Inside this issue
What is the summer program .....2
Check-in / check-out ...... 3
Class change / athletic release ....3
Roommate conflicts ...... 4
Resident Directors ...... 5
Summer 2018 Newsletter Girls Dorm: Resident Advisors .....6
Guys Dorm: Resident Advisors ....9
Directions / parking ...... 12
When? Move-In: Wednesday, May 30 / Move-Out: Friday, June 29 Thursday Night special activities Move-In Schedule: Welcome Back Party 1:00-2:00pm: Rising sophomores 2:00-3:00pm: Rising juniors Field Day 3:00-4:00pm: Rising seniors Talent Show Barter Theater Where? Girls Dorm: Lucille Clement Hall (1193 Jack Vest Dr, Johnson City, TN 37614)
2 twin XL loft beds, desks, chairs, and built-in closet with drawers Bathrooms and showers located on each wing The following paperwork must be signed by a parent/guardian prior Kitchens located on the 1st, 3rd and 4th floors to or at dorm move-in for a stu- Laundry facilities located on the 1st floor dent to be eligible for our summer Elevators program. Students cannot move in without these documents:
Guys Dorm: West Hall (289 S Dossett Dr, Johnson City, TN) Student Commitment Form Parent Participant Form 2 twin XL loft beds, desks, chairs, and built-in closet with drawers Medical Release & Authorization Bathrooms and kitchen on each floor Transportation Form Laundry facilities located on the 2nd and 3rd floors
No elevators 2018 Summer Trip
All rooms are equipped with 2 Ethernet jacks, 1 cable TV jack, and Wi-Fi. Be sure to bring your own Charleston, SC cords if you plan to hook up your TV or laptop. Laundry facilities on campus require quarters to pay July 9-11 for each use of the washing and drying machines.
What to bring? Clothes for the week, Comfortable shoes, Twin xl bedding, Toiletries, Bath towels, Flip flops (for community shower), Shower caddy (transport items back and forth from room), Backpack, Alarm clock, Umbrella Summer program participants who Other clothing needs: Closed toe shoes and long pants (anyone taking a science lab), Career Work- have an average of 80 in their Study specific attire (you’ll be notified of your placement needs) courses, with no individual class grade below 60, are eligible to We provide all students with a notebook, pens, pencils, and other supplies they need for their sum- attend the summer trip. mer classes with Upward Bound. Congratulation to the Upward Bound Class of 2018!
Andrew Alley Zach Dugger Haley Meister Brianna Salazar Willow Barbe Trevor Eller Rose Minton Maliah Scalf Makayla Bilodeau Mady Ennis Abby Montford Cason Scarce Angel Birchfield Emma Fate Daniel Newton Adrianna Smith Mackenzie Birchfield Sara Fessel Julia Ortiz Tianna Soliday Billy Bishop Skylar Fitzgerald Zoe Peake Isaiah Stenzel Sam Buchanan Amaya Frost Mikaela Perez Zach Story Chyenne Canter Kaylee Graybeal Leah Perkins Sarah Taylor Christianna Childress Tyler Helton Christian Phillippi Alexis Terrell Brody Cline Tiffany Hill Dalton Polifka Hannah Thurman Elizabeth Coffey Hannah Holden Hailey Potter Jonathan Waddell Cody Cook Hadlee Hughes Gary Rice Zoe Waller Davion Cowan Anashia Love Joe Riley Carrie Ward Amber Davis Mya Marshall Chardonnay Roberts Torrey Warren Jessica Davis Alexis Matheson Jessica Royse Shea Widener Angie DePaz Mackayla McBrien Melinda Rozier Morgan Wilson Jackson Detrick Mariah McQueen Shannon Rutledge Malaya Woodcock Tenaia Woolwine We wish them all the best!
