Independent Student Newspaper of UW Oshkosh Campuses

The Advance-Titan
Independent Student Newspaper of UW Oshkosh Campuses

The Advance-Titan
Independent Student Newspaper of UW Oshkosh Campuses

The Advance-Titan
Jacob Link

Jacob Link

Jacob Link is the Editor-in-Chief of the Advance-Titan and is pursuing a double major in Multimedia Journalism and Radio/TV/Film. Link started as Co-Sports Editor of the A-T as a freshman before becoming Assistant News Editor and Managing Editor. Link follows in the footsteps of his parents, who are both A-T alumni. After graduating in May, Link is planning to pursue a career in broadcasting and print journalism.

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Morgan Feltz / Advance-Titan -- Oshkosh’s Maris Heun evades a UWRF player at J.J. Keller Field at Titan Stadium.

Women’s soccer kicks off Aug. 29

Jacob Link, Editor-in-Chief
August 29, 2025
Dylan Przybylski / Advance-Titan -- Donner Hall is one of three buildings, also including Webster Hall and Radford Hall, that will be demolished in the next year in a statewide project.

UWO to raze three buildings

Jacob Link, Editor-in-Chief
August 29, 2025
Courtesy of the Oshkosh Police Department -- The Oshkosh Police Department arrested a 17-year-old male Aug. 10 on the 1200 block of W 12th Ave. on multiple charges including first degree attempted homicide, and he was taken to the Winnebago County Jail.

Suspect arrested in Franklin Street shooting

Jacob Link, Editor-in-Chief
August 12, 2025
Courtesy of the Oshkosh Police Department -- The Oshkosh Police Department cruiser waits near a park in town last year.

OPD searching for suspect in Wisconsin Street shooting

Jacob Link, Editor-in-Chief
August 5, 2025
Courtesy of the Oshkosh Police Department -- The Oshkosh Police Department cruiser waits near a park in town last year.

OPD and U.S. Marshals arrest 3 on Jackson Street

Jacob Link, Editor-in-Chief
July 29, 2025
Courtesy of UWO -- Chancellor Manohar Singh, left, greets Gov. Tony Evers, right, and Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman, center, before a tour of Polk Library this summer.

Evers visits site of new Polk Library

Jacob Link, Editor-in-Chief
July 8, 2025
Courtesy of the Oshkosh Police Department -- The Oshkosh Police Department cruiser waits near a park in town last year.

One man dead after stabbing in Menominee Park, suspect in custody

Jacob Link, Editor-in-Chief
July 7, 2025
Courtesy of UWO Athletics -- The UW Oshkosh men’s and women’s track and field and cross country teams had seven athletes selected to the College Sports Communicators 2025 Academic All-District squads on June 25.

Seven Titans earn College Sports Communicators 2025 Academic All-District honors

Jacob Link, Editor-in-Chief
July 4, 2025
Courtesy of the Oshkosh Police Department -- The Oshkosh Police Department arrested a 17-year-old male Aug. 10 on the 1200 block of W 12th Ave. on multiple charges including first degree attempted homicide, and he was taken to the Winnebago County Jail.

One person dead after possible drug overdose in town of Algoma

Jacob Link, Editor-in-Chief
July 4, 2025
Courtesy of the Oshkosh Police Department -- The Oshkosh Police Department and the Lake Winnebago Area Metropolitan Enforcement Group arrested a 49-year-old man on drug charges June 23.

OPD arrests man, seizes 1.57 pounds of methamphetamine

Jacob Link, Editor-in-Chief
June 30, 2025
For the second time in UW Oshkosh baseball history, Titans center fielder Jake Surane won a Gold Glove from the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) and Rawlings June 18.

UWO’s Surane wins Gold Glove Award

Jacob Link, Editor-in-Chief
June 25, 2025
Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons / Original by User:Halleypo, modified by User:Steelpillow, CC BY-SA 3.0 -- A replica Santos-Dumont Demoiselle, built in France, will be brought overseas to Oshkosh and will be displayed in the vintage aircraft area during AirVenture.

EAA announces three replica vintage aircraft to appear at AirVenture

Jacob Link, Editor-in-Chief
June 16, 2025
Courtesy of Wikimedia — The Oshkosh Public Library sits at 106 Washington Ave.

