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The student media organization of California State University Northridge

Daily Sundial
The student media organization of California State University Northridge

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CSUN’s women’s volleyball team aims for first after winning third in conference in 2011. Photo credit: Mariela Molina / Photo Editor

Fall Preview: CSUN’s soccer and women’s volleyball programs look to build on last season’s progress in 2012

Anthony Carpio
May 11, 2012
Raiza Arias, 18, double-major in theater and anthropology, gives her information to an officer after collapsing on Monday. Arias is one of the CSUN students who is currently on a hunger strike. Photo credit: Mariela Molina / Photo Editor

CSUN hunger striker gets checked by medical staff

Anthony Carpio
May 7, 2012
CSUN head coach Dr. Marcelo Leonardi talks to his team during a game. Leonardi and his team finished the season winning third place in the Big West Conference Tournament Sunday afternoon. Courtesy of CSUN Athletics.

Water Polo: After rough start to year, CSUN ends 2012 with third place in Big West Tournament

Anthony Carpio
April 30, 2012
CSUN attacker Melissa Doll goes for a goal in a game. Doll put the Matadors on the scoreboard first as they took third place in the Big West Conference Tournament in a 6-5 victory over UC Santa Barbara Sunday afternoon. Courtesy of CSUN Athletics.

Water Polo: Ferreira hits game-winning goal against UCSB, CSUN wins third place in Big West Tournament

Anthony Carpio
April 29, 2012
CSUN goalkeeper Dana Harvery protects her net during a game. Harvey only tallied four saves in the Matadors' loss to UC Irvine in the semi-finals of the Big West Conference Tournament Saturday afternoon.Courtesy of CSUN CSUN Athletics.

Water Polo: Matadors outplayed by Irvine in semi-finals

Anthony Carpio
April 28, 2012
CSUN center Marisa Young goes on an attack in one of her games. Young finished the day with two goals as the Matadors get the 7-5 double-overtime win over Long Beach State in the opening round of the Big West Conference Tournament. Photo Courtesy of CSUN Athletics.

Water Polo: Matadors open Big West Tournament with double-overtime win against Long Beach

Anthony Carpio
April 27, 2012
CSUN utility player Jenny Jamison looks for a goal in a game. Jamison and the Matadors head to UC Davis on Friday to face Long Beach State in the first round of the Big West Conference Tournament. Photo courtesy of CSUN Athletics

Water Polo: CSUN faces LBSU at Davis, seeks out Big West Tournament title

Anthony Carpio
April 25, 2012

CSUN Earth Day Orange Pick 2012

Anthony Carpio
April 23, 2012
CSUN pitcher Mia Pagano winds up for a pitch against USSSA. Pagano carried the Matadors to a victory against Cal Poly with a grand slam and stellar pitching Saturday afternoon.

Softball: Pagano’s grand slam snaps CSUN’s five-game skid at SLO

Anthony Carpio
April 14, 2012
CSUN libero Charlie Condron (1) eyes the ball as teammate Julius Hoefer (12) tries to come up with a dig against Hawai'i on March 23. The Matadors came back against Stanford to send the game to five sets, but their efforts came up short. Photo Credit: Tessie Navarro / Multimedia Editor

Men’s volleyball: CSUN attempts a comeback at Stanford, but falls in five sets

Anthony Carpio
April 8, 2012

Water polo: Matadors fall short in rally against UC Irvine in season opener

Anthony Carpio
March 31, 2012
CSUN’s starting lineup takes the court in its game against USD Friday night. The Matadors will bring most of their core back for the 2012-13 season. Photo Credit: Andres Aguila / Daily Sundial

Women’s basketball: Powerhouse: Turnaround year sets standard for future

Anthony Carpio
March 19, 2012
Matador guard Ashlee Guay goes up for a layup during the game against University of San Diego Friday night. Though the freshman guard scored 17 points, it wasn't enough as CSUN fell to the Toreros 60-58. Photo Credit: Andres Aguila / Senior Photographer

