Issue 15

NYMPHAI / P. 10 STYLES OF TORONTO / P. 16 FLOAT HOUSING / P. 20 WHEREVER YOUR HEART DESIRES / P. 24 AVERSION / P. 30 UKIYO / P. 34 STREAMS OF LIGHT / P. 40

THE PRIMARY COLLECTION - NYTHSA / P. 46 THE TREE BOOKSTORE / P. 52 WITHIN REACH / P. 58 ETÉREA AMAZÓNICA / P. 64

ANNEX CO-LIVING / P. 68 GROWING PAINS / P. 74

FASHION PHOTOGRAPHY DESIGN

Editorial Admin EDITOR IN CHIEF Emily Bartosiewicz

PUBLISHER Zerlina Lac

MANAGING EDITOR Abigail Chevalier

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Alexander La

COPY EDITOR Lannii Pettiford

ADMIN ASSISTANT Sabrina Yussuf

PHOTOGRAPHY EDITOR Molly Steels

EVENTS MANAGER Lois Oginni

INTERIOR DESIGN EDITOR Katie Regis FASHION EDITOR Elham Mrihosseini

EVENTS COORDINATOR Morgan Patterson PARTNERSHIPS MANAGER Romy Arsenault

CONTENT CREATOR Aisling Gogan

DISTRIBUTION MANAGER Jenny Bang

CONTENT CREATOR Maya Fettes

PUBLIC RELATIONS COORDINATOR Megan Ebreo

CONTENT CREATOR Sydney Russo

MARKETING MANAGER Amanda Tran

CONTENT CREATOR Joseph Gleasure

MARKETING STRATEGIST Miri Kang

CONTENT CREATOR Tamia James

MARKETING CREATIVE PRODUCER Kathleen Burgess

Art Incoming ART DIRECTOR Bren Robinson

EDITOR IN CHIEF Abigail Chevalier

PRE-PRESS MANAGER Winnie Lee

MANAGING EDITOR Aisling Gogan

GRAPHIC DESIGNER Anita Chen

CONTENT CREATOR Peyton Mott

GRAPHIC DESIGNER Claire Cambridge

CONTENT CREATOR Shira Alter

GRAPHIC DESIGNER Manuel Hariman

MASTHEAD

Editors’ Letters

EDITORS’ LETTERS

THERE IS BOTH A GREAT ANXIETY AND A GREAT COMFORT IN KNOWING THAT THINGS CAN NEVER BE THE SAME AGAIN.

CHANGE IS A PART OF GROWTH THAT CAN INTRODUCE MANY CHALLENGES BUT WILL, IN TURN, MAKE US MORE RESILIENT.

We are in a much different world today than we were in yesterday and naturally, the unknown will always be unsettling. However, a level of comfort kicks in when we begin to grasp the idea that the new era we are entering is one in which we continue to do better.

The possibilities to rebuild a bright future truly are endless and by that same stream of thinking, the unknown is equally exciting as it is frightening.

As we face the current transition back into a somewhat familiar routine, we return as changed people. With a year of reflection behind us, we are finally regaining the ability to connect, explore, and share experiences once again.

Personally, I see a hopefulness. It’s scattered throughout the work presented in this issue, in the work ethic and morale of the RAD team, and in the constant movement being made in our society. If anything, this past year has shown our population’s resilience and our ability to fight with tenacity for the things we truly believe in. There have been some dark and challenging days over this year, but seeing firsthand our community instinct to constantly expand and improve has been inspiring. Perhaps we really do thrive out of hardship.

This hopefulness translates perfectly into my sentiments as I leave RAD behind and welcome the new team. I see a newfound optimism here now – a brilliant group full of talent and enthusiasm – and I am so excited to see where the ambitions of next year will take RAD.

