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Area three trustee John Paul Drayer asked the community to join him in his campagin for transparency at the Wednesday, April 6 board meeting. Drayer requested for discussion item No. 14 which dealt with cash-in-lieu payments after a public record's request from his constituents. Photo credit: Karla Enriquez

Finances and expenditures called into question at board of trustees

Karla Enriquez, Editor-in-Chief • April 12, 2016
Transparency and accountability were the topics of the night at the Wednesday, April 6 board of trustees meeting.
Physical Education Instructor and Coach Debbie Jensen coined the term "Power of a Thank You." Jensen believes the work of the staff is shown through the multiple awards won by students and their success.

[Photo] The value of a Thank You

Karla Enriquez, Editor-in-Chief • April 6, 2016

Physical Education Instructor and Coach Debbie Jensen coined the term "Power of a Thank You." Jensen believes the work of the staff is shown through the multiple awards won by students and their success.

ASCC Spring 2016 election results. Due to the fact that no candidate received 50 percent of the vote run-offs will be taking place next week on both Wednesday, April 13 and 14. Photo by: Karla Enriquez/TM

ASCC presidential race ends in run-offs

Karla Enriquez, Editor-in-Chief • April 8, 2016

The night grew colder as ASCC presidential and student trustee candidates waited by the Student Activities office as votes were being counted inside the building. At approximately 8 p.m. on Thursday,...

Leodel Gleyo, engineering major, said "I think the reason why humans will go extinct forever because of climate change. We are ruled by corporations, so businesses are taking for granted the climate. A lot of cultures are being taken advantage of by these corporations which leads to global warming. Soon land that could be used will be gone therefore resources will be used up."

[Photo] Free Speech Zone: What’s a reason that humans will go extinct?

Bianca Salgado, Opinion Editor • April 7, 2016

Leodel Gleyo, engineering major, said "I think the reason why humans will go extinct forever because of climate change. We are ruled by corporations, so businesses are taking for granted the climate. A...

Cerritos to UCLA transfer students Yazmin Martinez, Francisco Mojica, Josephine Diaz, and Jessica Montoro all took part of the transfer student roundtable at Pyschology Day. The panelists are all pre-psychology majors.

Psychology Day brings students knowledge and encouragement

Karla Enriquez and Ethan Ortiz • April 7, 2016

Psychology majors and enthusiasts were able to enjoy an entire day of workshops and activities at Psychology Day on Friday, April 1.This marked the second time the event has taken place.The event was spearheaded...

Microbilogy major Zeinab Chahine receives award from Trustee Bob Arthur at the Academic Excellence Awards on Thursday, March 31. She was escorted by professor Santos Rojas. Photo credit: Karla Enriquez

Awards display grand accomplishments by Cerritos College students

Karla Enriquez, Editor-in-Chief • April 4, 2016

Sheila "Samii" Yakovetic is an English major with a concentration in creative writing who has been awarded the Best Feature Screenplay Award at the Hollywood and Vine Film Festival while one of her video...

Trustee Bob Arthur explains what he looks for in a vice president of Academic Affairs and Human Resources at the Wednesday, March 30 open forum. He cited experience was something he was looking for. Photo by Karla Enriquez/TM

Experience and innovation wanted in new vice presidents

Karla Enriquez, Editor-In-Chief • April 3, 2016

Innovation, experience, support and understanding are some of the qualities faculty and students are looking for in the next two vice president positions Cerritos College is looking to fill. Open...

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Karla Enriquez, Editor-in-Chief • March 30, 2016

Islamophobia forum fills room to capacity

Karla Enriquez, Editor-in-Chief • March 29, 2016

"True Islam condemns terrorism," a pamphlet read as it was passed around a local neighborhood in an effort to stand up for their Muslim occupants. Executive Director of the Council on American-Islamic...

From Right: Vice presidential candidates Enrique Rueda and Ryan Kang, followed by presidential candidate Joseph Fierro, Enrique Rodriquez and his presidential counterpart Saul Lopez all share their goals at the Monday, March 28 debate. Elections will take place on Tuesday and Wednesday, Apr. 6 and 7. Photo credit: Gustavo Lopez

Presidential and Trustee Forum showcases ambitious goals

Karla Enriquez, Staff Writer • March 29, 2016

Student hopefuls looking to be the next ASCC presidential and trustee candidates for the 2016-2017 school year plead their cases as to why students at large should trust them to be their voice. On Monday,...

