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A student does her assignments outside the closing Art Store.

By JACEY ROE Reporter

Upon walking through the atrium of the Kimball Arts building, fresh coffee can be smelled in the air, leading students to the Art Elements store. This store is known primarily for art supplies, and is also home to the Daily Rise Coffee Shop. However, Art Elements is closing its doors on Jan. 31 due to lack of funding for Weber State University’s bookstore.

Deborah Uman, the dean of the Lindquist College of Arts & Humanities, said that the Elements store shares finances with the bookstore and ultimately had to close due to the bookstore losing money. Uman said that the department tried to keep funding available but wasn’t able to.

“The business side of the house [Weber State] said sorry, we really cannot afford this.

We are making cuts to other areas of the store as well, so that it is no longer a drain on expenses,” Uman said.

Gavin Jensen, the director of WSU’s campus store, and Ryan Stewart, director of enterprises, released a statement letting students know where to purchase art supplies, as well as expressing their appreciation to their community and employees.

“We want to express our sincere gratitude to our loyal customers, dedicated employees and the community for the support you have shown us throughout the years,” Stewart and Jensen wrote in their statement. “We are committed to providing quality products and services for our campus community by serving you the same range of goods and services, including art kits, will continue to be managed through the Wildcat Store in the Shepherd Union Building.”

Lindsey Merritt is an Art Elements Daily Rise employee and is disappointed in the store closing. Meritt spent a lot of her time at the shop in between classes.

“I have such a heartfelt connection to it,” Merritt said. “Because of this, this ultimately is the reason I was able to graduate as quickly as I was. I was drinking a copious amount of espresso every single day. I was here for like 12, 13, 14 hour days, every single day.”

The Daily Rise employee’s are able to apply to other jobs on campus, such as the main bookstore, but Merritt said that she is one of six baristas looking for a new job.

“That should be their number one priority, their students and not their shareholders,” Merritt said.

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“Dìdi,” directed by Sean Wang, had its world premiere Jan. 25 at this year’s Sundance Film Festival, and was also available online until Jan. 28.

“Dìdi” is a coming-of-age film about a Taiwanese American boy named Wang Wang who grows up in California. The film showcases the struggles Wang Wang has while being a teenager, including learning how to love his mom, flirting for the first time and finding his place in the world.

The film was entered into the U.S. Dramatic competition and won two awards: the Audience Award for the U.S. Dramatic category and the U.S. Dramatic Special Jury Award: Ensemble for its casting.

“This cast worked together, like a beautiful symphony. There were people of different ages and different levels of experience and yet this group of actors felt like they’d known and worked with each other forever,” the festival jury said, according to a press release from the Sundance Institute. “It is the chemistry between these actors that helped to give this film its sense of vibrancy and helped to bring to life the joys and pains of growing up.”

The cast was special to Wang because his grandmother played the main character’s grandmother, Nai Nai. Wang was initially worried she wouldn’t be a good fit, but he said he and his crew knew after the first reading that she was a perfect fit.

The film is truly a coming-of-age film.

Many of the experiences Wang Wang goes through may resonate with audience members. Trying to fit in and be “cool” by using the slang of the time, but ending up saying all the wrong things, looking up how to kiss on the internet and practicing on an apple or even having screaming matches with your siblings and taking their clothes.

The film was inspired by Wang’s own childhood and upbringing. Wang wanted to create a cast and a film that had people similar to those he grew up around. Because of this it started as a love letter to Wang’s friends, but as he continued creating the film it became a love letter to his family, friends and the place he grew up in.

Wang experimented with different camera techniques and used the internet. Wang created scenes where it seemed the audience members were sitting at the computer screen searching things on Google or watching the videos.

He explained in a Q&A that many filmmakers try to steer away from making it seem like the viewer is looking at a screen, however in “Dìdi,” Wang found ways to integrate it into the film, making it seem more personal and realistic as well as setting up the time period.

Wang also used a vlogging type of camera work, where the film was being shot by the main character, giving it a home-video type of feel to the film.

