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RBHS students walk through the new CPS weapons detection system to enter school.
Weapon detection systems at Rock Bridge leaves mixed opinions on student body
September 5, 2024
Photo of RBHS graduation cap and gown.
Columbia Public Schools prohibits individualization of attire at graduation, promotes community achievement
May 10, 2024
Ahlam Alamin (10) and Aneesh Calyam (9) run a check-in table during RBHS's annual debate tournament, COMO Classic, on Feb. 2.
RBHS Speech and Debate to hold showcase, aim to raise funds and awareness
May 9, 2024
Photo of Feeding Como flyer. The main event for Feeding Como is May 4, from 12pm-3pm at Bethel Park.
Feeding COMO holds annual potluck, raises awareness for food insecurity
May 3, 2024
Reid Fairlamb (12) practices his solo for the upcoming school musical, "Let it Be," during the April 30. dress rehearsal.
“Let it Be” will debut on opening night May 3 at 7 p.m.
May 2, 2024
Crew Norden (11) bats the ball. RBHS bruins won 4-1 at the baseball game Saturday, April 20.
Bruins Baseball ranks second in the state, April 20
April 23, 2024
Mari Miller (11) dribbles past a Cor Jesu Academy player in the 2024 MSHSAA Show-Me Showdown Class 6 Saturday, March 16.
RBHS varsity girls’ basketball beats Cor Jesu Academy 60-51 in Final Four
March 17, 2024
Malia Chievous (11) quickly runs to the basket against Incarnate Word during the 2024 MSHSAA Show-Me Showdown Class 6 Friday, March 15.
RBHS varsity girls’ basketball falls to Incarnate Word Academy 65-41 in Final Four
March 16, 2024
Squaring up for a three, senior Lexi Butts is looking to score the ball. The game ended in a 74-49 victory for the RBHS bruins over Helias on senior night.
RBHS varsity girls’ basketball dominates Helias 74-49
February 24, 2024
Ready to pass the ball, junior Malia Chievous (2) is looking for an open teammate. The RBHS Bruins took a 49-47 victory over the Cardinal Ritter Lions with a buzzer beater on Feb. 15.
RBHS varsity girls’ basketball triumphs over Cardinal Ritter Lions 49-47 with buzzer-beating shot
February 18, 2024
Students gather on the courtwarming dance floor.
Behind the scenes: StuCo plans school dances
March 21, 2025
The cover of "God Plays His Piano Drone," captured by Ethan Cooksey, highlights the "shoegaze" and "dream pop" feel of the album, released May 17, 2024.
‘God Plays His Piano Drone:’ The start of a young musician’s career
August 21, 2024
Image courtesy of Envato Elements
RBHS seniors reflect on their feelings of preparedness for college
May 8, 2024
Stress, anxiety skyrocket as students prepare for upcoming AP tests
Stress, anxiety skyrocket as students prepare for upcoming AP tests
April 18, 2024
Not even water?
Not even water?
April 10, 2024
The cover of "God Plays His Piano Drone," captured by Ethan Cooksey, highlights the "shoegaze" and "dream pop" feel of the album, released May 17, 2024.
‘God Plays His Piano Drone:’ The start of a young musician’s career
August 21, 2024
Photo courtesy of taylorswift.com
The Tortured Poets Department takes fatalistic approach, reflects real life
May 1, 2024
photo courtesy of IMDb.
“Kung Fu Panda 4” adds an entertaining yet predictable film to its franchise
March 10, 2024
Paul Atreides (Timothee Chalamet) in Dune: Part Two. Image courtesy of IMDb
“Dune: Part Two” sees large box office numbers, continues compelling story
March 9, 2024
Photo of the popular Valentine's Day candy conversation hearts. This treat dates back to 1847 and were originally used as throat lozenges. However, by the early 1900's they became a sweet treat to gift to a friend or valentine.
The bloody history of Valentine’s Day, how it morphed into the modern celebration