Democractic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders retutned to the Los Angeles for a spontaneous rally at the Wiltern Theatre in Koreatown. Sanders said he intends to win the California primary on June 7. Photo credit: Karla Enriquez

[Photo] The Wiltern feels the Bern with last minute rally

Terrel Emerson, Sports Editor • March 24, 2016

Democractic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders retutned to the Los Angeles for a spontaneous rally at the Wiltern Theatre in Koreatown. Sanders said he intends to win the California primary on June...

Bringing reggae to SoCal with “Panteon Rococo”

Karla Enriquez, Editor-in-Chief • March 4, 2016

Phoning in on an icy morning from Mexico City, Dr. Shenka, the vocalist for famed Mexican ska band Panteon Rococo detailed their upcoming Los Angeles show. According to Elena Rodrigo, owner of ER: M&M...

Officers begin to create a parameter around the area where the Feb. 24 shooting occurred.

Safety concerns rise due to shootings

Karla Enriquez, Editor-in-Chief • March 1, 2016

Two consecutive shootings took place on February 23 and 24 within close proximity to the Cerritos College campus. Although both shootings at the 7-Eleven on Studebaker and Alondra boulevard were unrelated...

Free Speech Zone: Where would you travel to and why?

Bianca Salgado and Karla Enriquez • February 27, 2016

Jacqueline Mendez, animal science major, said, "Chicago because that is where one of my favorite bands is from and it is a nice place to go. The name of the band is Real Friends and they are a pop-punk...

Sheriff gathered at the 7-Eleven on Studebaker and Alondra. According to a Cerritos College student witness, about four to five shots were fired.

Deputy involved in second off-campus shooting within two days

Karla Enriquez, Monyca Cedillo Bravo, Gustavo Lopez, and Kristopher Carrasco • February 24, 2016

Update 1:23 a.m. According to Lieutenant Hernandez of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Homicide Bureau, the driver of a white Acura located at 7-Eleven on Alondra and Studebaker, was taken to...

Lieutenant Victor Lewandowski, with the Sheriff's Department Homicide Bureau, released a statement regarding the shooting that occurred at the 711.

Posted by Talon Marks on Tuesday, February 23, 2016

Adult male shot and killed in College Square parking lot

Karla Enriquez, Kristopher Carrasco, and Gustavo Lopez • February 23, 2016

Update 10:15 p.m. According to Lieutenant Victor Lewandowski of the Sheriff's Department Homicide Bureau, a report of the shooting being gang related is being investigated. Lewandowski stated that...

The lions costumes that the Wong Tai Sen Lion dance group used during their performance. Sau Ho, the teacher, said that the group has as many as 15 performances a day around this celebration.

[Photo] Lunar New Year welcomes love and good fortune

Gustavo Lopez, Freelance Writer • February 19, 2016

The lions costumes that the Wong Tai Sen Lion dance group used during their performance. Sau Ho, the teacher, said that the group has as many as 15 performances a day around this celebration.

Faculty federation rallies over incomplete contract

Faculty federation rallies over incomplete contract

Karla Enriquez, Editor-in-Chief • February 21, 2016

For any given person walking into or around the Cheryl A. Epple board room on a rainy Wednesday, Feb. 17, a sea of red would have been visible. According to Physical Education Instructor Deborah Jensen,...

President Jose Fierro presented a new scholarship inthe board of trustees meeting. The plan is to help student pay for their college tuition or school books. Photo credit: Karla Enriquez

[Photo] Earning a free education

Ethan Ortiz, News Editor • February 10, 2016

President Jose Fierro presented a new scholarship inthe board of trustees meeting. The plan is to help student pay for their college tuition or school books. Photo credit: Karla Enriquez

Vice President of Academic Affairs JoAnna Downey-Schilling speaks at a campus forum on campus on Feb. 23. Schilling, who previously served at Rio Hondo College and and after almost four-years at Cerritos College will return to the previous institution. Photo credit: Victor Diaz

Dr. JoAnna Schilling to leave Cerritos College in February

Karla Enriquez, Editor-in-Chief • February 1, 2016

After assuming the position of vice president / assistant superintendent of Academic Affairs of Cerritos College in 2012, the college will bid Dr. JoAnna Schilling farewell. Schilling accepted the interim...