RAD has reflected on discussions from the last year and displays growth throughout the content we publish from our team and community. As we look forward to the year ahead, we will continue to see changes to RAD’s platform. With many new additions to our team, we have new voices to share and talent to showcase. We want to reach more students and expand our audience through Toronto and other cities to develop the publication. I am eagerly anticipating the introduction of a website rebrand that will surely take RAD’s online presence to new levels by having our content accessible worldwide. Furthermore, by continuing to improve our quality of work, we push students creatively and technically to show us their best work, making each issue better than the last.

I look forward to seeing how RAD continues to adapt to this ever changing society and how that will be reflected in the content we produce. The privilege to not only help guide but to learn alongside this incredible team of individuals is truly a life-changing experience.

EDITORS’ LETTERS

All the complexity.

None of the alcohol.

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Table of Contents 10.

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Cassie Ton

Amy Vaz

NYMPHAI

AVERSION

Photography

Fashion

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Nathan Lau

Laura Trinchini

Fashion

Interior Design

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Isabelle Yi

Patricia Daszkowski

STYLES OF TORONTO

FLOAT HOUSING

UKIYO

STREAMS OF LIGHT

Interior Design

Photography

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Jennifer Qu

Ashtyn Williams

WHEREVER YOUR HEART DESIRES

THE PRIMARY COLLECTION - NYTHSA

Photography

Fashion

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Shuning Xie

Nicolas Burbano Diaz

THE TREE BOOKSTORE

ANNEX CO-LIVING

Interior Design

Interior Design

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74.

Noah Nicholson

Amanda Tran

WITHIN REACH

GROWING PAINS

Photography

RAD Original

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Hyla Golden Del Castillo

ETÉREA AMAZÓNICA Fashion

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Cassie Ton

NYMPHAI Cassie Ton is a 4th-year Creative Industries student at X University. She adores the fashion scene and recently found interest in working as an art director after joining a workshop. As an international student from Vietnam and a freelancer, she hopes to bring more inclusivity into the Vietnamese fashion field.

CONTRIBUTORS PHOTOGRAPHY: DUY ANH PHAN MUA: MAI ANH NGUYEN STYLIST: ANAEL DOMINGO MODEL: MINH NGUYEN

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NYMPHAI / PHOTOGRAPHY

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CASSIE TON

NYMPHAI / PHOTOGRAPHY

ARTIST STATEMENT

Inspired by the Nymph, a magical and mythological being of nature imagined as the beautiful fae inhabiting rivers, forests, and Earth’s other wonders, Nymphai admires the beauty of androgynous features.

Nymphs are generally regarded as personifications of nature and are typically tied to a specific place or landform.

NYMPHAI / PHOTOGRAPHY

Nathan Lau

STYLES OF TORONTO Nathan Lau is a Chinese-Canadian Director based in Toronto, Ontario. While studying Fashion Communications at X University, Nathan has developed a background in analog photography, styling, and creative direction. From fashion editorials to music videos, he has aimed to bring a new flare to the arts in the city of Toronto. Nathan’s main focus is to further develop the Asian Artistic Community in Canada and continue to create art, no matter the medium.

CONTRIBUTORS CREATIVE DIRECTOR, PHOTOGRAPHER, STYLIST: NATHAN LAU ASSISTANT: JOHN DELANTE PA: CORY PITMAN, MITCHELL JANSMAN MODELS: BADHATU M, SARAH R, TRISTAN L, DANNY S, STEFANI K, JACK I, PARKER M

NATHAN LAU

STYLES OF TORONTO / FASHION

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ARTIST STATEMENT From Roncesvalles to The Beaches, Toronto’s style has always had a diverse catalog. With that in mind, I asked 7 friends that live in the city to come dressed, however they like. From upcycled to designer, they displayed the many styles that Toronto has to offer.

STYLES OF TORONTO / FASHION

STYLES OF TORONTO / FASHION

Isabelle Yi

FLOAT HOUSING Isabelle Yi is a designer based in Toronto, Ontario.

