Artwork displayed Artist helps decorate NSUBA with stained glass mural.

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Record set The worlds tallest Cherokee basket locally displayed.

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NSU Broadcast department receives former ESPN set

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Tne WriTer The NSU Broadcast Department received a new professional style set this summer, for filming the weekly news show on campus. NSUtv. Jason Dillard, an NSU alumnus who currently works for Winnercomm, called up and found the set a new home. The set was a generous gift from Winnercomm, said Aaron Anderson, Coordinator of Video Projects. The best thing about the set is that we can transition from a virtual set to a real set. Our students can now spend more time on camera technique and talent delivery. In the past, valuable time was spent in the keying process because everything was filmed against a blue screen. The quality of the set opens many opportunities to students, which was not able during previous semesters. As a broadcast program, we have gained the legitimacy of an actual news set, said Jon Dallis, Fort Gibson senior. We can now learn how to properly light the set and talent. We students have gained something which will certainly set us apart from our competition. There are many positive learning outcomes the new set brings to NSU students and greatly helps out those venturing into the professional world. Students will get more use out of actually having a physical set as opposed continued on page 2

Mass Communication to become Media Studies

Derek DanDriDge
Tne WriTer The mass communication degree plan will change on campus in the near future. Students in the broadcast, journalism, and public relations fields will propose classes that were not offered in the past and will change from mass communication to media studies. Media studies is a degree that encompasses everything, weve tried to move your degree up to where you have everything you need to go into your anticipated profession, whether it be advertising, public relations or broadcast journalism, said Dana Eversole, coordinator of mass communication and visual communication. New classes are offered and the depth in each field is growing in the rapidly changing mass communication major. We have coordinated the classes where youll get a lot of social media along with the basics that never change, said Eversole. The industry is calling for a lot more social media and a lot more hands-on, like in broadcast. You not only need to know how to put a story together and edit it, you now have to write it for the web, do a blog about it, so we have encompassed all of that into this degree. The evolution of the degree plan has students excited about the opportunities that can arise from the new set up. The ability to get the hands-on experience needed to succeed in the media field could be extremely helpful. I think the new classes help make the program more diverse and it lets students take more classes that interest them instead of classes that they wouldnt want to take, said Ryan Beck, Inola senior. I think it will make the program look more appealing to future stu- continued on page 2

Derek Dandridge/TNE Jon Dallis, Fort Gibson senior, adjusts the lights on the new set for NSUTV. With the addition of some much needed new equipment and a completely new direction, the broadcast department is set to have many successful semesters.

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Winnercomm donates set to NSUtv

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using the virtual sets we have used in the past, said Brock Crawford, Salina senior. We will be able to have real camera operators to get wide medium and tight shots as opposed them being done from the virtual set. It will also give our studio the actual appearance of a real life studio instead a blank blue screen. This is a professional grade set and some might recognize the layout from materials already on national television. This set was previously used for various on ESPN and The Outdoor Channel, said Miranda Caughron, NSUtv producer and lead anchor. This new equipment gives NSUtv a professional look which will hopefully draw new viewers in. NSUtv will have some stand-alone stories throughout the summer and will regain a regular weekly news show in the fall. Because it is a professional set, NSU is able to use it for more than recording the weekly news. The set will mainly be utilized for our newscasts, but elements of the set can be used for other events, said Anderson. We recently used one component for the hosts of the Tahlequah Rotary Club Auction. This fall offers students a greater experience in the media field with a new direction in the broadcast field and new equipment. The new sets look and feel continues to help our news program evolve, said Anderson.

