Emmy Hughes

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New Optical Telescope to Join University’s Astronomy Department

by Emmy Hughes, Executive Editor. Comments Off on New Optical Telescope to Join University’s Astronomy Department

University Announces Switch to Remote Learning, Able Students Expected to Move Out by March 23

by Emmy Hughes, Hannah Reale, Sasha Linden-Cohen, Jem Shin, Executive Editors, Editor in Chief, and Assistant News Editor. 8 Comments

Cross Talk: “BoJack Horseman” and What It Means to Move Forward

by Emmy Hughes, Tara Joy, Jesse Sandler, Executive Editor, Arts & Culture Editor, Contributing Writer. Comments Off on Cross Talk: “BoJack Horseman” and What It Means to Move Forward

“Watchmen” Confronts Vigilantism, Morality, and America’s Past

by Emmy Hughes, Executive Editor. Comments Off on “Watchmen” Confronts Vigilantism, Morality, and America’s Past

University Launches E2020 Initiative to Promote Wesleyan Engagement in 2020 Election

by Emmy Hughes, Editor in Chief. Comments Off on University Launches E2020 Initiative to Promote Wesleyan Engagement in 2020 Election

Global Changes in Recycling Markets Impact Wesleyan and Middletown

by Emmy Hughes, Editor in Chief. Comments Off on Global Changes in Recycling Markets Impact Wesleyan and Middletown

McAlear v. Wesleyan Proceeds With First Pretrial Hearing

by Emmy Hughes, Erin Hussey, Editor in Chief and News Editor. Comments Off on McAlear v. Wesleyan Proceeds With First Pretrial Hearing

Cross Talk: “BoJack Horseman” Contemplates Whether You Can Teach an Old Horse New Tricks

by Emmy Hughes, Tara Joy, Jesse Sandler, Editor in Chief, Contributing Writer, Arts & Culture Editor. Comments Off on Cross Talk: “BoJack Horseman” Contemplates Whether You Can Teach an Old Horse New Tricks

U.S. Educational Engagement with China: Looking at Three Universities’ Attempted Ventures

by Emmy Hughes, Hannah Reale, Editors-in-Chief. Comments Off on U.S. Educational Engagement with China: Looking at Three Universities’ Attempted Ventures

Wesleyan Stops Pursuing Joint-Venture Campus in China

by Emmy Hughes, Hannah Reale, Editors-in-Chief. 2 Comments

Wesleyan Considers Establishing New Campus in China

by Emmy Hughes, Hannah Reale, Editors-in-Chief. 5 Comments

Student Curators Offer Tours of University’s Museum Collections

by Emmy Hughes, Editor-in-Chief. Comments Off on Student Curators Offer Tours of University’s Museum Collections

Waste Not Brings in Over $13,000 in Most Successful Year in Recent Memory

by Emmy Hughes, Erin Hussey, Editor-in-Chief and News Editor. Comments Off on Waste Not Brings in Over $13,000 in Most Successful Year in Recent Memory

Hot Girl Summer: The Season’s Biggest Shows About Women

by Emmy Hughes, Hannah Reale, Meg Cummings, Tara Joy, Editors in Chief, Staff Writer, Arts & Culture Editor. Comments Off on Hot Girl Summer: The Season’s Biggest Shows About Women

Professor McAlear Files Lawsuit Against University

by Emmy Hughes, Erin Hussey, Editor-in-Chief and News Editor. 1 Comment

Bennet ’87 and Hickenlooper ’74 Announce 2020 Presidential Bids

by Emmy Hughes, News Editor. Comments Off on Bennet ’87 and Hickenlooper ’74 Announce 2020 Presidential Bids

Vicious Victory: Women’s Ultimate Frisbee Heads to Nationals

by Emmy Hughes, News Editor. Comments Off on Vicious Victory: Women’s Ultimate Frisbee Heads to Nationals

IN-Reach Program Recruits Local High School Students to Work in University Research Labs

by Emmy Hughes, News Editor. Comments Off on IN-Reach Program Recruits Local High School Students to Work in University Research Labs

TEDx Conference Covers Health, Heart, and the Pursuit of Happiness

by Emmy Hughes, Erin Hussey, Hannah Reale, News Editors. Comments Off on TEDx Conference Covers Health, Heart, and the Pursuit of Happiness

