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Councilman announces plans to introduce legislation on future of Jacksonville’s neighborhoods, citizen engagement

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3 kids killed in Michigan when tree hits vehicle during weekend storm

Read full article: 3 kids killed in Michigan when tree hits vehicle during weekend storm

Three people who died in Michigan after a tree struck their vehicle were children.

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Tornadoes in Texas and Mississippi kill 2 and injure 6 as severe weather system moves east

Read full article: Tornadoes in Texas and Mississippi kill 2 and injure 6 as severe weather system moves east

A strong storm system is threatening to whip up tornadoes in parts of the U.S. Southeast, a day after severe weather claimed at least two lives as twisters touched down in Texas and Mississippi.

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Where has all the rain gone? Bone-dry October strikes much of US

Read full article: Where has all the rain gone? Bone-dry October strikes much of US

It's as if Mother Nature shut off the rain faucet in the United States in October.

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CSX profit rose 8% in the third quarter but hurricane damage will impact current period

Read full article: CSX profit rose 8% in the third quarter but hurricane damage will impact current period

CSX delivered 3% more shipments in the third quarter to help drive its profit 8% higher.

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Disorganized system in Atlantic could become tropical depression later this week

Read full article: Disorganized system in Atlantic could become tropical depression later this week

Until I worry, you certainly don't need to

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Well-known Asheville music tradition returns in a sign of hopefulness after Helene

Read full article: Well-known Asheville music tradition returns in a sign of hopefulness after Helene

A well-known Asheville musical tradition has returned in a sign of hopefulness a week after Helene battered the mountain city.

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Hurricane Helene temporarily knocked out severe weather radars in Jacksonville, NWS had to go to backup

Read full article: Hurricane Helene temporarily knocked out severe weather radars in Jacksonville, NWS had to go to backup

Hurricane Helene knocked out power to 4.5 million Americans across the lower South Eastern U.S., leaving the National Weather Service stranded.

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Search crews with cadaver dogs wade through muck of communities ‘wiped off the map’ by Helene

Read full article: Search crews with cadaver dogs wade through muck of communities ‘wiped off the map’ by Helene

Rescuers are scouring the mountains of western North Carolina for anyone still unaccounted for since Hurricane Helene’s remnants caused catastrophic damage across the Southeast.

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AT&T reaches tentative agreement with union to end work stoppage in Florida

Read full article: AT&T reaches tentative agreement with union to end work stoppage in Florida

AT&T announced that it reached a tentative agreement with the Communications Workers of America in District 3 in the Southeast, bringing the work stoppage to an end Monday morning.

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Post Tropical Storm Francine, TD 7 and two other areas in the Atlantic

Read full article: Post Tropical Storm Francine, TD 7 and two other areas in the Atlantic

Tropical Storm Francine, TD 7 and two other areas in the Atlantic

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South Carolina governor signs into law ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors

Read full article: South Carolina governor signs into law ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster has signed into law a ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors.

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New owner says Sun-Ray Cinema lease has expired, won’t be renewed

Read full article: New owner says Sun-Ray Cinema lease has expired, won’t be renewed

Despite pushback from the community when the sale was announced, the new owner of the building that houses Sun-Ray Cinema says the decades-old theater’s lease has expired and won’t be renewed.

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Biden administration restores threatened species protections dropped by Trump

Read full article: Biden administration restores threatened species protections dropped by Trump

The Biden administration has restored rules to protect imperiled plants and animals that had been rolled back under former President Donald Trump.

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Body of canoer missing since Saturday in St. Johns County found 7 miles from where he was last seen

Read full article: Body of canoer missing since Saturday in St. Johns County found 7 miles from where he was last seen

Volunteers will head back out on the water Tuesday to search for a missing canoer who was last seen Saturday morning.

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Search suspended for 44-year-old missing kayaker near the St. Augustine Inlet

Read full article: Search suspended for 44-year-old missing kayaker near the St. Augustine Inlet

A search is underway for a missing kayaker in the Vilano area in St. Johns County, according to the sheriff’s office.