Oshkosh Public Library kicks off summer reading program

Jacob Link, Editor-in-Chief
June 13, 2025
Courtesy of J.F. Brennan Company — An aerial view of the Fox River.

WisDOT to hold public meeting June 25 for Main Street construction plans

Jacob Link, Editor-in-Chief
June 12, 2025
Courtesy of UWO Athletics

UWO finishes 28th in D-III Learfield Directors’ Cup

Jacob Link, Editor-in-Chief
June 12, 2025
Larry Rodgers / D3photography.com -- UWO's Brenna Masloroff throws the shot put at the NCAA Division III Championship at the SPIRE Institute in Geneva, Ohio.

UWO’s Masloroff named North Region Women’s Field Athlete of the Year

Jacob Link, Editor-in-Chief
June 7, 2025
Courtesy of Annatsach, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons -- Data from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services shows that 505 people visited Emergency Departments with fireworks-related injuries between 2019 and 2022.

OPD warns Oshkosh residents of illegal firework usage

Jacob Link, Editor-in-Chief
June 5, 2025
Courtesy of the Oshkosh Police Department -- The Oshkosh Police Department cruiser waits near a park in town last year.

OPD arrests four in multi-city drug bust

Jacob Link, Editor-in-Chief
June 3, 2025
Courtesy of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin -- A 52-year-old Oshkosh man, who is a registered sex offender, was indicted on obscenity and child pornography charges May 28 by acting United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin Richard Frohling.

Oshkosh man indicted on obscenity and child porn charges

Jacob Link, Editor-in-Chief
May 30, 2025
Courtesy of Tori Sines / D3photography.com -- UWO's Joshua Rivers jumps at the NCAA Division III Outdoor Track and Field Championship at the SPIRE Institute in Geneva, Ohio.

Rivers, Nolan win individual D-III national championships

Jacob Link, Editor-in-Chief
May 27, 2025
Larry Rodgers / D3photography.com -- UWO's Brenna Masloroff throws the shot put at the NCAA Division III Championship at the SPIRE Institute in Geneva, Ohio.

Masloroff earns two second place finishes at national meet

Jacob Link, Editor-in-Chief
May 27, 2025
Courtesy of UWO Athletics -- Oshkosh's Haylie Wittman rounds the bases in a game this year at UW-Oshkosh Softball Park.

UWO softball falls to UWSP in D-III regional championship

Jacob Link, Editor-in-Chief
May 20, 2025
Courtesy of Governors State University -- Former UW Oshkosh Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Cheryl Green died April 23 after a battle with cancer.

Former UWO Vice Chancellor Cheryl Green dies

Jacob Link, Editor-in-Chief
May 19, 2025
Courtesy of 247 Sports -- Xzavion Mitchell plays in a game earlier this season for Oshkosh North High School.

‘He is a phenomenal individual’

Jacob Link, Managing Editor
May 9, 2025
Courtesy of the Oshkosh Police Department -- The Oshkosh Police Department cruiser waits near a park in town last year.

OPD arrests eight men for human trafficking

Jacob Link, Managing Editor
May 1, 2025
Courtesy of the WIAA -- The WIAA passed an amendment allowing students to make NIL deals at its 129th annual meeting in Stevens Point April 25.

WIAA passes NIL for student-athletes

Jacob Link, Managing Editor
May 1, 2025
Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan

Wisconsin politicians call for release of Milwaukee County judge

Jacob Link, Managing Editor
May 1, 2025
Courtesy of Mike McMahon -- The Outagamie County Administration Complex houses the count’s health department, which is preparing for possible cases of the measles due to a high volume of people in the area for the NFL draft.

Fox Valley prepares for cases of measles

Jacob Link, Managing Editor
April 28, 2025
Jacob Link / Advance-Titan -- Oblio's Lounge in downtown Oshkosh was partially closed after the shooting of a bartender on Thursday.

Bartender at Oblio’s Lounge shot in neck

Jacob Link, Managing Editor
April 19, 2025
Courtesy of UWO Flickr -- The UW Oshkosh Fox Cities campus in Menasha was bought by Winnebago County on Tuesday.