Summer Attendance
We understand the summer is ideal for family trips, vacations, etc. We also What is the Upward Bound Summer Program? know many students participate in Our summer program takes place on ETSU’s campus for about 5 weeks each band, sports, and have other summer obligations aside from Upward Bound. summer. This is a residential program where students live in dorms and are
However, due to the amount of course- mentored and supervised by our summer staff. The summer program allows work students will have to make-up in students to experience what college life is like. their Upward Bound classes we highly discourage students from missing more Students take academic subjects such as mathematics, science, writing, litera- than one week of our summer program. ture, & foreign language. Enrichment courses vary each year and allow stu- Participation in our end-of-summer trip is contingent on grades from summer dents to learn different skills & subjects from their Resident Advisors. Some courses. past course offerings include art, dance, yoga, debate, leadership, & sports. Although it is not mandatory for stu- dents to attend the summer program, Regular recreation activities and opportunities for cultural activities are avail- many find it to be their favorite part of able to students during the summer program. Upward Bound. Students regularly indicate the summer program prepared As with all other aspects of the Upward Bound program, participation in the them for classes during their upcoming year of high school, but it also allows summer program comes at no cost to students. All lodging and meal fees are students to better adjust to college and paid for by the program and academic supplies are provided for students. makes the experience less daunting.
2 Check-in / Check-out Other Dates
Paperwork needed to move-in to the dorms Class Changes (due: May 15)
We will be sending out packets to students and parents with a lot of information and permission If you need to change your summer forms for our summer program. Make sure we have your current address if you’ve moved since class schedule, email Emily Grater last summer (or since being accepted into the program if this is your first year in Upward Bound). ([email protected]) with your class Students must bring handbook & participation, medical, and transportation permission forms, or requests and include reasons why you have a parent/guardian with them at summer move-in, in order to move into the dorms. Stu- want to change. dents who do not have the necessary paperwork or have someone with them to complete the required documents will not be able to move into the dorms and begin the summer program until their paperwork is completed. Athletic Release (due: May 15)
Upward Bound students can have Sunday check-in access to the ETSU gym during the summer program, but only if they have Students should arrive at the dorms between 6pm-8pm on Sundays. There will not be any su- a note from a coach. These notes must pervision in the dorms before 6pm as no staff is on duty during that timeframe. Students are not be turned in to Tiffany Brown permitted to be at the dorms unsupervised. Students need to arrive Sunday evenings having ([email protected]). already eaten dinner since there are no meals provided on Sundays.
Wednesday check-out Summer ACT
Every Wednesday is Family Night (4pm-9pm) where students have the option to check-out and Students who register to take the June be with their family for a few hours. This is not mandatory, but serves as a nice way for students 9th ACT (on ETSU campus) will be to spend time with family during the week. eligible to stay in their dorms the night before to be ready to test on Saturday
morning. Supervision and meals will be Friday check-out provided Friday evening and Saturday morning prior to the ACT. Students need to check-out each Friday between 1:30pm-4pm at the dorms. During the after- noons, we will offer a variety of activities (swimming, volleyball, & hang out in dorm lobby) for The registration deadline for this ACT students as they wait to be picked up. No staff is on duty after 4:00pm, so arrangements need to test date is May 4th. be made to pick up students during the indicated timeframe. You can use a UB fee waiver to sign up Students do not need to move out more items than necessary each week. Many only choose to for the test if you will be a rising junior take home laundry to wash over the weekend. or senior this summer.
Don’t forget about ePrep, the online Check-in / check-out procedure ACT prep resource you get for free through Upward Bound. Just ask us With the exception of the summer dorm move-in process, students may arrive on campus with- and we can get you signed up with out a parent/guardian present. Students must check-in with a staff member when they enter the your email address. dorms. Students cannot stay in the dorms over the weekends. A parent or guardian on a stu- dent’s approved check-out list must come inside the dorm and show ID in order to check stu- We request students notify us of their dents out of the program. Please make sure all people you grant permission to check-out your plans, in advance, by including the ACT student are aware of this procedure. test weekend in your summer paper- work as an important date to be noted.
Students with check-out permission
Students who receive parent/guardian permission to check-out themselves, through our summer paperwork, are only authorized to leave campus during the typical Wednesday and Friday check- out times.If students need to check-out during times other than Wednesday evening and Friday afternoon, Upward Bound will need to receive authorization from a parent/guardian.