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will hopefully help the program grow. Students already in current degree will not have anything to worry about as the requirements stay the same. People who already have a DARS audit are grandfathered in, said Eversole. If there should be a class in your degree plan that we dont offer anymore than there is something that we can substitute for you, nobody needs to worry and everybody will be taken care of. The idea of changing and offering social media classes, seem to becoming more popular around campus. I think it is a good idea, said Jaimi Woodson, Coweta junior. Social media has become a big part of our society and I can see why NSU would want to teach a class about it. The name of the degree takes effect this fall, so when students go to enroll for fall they have to look under media studies. I heard about media studies from a friend in a class and Im thinking I might switch my minor, said Brett Childs, Muskogee sophomore. I just like what Ive heard about the new classes. The courses for media studies are available this spring and begin a new chapter in the mass communications department. For more information contact dandridd@nsuok.edu.

Our students who are involved over the summer are now getting great experience in set design as we work to prepare for our weekly newscast. This takes us one step closer and more adequately prepares our students for the career environments theyre going to move into. For more information contact dandridd@nsuok.edu

Elizabeth White/TNE Parking Attendant, Stephanie Hammer, Tahlequah sophomore, writes a ticket for a vehicle missing a valid NSU parking permit. Attendants have issue tickets to vehicles without valid permits and those parked in faculty or visitor parking spots without appropriate permits.

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New parking lot projects in motion for NSU Tahlequah

Shane DeverS
Tne WriTer One can see there have been a few new plans for new parking lots at NSU, but no one really knows where and why. They are just spots that will not be filled up. Marshall Tucker, Vinita junior said. They should use that money for something for the students. Tim Foutch, Vice President of Operations, has given insight on how things will work with not only recent reporters but also with a committee of our peers including NSGA members and 300 of the students on campus. We are adding new parking lots and changing the flow of the one between south Loeser and the physical plant to make it more student user-friendly. Foutch Said. First, there are 3 main parking lots that will be made that will give NSU about 120-140 new parking spaces. One is next to the intramural softball field where the growth station for a lot of NSUs trees are, but that will be moved to another location. The second and third lots are around Loeser hall. Foutch and his team have more plans up their sleeves to help out at NSU. The parking lot should only be a three to four-month project to achieve. In which does not even start until three weeks from now. Estimated at approximately $600,000 in cost NSU can expect most of the construction to be done around the beginning of the fall. We are trying to get these done before school starts. Foutch says. Even more than that, Foutch leads in to say that this parking lot fiasco is part of a bigger and better plan. The plan is for a new housing building that will hold 600 beds in it in the parking lot next to Wyly hall, Foutch said. When that is completed we will move everyone from Loeser and completely renovate it. Then NSU will have three fairly new housings. The building, not expected to be seen until approximately 2013, will cost just at $20 million. NSU is heavily invested into its future. The office of operations is always looking for ways to improve and with constant improvements the campus, it will look different from its current image within three to four years. Foutch is busy with all of the projects going on, but he is available to meet with anyone and can be reached through email or his secretary. For more information email devers@nsuok.edu.

Robert Pinion/TNE The most recent parking structure is located north of the Business and Technology Building. The others are still to come before the Fall semester begins.

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Communication is key, no doubt a familiar phrase heard throughout life. The old adage rings true in all aspects of life, but even more so for The Northeastern staff. TNE is a major student effort. It is a newspaper written by students, produced by ads sold by students and most importantly, read by students. There is an idea that TNE is only related to the mass communication department and only pertains to the students at NSU. While it is a part of the mass communication study, news stories and features are all derived from NSU campuses and surrounding community happenings. TNE staff welcomes open communication from all members of the university, as well as the surrounding communities. The staff at TNE is consistently searching for new ideas and news stories to include in the paper. People interested in placing any story in the paper, may do so at anytime by communicating with TNE staff. TNE is a community and university newspaper. The student workers of TNE work diligently to produce newsworthy stories for all community members to read. The staff wants the community to be involved in producing these stories. They rely heavily on university staff and community members for information and news-worthy events. All the staff members at TNE are interested in the happenings around town and around the university. If there is an interest in a specific topic, people may send information to TNE staff and request it be included in the paper. TNE has a contributing writers policy. This policy allows for the reader to contribute by sending in stories they have written. People may also contribute photography submissions. Although submissions must be approved by the editor-in-cheif, there is still a good chance of getting published. The paper is just as much the readers paper as it is for the TNE staff. All stories submitted to TNE are edited and styled according to the current Associated Press Stylebook. People may also contribute to TNE by writing letters to the editor. TNE accepts and encourages letters to the editor. Remember to include the name and contact information