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Beyond the bite: Tick-born meat allergies

Read full article: Beyond the bite: Tick-born meat allergies

Each year 30 thousand people are officially diagnosed with Lyme disease. But the CDC reports that in fact, almost a half a million people may get sick from ticks each year in the United States.

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Temperatures expected to plunge into mid-40s this weekend in first cold snap of the season

Read full article: Temperatures expected to plunge into mid-40s this weekend in first cold snap of the season

An early cold snap will see temperatures drop dramatically across the Nation and into the Southeast by the weekend,

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Biden administration moves to restore endangered species protections dropped by Trump

Read full article: Biden administration moves to restore endangered species protections dropped by Trump

The Biden administration has proposed new rules for protecting imperiled plants and animals as officials move to reverse changes under former President Donald Trump that weakened application of the Endangered Species Act.

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Long range summer forecast released by NOAA

Read full article: Long range summer forecast released by NOAA

Hotter and wetter conditions are expected for our area over the next three months.

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Isolated Severe Thunderstorms possible for afternoon, evening

Read full article: Isolated Severe Thunderstorms possible for afternoon, evening

Isolated Severe Thunderstorms possible for afternoon, evening

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Powerful storm system slamming parts of Midwest and Southeast

Read full article: Powerful storm system slamming parts of Midwest and Southeast

A large and intense storm system is rolling across the Midwest and Southeast, bringing tornadoes, flooding rains and even heavy snow to the region.

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DEA agent says mass overdoses continue to be problem in Southern Georgia

Read full article: DEA agent says mass overdoses continue to be problem in Southern Georgia

The Atlanta DEA division on Wednesday spoke about the latest drug threats and trends impacting Southeastern Georgia, including stealthy ways dealers are smuggling narcotics.

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Twinkle, twinkle fading stars: Hiding in our brighter skies

Read full article: Twinkle, twinkle fading stars: Hiding in our brighter skies

A new study found that the night sky is growing brighter every year, and the stars are looking dimmer.

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How far do you have to travel for a white Christmas?

Read full article: How far do you have to travel for a white Christmas?

We’re on track for the coldest Christmas in decades across the entire Southeast, but despite the cold, snow is not in the forecast.

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Why tornadoes are a concern in the Southeast today

Read full article: Why tornadoes are a concern in the Southeast today

Severe weather is increasing likely today and tonight across parts of the Southeast, where strong tornadoes, large hail and damaging winds are all concerns.

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One tank trip to MegaCon next weekend

Read full article: One tank trip to MegaCon next weekend

MEGACON is the Southeast’s ultimate comics, sci-fi, horror, anime, and gaming convention bringing together fans for four days of celebrity encounters and endless programming at the Orange County Convention Center on Thursday, May 19 to Sunday, May 22, 2022. Guests can also experience family-friendly programming, shopping, workshops, enhanced anime programming, cosplay contests, video game tournaments, and immersive attractions

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33rd Annual Wolfson Children’s Hospital Bass Tournament

Read full article: 33rd Annual Wolfson Children’s Hospital Bass Tournament

Anglers will compete in the 33rd annual Wolfson Children’s Hospital Bass Tournament May 19–21, 2022, to benefit little patients.

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Muscogee return South nearly 200 years after forced removal

Read full article: Muscogee return South nearly 200 years after forced removal

Native Americans whose ancestors were forced out of the Southeast almost 200 years ago are back for a festival with a name that sums up its purpose: “We have come back.”.

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EXPLAINER: Why South gets more killer tornadoes at night

Read full article: EXPLAINER: Why South gets more killer tornadoes at night

The 21st century tornado problem is far different from ‘The Wizard of Oz.’ Killer tornadoes hit the Southeast far more than they do in Kansas, Oklahoma or Texas.

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JEA crews head to South Carolina ahead of ‘major snowstorm’

Read full article: JEA crews head to South Carolina ahead of ‘major snowstorm’

JEA crews will head to Conway, South Carolina, this morning ahead of a major snowstorm to provide mutual aid in restoring power.