Wang’s hope for this film was to look back on his childhood and for audience members to look back on theirs and tell their 13-yearold selves they didn’t have to be so hard on themselves.

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Sean Wang attends the World Premiere of Dìdi (弟弟) by Sean Wang, an official selection of the U.S. Dramatic Competition at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival.

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By LEXIE ANDREW Editor de Sección

“Dìdi”, dirigida por Sean Wang, se estrenó mundialmente el 25 de enero en el Festival de Sundance de este año, y también estuvo disponible en Internet hasta el 28 de enero.

“Dìdi” es una película de madurez sobre un chico taiwanés llamado Wang Wang que ha crecido en California. La película muestra las dificultades de Wang Wang en su adolescencia, como aprender a querer a su madre, coquetear por primera vez y encontrar su lugar en el mundo.

La película participó en la competencia U.S. Dramatic y ganó dos premios: el Premio del Público en la categoría U.S. Dramatic y el Pre-

mio Especial del Jurado U.S. Dramatic: Conjunto a su reparto.

“Este reparto trabajó en equipo, como una hermosa sinfonía. Había gente de diferentes edades y distintos niveles de experiencia y, sin embargo, este grupo de actores daba la sensación de conocerse y haber trabajado juntos desde siempre”, declaró el jurado del festival, según un comunicado de prensa del Instituto Sundance. “Es la química entre estos actores lo que ayuda a dar a esta película su sentido de la vitalidad y ayuda a dar vida a las alegrías y dolores de crecer”.

El reparto era especial para Wang porque su abuela interpretaba a la abuela del protagonista, Nai Nai. Al principio, Wang temía que no encajara bien, pero después de la primera lectura, él y su equipo supieron que encajaba a la perfección.

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rez. Muchas de las experiencias por las cuales pasa Wang Wang pueden resultar familiares al público. Intentar encajar y ser “ cool “ utilizando la jerga de la época, pero acabar diciendo todas las cosas equivocadas, buscar cómo besar en Internet y practicar con una manzana o incluso tener peleas a gritos con tus hermanos y quitarles la ropa.

La película se inspiró en la propia infancia y educación de Wang. Su objetivo era crear un reparto y una película con personas similares a las de su infancia. Por eso empezó como una carta de amor a los amigos de Wang, pero a medida que continuaba creando la película se convirtió en una carta de amor a su familia, a sus amigos y al lugar en el que creció.

Wang experimentó con distintas técnicas de cámara y utilizó Internet. Wang creó escenas en las que parecía que los miembros del público estaban sentados ante la pantalla de

la computadora buscando cosas en Google o viendo los vídeos.

Explicó en una sesión de preguntas y respuestas que muchos directores intentan evitar que parezca que el espectador está mirando una pantalla, pero en “Dìdi”, Wang encontró la forma de integrarla en la película, haciéndola más personal y realista, además de etablecer la época.

Wang también utilizó un trabajo de cámara tipo videoblog, en el cual la película era rodada por el protagonista, lo que le daba un aire de vídeo casero.

Lo que Wang esperaba de esta película era recordar su infancia y que los espectadores recordaran la suya y se dijeran a sí mismos de 13 años que no tenían por qué ser tan duros consigo mismos.

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Governor Cox attended Weber State University in August 2022, to speak with students on issues facing Utahns.

By BRISA ODENTHAL Reporter

Utah’s state legislature is currently in session and there have been multiple bills introduced and passed since the session began on Jan. 16. There have been a total of 19 bills passed and six of them were signed on Jan. 30

by Utah Gov. Spencer Cox. One of these bills is the controversial House Bill 261, titled “Equal Opportunity Initiatives,” sponsored by Republican Rep. Katy Hall and Republican Sen. Keith Grover.

“This bill prohibits an institution of higher education, the public education system and a governmental employer from taking certain actions and engaging in discriminatory practices,” the General Description of HB261 states.

This means that institutions of higher education and other governmental settings, like schools and government jobs, will no longer be able to ask any current, future or past employees or students about any information that may lead to differential or preferential treatment and will no longer be able to create any department or program that may lead to differential treatment.