Women’s basketball: Matadors’ rally falls short as San Diego advance in WNIT

Anthony Carpio
March 16, 2012
Matador forward Violet Alama helps teammate Janae Sharpe up after she was fouled during CSUN’s game against LBSU on March 6. CSUN had time off and is now prepared to face USD in the WNIT Friday. Photo Credit: Andres Aguila / Daily Sundial

Women’s basketball: Picking it up: CSUN hits San Diego for WNIT

Anthony Carpio
March 14, 2012
Matador center Camille Mahlknecht runs onto the court during their first-round game against LBSU on March 6. Though the 49ers knocked them out of the conference tournament, the Matadors earned a berth into the WNIT. Photo Credit: Andres Aguila / Senior Photographer

Women’s basketball: Not done yet: Matadors earn spot in WNIT

Anthony Carpio
March 13, 2012
CSUN attacker Melissa Doll, left, tries to get by Occidental utility player Katya Soot Tuesday night. After defeating Bucknell 14-4, the Matadors also beat Occidental 19-6. Photo Credit: Tessie Narvarro / Multimedia Editor

Water polo: Streaking: Matadors win sixth in a row

Anthony Carpio
March 13, 2012
CSUN outside hitter Matt Stork (11) stands on off to the sideline after only playing for the first two sets against Harvard Saturday night. Stork, who hit -.188 for the game, saw limited playing time and was fatigued after playing back-to-back games, according to teammate Julius Hoefer. Photo Credit: Andres Aguila / Senior Photographer

Men’s volleyball: Stagnant hitting and errors contribute to Matador loss to Harvard

Anthony Carpio
March 10, 2012
Matador pitcher Mia Pagano looks for a strike against Harvard Saturday afternoon. Pagano recorded three strikeouts, but her opening pitches allowed two runs for the Crimson. Photo Credit: Andres Aguila / Senior Photographer

Softball: Pitching woes lead to back-to-back Matador losses to Harvard

Anthony Carpio
March 10, 2012
Photo Credit: Andres Aguila / Senior Photographer

Women’s basketball: CSUN blows 19-point lead, loses to LBSU in first round of tournament

Anthony Carpio
March 6, 2012
CSUN head coach Jason Flowers looks back at his bench during a game against UC Davis on Feb. 18. Following a four-win season in 2010-11, Flowers won 17 regular-season games in 2011-12. He was named Big West Coach of the Year Monday.

Women’s basketball: Flowers’ turnaround of Matadors in 2011-12 leads to Big West COY award

Anthony Carpio
March 5, 2012
CSUN center Jasmine Erving (34) looks on during a Saturday game vs. Fullerton. The Matadors are the second seed of the Big West Tournament.

Women’s basketball: No. 2 Matadors host No. 7 Long Beach State in first round of Big West Tournament

Anthony Carpio
March 5, 2012
The Matadors celebrate their two graduating seniors, Bridgette Conejo and Jasmine Erving, after their victory against CSUF Saturday night at the Matadome. CSUN is now locked into second place for the Big West Tournament. Photo Credit: Andres Aguila / Senior Photographer

Women’s basketball: Standout freshman performance breaks down CSUF on Senior Day

Anthony Carpio
March 3, 2012
Guard Janae Sharpe shoots from long range during a game against Cal Poly last Saturday. The Matadors aim for a win against Cal State Fullerton Saturday. Photo Credit: Ken Scarboro / Editor in chief

Women’s basketball: CSUN hosts season closer on Senior Day

Anthony Carpio
February 29, 2012
CSUN head coach Jason Flowers talks to guard Ashlee Guay about a foul she commited during their game against Cal Poly. Fouls were one of many areas where CSUN struggled in its loss to the Mustangs Saturday night. Photo Credit: Ken Scarboro / Editor in chief

Women’s basketball: Shooting woes continue for the Matadors as they fall to Cal Poly