In her four years of study at X University School of Interior Design, she has honed her passion in 3D design and animation with the goal of bridging the natural and digital realms. Much of her work is heavily influenced by her deep appreciation for biomimetic design, as well as the core teachings and values found in nature. She’s exploring the world of illustration, focusing on set design and surrealism.

@YIIIISABELLE ISABELLE.YI9@GMAIL.COM

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FLOAT HOUSING / INTERIOR DESIGN

ISABELLE YI

ARTIST STATEMENT FLOAT HOUSING / INTERIOR DESIGN

FLOAT Housing is a model for co-living in a post-pandemic era: a residency physically following the ‘stay in your own bubble’ protocol. As our physical and mental aspects of life have become more disconnected, this project speculates the idea of what it means to inhabit transparently with the aim of creating stronger bonds between inhabitants and stronger connections to their surroundings. This form of housing questions our understanding of public versus private spaces as well as the relationship between the individual and the environment.

FLOAT HOUSING / INTERIOR DESIGN

Jennifer Qu

WHEREVER YOUR HEART DESIRES Jennifer Qu is a Chinese-Canadian photographer based in Toronto, Canada. Working with digital mediums, she has explored many themes related to the family archive, the Chinese-Canadian diaspora, and her cultural heritage. She enjoys storytelling and being able to encapsulate a tone or atmosphere in her body of work.

@JENN.QU JENNIFER.QU@HOTMAIL.COM

JENNIFER QU

WHEREVER YOUR HEART DESIRES / PHOTOGRAPHY

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ARTIST STATEMENT Wherever Your Heart Desires is a project that portrays the relationships between my parents. After dating for only one month, my dad proposed and my mom said yes. They were madly in love and this unconventional love story ended up lasting for the better. What started as a passionate love story unfolded into a lifelong commitment for a simple and peaceful partnership. This project consists of three symbolic still lifes, each containing portraits and objects that relate to the time of the image. Alongside each still life, there are three photoshopped portraits. These portraits are inspired by Japanese artist Chino Otsuka and her style of photo-editing.

WHEREVER YOUR HEART DESIRES / PHOTOGRAPHY

WHEREVER YOUR HEART DESIRES / PHOTOGRAPHY

WHEREVER YOUR HEART DESIRES / PHOTOGRAPHY

Amy Vaz

AVERSION Amy Vaz is a recent graduate of X University’s School of Fashion, with a Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design. She specializes in evening wear with an interest in couture embellishing and construction techniques. While at school, she further sharpened her skills in design theory and construction, finding herself drawn toward surface design and textile development. Amy started practicing design and construction at an early age, learning from her grandmother and developing her style through constant sketching. Through her various art and design classes in high school, she was able to participate a student exhibition at the Textile Museum of Canada in 2015. Amy now works at one of Toronto’s most prominent bridal boutiques and spends her off days creating custom clothing and up-cycling vintage pieces.

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AVERSION / FASHION

AMY VAZ

ARTIST STATEMENT The concept of this collection explores “phobia” Phobia is a word derived from the Greek word Phobos, meaning “fear, terror, the object of fear or terror”. Psychologically speaking, a phobia is an irrational fear of things, both tangible and intangible.

Phobias have a way of interfering with how a person desires to live their own life, whether they be specific or broad. Having a phobia often means experiencing distress concerning a certain problem and living with one of the most common anxiety disorders. Phobias are both personal and impersonal, specific and broad.

The name of the collection is AVersion, which is another word for fear or phobia.

“Aversion” is taken from the Latin aversus, which means “turned away, hostile”.

The garments aim to create a physical, wearable form for concepts that are intangible as both fashion and art. Each look has its associated phobia, which directly affects the construction, fabrication, and overall finished look. The goal is to explore why some things are feared, what they are associated with, and to create a visually appealing collection of looks while remaining true to the theme.

AVersion aims to turn what one fears into something appealing to the eye.