Winnebago County buys UWO Fox Cities property

Jacob Link, Managing Editor
April 19, 2025

Wisconsin joins lawsuit suing Trump administration for museum cuts

Jacob Link, Managing Editor
April 19, 2025
Josh Lehner / Advance-Titan -- UWO chancellor candidate Manohar Singh answers questions in front of a crowd of students, faculty and staff in Reeve during an April 8 open form.

Manohar Singh selected to be 12th chancellor of UWO

Jacob Link and Josh Lehner
April 15, 2025
Jacob Link / Advance-Titan -- Construction workers prepare to replace the ozone system at Oshkosh's Water Filtration Plant.

Oshkosh to replace ozone system at Water Filtration Plant

Jacob Link, Managing Editor
April 10, 2025
Courtesy of Tammy Baldwin -- U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin sits in a meeting in the Senate Chambers.

‘Fighting to give these businesses a lifeline’

Jacob Link, Managing Editor
April 10, 2025
Jacob Link / Advance-Titan -- UWO head coach Brad Fischer draws up a play during a timeout in Oshkosh's matchup with Smith College (Massachusetts) at the NCAA Division III Final Four at the Cregger Center in Salem, Virginia, March 20.

March Madness run falls just short

Jacob Link, Managing Editor
April 4, 2025
Courtesy of Ashtin Elder -- UWO celebrates advancing to the program's third Final Four after beating Baldwin Wallace 60-53 Saturday night in Bloomington, Illinois.

UWO advances to Final Four with 60-53 win over Baldwin Wallace

Jacob Link, Managing Editor
March 19, 2025
‘Save our bookstore’

‘Save our bookstore’

Jacob Link, Managing Editor
March 13, 2025
Week In Review Podcast: Season 2, Episode 6

Week In Review Podcast: Season 2, Episode 6

Jacob Link, Managing Editor
March 7, 2025
Courtesy of UWO Athletics -- The UW Oshkosh women’s basketball team celebrates advancing to the Sweet 16 after taking down Trine University last year.

March Madness returns to Oshkosh

Jacob Link, Managing Editor
March 6, 2025
Jess Duch / Advance-Titan -- UWO sophomore Vladyslav Plyaka speaks in a video podcast about the affects of the Russian invasion of Ukraine in Reeve Memorial Union Feb. 26.

‘It’s so hard to be in a safe place’

Jacob Link and Suzy Dawood
March 6, 2025
Graphic by Jess Duch / Advance-Titan

Baldwin co-authors bill to protect farmland from foreign investors

Jacob Link, Managing Editor
March 6, 2025
Courtesy of the Oshkosh Police Department -- The Oshkosh Police Department cruiser waits near a park in town last year.

Former UWO student killed in car crash

Jacob Link, Managing Editor
March 6, 2025
Courtesy of the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.

Wisconsin DMV reports rise in online vehicle sale fraud

Jacob Link, Managing Editor
March 3, 2025
Isabella Gould / Advance-Titan -- RTF students smile after winning 20 awards for UW Oshkosh at the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Student Forum.

​​Titans dominate WBA

Jacob Link, Managing Editor
March 3, 2025
Courtesy of Flickr

A-T Oscar Predictions

Jacob Link, Managing Editor
March 3, 2025
Week In Review podcast: Season 2, Episode 5

Week In Review podcast: Season 2, Episode 5

Jacob Link, Managing Editor
February 23, 2025
Week In Review podcast: Season 2, Episode 4

Week In Review podcast: Season 2, Episode 4

Jacob Link, Managing Editor
February 23, 2025
Jacob Link / Advance-Titan -- A lake sturgeon sits outside of Jerry’s Bar in Oshkosh, one of 10 DNR registering stations around the Winnebago chain of lakes.

Harvest caps almost met on Upriver Lakes in second week of sturgeon spearing

Jacob Link, Managing Editor
February 20, 2025
Courtesy of Oshkosh YMCA -- The Oshkosh YMCA requires hockey players to pay a fee to utilize the rink as well as wear full gear.

Oshkosh deserves outdoor hockey rink

Jacob Link, Managing Editor
February 20, 2025
Courtesy of the Oshkosh Police Department -- The Oshkosh Police Department cruiser waits near a park in town last year.

