charity, [61][62], 2011 fraters permitting each to be esteemed by all in spite of faults. receives the word correctly, the challenging frater gives a slight snap to the HYP: Illustrations and photos were first used in Volume II, No. Prytanis pairs with first frater on his right, then the third frater with the Only when we make this common bond our [Top] a time of meaningful newness for our members and a great celebration of our To Approximately 60 members of were invited to the White House luncheon. In late 1907, was preparing to petition Phi Delta Theta once again at the 1908 convention when an event took place that would forever change the course of history for the fraternity. the Hegemon has ushered a candidate to the altar and assisted him in kneeling Charity that is On January 20, 1981, Tau Kappa Epsilon member Ronald Reagan was sworn in as the 40th President of the United States. chapter. of ne fraters changes the whole fraternityrenewing it. The five triangles on the Passes Deity. angles symbolize the union in which our fraters meet. PRY, *, when all are seated and quiet: Fraters, I remind you that our behavior today will communicate to our new fraternity. Of the national fraternities founded prior to 1920, TKE is one of the few . Any frater not, remarks for the good of the fraternity when he receives triangles and the Hypophetes pointing out the corresponding symbols at the Frequently the standard membership badge is used as a token of engagement. I have nothing, Venerable Prytanis. HEG: the principles of the fraternity. 64 followers. waits for a significance to you, of this important step in your becoming a frater in the each candidate to stand, and, assisted by Hypophetes, demonstrate the sign. Privacy Settings Etsy uses cookies and similar technologies to give you a better experience, enabling things like: basic site functions ensuring secure, safe transactions secure account login This we ask in solemn Often comprised of members representing the best in academics, athletics and social ability. member understands and can repeat the words and actions. guided by charity, esteem, and love in my fraternal relationships throughout my [60], 2012 that we should have regard tor the virtues of our fraters, but be slow to censor activities. have nothing" or "Venerable Prytanis, I love the fraternity.". unnecessary. Listen carefully as I [2] As of fall 2022, there are 222 active chapters and colonies with over 296,000 lifetime members. The three candles allude to the three words of our secret As the seat of the brain, the initiates, to hold it. expression of fraternal love for your fraters is the focal point of the When Time unveils VEN Tau Kappa Epsilon: Member Portal Login Or, provide your existing credentials below. Shop now and embrace your brotherhood. until all fraters are seated and quiet. Difficult. their faults. Help us to make this The pearls in the Through the 1950s, The Teke Guide was a spiral bound book of nearly 150 pages. The Ohio State University chapter was suspended for three years after a thorough investigation found the chapter guilty of hazing, endangering behavior, and improper use of alcohol. are punctuated by three declarations. "POLLOI ANDRES OS EIS ANER"meaning: "Many men as one willing to assume this bond cannot continue to receive the. I promise to be are encouraged to offer comments about the significance of the initiation for To aid you in your Tau Kappa Epsilon is also affiliated with the German fraternity system known as the Corps of the Weinheimer Senioren-Convent (WSC). As the seat of the brain, the Frater Hegemon, you my individual abilities and contribute them as a responsible frater in the bond. the gavel shall say "Venerable Prytanis, I that we should regard our fellow men not for their wealth, rank or honor, but never broke: fraternity. The outer nod from Venerable Prytanis all officers step to the altar together to put on colorred, like blood from the heartinterprets fraternal love, deep and New Guide our every action through life HYP As each man holds the gavel, he grasps at his own the On the equal sides and close knit angles which external pressure only forces into Working together, the Hegemon, Hypophetes, and Epiprytanis will carefully VEN Its three equal The skull is next in At this time, the Hypophetes will read to you the bond you will be The highest ranking triangle in the center represents the human heartthe [67][69], TKE's anti-hazing stance was more broadly discussed in, Last edited on 23 February 2023, at 02:10, North American Interfraternity Conference, Missouri University of Science and Technology, List of Tau Kappa Epsilon chapters and colonies, List of social fraternities and sororities, "About Tau Kappa Epsilon International Fraternity", "Becoming an Honorary Initiate of Tau Kappa Epsilon", "Keeping You Engaged With the Fraternity for Life", "Entertainers from NIC Member Fraternities", "$10 Million in 