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Soccer wins home opener vs. Omaha

Football blown out by Indiana University

Sept. 10: After the first quarter ended in a 3-3 tie, Ball State Football could not hold on Sept.

8 as Indiana put 38 points on the board at the end of the day.

Redshirt junior running back James Gilbert would find the end zone in the fourth quarter, but it’d be too little, too late. The Cardinals will play Western Kentucky Saturday.

Cigarette tax creates less e-cig purchases

Sept. 14: A study by a Ball State professor said increasing taxes on cigarettes can lead to a decrease in e-cigarette purchases.

A $1 increase in cigarette excise tax reduces the probability of a household purchasing e-cigarette products by about 22 percent and reduces the number of e-cigarette purchases by about 42 percent.

Sept. 14: After venturing back home after being on the road for almost a month, Ball State Soccer took down Omaha, 3-1, with two late goal from Freshman Tatiana Mason and Senior Paula Guerrero in the 75 and 77 minutes. The Cardinals finish non-conference play with a record of 3-1-1. This weekend, they kick off MAC play.

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The DN wins awards at ICPA-HSPA Contest Sept. 17: On Saturday, The Daily News staff received four awards at the Indiana Collegiate Press Association-Hoosier State Press Association College Division Contest. It was awarded two firstplace awards in the categories of news and editorial writing and two second-place awards in the features and sports writing categories.

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Sept. 14: The Rinard Orchid Greenhouse is fundraising $1.2 million in order to expand. The expansion plan would add a multipurpose room and double the size of the conservatory. Attendance at the greenhouse has nearly tripled since the building started construction in 2012, which led to inadequate space.

MFD wins Battle of Badges eating contest

Sept. 19: Each year, teams from the Muncie Police Department (MPD) and Muncie Fire Department (MFD) try to be the first to eat large amounts of food. This year’s winner was MFD who finished their plates under 28 minutes. The group was awarded 10 percent of Texas Roadhouse’s sales from the day and donated it to Toys for Tots.

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What to do with your family this

Taylor Smith Reporter

FAMILY WEEKEND

Students’ families are traveling from near and far for Ball State’s Family Weekend. This year’s celebration begins Friday and runs through Sunday.

Here’s a quick look at the events all families can enjoy during the three day period:

Friday, Sept. 21 T-Shirt Sale Students and their families can purchase matching Family Weekend T-shirts for $10 a piece at the Student Center Campus Information desk located in the L.A. Pittenger Student Center.

The sale begins Friday and lasts throughout the weekend.

“Incredibles 2” Families are welcome to attend a free showing of “Incredibles 2” at either 7 p.m. or 10 p.m. in Pruis Hall. Experience the adventures of the famous superhero family nearly 14 years after their debut on the big screen. Organized by the University Program Board, this event is for students and family members of all ages.

DSB: America’s Favorite Tribute to Journey Overlapping with “Incredibles 2” is a performance from DSB, considered one of the greatest Journey tribute shows in the world.

Beginning its performances in 2009, DSB travels and produces energetic, realistic shows that mimic Journey’s music almost identically. Comprised of distinguished musicians and a vocalist with talents mirroring Steve Perry, DSB’s show has been recognized as “The Next Best Thing to Journey.”

Tickets are currently available on Ball State’s website and through the Emens Auditorium box office for $18 in advance or $23 at the door. Youth tickets cost $6 and Ball State student tickets are $5.

7th Annual School of Music Showcase At 7:30 p.m. in Sursa Performance Hall, the School of Music will put on a sample showcase

to share the talents of its students with families interested in hearing what the school has to offer.

Wind and choral ensembles will accompany the Pride of Mid-America Marching Band, as well as a featured alumni from the School of Music.

Rock and Bowl Beginning at 8 p.m., students and their families can gather in the basement of the L.A. Pittenger Student Center to socialize with other families and participate in bowling matches and billiards.

There will be free T-shirts for the first 100 guests who arrive.

Saturday, Sept. 22 Sunrise Yoga The early birds of the Cardinal family can join the owners of The Corner Mat studio at 7:45 a.m. in the Student Center Lawn for a 45 minute session of morning yoga. The event will include relaxing breathing techniques and a warm-up before 30 minutes of movement followed by a cool down.

Yoga mats will be provided to visiting members.

Children’s Fair/BINGO From 9-11 a.m., younger family members can enjoy inflatables and carnival games including skee ball and pick-a-pop on the University Green.

Families can also participate in a few games of BINGO for a chance to win a variety of prizes.

Dr. Joe and Alice Rinard Orchid Greenhouse Open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Rinard Orchid Greenhouse, the United States’ largest university-based orchid collection, will offer free guided and self-guided tours. Families can learn about the variety of orchids growing in the greenhouse as well as edible tropical plants and other tropical species.

Bell Tower Recital Students and families are welcome to gather around Shafer Tower at 11 a.m. for a free performance from John Gouwens, an organist and carillonneur. Families are encouraged to stay for a guided tour of the Bell Tower, which will give a

unique view of campus.

Tailgating and Football Game Beginning at 11 a.m., students and families can gather in Tailgate Town, located at the corner of Tillotson and Bethel avenues, to cheer on the Cardinals as they face the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers. The game is currently scheduled for 3 p.m. at Scheumann Stadium.

Family Food Festival Families can experience campus dining with their students from 1-2 p.m. at The Atrium food court in the Arts and Journalism Building.

Restaurants including Chick-fil-A, Papa John’s Pizza and Boar’s Head Deli will remain open for families to dine on a la carte items.

Cirque Du Late Nite Parents don’t need to wonder about what their student does on Saturday nights anymore. Families can experience Late Nite and all that it has to offer including free bowling, free food and crafts from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. in the L.A. Pittenger Student Center.

The event is free to all.