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NSUBA boasts new art work by artist Katie Pernu

Shane DeverS/ elizabeTh WhiTe
Tne WriTerS NSUBAs new addition to the Visitors Center Gallery is on display for all to see in the Administrative Services Building. The addition is a one-of-akind stained glass window entitled The Lighting of A Fire, and was created in collaboration by Katie Pernu, Broken Arrow Public School art teacher, and NSUBA. Pernu is a native of Phoenix, Ariz., and earned her degree at the University of Northern Arizona. She has taught in Arizona, Oklahoma and Southern California. I have hosted art shows in the past and the president of NSUBA, Steve Turner, Ph.D., had seen my work, and asked if I could do it, said Pernu. It was a two-year process from start to finish for the designing and hanging of The Lighting of A Fire. The image of the sunburst represents light, energy, power and the opportunity we receive from a well-rounded and in-depth education, said Pernu. This is all represented by the spiral in the center of the circle and the rays extending outward from it. A RiverHawk theme with green surrounding the RiverHawk for the project was initially envisioned, but that was later discarded. Pernu said instead of the RiverHawk theme, they decided to make a sun and switch the colors. A previous press release from the Broken Arrow campus stated the window is compiled from more than 4,000 pieces of stained glass and Pernu spent nearly 300 hours working on the project. The press release said the window was bold and emblazoned. The mosaic appears as if it has been wrangled and chained to stained glass. Also stated in the press release was that the piece was created in memory of Regent David Gordon, who passed away in 1999. NSUBA is honored to have a one-of-a-kind piece of art showing the talent of a BA artist in memory of Regent David Gordon who was so instrumental in making NSUBA a reality, said Dr. Christee Jenlink, dean of NSUBA in a press release. The press release stated Gordon was among a group of civic leaders who campaigned to pass a city sales tax to provide funding to build the first three buildings at NSUBA. Funding for the art piece was made possible by the David Gordon memorial fund. The memorial fund under guidance of Jan Gordan, wife of the late David Gordan, took over the fiscal responsibilities of the stained glass project and was ready to start the production. The Lighting of A Fire memorial now hangs in the main arch of the NSUBA Visitors Center for all those who pass through the campus. The Visitors Center Gallery also showcases exhibitions from local artists monthly according to the NSUBA press release. For more information, email white25@nsuok.edu or devers@ nsuok.edu.

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Tne WriTer Dark room, wide screen and popcorn, almost a theater, but actually it is the Tahlequah Public Library hosting a free movie night every Tuesday at 6 p.m. This idea was started in Cherokee Lowes mind 4-years- ago. The thought she had was to share a newly released free movie with the Tahlequah community. Mrs. Lowe, Tahlequah Library Clerk, asked Reasors if they would sponsor the event. Reasors gladly accepted this idea and provided every summer, ten new movies. Reasors is a really big help with the community so I just thought to ask them, said Lowe. Theyve given us enough entertainment to bring a lot of people into the library. So we promote them back in our Facebook and newspaper. They give a little bit and we give a little bit, said Lowe. This initiative brought Tahlequah together and allowed the community to have a good time. It is great for movie lovers, curious people, and someone looking to kill some time. I think this is a great thing the library is doing, it gives people on a tight budget the opportunity to see newly released movies for free in a safe environment, said Bobby Beyrens, NSU junior. With it being free, people might think it is low quality. However, the Tahlequah Library is high enough quality to compete with the movie theaters. We have the projector, the sound system, seats, free popcorn and drinks, said Michelle Parnell, Youth Services Coordinator. Reasors provide the movie and we provide the rest. I think its great and a lot of fun. Bob Hill, a Tahlequah resident, came last Tuesday with his wife to watch Big Miracle, a family drama film starring Drew Barrymore and John Krasinski, which was released a few months ago. It was excellent. I really liked it, said Hill. The movie was good and the fact it was free made it even better. The scheduled movie list is appropriate to everyone: scary, adventure, action, thriller and animation. To attract a larger crowd, the library chose to broaden the genre choices weekly. We try to pick a good mix of