Chef Michael Pierini watches over the class as they prepare their dishes. Pierini hand selected students in class that he felt could handle the pressure of the Golden Globes Awards.

[Photo] Culinary Arts invited to cater Golden Globes Awards once again

Briana Hicks, Campus Life Editor • February 1, 2016

Chef Michael Pierini watches over the class as they prepare their dishes. Pierini hand selected students in class that he felt could handle the pressure of the Golden Globes Awards.

Major workshop brings clarity to students

Karla Enriquez • January 30, 2016

Thomas Moreno walked into business education 120 a couple of minutes past 4:30 and into the choosing a major workshop as a college student with an undecided major.Moreno made the decision to attend because...

Sociology professor Diane Pirtle holds sign showing her dissapointment with the Cerritos College Board of Trustees over faculty wages. She was also present at the Dec. 9 board meeting where other faculty members took over public comment to discuss wages.

Faculty wage negotiations still a hot topic at board of trustees

Karla Enriquez, Editor-in-Chief • January 25, 2016
Amid a remark of disapproval from the crowd during the first non-religious invocation at the first board of trustees meeting of the year 2016, the Cheryl A. Epple room was abuzz with discussion over faculty wages.
ASCC Senate Vice President Ivan Oyarzabal during the Wednesday Nov. 4 senate meeting. Oyarzabal submitted his resignation on Thursday, Jan 14.

[Photo] Oyarzabal steps down as ASCC Vice President

Karla Enriquez, Editor-in-Chief • January 20, 2016

ASCC Senate Vice President Ivan Oyarzabal during the Wednesday Nov. 4 senate meeting. Oyarzabal submitted his resignation on Thursday, Jan 14.

Zach Sipe, philosphy major, exiting the now closed off main stacks in the library. The divider had been planned for years by Carl Bangston but it wasn't until a recent increase in noise complaints that the divider was added. Photo credit: Gustavo Lopez

Campus library implements noise divider

Karla Enriquez, Editor-in-Chief • January 20, 2016
Library implements glass divider to improve student focus
David Bowie fans leave candles, bouquets of flowers, fan art and handwritten notes on his Hollywood Star located off Hollywood Boulevard and Sycamore Street. Bowie passed away on January 10 from liver cancer. Photo credit: Bianca Salgado

So long Ziggy Stardust and Severus Snape

Karla Enriquez • January 19, 2016

The Thin White Duke sang his last song on Sunday, Jan. 10 and the actor best known for his role as Professor Snape, Alan Rickman passed away on Thursday, Jan. 14. The English artist known as David Bowie...

Favorite albums of 2015

Grester Celis-Acosta, Karla Enriquez, and Terrel Emerson • December 17, 2015

Edited by Grester Celis-Acosta, transcripts by Karla Enriquez Terrel: “We’re going to be here talking music, that’s a pretty popular topic, so we’re going to go over a couple of things ranging...

Construction impacts spring 2016 registration

Construction impacts spring 2016 registration

Perla Lara, Photo Editor • December 11, 2015

  Construction at Cerritos College continues to impact students. The remodeling taking place inside the administration building blocked off more than 2/3 of the Administration and Records office,...

Senator Daniel Flores-Resendiz at the Wednesday Dec. 9 ASCC Senate meeting. He presented senate with spread sheet detailing the cost that go into the Falcon Awards Banquet and a legislation that would eliminate the fall semester awards banquet but still keeping the spring semester awards banquet. Photo credit: Perla Lara

Falcon Awards Banquet to be held only in the spring

Perla Lara • December 10, 2015
The tradition of having two Falcon Awards Banquets comes to an end as ASCC Senate approves the removal of the Fall Falcon Awards Banquet.