UWO student arrested at Underground Bar

Jacob Link, Managing Editor
February 20, 2025
Jessica Duch / Advance-Titan -- Rescue crews help a woman back onto land on an airboat after the truck she was in crashed through the ice on Lake Winnebago Saturday.

Sturgeon spearing season begins with truck falling through ice

Jessica Duch and Jacob Link
February 13, 2025
Courtesy of UWO Flickr -- The UWO women's wrestling team is 2-4 in its inaugural season in the NCWWC and will participate as an NCAA team next year.

Women’s wrestling becomes 91st NCAA sport

Jacob Link, Managing Editor
February 13, 2025
Jacob Link / Advance-Titan -- The Herd's Chris Livingston dribbles the ball up the court in a game earlier this season at the Oshkosh Arena.

Herd drops third straight game with loss to Skyhawks

Jacob Link, Managing Editor
February 10, 2025
Jacob Link / Advance-Titan -- The Herd's James Akinjo drives to the basket in a game earlier this season at the Oshkosh Arena.

Herd falls to Mad Ants 130-110

Jacob Link, Managing Editor
February 4, 2025
Advance-Titan File Photo -- Ice shanties line the surface of Lake Winnebago in February of last year.

Fond du Lac man dies after falling through ice on Lake Winnebago

Jacob Link, Managing Editor
February 4, 2025
Courtesy of Terri Cole / UWO Athletics -- Delaney Cienkus performs on the balance beam in a meet earlier this season at the Kolf Sports Center.

UWO gymnastics remains undefeated with win over Simpson College

Jacob Link, Managing Editor
February 3, 2025
Courtesy of Terri Cole / UWO Athletics -- Annesley Day wrestles in a meet earlier this season at the Kolf Sports Center.

Women’s wrestling falls to NMU 30-17

Jacob Link, Managing Editor
February 3, 2025
Jacob Link / Advance-Titan -- The Herd's James Akinjo takes flight in Wisconsin's 128-114 win over Delaware Wednesday at the Oshkosh Arena.

Ellenson, Akinjo lead Herd past Delaware Blue Coats

Jacob Link, Managing Editor
January 29, 2025
Courtesy of Steve Frommell / UWO Athletics -- Oshkosh's Myra Bair wrestles in a match earlier this season.

Women’s wrestling drops match to Stevens Point

Jacob Link, Managing Editor
January 29, 2025
Jacob Link / Advance-Titan -- The Herd's AJ Johnson drives to the rim in Wisconsin's 94-88 victory over the Motor City Cruise Thursday at the Oshkosh Arena.

Herd extend win streak to four games in front of franchise-record crowd

Jacob Link, Managing Editor
January 23, 2025
Courtesy of the Oshkosh Police Department -- The Oshkosh Police Department cruiser waits near a park in town last year.

OPD arrests Texas man for human trafficking

Jacob Link, Managing Editor
January 17, 2025
Courtesy of Steve Frommell / UWO Athletics -- Oshkosh's Sammi Beyer dribbles the basketball in a game earlier this season at the Kolf Sports Center.

Titans remain undefeated with OT win over Whitewater

Jacob Link, Managing Editor
January 17, 2025
Jacob Link / Advance-Titan -- The Herd's James Akinjo drives to the basket in a game earlier this season at the Oshkosh Arena.

Herd fall to Westchester Knicks 124-117

Jacob Link, Managing Editor
January 15, 2025
Courtesy of the Oshkosh Police Department -- The Oshkosh Police Department cruiser waits near a park in town last year.

OPD arrests 40-year-old for discharging firearm inside Fleet Farm

Jacob Link, Managing Editor
January 10, 2025
Courtesy of Damascus Road -- Damascus Road, an Oshkosh-based organization that looks to educate and prevent human trafficking, will host its 15th annual “Stop the Traffick: Make Some Noise Human Trafficking Awareness Day Rally” on Saturday in partnership with the Oshkosh Police Department.

Damascus Road to host human trafficking awareness rally Saturday

Jacob Link, Managing Editor
January 10, 2025
Courtesy of UWO Athletics -- UWO’s Kyle Rasper competes in an event during a past meet this season at Kolf Sports Center.