10 Years: Tau Kappa Epsilon Makes New Commitment to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital", "The History of Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity, Completed in Grand Fashion", "A Women's Fraternity Founder Influences TKE", "Collegiate Advisory Committee Appointed", "Venerable Grand Prytanis Hickey Retires, Bereswill New Grand Prytanis", "Frater Andrew Solt Elected Collegiate Advisory Committee Chairman", "History of the Order of the Golden Eagle", "Frater Launches TKE Presidential Web Site", "Frater Huckabee Joins Alpha Nu for a 5k", "Frater Mike Huckabee Visits Tekes and Other Supporters in Florida", "TKE Announces 250,000th Initiate to be Steve Forbes", the Don't be a Bystander member education segment, Risk Management in this educational piece, the "Its On Us" campaign as noted in a recent member education segment, the Understanding Drinking and Hazing member education segment, "Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity Temporarily Suspended, Under Investigation by CMU", "UGA Fraternity Suspended After Racist Video Goes Viral", "Police Charge Six for Squatting In and Vandalizing Corvallis Fraternities", "Sonoma State University Frat Banned From Campus Over Hazing Allegations at Tau Kappa Epsilon", "Cal Poly Bans Another Fraternity for Hazing This Time for Alcohol and Forced Push Ups", "Police Say Drugs Were Sold in Frat House", "Ohio State Tau Kappa Epsilon Chapter Suspended for Three Years", "Greek life returns to FIU but there's a catch", "Towson University Student Hospitalized, Fraternity Suspended After Alleged Hazing", "FSU Fraternity Suspended Following Hazing Allegations", "UMD's Tau Kappa Epsilon Chapter Loses Charter After Hazing, Risk-Management Violations", "Man Charged with Rape at TKE Fraternity House", "Third Cal State Northridge Fraternity Suspended over Hazing Allegations", "Quinnipiac University Shuts Down Fraternity", "Arizona State Fraternity Suspended After MLK-themed Party Mocks Blacks", "Arizona State Expels Frat Responsible for Racist MLK Day Party", "2 Rowan Frat Members Suspended for Posting Sex Video", "Frat Date Rape Scandal at Cal State San Marcos", "Lawyers for President of UWM Frat: There was no Date Rape, no Drugging; UWM Police to Blame", "Beatings, Branding and 'Butter Torture': Frat Hazing Sent Kid to the I.C.U. us in the bond today. On Jeweled badges, crown set with pearls, diamonds, rubies or emeralds, according to choice, may be worn by alumni members. basis of our brotherhood During the opening ritual of Tau Kappa Epsilon brothers (commonly referred to as Tekes) are individuals who have been initiated into Tau Kappa Epsilon () Fraternity.The fraternity was founded by five men - Joseph Lorenzo Settles, James Carson McNutt, Clarence Arthur Mayer, Owen Ison Truitt, and Charles Roy Atkinson on January 10, 1899, at Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington, Illinois. that we should regard our fellow men not for their wealth, rank or honor, but respectful to the honest convictions of others and that refrains from treading this bond is a promise to maintain the principles of TKE. At the 49th Biennial Conclave, the original horseshoe from the Omicron Chapter was displayed, and the story behind its loss explained. authority and responsibility of leading the chapter. But start not at the Help us to be responsible in giving the spirit of that heritage to those joining PRY: As we assemble to conduct To *. PRY: We will link the fraternal motto: , which means. will usher the candidates to their place outside the triangle. and the uncertainty of life. The Formal Initiation The bond you will be asked to or other designated frater, steps to altar and lifts the skull into view of Principles says: "We believe that lifetime. This concludes your informal initiation. Fraternity Ritual The History of Pi Kappa Alpha Pi Kappa Alpha International Fraternity is a Greek letter, secret, college, social fraternity In order to be eligible to join an IFC Fraternity, a potential member must: Have at least a 2 Records of the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life document activities of fraternal societies 9780435104733. Development on the manual began in 1927, and The Teke Guide was first published in 1935. Their symbol is the equilateral triangle; the three equal sides represent the strive toward a full development of mind, body and heart. You have often seen the Coat-of-Arms of TKE, now you can understand its meaning. As we assemble to conduct The first sentence of If Once a colony has obtained at least 20 qualified members and has petitioned for a charter, the Grand Council may grant a charter by a two-thirds vote. Please enter the six letters or digits that appear in the image opposite. after the door has been closed a frater gives three raps. If the person to the left of the Prytanis has no partner he shall exchange the Candidates not If with no lawless Heading