AVERSION / FASHION

ARTIST STATEMENT

AVERSION / FASHION

Laura Trinchini

UKIYO Laura Trinchini’s zeal for design lies in the creative process of seeking innovative solutions for human experiences. For Laura, the beauty of interior design exists in the interaction between raw, transformed materials and the evocative, emotional response the outcome provides. Experiential design that rebuilds emotion through the integration of space, tactility, and movement, is a primary focus of hers across each project. This vision has allowed her to complete various projects in hospitality, corporate, retail, and exhibition settings. She discovers transformative solutions all around her and aims to project them into her own work in a way that resonates with others. Her work has been inspired by the exposure to different elements that ultimately seek to enrich the lives of others.

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LAURA TRINCHINI

UKIYO / INTERIOR DESIGN

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UKIYO / INTERIOR DESIGN

ARTIST STATEMENT What is a sacred space? By definition, the term exists across many genres as a ‘focusing lens’.

Carried from purpose to execution, design creates environments that bend the boundaries of interior properties, to inevitably develop a place parallel to a sacred reality This project imparts the concept of healing to those who need it most. In close proximity to some of Toronto’s top hospitals and frontline workers of the COVID-19 pandemic, the ‘‘Wellness Centre’’ is divided across four floors that contribute to the cleansing of one’s mind, body, and soul. Through actions such as light therapy, yoga, art therapy, and meditation, patrons are guided through an intrinsic setting, lending the definition of ‘centric’, to the introspective nature of meditation.

Complete with circular motifs, the journey across each floor is entirely unique, serving as the anchor of the design concept. Developed as a program meant to work alongside hospital staff and programming, Ukiyo creates a lasting experience of connectivity across all measures of sacred action and healing.

UKIYO / INTERIOR DESIGN

TITLE OF THE PIECE / DISCIPLINE

UKIYO / INTERIOR DESIGN

STREAMS Patricia Daszkowski OF LIGHT Patricia Daszkowski is a Polish-Canadian multidisciplinary artist based in Toronto, Ontario.

Her areas of focus range from graphic design to visual effects. She is influenced by cinematography, narrative, and photography created through the female gaze. Patricia is currently in her final year studying in the Image Arts program at X University with a specialization in Photography and a minor in French.

CONTRIBUTORS MODEL: LUKE AVOLEDO HAIR STYLIST: ANTONIA STANLEY STYLIST: EMILIA IDIENS MUA: LATEISHA GRANT LIGHTING ASSISTANTS: ZEPHRA NAVARRO & SOFIA GUEVARA

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STREAMS OF LIGHT / PHOTOGRAPHY

@PATRICIA.DASZ PATRICIA.DASZKOWSKI@RYERSON.CA PATRICIA-DASZ.FORMAT.COM

PATRICIA DASZKOWSKI

ARTIST STATEMENT

STREAMS OF LIGHT / PHOTOGRAPHY

Streams of Light is a small editorial series that depicts expression and movement with a 70’s, disco-themed creative approach. Through the use and experimentation with shutter, textures, lighting, and movement, Streams of Light showcases the subject’s movements and how lighting can shape and capture the subject’s presence and aura. It is an exploration of how shaping light can change the atmosphere and tone of a photo.

STREAMS OF LIGHT / PHOTOGRAPHY

STREAMS OF LIGHT / PHOTOGRAPHY

Ashtyn Williams

THE PRIMARY COLLECTION - NYTHSA Ashtyn Williams is a Toronto-based creative who currently studies Fashion Communication at X University. Through NYTHSA, she seeks to use her art as emblems to bring light, color, and joy to whoever chooses to wear them.