Cancellation of Oaxaca Summer Program Draws Questions of Prohibitive Costs

by Emmy Hughes, Erin Hussey, News Editors. Comments Off on Cancellation of Oaxaca Summer Program Draws Questions of Prohibitive Costs

Species of Fish, Bryconops chernoffi, Named for University Professor

by Emmy Hughes, News Editor. Comments Off on Species of Fish, Bryconops chernoffi, Named for University Professor

SJP and JVP Sponsor Israeli Apartheid Week 2019

by Emmy Hughes, Erin Hussey, News Editors. 1 Comment

Students and Faculty Push for Hire of Professor of Environmental Justice

by Emmy Hughes, News Editor. Comments Off on Students and Faculty Push for Hire of Professor of Environmental Justice

Avoiding Targeted Ads is Hard, But Worth It

by Emmy Hughes, News Editor. 1 Comment

University Students Raising Funds to Develop “Survivors Anonymous” App

by Emmy Hughes, News Editor. Comments Off on University Students Raising Funds to Develop “Survivors Anonymous” App

Artist Jasper Johns Donates Prints to Davison Art Center

by Emmy Hughes, News Editor. Comments Off on Artist Jasper Johns Donates Prints to Davison Art Center

Kirpal Complicates Line Between Subjective and Objective Reality in Lecture on UFOs and “Biological Gods”

by Emmy Hughes, News Editor. Comments Off on Kirpal Complicates Line Between Subjective and Objective Reality in Lecture on UFOs and “Biological Gods”

University Expands Hamilton Prize for Creativity

by Emmy Hughes, Erin Hussey, News Editors. Comments Off on University Expands Hamilton Prize for Creativity

University Art Collections to Move to Renovated Olin Basement

by Emmy Hughes, Hannah Reale, News Editors. Comments Off on University Art Collections to Move to Renovated Olin Basement

Applications Open for Wesleyan Summer Grants

by Emmy Hughes, Hannah Reale, News Editors. Comments Off on Applications Open for Wesleyan Summer Grants

Students Receive Grants from NASA CTSGC to Support Research

by Emmy Hughes, News Editor. Comments Off on Students Receive Grants from NASA CTSGC to Support Research

University Will Host Artists-in-Residence Following Reception of Mellon Grant

by Emmy Hughes, News Editor. Comments Off on University Will Host Artists-in-Residence Following Reception of Mellon Grant

Is the Future Here? According to the Exhibition “The Future Starts Here,” Yes

by Emmy Hughes, Staff Writer . Comments Off on Is the Future Here? According to the Exhibition “The Future Starts Here,” Yes

Season Five of “BoJack Horseman” Tests the Limits of Audience Sympathy

by Emmy Hughes, Staff Writer. 1 Comment

Not Horsing Around: Lorenzoni ’20 Wins National Equestrian Competition

by Emmy Hughes, Features Editor. Comments Off on Not Horsing Around: Lorenzoni ’20 Wins National Equestrian Competition

Waste Not? Want Not! Confessions of Two Failed Zero-Wasters

by Emmy Hughes, Sarah Mount, Features Editor and Contributing Writer. Comments Off on Waste Not? Want Not! Confessions of Two Failed Zero-Wasters

Saga Prioritizes Accessibility and Innovation

by Emmy Hughes, Features Editor. Comments Off on Saga Prioritizes Accessibility and Innovation

Argus Reporting in Times of War: WWI and WWII

by Emmy Hughes, Features Editor. Comments Off on Argus Reporting in Times of War: WWI and WWII

Sprinklers Flood Butterfields C, Students Temporarily Evacuated

by Emmy Hughes, Features Editor. Comments Off on Sprinklers Flood Butterfields C, Students Temporarily Evacuated

McCalmont Places University’s Relief Map Collections Within Campus, Global Histories

by Emmy Hughes, Features Editor. Comments Off on McCalmont Places University’s Relief Map Collections Within Campus, Global Histories

Fall Study Abroad Brings Spring Housing Troubles

by Emmy Hughes, Features Editor. Comments Off on Fall Study Abroad Brings Spring Housing Troubles

Wheel You Be Nice to the Pretty Orange Bikes?

by Emmy Hughes, Features Editor. Comments Off on Wheel You Be Nice to the Pretty Orange Bikes?