February 14, 2024
Photo of menstrual products
Metal exposure in tampons exposes the negligence of the menstrual product industry
October 1, 2024
Photo of Chappell Roan at the Gov Ball
The Respect and Demands of a Midwest Princess
September 18, 2024
The entrance to the Rock Bridge baseball and softball complex.
Weighing the Pros and Cons of School and Club Sports
May 22, 2024
Flags in the counselors office, represent college choices in the United States.
Navigating college recruitment first hand
May 20, 2024
Image of Howard-Evans Place prior to its destruction in 1995.
Inadequate district funding metrics perpetuate anti-Blackness, segregation in schools in the Greater St. Louis area
February 28, 2024
Transphobia remains a pressing issue in the American education system
Transphobia remains a pressing issue in the American education system
September 30, 2022
Photo courtesy of envato elements.
Crisis, conflict reporting unveils bias in western media
May 13, 2022
Daughter Of The Dragon, Anna May Wong
Fetishization drives violence against Asian women
April 7, 2022
The female gaze counteracts existing standards in cinema
The female gaze counteracts existing standards in cinema
December 20, 2021
The 27 Club glorifies premature death in the music industry
The 27 Club glorifies premature death in the music industry
December 3, 2021
The entrance to the Rock Bridge baseball and softball complex.
Weighing the Pros and Cons of School and Club Sports
May 22, 2024
Flags in the counselors office, represent college choices in the United States.
Navigating college recruitment first hand
May 20, 2024
End of high school prompts reflection, exploration of memories
End of high school prompts reflection, exploration of memories
May 19, 2022
Journaling journey, finding tranquility in writing
Journaling journey, finding tranquility in writing
April 6, 2022
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Online english renews desire to write
December 13, 2021
Southpaw Volume 15 Issue 2
Southpaw Volume 15 Issue 2
January 27, 2025
Southpaw Volume 15 Issue 1
Southpaw Volume 15 Issue 1
January 27, 2025
Southpaw Volume 14 Issue 4
Southpaw Volume 14 Issue 4
May 9, 2024
Southpaw Volume 14 Issue 3
Southpaw Volume 14 Issue 3
February 29, 2024
Southpaw cover for Volume 14 Issue 2. Photography by Bailey Blackburn
Southpaw Volume 14 Issue 2
February 29, 2024
CPS Debate captains Aditi Patel (12) and Avery Johnson (12) smile on stage while presenting awards. The awards ceremony concluded COMO Classic, which ran from Jan. 31 to Feb. 1.
COMO Classic Debate Tournament Photo Gallery
February 13, 2025
Riley Rolwing (11) and Brennan Scott (10) discuss how they're going to execute the 200m dash.
RBHS Track Team Opener at Battle Gallery
March 19, 2024
Children during March Mathness having a lunch break before doing various activities.
March Mathness Photo Gallery
March 18, 2024
The RBHS Show Choir members strike their final pose concluding their City Lights opening performance on Jan. 11. This pose marks the end of the song Candle in the Wind/Saturday Night by Elton John featuring soloist Reid Fairlamb (11).
RBHS Show Choir premieres City Lights performance on Jan. 11
January 15, 2024
This incredibly tall white light tree stands tall in the Veterans United light display. The light show will run through Dec. 17 from 7-10:30pm each night. Photo by Kaden Rhodes
Veterans United Light Show
December 14, 2023
RBHS wishes Principal Sirna happy birthday
RBHS wishes Principal Sirna happy birthday
April 12, 2020
Senior Thalia Montilla reflects on her favorite cultural traditions, addresses stereotypes
Senior Thalia Montilla reflects on her favorite cultural traditions, addresses stereotypes
April 11, 2020
