The winter months are full of happiness and joy as people start looking forward to the new year. With so many reasons to delight in the snow and indulge in warm hot chocolate and cookies, winter brings some sadness to many lives.
During the winter, many people experience Seasonal Affective Disorder, otherwise known as winter or seasonal depression. The disorder is caused by a Vitamin D deficiency in your body. People who have seasonal depression lack exposure to sunlight or are sensitive to it.
Some symptoms of seasonal depression are fatigue, hopelessness, loss of energy, difficulty concentrating, oversleeping, and lose of interest in doing things that used to be enjoyable.
Although there’s not much to prevent Seasonal Affective Disorder there are some treatments to help lessen the symptoms. One example is phototherapy, a medical treatment involving natural or artificial light to improve a health condition. In this case, phototherapy mimics the natural sunlight and causes a change in the brain chemicals that are linked to your mood. Medications such as Wellbutrin XL and Aplenzin may help the symptoms over time. At Sheyenne High School, the staff and administrators are well aware of seasonal depression and it’s symptoms. The counselors especially are apprehensive about the sensitive topic.
Mrs. Krystal Haugen, a counselor at Sheyenne stated “There are so many factors that can contribute to a student struggling with mental health; genetics, school stress, past trauma, social media, family issues, etc.” When asked about ways to cope with stress, the counselors at Sheyenne High School explained that there are both positive and negative ways to cope with stress and depression. Some positive ways would be exercise, art, music, and mindfulness. Anything harmful such as drugs, alcohol, not talking about it, and distancing yourself would fall under the negative outcomes of stress.
Along with talking about the issue, the counseling office tries their best to advertise depression as well as other mental health disorders. In May 2022, you will find many posters and items around the school giving information on the topic and other sources students may need to get help. Mrs. Haugen said “The best thing you can do if you know someone who is struggling is to stand up for them and be a good human in general. When in doubt, tell an adult you trust to help. Seizetheawkward.org is a great resource that offers help!”
With the winter months staying for awhile, it’s important to recognize the symptoms and get help if needed!
Much has been said of the decline of the movie theaters, that is a victim of streaming services like the Video Rental Stores which in my lifetime have become ‘obsolete’.
The exterior of the Fargo Theatre Image courtesy Emily Beck, Executive Director Fargo Theatre
Although almost entirely extinct, video stores have something that streaming service can never have: a tangible display of films and actual people inhabiting the library.
Instead of an algorithm recommending films, an employee may assist in finding a film for you.
Maybe it’s simply the satisfaction of seeing spines on my shelf, or being able to hold a case in my hands, feel it’s weight, admire its artwork, see myself through the reflection on disc.
After all, cinema is just a camera looking back at us. It comes full circle. Streaming Services are not all bad, however, they are a threat to movie theaters just as they were to the video rental store a decade ago.
With films being dropped on some streaming services the day of theater release, people can watch movies at the comfort of they’re own home. This is a massive problem for the many people who work at the cinemas. The cinephile’s worry of movie theater longevity is not new. During the beginning of television, there was a drastic drop in cinema attendance. It was even more extreme than what the streaming services have been causing.
Streaming Services are also tiring because so many popular and important films are spread against multiple different companies, and to have what feels like complete access, you must sacrifice money only to lose more films when contracts are ended.
With a DVD, Blu-ray or 4K UHD disc, you can watch a film without the possibility of buffering, sudden drops in image quality and never worry about loosing it to a contract subsiding.
Most importantly, you watch films that you are interested in. You seek them out, you don’t have an algorithm seek films out to please you. The Movie Theater is an even grander experience. They are built to have satisfactory viewings. Many are lavish or state of the art. They all have a universal, comfortable appeal by design.
Something unique about movie theaters that even my dearest discs don’t have is a massive screen and the communal experience. Rowdy crowds are an issue, but for myself, I’ve had more positive experiences with the audience than negative ones.
Despite having to listen to a crying baby during the 45th anniversary showing of Jaws or listen to elders argue about who is supposed to sit where during the third act of News of the World, it’s hard to compare to the two hours (and more) of awe when I saw the latest Dune adaption. It’s also great to rewatch a Hitchcock classic, Rear Window at the Fargo Theater with a live but respectful audience around me and my friend, laughing at the wit, gasping at the suspense and silent when most captivating. It’s like watching the film brand new.
