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The Tiger is pleased to Engineering & Science Coffee House recognize Clemson's Major Starbucks Biological Sciences Bar best people, businesses Business & Liberal Arts Bad Apple and organizations. Major Ethnic Restaurant Here is an index of the Education Monterrey's Co-op or Internship Off-Campus Housing winners our readers Disney World Berkeley Place EMILY CAGGIANO issiMant photo cJilor chose in this year's Residence Hall Flower Shop KNOWLEDGE SURVER: Dr. Bill Surver, department chair of genetics and competition. Manning Hall The Shack biochemistry, focuses on student learning. Fraternity Clothing Store Sigma Pi Julep Professor Sorority Gift Shop Bill Surver Kappa Kappa Gamma White Rabbit Biology professors Assistant Professor Intramural Sport Live Music Alton Smith Soccer Esso Lecturer Bank Place to Take a Date Eddie Smith garner recognition Bank of America Calhoun Corners Coach Hair Place Radio Station Jack Leggett For the first time in recent Hair South 98.1 FM Pizza Best Professor: Convenience Store Cellular Provider years, the sciences rake in Peppino's O Bill Surver (Genetics & Bi-Lo Verizon Wireless top honors with students. Biochemistry) DANIEL LOWREY © Todd May (Philosophy & News Editor Religion) There's something in the water © Jerry Waldvogel (Genetics at Long Hall, or so it seemed to & Biochemistry) students voting for their favorite ® Jerry Reel (History) teachers this year. The genetics and © Bill Moss (Mathematical biochemistry department—housed Sciences) Esso Club rings up top live music primarily in Long—garnered two of the top teaching awards, with "ESPN," "Playboy" and "FHM" department chair Bill Surver win- Best Assistant Local bands often compete Professor: Best Live Music: are only a few places in which the ning the prize as Best Professor against each other for Esso has gained national recogni- and fellow biology faculty member, O Alton Smith (Genetics & sought-after lineup spots. O Esso tion. In "FHM" the bar was once Alton Smith, taking home the award Biochemistry) © Explorer's listed at no. 17 on a list of the top 20 for Best Assistant Professor. The © Marvin Doerr (Chemistry) MARIE GLENN ® Handle Bar places in both college and pro sports third teaching award went to the to be on game day. Also, Sports speech and communications depart- © William Reid (Electrical & TimeOut Editor Computer Engineering) © Keith Street Illustrated featured the Esso in ment's Eddie Smith, who carried the One of the greatest aspects of © Pork-N-Tunes their Sept. 30 issue in a list of "100 student vote as Best lecturer. ® Angela Dills (Economics) being a student here at Clemson is Things to do Before You Graduate." "I try to make science and biol- © Richard Saunders (History) all of the live music that comes our The magazine wrote that at no. 19 ogy interesting for students by not way. Venues throughout town offer from people looking to display their you should have your first beer at concentrating on facts and details, fun places for students, alumni and musical genius at the Esso. But the the Esso in Clemson. but trying to get them to understand Best Lecturer: other fans to enjoy great music. Esso doesn't let just anyone on their The Esso has been a part of the the basic concepts," said Surver. O Eddie Smith There is one place, however, that stag. The owner, Charles Usry, looks Clemson tradition for years. It was "In the classroom, I use a variety (Communication Studies) stands out above the rest as the for talent that will draw the attention one of the first bars to acquire a beer of teaching techniques to get them © Charles Parrott best place for live music — the of students and that will give them license after prohibition and it has involved. You've got to inject some (Communication Studies) the oldest beer license in the state humor to try to get students to feel Esso. The fact that the Esso stands what they want. Musicians often © Amy Pope (Physics & above the rest is not left to mere come from the area and Charleston of South Carolina. Through its life comfortable. One thing I don't like Astronomy) coincidence. and Atlanta as well. One of their it has functioned as a gas station and to do is stand up and lecture—don't Each week the Esso receives five favorites is the Blue Dogs, who he grocery store. get me wrong, sometimes you do © Lois Krause (Environment) to six CDs from musicians inter- feels always seem to mix well with One way that the Esso attracts have to lecture, but I just think the © Christine Minor (Genetics & ested in playing at the venue. They the atmosphere of Clemson and the classroom should be a dynamic, Biochemistry) also take in three to four calls a day students. SEE MUSIC, PAGE 11 interactive place." One way Surver utilizes this dynamic approach is by asking stu- of the educational process. dents to answer essay questions on "I try to make biology relevant. exams—a somewhat nontraditional I spend time to show them how testing method for entry-level biol- it applies to real life, and I think ogy curricula. that's important to our group—the "I try to get students to think