Anthony Carpio
February 25, 2012
Center Jasmine Erving goes for a layup in a game against UC Davis on Feb. 18. Erving and the Matadors had an off-night, losing to UC Santa Barbara Thursday night. Photo Credit: Andres Aguila / Senior Photographer

Women’s basketball: Poor shooting drops CSUN to second place with a loss at Santa Barbara

Anthony Carpio
February 23, 2012
CSUN players Camille Mahlknecht, Ashlee Guay, Jasmine Erving and Janae Sharpe look on during a game vs. UC Davis Saturday. The Matadors look to keep first place on the road. Photo Credit: Andres Aguila / Senior Photographer

Women’s basketball: Matadors hit road one last time to protect top spot

Anthony Carpio
February 23, 2012
Matador center Jasmine Erving goes for a layup during their game against UC Davis. Erving and the Matadors rallied back from 15 points to get the 63-60 win Saturday afternoon at the Matadome. Photo Credit: Andres Aguila / Senior Photographer

Women’s basketball: Matadors rally from 15 points to win against Davis

Anthony Carpio
February 18, 2012
Matador guard Janae Sharpe drives into the paint looking for a layup in their game against Pacific Thursday night. Sharpe led her team to a

Women’s basketball: Matadors take season series against Pacific

Anthony Carpio
February 16, 2012
Center Jasmine Erving (34) goes for a layup in a game against LBSU Saturday . Tonight, Erving looks to do more of the same against Pacific. Photo Credit: Michael Cheng / Daily Sundial

Women’s basketball: CSUN hosts Pacific in rematch

Anthony Carpio
February 15, 2012
Matador guard Janae Sharpe helped cut Long Beach's lead, but was not enough as CSUN fell to the 49ers in double-overtime at the Matadome Saturday night. Photo Credit: Michael Cheng / Daily Sundial

Women’s basketball: Matadors fall short in double-overtime battle against Long Beach

Anthony Carpio
February 11, 2012
Matador guard Josh Greene had a strong outing of 21 points and four assist, but wasn't enough as CSUN fell to UC Davis Thursday night. Photo Credit: Mariela Molina / Photo Editor

Men’s basketball: Matadors hand Davis its second win of the season

Anthony Carpio
February 9, 2012
Camille Mahlknecht and the Matadors face LBSU Saturday. Photo Credit: Michael Cheng / Daily Sundial

Women’s basketball: Matadors begin three-game homestand, try to remain focused as Long Beach visits

Anthony Carpio
February 8, 2012
Matt Stork says the best part of his game is his calmness under pressure. Photo Credit: Michael Cheng / Daily Sundial

Men’s volleyball: Get to know …#11 Matt Stork

Anthony Carpio
February 6, 2012
Matador center Jasmine Erving posted a career-high 36 points in a 80-59 victory against UC Irvine Saturday night. Photo Credit: Michael Cheng / Daily Sundial

Women’s basketball: Erving scores career-high 36 points as Matadors coast past Irvine

Anthony Carpio
February 4, 2012
The Matadors remain in first place as they defeat UC Riversdie 64-58 Thursday night. Photo Credit: Andres Aguila / Senior Photographer

Women’s basketball: Erving’s double-double leads the Matadors to a comeback win at Riverside

Anthony Carpio
February 2, 2012
Forward Jessica Duarte and the Matadors face UC Riverside and UC Irvine on the road in hopes to keep first place. Photo Credit: Andres Aguila / Senior Photographer

Women’s basketball: First-place Matadors aim to keep conference lead, face UCR and UCI

Anthony Carpio
February 1, 2012

Women’s basketball: First-place Matadors aim to cut down on turnovers

Anthony Carpio
January 30, 2012
CSUN forward Jessica Duarte led the Matadors in the second half to defeat CSU Bakersfield Saturday night at the Matadome. Photo Credit: Andres Aguila / Senior Photographer

Women’s basketball: Matadors defeat Bakersfield despite numerous turnovers

Anthony Carpio
January 28, 2012
The Matadors edged out Cal State Fullerton in overtime Wednesday night at Titan Gym. Photo credit: Andres Aguila / Senior Photographer

Women’s basketball: Matador treys puts Fullerton away in overtime

Anthony Carpio
January 25, 2012
Freshman guard Ashlee Guay, middle, is six steals away from breaking a CSUN record. Photo Credit: Andres Aguial / Senior Photographer.

