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THADDEUS HUGHES be due to a kink in the fuel line. With the kink fixed, OPINIONS EDITOR the team passed brakes “One amazing thing about testing and moved on to RoseGPE wrapped up another im- the first dynamic events -- proved year on and off the race track, skidpad and acceleration. RoseGPE is that we also build placing 14th among 73 competitors at the The team made a less - Society of Automotive Engineers ’ June than-ideal acceleration event in Nebraska, after scoring 30th out run, then a skidpad run non-technical skills that aren’t of 109 international teams at a May com- that just didn’t work quite petition in Michigan. well, because the power- The team showed up with a more re- train wouldn’t lay anything developed in the classroom.” laxed roll -out since having finished a car down. Could it be low fuel? that passed technical inspection at Mich- That turned out to be the right answer. Those hopes were not ill -placed. De- igan. The technical inspection process While cornering, the low fuel starved the spite a lack of power, the team managed always finds some glossed -over detail of engine. With a fill -up, the team went to place 19th in the endurance event, and the car, and the team stiffened up their back to place a better acceleration and 6th in the efficiency portion (measured rear wing mount, lifted the seat backing, skidpad run. by fuel consumption during the endur- and replaced a few fasteners. While The next dynamic event was the auto- ance event). things were looking good, the vehicle ’s cross course, where GPE saw both drivers While the results were not as great as powertrain started to have issues while lay down excellent times placing them in the team knew they could be, RoseGPE in brakes testing, which was required to 12th for the event. was not discouraged in the development pass before competing in dynamic events. The team went out to practice for the of RGP007, the next contender for the While the car could stop successfully, it final endurance event but then suffered 2018 Michigan and Lincoln competitions. was unable to keep the engine on powertrain woes, unable to lay down With full -car lap time simulations, chas- (proving that stopping was caused by the much power. The team scrutineered over sis design nearing completion, drivetrain brake system alone --not the powertrain). everything, but could not find the source design finished, actuators ready to proto- Was it the clutch? Whatever it was, of the problem. Nothing was catastrophi- type, the team was geared up to go faster the idler roller on the drivetrain just cally wrong—the powertrain just could than ever and take their education far broke. So, the team tried to figure out not put power to the wheels. Unable to beyond what classrooms offer. why the engine kept dying while also fix- do anything, the team took the car to the "One amazing thing about RoseGPE is ing the drivetrain. The idler roller was endurance course —hoping that at least, that we also build non -technical skills eventually replaced with aluminum and the car made it through. that aren't developed in the classroom, ” the engine death was finally found out to said Sabeeh Khan, senior CPE and elec- trical subteam captain of RoseGPE. “The team has given me the opportunity to de- velop relationships with industry leaders “While the results weren’t as great as the team in automotive engineering.” The team meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7 -9 and Satur- knew they could be, RoseGPE wasn’t discouraged days starting at noon in the Bra- nam Innovation Center (BIC). Full Disclosure: The author is a in the development of RGP007, the next contender member of RoseGPE. for the 2018 Michigan and Lincoln competitions.”