on genetics and biochemistry depart- exams by answering essay ques- ment—as a whole." tions, and I try to give them some Surver was quick to praise his latitude in answering those ques- department for its emphasis on tions. To me, a good understanding teaching as well as research. of the fundamental concepts of biol- "We have a faculty of 11 people ogy is more important than being who really want to teach biology able to just regurgitate material," well; we're constantly trying to do a said an enthusiastic Surver. "I feel better job of teaching, and Clemson that in teaching freshmen, not only is one of the few universities in do I have an obligation to teach the country that supports a group them biology, but also to help them like ours. I believe that fact shows get acclimated to Clemson." Clemson's success as a University "Often, I'll have a student come as much as our success as a depart- in to talk about biology, and we'll ment." end up talking about their room- "But the students are the real mate conflicts or intramural sports. reason for this award," Surver con- Students feel comfortable talking cluded. "They're the real reflection to me about a lot of things, and I of our efforts as teachers and so I'm appreciate that. I try to give them just glad they approve of what I'm what advice I can," he said. doing." Surver also believes that demon- Meanwhile, Surver is joined by

OAWDKAIK photo editor strating the modern-day relevance LIVIN' LA V1DA ESSO: // may look empty hpr.e, but this is the place to be when the bands come to town. of his material is an important part SEE PROF, PAGE 10 PAGE 2 ■ THE TIGER Kappa Kappa Gamma, Sigma Pi named best Greek - Sorority grabs Best ofClemson award for four consecutive years. Fraternity prides in top academics.

KELLY STIDHAM KELLY STIDHAM Parade. KKG also placed second Copy Editor Copy Editor Best Sorority: at Zeta Tau Alpha's Big Man on Best Fraternity: Sigma Pi O Kappa Kappa Gamma Campus this past year for the sec- o For three consecutive years, ond year in a row. Heather Reed, Founded on February 26, 1897, © Sigma Nu Kappa Kappa Gamma has been © Alpha Omega Epsilon a senior in Kappa Kappa Gamma, at Vincennes University in Indiana, Lambda Chi Alpha honored with Best Sorority on © Alpha Delta Pi proudly holds the title of this year's Sigma Pi established a higher order © Campus, and this year is no differ- © Sigma Alpha Homecoming Queen. In this way, of friendship and brotherhood, and © Pi Kappa Alpha ent in winning over the hearts of the these lovely ladies are heard about today is no different. With 61 © Pi Kappa Phi Clemson campus. KKG was estab- ® Zeta Tau Alpha everywhere around Clemson's active members and 11 pledges in lished on October 13, 1870 and campus. Clemson's chapter, Sigma Pi has still today has beautiful, intelligent What brings Kappa Kappa developed a growing fraternity women representing their sorority Clemson. Many donated blood for Gamma together is the close friend- whose popularity has flourished often placed very high in their over- through social events, philanthropy the American Cancer Society and ship of its sisters. Only sisters with since their chapter began in 1994 all GPA for the semester. and overall character. Kappa hosts they also helped in volunteering a unique bond such as Kappa's at Clemson. The most important reason anyone many social events throughout the to clean up litter on the highway. can work together to create such The brothers are known all across joins a fraternity is brotherhood. The year including Kappa Kidnap (a Kappa also raised over $5,000 for a uniform, successful soror- campus because of their brothers have formed a close bond date party in which the guy is blind other various philanthropic organi- ity. Participating in events such involvement through their social events (events folded, "kidnapped" and brought to zations and made numerous con- as Derby Days and Greek Week with Clemson. such as mountain weekend, a KKG party), semi formal, and the tributions to other fraternities and require the ladies to devote Many brothers are mixers and formal), Sapphire Ball (formal). sororities' philanthropies. their time to their soror- involved in things raising In addition to hosting many social Kappa Kappa ity, and they have shown such as student I money events, the ladies also participate in their devotion campus- government for their events to promote their national wide with their participa- intramural chapter's philanthropy—mul- tion, dedication and love for their sports and philanthropy tiple sclerosis. sorority. KKG is not only about many and simply This past spring, parties; they are about friendship, other cam- living together. the ladies partici- philanthropy, encouragement pus organizations. The The chapter is pated in Ms. Walk, and love. brothers see the importance of not currently wait- which raises money Kristen Painter, a sopho- only getting to know each other, but ing for their to benefit multiple more in Kappa Kappa Gamma, also getting to know other students housing at Wannamaker sclerosis. In addition sums up her sorority in one thought: across the