Women’s basketball: CSUN takes the show on the road to Fullerton

Anthony Carpio
January 24, 2012
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Women’s basketball: Matadors fall short in double-overtime against UCSB

Anthony Carpio
January 21, 2012
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Women’s basketball: Guay’s treys and Alama’s steal land the Matadors a victory against Cal Poly

Anthony Carpio
January 19, 2012
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Women’s basketball: Matadors flip the switch and come back from 13 point deficit at Pacific

Anthony Carpio
January 15, 2012
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Men’s basketball: CSUN struggles against Pacific zone defense

Anthony Carpio
January 12, 2012
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Women’s basketball: Sharpe’s dagger finishes the Anteaters in first Big West matchup

Anthony Carpio
December 29, 2011

Burglar targets students’ cars

Anthony Carpio
December 7, 2011

M-Bball: CSUN in shooting funk, face Waves on the road

Anthony Carpio
December 7, 2011
Car makers pressured to build more fuel efficient vehicles

Car makers pressured to build more fuel efficient vehicles

Anthony Carpio
December 7, 2011
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Women’s basketball: CSUN looks to avoid three-game skid

Anthony Carpio
December 6, 2011
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Women’s basketball: Get to know #5 Ashlee Guay

Anthony Carpio
December 5, 2011

Per-unit colleges an alternative to CSU system

Anthony Carpio
December 5, 2011
CSUN center Jasmine Erving (34) scored 27 points in a loss to Pepperdine Saturday afternoon. Photo Credit: Tessie Navarro / Visual Editor

W-Bball: Turnovers and fouls hurt CSUN at Pepperdine

Anthony Carpio
December 3, 2011
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W-Bball: Matadors look to continue home dominance against Santa Clara

Anthony Carpio
December 1, 2011

Hybrids have the potential to be great if not for the drivers

Anthony Carpio
November 27, 2011
Kaitlyn Petersen scored a team-high 17 points to lift the Matadors to a 48-47 win over West Virginia Saturday night at the Matadome. Photo Credit: Andres Aguila / Daily Sundial

W-Bball: Matadors edge out West Virginia, win Thanksgiving tournament championship

Anthony Carpio
November 27, 2011
The Occupy CSUN encampmant on the Oviatt Library lawn. The movement has until monday to figure out a way to contribute to the campus at night in order for William Watkins, vice president for student affairs, to let them stay. Photo Credit: Andres Aguila / Daily Sundial

Occupy CSUN asked by administration to plan their leave

Anthony Carpio
November 22, 2011
Faculty members march along Victoria Street in front of Cal State Dominquez Hills in protest to unpaid raises and quality of education for students on Thursday Nov. 17. Anthony Carpio / Daily Sundial

Faculty and staff hold one-day strike at CSU Dominguez Hills

Anthony Carpio
November 20, 2011
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W-Bball: CSUN stopped by Oregon State’s zone

Anthony Carpio
November 18, 2011
Haley White and the Matadors travel up north to face Oregon State and Washington. Photo Credit: Mariela Molina/ Visual Editor

W-Bball: Matadors try to stay unbeaten, face Pac-12 teams

Anthony Carpio
November 16, 2011
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W-Bball: Matadors’ win at LMU gives them first 2-0 start since 98-99

Anthony Carpio
November 14, 2011
Designated parking areas for motorcycles can be found in the B3 parking structure, as well as other structures on campus. Photo Credit: Tessie Navarro / Visual Editor

Motorcycle theft a concern in non-surveilled parking spots

Anthony Carpio
November 13, 2011
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W-Bball: Matadors defense steals first win of the season