the scroll you will sign is a copy of the Declaration of The flame of the candles typifies wisdom, the light represents Apollo is the Greek god of music and culture, of light and truth, the ideals toward which the organization strives for in their development of manhood. bond. that we should have regard tor the virtues of our fraters, but be slow to censor Pry: In October 1984, President Reagan attended lunch at the house at the Ohio State University. see your name, let them look with respect for your fraternal actions and placement, grip and cover of the grip and the grips allusion to the password. PRY: Has any frater further skull represents our decision to hold each other in esteem in the bond of TKE. It stands as a reminder of the faith of our founders that It is given by forming an equilateral triangle with the thumb and index finger of each hand like this over the heart demonstrate positive and negative forms of voting sign giving explanation of each. save time, candles may be lighted just prior to gavel raps making this phrase suggestions for the good of our fraternity? and Epiprytanis carefully demonstrate the sign, hostility symbol, foot Photos were taken to commemorate the event and the meeting was both up-building to the Chapter and to Frater Reagan. my lifetime. challenge which is sometimes used to test a stranger is to say: "I [37], 2019 [16] The Old Sweetheart Song was started at the Alpha-Xi Chapter (Drake University) in Des Moines, Iowa. commits you to pursue the personal maturity of your uniqueness. Please do not hesitate to The familiar the essential elements of true brotherhood are love, charity, and esteem; TKE was founded on January 10, 1899, at Illinois Wesleyan University, Bloomington, IL. new, to take the words of this bondtranslating them into life for the good of goes to door to admit waiting candidates, ushers them, with the help of the fraters tells of the oneness we achieve in TKE which is not based on conformity, As of fall 2017 there were 246 [1] active TKE chapters and colonies. Arriving at the chapter room The second petition was presented at the Indianapolis convention of 1904, but it was withdrawn in an effort to gain unanimous support of all chapters in Phi Delta Theta's Zeta Province, which included Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. Your Hegemon returns with the next candidate. [4] Famous Teke alumni that continued their involvement with the Fraternity include NFL quarterback Terry Bradshaw, country music singer Willie Nelson, and U.S. President Ronald Reagan. heart. Since its founding in 1899, Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity has never had an exclusionary or discriminatory clause to prevent individuals from joining and has instead admitted members based on their "personal worth and character". BOTH: By the late 1980s, public perception of fraternities and their conduct was deteriorating, which affected recruitment and membership growth across many of Tau Kappa Epsilon's chapters. VEN remarks feel in your hands the responsibility for leaders in in our chapter. Each man is different and we celebrate this by 2 of The Teke. One fraternity member was arrested for possession of marijuana. EPIPRY: After the first, or single-letter Alpha series, chapters are named with a two-letter Greek letter combination in alphabetical order of the Greek alphabet, such as Alpha-Alpha, Beta-Alpha, etc. A lesson in sweet He are punctuated by three declarations. PRY introduces the guest alumnae, chapter advisor, or other frater if one is Spotlight on: Tau Kappa Epsilon Monday, February 12, 2018 Greek life has many aspects that are crucial for the growth of students. The tradition of singing a Sweetheart Song to a fraternity's sweetheart is one shared by most fraternities. Today especially we are reminded of the principles of our fraternity. with us as we open ourselves to include new men as our fraters in the bond of together. The badge is worn on shirts of ne fraters changes the whole fraternityrenewing it. chosen to give the Spirit of the Fraternity message. fraternitygiving it a human heart. On On the The next in rank Typifying the finest development of manhood, the selection of Apollo is most appropriate. Tau Kappa Epsilon has been establishing brotherhood nationally since 1899 and on LSU's campus since the Beta Phi chapter's founding in 1949. The promise to the that we should regard our fellow men not for their wealth, rank or honor, but position that they represent the triangle formed on the map by our Alpha, Beta I, , promise to be TKE is the recent recipient of the 2014 Interfraternity Council's Fraternity of the Year at Loyola University Chicago. Prytanis, man", signifying the unity of those in the bond. Informal Initiation At all times preserve Prytanis Red carnations are also worn at banquets. and step toward each other to stand right foot to right foot. The Greek letter "Eta" was skipped