“We’ve been concerned about some DEI programs and policies, particularly with hiring practices, and this bill offers a balanced solution,” Cox’s public release said.” I’m grateful to the Legislature for not following the lead of other states that simply eliminated DEI funding with no alternative path for students who may be struggling. Instead, this funding will

be repurposed to help all Utah students succeed regardless of their background.”

Because HB261 was passed and signed by.

Cox, there will no longer be state-sponsored departments or organizations in higher education relating to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Because Weber State University has a DEI division, WSU will have to make some changes regarding the program and what it entails.

“Two or three years ago now we created a division of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and we have a vice president over that. If this legislation passed, we’ll have to look at how we’re structured, based on what finally goes in the law to see how we do that,” WSU President Brad Mortensen said in an interview with Radio West.

Recently the university lost a long-time advocate for its DEI program, Adrienne Andrews, and began a reconstruction of the cultural organizations on campus. Though the future of WSU’s brand-new cultural centers will depend on definitions and reviews from the Board of Higher Education, President Mortensen has spoken against the bill and for the continuation of DEI programs in institutes of higher education.

“I’ve talked to students… who’ve said ‘I’ve never had a teacher look like me until I came to college,’ and the impact that had on them, seeing potential in themselves they didn’t know they had. We’re trying to walk this fine line where we’re abiding by the federal laws of discrimination and yet trying to be more representative of the community that we’re serving.” Mortensen said.

There have been similar bills passed or pro-

posed in at least ten other states. This news also comes less than a year after the Supreme Court of the United States rid the country of affirmative action, meaning that schools could no longer make an active effort to improve their campus diversity, especially concerning admissions.

“We want public facilities that are safe and accommodating for everyone and this bill increases privacy protections for all,” Cox said.

Supporters of HB261 argue that these programs can make people feel excluded or reduce actual diversities’ efforts. Those against the bill argue that the passing of this bill will be the reason for less diversity.

“We firmly believe that Utah is stronger because of our diversity and we remain committed to keeping our state a place where everyone can thrive. Over the past three years, our administration has worked very intentionally with many community stakeholders to expand opportunities for all Utahns and we will con-

tinue to do so,” Cox stated in his press release.

Though there have been state and nationwide protests against the passing of this bill and similar bills around the nation, HB261 will go into effect on July 1.

“The funny thing is that we all believe in freedom of expression and free speech, as long as we agree with it. And in some ways, I think it’s good for all of us to have a wake-up call that in this beautiful thing and idea that we hold up ‘freedom of expression’ means that we have to figure out how to have difficult conversations without pushing the panic button all the time,” Mortensen said in his interview with Radio West. “I think we can do better at fostering viewpoints on our campus… where there is polarization and disagreement and demonstration… but still do them in a civil way…if we can’t do it at colleges or universities then I get gravely concerned.”

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By BRISA ODENTHAL Reporter

La asamblea legislativa del estado de Utah está en sesión y se han introducido bastantes propuestas de leyes y se han aprobado bastante de estas propuestas de ley desde que la sesión comenzó el 16 de enero. Un total de 19 propuestas de leyes han sido aprobadas y 6 de ellas fueron firmadas el 30 de enero por el gobernador de Utah Spencer Cox. Una de estas propuestas de ley controversiales es el House Bill 261, titulado “Equal Opportunity Initiatives”, (Iniciativas de Igualdad de Oportunidades) patrocinado por la Representativa Republicana Katy Hall y Republicano Senador Keith Grover.

“Esta propuesta de ley prohíbe una institución de educación superior, el sistema de educación pública y empleadores del gobierno de hacer ciertas acciones y llamar la atención a prácticas discriminatorias”, la Descripción General de la propuesta de ley del estado.

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cación superior y otros lugares del gobierno, como escuelas y trabajos de gobierno, ya no van a poder preguntar a ningún empleado o estudiante presente, futuro o pasado sobre cualquier información que pudiera provocar tratamiento diferencial o preferencial y prevenir que algún departamento o programa que pudiera crear tratamiento preferencial.