How to make 4 DIY masks from household items
How to make 4 DIY masks from household items
April 5, 2020
Female students share what makes them feel beautiful
Female students share what makes them feel beautiful
March 28, 2020
Looking Back: True/False Boot Camp 2020
Looking Back: True/False Boot Camp 2020
March 19, 2020
Art by Vivian Spear
Shark rank: Barbie film series
October 29, 2021
Overexposed: Nature photography
Overexposed: Nature photography
February 11, 2021
Art by Rachel Stevens.
Super Bowl 55 prediciton
February 7, 2021
Photo by Desmond Kisida.
Overexposed: Sports/Action Photography
January 25, 2021
Tier list made on tier maker.com
Shark rank: Black Mirror
January 8, 2021
First Time I took the ACT
First Time I took the ACT
February 27, 2020
First time I tried modeling
First time I tried modeling
February 21, 2020
First time I tried a paper straw
First time I tried a paper straw
January 28, 2020
First time I made my own pasta
First time I made my own pasta
January 13, 2020
First Time I tried a new food
First Time I tried a new food
December 13, 2019
Bruin bear had a great fall
November 2, 2020
Students tell their favorite winter tales
Students tell their favorite winter tales
December 21, 2019
Bruin Bear's Snowtime Shenanigans
Bruin Bear: Showtime Shenanigans
December 14, 2019
Art by Devin Hall.
Students retell haunting tales
October 30, 2019
Undying Love
Undying Love
October 4, 2019
Photo courtesy of Shruti Gautam.
Sandeep Gautam and Manisha Jain
April 17, 2021
Photo courtesy of Sophia Eaton.
Touria El Jaoual
April 15, 2021
Photo courtesy of Anjali Noel Ramesh.
Shyamala Ramesh and Noel Ramesh Aloysius
April 13, 2021
My mom and dad in Hangzhou. Photo courtesy of Sarah Ding.
Zhijian Ye and Shinghua Ding
April 12, 2021
Biting my nails
Biting my nails
April 10, 2020
Photo courtesy of Shruti Gautam.
Sandeep Gautam and Manisha Jain
April 17, 2021
Photo courtesy of Sophia Eaton.
Touria El Jaoual
April 15, 2021
Photo courtesy of Anjali Noel Ramesh.
Shyamala Ramesh and Noel Ramesh Aloysius
April 13, 2021
My mom and dad in Hangzhou. Photo courtesy of Sarah Ding.
Zhijian Ye and Shinghua Ding
April 12, 2021
I was proud of myself for checking renewing my driver's license off my to-do list today. Photo by Bailey Stover.
Pandemic Diaries
June 26, 2020
Students work jobs to save money, evade boredom; responsibilities affect online learning
Students work jobs to save money, evade boredom; responsibilities affect online learning
April 8, 2020
How to make 4 DIY masks from household items
How to make 4 DIY masks from household items
April 5, 2020
Hands of adult female student typing on computer keyboard while studying at home in the evening
First day of online learning sparks discussions of academic equality
March 31, 2020
Close-up tablet computer in a woman hand. Photo from Envato Elements.
Students share initial thoughts on online education
March 31, 2020
Baby fox. Photo by Sarah Mosteller.
Human activities prove detrimental to environment, increase risk of infectious diseases
April 14, 2020
Political action, youth involvement necessary to protect environment
Political action, youth involvement necessary to protect environment
April 10, 2020
Blue recycling bag. Photo by Audrey Novinger
Waste Minimization Coordinator Ben Kreitner answers questions about city recycling policies
March 18, 2020
Photo illustration of single-use plastics by Sophie Froese.
Plastic pollution ruinous to environment, requires immediate action
February 17, 2020
Climate change presents hazards for Missouri agriculture
Climate change presents hazards for Missouri agriculture
February 3, 2020
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Bullying over social media not protected under school, state law