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Black Smoke Pours from Russian Consulate
Sounds like the Russian consulate does not allow your views and outlook to be have a new pope, which is just one theory as to why thick smoke began seeping into the atmos- phere in San Francisco. The mysterious smoke shaped by dominant opinion on your began the day after the consulate was ordered closed by the Trump administration. In closing the consulate, already high tensions were exac- campus…” erbated, as San Francisco is home to a large number of Russian -Americans. Now, that might sound easy. But you dotes to bigotry. Veteran FBI special agent Rick Smith had will find —as you may have discovered Merriam-Webster’s first definition of this to say: “There is finally the realization by already in high school —that thinking for the word “bigot” is a person “who is ob- the administration that Russians have been in- yourself can be a challenge. It always stinately or intolerantly devoted to his volved in intelligence operations at this consu- demands self -discipline and these days or her own opinions and prejudices. ” late, which they have been doing for decades. ” can require courage. The only people who need fear open - After spending a significant amount of time In today’s climate, it’s all-too-easy minded inquiry and robust debate are working at the bureau ’s Russian counterintelli- to allow your views and outlook to be the actual bigots, including those on gence in San Francisco, he added, “It’s almost shaped by dominant opinion on your campuses or in the broader society who 50 years of history and part of a tit -for-tat, but campus or in the broader academic cul- seek to protect the hegemony of their this is more like a hammer. ” ture. The danger any student —or faculty opinions by claiming that to question Almost as strange as the smoke, the State member—faces today is falling into the those opinions is itself bigotry. Department so far has not offered a statement vice of conformism, yielding to group- So don’t be tyrannized by public regarding the smoke coming from the embassy. think. opinion. Don’t get trapped in an echo CBS News collected a statement from a woman At many colleges and universities chamber. Whether you in the end reject exiting the building Friday. The news organiza- what John Stuart Mill called “the tyran- or embrace a view, make sure you de- tion asked her how she felt about the burning, ny of public opinion ” does more than cide where you stand by critically as- to which she replied, “There is no burning.” merely discourage students from dis- sessing the arguments for the competing senting from prevailing views on moral, positions. political, and other types of questions. Tech Giant Promises $36 Million for Harvey Relief It leads them to suppose that dominant Think for yourself. views are so obviously correct that only Dell, Inc. founder and CEO Michael Dell is- a bigot or a crank could question them. Good luck to you in college! sued a statement declaring he and his wife, Su- Since no one wants to be, or be san, would begin a fund to help Texas recover thought of as, a bigot or a crank, the after Hurricane Harvey buried great regions of the southern state in water. The $36 million Paul Bloom William Happer Michael A. Reynolds donation will build the foundation of the Re- Yale University Princeton University Princeton University build Texas Fund, and is so far the largest sin- gle contribution yet. Elizabeth Bogan Robert Hollander Jacqueline C. Rivers “We want everyone to know that we are in Princeton University Princeton University Harvard University this for the long haul to support families and communities —our neighbors in need,” said Su- Nicholas Christakis Joshua Katz Marta Tienda san Dell in a Friday statement. She is also the Yale University Princeton University Princeton University founder of the Michael & Susan Dell Founda- tion. Their $36 million donation will be broken Carlos Eire Thomas P. Kelly Noël Valis down into two stages, with half given now and Yale University Princeton University Yale University the second half to match other donations. The Dell Foundation and OneStar Foundation will Maria E. Garlock Sergiu Klainerman Tyler VanderWeele cover administrative costs, which means Re- Princeton University Princeton University Harvard University build Texas Foundation will be solely be devot- ed to storm recovery. David Gelernter Jon Levenson Adrian Vermeule “Over the past week we have seen Texans Yale University Harvard University Harvard University and Americans come together to assist in the relief and recovery efforts and I have no doubt Robert P. George John B. Londregan Keith E. Whittington that this generosity will extend to this fund, ” Princeton University Princeton University Princeton University said Texas Governor Greg Abbott. “I thank Mi- chael and Susan Dell for their commitment to Mary Ann Glendon Uwe Reinhardt the state of Texas and to all those affected by Harvard University Princeton University Hurricane Harvey.”