Sunday, Sept. 23 Meet the Chefs Brunch Students and families are invited to meet with chefs from across campus to experience their cooking in a new light. From 9 a.m. to noon in Noyer Centre, stations with different brunch favorites will be open to the public. Students can use their meal swipe to pay for themselves and two free guests. After that, pricing is $8.60 for adults, $4.30 for children 2-10 years old and free for children under 2-years-old.

David Owsley Museum of Art From 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., students and their families are welcome to experience the David Owsley Museum of Art (DOMA) and more than 11,000 pieces of art that it has to offer for free.

Located in the Fine Arts Building, DOMA is both educational and engaging for visitors of all ages.

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After 14 years in the harsh Indiana weather, Catalyst, the sculpture at the front of Minnetrista, is undergoing glass repair. 407

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Crime

Suspect from campus alert arrested Anderson Police arrested Brady Turner, the suspect involved in a southside stabbing, Wednesday afternoon after he was trying to break into an Anderson home. An emergency alert was sent to faculty and students Monday after Turner was reported in the Northwest Plaza Tuesday. MPD had searched for Turner until the time of his arrest.

Muncie

FBI arrests two Muncie individuals On Tuesday, the FBI arrested Muncie Sanitary District Superintendent of Sewer Maintenance/Engineering Tracy Barton and local businessman Jeffrey Burke. Both were charged on several fraud-related charges in separate but related indictments in federal court. The Muncie Sanitary District later placed Barton on paid leave.

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SGA wants student involvement

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Jim Hague, Student Government Association (SGA) advisor, said more students should get involved in SGA. University governance offers more than 55 seats that allow students to work with faculty in passing legislation that affects campus, he said. If students are interested in getting involved, Hague said they should email sga@bsu.edu.

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Ball State president unveils

proposed strategic plan Mary Freda Reporter After eight months of committee planning and feedback, President Geoffrey Mearns released the university’s proposed strategic plan. The plan, which highlights goals for the years 2024 and 2040, is meant to lead the university into its next centennial, Mearns said.

The planning process, “Spreading Our Wings,” highlights four main imperatives for 2024 including undergraduate excellence and innovation, advanced and lifetime learning, community engagement and impact and institutional and inclusive excellence.

Out of the four goals, steps include creating a more diverse campus community, giving Ball State graduates access to a mentor to help develop a postgraduate life plan, engaging the community through economic growth and job attraction and recognizing and rewarding employees for their expertise and creativity.

When the university unveiled its strategic plan under former President Jo Ann Gora, it touched on immersive, innovative, vibrant and engaged goals.

“At the highest level what I think the plan reflects is an extension of our existing mission.

If you go back to the mission statement, it’s not a radical change from what has been the mission of this university for many years,” Mearns said. “So, recognizing that the mission is one that is stable and one that’s expanding, it’s logical that then you would see goals that are consistent with that mission.”

However, Mearns said the proposed plan is different from those of previous years because it focuses on a longer-term time horizon and continues to call for expansion of educational programs.

[The Ball Brothers] didn’t set out to have a university that was only going to last five years. ” - GEOFFREY MEARNS, Ball State University President

“When the Ball Brothers and the community founded our university 100 years ago, they didn’t set out to have a university that was only going to last five years. Their goal was to have an enduring institution,” Mearns said. “So, based on all of those factors, the committee thought it was appropriate

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Ball State President Geoffrey Mearns speaks at the Centennial Celebration Sept. 6, 2018, at Emens Auditorium. Mearns unveiled Ball State’s strategic plan, which highlights goals into the next centennial. REBECCA SLEZAK, DN for us to set longer-term goals.”

In addition to forming a university-wide plan, colleges will be charged with coming up with fiveyear goals, said Chief Strategy Officer Sue Moore Hodges. Those plans, she said, will be “living and breathing” and will change as the colleges see fit.

Early on in the process, Mearns said he wanted students to be involved in the strategic plan.

In August 2017, Mearns told The Daily News students played a vital role in the planning process.

“We need student perspectives,” Mearns told The Daily News in a previous interview. “They can play a role in shaping the future of the institution, ensuring that we are providing a high-quality and relevant education for the next generation of Ball State students, so the institution continues to be one that they are proud to be associated with.”

Before the proposed plan is submitted to the Board of Trustees, Mearns said the university will host more forums and gather survey feedback until late October. Twenty-five percent of students will receive an opportunity to partake in the survey, in an effort to not “overwhelm” students with surveys.

Though the survey will only be distributed to a portion of students, Mearns said Student Government Association (SGA) plans on hosting a student forum about the proposed plan. SGA

President Isaac Mitchell said the date has yet to be set.

Over the course of eight months, Mearns and the planning committee hosted eight forums from late March to mid-April. Additionally, Mearns requested students, faculty and staff participate in the Mission, Vision and Values Survey to give input on the process.

In the survey, faculty, staff and students were encouraged to provide any additional comments on the 29 topics covered in the survey. Those comments, according to results, included topics such as work environment, diversity, transparency, university pride and community engagement.

While students, faculty and staff cited concerns about lack of transparency, Mearns said the planning process has been open and consultative.

“The fact that we conducted these surveys, the fact that we had open forums, the fact that we’ve been sharing this information — to me that’s the beginning of building a relationship where people are feeling they have, you know, an opportunity to participate in the direction of the future. That’s why we’re sending out the plan — to get additional comments from faculty, staff and students while it’s still in a draft form,” Mearns said.

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president for diversity and interim director of the Office of Institutional Diversity, said she’s excited to see diversity included in the proposed plan’s fourth goal.

During proposed plan presentations, Messineo said the implementation of diversity efforts has been kept at a higher level. Because those plans don’t get into the “nitty gritty,” it will allow campus to contribute to the details, she said.

After multiple attempts by The Daily News, Bobby Steele, director of the Multicultural Center, refused to comment on the strategic plan.

In the next two years, Messineo said seeing intentional efforts on recruitment and retention will help address creating an inclusive campus climate, while ensuring there are opportunities for people to take chances.