UWO men’s wrestling remains winless with loss to Platteville

Jacob Link, Managing Editor
January 10, 2025
Morgan Feltz / Advance-Titan -- UWO guard Carter Thomas (21) dribbles down the court during a game at the Kolf Sports Center last season.

Men’s basketball falls to UWEC at home 69-56

Jacob Link, Managing Editor
January 9, 2025
Courtesy of Steve Frommell / UWO Athletics -- UWO's Kayce Vaile puts up a layup against Benedictine University (Illinois) earlier this season at the Kolf Sports Center.

UWO maintains perfect record with win at Eau Claire

Jacob Link, Managing Editor
January 8, 2025
Courtesy of OSAD -- The Oshkosh school board plans to meet Wednesday night to discuss solutions to airport zoning restrictions that will affect building plans for South Park Middle School.

Oshkosh school board to meet Wednesday for updated plans on South Park Middle School

Jacob Link, Managing Editor
January 8, 2025
Courtesy of the Oshkosh Police Department -- The Oshkosh Police Department cruiser waits near a park in town last year.

Man charged in stabbing death to stand trial May 5

Jacob Link, Managing Editor
January 8, 2025
Courtesy of the Oshkosh Police Department -- The Oshkosh Police Department arrested a 17-year-old male Aug. 10 on the 1200 block of W 12th Ave. on multiple charges including first degree attempted homicide, and he was taken to the Winnebago County Jail.

OPD arrests 23-year-old after discharging firearm

Jacob Link, Managing Editor
January 8, 2025
Courtesy of UWO Athletics -- The Associated Press selected UW Oshkosh football offensive lineman John Schirger to the 2024 AP NCAA Division III All-America Football Second Team on Thursday to become the sixth Titan in the history of the program to receive an AP award.

Schirger selected to AP All-America Second Team

Jacob Link, Managing Editor
December 20, 2024
Courtesy of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin -- A 52-year-old Oshkosh man, who is a registered sex offender, was indicted on obscenity and child pornography charges May 28 by acting United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin Richard Frohling.

Oshkosh man indicted by federal grand jury for stealing pistol

Jacob Link, Managing Editor
December 20, 2024
Courtesy of the Oshkosh Police Department -- The Oshkosh Police Department arrested a 17-year-old male Aug. 10 on the 1200 block of W 12th Ave. on multiple charges including first degree attempted homicide, and he was taken to the Winnebago County Jail.

OPD investigating Michigan Street shooting

Jacob Link, Managing Editor
December 20, 2024
Menominee Park Zoo welcomes black bear, three foxes

Menominee Park Zoo welcomes black bear, three foxes

Jacob Link, Managing Editor
December 16, 2024
Lexi Wojcik-Kretchmer / Advance-Titan -- UW Oshkosh students, staff and faculty all echoed that they want a chancellor who is visible to the campus community at the Universities of Wisconsin Search and Screen Committee listening sessions held in Reeve Union Dec. 9.

UWO community voices opinions on chancellor search

Jacob Link, Managing Editor
December 13, 2024
Jacob Link / Advance-Titan -- The Herd's Chris Livingston dribbles the ball up the court in a game earlier this season at the Oshkosh Arena.

Herd fall to Motor City 117-94 at home

Jacob Link, Managing Editor
December 12, 2024
Courtesy of the Oshkosh Police Department -- The Oshkosh Police Department cruiser waits near a park in town last year.

Oshkosh police officer kills person wielding knife

Jacob Link, Managing Editor
December 12, 2024
Courtesy of Steve Frommell / UWO Athletics -- UWO junior Joshua Rivers takes flight in the long jump at the Kolf Sports Center Dec. 7.

Rivers sets D-III record in long jump

Jacob Link, Managing Editor
December 10, 2024
Morgan Feltz / The Advance-Titan — The Oregon/Jackson Street bridge is set to be replaced in 2028.

Oregon/Jackson Street bridge public meeting to be held Wednesday at library

Jacob Link, Managing Editor
December 10, 2024
Morgan Feltz / Advance-Titan -- UWO guard Carter Thomas (21) dribbles down the court during a game at the Kolf Sports Center last season.