Irma Intensifies, Now a Category 3 Hurricane Journalism The United States National Hurricane Cen- ter (NHC) issued an advisory ahead of Hurri- cane Irma swelling to a Category 3 hurricane. The disaster is en route to the Caribbean via Isn’t Always the eastern Atlantic. As of Friday, the hurricane was 720 miles west of Cabo Verde. It was reported by Reuters The Rose Thorn that the sustained winds were topping out at 115 miles per hour. For comparison, Hurricane Black and Harvey’s winds reached 130 miles per hour. The hurricane was modeled to be moving Meet Tuesdays towards Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, and Haiti. Landfall is possible in the middle of White. next week. O259 5:15pm
Write about what matters. Write for the News Section. Entertainment 4 Fantastic Fan Fabrication A Review of Mother: Cognitive Dissonance
Thaddeus Hughes gameplay, though, Cog- Dis actually tries more Opinions Editor interesting things than ‘Fangame’ has a tacky feeling to any MOTHER game be- it. We associate this with bad flash fore it. Starmen have games, shoddy ROM hacks, or low- the ability to ‘warp’, effort RPG Maker warez. The trampolines allow inter- MOTHER/Earthbound community esting movement, and is known for a few ROM hacks- with (by chapter 7) you can various degrees of quality ranging pilot a spaceship around from ‘unheard of for a reason’ to ‘an a solar system filled excellent translation for English with easter eggs and speakers’ to ‘this is how the creator sidequests. of UNDERTALE got a following’. In addition, the battle Anyone in the community is system is completely well aware of the MOTHER 4 pro- new and unique. While ject, which is creating a completely MOTHER 2/3 love the new title in the fashion of the previ- rolling HP meter and ous episodes, with a completely MOTHER 3 implements fresh cast and plot but the same combo hits to make RPG quirkiness (and Mr. Saturns). As battle more interesting the crew received some complaint and time-sensitive, Cog- from Nintendo, the project is un- It’s a MOTHER game, through and through. Dis takes time- dergoing a facelift so it bears no sensitivity to a whole relation to the previous works. Photo courtesy of www.earthboundcentral.com new level: there are no However, since the game is said to ‘turns’. You have a turn- be ‘coming in Winter 2014’ your craving for venture. Strap in and enjoy this rollercoaster meter that fills up individually for each party more quirky-yet-classic RPG will have to wait. of unlikely heroes and alien cultures. What’s member, and then they can make their move. Or, it doesn’t have to. There’s a little- the deal with Starmen? Why are Mr. Saturns… The rate at which it fills is based on status ail- known project called ‘MOTHER: Cognitive Mr. Saturns? What is Giyig? What was Buzz ments and your speed stat- meaning you can’t Dissonance’, sometimes referred to as CogDis. Buzz? But, be prepared to leave with as many rely on any particular order of moves, or even Why is it little-known? That’s a dang good questions: who is the greyface? Is that Fobby that you’ll get to heal your party before the question, seeing as it’s finished and is likely the true destroyer of worlds? Did I complete enemy attacks again. more than MOTHER 4 could have dreamed of all the sidequests? If you loved the music of the MOTHER being. Thematically, the game is much more series, you will not be disappointed by CogDis CogDis, created by otherhand aka hand- MOTHER 2- you’re time-hopping, space- - with a whole suite of music playing homage ish2000, is fanon that bridges the plot gap hopping, dimension-hopping, there’s aliens, to the original themes we love, as well as new between the classic MOTHER 2/Earthbound everything’s crazy. But the story is more tunes which while new, are unique to CogDis and the grindy, less-respected MOTHER. If MOTHER 3- the connection to characters is yet still thematically fit the MOTHER series. you haven’t played at least MOTHER 2 and much stronger. I mentioned sidequests earlier. If you love heard the plot of MOTHER, the game won’t The game starts by setting you up for sidequests and multiple endings, you’ll enjoy make nearly as much sense. You don’t have to some low expectations. You start in control of getting all 5 endings from CogDis- a bad end- grind through the boring nuisance of MOTH- a Mook and advance the plot by walking slow- ing, a