Earth Month Kicks Off With Sustainability-Focused Celebrations and Events

by Emmy Hughes, Features Editor. Comments Off on Earth Month Kicks Off With Sustainability-Focused Celebrations and Events

Van Dishoeck Delivers Sturm Lecture on “Ingredients for Life in Space”

by Emmy Hughes, Features Editor. Comments Off on Van Dishoeck Delivers Sturm Lecture on “Ingredients for Life in Space”

WesCeleb: Rachel Davis ’18

by Emmy Hughes, Sam Prescott, Features Editors. Comments Off on WesCeleb: Rachel Davis ’18

Campus Crypto Culture: Bitcoin and Beyond

by Emmy Hughes, Luke Goldstein, Features Editor and Assistant Features Editor. Comments Off on Campus Crypto Culture: Bitcoin and Beyond

Kirk Johnson Lectures on Intersection Between History, Museums, Science, and Humanity

by Emmy Hughes, Features Editor. Comments Off on Kirk Johnson Lectures on Intersection Between History, Museums, Science, and Humanity

Glyptodons and Taxidermic Birds: Relics from Old Science Museum Rediscovered

by Emmy Hughes, Features Editor. Comments Off on Glyptodons and Taxidermic Birds: Relics from Old Science Museum Rediscovered

Professor’s Bookshelf: Amy Bloom ’75

by Emmy Hughes, Features Editor. Comments Off on Professor’s Bookshelf: Amy Bloom ’75

All Tied Up in the Details: Seven Shades of Grey That Aren’t Completely Terrible

by Emmy Hughes, Features Editor. Comments Off on All Tied Up in the Details: Seven Shades of Grey That Aren’t Completely Terrible

‘Not a New Problem’: Examining Gender Roles in STEM

by Emmy Hughes, Hannah Reale, Features Editors. Comments Off on ‘Not a New Problem’: Examining Gender Roles in STEM

WUGS: Earth and Environmental Sciences Students Found Campus Geological Society

by Emmy Hughes, Features Editor. Comments Off on WUGS: Earth and Environmental Sciences Students Found Campus Geological Society

Into the Stacks: Senior Theses Stand the Test of Time

by Emmy Hughes, Features Editor. Comments Off on Into the Stacks: Senior Theses Stand the Test of Time

Season 4 of “Black Mirror” is Technically Stunning but Technologically Disappointing

by Emmy Hughes, Features Editor. Comments Off on Season 4 of “Black Mirror” is Technically Stunning but Technologically Disappointing

HQsage on Campus: Hit Trivia App Arrives at Wes

by Emmy Hughes, Features Editor. Comments Off on HQsage on Campus: Hit Trivia App Arrives at Wes

University Receives 2.5 Million-Dollar Grant for Upward Bound Math-Science Program

by Emmy Hughes, Assistant News Editor. Comments Off on University Receives 2.5 Million-Dollar Grant for Upward Bound Math-Science Program

University Climate Action Group Hosts Panel on Environmentalism

by Emmy Hughes, Assistant News Editor. Comments Off on University Climate Action Group Hosts Panel on Environmentalism

Volume 7 of “Saga” is Earth-Shatteringly Beautiful

by Emmy Hughes, Assistant News Editor. Comments Off on Volume 7 of “Saga” is Earth-Shatteringly Beautiful

University Students and Alumni Present Research at Ethnomusicology Conference

by Emmy Hughes, Henry Spiro, Assistant News Editor and News Editor. Comments Off on University Students and Alumni Present Research at Ethnomusicology Conference

Rolling Up My Sleeves: “Java Jackets,” Sustainability, and the Problem with Pi’s Coffee Sleeves

by Emmy Hughes, Assistant News Editor. Comments Off on Rolling Up My Sleeves: “Java Jackets,” Sustainability, and the Problem with Pi’s Coffee Sleeves

Wesleyan Democrats Work to Elect Local Candidates in 2017 Election Cycle

by Emmy Hughes, Assistant News Editor. Comments Off on Wesleyan Democrats Work to Elect Local Candidates in 2017 Election Cycle