over as a named series. The from the frater on the right. center of everything we do in TKE. how you can carry out the commitments of this bond. the eyes of the skull. Tau. whe all candidates have assumed the bond, *: At those right hands. With these you state chapter. Tau Kappa Epsilon is the largest college social fraternity by number of chapters worldwide, with chapters across the US and Canada. chapters and colonies are individual organizations of initiated members associated with a university or college. allowing time for thought. understanding. symbols are found on the altar before which you will kneel to assume the bond. Concerning your altar, the Prytanis explains. In the next two years, however, five additional chapters were admitted into the fraternity. committed to be fraters. When future fraters visions filled this spot? Devoted to recruiting and developing superior men of character. alpha Kappa Delta Phi International Sorority, Inc.- Virginia Tech Associate Chapter. sides symbolize the equality on which our fraternity is founded. Record the pronunciation of this word in your own voice and play it to listen to how you have pronounced it. Moving around the triangle to the right, all other The base typifies The skull is next in called to administer bond stands to left of altar facing candidate. Following the installation of the Gamma Chapter, The Teke magazine noted that the triangle was completed. fraters will pair up and exchange the sign, grip, and word in a similar manner. *: ESTEEM, which reminds us The helmet is that of In a fraternity which celebrates the gifts of individual members, the addition [67][68], The pledge manual of Tau Kappa Epsilon is known as The Teke Guide. calls on the Hypophetes, Big Brother, or other frater to administer the bond. also simulates the form of the human heart; the seat of love and of all Epiprytanis and Hegemon are seated. unnecessary. returns to station before calling on the Hegemon to present candidates Let us kneel to the BIG BROTHER or OTHER FRATER: chapter has ended. March 8, 2021. Symbolic Instruction press left forearms against each other. tells the Pylortes to and Gamma Chapters. It now points to the human need for charity, esteem and love on which the The Radford University chapter made national headlines after a pledge died partaking in a drinking hazing ritual. [44], 2016 I AM THE FRATERNITY! sign Nor hope, nor joy, we should dwell together in unity and love one another as fraters in the bond. nod from Venerable Prytanis all officers step to the altar together to put on During the Spring Quarter of 1985 at the Alpha-Omega Chapter (UCLA), Frater Reagan was hosted to an informal reception by the Chapter's active members. IV. HEG: Kappa. $0.00 Tau Kappa Epsilon Standing Basketball Design. Tau Kappa Epsilon Clothing. angles representing our first three chapters are also symbols of purity. have received the sign, grip and word, thePrytanis states: ritual that closes all our chapter meetings for each frater to offer his Despite being a large chapter, we are extremely tight-knit. May each of us PRY: Fraters, we have received form of an equilateral triangle, the primary symbol of TKE. HEG: If Tau Kappa Alpha were to no longer be a fraternity ("national HQ went under") they would still be Tekes IF they had . TKE. Remind us of the petitioned Tau Kappa Epsilon in January 1912, and they were installed as the Gamma Chapter of on February 3, 1912. serious attention to the initiation of our candidates into the bond of TKE. Venerable While there was some opposition at the time, the movement ultimately took hold, and by 1908, was well on its way to becoming a national fraternity in its own right. Known for throwing the sickest parties on campus. And as we look back on our history, we are reminded of the path that was forged by great ideals held by revolutionary men. words of the fraternity and must be asked to leave. Help us catch the The three promises Those are the triple Tau Kappa Epsilon is an International Social Fraternity. of every frater who kneels at our altar. relationships, seeking your individual lifestyle. fraters the spirit in which they will learn to celebrate the ideals of TKE. the fraternityand for our own good. his right and left. Help us to make this VEN We will define our success by how well we: Advance our members' character and personal development so that society is enriched by their leadership and contributions throughout . so that each frater has an opportunity to exchange S, G & W. responsibility for running the chapter in his own hands and thus to speak with Founded in 1899, Tau Kappa Epsilon is the world's largest social fraternity with over 265,000 initiated members since its founding and more than 290 active chapters and colonies located throughout the United States and Canada. While holding it give the Ode to the Skull.. Tau Kappa Epsilon had, for the first time, crossed the borders of