The main screening room of the Fargo Theatre Image courtesy Emily Beck, Executive Director Fargo Theatre
An important factor is that money leads to what films Hollywood prioritizes. If people don’t spend any money on watching a film they are interested in, it sends a message that those movies are not a worthwhile investment, because at the end of the day, they aren’t. I don’t think movie theaters are going anywhere, I think that the true issue is what the effect of streaming services has on the types of films being released.
Most people aren’t aware that the film industry used to make a lot of money on home video releases, so much that they could make they’re money back on box office failures. Because of that they could take more risks.
Nowadays the only risks being made are from art-house or art-house adjacent companies like: A24 and XYZ pictures.
These companies are smaller and have less obligations. To call them small is an understatement however because they still have productions that cost a lot of money and often have such people attached to them as Nicolas Cage and Greta Gerwig.
Meanwhile some filmmakers have completely abandoned working with the film industry and have started a new wave of cellphone cinema that they have called The Folk Film Movement.
This is nothing new. People make films spending little to no money and post them on the internet for free.
Nowadays though filmmakers like Joel Haver for example, seem to be making a profit off this because they have gotten such a big following. Because they have almost no restrictions besides money and censorship, they are allowed to be as creative as they want.
Those filmmakers are on the fringe, still obscure but is it possible that someday they will be a big threat to the film industry?
This is to say that all the threats are still far from effecting mainstream cinemas. It’s the smaller, older theaters on the edge of town that are being threatened.
As much as anyone enjoys watching a film at their own home, I think there is a certain loneliness to it. Solitude is only cozy for a while, eventually it turns to imprisonment. With the pandemic seeming to be less of a threat, people are starting to get more comfortable leaving their homes more often.
Does this mean that a new attendance wave for theaters is on the way? It’s hard to know.
It’s possible that soon the only people going to movie theaters are going to be film lovers.
If so, the auditorium would be filled with less distractions.
I had correspondence with Fargo Theatres Executive Director Emily Beck who wrote, “Screen size, cutting-edge audio, and delicious popcorn all make a cinema visit special, but it is the audience — the collective cathartic experience — that is absolutely unique. I felt it recently at a screening of the new Spider-Man flick. The audience cheered when a certain character appeared and it felt exhilarating and exciting.” Later she explained, “We will continue to work hard to give our guests the best independent, international, and classic programming available.” Continuing, she mentioned that, “We’ve recently upped our concessions offerings to include specialty beverages and new candies. Our marketing frequently highlights the entire experience of going out downtown and all that has to offer.
Concluding her message she added in a hopeful note, “Since our reopening, we’ve heard from countless guests that they missed the Fargo Theatre and the experience of seeing a movie on the big screen. While they are challenges ahead, we remain optimistic that there will always be an audience eager for a night at the movies.”
Growing up in the Halo “Dark Ages” – defined by lackluster titles after a messy studio change – I played what was out, primarily Halo: Reach and Halo 5, known to be the most divisive Halos in the franchise. I never got to know what this series truly meant to longtime fans of the classic trilogy, now well into adulthood.
Halo Infinite opens with the destruction of one of the greatest ships in humanities’ hands
However, with the Halo Infinite multiplayer released on Halo’s 20th anniversary, and the campaign now out, I now understand what classic fans loved about those mysterious rings and the heroes who came along with them.
Halo Infinite feels authentically Halo despite me never growing up with the original trilogy. It makes you feel nostalgic, joyful, and – most importantly – hopeful for the future of one of the most legendary game franchises of all time. Prepare to drop into Zeta Halo.
Halo Infinite is being described as a spiritual reboot to the series, a reaction to the removal of the classic Halo formula in Reach, 4, and 5. Halo, to many of the classic fans, was supposed to be about a fantastic story, a beautiful but clean art style, a focused cast, and a sandbox-first approach, where what you found on the battlefield could help determine your success.
Halo Infinite fulfills this fantastically. This entry has some of the best ensembles in Halo history, featuring a new villainous faction.
These villains – the Banished – stray noticeably from the cultish Covenant and the lackluster Forerunners. They are a group of rebels, betrayed by their Covenant leaders, and willing to be ruthless to win. Luckily, you, as the legendary Master Chief, are willing to play the same games for the sake of humanity.
