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Humane society worker, teacher, students deliberate “correct” answer to growing question of adopting versus shopping
Humane society worker, teacher, students deliberate “correct” answer to growing question of adopting versus shopping
Pageant titleholder, model, teacher, postdoctoral fellow reflect on Black is Beautiful movement, beauty standards, culture
Pageant titleholder, model, teacher, postdoctoral fellow reflect on Black is Beautiful movement, beauty standards, culture
Students, business teacher discuss influence of brand values on buying habits
Students, business teacher discuss influence of brand values on buying habits
In light of National Languages Week, students, language instructor discuss effects of learning one’s mother tongue
In light of National Languages Week, students, language instructor discuss effects of learning one’s mother tongue
Students, registered dietician, psychologist discuss teenage dieting to uphold societal body standards
Students, registered dietician, psychologist discuss teenage dieting to uphold societal body standards
Solar Sensation
Solar Sensation
Once Upon A Tale...
Once Upon A Tale…
Welcome to The Matrix
Welcome to “The Matrix”
Making HER-Story
Making HER-Story
Standing Together
Standing Together
Opposing Column: Being the older sibling is superior
Opposing Column: Being the older sibling is superior
Opposing Column: Being the younger sibling means a life with built-in benefits
Opposing Column: Being the younger sibling means a life with built-in benefits
Opposing Column: Posed pictures with friends take away from the experience
Opposing Column: Posed pictures with friends take away from the experience
Opposing Column: Posed photos offer more than we realize
Opposing Column: Posed photos offer more than we realize
Reading books intended for younger audiences should not be viewed as childish
Reading books intended for younger audiences should not be viewed as childish
April 2024 Interactive News Briefs
April 2024 Interactive News Briefs
Students, teachers share plans for the total solar eclipse on April 8, reasons for excitement surrounding the event
Students, teachers share plans for the total solar eclipse on April 8, reasons for excitement surrounding the event
Science department will phase out AP Chemistry placement test
GKOM council member Zack Sears views the presentation for the upcoming meeting. According to Sears, different members of the GKOM council are assigned topics to create presentations over.
GKOM continues planning for next year, prepare for final meeting with freshmen
Joseph Broman, Mu Alpha Theta sponsor, grades tests for his honors precalculus/trigonometry class. Broman said, “I’m retiring from the Math Club next year and I’m just going to do Mu Alpha Theta so I can focus on that one and we can do more [speaker series] first semester.”
Mu Alpha Theta continues to host speaker series
Senior Carolyn Jia reviews scholarship opportunities during her release period on Jan. 19th, 2024. Although college application season is over, I still have to apply for scholarships and honors programs, so Im still quite busy, said Jia. 
Female students, vice principal share experiences with gender, feminism stereotypes in male-dominated activities
Ashlyn Walker, Green Action Club (GAC) co-president and senior, presents at the Confront the Climate Crisis (CTCC) “In This Together” event on Jan. 16, 2024. Walker said there were many ways for students to get involved in environmental initiatives at this school and within the community.
Students, teachers, explore ramifications of water pollution in Indiana, finding solutions
Students, art teacher show appreciation for crochet, believe it creates relaxation and joy amidst a hectic life
Students, art teacher show appreciation for crochet, believe it creates relaxation and joy amidst a hectic life
Junior Mason Buysee reads a recent news article for a school project. There needs to be a better way to combat false information. A habit Ive formed is cross referencing information, whether thats information from the news or from sources for schoolwork. Its a good skill to have in the long run, said Buysee.
Students battle false information on social media
Media Specialists Hannah Barbato (left) and Teri Ramos (right) shelve books together on Mar. 1, 2024 at the CHS media center. “I really enjoy putting apart some of my time to shelve books and help students,” Ramos said.