3 Worried about Resolving Roommate Conflicts getting homesick? Address potential issues before they turn to understand where they are coming from. into conflicts. Some students may wish to Avoid yelling, insulting, or bringing up past It’s okay to be homesick during the informally chat while settling into the dorms. issues. If the conflict gets too heated, step summer program. For some of you, this While others may decided to write out an away and come back to the conversation may be your first summer with Upward official “roommate agreement.” Either way, it later. Never bring other friends into the con- can be helpful to talk to your roommate Bound. For others, this may be your first flict or gossip about each other. Keep it be- about potential conflicts before they arise. time away from home. Even returning tween the two of you. students may experience homesickness. How clean do you want to keep the dorm Remember, we are all different and that’s a room? How do each of you define clean? good thing! Your roommate may have com- What is a reasonable time to go to bed at pletely different habits, interests, and person- night, and wake up each morning? How will ality traits than you. Try to embrace your Many students are excited for our sum- you share common spaces like closets, coun- differences and even learn from each other. mer program, but still feel scared or ter tops, etc.? Most issues roommates experi- Respect and appreciate your roommate for nervous at times. If you’re feeling home- ence can be solved before they even become the person they are. sick, it doesn’t mean you are weird. It a conflict. If you can’t work it out on your own, let just means you might need some helpful Communicate. Communication is super im- Upward Bound staff help you. Talk to an RA, strategies. Try these tips for a more portant when trying to solve roommate con- RD, or permanent staff member – that’s what flicts. If your roommate is doing something enjoyable summer experience: we’re here for! Sometimes, having a third that bothers you, talk about it. Don’t keep it party to act as a mediator can really help in to yourself and hope it changes. Chances are resolving a problem. she/he may not even realize it’s a problem. 1. Talk to people: RAs and permanent Ask your roommate to sit down to talk at a staff are here to help and listen when time when you are both calm. Then, clearly Other considerations you need to talk with someone. Talk to communicate to them what is bothering you some older UB students as well. They’ve and why. Don’t beat around the bush – a Being a roommate is a new experience for most people been in your shoes. direct, but respectful, approach is best. Some people have never shared a room 2. Stay busy: Get involved with activi- Try to empathize and understand each other. with someone else ties in your dorm and participate in When working through conflicts, try to put Even for an experienced Upward Bound aside your desire to “win” the fight. Instead, student, living arrangements can be evening recreation events. complicated and vary from year to year say what the conflict is from your view and ask for your roommate to share their views as Communication and helping each other 3. Connect with others: Engaging with along the way can make dorm life one of well. Then, put yourself in their shoes and try other students and staff will keep your the best parts of UB Summer! mind off being homesick. Sitting alone and reflecting too much may make it harder to stay positive and have fun.
4. Stay in touch: Call, text, or email Learning from summer staff your family and friends when needed. Resident Advisors and Resident Directors are a great source of information and advice about Parents can sign you out on Wednesday college. They are all here to be mentors to our students and to help each of you with your goal of nights to hang out or go get dinner. Use going to college. Make the most of your time with the RAs this summer by getting to know them your weekends to catch up with friends and learning from their experiences. and family. Try to ask questions like these to as many of our summer staff as you can to get a better sense of what it is like to be a college student: 5. Give it a week: Students who commit What college do/did you attend? How did you decide on that school? to at least one full week of the Upward Bound summer program are more likely What do you want to do for your career? What is your major? How did you decide on that major? to feel better and be less homesick. What’s your favorite thing about college? What is your least favorite thing about college? What’s your favorite class you’ve taken in college? What was the hardest thing to adjust to when you started college? How did you handle the adjustment? What do you wish you would have known or done differently in high school to help you prepare for college? 4 Meet your Summer Staff
Resident Directors
Khadjiat Aregbe East Tennessee State University, Health Sciences
Currently listening to: Reckless Love by Cory Asbury Binge watching now: Parks and Rec, Brooklyn Nine-Nine Favorite food: Anything to do with plantains Best tip for college: Don't get consumed by the work load. Get involved in several activities on campus so your 4 years in college will be memorable. Favorite thing about college: All the amazing people I have met here.
Halley Diehl East Tennessee State University, Business Finance w/ concentration in Real Estate (Marketing minor)
Currently listening to: Arianna Grande, We The Kings, Panic! At The Disco, and 90s/2000s music! Binge watching now: That 70s Show, Parks and Rec, Black Mirror, and The Good Place. Favorite food: Homemade macaroni and cheese! You can't go wrong there. Best tip for college: Explore new things! Be willing to try new clubs and take courses you are interested in. Favorite thing about college: Figuring out what I wanted to do with my career. Meeting people from all over the world! I've also met some of the best people here; they are like family to me!