Clemson campus. In Hall to be finished. And because to their national phi- Gamma has also "Since Kappa is full of such diverse, this way, the brothers have devel- the chapter has become so strong, lanthropy, the girls won many awards to pro- strong and unique women, there are oped a good name for themselves alumni are considering the addition participated in relay mote the popularity and stature of always girls who compliment you and shown Clemson how much of a house to Clemson's Sigma Pi for life and raised the sec- their sorority. Last year, Jessica by bringing out your best qualities, they care about our university and chapter. ond highest amount of money out McCloy won the title of Miss and so it makes everyone so com- every student here. Their increased Overall, the success of Sigma of all the other organizations here at First Friday at the First Friday fortable, supported and close." involvement with all of Clemson Pi can be attributed to the strong has developed their strong character character of its members. Adam and reputation and increased their Hammond, the president of Sigma overall integrity as a chapter. Pi, remarked of his fraternity's suc- Not only are the brothers of Sigma cess that "One of the reasons for our Pi involved in many extracurricular success is that we recruit guys that Come join the oldest "fraternity" on activities here at Clemson, but the you can talk to, just like the guys brothers also stress intelligence and next door. We are known for being high achievement at school. They gentlemen that have a great time campus - rush THE TIGER. realize that their fraternity will be and that's a tradition we proudly one of the most important memories maintain." they make in their lives, but that Southern gentlemen they truly (No hazing required, just school is also imperative to achieve are, and only growth and success call us at 656-2150.) success later in life. The brothers lay ahead for the strong, impres- ranked as one of the top two frater- sive Sigma Pi fraternity ofClemson nities last year for grades and have University.

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The provide a perfect contrast with the hard wood floors accentuate the new architecture brought by the fire. original brick of the old Fort Hill There are two stories, each slightly Presbyterian Church from 1895. different with the downstairs having In 1974, after being a church and a small bar area and fireplaces while general store, Calhoun Corners was the second story is quieter with some created into a fine dining restau- parts allowing a view of the guests rant. In 1997, fire ravaged Calhoun below. Corners forcing a renovation until George Corontzes, one of the December, 1998. Now the build- four Corontzes brothers that share ing is a combination of the original ownership of Calhoun Corners, was brick architecture with hardwood delighted to hear of his restaurant counters and floors with several being ranked as Clemson's Best brick fireplaces that burn in the fall Place to Take a Date. He said, "It is and winter months to create an ideal great to get that award from the stu- setting for a date. All the brick fea- dent population. It shows an increase tures in Calhoun Corners were made in student popularity that we haven't LOVE IN THE AIR: Clemson students often take their dates to this lovely hotspot - Calhoun Corners. using the original brick first molded had before. They realize that we Steakhouse, with meals ranging have a great menu and exceptional meat and seafood, purchased fresh to suit you and your date. Here at in 1893. Calhoun Corners, you can enjoy a from $14-$25 which includes both The rustic new atmosphere cre- service to offer them." three times a week and hand cut a salad and freshly cooked bread. upon being ordered. The restaurant romantic evening with your date ates a perfect setting for a date. 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I decided to major in Senior education major, Stephanie O Biological Sciences O Education CAROLINE STONE biological sciences because it was Rice, noted that education majors © Mechanical Engineering © Marketing Assistant News Editor general enough that I still had room often do not get the "respect that we © Construction Services to change my mind and because deserve." She pointed out that with © Finance Students in the University's most biology was my favorite subject in state budget cuts increasing yearly © Animal & Veterinarian Sciences © Communications popular majors agreed that their high school." and public opinion of the education © Industrial Engineering © Psychology primary motivation in choosing The department of biological sci- field seemingly steadily decreasing, these fields of study was to make ences notes the diversity of training "many people might wonder why a difference in other people's lives. students receive with the degree, students major in education." While last year's students singled and asserts that students are pre- However, Rice emphasized, "the as early childhood education or classroom in addition to completing out marketing to be the best major pared ,to enter