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Karla Enriquez, News Editor • December 9, 2015

Franco Falcon animates the crowd during the Homecoming game. ASCC Senate approved to have his pay reinstated to $14.32 after last year’s senate cut it to $9.93. Photo credit: Karla Enriquez

[Photo] Franco Falcon’s pay reinstated to $14.32

Frank Rodarte • December 8, 2015

Franco Falcon animates the crowd during the Homecoming game. ASCC Senate approved to have his pay reinstated to $14.32 after last year’s senate cut it to $9.93. Photo credit: Karla Enriquez

Kobe Bryant described in one word

Perla Lara and Briana Hicks • December 8, 2015

Falcon Kids seeks funds to make impact on community

Perla Lara • December 8, 2015
$19,510 is no small amount, and with the responsibility to represent the Cerritos College student body senators debate over the pros and cons of the Falcon Kids Initiative is no small feat either.

One word that comes to mind when you hear the name Kobe Bryant

Briana Hicks and Perla Lara • December 8, 2015

  David Kearns, human resources major, said, "I have to think about that. I don't know how to say it in one word, uh, congratulations!"   Olatilewa Olumade, kinesiology major,...

FSZ- What do you expect to get this Christmas?

Grester Celis-Acosta and Karla Enriquez • December 7, 2015
Students on campus gave their opinion on what they hope to receive this Christmas.

FSZ – What is your favorite Christmas song?

Grester Celis-Acosta and Karla Enriquez • December 7, 2015

"Baby It's Cold Outside, just cause it's a classic, just love classics," Courtney Clark, English major, said."My favorite Christmas song is probably The Grinch Song, because it's funny. I don't really...

ASCC Senate Chair for the Rules and Regulations Committee Daniel Flores-Resendiz Showing ASCC Senate examples of the shapes and sizes of buttons that could be made if the Button maker legislation was approved. ASCC Senate agreed to fund $2270.75 for the startup cost of the button maker and to consider adding the yearly cost of making buttons to institutionalize the program. Photo credit: Perla Lara

Senate approves gender neutrality legislation

Perla Lara, Photo Editor • December 3, 2015
Both ASCC Senate Chair for the Rules and Regulations Committee Daniel Flores-Resendiz, and ASCC Senate Pro Tempore Joseph Fierro presented senate with legislations that included changes to the ASCC Senate constitutional Bylaws. Changes, that according to both Fierro and Flores-Resendiz, would benefit all future ASCC government.
Biology Professor Dr. Chace Tydell was the speaker for the how to get great recommendation letters workshop on Tuesday Nov. 24. After the workshop Tydell sat with the students and answered specific questions they had. Photo credit: Perla Lara

[Photo] Getting the best out of recommendation letters

Perla Lara, Photo Editor • November 30, 2015

Biology Professor Dr. Chace Tydell was the speaker for the how to get great recommendation letters workshop on Tuesday Nov. 24. After the workshop Tydell sat with the students and answered specific questions...

The ASCC Senate had a quorum of over 26 senators during the Wednesday Nov. 25 meeting. Despite being the Wednesday before Thanksgiving the ASCC Senate meeting had a large number of senators and public in attendance. Photo credit: Perla Lara

ASCC Senate approves funding for club activities

Perla Lara, Photo Editor • November 26, 2015
Franco Falcon’s pay instated at $14.32 per hour, the Triathlon Club receives $2,403.72 and Theatre Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival competition receives $14,093 in funding.

Last minute playoff loss for football team

Perla Lara, Photo Editor • November 24, 2015

Cerritos College football team play at the SoCal playoff game, against Long Beach City College Vikings on Saturday, Nov. 21   [View the story "Last minute playoff loss for Falcons Football Team"...

2-0 win for women’s soccer in SoCal Regional Playoffs

Perla Lara, Photo Editor • November 24, 2015

Women's Soccer take a 2-0 win from Mt. San Jacinto in the first round of the SoCal playoffs.The Falcons move on to round 2 of the Southern California Regional Playoffs against San Bernardino Valley College.   [View...