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Tahlequah Library presents weekly movie night

Courtesy Photo Tahlequah Public Library has a weekly movie showing every Tuesday evening that is free to the public. All movies are family-new releases donated by Reasors.

adult movies and kids movies so there is something for everybody, said Cherokee Lowe. Now that you know all of this, the next showing is June 26, and the Library is screening, Wrath

of the Titans, the 2012 American fantasy film and the sequel to the 2010 film, Clash of the Titans with Sam Worthington. For more information, email blanc@nsuok.edu.

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Local gym puts focus on helping children

As fitness, competitive nature or selfconfidence may be the motivating factor for some, others may just find DawgPound to be a fun place. I have four boys in this class, said Carrie Sapp, a Tahlequah resident. They all really like it. Although her children may think it is all fun and games, Sapp relayed a deeper concern and reason for their attendance. I actually just found out that Im diabetic, said Sapp. Ive had health problems and I just want them to stay healthy. Sapp found another benefit to the program in her attempt to maintain her childrens health, One of them has ADHD, said Sapp. When he comes home, hes more relaxed and calm. DawgPound will have a camp for children 6 to 13 July 2- 7, for those interested. If instructed right, they are very eager to learn, said Thomas Cheater Jr., coach at DawgPound. According to Cheater, parents can expect their children to learn

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takedowns, positionings and submissions but that will not be all. The kids learn self-discipline, said Cheater. If you cant respect others, youll never respect yourself. Self-discipline and respect are synonymous with martial arts, but in Jiu Jitsu, the ground-fighting martial art that Cheater teaches, may be where the similarities end. In Jiu Jitsu, its not about drills, said Cheater. Its learning what works for you to overcome the situation. For more information, email Scrappek@nsuok.edu.

Courtesy Photo The Dawg Pound is more than a gym, it is a place for learning and a place to for patrons to focus on being healthy. They have many classes available for children and novice fighters all the way up the chain to the experts.

kevin SCrapper
Tne WriTer Since the emergence of mixed martial arts in mainstream culture, gyms that teach a variety of martial arts are becoming more popular. Even citizens of Tahlequah may find themselves making a choice between gyms. Even when I was based in California, the whole goal was to help kids, and its never changed, said Melissa Drywater, owner of DawgPound Fight Academy. DawgPound is home to several professional fighters, but that is not the entire focus of the gym. Its for kids, to give them a positive outlet and a safe haven, said Drywater. We have a big problem with bullying in our communities. Drywater said conditioning and participation were both qualities that DawgPound encourages in their athletes. We have fit tests regularly, said Drywater. Today, theyre all going to get a certificate for participation.

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Worlds Tallest Cherokee Basket At Cherokee Heritage Center

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Tne WriTer Students looking for a little variety in their summer entertainment can head to the Cherokee Heritage Center to find a recordsetting piece of art. Cherokee National Treasure Rachel Dew and Donnay Leach, of Tahlequah, began construction of the worlds largest Cherokee basket on Jan. 26. It took approximately 160 hours spanning over four months to complete the accomplishment. Baskets have always been an important part of our Cherokee culture, said Dew. Dew said her ancestors were renowned for their basketry skills and she is just doing her part to keep that part of the culture alive. My ancestors were excellent in basketry skills and that inspired me to do the same, said Leach. I am just trying to make them proud. The basket is uniquely woven with three Cherokee cultural designs. The bottom design is called the Double Chief s Daughter. The middle design is a combination of designs using the mountains, crosses and clover design. The top design is the birds eye view of lightning. Using an overtwo, under-two weaving method, Dew and Leach constructed the basket using commercial smoked reed and commercial dyes. The basket is now on display at the heritage centers History Woven in Art exhibition, which opened May 29 and runs through Aug. 19. The idea came from Mickel Yantz, Cherokee Heritage Center museum curator. He said when looking for this years exhibit they wanted an idea people would get excited about. Two things we wanted to do: something that was fun and excit-