graduate programs in best thing about education is the elementary education. Beginning coursework. Second semester of at Clemson, this year students voted biology, botany, zoology and even non-monetary rewards you receive freshman year with EDC 100, the their senior years, education majors biological sciences as their best fields such as agriculture or bioen- from the students, knowing you students go into local classrooms to spend five days a week observing in engineering and sciences major and gineering. made a difference in a student's observe teachers. education as their best business and an outside setting and for two weeks Biological sciences majors life." Then, first semester of their the undergraduates teach the class liberal arts major. receive laboratory and field training After approximately two years senior years, education majors com- they have been observing. After Tisha Canty, a junior majoring in in biology while also focusing on of course work education majors plete a practicum which consists of graduation most education majors biological sciences, said, "I always physics, chemistry and mathemat- choose a specialized area such spending two days each week in a go on to work in a school setting. OSU struggles with diversity issues SVETLANA VASILEVA high school students what OSU is actually getting myself into and see- Daily O 'Collegian (Oklahoma all about." ing what's going to be ahead of me." Do you want your name printed, but not in the State Univ.) Less than 1 percent of OSU's stu- AASA is looking ahead to unite dents are black, and programs like the campus. Police Blotter? Come write for us. (U-WIRE) - The Oklahoma State AASA help the minority associations "We try to promote unity on cam- University African American Student increase the diversity of OSU's stu- pus, and we try to unify not only Association sponsored its 10th annu- dent population. the African American students but al "Project Success" in the Student Call 656-2150. Now. "Project Success" consisted of a everyone else," Richardson said. (Please, call us... we really need you!) Union Tuesday. welcoming session where Howard "Our goal, however, is to unify the The program brings high school Shipp, director of Multicultural black community because there are students to Oklahoma State Student Center, greeted a crowd of so few of us. University and gives them a taste of about 100. Throughout the day there "We want to rejoice together and what college is all about. were numerous workshops designed address any issues people might "This is a way for us to reach out to give students a taste of the college have." to the black high school students in experience. Racial tensions have decreased Oklahoma and ask them to come to "This is a helpful program because since last year but there is still a bitter Oklahoma State University," said it shows us a lot," said Toya Lollas, taste within the black community. Rebecca Richardson, officer for student at Westmore High School. "Last year racial tensions were AASA. "Instead of people telling us about it, really high," Richardson said. "What The program is put together every we actually come and experience it most people do not realize is that in year to ensure the black population of for ourselves." Stillwater racial tensions are always the university expands. Richardson High school students were also high, and it is a very real thing. also said AASA is doing its own able to look around the different "The majority is basically oblivi- recruiting of black students because organizations that had tables in the ous to that fact." OSU does not help greatly with that. Student Union Atrium. Despite everything, "Project "This program helps out the black "There are a lot of things we can Success" attempts to show black community because we have serious get into that they don't tell us about students from Oklahoma that even problems getting people to come at school," said Blair Cole, student at though it is a predominantly white here," Richardson said. "We use this Westmore High School. "This gives campus, OSU is a good school with opportunity to reach out and show me a chance to understand what I'm many great aspects to it. O Restaurant & Bar a COOL place to eat! V

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Berkeley Place rents out both two (975 sq. ft) Hall puts and four bedroom (1442 sq. ft) apartments on individual leases to each suitemate. Each apartment features nine foot ceilings with ceiling together fans, sofa, easy chair coffee table, end tables, spacious and luxury kitchen, an entertainment center and a washer and dryer. Each fully fur- nished bedroom exhibits a full-size bed, a five differences drawer dresser, built in computer desk with shelves, a two-position computer chair and a large closet with full length mirror. All bed- Best Residence Hall: rooms are wired for private phones, cable TV O Manning Hall and Internet. © Calhoun Courts Berkeley Place also offers several community features. The clubhouse is accommodated with ® Lightsey Bridge a swimming pool, sand volleyball court, pool © Stadium Suites table, ping