War Chief Escharum – one of the main antagonists throughout Halo Infinite’s story – represents the Banished and a foil to Master Chief
Waking up six months after humanity lost – events revealed throughout the main story and collectibles – the Master Chief must uncover the secrets of the mysterious Zeta Halo while fighting powerful foes both new, old, and unexpected.
One of the first people you will meet in Infinite will be Echo 216, better known as “The Pilot.” This Marine, completely separated from his people as he drifts in space, finds the Master Chief after the destruction of one of the most important motherships in humanities hands.
Replacing the now corrupted (and now war mongering!) Cortana, your earlier AI model, comes the mysterious clone AI model codenamed “The Weapon.” Her story is laden with mystery, with much of it being uncovered throughout the campaign, with her learning about the Banished and the mysteries of Zeta Halo along with you.
The Pilot meets the Weapon for the first time
You, as the Master Chief, are often the last hope for the galaxy. Humanity has rested on your shoulders more than once. But, in Halo: Infinite, the cracks start to show. Chief realizes just how human he is, despite his heroic legacy.
This main trio, with the stress of the Pilot, the confusion of the Weapon, and Master Chief’s need to be a hero makes a fantastic cast, and their interactions make perfect sense within the grounds of storytelling and the Halo universe. These are characters you will care about and grow attached to, something that many earlier Halos do not deliver.
One point of contention for the last two Halos has been the art style, one that long-time fans say is more futuristic than military-sci-fi. 343 Industries, the new developers of Halo, have listened to this feedback in spades.
Both the newest Halo ring and the Master Chief experience the most noticeable uplifts in art style and graphical fidelity. With Halo Infinite being open world, Zeta Halo now has a chance to shine even brighter than any Halo that came before, with a world that does not feel unnecessary big, but catered to a fun run-and-gun experience.
Zeta Halo graphically feels straight out of Combat Evolved, with threatening mountains, grassy plains, and a noticeably real feeling environment as birds chirp throughout a day and night cycle.
One of my favorite areas on Zeta Halo’s open world
Walking on this new ring feels therapeutic, like a walk in a (alien infested) park. Most importantly, the graphics are no longer cluttered, and although still great looking, they keep the classic feel that made Halo CE so memorable – a big inspiration for Halo Infinite.
However, the outdoors is only one part of the ring. There are practically two other “biomes” – that of the Banished interiors and Forerunner structures.
Concept art of important Forerunner and Banished buildings – both of which are found in game
The Banished interiors will be one of the first locations you will visit. Being made by a hyper-efficient military force, Banished décor is as brutal as their militaristic reputation. Lights are red. Steel is rugged. And everything looks like it wants to kill you.
Further, the Forerunner architecture is the best in the series, and clearly the set piece moment of the art department. Swaying away from 343 Industries reimaging of the Forerunner architecture, they return to what made the classic Forerunning great: an overwhelming sense of both simplicity and mysterious technology lining these futuristic environments.
It is the truly jaw-dropping art direction that Infinite needed for screenshot fodder.
Likewise, Master Chief might be the best looking Chief in the series. This is a Spartan that looks strong, confident, and like the walking tank these super soldiers should be. Halo 4 had an especially weak looking Chief, one that does not exactly scream the savior of humanity, so it’s nice to see our favorite hero back with a vengeance.
Master Chief with his replacement AI, currently known as “The Weapon”
Halo Infinite also features a complete return to form in the musical department. The original trilogy was renowned for their excellent musical direction – something that Halo 4 and 5 did not replicate.
Yet, from the music teasers last year, to the final release on December 8, I have been exceptionally pleased by the musical direction of Infinite. The risk of having three composers, with one being from the musically excellent Ori series, clearly paid off.
However, despite Infinite being an undoubtedly excellent experience for the art style, it is not the blockbusting graphical fidelity you should be finding in a Halo title.
I feel that 343 Industries have not fully answered from the graphically disastrous 2020 Infinite showcase. I still have disappointment, whether that be for the lack of different biomes on the overworld, or actual malice towards the environments not feeling complete.
At the end of the day, the game does look great, but perhaps not up to my wild expectations for a next-gen title. But for what it is worth, this is truly Halo: Combat Evolved born again.