Wyatt Diaz, 4-years old and Charlize partcipate in the Tot Trot. The toddler event is part of the Turkey Trot and had 200 children participating. Photo credit: Karla Enriquez

[Photo] Turkey trot raises funds for Norwalk Food Bank

Amanda Del Cid, Social Media Editor • November 23, 2015

Wyatt Diaz, 4-years old and Charlize partcipate in the Tot Trot. The toddler event is part of the Turkey Trot and had 200 children participating. Photo credit: Karla Enriquez

Sierra Club Long Beach Group Chair Gabrielle Weeks presented in the Thursday Nov.19 Live Green Save Big Workshop. She asked, and answered questions while sitting on top of the table during the entire workshop. Photo credit: Perla Lara

[Photo] Saying no to single-use garbage

Perla Lara, Photo Editor • November 21, 2015

Sierra Club Long Beach Group Chair Gabrielle Weeks presented in the Thursday Nov.19 Live Green Save Big Workshop. She asked, and answered questions while sitting on top of the table during the entire workshop....

ASCC Senator Diana Sylveyra (Center) looking back as a member of the public speeks to the senate during the Wednesday Nov. 18 senate training meeting. Silveyra wants to increase student outreach by letting clubs know senate can provide funds for them. Photo credit: Perla Lara

ASCC Senate holds unofficial meeting due to lack of agenda

Perla Lara • November 19, 2015
Failure to comply with the Brown Act Regulations forces ASCC Senate to cancel its Wednesday, Nov.18 meeting and hold an unofficial meeting and training in its place.

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Karla Enriquez, News Editor • November 18, 2015

Approximately 100 protesters rally outside the City Club of Chicago before the arrival of 2016 presidential candidate Donald Trump on Monday, June 29, 2015 in Chicago. (Antonio Perez/Chicago Tribune/TNS)

Board of Trustees shoots down anti-Trump resolution

Karla Enriquez, News Editor • November 17, 2015
On Wednesday, Oct. 7, Trustee Sandra Salazar requested a discussion item with the intent to talk about recent political discourse, Trump’s rhetoric at the forefront.

Alert notifies students of reported sexual assault in Lot C10

Karla Enriquez, News Editor • November 6, 2015

A campus alert message was sent on Thursday, Nov. 5 at approximately 11:25 p.m. notifying the campus community of reported sexual assault on Oct. 8 in Lot C10 . The report was received today and an investigation...

ASCC Senate meeting on Wednesday Nov. 4. The Senate quorum was at 32. Photo credit: Perla Lara

Mascot payraise does not pass

Perla Lara • November 5, 2015
Franco Falcon’s pay continues at $9.93 after the proposed legislation to make it $14.32 was not approved by the ASCC Senate.

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Karla Enriquez, News Editor • November 3, 2015

Schilling’s run for presidency at El Camino comes to an end

Karla Enriquez • November 3, 2015

The run for presidency at El Camino College came to a draw for Cerritos’ College Vice-President of Academic Affairs Dr. JoAnna Schilling. It was announced on Tuesday, Oct. 27 by the El Camino Union...

Items for Mexico's traditional Day of the Dead are for sale in Olverita's Village in Olvera Street in Los Angeles, California. (Lawrence K. Ho/Los Angeles

My culture is not your costume

Karla Enriquez • November 2, 2015
Dia de los Muertos has been a longtime tradition in Hispanic communities and La Catrina (dame of death) has extended a skeletal hand over United States audiences.
An animated storyteller plays the part of an elderly woman as she recounts a story to the children in attendance. The storyteller also took time for photos and roamed the facility to talk to children. Photo credit: Karla Enriquez

[Photo] Harvest Festival brings families together

Karla Enriquez • November 1, 2015

An animated storyteller plays the part of an elderly woman as she recounts a story to the children in attendance. The storyteller also took time for photos and roamed the facility to talk to children....

Zombie Fest ‘infects’ student body

Karla Enriquez • November 1, 2015

Zombies and other creatures roamed the Cerritos College campus on Thursday, Oct. 29 for Zombie Fest. A carnival themed maze took over the Falcon Square fountain as a live band provided background music. Clubs...

American Civil Liberties Union of Southern California (ACLU) Community Engagement and Policy Advocate Luis Nolasco was the presenter at the Know your rights workshop. The presentation had over 16 students in attendence. Photo credit: Perla Lara

‘Am I being detained, or am I free to go?’