pong, foosball, stereo, TV, fitness © Smith Hall equipment, tennis courts and grills. Berkeley also offers its residents free water and sewer and free satellite television. A T-l East campus dorm s tight Internet connection is available to all bedrooms for $25 per month making it one of the cheapest living conditions don't bother connections in Clemson. Clemson students. Lease rates range from $330-5340 per person per month for a four bedroom, four bathroom CAROLINE STONE apartment and from $385-$395 per person per Assistant News Editor month for a two bedroom, two bathroom apartment. Some students assert that "West is Ben Steifle, resident of Berkeley Place said, best" in reference to which side of "Berkeley is not far from campus, it's inexpen- campus is more desirable; however, sive, and the apartments are really nice with all students voted Manning Hall from the added features. It saves a lot of money." the East side of campus the best on DO YOU LIVE HERE?: Sitting near The Reserve and University Village, Berkeley Place hovers above the rest in Best of Clemson voters'minds. Another resident, Chris Merchant, said, campus place to live. "Berkeley is great because they do a great job of With three floors of sorority Apartment complex allows variety of enjoy it because of all of Berkeley's features keeping it looking good. It offers a nice recre- women, five floors designated for as well as its on-site management and customer ation area with the pool and the tennis courts." freshmen, and a mixed floor of options to Clemson students. service." Berkeley Place was designed specifically for independent upper-class women and Susan Ortega, Assistant students and provides many freshmen, Manning Hall represents CHRIS KENNEDY Manager, followed up say- features to make the college almost every group of women on Staff Writer ing, "Customer service is Best Off-Campus living environment better campus. a priority here at Berkeley Housing: and more enjoyable. If you Senior Karla Azcuy is a third-year Clemson students voted Berkeley Place as the Place. We take care of our choose to look at Berkeley, residence assistant in Manning and best off-campus living for the second year in a leasers needs and they keep O Berkeley Place go by the Clubhouse early noted that several different aspects row. Located on Highway 93 toward Central coming back. Many sorori- © University Village in the year to take a look of the residence hall have made about a one-half mile past Winn Dixie, Berkeley ties chose to live here at ® Clemson Place around. If you are lacking a it the best place for her to live on Place offers luxury living for its student leasers. Berkeley, and we try to roommate, Berkeley offers a © Hart's Cove campus. "We have the greatest group of residents of arrange it so that they live free roommate matching ser- "Manning is close to my classes. any property in Clemson," said Anne O'Dell, in the same building with © Tillman Place vice to help its leasers. I appreciate not having to walk that Executive Business Manager. "The residents each other." far, especially when the weather is bad. Also, most of my really close friends are the other RAs in the building; there is always something Baseball's Leggett gains consecutive Best Coach title fun going on," she said. While the freshmen residents in Coach Jack Leggett s chosen in the first five picks. One the coaching box along the third right field fence, which has obvi- the other two high rises, Byrnes and must certainly give Leggett some base line. He brings an excitement ously helped his popularity as well. Lever, have access to special edu- popularity skyrockets with credit in developing the talent of to the table that fits well with the Leggett has been one of the more cational and tutoring programs and success on diamond. such players. strong team that Clemson produces visible coaches to the students of the computer labs as part of the First Over the span of his career, every year. University and has appeared at on- Year Experience and Tiger Fitness ROY WELSH Leggett has coached only one Leggett has also expressed his campus events in the past, including program, Manning's freshman feel Assistant Sports Editor team with a losing record, the 1980 fondness for the fans, both those an appearance at the First Friday that they are also privileged. University of Vermont team that in the stands and those behind the Parade in the fall of 2002. Freshman Elliot Jenkins posted a 12-16 record. While both the football and basketball programs explained, "I really like the way Best Coach: that our building is set up. I've got- have struggled the past few seasons, ten to meet some of the upper-class O Jack Leggett the baseball team has continued to women from the other floors and © Larry Penley crank out wins and provide a great still build close relationships with ® Oliver Purnell product for the students and fans of the other freshmen on my floor. the University. There is something about Manning © Jim Davis Leggett graduated from the that makes it feel like home. I think © Shannon Smith University of Maine in 1976, where it's the people. Everyone