Likewise, Halo Infinite feels like what Doom 2016 was for the Doom franchise, especially in gameplay. Infinite is a title that respects Halo’s history yet iterates (and perfects!) itself for today’s audience – whether you be a classic or modern fan.
Fans found controversy within the last three Halo titles’ campaigns, and especially the last 343 Industries entry, Halo 5. This game was a disaster of a campaign. Not only did the story fall massively short (there are only a few missions where you play as Master Chief) but the gameplay, although competitively viable, was far from what fans wanted.
Luckily, Infinite’s campaign is an absolute joy to play. The gunplay for almost all weapons is fantastic, feeling modernized but still identifiably Halo with the ability to melee, throw grenades, and shoot at almost any time. You will be rewarded for using all three intelligently.
Marines will be your right hand fighters against the Banished threat
Luckily, Infinite’s campaign is an absolute joy to play. The gunplay for almost all weapons is fantastic, feeling modernized but still identifiably Halo with the ability to melee, throw grenades, and shoot at almost any time. You will be rewarded for using all three intelligently.
This calls back to the classic design of Halo firefights, and it could not be appreciated more. A critical element of this working in a modern Halo, however, has been the Grappleshot.
This player ability allows you to sling yourself around the environment, picking up weapons, throwable explosives, and even slinging right into other enemies to secure a quick smack to the nose to end an encounter. This ability is the cohesive glue to Halo Infinite’s combat loop, requiring you to think to escape battles or start one yourself. Fans of Titanfall should be pleased.
This gameplay is an utter return to form that the series needed. No matter what activity you are doing on Infinite’s open world – whether that be freeing Marines or capturing Banished-controlled outposts – you will feel enthralled to be taking part in Halo’s iconic combat dance, now better than ever.
A fly over Halo’s first open-world campaign
Exploration, a key element of your time on Zeta Halo, is also handsomely respected. A staple of the Halo series has always been collectibles; Infinite turns this up to 11.
There must be at least a hundred things to collect across this ring world, and none of them feel tedious or necessary. With thanks to the Grappleshot, you can go practically anywhere, explore as you choose, and find fun easter eggs all over the landscape.
Scanning these ring artifacts grants access to audio logs from an mysterious AI superintendent
Likewise, with almost all the weapons being excellent (looking at you, Disrupter!), this might be the best Halo gameplay that we’ve had for an exceptionally long time. Everything comes together, and nothing feels wasted. This is Halo at its’ sandbox peak.
There are still some things that Infinite could improve in the future. As mentioned, the Ring looks especially repetitive, with only a few areas that I thought were showcase worthy.
Performance on PC has been especially atrocious, with heavy stuttering in Infinite’s open world and what seems like 30 FPS face animations against a game that should be running 100 FPS+. This feels almost unacceptable for a game that was hyped as great for PC.
Likewise, the worst culprit of all has been a lack of campaign co-op for a game that seems meant for it. So many moments would be better with a friend, like loading up four Razorbacks with Marines for a raiding party at a Banished base. At the end of the day, this hurts just because of how good Infinite is.
Infinite had to be many things to a fanbase that encompasses twenty years with dozens of subcommunities. Some people love to mess around in the Halo sandbox. Some people are lore fanatics. And some people just want to relax and play the game. That is a hard balance to strike.
However, Halo Infinite’s campaign will please nearly everyone with a story, gameplay, and aesthetic that balances both the new and the old. 343 Industries has truly done a fantastic job at creating a game that can be dramatic, sad, funny, joyful, but most importantly, fun, at all the right moments.
Despite a few criticisms, this was a rare single-player game that really hooked me and did not let go without overstaying its welcome. In a current market that is rife with delays and broken launches, it is great to see one of the most anticipated games of the last few years stick the landing to revive one of gaming’s most important franchises.
Halo Infinite drops in this holiday with a 8.5/10 score.
Author of All the Bright Places, Jennifer Niven, later published a book called Holding Up the Universe.
Holding Up the Universe is written from both Jack’s perspective, a popular kid with a secret, and Libby, who has been homeschooled since she developed a binge eating disorder to cope with her mother’s death.
When Libby finds the courage to go back to public school, she finds herself tangled up in an incident with Jack. Their two worlds collide creating an understanding between the two of them that doesn’t make sense to anyone else.