Student, media center specialist, CCPL worker discuss the evolving role of libraries
Sriyesh Sirineni, track and field runner and junior, runs in the HSR finals at home. Coach Altevogt said that the team will be top contender for the State championship in early June.
Men’s track and field to compete against Noblesville and Westfield on April 15
Berit Van Beynen, North Central Indiana Sand Volleyball Club club volleyball player and junior, competes in the Nike Mideast Qualifiers tournament on March 17. Van Beynen said, in the past, players have ignored rule changes like the double-touch rule, and that she thinks that will happen to this new rule as well. “There was another rule where they tried to make doubling with setting legal, but it sort of turned into, ‘Who cares this isnt how volleyball is supposed to be played,’ and it was boycotted, which I believe is going to happen with this rule too. (Submitted Photo: Berit Van Beynen)
Volleyball players discuss the new NCAA double touch rule
Freshman Aiden Dickinson plays in varsity game against Fishers on Jan. 27. Carmel won 54 to 46. When asked about his favorite part of the season, Dickinson said, I would say when we went on a stretch, we went 7-1, winning seven games in a row.
Athlete Spotlight: Aiden Dickinson plays on varsity as a freshman
Q&A with students, teacher about upcoming NCAA March Madness tournament
Students, coach discuss effectiveness of morning practice
Students, coach discuss effectiveness of morning practice
Varsity Valorant and Junior Shane Phillips loads into Valorant. The toxicity ingame is just something you have to expect to deal with, he said.
With increase of negativity online due to anonymity, students, teacher, weigh limiting free speech online for toxicity
British royalty are American celebrities [opinion]
British royalty are American celebrities [opinion]
Gabi Bradley, Ambassadors member and senior, performs during the Ambassadors set, “Just Around the Riverbend.” The Ambassadors performed last in “An Evening of Show Choir.”
An Evening of Show Choir Photo Gallery
Shamrock Season
Shamrock Season
The new “Kung Fu Panda 4” movie: a journey of growth, self-realization and adventure [opinion]
The new “Kung Fu Panda 4” movie: a journey of growth, self-realization and adventure [opinion]
Senior Nicolas Torre-Teramoto gives a speech in Japanese to welcome students from Japan in the Main Cafeteria. Torre-Teramoto participated in the Japanese foreign exchange program over the summer.
Students, teachers, Seikyo Gakuen students discuss impact of studying abroad
Sophomore Hannah Sevening, looks at herself through the mirror in the bathroom on Nov. 17. Sevening says that she feels that her red hair is a big part of her personality and who she really is however, it shouldn’t be the only thing that people think of her.
Students, staff, discuss red hair discrimination in light of Good Hair Day on Mar. 26
Students, counselor reflect on the long-term social effects of the pandemic
Students, counselor reflect on the long-term social effects of the pandemic
Q&A with Sergeant Troy Smith, CCS SRO, K9 supervisor, trainer, about K-9 officers
Q&A with Sergeant Troy Smith, CCS SRO, K9 supervisor, trainer, about K-9 officers
Junior Sriyesh Sirineni works on his Integrated Marketing Campaign paper on Feb. 16 for upcoming DECA competitions. Sirineni said his motivation for DECA comes from the opportunity to travel to California and the social aspects during competitions.
Q&A with junior Sriyesh Sirineni on DECA competitions
Q&A with Sergeant Troy Smith, CCS SRO, K9 supervisor, trainer, about K-9 officers
Q&A with Sergeant Troy Smith, CCS SRO, K9 supervisor, trainer, about K-9 officers
Junior Sriyesh Sirineni works on his Integrated Marketing Campaign paper on Feb. 16 for upcoming DECA competitions. Sirineni said his motivation for DECA comes from the opportunity to travel to California and the social aspects during competitions.
Q&A with junior Sriyesh Sirineni on DECA competitions
Sophomores Luke Boyce and Hannah Sevening rehearse for their duo musical act on Jan. 17. They prepared for the upcoming Indiana State Thespians Conference on Jan. 19-20.
Q&A with sophomores Luke Boyce, Hannah Sevening on Theater, competing at the Thespian State Conference
CHS students share their dream vacation destinations
CHS students share their dream vacation destinations
Sophomore and ballerina Haylie Fletcher practices the Arabesque ballet position. Fletcher performed in The Nutcracker at The Center for the Performing Arts. Shows began in November.