‘Fuck Your Ivy League Sweater’: Diet Cig Does Not Disappoint at Alpha Delt

by Andrew Fleming, Emmy Hughes, Assistant Arts and Culture Editor and Assistant News Editor. Comments Off on ‘Fuck Your Ivy League Sweater’: Diet Cig Does Not Disappoint at Alpha Delt

“The Big Roll” Falls Short of Guinness World Record, But Brings Together Greater Community

by Emmy Hughes, Assistant News Editor. Comments Off on “The Big Roll” Falls Short of Guinness World Record, But Brings Together Greater Community

CFA and College of Environment Invite Artists from Regions Affected by Hurricanes

by Emmy Hughes, Assistant News Editor. Comments Off on CFA and College of Environment Invite Artists from Regions Affected by Hurricanes

Rock Talk: Students Head to Geology Conference in Seattle

by Emmy Hughes, Assistant News Editor. 1 Comment

University Invites Students from Hurricane-Afflicted Regions for Spring ’18

by Emmy Hughes, Assistant News Editor. Comments Off on University Invites Students from Hurricane-Afflicted Regions for Spring ’18

Galganov ’17 Missing in Peru, Students and Alumni Reach Out to Offer Aid

by Emmy Hughes, Assistant News Editor. Comments Off on Galganov ’17 Missing in Peru, Students and Alumni Reach Out to Offer Aid

Graduate Liberal Studies Teams up With ARC to Provide Pathway to Teaching Certification

by Emmy Hughes, Assistant News Editor. Comments Off on Graduate Liberal Studies Teams up With ARC to Provide Pathway to Teaching Certification

The New Space Race: NASA, Private Companies, and The Fight to Settle Mars

by Emmy Hughes, Assistant News Editor. 5 Comments

Exley Science Center Evacuated Due to Basement Room Fire

by Emmy Hughes, Assistant News Editor. Comments Off on Exley Science Center Evacuated Due to Basement Room Fire

Sustainability Week Promotes Awareness of Environmental Issues

by Emmy Hughes, Assistant News Editor . Comments Off on Sustainability Week Promotes Awareness of Environmental Issues

University’s United Way Campaign to Promote Activism Kicks Off

by Emmy Hughes, Assistant News Editor. Comments Off on University’s United Way Campaign to Promote Activism Kicks Off

Blender Benders: An Interview with the Blender Club Founders

by Emmy Hughes, Assistant News Editor. 1 Comment

Novelist Davis ’17 Talks Writing Process and Her ‘Jewish Farm Camp’

by Emmy Hughes, Hannah Reale, Assistant News Editor and Opinion Editor. Comments Off on Novelist Davis ’17 Talks Writing Process and Her ‘Jewish Farm Camp’

Battle of the Beans: Pi vs. Espwesso vs. Red & Black

by Emmy Hughes, Erin Hussey, Hannah Reale, Assistant News Editor, Assistant Features Editor, and Opinion Editor. 1 Comment

Miranda ’02 Reacts to Trump’s Negative Tweets about Puerto Rico

by Emmy Hughes, Assistant News Editor. Comments Off on Miranda ’02 Reacts to Trump’s Negative Tweets about Puerto Rico

Davis ’17’s Debut Novel Subverts the Quirky-Girl-in-Love Genre

by Emmy Hughes, Hannah Reale, Assistant News Editor & Opinion Editor. Comments Off on Davis ’17’s Debut Novel Subverts the Quirky-Girl-in-Love Genre

University Researchers Discover Three Super-Earths Orbiting Nearby Sun

by Emmy Hughes, Assistant News Editor . Comments Off on University Researchers Discover Three Super-Earths Orbiting Nearby Sun

Injuries in Sports: Broken Bones, Despair, and an Empty Basketball Court

by Emmy Hughes, Assistant News Editor. Comments Off on Injuries in Sports: Broken Bones, Despair, and an Empty Basketball Court

Professor Receives NSF Grant for Research into Ocean “Dead Zones”

by Emmy Hughes, Assistant News Editor. Comments Off on Professor Receives NSF Grant for Research into Ocean “Dead Zones”

University Launches “Competencies Framework” to Guide Students’ Career Paths

by Emmy Hughes, Kaye Dyja, Assistant News Editors. Comments Off on University Launches “Competencies Framework” to Guide Students’ Career Paths

The Case for Responsible Genetic Engineering

by Emmy Hughes, Assistant News Editor. Comments Off on The Case for Responsible Genetic Engineering