“While the work of diversity, equity and inclusion or inclusive excellence is my job and is the job of the office of institutional diversity, it takes everybody working every day to create an inclusive community,” Messineo said. “I hope when people see the strategic plan, they see it not just as an institutional call to action, but an individual call to action.”

Contact Mary Freda with comments at mafreda@bsu.edu or on Twitter @Mary_Freda1.

‘Better than new’

Minnetrista is replacing the glass in the Catalyst sculpture. It was damaged due to exposure of Indiana’s harsh weather.

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Minnetrista glass sculpture undergoing restoration Chase Martin Reporter The Catalyst sculpture located right outside Minnetrista gathering place has seen better days.

Through nearly a decade of harsh weather, the memorial has fallen into a state of disrepair.

Recently, two companies, GRT Glass Design and Bo-Mar Custom Metal Fabrication, took on the assignment of restoring the piece to look “better than new,” said Minnetrista’s Director of Collections Karen Vincent.

The sculpture was initially commissioned by Virginia B. Ball to commemorate the life of her late husband, Edmund F. Ball. In the early 1990s, she picked artist Beverly Stucker Precious.

The pair immediately went to the drawing board to come up with ideas, though the idea of a statue was out of the question.

“Virginia didn’t want a statue of Ed and I’d bet Ed didn’t want a statue of Ed,” Vincent said. “There was nothing traditional about either Ed or Virginia.”

Virginia strived for something more “free-form” and something that could “inspire the community to achieve great things.” After choosing between two drawings, she settled on a sculpture that she felt would do exactly that.

She decided on the Catalyst, a spherical structure that used glass in a way that would project light and produce an array of colors.

However, Virginia died before the construction of the piece was complete. Upon its completion, Minnetrista officials decided the Catalyst would not be a tribute to Edmund, but a memorial to both of them.

For the past 14 years the sculpture, complete with dichroic glass that blends colors together with limestone and stainless steel, has stood at the front of Minnetrista.

Over the course of its lifetime, however, it has lost its shimmer due to dirt and moisture infiltrating the glass.

“Indiana weather is tough on anything that’s outside,” Vincent said.

Hail and heavy storms led to several broken window panes and a noticeable amount of rust appearing on the stainless steel.

The project of restoring the Catalyst started on Sept. 5. Since then, Greg Thompson, the founder of GRT Glass Design, and his team have removed every piece of glass from the structure, where they will be used as templates to fabricate new pieces.

The several months that follow will be spent cutting and fusing the new glass after they have made templates. When all of the glass is prepared they will laminate it to prevent any further damages.

Minnetrista looks to recycle the old pieces of glass by using them in its Glass Workshop events that happen throughout the year.

Thompson hopes to have the glass installed sometime in March due to the winter weather having an affect on the contraction and expansion of the framing and adhesion.

When spring comes, the newly fabricated glass will be transported to Minnetrista and carefully installed. Thompson said the restoration will be a “very labor-intensive process” for him and his team.

In 2004, when the sculpture was first installed, the completion of the project cost around $900,000. To restore the piece, it is estimated to cost around $150,000.

Bo-Mar Custom Metal Fabrications will be working at Minnetrista to remove any stains or signs of rust.

“We are just anxious to have the sculpture look the way it did when it was installed,” Vincent said.

Contact Chase Martin with comments at cgmartin@bsu.edu.

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Alumni come together, create LGBTQ web series ‘Queen’s English’ hopes to educate, create space for LGBTQ community Pauleina Brunnemer Reporter

“QUEEN’S ENGLISH” GLOSSARY TERMS Queen’s English

Gold Star Gay

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Passing

(Noun) Slang definition for defining yourself, and who you want to be in the world.

(Noun) A boyish-looking gay man, usually in his late teens or early twenties

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(Noun) A gathering of close friends, usually noted for its gossip and for its therapeutic properties

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(Plural Noun) A phrase used to connote a close friendship between two (or more) gay men

(Noun) A gay man or lesbian who has never slept with a member of the opposite sex (Verb, Adjective) A phrase used to describe a queer person who could be mistaken for straight or cisgender

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When Tyler Dwiggins, a 2014 Ball State alumnus, watched shows like “Insecure,” “Girls” and “Friends,” he felt like something was missing. That something was a representation of LGBTQ characters.

In an effort to fill that void, Dwiggins took it upon himself to write a show that he wanted to see on television. That is when “Queen’s English” was born.

Dwiggins wrote a half-hour pilot that was eventually broken down into two separate web episodes. However, Dwiggins, who got his start writing plays at Ball State that funded The Trevor Project — a non-profit hotline working toward suicide prevention — found himself in unfamiliar territory.

“I just kind of really loved the characters, and wanted to dive into them more. I thought, ‘Why don’t I figure out a way to produce this myself with a team of artists,’” Dwiggins said. “I get to really dive into a series now rather than waiting years for someone to pick it up. I thought, ‘Let’s just see where this goes.’”

Dwiggins said the series, which airs on the YouTube channel Queen’s English, is about friendship. The show follows a group of 20-year-olds as they begin to define who they are through conversations on relationships, careers and passions.

While the show animates the struggle to define certain topics within the LGBTQ community, it does so humorously.

“It’s called ‘Queen’s English’ because, obviously, the pun of queens within LGBTQ culture,” Dwiggins said. “The first [episode] begins with the definition of twink. Each episode begins with that Merriam - Webster style of definition. That was

kind of the initial thought when delving into this world we haven’t necessarily seen on TV.” The web series, which features Ball State alumni, reaches audiences in rural areas as well as large cities. Ball State 2014 graduate Amelia Windom, who plays Olivia on the show, said it gives a voice for the 20-somethings in the LGBTQ community, as well as a place for them to play.

Her role, she said, coincides with her real-life story as an actor in a new city trying to figure out how she and the world sees herself. Olivia is trying to define a variety of aspects in her life, something Windom, who is biracial, found herself relating to.