good ending, a joke ending, the ER in order to make sense of Cognitive Disso- ly and only in 4 directions. The inability to ‘severance’ ending, and the ‘paradox’ ending. nance, though. walk diagonally- something even MOTHER You will not be disappointed by the fill of CogDis also does something that the rest had- seems like a bad omen, but that’s sur- easter eggs- even Russel’s Teapot. of the MOTHER series (save MOTHER 3 to prisingly the only real complaint I have with If you didn’t feel closure from MOTHER 3, some extent) has never really done- explore the gameplay mechanics, and it’s something just want more, or need a good explanation the ‘baddies’ and the weird aliens. In fact, you get used to. The game pokes fun at this for the events from MOTHER 1-2, get this that’s (almost) all this game is! Your direct when you get a spaceship upgrade called fangame now- for free on Windows. interaction with the human race is very minor ‘diagonal thrusters’. Not being able to run is - taking the backseat to an inter-planetary ad- alright, since for the most part, the maps are laid out more densely and interestingly. In The Lego Batman Movie Building Quality Comedy, Brick by Brick
Curtis Humm Entertainment Editor “The Lego Batman Movie provides a On this page, we cover a lot of superhero flicks. Between the Marvel Cinematic Uni- level of sustained, but unforced, come- verse, the (quick google search) DC Extended Universe (so that’s what they’re calling it…) and whatever label you apply to sorta-kinda superhero movies like Ghost Busters, we have dy that is hard to find these days.” sampled quite the smorgasbord of superhero 2017 Animated Feature manages to do just but a true joy to watch even off the streets of stories. After a while, you tend to get jaded. that. Gotham. It is no exaggeration to say that he There are only so many glowy apocalypse light Which just goes to show, Batman can save can make the act of microwaving dinner a tru- show finales one can sit through before the anything aside from Jason Todd. ly iconic scene. genre as a whole begins to lose its luster. In- The Lego Batman Movie, at the surface This is not to say that Batman was the on- deed, we have been distracted by many a su- level, has a rather simplistic concept: as ly performance worth caring about, far from perhero film in recent years (sometimes even amazing as being Batman is, the parts in be- it. Robin (Michael Cera), Barbara Gordon pleasantly so), but it has been a long time tween saving the city are kinda pointless. Add (Rosario Dawson), Alfred (Ralph Fiennes), since we covered a super-hero movie that was in a city moving beyond vigilantism, a villain and The Joker (Zach Galifianakis) all have genuinely entertaining from the opening logos feeling neglected by his arch-nemesis, and a their moments to shine. Whether it is the way to the closing credits. And yet, Chris McKay’s comically wide eyed orphan and you have Robin manages to make you want to give him yourself a textbook recipe for a puppy and punt him into a ravine at the a feel good “Family is im- same time, or the Joker’s beautifully executed portant,” film. However, the relationship drama with Batman (it makes movie then takes this rather sense in context) there are no scenes which cookie-cutter concept and exist merely to ‘advance the plot.’ makes it its own, adding in the Where The Lego Batman Movie truly kind of self-aware sarcastic shines however, is in its dialogue with the au- flair that the original Lego dience. While it does not go to the full fourth Movie pioneered. wall breaking lengths that Deadpool has been The Lego Batman Movie pro- acclaimed for, Lego Batman manages to make vides a level of sustained, but the audience feel included throughout. The unforced, comedy that is hard litany of allusions and shout outs aside, the to find these days. Instead of film masterfully plays with the audience’s ex- trying to construct a climactic pectations to deliver a story that both fondly battle with some scenes to remembers the clichés and tropes of the gen- spur emotional investment, re, and seeks to poke fun at some of the the film creates endearing more… egregious moments. characters and lets the scenes, All in all, The Lego Batman Movie is one pugnacious or otherwise, de- of those rare finds not made by Disney during rive from them. Batman (Will the 90’s which you can enjoy as either a ten Ah yes, Batman’s greatest foe. Microwaves... Arnett) is enthralling in his year old or a twenty year old. ego, every bit the caped cru- Photo courtesy of www.comicverse.com sader we have come to expect, Lifestyle 5