Daphne Yu
May 23, 2013
Bones clarifies attendance policy on prom day

Bones clarifies attendance policy on prom day

Daphne Yu
May 9, 2013

Pictures capture final assembly; retired faculty returns

Daphne Yu
May 3, 2013
Missouri House Bill 136 could change graduation requirements on math and science credits. Students would have to take a math or science course for the two semesters prior to their graduation. Photo by Maddy Jones

Bill reinforces science, math

Daphne Yu
April 25, 2013

Baseball expands roster, faces heavy away season

Daphne Yu
April 24, 2013
Photo by Daphne Yu

RBHS student to give talk at TEDxCoMO

Daphne Yu
April 6, 2013
Senior Morgan Bumby dribbles the ball. Photo by Patrick Smith

Girls soccer brings home defining win

Daphne Yu
April 3, 2013
Pakistani journalists tour RBHS

Pakistani journalists tour RBHS

Daphne Yu
March 19, 2013
Sophomore Cierra Porter makes a basket during the first quarter of the game. Photo by Daphne Yu

Girls basketball defends state title

Daphne Yu
March 16, 2013
Lady Bruins prepare for state championship game

Lady Bruins prepare for state championship game

Daphne Yu
March 16, 2013
Judges announce 2013 Capers performers

Judges announce 2013 Capers performers

Daphne Yu
March 15, 2013
Shelby Wilson just after donning the Courtwarming Crown. Wilson was named Courtwarming King at today's assembly. Photo by Asa Lory

2013 Courtwarming king crowned

Daphne Yu
March 15, 2013
Bruin Girls bring home national awards

Bruin Girls bring home national awards

Daphne Yu
March 13, 2013
Girls basketball dominates sectionals

Girls basketball dominates sectionals

Daphne Yu
March 8, 2013
Senior Raj Satpathy plays the Tabla drums ease. Photo by Daphne Yu

Global Village continues with first “Song and Music” day

Daphne Yu
March 5, 2013
People line up outside of HHS' gym to buy tickets for the championship games. Photo by Daphne Yu

Basketball ‘left it all out there’ in last game of districts

Daphne Yu
March 3, 2013
Sophomore Chayla Cheadle takes the offensive at Thursday night's game against the Jefferson City Jays. Bruins won 63-11. Photo by Patrick Smith

Girls basketball defeats Kewpies, takes district championship

Daphne Yu
March 3, 2013
Senior Theo

Sequester cuts to affect teens

Daphne Yu
March 1, 2013

Culinary Arts caters True/False jubilee

Daphne Yu
February 28, 2013
Storm disrupts tournament, first week of spring sports

Storm disrupts tournament, first week of spring sports

Daphne Yu
February 27, 2013
Snow causes parking lot jam

Snow causes parking lot jam

Daphne Yu
February 25, 2013
The RBHS Bruin Girls rehearse Friday night, just before their regional competition in December. Photo by Asa Lory

Bruin girls place at state, move on to nationals

Daphne Yu
February 24, 2013
Show choirs sweep last competition

Show choirs sweep last competition

Daphne Yu
February 24, 2013
Courtwarming events cancelled, rescheduled

Courtwarming events cancelled, rescheduled

Daphne Yu
February 21, 2013
Courtwarming Day Two: Animated Films

Courtwarming Day Two: Animated Films

Daphne Yu
February 20, 2013
Meet the courtwarming king candidates

Meet the courtwarming king candidates

Daphne Yu
February 20, 2013
Photo by Aniqa Rahman

Meet courtwarming king candidate Ian Meyer

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February 20, 2013
Photo by Aniqa Rahman

Meet courtwarming king candidate Jake Alden

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February 20, 2013
Photo by Aniqa Rahman

Meet courtwarming king candidate Alex Jones

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February 20, 2013
Photo by Aniqa Rahman

Meet courtwarming king candidate Eli Sherman

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February 19, 2013
Photo by Aniqa Rahman

Meet courtwarming king candidate Alex Henderson

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February 19, 2013
Courtwarming Day One: Heroes and Villains

Courtwarming Day One: Heroes and Villains

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February 19, 2013
Culinary students to serve Mardi Gras meals