Q&A with Haylie Fletcher on ballet, The Nutcracker show at the Palladium
HoCHS: How do you value family recipes? (Montarce Family Chocotorta)
HoCHS: How do you value family recipes? (Montarce Family Chocotorta)
HoCHS: How do you value family recipes? (Perkins Family Rhubarb Pie)
HoCHS: How do you value family recipes? (Perkins Family Rhubarb Pie)
Humans of CHS: Who you think is going to win the Super Bowl?
Humans of CHS: Who you think is going to win the Super Bowl?
Humans of CHS: What are your Grammy predictions and hopes?
Humans of CHS: What are your Grammy predictions and hopes?
Humans of CHS: How are you embracing gratitude during National Thank You Month?
Humans of CHS: How are you embracing gratitude during National Thank You Month?
Month In Review: March 2024
Month In Review: March 2024
Month In Review: February 2024
Month In Review: February 2024
Month In Review: January 2024
Month In Review: January 2024
Semester in Review: Fall 2023
Semester in Review: Fall 2023
LiteBox Special Feature: Holiday Spectacular, A Light in the Dark
LiteBox Special Feature: Holiday Spectacular, “A Light in the Dark”
Review: “The Bear” sets an unbelievably high bar for future comedy shows [MUSE]
Review: “The Bear” sets an unbelievably high bar for future comedy shows [MUSE]
Review: “Mysterious Lotus Casebook” is an amazing historical Chinese drama [MUSE]
Review: “Mysterious Lotus Casebook” is an amazing historical Chinese drama [MUSE]
Thea Bendaly on her Instagram-run crochet shop [Biz Buzz]
Thea Bendaly on her Instagram-run crochet shop [Biz Buzz]
Review: Sally Rooney’s “Normal People,” is the best book to read when you are in a time of change [MUSE]
Review: Sally Rooney’s “Normal People,” is the best book to read when you are in a time of change [MUSE]
Review: “One Day” broke me for the second time, but this time it hurt worse [MUSE]
Review: “One Day” broke me for the second time, but this time it hurt worse [MUSE]
Review in Print: Maripaz Villar brings a delightfully unique style to the world of WEBTOON [MUSE]
Review in Print: Maripaz Villar brings a delightfully unique style to the world of WEBTOON [MUSE]
Review: “The Sword of Kaigen” is a masterpiece [MUSE]
Review: “The Sword of Kaigen” is a masterpiece [MUSE]
Review: Gateron Oil Kings, great linear switches, okay price [MUSE]
Review: Gateron Oil Kings, great linear switches, okay price [MUSE]
Review: “A Haunting in Venice” is a significant improvement from other Agatha Christie adaptations [MUSE]
Review: “A Haunting in Venice” is a significant improvement from other Agatha Christie adaptations [MUSE]
Review: A Thanksgiving story from elementary school, still just as interesting [MUSE]
Review: A Thanksgiving story from elementary school, still just as interesting [MUSE]
Review: When I Fly Towards You, cute, uplifting youth drama [MUSE]
Review: “When I Fly Towards You”, cute, uplifting youth drama [MUSE]
Postcards from Muse: Hawaii Travel Diary [MUSE]
Postcards from Muse: Hawaii Travel Diary [MUSE]
Review: Ladybug & Cat Noir: The Movie, departure from original show [MUSE]
Review: “Ladybug & Cat Noir: The Movie,” departure from original show [MUSE]
Review in Print: Hidden Love is the cute, uplifting drama everyone needs [MUSE]
Review in Print: “Hidden Love” is the cute, uplifting drama everyone needs [MUSE]
Review in Print: Heartstopper is the heartwarming queer romance we all need [MUSE]
Review in Print: “Heartstopper” is the heartwarming queer romance we all need [MUSE]
Wordle: April 12
Wordle: April 12
Connections: April 11
Connections: April 11
Mini Crossword: April 8
Mini Crossword: April 8
Word Search: April 4
Word Search: April 4
Connections: April 3
Connections: April 3
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Connections: April 11
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Connections: April 3
Connections: March 25
Connections: March 25
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Connections: March 8
Crossword: April 1
Crossword: April 1
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Crossword: March 22
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Mini Crossword: April 8
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Mini Crossword: March 29
Word Search: April 4
Word Search: April 4
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Word Search: March 25
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Principal Tom Harmas works on his computer. Harmas said he is currently working on hiring and planning for next year.