The characters seem to come alive in this book, allowing you to empathize for them and the mental struggles they face. The book will have you laughing and even tearing up at some points.
Throughout the novel, Jennifer Niven provides a unique perspective on fat shaming, bullying, living with secret, and love. I recommend this book to anyone who needs the message to love yourself as you are, because no matter what you look like or where you’ve been in the past, you deserve it.
My favorite part of the book was the monologue at the end, it pulls the whole thing together into a wonderful romance and sets it apart for other books I’ve read.
Every Last Word by Tamara Ireland Stone is a well written book about OCD, high school friendships, love, and forgiveness.
The protagonist, Samantha (Sam) McAllister, is part of the popular group at school. Though she has been best friends with the group since they were little girls, she feels that she does not fit in anymore.
As a result, Sam works hard to hide her obsessive compulsions and attempts to navigate away from her previous circle. In doing so, she meets a girl named Caroline who introduces her to a secret poetry club at the school.
This opens doors to a part of Sam that she never knew existed and allows her to eventually break free from the everyday toxicity she was experiencing, however, her past is still evident in her new life. Sam seeks forgiveness and yearns to belong somewhere.
From a mental health perspective, it has a potentially triggering yet refreshing view on therapy, medication, and healthy family support.
The way the loose ends are tied up by the end made this book one of my all-time favorites. When a friend asks what they should read next, this is my go-to recommendation.
As school’s first month wraps up, more and more students look for clubs to join, but most don’t know what clubs are available. Know that a list of clubs is available through the Activities Office and the Schoology page; however, not all clubs are listed on that page. So, here’s a look at three clubs here at Sheyenne.
“CGA eSports Stadium interior 2019” by Wpcpey is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0
Esports
Where and when does your club meet?
(Esports) We’ve been meeting after school and lately we’ve been meeting during voice and choice for the two blocks on Wednesday, but mostly we meet after school.
What does your club do?
(Esports) Right now, we are maining two games: Rocket League and League of Legends. [Each meeting we] practice online and against other schools [working on] positions and champions [while] getting used to each other’s play styles.
What are your plans for competition?
(Esports) Right now, we are just deciding what to do. last year we were with a company, [we are still deciding whether to stay with them, or not.]
What makes you different than the gaming club?
(Esports) The gaming club is open to board games and [changing games weekly,] whereas esports we will be into more team-based games like League of Legends that focuses on more on quick reactions and working with teammates.
What do you want this club to be?
(Esports) I would like this club to be a place where everyone feels comfortable showing up not just gamers, we have a lot of positions like managerial and content creation and even shout casting, we also offer course for learning to build computers and trouble shooting them.
Chamber Orchestra
Where and when does your club meet?
(Orchestra) Chamber Orchestra meets Mondays and Thursdays in the orchestra room
What does your club do?
(Orchestra) Rather than a club, we are an extra-curricular performing ensemble. Chamber Orchestra is an auditioned orchestra made up of students 9-12. We are a small ensemble of students that plays challenging string music. In addition to the normal orchestra concerts, we also play around town at banquets, retirement parties, weddings, and the mall.
Will the Chamber Orchestra be performing? If so, when?
(Orchestra) Chamber Orchestra performs at the scheduled orchestra concerts. Our next performance will be on March 1st.
How has your turn out been so far and do you have plans to improve it?
(Orchestra) Chamber Orchestra is an auditioned ensemble. We usually have a large turnout for auditions, but we cannot always accept everyone that auditions. Students still have the opportunity to play with their curricular orchestra during the day.
What experience do you have with your club?
(Orchestra) This is my 3rd year leading this ensemble.
Chess
Where and when does your club meet?
(Chess) We meet every Wednesday for all voice and choice periods, and we meet in room 2317.
What does your club do?
(Chess) We learn about chess, teach chess, and learn some general strategies.
What are your plans for competition?
(Chess) Once we get going, we might set up tournaments, round robins, [and] keep standings.
What do you want this club to be?
(Chess) We don’t have any major plans like making it a sanctioned club or expanding more, until further notice we are just going to play it by ear and see where it goes.
If the chess club or Esports club interest you check them out at 2317 and 2838 respectively.
Mrs. Ott is an AP European History and US History teacher here at Sheyenne High School.
For her own education, she attended Century High School in Bismarck, UND for her Bachelors Degree, and Walden University for her Masters Degree.