John Chilton It started with Kendrick when he re- ues. leased untitled unmastered and then Gam- Another Florida rapper, Kodak just lays Staff Writer bino when he dropped the Redbone album, it all out on the beat. He’s incredibly blunt This past year has seen a large shift an album with an artistic vibe. Drake re- in his opinions and lyrics, and mixing from the norm in hip-hop culture. Songs leased his More Life playlist, which gave them with fun beats and a criminal back- created for release now focus more on artists a huge opportunity to drop some ground, you have a fun album to listen to thought and feelings rather than lyrics and crazy projects. As “The Culture” coming during a workout, party, or stuff like that. strong narratives. Rappers like Kendrick from artists like Future, Migos, and 21 I’m pretty happy with the way rap has Lamar and Jay Z have even followed this Savage keeps flowing from Atlanta, I think been going this year. I’m on the lookout trend with their releases of DAMN. and these trends will continue to be a thing for for more dope shit to be peeped and I’m 4:44. XXXTENTACION piques heavy inter- the next couple years before the next wave. ready to see what the future holds, as well est among hip hop listeners today after the Mass Media and streaming services as what Future holds up in his studio. release of his latest album, 17, which uses have transitioned todays music away the same concept to give us a better per- from traditional track releases and spective of the mental turmoil he has have begun to blend with skits to faced. convey emotion and perspective Facing criminal charges while dealing through thought and feeling evoking with the newfound fame and the loss of his tones rather than in lyrics. Sparking significant other together as young as he is emotion through sound as an atmos- seems to really have taken a toll on him. phere rather than through lyrics. The album is really good, however it is However, today’s rap game has a pretty messed up. But X accomplishes his new hero, a rising star in Dieuson goals of putting the listener into that Octave, better known as Kodak wavelength to gain a better understanding Black. With the release of Project of the emotional processes he is going Baby Two Kodak brought back the through. traditional album concept which, With albums like Luv is Rage 2 and 17 while it lacked concise and signifi- setting the tone for fall 2017 hip hop, it cant meaning, it was full of fun begs the question: is rap moving away beats and lyrics delivered in tradi- from the album concept and more towards tional album style. I am excited to LOOK AT ME musical releases as art and perspective see what this young prodigy will pieces? continue to produce as time contin- Photo Courtesy xxxlmag.com Slow Cooker Pulled-Pork Sandwiches
Seun Ladipo Lifestyle Editor
• ½ c. ketchup
• ¼ c. packed brown sugar
• 1 tbsp. chili powder
• ¼ c. cider vinegar
• Kosher salt and pepper
• 1 pork butt or shoulder
• ½ c. low-fat sour cream
• ½ small green cabbage (about 1 lb)
• ½ c. fresh cilantro
• 4 rolls The ultimate slow cooker pulled-pork sandwich. Photos By Inspired Taste • Potato chips and pickles Directions
1. In a 5- to 6-qt slow cooker, whisk together the ketchup, sugar, chili, 1/4 cup vinegar and 1/2 tsp each salt and pepper.
2. Add the pork and toss to coat. Cook, covered, until the pork is tender and shreds easily, 7 to 8 hours on low or 4 to 5 hours on high.
3. Forty-five minutes before serving, in a large bowl, whisk togeth- er the sour cream, remaining 2 Tbsp vinegar, 1 Tbsp water and 1/2 tsp each salt and pepper. Core and thinly slice the cabbage, add it to the sour cream mixture and toss to coat. Let sit, toss- ing occasionally. Fold in the cilantro before serving.
4. Using two forks, shred the pork into large pieces; gently toss in the cooking liquid. Fill the rolls with the pork and slaw. Serve with chips and pickles, if desired. Opinions 6
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The victory against North Central Burtnick caught a 63-yard touchdown pass will go down as the first win for the 2017 season. Rose Hul- from the freshman Andrew Dion to give the man will go back to action again on Tuesday. Fightin’ Engineers a 32-26 lead. Matt Mur- 1 2 OT 2OT FINAL ray finished the drive by booting in the ex- MEN’S SOCCER tra point to give Rose-Hulman a 33-26 lead. ROSE-HULMAN 0 0 0 1 1 Illinois College marched down the field NORTH CENTRAL 0 0 0 0 0 and ended up on the 30-yard line with five seconds remaining in the game. Drew Chance connected with Kyle Obertino for a Standout Performers RHIT football score. 