Harmas hires new teachers for next year, reflects on second year as principal

Carson TerBush
May 19, 2019
At a student recognition convocation on May 15, Principal Tom Harmas presents to students in the auditorium as well as through a CHTV broadcast, alongside senior class president Meredith Lipps, junior class president Ana Mercado and sophomore class president Mia Bruder. Harmas said he is currently working on hiring teachers for next year and drafting a potential new schedule with a later start for high school students.

Administration to hire new teachers, consider potential later start time next year, Harmas says

Carson TerBush
May 10, 2019
Raining on Prom Night? Here are places to take prom photos in case of inclement weather this Saturday

Raining on Prom Night? Here are places to take prom photos in case of inclement weather this Saturday

Carson TerBush, Editor in Chief
May 2, 2019
Teachers Park Too: Students should think of teachers before parking illegally up the trail

Teachers Park Too: Students should think of teachers before parking illegally up the trail

Carson TerBush, Editor in Chief
April 26, 2019
Principal Tom Harmas chats with a student in the Commons on March 19. Harmas said March Madness activities will occur throughout the school in the weeks leading up to spring break.

March Madness games in cafeterias, AdvancedED evaluations coming up, Harmas says

Carson TerBush
April 3, 2019
OOF [Graphic Perspective]

OOF [Graphic Perspective]

Carson TerBush
March 22, 2019
Principal Tom Harmas works on his computer. Harmas said he is currently working on new Culture of Care programs, including school-wide bonding activities and mental health awareness training for teachers.

March Madness activities planned as part of Culture of Care, Harmas says

Carson TerBush
February 26, 2019
Principal Tom Harmas, assistant principal Toby Steele and social studies teacher Justin Quick sport matching pajama pants on the first day of Culture of Care week. The first spirit day this week was pajama day.

Culture of Care Week Expands, CHS adjusts after closures, Harmas says

Carson TerBush
February 7, 2019
Show Me the $$$

Show Me the $$$

Carson TerBush, Editor-in-Chief
January 24, 2019
Graphic Perspective: Egg Head

Graphic Perspective: Egg Head

Carson TerBush
January 24, 2019
Workers piled debris from the explosion in dumpsters while working at CHS on Jan. 2. According to Principal Tom Harmas, work crews have made efficient progress on repairs to the building but he does not know when all of the damage will be completely fixed. Photographer: Nick Beckman

After explosion, Harmas focuses on rebuilding CHS

Carson TerBush
January 21, 2019
Graphics: Things to Do Over Break

Graphics: Things to Do Over Break

Carson TerBush
January 11, 2019
A Way To Stay: Students find unusual ways to stay in Carmel despite parents moving; administrators discuss how to properly facilitate this

A Way To Stay: Students find unusual ways to stay in Carmel despite parents moving; administrators discuss how to properly facilitate this

Angela Li, Raphael Li, Angela Qian, Carson Terbush, Heidi Peng, Rhea Acharya, and Calina He
December 13, 2018
Principal Tom Harmas looks at an art piece in the art show. Harmas said currently he is working on coordinating a counseling survey to assess mental health among students and brainstorming ways to prevent a locker shortage next year despite an influx of students.

Counseling drafts student survey, administration brainstorms new locker policy, Harmas says

Carson TerBush
November 30, 2018
Student body president Tim Metken works on homework in the Carmel Café. Metken said he doesn’t think potential plans for a later school start time would be beneficial to students because of extracurricular activities.

ESC considers later school start time, Culture of Care expands to teachers, Harmas says

Carson TerBush
November 10, 2018
Graphic Perspective: Academic Dishonesty

Graphic Perspective: Academic Dishonesty

Carson TerBush and Carson TerBush
October 25, 2018
Principal Tom Harmas works at his desk. Harmas said he has recently been developing the Pathways graduation program, new teacher evaluations and teacher professional leave days.