“Coming out of college there was an awakening that happened for me, and the kind of roles I could play, could not play and should play. It’s something I’m still figuring out today,” Windom said. “I’ve been out of college four years now and I’m still figuring it out, where to place yourself because you don’t belong in one box or the other.”

Production of “Queen’s English” began in May using personal finances. Dwiggins said most of the first episode was created by asking for favors, though the drive behind LGBTQ-focused content was a significant part of the engagement of the overall crew.

“It allows them to tell stories with a sense of joy, heart and I think that’s really needed,” he said. “Storylines that follow the LGBTQ community tend to delve into a tragic or token characters. They were excited about doing something humorous or celebratory.”

With one episode currently finished and posted and four episodes filmed, “Queen’s English” will continue thanks to more than $3,000 was raised using a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo.

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Soccer

Cardinals prepare to take on the Rockets Kicking off its first conference game of the season, soccer faces Toledo, who eliminated the Cardinals from the MAC tournament last season in double overtime.

Women’s Volleyball

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From Mexico to the MAC, Arantxa Rosainz Caloca brings her experience with Team Mexico to Muncie.

Gavin Crafton Reporter On a hot August afternoon in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, junior Arantxa Rosainz Caloca took the field for one of the biggest games of her life. In a bright red jersey with a small Mexican flag in the upper left corner, Caloca was ready to defend her country and play the game she loved so much.

After falling to the United States, 6-0 in the first game of the 2017 Pan American Cup, Team Mexico was on the brink of losing its qualification for the World Cup.

Volleyball returns to the MAC Finishing up its non-conference slate, women’s volleyball heads on the road for a pair of conference matchups. The Cardinals will face Western Michigan on Friday and Northern Illinois on Saturday.

Field Hockey

Team still seeking first win of the season Dropping its seventh straight game to Miami (OH) last weekend, field hockey is looking for a win facing California - Davis on Monday.

Facing another strong team in Brazil, Mexico inched past the Brazilians for the 1-0 win to keep its World Cup dreams alive.

While Team Mexico would fall to Canada and Uruguay later in the tournament to extinguish its World Cup hopes, this experience playing for a national squad was an experience like no other for the Ball State forward.

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Football returns home with chip on shoulder After leaving something to be desired at IU, Ball State Football is back with a vengeance

Zach Piatt Assistant Sports Editor

Is Ball State Football the real deal?

The Cardinals (1-2, 0-0 MAC) have come out on every side of the spectrum in the first three weeks of the season. They blew out Central Connecticut State in their home opener, went toe-to-toe with No. 8 Notre Dame and took a lopsided loss at Indiana.

So which week gave fans an accurate depiction of Ball State Football?

Head coach Mike Neu said his team has overflowing potential, but it has only shown at certain times.

“We just need to get back to playing good football one play at a time and making sure we do that for four quarters,” Neu said. “That’s the main goal for this week is making sure that our guys are still getting better. Being consistent is the biggest thing that needs to show up.”

One area the Cardinals need to improve in is red zone scoring. In their last two games, the Cardinals have driven the ball inside the opponent’s 20-yard line five times. Three of those drives have resulted in field goals and only two in touchdowns.

“Red zone football is all about detailed football,” redshirt senior receiver Corey Lacanaria said.

“Everybody has to be on the same page. Everything

is maximized under a microscope at that point. Once we get down in the red zone, we just need to lock in that much more and just focus on the details.”

Yo’Heinz Tyler, a 6-foot-3-inch freshman receiver, could provide an answer.

When a team has a tall receiver who can jump over smaller defenders, the red zone is prime territory to lob up a pass and let the receiver make a play. Tyler proved he can do just that in week one, leaping for a touchdown grab in the corner of the end zone with a defender draped over him.

Neu said the Cardinals had a chance to get Tyler the ball on their first drive against Indiana, but the quarterback-receiver chemistry hasn’t developed all the way yet.

“We just got to keep getting him more reps,” Neu said. “We didn’t throw the one-on-one matchup to him, but we got to get to the point in practice where the quarterback trusts that.”

As far as preparation for Western Kentucky (0-3, 0-0 Conference USA), the process hasn’t changed. Neu said his team was well-prepared for the Hoosiers, but the in-game execution was not up to par.

“We’re going to keep doing our process,” sophomore redshirt linebacker Brandon Martin said. “We’re going to keep playing our brand of football. We had a game against IU where we didn’t perform how we would have liked to. Now we’re focused on Western Kentucky and performing to our full ability.”

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matchup, one question remains: Was the Cardinal’s performance against Notre Dame a fluke?

Lacanaria doesn’t think so. Rather, he said Indiana caught a lucky break.

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Spending two seasons prior to Ball State at LIU Post and growing up in Guadalajara, Mexico, Caloca had to sacrifice a lot in the United States and back home in order to have the opportunity of a lifetime.

“It was hard because I had to be in another place that was not in my hometown,” Arantxa said. “So that meant no classes and having to miss family reunions. It was 24/7 field hockey.”

Playing against some of the best teams in the world, Calcoa not only picked up skills for herself, but skills she can share with her Cardinal teammates.

“I think that now I’m more critical about the other teams after playing with Team Mexico,” Caloca said. “I realize what’s going on before it happens, so I can tell my team what to do in that situation.”

Caloca’s experience prior to Ball State has shown to be beneficial to the team early in the season. With a strong sense mentally and physically on and off the field, she has been a key player for the Cardinals this season.

“She has always been a key playmaker,” head coach Stephanie Bernthal said. “She brings experience, maturity and has a confidence that is great for our team. She plays well with other people and looks to set teammates up as well. Those are all things she did with Team Mexico.”

According to Bernthal, Caloca has already taken on a strong leadership role at Ball State. Her work ethic has shown as she holds one of the highest shots on goal percentage on the team with .857 percent of her shots hitting target.