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ing and that would tie in heritage with it as well, said Yantz. The Cherokee Baskets--History Woven in Art exhibition features the history of Cherokee basket weaving and features numerous baskets including one that survived the Trail of Tears, as well as baskets of contemporary design. Following the exhibition, the worlds tallest Cherokee basket will remain on display indefinitely at the Cherokee heritage center. The Cherokee Heritage Cen-

Courtesy Photo The worlds tallest Cherokee basket is now on display at the Cherokee heritage center. The basket took more than 160 hours to complete.

ter is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. seven days a week from May 1 to Labor Day. It is closed January and on Sundays from Feb. 1 to April 29 and Sept. 4 to Dec. 31. Admission is $8.50 per adult, $7.50 per senior (55 and older) and students with proper identification, and $5 per child. Admission price covers all attractions and exhibits, as well as the Cherokee National Museum. Entry to the grounds and museum store are free. For more information, email rogers05@nsuok.edu

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NSU upgrades current campus ID system

kayla JohnSon
Tne WriTer NSUs ID office is in the process of upgrading the ID system. Students who have transferred to NSU have good things to say about the current system and are anxious to see what is in store for the upgraded version. I attended Rogers State University in Pryor, as a concurrent enrollment student my senior year of high school, said Kerry Robinson, Adair senior. With the ID system being upgraded this summer, NSU wants to stay up to date with technology. The ID cards were handwritten so NSUs system is much more advanced. You can use the ID card for pretty much anything on campus so thats really nice to have too, said Robinson. Safety is a component students like about the ID system. I feel safe because only people with the ID card can get in and out of the dorms. You hear about a lot of shootings at other universities and it tends to stress students out. I know when I get out of class that I have a safe place to go to, said Savanna Isbell, Gore sophomore. Along with access to on-campus housing, ID cards can be used anywhere on campus for many campus perks. The Webb building is open year-round. With an ID card, you can do your homework on the computer at any time of day. Another perk to having the ID cards is you get discounts at local stores and restaurants in Tahlequah so thats definitely an advantage for students, said Isbell. The library is open seven days a week during the academic school year. With your ID card, you are able to check out movies, books, cameras, iPads and laptops amongst other things. I transferred from NEO in the spring of 2011 to play football, said TJ Jones, Coweta senior. Jones said NEOs ID cards have a built in chip that stores documents similar to that of a jump drive. Even though I liked the chip a lot, I think NSUs ID system is faster and we have flex points as well as talon charge available for us to buy books and food with, said Jones. Besides safety and access to buildings on campus, IDs have an added benefit of checking out books at John Vaughan library as well as access to computers. I came to NSU straight out of high school and I really love the campus as well as the easy access to everything on it with my ID card, said Nate Ross, Oklahoma City sophomore. Attendance to sporting events with an ID card guarantees free entry at home games. I play football and I love how there are always a lot of fans in the student section. I know that without the ID, students wouldnt be as willing to go. I dont know what it was like on campus before the ID cards but I bet it was really different and with the upgraded system, Im sure it will just get better so I am definitely looking forward to the next three years of attending NSU, said Ross. For more information, email johnso59@nsuok.edu.