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Winter storm whipping northeast US with snow, thunderstorms

Read full article: Winter storm whipping northeast US with snow, thunderstorms

A dangerous winter storm is whipping the East Coast with significant snowfall, strong thunderstorms and blustery winds.

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Snow, ice blast through South with powerful winter storm

Read full article: Snow, ice blast through South with powerful winter storm

A dangerous winter storm combining high winds and ice is blasting through parts of the U.S. Southeast.

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2 Florida-based grocery chains limit some Thanksgiving items

Read full article: 2 Florida-based grocery chains limit some Thanksgiving items

Two Florida-based grocery chains are limiting the number of items sold to customers ahead of the busy Thanksgiving holiday.

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Umbrella Days are returning to Jacksonville

Read full article: Umbrella Days are returning to Jacksonville

Wednesday similar to Tuesday, generally nice, until the mid-afternoon hours as just west of Jacksonville, afternoon and evening downpours with rumbles of thunder possible. Highs on Wednesday a little cooler as clouds and a stronger sea breeze will keep afternoon temperatures maxing out in the 80s.

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Hottest June on record for the United States

Read full article: Hottest June on record for the United States

It was the hottest June ever in the United States but Jacksonville escaped the blistering heat wave.

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So you thought Elsa’s impact on Jacksonville was over?

Read full article: So you thought Elsa’s impact on Jacksonville was over?

After coming ashore in Florida’s Big Bend around 11 a.m., Tropical Storm Elsa moved through southern Georgia on Wednesday evening.

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Report finds Florida becoming solar leader in Southeast

Read full article: Report finds Florida becoming solar leader in Southeast

Utility-scale solar made significant gains over the past year, moving the state of Florida into the leading state for installed solar capacity in the region.

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Coliseum of Comics Arlington Grand Opening! | River City Live

Read full article: Coliseum of Comics Arlington Grand Opening! | River City Live

Coliseum of Comics, the largest comics and collectibles retailer in the Southeast, recently opened their new Arlington location located at 9344 Atlantic Blvd.

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Pipeline operator says ‘normal operations’ have resumed

Read full article: Pipeline operator says ‘normal operations’ have resumed

The operator of the nation’s largest gasoline pipeline that was hit with a ransomware cyberattack says it has resumed normal operations and is now delivering millions of gallons of fuel per hour.

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Colonial Pipeline initiates restart, will take days for deliveries to return to normal

Read full article: Colonial Pipeline initiates restart, will take days for deliveries to return to normal

The Colonial Pipeline initiated the restart of its operations Wednesday at 5 p.m., but a news release notes that “it will take several days for the product delivery supply chain to return to normal.”

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Drivers wait in lines at Southeast gas stations after pipeline hack leads to distribution problems, panic-buying

Read full article: Drivers wait in lines at Southeast gas stations after pipeline hack leads to distribution problems, panic-buying

Drivers waited in long lines at gas stations in the Southeast on Wednesday after a hack of the nation’s largest fuel pipeline led to distribution problems and panic-buying, draining supplies at thousands of gas stations.

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Colonial Pipeline restarts operations days after major hack

Read full article: Colonial Pipeline restarts operations days after major hack

The nation’s largest fuel pipeline restarted operations, days after it was forced to shut down by a gang of hackers.

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Robot umps and dogs, minor league ball back after lost year

Read full article: Robot umps and dogs, minor league ball back after lost year

Minor league baseball is back after a season lost to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Blue Angels visiting NAS Jacksonville for closed practice sessions

Read full article: Blue Angels visiting NAS Jacksonville for closed practice sessions

If you notice a little extra noise overhead this week, don’t worry: it’s just the Blue Angels practicing at Naval Air Station Jacksonville.