“She is a really hard worker and is just a strong competitor,” Bernthal said. “She carries a lot of responsibility on the attacking side of the ball too.

It’s nice that we got her at a point where she is really

Daily News’ guide to Family Weekend athletic events

It’s Family Weekend, and Ball State Athletics will be in full swing this weekend from the tennis courts to Scheumann Stadium. Here’s who will be in action this weekend and why you may want to stop by.

Friday Soccer vs. Toledo Time: 5 p.m.

Place: Briner Sports Complex, just north of Scheumann Stadium Tickets: Free admission Why you should watch: Soccer opens up its conference schedule at home looking for its third MAC regular season title in four seasons. The Cardinals will be playing with a chip on their shoulder as the Rockets were the team that eliminated them from the MAC tournament last season. The team is coming off a 3-1 win over Omaha Sept.7.

Women’s Tennis Hidden Dual Time: Friday through Sunday Place: Tennis courts, located by the duck pond on the north side of campus Tickets: Free admission Why you should watch: Ball State Women’s Tennis kicks off its 2018 fall season after another successful run last year. Going 11-11 last season, the Cardinals return seven players to the roster as they face the likes of various foes from around the nation.

Saturday Football vs. Western Kentucky Time: 3 p.m.

Place: Scheumann Stadium in Muncie Tickets: $15-25 (Students free with ID)

Why you should watch: After taking No. 8 Notre Dame down to the wire and falling to Indiana, Ball State Football is looking to get back on track at home. Last time the Cardinals were at home, they blew out Central Connecticut State, 42-6 while setting the school record in total yardage. The Hilltoppers are coming off a close loss to Louisville, only losing by three.

Sunday Soccer vs. Bowling Green Time: 2 p.m.

Place: Briner Sports Complex, just north of Scheumann Stadium Tickets: Free admission Why you should watch: Capping off your weekend, head back to Briner Sports Complex to see soccer take on another conference rival in Bowling Green. This is the first time since 2016 the Cardinals have squared off against the Falcons. The Cardinals won the last meeting, 2-1. The Falcons are coming off a double-overtime tie to Ohio State, 1-1.

A few helpful tips for this weekend: If you are still looking for tickets to the football game, call 888-BSUTICKET or stop by the Stoops Buick/GMC Ticket Center inside Worthen Arena. Tickets can also be purchased online at Ball State Athletics.

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She brings experience, maturity and has a confidence that is great for our team. She plays well with other people and looks to set teammates up as well. Those are all things she did with team Mexico.”

- STEPHANIE BERNTHAL, Field hockey head coach adjusted and she can carry more of a leadership role.”

Ball State Field Hockey is currently 0-7, meaning the underdog narrative will be consistent for the team for the remainder of the season. This is a situation Caloca is familiar with. The 2017 Pan American Cup required her to play against Team USA, Brazil, Canada and Uruguay. Mexico was able to gain one win, that being against Brazil.

“They were an underdog team against the other national teams they played,” Bernthal said. “She is so fearless. She would go toe-to-toe with some of the really strong Pan American teams like Argentina, and she was the go-to.”

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Ball State fans yell for T-shirts in the fourth quarter during the Cardinals’ game against Tennessee Tech Sept. 16, 2017, at Scheumann Stadium. Ball State won 28-13 on Family Weekend.

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Unspoken

Suicide has a face Demi Lawrence is a sophomore journalism news major and writes “Unspoken” for The Daily News. Her views do not necessarily agree with those of the newspaper. Write to Demi at dnlawrence@bsu.edu.

Editor’s Note: This article discusses topics such as suicide, depression and mental illness.

Suicide is something that is talked about so often in today’s society but never seems like it can be talked DEMI about enough. We know LAWRENCE suicide is a very sad and Columnist, serious problem. We know Unspoken that it is an issue that plagues our nation and world.

Depression and suicidal thoughts do not see age, race, sexual orientation, ethnicity or gender – it can affect any person.

September is National Suicide Prevention Month. Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the U.S., according to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP).

Around 45,000 Americans die annually by suicide. That is an average of 123 deaths per day.

I have struggled with my mental health several times over the course of my life, but nothing so serious to where it left a lasting impact on me. Maybe I’d get blue for a few weeks, but I always bounce back.

I was one of those people who never understood the numbers or the sometimes fatal issue. It had never directly affected me.

Then I got the text.

On Jan. 11, 2018, my best friend attempted suicide.

She simply sent me a selfie that night in her hospital bed, her lifeless eyes looking

off at something in the pale, white room she laid in. Her black hair in a tangled mess on her head. There was no text attached, just the photo on my phone screen. I didn’t need words to explain what had happened. I knew.

Thankfully, she survived. But that was the moment it got real for me.

It became all too clear that suicide is a dynamic issue, a problem that cannot be fixed overnight. It requires meticulous attention, research and patience.

I think it’s hard for any of us to understand the numbers and this often fatal issue unless it directly affects us. The numbers are just symbols in a book, on a screen or words you hear in conversation.

In 2016, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that suicide is the second leading cause of death for 15 to 34 year olds.

But those numbers are just that. It doesn’t fully manifest with us. It’s not in front of us. We see and comprehend these statistics, but we don’t see the physicality of the real people suffering in these mere numbers and symbols.

I understand the numbers now; they are no longer just statistics to me.

They are a pair of tired eyes in an off-white hospital gown. They are fake smiles and salty tears against tired skin. They’ve manifested into someone I care about.

Suicide is not just an action or a problem that plagues our society.

Suicide is a person.

Suicide has a smile like us. Suicide walks to class like us. Suicide reads this story like us.

The best thing we can do for those struggling is offer a helping hand.

Don’t just tell someone you’re there for them, actually be there. Don’t let them pour

their heart out about the monsters inside their head just to say, “Dang, that sucks.”