CONTRIBUTORS: CREATIVE DIRECTOR, PHOTOGRAPHER, STYLIST, GARMENT DESIGNER: ASHTYN WILLIAMS MODEL: MELANIE CHAO MODEL: MAXIME CHERCOVER

ASHTYN WILLIAMS

NYTHSA / FASHION

@NYTHSA.JEWELS SHOP@NYTHSA.COM NYTHSA.COM

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NYTHSA / FASHION

ARTIST

NYTHSA / FASHION

STATEMENT NYTHSA is an independent jewelry shop with an ensemble of handmade pieces. The Primary Collection is made up of unique waist chains and necklaces that feature thoughtfully sourced freshwater pearls, topaz, quartz, and jade beads.

NYTHSA / FASHION

Shuning Xie

THE TREE BOOKSTORE Shuning Xie is a designer from China, now living in Toronto, Canada. Shuning is a third-year student majoring in Interior Design at X University. Before studying interior design, Shuning learned and practiced illustration which has inspired many of their designs. The lines and colors in their work are as dynamic as the architecture, full of life and vitality.

@XI_XIE_2019 XIEL980413@GMAIL.COM

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THE TREE BOOKSTORE / INTERIOR DESIGN

SHUNING XIE

ARTIST STATEMENT

I want to dedicate this work to my father. The curves in this work are extracted from my architectural design and embody the curves of different forms in the building. In this case, I wanted to design a curve-oriented bookstore, emphasizing the peculiarity of reading in unconventional spaces.

These curves represent the transition of time, from childhood to youth, middle age to old age.

THE TREE BOOKSTORE / INTERIOR DESIGN

TITLE OF THE PIECE / DISCIPLINE

THE TREE BOOKSTORE / INTERIOR DESIGN

TITLE OF THE PIECE / DISCIPLINE

Noah Nicholson

WITHIN REACH Noah Nicholson is an aspiring filmmaker and photographer attending X University for the Film Studies program. While interested in fashion and visual art, Noah is ultimately fascinated by communicating a feeling.

Although he falls under both filmmaker and photographer, his true passion is storytelling.

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NOAH NICHOLSON

WITHIN REACH / PHOTOGRAPHY

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ARTIST STATEMENT

For this series, it was less about the content itself and more about getting outside and shooting whatever I could. Over the summer, I’ve been gaining a lot of inspiration from fashion photography and commercial work from companies like Jil Sander. Their content is less about the model and more about the apparel and setting. They are content with covering one’s face or taking a picture of one’s back. In this series, many of these photos focus on the pose or the clothing, rather than the model himself. This shoot is my test run of a commercial fashion editorial. This was one of the only shoots I did toward the end summer of 2021.

WITHIN REACH / PHOTOGRAPHY

Hyla Golden Del Castillo

ETÉREA AMAZÓNICA Hyla is a self-taught designer originally from Bogota, Colombia. She started her brand, H.Y.L.A., shortly after immigrating to Toronto when she was 17. Her biggest inspirations are her own experiences as a latinx woman in North America and the beauty of her culture that she surrounds herself with, despite being far away from home. She designs with sustainability in mind and the intention to “match yourself to your surroundings” by embracing the people, places and music that dictate the state of the times.

CONTRIBUTORS CREATIVE DIRECTORS: HYLA GOLDEN DEL CASTILLO, JOSIE ECCLESTON PHOTOGRAPHER: FINNDLAY DOWNER MODEL: LENIQUE JERVIS MUA: SADÉ TUITT STYLIST: JOSIE ECCLESTON GARMENT DESIGNER: HYLA GOLDEN DEL CASTILLO LIGHTING: ALEC BOYLE ASSISTANT: SAFA ELAMIN NECKLACE DESIGNERS: TRUE MIDDLE (EMMA ROBINSON AND HALLAH KOHOOT)

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ETÉREA AMAZÓNICA / FASHION

@H.Y.L.A_ HYLABRAND@GMAIL.COM SHOPHYLA.COM

HYLA GOLDEN DEL CASTILLO

ARTIST STATEMENT When I was a little girl, my mom used to tell me that Colombian women are like Amazonian warriors: powerfully brave, afraid of nothing and no one, but with immense respect and love for the nature and women that surround us. This collection represents a woman that is more than a warrior because she was born into an extremely chauvinistic society.