“Nosotros estuvimos preocupados sobre algunos programas y reglas del DEI, especialmente con prácticas de contratación, y esta propuesta de ley ofrece una solución justa”, dice el lanzamiento público de Cox. “Estoy agradecido con la asamblea legislativa por no seguir otros estados que simplemente elimino fondos de DEI sin un camino alternativo para estudiantes que quizás estén pasando por tiempos difíciles. En vez, estos fondos van a ser reutilizados para ayudar a todos los estudiantes de Utah a excitar a pesar de sus orígenes”.

Cómo HB261 fue aprobado y fue firmado por Cox ya no va ver departamentos o organizaciones patrocinados por el estado en educación superior en relación de diversidad, equidad e inclusión. Como la universidad de Weber State tiene DEI división, Weber State va a tener que hacer algunos cambios en rel-

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“Hace dos o tres años creamos la división de Equidad, Diversidad e Inclusión y tenemos un vicepresidente manejando eso. Si esta legislación se aprueba, tenemos que ver cómo estamos definidos, basado en lo que tiene la ley para ver cómo lo hacemos”, dijo Brad Mortensen en una entrevista con Radio West.

Recientemente la universidad perdió una defensora en el programa de DEI, Adrienne Andrews, y comenzó una reconstrucción de las organizaciones culturales en campus. Aún el futuro de los centros culturales nuevos de Weber State van a depender en definiciones y revisiones de la Junta de Educación Superior, Presidente Mortensen habló contra la ley en propuesta y por la continuación de programas de DEI en instituciones de educación superior.

“Yo hablé con estudiantes… que han dicho ‘Yo nunca he tenido un maestro verme hasta que llegue a un instituto superior’, y el impacto que ha tenido en ellos, viendo la potencial en ellos mismos y no sabían que tenían. Estamos tratando de estar al borde del precipicio de obedecer las leyes federales de discriminacion y todavía tratando de ser más representativos de la comunidad que estamos sirviendo”, dice Mortensen.

Hay leyes de propuesta similares aprobadas o propuestas en por lo menos diez otros estados. La noticia viene desde menos de un año después que la Corte Suprema de los Estados Unidos eliminó el país de affirmative action (discriminacion positiva), esto significa que las escuelas ya no pueden activamente hacer esfuerzos para mejorar la diversidad en campus, especialmente en relación a admisiones.

“Queremos instalaciones públicas que sean seguros y complacientes para todos y esta propuesta de ley aumenta protecciones de privacidad para todos”, dice Cox.

Apoyadores de HB261 discuten que estos programas quizás hagan a las personas sentir excluidos o reduzcan los esfuerzos de diversidad actual. Los que no apoyan que aprueben la propuesta de ley discuten qué aprobando esto va a ser el motivo de menos diversidad.

“Nosotros firmamento creemos que Utah es más fuerte por nuestra diversidad y nos quedamos comprometidos en que nuestro estado se quede como un lugar en el que todos podamos prosperar. Durante tres años, nuestra administración ha trabajado intencionalmente con bastantes interesados de la comunidad para expandir oportunidades para todas las personas de Utah y vamos a continuar con eso”, dijo Cox en su comunicado de prensa.

Aunque han habido protestas estatales y nacionales contra la aprobación de esta propuesta de ley y otros similares en todo el país, HB261 se va poner en práctica el primero de julio.

“La cosa chistosa es que todos creemos en la libertad de expresión, solamente si todos estamos de acuerdo. Y en algunas maneras, yo creo que es una cosa buena que a todos nos llame la atención que en esta cosa y idea bonita que sostenemos ‘libertad de expresión’ que significa que necesitamos averiguar cómo tener conversaciones difíciles sin tener pánico todo el tiempo”, dijo Mortensen en su entrevista con Radio West.

“Yo creo que podemos mejorar en los puntos de vista en campus… donde hay divergencia y desacuerdo y protestaciones… pero todavía hacerlo de una manera civilizada… si no podemos hacerlo en las instituciones superiores o universidades entonces me preocupo profundamente”.