Pathways to eliminate ISTEP+ requirement for Class of ‘23 and on, Harmas says

Carson TerBush
October 21, 2018
Principal Tom Harmas works at his desk. Harmas said recently he has been working on coordinating the Homecoming parade so all students can view it during Homecoming festivities and on implementing the new graduation pathways program at CHS.

Principal Tom Harmas coordinates Homecoming parade viewing, new graduation pathways program

Carson TerBush
September 27, 2018
Convocations, Goodbye Forever: Administration’s decision to remove all-school convocations this year beneficial for students, safety of CHS

Convocations, Goodbye Forever: Administration’s decision to remove all-school convocations this year beneficial for students, safety of CHS

Carson TerBush
September 21, 2018
Principal Tom Harmas works on his computer in his office. Harmas said as the school year begins, he is focusing on methods of improving safety at CHS.

Principal Tom Harmas makes school safety changes as year begins

Carson TerBush
September 5, 2018
Media Mindfulness: As September is National Literacy Month, students should appreciate CHS media center more

Media Mindfulness: As September is National Literacy Month, students should appreciate CHS media center more

Carson TerBush
August 14, 2018
CHS students, staff consider health implications of sugar in ones diet

Sugar Struggles: CHS students, teachers discuss health effects of sugar in the American diet

Carson TerBush
August 14, 2018
A Vacation In Your Brain [Café Libro]

A Vacation In Your Brain [Café Libro]

Carson TerBush and Emily Dexter
March 29, 2018
Lattes and Scones from Indie Coffee Roasters. Selena and Carson said they were impressed with both items.

Indie Coffee Roasters Review

Carson TerBush and Selena Liu
March 3, 2018
Simon Says [Café Libro]

Simon Says [Café Libro]

Carson TerBush
February 23, 2018
Bitcoin

Bitcoin

Carson TerBush
February 23, 2018
The Monsters in Your Head [Café Libro]

The Monsters in Your Head [Café Libro]

Carson TerBush
February 20, 2018
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[Photo] Memories and Monsters [Café Libro]

Emily Dexter
January 31, 2018
Everything, Everything [Café Libro]

Everything, Everything [Café Libro]

Carson TerBush
January 25, 2018
Big Game Club supports the football team during a game at home. Gonzalez said he is hoping to get just as much participation for the basketball teams.

Big Game Club looking to continue support for basketball teams

Allen Zheng
January 19, 2018
Winter Reads [Café Libro]

Winter Reads [Café Libro]

Emily Dexter and Carson TerBush
December 24, 2017
Waterfall-ing into a Good Book [Café Libro]

Waterfall-ing into a Good Book [Café Libro]

Carson TerBush
December 14, 2017
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[Photo] Homework for the Holidays: As winter break starts Dec. 23, students of minority religions reflect on holidays, the school calendar

Angela Li and Karen Zhang
December 14, 2017
Music to My Ears [Café Libro]

Music to My Ears [Café Libro]

Carson TerBush
November 28, 2017
A Victorian Vacation [Café Libro]

A Victorian Vacation [Café Libro]

Carson TerBush
November 9, 2017
Mandeep Dhillon, Kenya Club president and junior, applies henna ink to another CHS student at the Kenya Club Homecoming booth. Dhillon said Kenya Club members will be selling beaded bracelets around CHS in the next few weeks to raise money for both Kenya Club and UNICEF Club.

Kenya Club plans meeting Oct. 19, PumpkinFest booth Oct. 28

Carson TerBush
October 19, 2017
“There You’ll Find” an Encouraging Read [Café Libro]

“There You’ll Find” an Encouraging Read [Café Libro]

Carson TerBush
October 17, 2017
The First Challenge [Café Libro]

The First Challenge [Café Libro]

Carson TerBush, Cover Story Editor
October 7, 2017
Big Game Club supports the football team during a game at home. Gonzalez said he is looking into expanding the student section even more throughout the year.

Big Game Club looking to rally a larger student section for games

Allen Zheng
October 1, 2017
Mayil Bhat, Kenya Club member and junior, applies henna ink on a CHS student to raise money at the Kenya Club Homecoming booth. Mandeep Dhillon, Kenya Club president and junior, said the club will continue fundraise in the future to support the education of Kenyan orphans.