Mrs. Ott says she is happy that she is a teacher but if she had to choose a different profession, she would want to be a dental hygienist.
She explained one of her favorite moments from teaching, “During my first year of teaching a student did an impression of me teaching and he was just spot on. We all had a really good laugh.”
That is the exact type of person Mrs. Ott is, she not only teaches history but also is a great example of the importance of being able to laugh at yourself and have a good time. Students find her classroom to be a great environment to not only push themselves but also be thankful for where they are at in the present.
Her love for her jobs shines through in her lectures, too. When commenting on teaching US History she said, “I really enjoy teaching US History. Our nation has evolved so much over a short period of time and I like to teach about the successes and failures of that evolution.”
Another thing that Mrs. Ott appreciates is how her courses’ subjects can get controversial, allowing for students to speak up about their ideas and opinions in a safe place. Teaching about the 1960s including the Cold War, Vietnam War, and Civil Rights Movements are especially fun for her.
As for her other ideas of fun, Mrs. Ott describes her hobbies as general. In her free time she likes to spend time with her kids, exercise, read, watch Duke University men’s basketball, or turn on some “terrible” reality tv.
Mrs. Ott pictured with her husband, Mr. Ott, and two kids.
In early September it was announced by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) that our fellow students here at Sheyenne High School: Henry Christiansen, Krishna Kamalakannan, and Grace Widjaja were selected to be National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists. Approximately 1.5 million high school students enter the program each year. But only 16,000 people are chosen to be semifinalists in this difficult competition.
If our fellow Sheyenne students move forward to the finalist round they will be notified in February and be one of some 15,000 Semifinalists that have advanced to the Finalist standing. Following this important date is May 11, 2022 when the National Merit $2,500 Scholarship Winners are officially announced.
Other than this scholarship’s high competition count, what makes this scholarship so special in particular is what these students had to do to even be remotely considered for this great honor.
“The mission of National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) as announced on their website is to recognize and honor the academically talented students of the United States. According to their website of the 1.5 million entrants, some 50,000 with the highest PSAT/NMSQT Selection Index scores (calculated by doubling the sum of the Reading, Writing and Language, and Math Test scores) qualify for recognition in the National Merit Scholarship Program.”
Luck has little to do with how these students are selected. All winners of Merit Scholarship awards (Merit Scholar designees) are chosen from the Finalist group based on their abilities, skills, and accomplishments—without regard to gender, race, ethnic origin, or religious preference. Plenty of information is evaluated by the NMSC including but not limited to the high school official’s written recommendation and the Finalist’s own essay.
The enduring goals of the NMSC’s scholarship programs are:
To promote a wider and deeper respect for learning in general and for exceptionally talented individuals in particular.
To shine a spotlight on brilliant students and encourage the pursuit of academic excellence at all levels of education.
To stimulate increased support from individuals and organizations that wish to sponsor scholarships for outstanding scholastic talent.
In theatre Henry has led set projects, bonding activities, and underclassmen.
Goals that are illuminated by their careful process of choosing the proper recipients for this prestigious award.
For those of you who are juniors and younger here at Sheyenne High School and are remotely interested in this scholarship the semifinalists themselves have words of wisdom to offer.
Grace helps people accomplish their goals as president of the Student Council and Speech Team captain.
Henry Christiansen recommends being well prepared for the PSAT because the test itself is very difficult without proper preparation. Since this is one of the major elements that the NMSC looks for when choosing its winners it’s very important this is covered.
Krishna is a dedicated math and science tutor for middle schoolers.
It’s said best by Grace Widjaja that you should “Study. Please. Not just for the test, but also study the scholarship and the timeline, what are the different aspects, what else would they require after you qualify, etc.”
Krishna Kamalakannan reports he first got to know of this scholarship “around September or October 2020, when registration for the PSAT began.” So if you are currently a sophomore here at Sheyenne High School I advise you to be proactive and prepare for this scholarship ahead of time.’
Over Christmas break, there have been posters hung anonymously on the inside of both the girls’ and boys’ bathrooms. These posters stem from Justin’s Break the Silence campaign.
Since Justin’s heartbreaking death in 2016, the nonprofit organization through the Dakota Medical Fund spreads awareness about mental health in schools. An example of their encouragement to break the silence is with these posters.
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