Fire In Exley Greenhouse Extinguished Promptly

by Emmy Hughes, Assistant News Editor. Comments Off on Fire In Exley Greenhouse Extinguished Promptly

University Students and Central Connecticut Residents Rally for Marco Reyes

by Emmy Hughes, Assistant News Editor. Comments Off on University Students and Central Connecticut Residents Rally for Marco Reyes

New Civic Action Plan Aims to Connect Campus with Middletown

by Emmy Hughes, Assistant News Editor. Comments Off on New Civic Action Plan Aims to Connect Campus with Middletown

“Walkaway” Grapples with Technology, Race, and Living Forever

by Emmy Hughes, Assistant News Editor. Comments Off on “Walkaway” Grapples with Technology, Race, and Living Forever

Sawhney’s Novel “South Haven” Longlisted for Esteemed Award

by Emmy Hughes, Assistant News Editor. Comments Off on Sawhney’s Novel “South Haven” Longlisted for Esteemed Award

University Library to Update Integrated System

by Emmy Hughes, Assistant News Editor. Comments Off on University Library to Update Integrated System

The First Three Episodes of “Girlboss” Are Terrible and I Hate Them

by Emmy Hughes, Assistant News Editor. 2 Comments

International Experts on Yemeni Human Rights to Come to University on May 12

by Emmy Hughes, Assistant News Editor. Comments Off on International Experts on Yemeni Human Rights to Come to University on May 12

Middletown Mayor Dan Drew Talks Resistance and Activism in this Political Moment

by Emmy Hughes, Assistant News Editor. Comments Off on Middletown Mayor Dan Drew Talks Resistance and Activism in this Political Moment

Wesleyan’s Investment Team Takes Second Place in Adirondack Cup

by Emmy Hughes, Assistant News Editor. Comments Off on Wesleyan’s Investment Team Takes Second Place in Adirondack Cup

Students Rally with Connecticut Community to Prevent Deportation of Luis Barrios

by Emmy Hughes, Assistant News Editor . Comments Off on Students Rally with Connecticut Community to Prevent Deportation of Luis Barrios

The D.C. Science March: One Student’s Perspective

by Emmy Hughes, Assistant News Editor. Comments Off on The D.C. Science March: One Student’s Perspective

Olin to Require Swipe Access in Evenings

by Emmy Hughes, Assistant News Editor. Comments Off on Olin to Require Swipe Access in Evenings

University Joins ATI Alliance to Increase Number of Lower-Income Students

by Emmy Hughes, Assistant News Editor. Comments Off on University Joins ATI Alliance to Increase Number of Lower-Income Students

Cinder + Salt Hosts Green Drinks With Matt Lesser

by Emmy Hughes, Erin Hussey, Assistant News Editors. Comments Off on Cinder + Salt Hosts Green Drinks With Matt Lesser

Wesleyan Refugee Project to Host Noted Photographer of Refugees: Angie Smith

by Emmy Hughes, Assistant News Editor. Comments Off on Wesleyan Refugee Project to Host Noted Photographer of Refugees: Angie Smith

Greenwood and Herbst Receive NASA Grant for Chondrule Research

by Emmy Hughes, Assistant News Editor. Comments Off on Greenwood and Herbst Receive NASA Grant for Chondrule Research

Wesleyan Refugee Project Hosts Silent Auction

by Emmy Hughes, Assistant News Editor. Comments Off on Wesleyan Refugee Project Hosts Silent Auction

Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro Calls Students to Action

by Emmy Hughes, Assistant News Editor. Comments Off on Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro Calls Students to Action

Poet Claudia Rankine will be 2017 Commencement Speaker

by Emmy Hughes, Assistant News Editor. Comments Off on Poet Claudia Rankine will be 2017 Commencement Speaker

Why We Must Change the Rhetoric of Climate Change

by Emmy Hughes, Assistant News Editor. Comments Off on Why We Must Change the Rhetoric of Climate Change

Beyond 2020: President Roth’s Vision for the Next Decade

by Emmy Hughes, Erin Hussey, Assistant News Editors. 1 Comment

Anger, Politics, and Writing intersect in Mishra Lecture

by Andrew Fleming, Emmy Hughes, Assistant Arts Editor and Assistant News Editor. Comments Off on Anger, Politics, and Writing intersect in Mishra Lecture