Perla Lara • November 1, 2015
Know your rights presentation organized by MEChA and The Social Equality Club helps students understand their rights
ASCC Senator chair of the Rules and Regulations committee Daniel Flores lead the discussion on a need for changes to the Homecoming Event. He also wants Cerritos College students to be a part of the Rules and Regulations committee which meets Mondays 12 to 1pm in room BK 111. Photo credit: Perla Lara

ASCC Senate opens discussion for changes to Homecoming

Perla Lara • October 29, 2015
The future of the Cerritos College Homecoming event rests in the hands of ASCC Senate. ASCC Senator and Chair of the Rules and Regulations committee Daniel Flores lead the discussion on a need for changes for the Homecoming event and its components, which include Homecoming Court and Homecoming Floats.

Intimate partner violence explained in emotional workshop

Karla Enriquez • October 29, 2015

Screams are heard in an audio recording as Barbara Holland was battered by her then boyfriend, Dan Keyser. Keyser was later found with a blood stained shirt by police. Tales of abuse like this were described...

Professors Danielo (left) and Kayser (right) liosten to a students speak after watching the film "Ma Vie en Rose". The student used a metaphor comparing preferred sports to acceptance of others. Photo credit: Amanda Del Cid

[Photo] ‘Popcorn and a Movie’ and new perspective

Amanda Del Cid • October 27, 2015

Professors Danielo (left) and Kayser (right) liosten to a students speak after watching the film "Ma Vie en Rose". The student used a metaphor comparing preferred sports to acceptance of others. Photo...

Issac Simons-Araya (left), Peter Ibrahim (center), and Elena Robles (right) in front of senate giving a brief self introduction before being approved by senate to fill the empty senate seats. The newly appointed senators were able to participate and vote at theWednesday Oct. 21 ASCC senate meeting . Photo credit: Perla Lara

ASCC Senate appoints four new senators and votes on legislations

Perla Lara • October 22, 2015
Dean of Student Services Dr. Gilbert Contreras has said “The ASCC Senate moved into swift action on what they feel their priorities are.” That “swift action” continued in the Wednesday Oct. 21 ASCC Senate meeting in which four new senators and, three agenda action items where voted on and passed.

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Karla Enriquez, News Editor • October 20, 2015

Sanders aims to close the wage gap

Karla Enriquez • October 19, 2015
Bernie Sanders is the best candidate in the race toward the democratic nomination simply because he wants to lead a revolution that will change the current dire state of affairs in the United States.
Gemma Castro (right), vocalist for the Cerritos College Jazz Ensemble sings one of the two songs she performed at the Jazz Exchange Concert. She was part of a duet along with Zineb Fikri for Poncho Sanchez' "Besame Mama." Photo credit: Karla Enriquez

[Photo] Jazz concert features two generations of talent

Kristopher Carrasco • October 19, 2015

Gemma Castro (right), vocalist for the Cerritos College Jazz Ensemble sings one of the two songs she performed at the Jazz Exchange Concert. She was part of a duet along with Zineb Fikri for Poncho Sanchez'...

ASCC Senate presented with legislation options

Perla Lara • October 16, 2015
ASCC Senate order of the day, four new senators to take empty senate seats, legislation for library noise reduction, and a pay increase for Franco Falcon.

Storify: ASCC Senate do not support non-religious invocation in board meetings

Karla Enriquez, News Editor • October 15, 2015

ASCC Senate met on Wednesday, Oct. 14 to discuss a series of discussion and action items ranging from the school's mascot pay to taking a stance on non-religious invocation.   [View the story...

Cerritos College alum, Wendy Solorio (left) explains how her bone cancer spread in her left leg. Monica Lopez (right) and the audience listen during Solorio's book, 'Mexicancer', presentation on Monday Oct. 12 in the Teleconference Center. Photo credit: Bianca Salgado

Wendy Solorio presents “Mexicancer” at Cerritos College

Karla Enriquez • October 14, 2015

A decade after being treated for cancer, Wendy Solorio returned to Cerritos College for a book presentation on the book she penned titled “Mexicancer” on Monday, Oct. 12. Solorio recounted her...

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Karla Enriquez, News Editor • October 14, 2015

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