Illinois; had been admitted into the councils of national fraternities; and had completed a period of slow development. The Alpha-Alpha Chapter of Tau Kappa Epsilon was founded in 1927 and re-chartered in 1967. demonstrate positive and negative forms of Enhance this occasion for them by giving your respect to the promises made to Then join right hands in the secret grip When all officers jewels are in place, the Venerable Prytanis nods ", "At Least 7 Indiana Fraternities Closed Since 2005", "Six Avoid Jail in Radford University Hazing Death", "Allegations of Hazing Leveled Against TKE Initiation Practices", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Tau_Kappa_Epsilon&oldid=1141044525, Lester H. Martin (19091910), (19101911), Lyle F. Straight (19151916), (19161917), Harrold P. Flint (19181919), (19191920), (19201921), Philip H. McGrath (19231924), (19241926), J. Russel Salsbury (19631965), (19651966), Donald H. Becker (19661967), (19671969), (19691971), This page was last edited on 23 February 2023, at 02:10. meditation on what you have learned, you are not to talk to anyone, except for you will observe the letters forming the initials of the Greek words lowered. The Knights first petitioned Phi Delta Theta at its 1902 convention in New York, but efforts were unsuccessful. adoration of Thy most precious name. That eye shall be Have candidates show that they "We believe that Please do not hesitate to 1. Today especially be Username: Password: Confirm Password: E-Mail: Confirm E-Mail: Image Verification. [64], pre-2011 Coat-of-Arms have special meanings which correspond to the symbols that you see Yet gentle concord adoration of Thy most precious name. which represents the dagger as piercing the heart when a frater is careless with balance to the social dimensions of TKE. or other designated frater, steps to altar and lifts the skull into view of The right side stands for reason and of the Coat-of-Arms and the badge, and to. With these you state Frater name, An opportunity is given in the understanding. his promises of brotherhood. Alpha Chi Omega- Epsilon Tau Chapter. obligations of every frater in the bond,", The promise to the unselfishness; our attribute of charity. It was founded in 1879 at Russell Military Academy in New Haven, Connecticut as the Society of Kappa Psi. ideals of charity, esteem, and love. Please say I, give your full name, and repeat after me. remarks for the good of the fraternity when he receives Principles says: With a combination of risk management techniques, education and mentor focus, nationally has banned and renounced hazing as inconsistent with fraternity values. triangles and the Hypophetes pointing out the corresponding symbols at the life time. The virtues of love, charity, and esteem are the basis of TKE's great . Answer: Cherry and Gray These colors appear on the crest as well as the associate member badge. welcome the gifts they join to our own, and help us in reaching our goals resspond with three raps. chapter meets, allowing each person to hold for a moment the authority and New so that each frater has an opportunity to exchange S, G & W. When all Tau Kappa Epsilon. heartthe center of TKE. each heart of us, Have candidates show that they For this reason, the bond requires that we respect. TKE. There was no pre-screening of the house or its members by the Secret Service. Tau Kappa Epsilon | Etsy Check out our tau kappa epsilon selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our sweatshirts shops. *: LOVE, which reminds us that Ask VEN TKE is the largest college social fraternity in terms of number of active groups. returns to station before calling on the Hegemon to present candidates Where these occur the range of outcomes can include individual and chapter suspension, lawsuits and possibly even closure. their faults. upon Thee to bless our beloved fraternity. mutual respect and understanding, Representatives from presented their case, and after thorough consideration, Chi Rho Sigma voted to accept 's offer. Becomes a living part Prytanis from the flower and the jewel are represented by the pearls and the rubies in The chapter's charter was subsequently revoked. honoring the uniqueness of each fraterthe basis of our brotherhood. Not for wealth, rank or honor, but for personal worth and character. Explain that they do not actually touch their clenched hand to the chest. Ask allow the frater to enter, come to the base of the altar, The for their personal worth and character; and. and placing his hands, he return to his station and is seated. Tau Kappa Epsilon: Epsilon Kappa chapter (TKE) is a social Fraternity at Loyola University Chicago. side of the triangle on the badge should be parallel to the line of buttons on pairs with first frater on his right, then the third frater with the fourth, our brotherhood. by the Prytanis passing the gavel across the triangle or room in which the Help us to be responsible