Listen to them when they say they are not OK. Depression often falls hand-in-hand with suicide, so we must address the chemical imbalances, triggers and warning signs as well.

In an interview with Everyday Health, Dr. Paula Clayton, AFSP medical director, said that 60 percent of those who die by suicide have “major depression.”

It’s no longer about “being there” for someone or telling them to “just cheer up,” it’s so much more than that.

Do your research on the signs of suicide.

Some of the warning signs displayed in suicidal individuals include: • Talking about suicide or not having a reason to live • Withdrawal and isolation from family and friends • Increase in alcohol and drug use • Giving away prized possessions • Excessive or minimal sleep • Changes in mood and increased irritability Don’t let the numbers become a reality.

Take care of yourself and your friends.

Stop and evaluate your mental stability every so often. Be honest with yourself and those closest to you.

Above all, remember that it is OK to not be OK. For additional information about suicide prevention or to speak with someone confidentially, contact the Ball State Counseling Center at 765-285-1736, National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255 or the Crisis Text Line at 741-741. Both hotlines provide free, anonymous support 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

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Safe places

If we can no longer seek comfort in our homes, then where can we feel safe?

Tierra Harris is a freshman journalism and sociology major and writes “Tierra Talks” for The TIERRA Daily News.

HARRIS Her views do Columnist, not necessarily Tierra Talks agree with those of the newspaper. Write to Tierra at tmharris@bsu.edu Growing up, I always felt like everyone had a safe place.

I remember running into my bedroom after a long, stressful day in elementary school and just being able to wind down.

I’d kick my feet up, turn on an episode of whatever was popular at the time and just relax without any possible threat in mind.

Nobody could hurt me and nobody would hurt me. I was in my safe place, after all.

But after the murder of 26-year-old Botham Jean, I’ve realized that the world really doesn’t have “safe places” anymore.

Now before this story turns into a racial standoff, I’d like to clarify that this isn’t one of those pieces. I’m not going to sit here and rant about the injustice that the black community has faced, because that’s only a fraction of the problem. Whether this case revolves around matters of black versus white, or men versus women, isn’t the purpose of this.

It’s about justice. It’s about what’s right or wrong.

And Dallas police officer Amber Guyger, just like an other citizen, should not be subject to any special treatment after killing a man who was in

the comfort of his own home on Sept. 6.

According to Guyger’s account, after mistakenly going to Jean’s apartment – an entire floor above her own – she pushed the “slightly ajar” door open. Upon entering and seeing what she thought was an intruder in her apartment, she shot Jean. He later died at Baylor University Medical Center.

Within hours of Jean’s death, his story hit social media by storm.

Rallies took place soon after Jean’s death and resulted in a stir of controversy on whether or not the Dallas Police Department was handling the investigation accordingly.

With the arrival of 10.4 grams of marijuana found in Jean’s apartment and a search warrant put into place, according to Associated Press, Lee Merritt, Jean’s family’s attorney, said that investigators “immediately began looking to smear [Jean].”

After reading dozens of articles and watching interviews, the narrative

behind what truly happened is constantly changing.

Yes, Guyger had just finished working a 15-hour shift, so there’s no doubt that she was probably exhausted.

That, I understand.

But there are aspects of this case that I just can’t wrap my head around.

Did she not see the red doormat, different furniture, pictures and overall layout of Jean’s apartment in comparison to hers? Why, on the day of Jean’s funeral, did evidence pertaining to Jean possibly having possession of marijuana become part of the case, along with the appearance of a search warrant? Why is Guyger still on administrative leave, and not fired?

All we have are unanswered questions and another dead man.

At this point, all I can do is hope.

I hope that Guyger doesn’t receive any special treatment during her trial. Whether it be because she is a white woman or a police officer.

I hope that Jean’s family

develops the ability to move forward. Whether it be with the empathy of citizens across the nation or by justice in the courtroom.

And I hope this situation doesn’t create even more conflict between black and white communities going forward. With the rise of cases relating to police brutality being reported on, the immediate reactions toward a situation like this may be seen as just another incident of white on black crime. Together, we have to understand Jean’s death is more than that.

As I realize the repercussions of this case on society, I can’t help but mourn the loss of safe places for people who need them most.

That child who never had a care in the world deserves to live through each and every one of us, and Guyger or any other authority figure, should never stand between.

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LAUGHING through history After 17 seasons of men at the desk, junior Megan Barry will kick off the 18th season as the first female host of the late night comedy talk show.

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29th Annual Tenderness Tour In 1989, Richard Propes began his first Tenderness Tour to help him work through “a thousand miles of anger.” Since then, he has exceeded 5,000 miles in his wheelchair and raised more than $500,000. The scholarship fund he started this year helps send one student with physical disabilities to the Erskine-Green Training Institute. 18

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Nicole Thomas Assistant Features Editor Throughout its history, BSU Tonight has had few women within its organization. But this year, Ball State’s late night comedy talk show will make history with junior Megan Barry as their first female host.

“A lot of times my freshman year, I was the only woman in the room,” Barry said.

“We need[ed] to fix this. We need[ed] to have more women on our writers staff. We need[ed] to have more women on our talent pool and that was a genuine effort this year.”

Barry joined BSU Tonight her freshman year as a part of the show’s talent pool, acting in sketches. After she was elected as PR director on the executive board her sophomore year, Barry said she became “dead set” on becoming the host for the upcoming season.

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‘A thousand miles of anger’

Richard Propes has traveled more than 5,000 miles in his wheelchair throughout his 29 annual Tenderness Tours.

Adam Pannel Reporter For abuse and disability activist Richard Propes, hope and love are worth spreading no matter the distance.

Propes recently finished his 29th annual 100-mile Tenderness Tour in a wheelchair in Muncie to help raise awareness for victims of abuse and empower those with physical disabilities — a journey he began in 1989 to escape the series of tragedies he suffered.