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Strong to severe storms possible making Thursday a Weather Alert Day

Read full article: Strong to severe storms possible making Thursday a Weather Alert Day

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A low-pressure will track across the Southeast, driving a potent squall line across the area through the afternoon and early evening hours, exiting over the Atlantic around sunset. WARM AND WINDY WITH SEVERE STORMS POTENTIAL THURSDAY AFTERNOON/EVENING. Weather Authority Alert: Noon-7 p.m. A low-pressure will track across the SE US, driving a potent squall line across the area through the afternoon, early evening hours, exiting the Atlantic around sunset. The squall line and storm arrival around noon along I-75, 2p along I-95, with SW wind increasing to 20 to 30 mph with peak gusts of 40 to 45 mph. Scattered storms with isolated tornadoes possible across SE GA. Clearing and cooler overnight.

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Weekend outlook: Keep your umbrella handy

Read full article: Weekend outlook: Keep your umbrella handy

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – If you had big plans this weekend, you may need to include an umbrella. Friday’s forecast eases us into a wetter weather pattern with a few rounds of showers, especially in the afternoon and evening hours. It will not rain the entire weekend, but we will have to dodge a few rounds of rain. A cold front will sag through the Southeast on Friday, making for early chances for showers in Southeastern Georgia on Friday. The rain is expect to be done Sunday night, with temperatures dipping down into the chilly 40s.

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Coliseum of Comics New Location! | River City Live

Read full article: Coliseum of Comics New Location! | River City Live

Orlando-based Coliseum of Comics, the largest comics and collectibles retailer in the Southeast, announced today that, effective immediately, it has purchased and will be assuming operations of the former Borderlands Comics & Games in Jacksonville. The move will bring the number of stores in the Coliseum chain to nine. According to Phil Boyle, President of the Coliseum chain, the new ownership will mean an expanded selection of merchandise and back issues in the revamped location at 10230 Atlantic Blvd, which will be renamed Coliseum of Comics Jacksonville Arlington. “Borderlands has a long and storied history in Jacksonville and we’re thrilled to be bringing this location into the Coliseum family,” Phil Boyle, owner of Coliseum of Comics said. For more information, interviews, or graphics, contact Coliseum PR Rep Moshi by phone at 407-761-2732 or e-mail at moshi@coliseumofcomics.com.

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Chilly holiday weekend forecast

Read full article: Chilly holiday weekend forecast

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The forecast for the long weekend calls for long sleeves- at the very least. Frost is possible over inland areas, but the elevated overnight winds make frost less likely. Saturday starts out in the cold upper 30s. Expect mostly sunny skies and temperatures only climbing into the mid 50s despite mostly sunny skies. Expect lighter winds and mostly sunny skies, with afternoon temperatures only climbing into the mid 50s.

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Forestview Pop Warner team caps off perfect season with title game shutout

Read full article: Forestview Pop Warner team caps off perfect season with title game shutout

Hours after one area team claimed a Pop Warner football championship, another one followed. The mitey mite Forestview Outlaws beat the Sarasota Sun Devils 19-0 to win the Mid-America/Southeast championship on Wednesday in Winter Garden. The Outlaws beat Sarasota 39-8 in the regional championship. COVID-19 forced the cancellation of the full Pop Warner Super Bowl and moved what championships were left out of Disney’s Wide World of Sports Complex. Instead of a traditional Super Bowl which includes qualifiers from eight regions across the country, only two regions played this year.

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Westside Wildcats wrap up perfect season with another Pop Warner championship

Read full article: Westside Wildcats wrap up perfect season with another Pop Warner championship

The Westside Wildcats ended another season with a win, this one a 25-0 rout of the Fort Myers Firecats on Wednesday in St. Knox Annis, CJ Barnes, Ty Keister and Za’khari Greene were all responsible for touchdowns in the championship game win. The Wildcats won the junior peewee Pop Warner Super Bowl in 2019 and the Division I championship in 2018. COVID-19 forced the cancellation of the full Pop Warner Super Bowl and moved what championships were left out of Disney’s Wide World of Sports Complex. Instead of a traditional Super Bowl which includes qualifiers from eight regions across the country, only two regions played this year.