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By JOSELYN SALAZAR Reporter

stopped with deadly force, leaving many families grieving the loss of loved ones.

El Moudir used clay figurines and models in this film to illustrate the experiences of her family members and others who lived through the bread riots.

Seeing the events portrayed through the clay models helped me understand the pain and fear of the riots.

When speaking about those who died during the riots, El Moudir focused on a friend who was killed in the riots, Fatima. El Moudir was able to interview and include Fatima’s sister in the film while showcasing Fatima’s achievements made before her passing.

“The Mother of All Lies” uses close-up shots of the characters when they speak or are being spoken to, these shots helped to create a deeper understanding of past events and trauma.

El Moudir shows her grandmother in a powerful light and the hold she has over family members while making sure to use descriptive language when it comes to her grand-

mother’s actions and goes as far as to call her grandmother a “dictator.”

El Moudir’s grandmother is shown to be very cruel and short-tempered, which causes everyone in the home to verbally show their dislike of her, but they respect her when she speaks out of fear.

“The Mother of All Lies” ends by disclosing that El Moudir is the filmmaker as she urges the viewers to keep it a secret from her grandmother, thus furthering the notion of fear felt towards her.

Although documentaries are usually not my first choice, El Moudir kept me entertained and wanting to know more about the stories her family told. The film did a good job of making me feel like I was in the room with them and part of their discussions.

El Moudir successfully told a deeply personal story of loss while providing tension and leaving me with the desire to know more about her and the stories surrounding the 1981 Casablanca bread riots.

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Director Asmae El Moudir’s documentary film, “The Mother of All Lies,” follows El Moudir’s recollection of her and her family’s memories of the 1981 Casablanca bread riots in Morocco. The film takes a unique approach, as all the characters are interviewed separately to display their own perspectives and recollections.

“The Mother of All Lies’’ is El Moudir’s

second feature film that is self directed and produced . The film premiered at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival, and screenings of the documentary were held at the Sundance Film Festival on Jan. 22 in Park City, Utah. Filmed exclusively in Arabic the film features English subtitles to make it more accessible to viewers.

El Moudir’s grandmother had a rule of not having or taking photos in the house during her childhood. The film starts with El Moudir wondering why her grandmother had this rule in place. After asking, she realizes it leads back to the bread riots and the trauma it left behind in her family.

The film begins with El Moudir questioning her grandmother’s rule of no pictures being taken in their house. After asking, she realizes it can be traced back to a place of trauma from the bread riots.

Casablanca’s bread riots took place after Morocco’s economy crumbled and product prices increased. The citizens of Casablanca rioted against the raised prices and were

A still from “The Mother of All Lies” by Asmae El Moudir, an official selection of the Spotlight program at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival. Courtesy of Sundance Institute.

Asmae El Moudir, director of “The Mother of All Lies,” an official selection of the Spotlight program at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival.

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defied odds, taking an early lead, and maintaining their dominance throughout the game. Despite the Ravens’ impressive record and strong performances throughout the season, they failed to seize the lead, haunted by second-half mistakes and the relentless pressure from the Chiefs.

One defining moment came in the third and fourth quarters when a penalty for taunting against Ravens’ Zay Flowers proved costly, shifting the momentum in favor of the Chiefs.

A crucial interception by Deon Bush further solidified the Chiefs’ lead, leading to their triumphant victory.

Meanwhile, in the NFC Championship game, the San Francisco 49ers emerged victorious against the Detroit Lions, denying the Lions their first Super Bowl appearance since 1957. Despite a valiant effort from the Lions, the 49ers’ potent offense, led by Brock Purdy,

Christian McCaffrey, and Deebo Samuel, proved too much to overcome.

The Lions, hailed as underdogs throughout the season, showcased their potential with impressive wins in the playoffs, but fell short against the experienced 49ers. Despite the loss, the Lions’ journey captured the hearts of fans, marking a significant step forward for the franchise.