Culinary students to serve Mardi Gras meals

Daphne Yu
February 12, 2013
Annual film festival provides fresh experience

Annual film festival provides fresh experience

Daphne Yu
February 11, 2013
Bruin Booster Club provides physicals, raises funds

Bruin Booster Club provides physicals, raises funds

Daphne Yu
February 10, 2013

Government’s drone usage brought to light

Daphne Yu
February 7, 2013
Feature photo by Maria Kalaitzandonakes

Sexual assault victims struggle to reconcile

Daphne Yu
February 6, 2013

Bruins dominate home game against Bulldogs

Daphne Yu
February 6, 2013

Halftime performance, second half intrigues students

Daphne Yu
February 4, 2013

Asian countries reevaluate separation, political differences

Daphne Yu
February 2, 2013

Closed lunch policy has varied effects on lunch businesses

Daphne Yu
January 30, 2013
Photo by Daphne Yu

RBHS hosts Advance Placement luncheon

Daphne Yu
January 25, 2013
Girls basketball defeats cross-town rival

Girls basketball defeats cross-town rival

Daphne Yu
January 24, 2013
Players, Mast review post-game altercation

Players, Mast review post-game altercation

Daphne Yu
January 24, 2013
RBHS to host girls basketball tournament

RBHS to host girls basketball tournament

Daphne Yu
January 16, 2013
CPS workers rope off the area under construction in the hallway connecting the south lot to the rest of the school. Photo by Daphne Yu

Hallway undergoes construction

Daphne Yu
January 16, 2013
Head coach Peter Willet talks to junior swimmer Ashley Shahan during the meet. Photo by Laurel Critchfield

Swimming Week 6

Daphne Yu
January 13, 2013
Girls Basketball Week 8 (9-3)

Girls Basketball Week 8 (9-3)

Daphne Yu
January 13, 2013
Sophomore Matt Echelmeier and senior Leo Terzopoulos practice after school for their games in the Smith-Cotton tournament. Photo by Patrick Smith

Boys Basketball Week 8 (7-5)

Daphne Yu
January 13, 2013
Activity Bus transportation will be available to middle school students four days a week under the compromise discussion. Photo by Kaitlyn Marsh

Faculty reacts to possible time change

Daphne Yu
January 11, 2013
Hot chocolate will be available to the student body after school

Hot choco-looza to take place after school

Daphne Yu
January 11, 2013
Contestants take a bow after Poetry Out Loud Jan. 11. Photo by Halley Galvin

RBHS announces Poetry Out Loud winner

Daphne Yu
January 11, 2013
Students score perfects on standardized tests

Students score perfects on standardized tests

Daphne Yu
January 9, 2013
Loss of electricity provides new perspective

Loss of electricity provides new perspective

Daphne Yu
December 23, 2012
Lock down reveals importance of drills

Lock down reveals importance of drills

Daphne Yu
December 20, 2012
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Pearl Harbor inspires young adult novels

Daphne Yu
December 8, 2012
Sophomores Sophie Cunningham (left) and Cierra Porter watch from the sidelines at the RBHS girls basketball game against Blue Springs Sunday. Photo by Asa Lory

Girls take down Blue Springs basketball

Daphne Yu
December 2, 2012

Students serve as interpreters

Daphne Yu
November 15, 2012
Vietnam War veteran relives experience

Vietnam War veteran relives experience

Daphne Yu
November 11, 2012
Soccer moves to state semifinals

Soccer moves to state semifinals

Daphne Yu
November 10, 2012
RBHS boys varsity cross country team members accept their Golden Gear awards at the assembly earlier today. Photo by Asa Lory

Cross country to compete in state championship

Daphne Yu
November 2, 2012
Students and parents of students in band will be selling "Providence Bowl Re-match" shirts in the commons before school and during lunch for $10 each. The proceeds will go directly to the Bruin Band Boosters. Photo by Maria Kalaitzandonakes

Bruins prepare for district game against crosstown rival

Daphne Yu
November 1, 2012
All that glitters isn't gold

All that glitters isn’t gold

Daphne Yu
October 31, 2012
The boys swimming and diving team huddle together before practicing. Photo by Laurel Critchfield

Swimming and Diving continues improvement, looks forward to ‘Last Chance’ meet

Daphne Yu
October 27, 2012
The RBHS Boys Soccer team warms up before Wednesday's game against Whitfield, with senior Andy Barnes up front. Photo by Asa Lory

Soccer dominates last game of season

Daphne Yu
October 24, 2012

‘The Playroom’ plays with heartstrings

Daphne Yu
October 20, 2012
Senior Jordan Reiske poses with his mother for a picture taken by his father during the RBHS Boys Soccer Senior Night. Photo by Asa Lory