UWO takes down Calvin 73-69

Jacob Link, Assistant News Editor
December 5, 2024
Courtesy of Oshkosh Fire Department -- The Oshkosh Fire Department Local 316 Food and Toy Drive started Dec. 2 and continues through Dec. 16.

Oshkosh Fire Department’s food and toy drive returns for 26th year

Jacob Link, Assistant News Editor
December 4, 2024
UWO to consider outsourcing University Books & More employees

UWO to consider outsourcing University Books & More employees

Jacob Link and Kelly Hueckman
December 4, 2024
Courtesy of the Oshkosh Police Department -- The Oshkosh Police Department cruiser waits near a park in town last year.

Police arrest Oshkosh man for battery, disorderly conduct

Jacob Link, Assistant News Editor
December 4, 2024
Courtesy of the Oshkosh Police Department -- The Oshkosh Police Department arrested a 17-year-old male Aug. 10 on the 1200 block of W 12th Ave. on multiple charges including first degree attempted homicide, and he was taken to the Winnebago County Jail.

Five men arrested in human trafficking investigation

Jacob Link, Assistant News Editor
December 4, 2024
Isaac Pischer / Advance-Titan -- Two Titans jump up for a block against UW-Whitewater in the WIAC Championship game Nov. 16 at the Kolf Sports Center.

Volleyball sweeps Marymount in 1st round of NCAA tournament

Jacob Link, Assistant News Editor
November 21, 2024
Lehman qualifies for NCAA Championship

Lehman qualifies for NCAA Championship

Jacob Link, Assistant News Editor
November 20, 2024
Police car with car lock against it

Oshkosh man to stand trial for hit and run

Jacob Link, Assistant News Editor
November 20, 2024
Jacob Link / Advance-Titan -- The Herd's Stanley Umude puts up a shot against the Sioux Falls Skyforce Nov. 19 at the Oshkosh Arena. Umude recorded 27 points and eight rebounds in the contest.

Herd remain winless in G League Tip-Off Tournament

Jacob Link, Assistant News Editor
November 20, 2024
Katie Pulvermacher / Advance-Titan -- The Herd's Stephen Thompson drives to the basket in a game last season at the Oshkosh Arena.

Herd falls to Gold 105-99 in home opener

Jacob Link, Assistant News Editor
November 18, 2024
Katie Pulvermacher / Advance-Titan -- The Herd's Stephen Thompson dribbles past a defender at the Oshkosh Arena in a game during the 2023-24 season.

Herd falls to Wolves 111-93 in season opener

Jacob Link, Assistant News Editor
November 14, 2024

Titans cross country sweep at Red Hawk open

Jacob Link, Assistant News Editor
November 13, 2024
Courtesy of the Oshkosh Police Department -- The Oshkosh Police Department arrested a 17-year-old male Aug. 10 on the 1200 block of W 12th Ave. on multiple charges including first degree attempted homicide, and he was taken to the Winnebago County Jail.

OPD investigates shooting near downtown Oshkosh

Jacob Link, Assistant News Editor
November 13, 2024
Lori Palmeri makes a phone call at the Winnebago County Democratic Party building in Oshkosh Nov. 5.

Palmeri to focus on clean water, funding education in second term

Jacob Link, Assistant News Editor
November 13, 2024
Courtesy of Glenn Grothman -- U.S. Rep. Glenn Grothman sits in a U.S Senate meeting.

Grothman to focus on government spending while in office

Jacob Link, Assistant News Editor
November 13, 2024
Alfheim, left, sits and talks to a constituent during her election watch party Nov. 5 in Appleton. Alfheim won her race for State Senate seat for District 18, which includes Neenah, Menasha and parts of Appleton and Oshkosh.

Alfheim looks to unify the Fox Valley

Josh Lehner and Jacob Link
November 13, 2024
UWO students wait in line to vote.

Students wait up to three hours to vote

Jacob Link, Assistant News Editor
November 7, 2024

Lehman wins WIAC title

Jacob Link, Assistant News Editor
November 6, 2024

Police Investigate shooting on Oregon Street

Jacob Link, Assistant News Editor
November 6, 2024

OPD arrests two individuals on Sullivan Street

Jacob Link, Assistant News Editor
November 6, 2024
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