This is how she would be if she was free.

How she would be if she was able to express her femininity without fear of men’s prying eyes and words that – without any invitation – invade her intentionally invisible space?

The Ethereal Amazonian is the victorious warrior after the final battle wearing her finest dresses, ready to be at peace. She is the personification of freedom made into a woman.

A bright oasis inside of the emptiness and darkness. Part of the jungle, sky, and sea. Owner of everything and dreamer of nothingness.

She carries the faces of the ancestors robbed of any sparkle or earthly exuberance. She smiles and covers with her blanket anyone that will know how to listen. For that little girl that sees all the extraordinary in life, this is the woman you dreamt of being one day and she’s waiting for you with her arms wide open.

ETÉREA AMAZÓNICA / FASHION

ETÉREA AMAZÓNICA / FASHION

Nicolas Barbano Diaz

ANNEX CO-LIVING Multi-disciplinary designer, born and raised in Colombia, Nicolas’ extensive work and travel expanded his design sensitivities to user experiences and interactions with interior spaces. His early experimentation with furniture fabrication led to an interest in exploring the relationships between technology and traditional fabrication methods, and how these elements affect the experience of the user in an interior or exterior environment.

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NICOLAS BARBANO DIAZ

ANNEX CO-LIVING / INTERIOR DESIGN

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ANNEX CO-LIVING / INTERIOR DESIGN

TITLE OF THE PIECE / DISCIPLINE

ARTIST STATEMENT ANNEX CO-LIVING / INTERIOR DESIGN

This project is a proposal for a co-living housing model where privacy and flexible spatial organization are adapted into an existing building at 296 Brunswick Ave, Toronto. The aim is to provide an affordable living solution to the current housing crisis in the city. Based on the geometric approach for building construction used by Medieval master masons, the spatial idea questioned how intrinsic geometries in existing building structures rule over the general arrangement of the space.

Examining this concept, structural elements such as columns, load-bearing walls, and I-beams were incorporated to depict tension.

ANNEX CO-LIVING / INTERIOR DESIGN

GROWING PAINS

TEAM CREATIVE DIRECTOR: AMANDA TRAN ASSISTANT CREATIVE DIRECTOR AND MODEL: MELANIE NGUYEN BUYER: ALEX LA PHOTOGRAPHER: JORDAN ABRAHAM VIDEOGRAPHER AND LIGHTING ASSISTANT: KATHLEEN BURGESS MAKEUP: KATHY NGUYEN HAIR: JUSTIN CHEAN STYLIST: JENNY BANG SET DECORATOR: ZERLINA LAC SET ASSISTANT: MAYA FETTES, MIRI KANG

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GROWING PAINS / RAD ORIGINAL

AMANDA TRAN

GROWING PAINS / RAD ORIGINAL

GROWING PAINS / RAD ORIGINAL

GROWING PAINS / RAD ORIGINAL

Growing Pains visually explores dysthymia, a persistent, chronic depressive disorder. The symptoms of dysthymia linger and find their way into integrating feelings of hopelessness, worthlessness, and depression into everyday life.

Dysthymia and depression are debilitating, so much so that, while others around us explore new things, continue to grow and prosper, and blossom into the people they dreamed they would become, we feel bound to painfully witness as we stagnate.

Sometimes the growing pains we feel are the ones we fail to experience first hand To the onlooker, the model’s hair is beautiful and special. However, the hair holds a history of experiences, traumas, and time passed. It has become so long that it obscures her face and prevents people from really connecting with the person beneath. She recognizes the beauty of the world around her but is detached and removed from reality.

GROWING PAINS / RAD ORIGINAL

GROWING PAINS / RAD ORIGINAL

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