Kenya Club plans fundraiser with UNICEF Club, meetings Sept. 21, Oct. 5

Carson TerBush
September 22, 2017
At the activities fair, Mandeep Dhillon, Kenya Club president and junior (left), and Rene Pin, Kenya Club member and junior (right), pass out Kenya Club flyers. Dhillon said one of her goals for Kenya Club this year is to gain new members and expand the club within CHS.

Greyhound connections makes new club changes this year

Carson TerBush
September 11, 2017
CAREFUL CONDUCTING: Sophomore Lucy Salter waits to make a left turn onto Main Street. Salter was in an accident in a roundabout last January.

Mixed Signals; Proposed Carmel ordinance may require turn signals on roundabouts

Carson TerBush, Story
April 20, 2017
Will Our Education System Be a Good Apple or a Bad One?: What could Betsy DeVoss leadership mean for a school district like Carmels?

Will Our Education System Be a Good Apple or a Bad One?: What could Betsy DeVos’s leadership mean for a school district like Carmel’s?

Carson TerBush
March 17, 2017
(Fund)Raising For Riley: As CDM approaches, students reflect on methods of raising money

(Fund)Raising For Riley: As CDM approaches, students reflect on methods of raising money

Carson TerBush, News Reporter and Feature Copy Editor
February 23, 2017
Kenya Club, a group that focuses on raising money to support the education of orphaned children in Kenya, meets to discuss the upcoming Kenya Carnival. Jamie Goetz, Kenya Club president and senior, said the Kenya Carnival, planned for Feb. 25, will raise awareness about the club’s mission and provide funds.

Kenya Club prepares for Kenya Carnival

Carson TerBush
February 17, 2017
Subject interests often greatly impact students’ college and career choices

Subject interests often greatly impact students’ college and career choices

Allen Zheng, Reporter
February 14, 2017
Club president and senior Mike Pitz talks with a teacher during SRT. He said he hopes Big Game will have larger crowds for more sports.

Big Game looks to increase participation after reflection of first semester

Allen Zheng, Reporter
February 2, 2017
GETTING READY TO ROLL: CHS bus driver Brad Osborne waits for his students to arrive afterschool at the natatorium entrance before he delivers them home. Osborne said he considers himself to be a mentor for the kids on his bus and wants them to think of it as a safe place.

A Comforting Conductor

Carson TerBush, Story
January 27, 2017
Kenya Club members pick up note cards with pictures from Kenya. Jamie Goetz, Kenya Club president and senior, said club members sold these cards along with chocolate and bracelets to raise money for the education of orphans in Kenya.

Kenya Club to face paint at Punchburger Jan. 17, Kenya Carnival Feb. 25

Carson TerBush, News Reporter
January 13, 2017
CONSTRUCTION JUNCTION: Seth VanNatter, Performer’s Edge Dance Theatre receptionist and senior, posts signs on the business’s doors. He said the construction across the street has affected the theater’s business; however, that construction is scheduled to be completed by the end of the year.

The New Girl in Town

Carson Terbush, Story
November 17, 2016
Anonymous Advantages: Teachers should consider benefits of allowing anonymous submissions.

Anonymous Advantages: Teachers should consider benefits of allowing anonymous submissions.

Carson TerBush, Feature Copy Editor
November 17, 2016
News Briefs 10/13

News Briefs 10/13

Carson Terbush, Briefs
October 13, 2016

Views on scientific topics conflict between scientists, public

Allen Zheng, Feature Reporter
September 16, 2016
Celia Booher, Indiana program coordinator of the GIP, introduces the program and walks through the GIP’s main mission. Booher coordinated with CHS’s Kenya Club on its trip to Kenya and one of the schools this past summer.

CHS students travel to Kenya to help orphans stay in school

Carson Terbush, Feature Copy Editor
September 16, 2016
BRIDGING THE GAP: Senior Abhinav Ramkumar explores neuron transmission in ATP on his computer for a more computational approach. He said the public considers ethics more than scientists in experiments.

Students, teachers have high hopes for U.S. scientific progress, STEM education

Allen Zheng, Feature Reporter
September 16, 2016
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