Squash Rookies Give Rundown of Season, Conroy Cup Victory

by Emmy Hughes, Hannah Reale, Assistant News Editor and Assistant Opinion Editor. Comments Off on Squash Rookies Give Rundown of Season, Conroy Cup Victory

David Lowery Discusses Intellectual Property

by Emmy Hughes, Assistant News Editor. Comments Off on David Lowery Discusses Intellectual Property

Samsara Honors South Asian Culture and Student Talent

by Emmy Hughes, Neha Srinivas, Assistant News Editor & Contributing Writer. Comments Off on Samsara Honors South Asian Culture and Student Talent

Davison Health Center to Provide Reduced Cost Menstrual Products Per WSA Initiative

by Emmy Hughes, Assistant News Editor. Comments Off on Davison Health Center to Provide Reduced Cost Menstrual Products Per WSA Initiative

“Ride for Resistance” Comes to Hartford

by Emmy Hughes, Assistant News Editor. Comments Off on “Ride for Resistance” Comes to Hartford

Cross-Talk: “Crazy Ex Girlfriend” Season Two

by Emmy Hughes, Meg Cummings, Assistant News Editor & Contributing Writer. 1 Comment

Get a Clue: A Review of a Period-Tracking App

by Emmy Hughes, Assistant News Editor. Comments Off on Get a Clue: A Review of a Period-Tracking App

University Hosts Muslim and Refugee Advocacy Training

by Emmy Hughes, Assistant News Editor. Comments Off on University Hosts Muslim and Refugee Advocacy Training

University Partners with Denver-Based Internship Program CLIMB

by Emmy Hughes, Assistant News Editor. Comments Off on University Partners with Denver-Based Internship Program CLIMB

Student Experiences Electric Shock by Uninsulated Wire at PAC Lab

by Emmy Hughes, Staff Writer. 31 Comments

30 Years in the Making, Asian American Studies Still Not Academic Program

by Emmy Hughes, Hyunji Ward, Staff Writer and Contributing Writer. Comments Off on 30 Years in the Making, Asian American Studies Still Not Academic Program

Still relegated to student forums, AASC is fighting to get a course cluster for Asian American Studies.

University Students Watch 2016 Election First With Optimism, Then in Disbelief

by Emmy Hughes, Staff Writer. 3 Comments

Ranking “Black Mirror” and its Terrifying New Season

by Emmy Hughes, Staff Writer. Comments Off on Ranking “Black Mirror” and its Terrifying New Season

University Hosts Panel Discussion on Anthropology, Academic Hierarchy, and Student Activism

by Emmy Hughes, Staff Writer. 1 Comment

“Give Your Money to Women” Lecture Unifies Gender and Economics

by Emmy Hughes, Staff Writer. Comments Off on “Give Your Money to Women” Lecture Unifies Gender and Economics

History Alumnus Talks Journalism, Disability Rights, and Medievalism

by Emmy Hughes, Staff Writer. Comments Off on History Alumnus Talks Journalism, Disability Rights, and Medievalism

Honorable Deaths and Dishonorable Lives: Professor Singh Discusses Tropes of Trauma in Post Partition Narratives

by Emmy Hughes, Emmet Teran, Arts Editor and Staff Writer. Comments Off on Honorable Deaths and Dishonorable Lives: Professor Singh Discusses Tropes of Trauma in Post Partition Narratives

State Senator Danté Bartolomeo Visits the University

by Emmy Hughes, Staff Writer. Comments Off on State Senator Danté Bartolomeo Visits the University

Students Across Campus Watch Presidential Debate

by Emmy Hughes, Staff Writer. 1 Comment

“Eight Days a Week” Won’t Let You Down

by Emmy Hughes, Contributing Writer. Comments Off on “Eight Days a Week” Won’t Let You Down

Miyazaki Discusses The Economy of Hope

by Emmy Hughes, Contributing Writer. 1 Comment

WSA Discusses Program Housing Regulations

by Emmy Hughes, Contributing Writer. Comments Off on WSA Discusses Program Housing Regulations

Pajama Jam Replaces Gender Bender

by Emmy Hughes, Contributing Writer. Comments Off on Pajama Jam Replaces Gender Bender

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