Two years before his first Tenderness Tour, Propes lost both his legs to a bone infection, his wife died by suicide and his newborn child died under undetermined circumstances.

This series of tragedies left Propes with “a thousand miles of anger” to work through.

Starting in 1989, Propes left Indianapolis with $20 in his pocket, a backpack on his wheelchair and a few press releases to let people know he was starting these Tenderness Tours.

“I traveled alone, and it was at a point in my life when I had kind of given up,” Propes said.

“I just kind of felt like I needed to find out if there were good people in the world.”

Propes travelled 1,000 miles in 41 days for his first tour while raising money for Prevent Child Abuse Indiana, an organization he chose to support as a sexual abuse survivor.

Over the course of his journey, Propes always had food, water and a place to stay.

People offered him “kindness after kindness” to see him safely on his way.

“I thought that I would fail, and I would find out that people were kind of the evildoers that I thought they were, and boy, was I proven wrong,” Propes said. “I think the reason that I keep doing the tour is that on that tour… I learned

that there is a lot of hope, and I think that once you experience hope on a really grand level, you can’t not share it.”

Propes’ life began to turn around when he came back from the first tour. People told him he couldn’t work and had to live on disability because of his leg amputations and his spina bifida, a birth defect affecting the spinal cord.

However, Propes sought to prove them wrong. A former Martin University student, Propes returned to college and graduated at the top of his class. The day after graduation, he found a job.

Now, Propes works for the Governor’s Vocational Rehabilitation Services Commission to lower unemployment among those with disabilities.

Propes hopes to use the money raised for this year’s Tenderness Tour to fund a $500 annual scholarship awarded in October. The scholarship will help send a student with a physical disability to the Erskine-Green Training Institute in Muncie to provide them with the skills needed to succeed in the workforce.

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“I’ve never been that confident about something in my life,” Barry said. “There’s no reason why we shouldn’t have a female host.”

After an audition and interview process at the end of the Spring 2018 semester, the executive board unanimously decided Barry would be the next host of BSU Tonight.

As the first female host, Barry said she feels the pressure “that’s put on every female comedian.”

“If you’re not funny enough, it’s like women don’t deserve to be funny,” Barry said. “I don’t want this to go down in flames and then have another woman audition and her not get her shot because this didn’t go well.”

Junior Ben Barry, BSU Tonight’s head writer, met Megan during a dry run rehearsal in 2016. Ben said he was “elated” when he found out Megan would be the host for season 18 of BSU Tonight.

“Having a female host after 17 seasons of men at the desk is really cool,” Ben said. “I just felt happy to be a part of something that’s taking advantage of the talent we have available [and] giving women more of a voice in comedy, which I just think is something that is really lacking these days.”

Having a female host after 17 seasons of men at the desk is really cool.”

- JUNIOR BEN BARRY, BSU Tonight’s head writer Since joining the BSU Tonight’s executive board, Megan, Ben and the rest of the team agreed they needed to make a change in order to get more women involved in the production of the show.

“It’s still part of a greater effort of our [executive] board over the past couple years realizing there’s a gender problem in the telecommunications industry,” Megan said.

“In late night comedy, sketch comedy it’s all men…. You’ve got to think about women in all capacities. Women are also in sketch comedy.”

By having more women involved in BSU Tonight in the talent pool, writers staff and crew, Megan said she believes the comedy show will appeal to a wider audience as its comedy will cater to not only men but women, as well.

“If you have something written by a man, it’s written from his perspective. If you have something acted by a man, it’s from his perspective,” Megan said.

As an organization, Megan said BSU Tonight revolves around “the student experience” as students “can use industry standard equipment and really learn what it’s like to film on a live-totape TV set.” By getting involved, both men and women can have more hands-on opportunities in their field. “[BSU Tonight] is a great way to kind of

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get your hands dirty [and] get involved with something that maybe you’ve never done before,” Ben said. “If [there is] somebody who’s never picked up a camera in their lives but really wants to become a videographer, BSU Tonight is the place to do it because there aren’t a lot of other organizations that allow you to kind of just take a camera and go nuts with it.”

For this season, Megan said her goals include bringing a friendly face to BSU Tonight with her hosting style as well as having more interaction with the studio audience.

After graduating, Megan plans to go into entertainment public relations, where her practical experience in the TV and entertainment industry with BSU Tonight will benefit her.

Since being involved in BSU Tonight, Megan said she has become close with many members, especially those on the executive board who she said are “some of [her] best friends,” as they all “joined at similar times” and “really wanted to better the organization.”

“She’s one of my best friends in the show,” Ben said. “It’s excellent getting to share something that I love with somebody who has grown really close to me over the years, and I think the show has been really what’s brought us together…The show will always be something that we look back on with fondness as the catalyst to our friendship.”

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‘Meet the Chefs Brunch’ returns for Family Weekend

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Tier Morrow Features Editor Imagine a giant cheese wheel, an ice sculpture and flashy signs with the faces of the chefs who are preparing both the classics and “nouveaux” brunch options.

Now imagine more than 1,000 people in Noyer Centre waiting to taste these dishes.

That’s how DJ Cleveland, marketing and communications specialist for Ball State Dining, and chef Matt Hunter described this year’s “Meet the Chefs Brunch” for Family Weekend.

“We really want to have fun with Family Weekend this year, especially since it is Ball State’s centennial,” Cleveland said. “We want the experience for students and their families to be memorable. We want it to feel like home because it’s brunch, but also feel artsy, which is why we got the cheese wheel.”

In the past, Ball State dining hosted a brunch during Family Weekend every year, but Cleveland said it has fizzled out over the last few years.

During a brainstorming session, executive dining staff and chefs decided brunch was one event they wished had continued, so it was added to the list of Family Weekend events.

“With this being the centennial year, it seemed like bringing back a fall favorite would play in well and help us remember our past, while still

putting out a current style of brunch,” Cleveland said. “We also have both new and previous chefs on our team whose skills we want to showcase, and the brunch is a great outlet for that.”