Soccer senior night ends with penalty kicks

Daphne Yu
October 19, 2012
Senior Hyelee Won. Photo by Daphne Yu

Meet homecoming queen candidate Hyelee Won

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October 2, 2012
Meet homecoming queen candidate Julia Schaller

Meet homecoming queen candidate Julia Schaller

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October 2, 2012
Senior Morgan Bumby. Photo by Daphne Yu

Meet homecoming queen candidate Morgan Bumby

Daphne Yu
October 2, 2012

Soccer nabs second place at Gateway Classic

Daphne Yu
September 29, 2012
Photo by Erin Kleekamp

Swimming, diving hosts Como invitational

Daphne Yu
September 29, 2012
Voting for Homecoming court nominees began this morning and ceased at the start of first hour. Students were allowed to vote for 9 senior girls. Photo by Stazi Prost.

Homecoming queen nominee left off announcements

Daphne Yu
September 28, 2012
Soccer team triumphs over cross-town rival

Soccer team triumphs over cross-town rival

Daphne Yu
September 26, 2012

Seniors to vote for homecoming queen nominations

Daphne Yu
September 26, 2012
Keep your head up: Junior Salim Gumati springs up to win a header against Lee's Summit West to try and score in the last several minutes to play. Photo by Patrick Smith

Boys soccer bounces back from disappointing loss last season

Daphne Yu
September 21, 2012
Freshman Tess Lovig begins her first match of the evening against Rolla.

Girls JV tennis sweeps Fulton varsity

Daphne Yu
September 19, 2012

Volunteers find success in Red Cross blood drive

Daphne Yu
September 18, 2012
Soccer loses to Lee's Summit West in dramatic last minute

Soccer loses to Lee’s Summit West in dramatic last minute

Daphne Yu
September 14, 2012

‘The Rock’ wins consecutive Pacemaker Finalist award

Daphne Yu
September 8, 2012
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Soccer team triumphs over Bulldogs

Daphne Yu
August 28, 2012

Relationship between twins uncovered

Daphne Yu
May 25, 2012
Girls soccer wins first game of districts

Girls soccer wins first game of districts

Daphne Yu
May 16, 2012

New teachers deem first year successful

Daphne Yu
May 13, 2012

Leaders let down club participants (yb photo of stuco/student coalition)

Daphne Yu
May 10, 2012

Cheerleading preps for new year

Daphne Yu
May 10, 2012

Baseball team slides into districts

Daphne Yu
May 10, 2012
Baseball team wins close game against Fatima

Baseball team wins close game against Fatima

Daphne Yu
May 9, 2012

Bruin, Kewpie string players participate in combined high school concert

Daphne Yu
May 3, 2012
A poster in the Rock Bridge hallway commemorates the former junior of Rock Bridge. Photo by Halley Hollis.

Police investigate homicide of former RBHS student

Daphne Yu
April 9, 2012
The three candidates for treasurer, juniors Sam Keller (left), Abby Spaedy (middle) and Cameron Grahl stand on stage. Photo by Muhammad Al-Rawi.

Meet candidates for the 2012-13 student body officers

Daphne Yu
April 6, 2012
Meet Cameron Grahl, candidate for student body treasurer

Meet Cameron Grahl, candidate for student body treasurer

Daphne Yu
April 6, 2012
Julia Schaller ran on the ballot unopposed. She will take the office as student body vice president next year.

Meet Julia Schaller, candidate for student body vice president

Daphne Yu
April 6, 2012
Meet Lauren Livesay, candidate for student body secretary

Meet Lauren Livesay, candidate for student body secretary

Daphne Yu
April 6, 2012

Student environmental coalition hosts school clean-up

Daphne Yu
April 5, 2012
Musicians perform for districts in Mexico

Musicians perform for districts in Mexico

Daphne Yu
March 26, 2012

Journalism advisor named finalist for education award

Daphne Yu
March 25, 2012

Race dictates nothing; socioeconomic status matters more

Daphne Yu
March 22, 2012

Benefit others with ethical careers

Daphne Yu
March 22, 2012

Columbia teacher groups call for increase in employee pay

Daphne Yu
March 22, 2012
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