Jean Aboa East Tennessee State University, Masters in Chemistry w/ concentration in Inorganic Chemistry
Currently listening to: Tadow by Masego and FKJ Binge watching now: Naruto (restarted) Favorite food: traditional food from Ivory Coast called Garba Best tip for college: Work on your patience and perseverance Favorite thing about college: You learn to discover yourself and be who you truly are.
Recreation Coordinator
Seth Gilmore East Tennessee State University, Master of Arts in Teaching—Secondary Education
Currently listening to: Greta Van Fleet Binge watching now: The Crown Favorite food: Thai curry Best tip for college: Get a planner! Write down all assignments and projects. Checklists will help you stay prepared and stress-free! Favorite thing about college: The diversity of people and courses. Learning from course content and peers is one of the most genuine experiences for personal and intellectual growth.
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Robyn Anthony East Tennessee State University, Masters in Sport Management
Currently listening to: Kehlani Binge watching now: Scandal Favorite food: Crab legs Best tip for college: Practice good time management and prioritizing. Favorite thing about college: Meeting different people with different backgrounds.
Kassidy Foley East Tennessee State University, Nursing
Currently listening to: East to West by Casting Crowns Binge watching now: NCIS Favorite food: Ribs Best tip for college: Don’t be afraid to ask questions! Favorite thing about college: Freedom
Keni Gray-Timmons East Tennessee State University, Graduate Program in Public Health (Epidemiology)
Currently listening to: A lecture recording for my exam lol Binge watching now: Scandal Favorite food: Homemade turkey lasagna! Best tip for college: Listen to your parents. They always have your best interest at heart. No matter how much you disagree....just listen. They could save you from tons of headaches, setbacks and struggles. Favorite thing about college: Building relationships with my peers, facility, or even with pure strangers.
Megha Gupta East Tennessee State University, Health Sciences w/ concentration in Microbiology
Currently listening to: God’s plan by Drake Binge watching now: Riverdale Favorite food: Sushi Best tip for college: Don’t procrastinate Favorite thing about college: Finding myself
Amber Howard East Tennessee State University, Studio Art
Currently listening to: Ed Sheeran Radio on Pandora Binge watching now: This is Us Favorite food: Burritos!! Best tip for college: Breathe in; it's gunna be alright. Favorite thing about college: Meeting new people and learning so many amazing things!
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Allison Keys East Tennessee State University, Masters of Arts in Early Childhood Education
Currently listening to: I love most music so really anything! Binge watching now: Greys Anatomy (again) Favorite food: Mexican Best tip for college: Definitely take time to research majors prior to your freshman year. Doing this will allow you to discover what you may be interested in! Favorite thing about college: Meeting new people from diverse backgrounds
Melanie McAmis
Lakota Oxendine Lincoln Memorial University, Athletic Training
Currently listening to: Say Amen—Panic! At The Disco Binge watching now: Brooklyn Nine-Nine Favorite food: Hibachi Shrimp Best tip for college: Determine your learning style before entering college. Favorite thing about college: Being able to meet so many new people from different backgrounds.
Roxy Reed East Tennessee State University, Nursing
Currently listening to: Contemporary Christian Binge watching now: The Good Doctor, This is Us, Grey's Anatomy Favorite food: Chicken and Dumplings Best tip for college: Get a GOOD Planner!! It'll save your life. Favorite thing about college: All of the people I've got to connect with!
Taylor Rice East Tennessee State University, Masters in Human Services
Currently listening to: Ed Sheeran! Binge watching now: The Office on repeat Favorite food: Curry Best tip for college: Make sure you take time for yourself & have time to unwind Favorite thing about college: The friends!
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Olivia Simpson East Tennessee State University, Community Health
Currently listening to: Cardi B, Fall Out Boy Binge watching now: Brooklyn 99, The Good Place, Grey’s Anatomy Favorite food: Pizza Best tip for college: Just be prepared to have tons of new experiences, and remember to have fun! Favorite thing about college: Getting to meet new people from all around the world!