There will be five chefs from across campus gathered in Noyer Centre, each creating a dish that displays their personal strengths: • Chef James Dowless from Woodworth Commons, making linguine with a homemade alfredo sauce • Chef Shannon Eastes from LaFollette Square, making waffles and ice cream sundaes • Chef Allen White from Noyer Centre, making carved ham, spinach and fontina bread pudding • Chef Stepfanie Miller from Elliott Dining, making yogurt parfaits • Chef Matt Hunter from Student Center Tally, making smoked salmon with peach vinaigrette.

For Hunter, this will mark both his first Family Weekend and his first brunch on campus.

“I’m looking forward to really seeing how the event works and all of the people I’ve been told are going to be there,” Hunter said. “The other chefs have told me a few horror stories about the amount of people, and I kind of want to see how it goes down and how it’s going to work.”

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• Hard liquor and kegs are prohibited.

• Threatening or inconsiderate behavior will not be tolerated.

• Amplification equipment (music and DJs) are not allowed.

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Indiana Museums offer free admission to celebrate Museum Day

Cosmic Bowling The National Model Aviation Museum: Academy of Model Aeronautics will offer free admission Sept. 22, 2018, in Muncie. It is the only local museum participating in the celebration of Museum Day. MADELINE GROSH, DN For Ball State students and their families, this weekend is Family Weekend, but for museums across the country, it’s Museum Day. To help celebrate, more than 25 museums throughout Indiana will offer free admission on Saturday.

There is a full list of museums on the Smithsonian’s website, as well as links to get free tickets. Here are a few museums close to Muncie participating in Museum Day:

National Model Aviation Museum At the National Model Aviation Museum, guests can explore the AMA Model Aviation Hall of Fame established in 1969 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Hall of Fame includes men and women who have helped make “significant contributions to the sport of aeromodeling.” The museum also gives the full history of accomplishments and missions that have happened in the field of aeromodeling.

Guests can see anything from model airplanes to space suits when they take their first tour.

Conner Prairie Conner Prairie is an interactive, outdoor museum that allows guests to step back in time into the life of those who lived 150 years ago in Prairietown.

There are also exhibits focused on the Civil War, Indian Camps and William Conner’s House. Conner Prairie is located in Fishers, Indiana, and is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Indiana State Museum

For the first time ever at the Indiana State Museum, the International Violin Competition of Indianapolis will be incorporated into an exhibit

from Aug. 25 to Nov. 11. Guests will also get to enjoy the Hoosier Art Salon exhibition which is now in its 94th year at the museum, among dozens of other historical displays. Covering three stories, the museum tells the history of the Hoosier state and shows the new additions over the years. The Indiana State Museum in Indianapolis is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Seiberling Mansion and Howard County Museum The Seiberling Mansion and Howard County Museum was created in 1971 as a new home for the Howard County Museum that was originally in the Carnegie Library. The museum includes the Howard County Hall of Legends, historic photos dating back to Indiana’s centennial in 1916 and artifacts collected throughout Howard County’s history. The museum is open from 1-4 p.m. in Kokomo, Indiana.

Museum of Miniature Houses & Other Collections The Museum of Miniature Houses & Other Collections features large exhibits from small perspectives including their most recent special exhibit, The Extraordinary Sahlberg House.

This display shows an elaborate miniature house which stands only 49 inches tall. Additionally, the museum features its permanent exhibit which includes children’s doll houses and vignettes. The museum is located in Carmel, Indiana, and is open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Continued from Page 18 Originally, Propes hoped to raise enough money to fund the scholarship for the next ten years, but he surpassed his fundraising goals and can now fund the program for the next 12 years.

For Tenderness Tour volunteer Anne Burget, Propes’ charitable success, despite his disabilities, should encourage everyone to change the world and aid other people in need.

“I guess this tour might raise awareness about how empowered we can be if we choose to be, to just do something,” Burget said.

In total, Propes has travelled more than 5,000 miles and raised about $500,000 for charity through the annual Tenderness Tour event.

Propes has travelled to Chicago, Cincinnati and all over Indiana to raise money for the event, but one day he hopes to take his wheelchair to the road and travel across the United States to improve the quality of life for those with physical disabilities and raise awareness for victims of abuse.

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In order to prepare the 800 2-ounce servings of salmon in time for the brunch on Sunday, Hunter started smoking the first batch Wednesday.

Hunter said he got the idea to make salmon from Jason Reynolds, the general manager of Woodworth Dining, during a committee planning meeting. He also added that this will be his first time smoking salmon.

“No matter how much planning you do or how much you try and prepare for an event this big, it is always a challenge,” Hunter said. “There will always be something that doesn’t go the way you think that you have to work around.”

During the planning sessions, there was debate about where to host the event, and logistically, Cleveland said the Noyer Centre seemed the best fit because each chef could work at their own station. Also, because the Noyer Complex is next to a parking garage, it is more accessible for families who are not walking.

“We are looking forward to this event because it allows our chefs to collaborate together on a large meal and offer meal options that are not always available,” Cleveland said. “It is our chance to showcase our chefs’ talents out in the open and put on an exciting event for students and their families.”

In an attempt to make the meal affordable for all families, Cleveland said adult meals will cost $8.60 with tax and children’s meals will cost $4.30 with tax. Any students with meal plans can also use their swipes to pay for themselves and two guests.

“Enjoying meals together is part of being a family; however, many of us eschew the dinner table for eating out,” Cleveland said. “In that sense, we want to provide a meal for all the different families and friends to come together and celebrate.”

The brunch will run from 9 a.m. until noon, and Cleveland said families can come and go as they please.

“For us chefs, the people are like a double-edged sword,” Hunter said. “They’re exciting to see as well as frightening to see, but it should be a good time just seeing their faces and being able to interact with everyone on a personal level.”

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