Anthony Carpio
November 11, 2011
CSUN star center Jasmine Erving averaged 14.9 points and 6.9 rebounds last season. Photo Credit: Braden Villanueva/ CSUN Media Athletics

W-Bball: Erving, Flowers bond over shared childhood experience

Anthony Carpio
November 10, 2011
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CFA holds informational picket in fight against CSU

Anthony Carpio
November 9, 2011
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M-Soccer: Improved Matadors doomed by close last-minute losses in 2011

Anthony Carpio
November 7, 2011
Altars honoring the dead are currently on display in the Los Muertos Art Gallery at the CSUN Chicano House. Photo Credit: Tessie Navarro / Visual Editor

MEChA to host 25th annual Dia de los Muertos celebration

Anthony Carpio
November 2, 2011
Matadors fall to UC Santa Barbara, 3-2, in double overtime Tuesday night at Matador Soccer Field. Photo Creidt: Andres Aguila/ Daily Sundial

M-Soccer: Matadors eliminated from playoff contention, lose to UCSB in 2OT

Anthony Carpio
November 1, 2011
The LGBTQ and Veteran Mentoring programs are new programs, which will begin in Spring 2012, that are designed to help LGBTQ and Veteran by providing peer mentors to help them navigate life as a CSUN student. LGBTQ and Veteran students interested in being mentored can contact Sarina Loeb, Special Assistant for Diversity Initiatives, (818) 677-5977 or sarina.loeb@csun.edu Photo Credit: Kat Russell / Daily Sundial

USU to offer peer mentoring programs for LGBTQ and veterans

Anthony Carpio
October 31, 2011
Jeff Woodruff, a full-time student at CSUN, supports the Occupy movement but says his education is his first priority. Woodruff has participated in Occupy CSUN on the Oviatt lawn. Photo Credit: Anthony Carpio

Pre-occupied in Los Angeles

Anthony Carpio
October 31, 2011
CSUN will face Long Beach State in the Big West Tournament semifinals on Thursday. Photo Credit: Monique Muniz/ Senior Photographer

M-Soccer: After two straight draws, Matadors in desperate need of a win against UCSB

Anthony Carpio
October 31, 2011
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M-Soccer: Matadors drop in standings with another scoreless draw

Anthony Carpio
October 29, 2011
The Matadors have been shutout by UC Irvine twice this season. Photo Credit: Andres Aguila / Daily Sundial

M-Soccer: CSUN and UC Irvine unable to score in defensive battle

Anthony Carpio
October 26, 2011
Carlos Benavides (21) and the Matadors look to even the season series with UCI tonight. Photo Credit: Mariela Molina/ Visual Editor

M-Soccer: CSUN thinking payback against No. 4 UCI

Anthony Carpio
October 25, 2011
Forward Edwin Rivas scored the game-winning goal in CSUN's victory over No. 7 UCLA Saturday night. Photo Credit: Simon Gambaryan/ Daily Sundial

M-Soccer: Matadors rally for first win ever at UCLA

Anthony Carpio
October 22, 2011

Police brutality protest to take place in Downtown Los Angeles

Anthony Carpio
October 19, 2011
Matadors allow two costly goals in the final four minutes of its 2-1 defeat at UCR Wednesday night. Photo Credit: Tessie Navarro/ Visual Editor

M-Soccer: CSUN allows two goals in final four minutes for heart-breaking loss at UCR

Anthony Carpio
October 19, 2011

M-Soccer: CSUN travels to UCR for Big West match

Anthony Carpio
October 18, 2011

CSUN’s National Center on Deafness received a $20 million grant

Anthony Carpio
October 18, 2011
One of the security cameras in the Oviatt library lobby. Photo Credit: Andres Aguila / Daily Sundial

Surveillance cameras installed to deter crime and theft

Anthony Carpio
October 17, 2011

CSUN parents satisfied with campus safety after gunman incident

Anthony Carpio
October 16, 2011

President Koester holds summit for student leaders

Anthony Carpio
October 16, 2011
UC Davis celebrates after beating CSUN 2-1 in overtime Saturday night at Matador Soccer Field. Photo Credit: Mariela Molina/ Daily Sundial