Lauren Stotsky East Tennessee State University, English
Currently listening to: I love musicals, so I listen to the Hamilton soundtrack all day, every day! Binge watching now: Right now, I am catching up on the latest season of Supernatural. Favorite food: Italian! I love pasta and pizza. Best tip for college: Apply early!! Applying early opens more opportunities for scholarships. If possible, apply during the Early Action period as you really get an advantage and make a good impression. Favorite thing about college: Being able to pick and choose classes related to your interests.
Layken Ward East Tennessee State University, Early Childhood Education (PreK-3rd grade Licensure)
Currently listening to: Panic! At the Disco and Sam Smith Binge watching now: Grey’s Anatomy Favorite food: Apple pie Best tip for college: Plan weekly and daily what needs to be accomplished school wise. Plan in time for yourself to do something fun or relaxing so that you will not get burnt out and overwhelmed. Favorite thing about college: Close relationships you make with people going into the same field as you.
Kaitlyn Zander Lincoln Memorial University, Pre-Med Biology
Currently listening to: Demi Lovato, Logic, Rihanna Binge watching now: Blindspot Favorite food: Strawberries Best tip for college: Get organized early! Favorite thing about college: Meeting new people
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John Bailey East Tennessee State University, Digital Media—Visualization
Currently listening to: God’s Plan—Drake Binge watching now: Lost in Space Favorite food: Hamburger Helper Best tip for college: Read the syllabus Favorite thing about college: Challenging myself
Zander Bennett East Tennessee State University, double major in English and Theatre (Secondary Education minor)
Currently listening to: AJR, Judah and the Lion Binge watching now: Glee Favorite food: Cheese quesadillas Best tip for college: Get up early and work before your classes! Starts off your day productive. Favorite thing about college: Being a part of the BCM, I play Drums in their worship band.
Ryan Burgess East Tennessee State University, Biology
Currently listening to: The Weeknd Binge watching now: Marvel’s Agents of Shield Favorite food: Cheese Fries Best tip for college: Develop a schedule Favorite thing about college: Friends for sure
Hunter Cobble East Tennessee State University, Microbiology
Currently listening to: Migos Binge watching now: Mad Men Favorite food: Tater Tots Best tip for college: Work before you play Favorite thing about college: The new experiences and new friends
Sanjeev Das East Tennessee State University, Health Sciences
Currently listening to: ED Sheeran—Shape of You Binge watching now: The Big Bang Theory Favorite food: Chicken fajitas Best tip for college: Take advantage of the study resources on campus Favorite thing about college: A diverse group of friends
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Blake Jones East Tennessee State University, Mathematics
Currently listening to: Last Dinosaurs Binge watching now: Stranger Things Favorite food: Pizza Best tip for college: Go to every single class, always Favorite thing about college: The freedom to do and go where you want
Mitchell Long East Tennessee State University, double major in Biology and Chemistry
Currently listening to: Joji, blackbear, and Childish Gambino Binge watching now: The Office Favorite food: Cheese quesadillas Best tip for college: Apply as many places as you can and choose the best balance between practicality of expenses and how much you like the school! Favorite thing about college: Being able to specialize in specific topics that interest me the most.
Hunter Oliver East Tennessee State University, K-6 Elementary School Teacher
Currently listening to: John Mayer, Rihanna, Red Hot Chili Peppers Binge watching now: Avatar the Last Airbender, Stranger Things Favorite food: Chicken, Pasta, Salmon, Fruit, Vegetables Best tip for college: Show up to class early. Never skip class. Take every extra credit opportunity. Favorite thing about college: The people! There are so many diverse groups. Always remember that you have the power to choose who you surround yourself with. Make friends with people who have high goals.
Matt Peters East Tennessee State University, English (Secondary Education minor—add-on of Spanish)
Currently listening to: I’m currently listening to Imagine Dragons, Hozier, and Sarah Jarosz. Binge watching now: Criminal Minds Favorite food: anything at Chick-Fil-A Best tip for college: Work hard on homework & studying. Don’t procrastinate. Remember to enjoy time with your friends and family. Favorite thing about college: Building professional relationships w/ students and professors in my field.