Tulsas River Park Trail features midnight run

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TneWriTer It is time lace up those running shoes and bust out the Redbull. The Midnight Madness Race is July 6 at midnight. Runners take off and run 50 miles at Tulsas River Park Trail System. My wife and I started 50 kilometer races and thought Why not do a 50 miles, said Brian Hoover, president of Tatur Racing, It takes place at midnight and is on a mostly flat surface. The tough part is even though it is in the wee hours of the morning, being summer in Oklahoma, it could be 85 degrees. According to the races page on tatur.org, the race takes place in Tulsas River Park Trail System. The course is mostly flat and consists of five-10.3-mile loops changing directions. The race begins Thursday with the Packet Pickup at 10 a.m. Friday, at11:45 p.m., is the day of the race. There is a mandatory pre-race meeting, at 11:59 p.m. the race begins. Saturday, at 3 p.m., the race ends and awards ceremony begins. This race is known as an ultramarathon. A marathon is 26.2 miles. An ultramarathon is anything above 50k, said Hoover. Running a marathon takes training. People train for mouths to run these races. According to Running 101: A Beginners Guide to Starting a Running Program, an article written by Erin Strout, when starting out, a runner should never plan on going too far, too fast. This is the number one reason beginning athletes get injured. It takes someone who has been running for awhile to be able to finish this race. There is a 15 hour cut-off time and that should be enough time if the runner maintains an 18-minute per mile pace, said Hoover. Registration ends June 30. There is a $70 registration fee. About 75 people have registered so far. We are expecting about 100 to 150 people to register, said Hoover. For more information, email gibsone@nsuok.edu

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Students take to odd jobs for summer income

kayla JohnSon
Tne WriTer While some students are working at restaurants, moving rafts on the river or stocking shelves at Wal-Mart this summer, others are coming up with ideas on how to make extra cash during the summer months. This summer, students get creative with their choice of work. One of my fraternity brothers details cars in Tulsa during the summer for extra money so I thought I would try it in Tahlequah, said Daniel Adney, NSU alumnae. One example for having a small job on the side could be something like detailing vehicles. You get to make your own hours and you set your own pay. The money and jobs have been scarce but it is an awesome side job. It is a great way to make some extra money in a few hours of your free time, said Adney. People enjoy doing things around the house to make extra money instead of having an actual job. I currently cook healthy meals for four clients right now. I can do it at home and I get to do something I love, said Ryan Ottwell, Broken Arrow senior. My work is very rewarding, said Ottwell. I like to know Im cooking healthy things for people that will help them improve their workouts along with their overall health, said Ottwell. Erica Higgins, McAlester sophomore, said she cleans houses for two widowed men for a couple hours every week. She said she gets paid $80 for both homes. It is really rewarding because I know I can help them out with things they arent able to do, said Higgins.

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Some students find it difficult to find a job for two months out of the year. Most employers want more of committment that they find with long-term employees. I moved back home for summer and finding a job here is really hard for just two months so I babysit instead. I watch three kids up to four times a week and I make about $60 a day, said Keeley Hurd, Henryetta junior. Babysitting is an overwhelming and rewarding job, said Hurd. Honestly, Id probably do it for free because I love these kids so much. They tell me all the time how much they love me. I love the feeling I get knowing Im a role model and making a difference in their lives, said Hurd. For more information, email johnso59@nsuok.edu.

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Improvements take over NSU Tahlequah campus

Ashley Rogers/TNE Ashley Rogers/TNE Ashley Rogers/TNE Amber Murphy paints new lines in front of UC for Construction crew meets for quick briefing sesDanny Houston, NSU Custodian, deep cleans the the Cherokee Summer Youth Program. sion before resuming work on the UC. couch cushions in Seminary Suites.

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Campus parking better defined

Bethany Headrick/Contributing Photographer Boys and Girls Club of Benton County, Rogers, Ark. Wait patiently in the visitors parking lot to take a tour of the Northeastern State University Tahlequah campus.

Bethany Headrick/Contributing Photographer High school students, Amber Murphy and Jessie Davis of the Cherokee Nation Youth Summer Program work together to give the Northeastern State University Tahlequah campus a better idea of controlled parking. They along with other students are painting parking lines, curbs and signs all around campus.

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