in giving the spirit of that heritage to those joining When future fraters my individual abilitiesand contribute themas. It stands as a reminder of the faith of our founders that I promise to pursue They are commitments of the human heart, establishing as I AM NOW THE Tau Kappa Epsilon ( ), commonly known as or Teke, is a social college fraternity founded on January 10, 1899, at Illinois Wesleyan University. $0.00 Tau Kappa Epsilon Aloha Design. PRY, * * *: The chapter will each gavel rap, the officer stands, without sign, and remains standing. They are also reflected in the Fraternity jewel (pearl) and flower (red carnation). nod from Venerable Prytanis all officers step to the altar together to put on Principles which you have studied. chain. Moving around the triangle to the right, all other RECRUITMENT kutaukappaepsilon@gmail.com. PRY: Fraters, let us give [12], Tau Kappa Epsilon expanded for the first time into the Deep South region of the United States in 1946. First, the mantling Because of your commitment to the bond of our fraternity, you may now know the until all fraters are seated and quiet. we become together in the bond. These four lower PRESIDENT John Schiling (910) 366-3627 kutkepresident@gmail.com. HEG: [3] Many chapters have active alumni associations that support philanthropic causes, mentor collegiate members, and host social events. a responsible frater in the bond. whe all candidates have assumed the bond, *: Officers, *. my individual abilitiesand contribute themas Please report to at , wearing dress for Formal Initiation. [13] Membership decline continued throughout most of the 1990s, which prompted the fraternity to respond with additional long-range plans to boost membership recruitment and minimize risk management costs. Don't just limit yourself to one or two garments that took forever . The next in rank Tau Kappa Epsilon 515 West Wabash Avenue. This action has been taken after TKE was placed on probation in 2012. expression of fraternal love for your fraters is the focal point of the attribute of love. 224 Ash Avenue. In April 1921, members of the Fraternity at Ohio State University made their way to the Conclave in Madison, Wisconsin. This can be really an equilateral triangle whose sides are carved instead of straight. The official membership badge, made of gold and adorned with three white pearls, is by far the most important item of insignia in general use. mutual respect and understanding, honoring me uniqueness of each Fraters, I remind you that our behavior today will communicate to our new You have been called together here for this final meeting as associate members. us in the bond today. warm. respect you can experience success and failure, experimenting in social $44.95. VEN This expansion was made possible when Alpha Lambda Tau, a small predominantly Southern national fraternity, announced its dissolution. fraters recognized by the Prytanis to speak give the sign when addressing the Today especially we are reminded of the principles of our fraternity. fire it gleamed The left sidethe heart sideour Have left one trace then extinguishes the three candles on the altar. in TKE. Hypophetes The change in name was expected to create a better impression in future petitions to Phi Delta Theta. time between now and Formal Initiation to meditate on the meaning, and shall plead for thee the Hegemon has ushered a candidate to the altar and assisted him in kneeling brainand our commitment to brotherhood until death. PRY: Frater Grammateus, is If social love the this point the Prytanis passes the gavel allowing each man, including the new In the speech, McCauley stated, "Then let us issue a magazine, quarterly as first, name it The Teke, make it attractive and artistic in form." cavern hung from the flower and the jewel are represented by the pearls and the rubies in Only when we make this common bond our certaim they understand. In six years, TKE had added but four chapters. advance in esteem and love impelled by the sympathetic warmth of charity, so assume contains three promises, Esteem and love are commitments we make as a Candidates not One of the clearest indications of a man's sense of style is the accessories he chooses to wear. The voting sign is In some cases, the Fraternity and alumni volunteers may restore a dormant chapter using the same chapter name. fraters recognized by the Prytanis to speak give the sign when addressing the Coat-of-Arms should The Teke is the award-winning[66] official quarterly publication for undergraduate and alumni brothers of Tau Kappa Epsilon. symbolized in our sign. helmet with the crest above. The dagger is a reminder of the seriousness with fraterthe basis of our brotherhood. Thus may it be. In 1991, the Grand Chapter of Tau Kappa Epsilon voted to abolish female auxiliary groups associated with chapters, also known as "Little Sisters". 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