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Zeta soaks Southeast after swamping Gulf Coast; 6 dead

Read full article: Zeta soaks Southeast after swamping Gulf Coast; 6 dead

Hurricane Zeta passed through Wednesday with a tidal surge that caused the boat to become unmoored. In Atlanta and New Orleans, drivers dodged trees in roads and navigated intersections without traffic signals. John Bel Edwards said the state sustained “catastrophic” damage on Grand Isle in Jefferson Parish, where Zeta punched three breaches in the levee. Edwards ordered the Louisiana National Guard to fly in soldiers to assist with search and rescue efforts and urged continued caution. Zeta was the 27th named storm of a historically busy year with more than a month left in the Atlantic hurricane season.

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Tropical Storm Arthur passes close to Cape Hatteras

Read full article: Tropical Storm Arthur passes close to Cape Hatteras

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Tropical Storm Arthur crawled closer to the North Carolina coast early Monday, amid threats of some minor flooding and rough seas as the system moves off the Southeast seaboard. The U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami issued a tropical storm warning for North Carolina’s Outer Banks on Sunday. | Prepare for hurricane seasonTropical Storm Arthur formed Saturday evening off the Florida coast as the first named storm of the 2020 hurricane season. Early this week, Tropical Storm Arthur is forecast to move generally northeastward over the western Atlantic and likely pass near Bermuda. The full 11 a.m. Monday statement from the NHC:“At 1100 AM EDT (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Arthur was located near latitude 35.1 North, longitude 75.2 West.

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Hurricane Dorian moves north, swipes parts of South Georgia

Read full article: Hurricane Dorian moves north, swipes parts of South Georgia

Hurricane Dorian gained a bit of strength as it moved away from Jacksonville and tracked up the Southeast seaboard off Georgia's coast. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.

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Hurricane Dorian moves north, swipes parts of South Georgia

Read full article: Hurricane Dorian moves north, swipes parts of South Georgia

Georgia Power said about 2,800 homes and businesses were without power Wendesday evening in coastal areas of Georgia. In 2017, Hurricane Irma howled into St. Marys, decimating the city's docks and boat ramp. Affected by both Hurricane Matthew and Hurricane Irma, St. Marys was prepared for Dorian. As of the 8 p.m. advisory Wednesday from the National Hurricane Center, the storm was moving north-northwest at 8 mph. The center of the storm was about 130 miles south of Charleston, South Carolina.

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NAS Jacksonville expected to reopen Thursday after damage assessment

Read full article: NAS Jacksonville expected to reopen Thursday after damage assessment

NAVAL STATION MAYPORT, Fla. - NAS Jacksonville will recall some essential personnel at noon Thursday to begin to reopen base facilities. All normal operations at NAS Jacksonville will resume by noon Friday. As of 5 p.m. Wednesday, Naval Base Mayport was still doing preliminary inspections, looking for possible damage and working to restore normal operations. NAS Jax closedBecause of deteriorating weather forecast relating to Hurricane Dorian, the Naval Air Station Jacksonville Commanding Officer ordered the closure of NAS Jacksonville to non-essential personnel beginning at 4 p.m. Monday, Sept. 2. Aircraft evacuatedIn preparation for Hurricane Dorian, aircraft at Naval Air Station Jacksonville and Naval Station Mayport have been ordered to evacuate.

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Back to school: Camden county students return to security upgrades, new teachers

Read full article: Back to school: Camden county students return to security upgrades, new teachers

CAMDEN COUNTY, Ga. - Camden County students and faculty head back-to-school Friday in Southeast, Georgia. Over the summer, the district made a number of changes that parents and students will notice - including everything from renovations to security. The district says Mary Lee Clark Elementary and Camden Middle School both underwent major renovations over the summer. New security doors were installed in every Camden County school. She begins her first day of teaching in the Peach State on Friday and said shes determined to make her incoming students feel at ease.

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