I do not care if you are nervous or afraid, say YES.

Kristina Hernandez Bachelor of Music Education

In addition to this, I have been a member of the Wind Ensemble for five years. Performing at a high level with this group has helped me mature as a musician and educator.

Lastly, I am a member of Sigma Alpha Iota, a women’s music fraternity on campus. My SAI sisters give me an incredible amount of support and I will continue to stay involved with the Alumnae Chapter upon graduation!

Within these groups, I’ve created unforgettable friendships and relationships with the music faculty. I will always cherish the memories I have within these organizations. To the music faculty, thank you for always encouraging me and making sure I was prepared to be successful in my career.

I will miss seeing my friends every day, making jokes with the faculty, and being involved on campus. Washburn is special to me because it set me up to be who I am today and that’s something I will always be thankful for.

Kyle Hinton

Bachelor of Arts of Psychology

My experience at Washburn was truly life-changing in every aspect.

Academically, WU expanded my mind and ways of thinking by exposing me to new and diverse ideas throughout all of my classes, which I feel like made me a more well-rounded individual.

Athletically, WU has a top-notch athletics department that treats all student-athletes with the upmost respect and wants to help them succeed on and off the field.

I will always be grateful for my time at Washburn for all of the experiences and opportunities that this university has offered me.

My name is Kristina Hernandez and I am studying Music Education. I am currently student teaching at Rossville Jr/Sr High School and Rossville Grade School working with band and choir.

My most memorable moments at Washburn include being a member of the Marching Band for five years.

I have had the opportunity to lead the Marching Band as drum major for the past four seasons and that alone has provided me with several opportunities to learn, grow, and develop rehearsal/ leadership skills.

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photo by Derek Blanchard “No justice, no peace” could be heard as protesters marched their way to the front of Morgan Hall. Fists and signs raised, many students, faculty and other community members all rallied together to stand up for change.

WU rallies for Unity Students organize protest

by Hailey Mann and Abbie Barth Amidst a global pandemic, the United States faces another issue that has plagued the country for far too long -- racism.

The death of George Floyd sparked protests and riots across the country as Americans call for an end to police brutality and blatant racism.

On June 4, 2020, peaceful protesters gathered around the Kuehe Bell Tower to participate in a unity march organized

by Washburn University’s first-generation student club to promote equality and celebrate diversity.

One of the speakers said there is no “middle” when it comes to racism. You are either an anti-racist or you are a racist.

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more than 400 people showing up the next day.

Several students took their turns to share from their hearts to the gathered crowd.

“As a first-generation student and a Hispanic person of color, I know what it is like to feel discriminated against...We wanted to [organize this march] to let students know that we are with them, we are marching with you,” said Colorado. “We wanted to let our black community know that we are with them and we stand with them.”

Many leaders of other campus organizations attended the event to show solidarity with black students. WSGA president Victoria Smith was one of the leaders at the front of this march.

“We just ask that you take time to google white supremacy, how you can change the system and about our history as black history,” said Smith. “We ask that you continue to

listen to black people and really understand where they are coming from because while you will never understand what racism feels like, you can understand how we come to you to listen to us.”

Many other students and alumni rallied the crowd of onlookers and gave speeches about why the Black Lives Matter movement is so important.

Mass media assistant professor Matthew Nyquist attended the event because he knew that it was a big opportunity for Washburn to show support for students who felt strongly about the issue and put effort into the event.

“One thing about Washburn, compared to other organizations, is that they tend to listen more and there tend to be more positive reactions. It seems like they are putting in effort to make positive changes,” said Nyquist.

photo by Hailey Mann

Nyquist also co-teaches the “Exploring the Civil Rights Movement” course at Washburn. He believes that faculty members can spark change by starting the change within themselves first.

Washburn’s We Are F1rst Student Organization hosted a unity march at the beginning of June. Speakers such as WSGA President Victoria Smith (middle left) and alumna Brittany Harden (middle right) spoke their truths.

“The most important thing that faculty members can do is know that the change starts with yourself. So, educating yourself on history and how to be an anti-racist is important,” said Nyquist. “The best thing you can do is arm yourself with information and hopefully that will inspire change within, and hopefully change the entire tide.”

As the parade marched around campus they chanted “no justice, no peace” and George Floyd’s name to honor his memory and what he means for the movement.

Two of the attendees were Bresha Banks and her mom Bridget. While they were proud of the event, they were hoping for more students and community members would have shown up.

“It was great that there were so many supporters, but I would have liked to see more people like me, people of color,” said Bresha Banks. “It would be nice to have more of my people supporting today because this is a fight for change of black lives.”

Attendees found the event to be a very powerful moment of solidarity for the Washburn community.

“Seeing people gathered, I felt like my voice was being heard. I kept thinking back to past times where I’ve kept silent and how I don’t want to anymore,” said Jossie Hick, senior communications and English major. “This is random, I know, but in the musical ‘Hairspray,’ Queen Latifa leads a civil rights march and sings a song. One of the lines in the song is ‘cuz just to sit still would be a sin.’ I feel like every person there was channeling that energy.”

As Black Americans continue to face racism through all channels, we are seeing people ban together like never before. The Black Lives Matter movement is sweeping across the nation, and globally, with no end in sight.

photo by Hailey Mann In the wake of Goerge Floyd’s death, the country rose up in outrage and much like many other cities Topeka also held a prostest in the form of a peaaceful march on Washburns campus in June of 2020.

A country, divided by hate and the ever-threatening virus, has found something worthy of working together for: justice.

In the days since Washburn’s march, many other things are being planned to bring attention and support to this movement.

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