As the Chiefs and the 49ers prepare to face off in Super Bowl LVIII, anticipation builds for what promises to be an electrifying showdown between two powerhouse teams. With legions of fans eagerly awaiting the clash, the stage is set for a memorable conclusion to an exhilarating NFL season.

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The Kansas City Chiefs are once again bound for the Super Bowl, clinching their fourth appearance in the last five years after a hard-fought victory against the Baltimore

Ravens in the AFC Championship game. Led by the formidable trio of Andy Reid, Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce, the Chiefs secured a 17–10 win, setting up a showdown against the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII on Feb. 11.

Mahomes and Kelce showcased their undeniable chemistry, connecting 11 times for 106 yards and an early touchdown, setting the tone for the Chiefs’ dominance. Reflecting on the win, Mahomes expressed gratitude but emphasized that their goal of securing the championship ring remains ahead.

The Chiefs, known for their resilience, battled through adversity to secure their spot in the Super Bowl. Despite facing drops and challenges throughout the season, they emerged victorious, symbolized by a rare on-field moment celebrating the Lamar Hunt Trophy.

Facing the top-seeded Ravens, the Chiefs

Defensive End for the Kansas City Chiefs Demone Harris celebrates after winning Super Bowl LIV between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fl., on Feb. 2, 2020.

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partido por el campeonato de NFC, los San Francisco 49ers salieron victoriosos contra los Detroit Lions, negando a los Lions su primera aparición en el Super Bowl desde 1957. A pesar del valiente esfuerzo de los Lions, el potente ataque de los 49ers, liderado por Brock Purdy, Christian McCafrrey y Deebo Samuel, fue demasiado para ellos.

Los Lions, aclamados como no favoritos durante la temporada, mostraron su potencial con impresionantes victorias en los playoffs, pero se quedaron cortos ante los experimentados 49ers. A pesar de la derrota, la trayectoria de los Lions cautivo a los aficionados y supuso un importante paso adelante para la franquicia.

Mientras los Chiefs y los 49ers se preparaban para enfrentarse en la Super Bowl LVIII,crece la expectación por lo que prometerse se un electrizante duelo entre dos equipos potentes. Con legiones de aficionados esperando ansiosamente el choque, el escenario está preparado para una conclusión memorable de una emocionante temporada de la NFL.

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Los Kansas City Chiefs otra vez van al Super Bowl, alcanzando su cuarta aparición durante los cinco años pasados después de una victoria ganada a mucha dificultad contra los Baltimore Ravens en el partido del campeonato AFC. Dirigidos por el trío formidable de Andy Reid, Patrick Mahomes y Travis Kelce, los Chiefs ganó 17–10, estableciendo una confrontación contra los San Francisco 49ers en el Super Bowl LVIII el once de febrero.

Mahomes y Kelce mostraron su química innegable con once pases exitosos sumando en 106 yardas y un touchdown temprano, lo que formó el tono de la dominancia de los Chiefs. Reflejando en su victoria, Mahmes expresó gratitud pero destacó que su meta de

obtener el anillo del campeonato todavía está adelante.

Los Chiefs, conocidos por su resiliencia, lucharon contra la adversidad para asegurar su lugar en el Super Bowl. A pesar de sufrir pelotas caídas y desafíos durante la temporada, terminaron victoriosos, lo que fue simbolizado por un momento raro en el campo celebrando el trofeo Lamar Hunt.

Durante su confrontación con los Ravens, un equipo bien sembrado, los Chiefs desafiaron la probabilidad y tomaron una ventaja temprana, manteniendo su dominancia durante el partido. A pesar del récord imprescindible y desempeños fuertes de los Ravens durante la temporada, fallaron en tomar la ventaja gracias a sus errores durante la segunda mitad del partido y la presión implacable de los Chiefs.

Un momento decisivo se produjo en el tercer y cuarto cuarto cuando una penalización por burla contra Zay Flowers, de los Ravens, resultó costosa y cambió el impulso a favor de los chiefs. Una intersección crucial de Deon Bush consolidó aún más la ventaja de los Chiefs, lo que les llevó a la victoria.

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