is really he played football and baseball. He open and friendly." was the captain of Maine's 1976 The unique nature of the popula- It's not surprising to see Clemson baseball team, which advanced tion of the building was a concern baseball coach Jack Leggett voted to the College World Series. As a for Azcuy; however, she noted "my as Clemson's best coach. Leggett, place-kicker and a defensive back upper-class independent women who arrived at Clemson in 1994, on the gridiron, Leggett was also are definitely a minority group in is the most successful current coach named All-Yankee Conference in the building, but they seem to have at Clemson University. Under football twice in his career. made friends not only with some of Leggett's tutelage, the Tigers have Leggett has been coaching base- the freshmen on their floor but also made four trips to the College ball since 1977, when he coached with girls from all over the building. World Series and have received the University of Vermont's club There really is a sense of commu- regional births every season since team. In 1978, Leggett coached the nity in Manning." his arrival to Tiger Town. In his first varsity team ever fielded by Manning is the closest of the first season at Clemson, Leggett Vermont, leading the Catamounts high rises to Schilletter cafeteria, led the Tigers to an Atlantic Coast to an 11-9 record in their inaugural the library, the Hendrix Center, and Conference Championship and was season. Leggett coached at Maine classrooms in and around Daniel voted ACC Coach of the Year in his until 1983, when he left to coach Hall. It has laundry and vending first two seasons. Leggett's record at at Western Carolina University in facilities in the basement. Residents Clemson is an impressive 475-194. Cullowhee, N.C. live on 9 floors each divided into 4 Leggett has also coached Clemson Although Leggett's popularity suites. Each room houses two resi- legends like Matt LeCroy of the around the University community dents, and 2 community bathrooms Minnesota Twins, Billy Koch of the is due mostly to his win-loss record, are on each floor. Chicago White Sox, Kris Benson the coach's personality has seemed Whether it is Manning's location, of the Pittsburgh Pirates and Khalil to grow on a lot of the student it's amenities, or the interaction and Greene of the San Diego Padres. body. Before the start of Clemson friendships the different groups of Benson and Koch were the first home games, Leggett can be seen women experience as a result of the and fourth overall picks of the 1996 sliding into home plate as his team mixed hall, each resident in Manning Major League Baseball drive, mark- surrounds him in excitement. And finds something to appreciate. ing the first time since 1965 that two when the Tigers play the field, COACH HONORS: Based on recent success, Leggett easily beats out all players from the same school were Leggett can be seen sprinting to competition. PAGE 8 ■ THE TIGER Atlantic Monthly defies U.S. News rankings Parents said rankings can assist PKEfNA NT... TIM FARNAM schools, trailing schools such as them in seeing the overall picture. Washington Square News (NYU) Washington University in St. Louis, the University of California at San "I think it's impossible to visit or think you might be? (U-WIRE) - New York University Diego, the University of Southern every school that you're interested is rated the No. 40 most selective California and Davidson College. in," said Nancy Antle, the mother of college in the country, according The Massachusetts Institute of Liz, a College of Arts and Science Stop by Birthright to The Atlantic Monthly, the latest Technology took the No. 1 spot on junior, and Ben, a high school senior magazine to rank America's col- the list. from New Haven, Conn. Without for a pregnancy test leges. But this list has a twist — it The rankings were calculated by the rankings, "Ben would end up is more of an anti-ranking. averaging three admissions statistics applying to schools he doesn't have that is free, reliable, In the November issue, which hit from the class entering in 2002: a chance of getting into," she said. confidential, newsstands last week, the magazine Acceptance rate, SAT scores and The Atlantic Monthly's premise lists 50 schools based on selectiv- percentage of students in the top 10 is the opposite. "Neither selectivity accurate... ity. But in an accompanying article, percent of their high school classes. rankings nor aggregate statistics for and it only takes "The Selectivity Illusion," The "We aren't going to have rankings any school can really tell candidates Atlantic discredits its own method in the future," said Julia Rothwax, a with any degree of precision the 4 minutes. — concluding that its rankings are spokeswoman for the magazine, likelihood that they will be admit- No appointment a bad way to evaluate the quality of noting that this "brought up the ted," reads the article accompany- a school or a student's likelihood of issue of rankings again, which was ing the ranking. "To have diverse needed. acceptance. 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