M-Soccer: Lack of communication dooms CSUN in overtime loss to UC Davis

Anthony Carpio
October 15, 2011

Students pick the brains of campus officials during President’s Summit

Anthony Carpio
October 13, 2011
Rafael Garcia (7) and the Matadors will look for another win Saturday. Photo Credit: Monique Muñiz/ Senior Photographer

M-Soccer: Matadors look to keep pace with UCI, host Davis

Anthony Carpio
October 12, 2011
Midfielder Thomas Ramos, middle, scored the first of two Matador goals on Tuesday night. Photo Credit: Andres Aguila/ Daily Sundial

M-Soccer: CSUN beats Cal Poly, back in first place

Anthony Carpio
October 11, 2011
CSUN midfielder Rafael Garcia (7) asks for an explanation following a foul on Saturday night against UC Irvine. The Matadors face Cal Poly on the road tonight. Photo Credit: Monique Muñiz / Senior Photographer

M-Soccer: CSUN eager to capitalize on scoring chances, faces Cal Poly

Anthony Carpio
October 11, 2011
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M-Soccer: Coin-flip goals determine CSUN’s fate against UCI

Anthony Carpio
October 8, 2011

CicLAvia to open miles of streets in Downtown Los Angeles to pedestrians

Anthony Carpio
October 5, 2011

California Faculty Association to hold strikes after failing to reach agreement with CSU over salary raises

Anthony Carpio
October 5, 2011
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M-Soccer: Matadors try to defend their first place at UC Irvine

Anthony Carpio
October 5, 2011
Yarden Azulay (5) has three goals for the Matadors this season. Photo Credit: Herber Lovato/ Daily Sundial

M-Soccer: Still adjusting to American life, freshman Israeli is impact player for Matadors

Anthony Carpio
October 3, 2011
Chris Smith and the Matadors earned their third straight victory on Saturday night with a 3-0 win over Fullerton. Photo Credit: Herber Lovato/ Daily Sundial

M-Soccer: Freshmen lead Matadors to victory against Cal State Fullerton

Anthony Carpio
October 1, 2011
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M-Soccer: Matadors blast Aggies on the road in Big West opener

Anthony Carpio
September 28, 2011
Following a 3-0 win over Seattle Sunday, junior forward Rene Anguiano and the Matadors open their Big West season at UC Davis today. Photo Credit: Andres Aguila / Daily Sundial

M-Soccer: CSUN kicks off Big West in Davis

Anthony Carpio
September 27, 2011
President Jolene Koester at the freshman convocation. Simon Gambaryan / Daily Sundial

President Koester supports second part of Dream Act

Anthony Carpio
September 25, 2011
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M-Soccer: Matadors win big in final tuneup before Big West season

Anthony Carpio
September 25, 2011
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M-Soccer: Shorthanded Matadors beat at home again

Anthony Carpio
September 23, 2011
Following a three-game road trip, Carlos Benavides (21) and the Matadors will host two games this weekend. Monique Muniz / Daily Sundial

M-Soccer: Matadors look to fix mistakes in two-game homestand

Anthony Carpio
September 21, 2011
Sophomore Hugo Valencia, president of CSUN's Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Alliance, standing in front of one of the clubs meetings on Sept. 19, 2011. The L.A. Unified School District have voted to promote a positive image of LGBT individuals, include age-appropriate curriculum, staff training, demands staff to intervene with anti-gay bullying and more. "I think this is one more victory for the queer community because people who have influenced our society in a positive way can now be recognized despite their sexual orientation," said Valencia. Photo Credit: Andres Aguila / Daily Sundial

LAUSD to include LGBT in their lesson plans

Anthony Carpio
September 20, 2011

Athletics programs pushing for higher grades

Anthony Carpio
September 19, 2011
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