16-yard pass before Kyle laterally pitched Will McGowen-Had the game winning goal in double the ball to Logan Uyetake who ran the ball Photo by Rose-Hulman Athletics overtime in to make the score 33-32. Carter Wright-Had 6 saves in his first win of the season ILLINOIS COL. The Blue Boys had two options at this ROSE-HULMAN Evan Cusmano-Assisted Will McGowen in the game winning goal point in the game: to kick the extra point and send the game into overtime or to go 192 Passing Yards 353 RHIT Women’s Soccer for two to win the game. They decided to go 184 Rushing Yards 40 for it all and to try to win the game. Blake Powell Chance threw a pass to the corner of the 4 Turnovers 0 Sports Editor endzone which was broken up by Alec Thompson to secure the win for the Fightin’ 26:06 Time of Poss. 33:54 Our Women’s team is just beginning their season as they are only 0-2 and still have a lot of time to improve and prove themselves. Olivet improved to 2-0 with the win as they upset Franklin College on Friday night. The RHIT Volleyball Fightin’ Engineers will return to the field on Tuesday Blake Powell against Greenville in their home opener. Kickoff from Sports Editor the Intramural Field will be at 6 pm on September 5th. Rose Hulman improved to 3-1 on the WOMEN’S BASKETBALL 1 2 FINAL season with wins over Webster and Domin- ican on Saturday at the Washington Uni- OLIVET 2 0 2 versity Invitational. The Fightin’ Engineers beat Webster 25 ROSE-HULMAN 0 0 0 -19, 25-10, 25-17 in a balanced team win. Adekite Oladipupo led the Fightin’ Engi- neers with twelve kills and eighteen digs. Standout Performers Mackenzie Gossard added nine kills with Jessica Wells-Led RHIT with four offensive shots Marissa Gollnick adding eight kills. Maddy Twetten-Took five offensive shots Rose-Hulman played a tight match Maggie Sheerin-Fired two shots on goal in the second half against Dominican: 27-25, 26-24, and 25- 16. Oladipupo led the offensive effort with About to serve a mean volley. sixteen kills. Gossard had eight kills nd Photo by Rose-Hulman Athletics RHIT Player of the Week Grace Beach recorded six. Orbeta Carter Wright is this weeks WEBSTER Rogozinski led the passing effort with ROSE-HULMAN RHIT Player of the Week for his eighteen and sixteen assists. outstanding performance against Defensively, Razma had a team-high .270 Hitting % .073 North Central on Saturday. The twenty-two digs and Oladipupo contributed 5.0 Blocks 5.0 eleven. Styczynski led the front row defense season has just begun but in his 105 minutes of playing time he with two block assists, 59 Digs 51 Oladipupo was named to the all- hasn’t allowed a single goal and tournament team of the Washington Uni- 9 Aces 3 has gobbled up six total saves. versity Beat Invitational for her outstand- Carter has achieved a lot in his ing performances. ROSE-HULMAN DOMINICAN career at Rose-Hulman and it’s Rose-Hulman will make its home debut exciting to see what he’ll accom- next weekend with their annual Invitation- .194 Hitting % .194 plish in his final season of being a al tournament. The Engineers will host Fightin’ Engineer. Best of luck to Monmouth and William Woods on Friday, 3.0 Blocks 6.0 Carter and the rest of the seniors then North Central and Illinois College on Saturday. 63 Digs 62 on their last go around. 8 Aces 3 Photo by Rose-Hulman Athletics RHIT SPORTS SCHEDULES Football Volleyball Soccer September 9th-Millikin-7PM September 8th– Monmouth-6PM September 16th-Hanover-2PM September 8th– Williams Woods-8PM Men Women *WVFCA Yellow Shoelace Game September 9th–North Central-11AM September September September 23rd-Defiance-1:30PM September 9th– Illinois College-1PM 5th-Greenville-8PM 5th-Greenville-6PM *Samaritan’s Feet Game September 12th-St. Mary-Woods-7PM 9th-Carrol(Wis.)-1PM 7th-@Washington-7:30PM September 30th-@Anderson-1:30PM September 15th-@Wheaton-6PM 13th-@Wabash-5PM 12th-@Principia-7PM September 15th-@DePauw-8PM 16th-Millikin-3:30PM 14th-DePauw-7PM September 16th-@Muskingum-1PM 20th-@DePauw-7PM 16th-Millikin-1PM October 7th-Mt St Joseph-2PM September 16th-@Mt Union-3PM 23rd-@OhioNorthern-7PM 20th-@Webster-6:30PM *Homecoming Game September 19th-Greenville-7PM 26th-@Principia-7PM 24th-Westminster-1PM October 14th-@Manchester-1;30PM September 22nd-@Wesleyan-3PM 30th-@Transy-3:30PM 30th-@Transy-1PM October 21st=Franklin-1:30PM September 22nd-@Chicago-5:30Pm October October *Senior Day September 23rd-@Millikin-10:30AM 4th-Earlham-7PM 3rd-@Earlham-3:30PM October 28th-@Bluffton-1:30PM September 23rd-Cornell College-1PM 7th-Machester-3:30PM 7th-Manchester-1PM September 27th-Manchester-7PM 11th-Anderson-7PM 11th-@Anderson-7PM September 30th-@Transy-2PM 14th-Defiance-3:30PM 14th-Defiance-1PM November 11th-@Earlham-1:30PM 18th-@Mt St Joseph-7PM 18th—Mt St Joseph-7PM 21st-@Bluffton-3:30PM 21st-@Bluffton-1PM 25th-@Franklin-7:30PM 25th-Franklin-7:30PM Flipside 8
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