Landon Porter East Tennessee State University, Digital Media in Animation
Currently listening to: Red Hot Chili Peppers Binge watching now: Parks and Rec Favorite food: The Chinese buffet Best tip for college: Be ready to experience new things and meet new people. Favorite thing about college: The people. It's easy to find your niche in college and meet people like you. I've met tons of like-minded people through clubs, events, and in my major. 10 Meet your Summer Staff
Program Assistants
Makayla Layken Danielle Broughton Dye Eaton
Taylor Patricia Herron Rose
Philip Ray Arrington Combs
Hunter Blaine Jones Smith
11 Directions Contact Us
From Kingsport to Dorms Upward Bound Get on I-26 E/US-23 S towards Johnson City PO Box 70714 Take exit 24 for US-321/TN-67 W Johnson City, TN 37614 Turn left at the light onto TN-67 W/US-321 S/University Pkwy. Continue approximately 2 Tel: 423-439-5619 | Fax: 423-439-4770 miles. [email protected] Turn left onto State of Franklin Road Turn left at the 2nd light (first light after you pass the Mini-Dome on your left) Continue straight through the traffic circle On your left—Girls dorm (Lucille Clement Hall): 1193 Jack Vest Dr, Johnson City, TN 37614 OFFICE RE-LOCATING Continue on Jack Vest Drive until you get to another traffic circle. Go around the circle and Beginning May 2018, our office will no turn onto South Dossett Drive. On your right—Guys dorm (West Hall): 289 S Dossett Dr, Johnson City, TN 37614 longer be in the Culp Center. We are moving to the first floor of Lucille From Bristol to Dorms Clement Hall. Get on US-11E S/Volunteer Pkwy towards Johnson City Lucille Clement Hall Turn right onto TN-381 S (signs for I-26/Kingsport/Johnson City). Continue approximately 1.5 miles. 1193 Jack Vest Dr Turn left to merge onto I-26 E Johnson City, TN 37614 Take exit 24 for US-321/TN-67 W Turn left at the light onto TN-67 W/US-321 S/University Pkwy. Continue approximately 2 miles. Turn left onto State of Franklin Road Turn left at the 2nd light (first light after you pass the Mini-Dome on your left) Continue straight through the traffic circle On your left—Girls dorm (Lucille Clement Hall): 1193 Jack Vest Dr, Johnson City, TN 37614 Continue on Jack Vest Drive until you get to another traffic circle. Go around the circle and turn onto South Dossett Drive. On your right—Guys dorm (West Hall): 289 S Dossett Dr, Johnson City, TN 37614
From Elizabethton to Dorms Get on US-321 S towards Johnson City Continue for approximately 5.7 miles (US-321 S turns into University Pkwy) Turn left onto State of Franklin Road Turn left at the 2nd light (first light after you pass the Mini-Dome on your left) Continue straight through the traffic circle On your left—Girls dorm (Lucille Clement Hall): 1193 Jack Vest Dr, Johnson City, TN 37614 Continue on Jack Vest Drive until you get to another traffic circle. Go around the circle and turn onto South Dossett Drive. On your right—Guys dorm (West Hall): 289 S Dossett Dr, Johnson City, TN 37614
Parking
Students If you will be parking a vehicle on ETSU campus during the summer program, you will be issued a temporary parking permit by Upward Bound upon your arrival to campus for dorm move-in.
Parents/Guardians One Parking Permit will be mailed to each household along with our summer paperwork. This will be necessary for times when you are parked on campus to drop off or pick up your student at the dorms and attend events such as Talent Show or Awards Day.
All Drivers Permits should be placed in your front dashboard on the driver’s side of the vehicle. You are limited to parking only in Student (indicated by gold curb marking) or Faculty/Staff (indicated by blue curb marking) parking lots for the duration of the Upward Bound summer program. Be sure to read over the fine print on your parking pass before you park on campus. A complete list of parking rules and regulations can be found on the Office of Parking Services website (www.etsu.edu/parking). Be sure to pay attention to signage before parking your vehicle. If you accidentally park in Disability, Service Vehicle, or Resident Director spaces, or violate any other parking rules which incur a parking fine, it will be your responsibility to pay those fines. Please know that Upward Bound cannot pay any parking fees accrued by our students and their visitors, either during the academic year or during our summer program.
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