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Hi I'm Greg from The Pillar, UEP. After the discussions, I realized that artificial intelligence should not be feared like an untamed beast. What we should do is to learn about A.I., try to understand how it works, and explore its functions in order to use it as a valuable asset that we could utilize in our field. I strongly believe that artificial intelligence will never replace the relentless power of human ingenuity. We will always find ways to adapt in today's emerging era.

AI is both a blessing and a curse. With the emergence of AI, humanity in general faces the threat of AI because of bias, fake news and some ethical concerns. However, if we are extra vigilant and conscious on when and how to use AI guided by the community chat guidelines as echoed by Ms. Pia Ranada, we can safely use AI. Kudos to the Rappler's community chat guidelines, a countermeasure launched to fight against destructive use of AI in a community. As long as we remain firm in our journalistic ethics, we can instead use AI against AI. This is Charelle Catunhay, from the Pillar (UEP). #RTSPC8 #AICANNEVERREPLACEDJOURNALISTS #USEAIASATOOL

"It's just like raising a child." This is the line that was engraved in my mind after the discussions on campus journalism and AI. In some parts, such as the necessity for human moderators and double checking, I agree that it is indeed like raising a child. However, I realized that the teachings we inculcate in a child is a cognitive investment, because humans learn lessons. The moment they develop a sense of pattern and recurrence from moralistic and intellectual undertaking, there will come a time when they can already practice them independently. Humans develop personalities. I believe that this is something that A.I. will never possess, no matter how much human control we impose. That is why it is like holding a line. The moment we remove our grip, it snaps, and the consequences may be unhinged. This also propelled me to think that it is risky to invest in A.I. because it is a constant human work as well. A.I. must not be allowed to work by itself. As a journalist who juggle multiple responsibilities, the constant assertion of other people that A.I. can take a huge role in the practice of our oath is still a hazy vision, citing the various loopholes and lapses that even the ones who patronize the technology are still working on. Issues include the lack of provenance, inadequacy of proper credit, and even information hallucinations. With all these, I will still stand firm on the belief that journalism is a humanistic work, and only humans, who exude passion, empathy, and relatability, will be the ones who can do the job right.

As a campus journalist, I appreciate Rappler's initiative to create a news app exclusively run by journalists. What we've always feared as media folks is that our sources could be tampered with by external pressures; in other words, censorship can affect how we want to deliver our articles. With this app, we can have access to stories bounded in truth and truth alone. I learned that this app also provides us with a network of other like-minded people who are actively shaping a society where press freedom is observed. What's more, I think it's progressive for journalists to fully recognize how AI and humans can work together to arrive at better outputs. For instance, we learned in the discussions how the app uses both AI and human moderators to regulate the information shared by its users. I also appreciate how the app does not tighten its grip on people's privacy by being based on the Matrix Protocol, which gives the app a secure and decentralized communication system. Furthermore, I understood from the discussions how, with the use of AI, this app employs machine learning algorithms to infer users' preferences to show content that interests them. Additionally, I think community chats in the app are a good way to bring people together. This way, we can build stronger links and tap into people whose stories deserve a conversation at the table. Afterall, as the discussions shared, community chats are there to deliver news, gather arguments, and even connect users with policymakers. I believe these aspects show genuine public service, something that Filipinos need today. Above all, perhaps the best thing I learned during the discussions is how AI today can be used as a guide in journalism. But as journalists, we must not allow it to fully dehumanize us to the point where it tampers with our storytelling. This app is revolutionary and RELEVANT. How it's empathetic to its users makes me think how much change can happen when media prioritizes welfare. -k from tp

I’m Yhanna Mae A. Deliman an Associate Editor for Operations from Southern Leyte State University-Tomas Oppus Campus.

The information given by Ma’am Pia Ranada and Sir Don Kevin Hapal led me to the idea that there is an endless possibility when we use Al to amplify our own intelligence.

We must embrace the existence of AI.
We must adapt through utilizing AI.
We must cope up with change brought by AI.

As long as every individual is educated and well-informed, and ethical considerations are strictly followed in the usage and development of AI tools, threats are mitagated and opportunities underlined by AI are capitalized.

My takeaway is very simple. AI is like a double-edged sword. If we will not utilize it properly then it will lead us to our own downfall. We have the power to control what we do, so as journalists it is our duty to become responsible in using AI tools. I'm Kobe Spencer Juranes, Editor-in-Chief of The Light Publication

“HELLISH ROADS,” iyan kung tawagin ang kalsada sa buong lalawigan ng Samar. Mapanganib at hindi ligtas ang dinadaanan ng mga Samarnon sa pang araw-araw na transportasyon dahil sa kawalan ng maayos na kalsada. Isyung kahit ang ating bise presidente ay talagang nagpahayag ng kaniyang pagkadismaya. Pero kahit ganon, dekada na ang nagdaan, hindi pa rin nababago ang sitwasyon. Hanggang kailan pa magtitiis ang mga Samarnon?

“Hate spreads faster than facts.” Maria Ressa and Rappler research found this out through extensive study of information ecosystems and networks. The tool that makes this possible? AI and troll farms! But on a human level, Maria also emphasized that what spreads equally faster is inspiration. Like any creative be destructions, AI doesn’t have to “destroy” our status quo of doing things, but can be a tool (with ethics) in helping us become more efficient.

AI can be a helpful companion, acting as a valuable brainstorming partner. Despite the criticisms it receives, it's ultimately our choice how we use it. What matters most is not what AI provides, but how we decide to utilize its capabilities.

Good thinking! I also believe that the narrative that AI will and can replace journalists is misplaced and a misunderstanding of what AI systems are [currently] capable of. I used the child metaphor to explain that AI systems can be influenced and are only as good as the data they're trained on - definitely not to say they can, like a child, develop personalities [although this is actually an ongoing debate, but I do think at most, they will be able to "simulate" emotions]. I think also, we tend to exaggerate how efficient AI tools are. As newsrooms, we have to balance innovation with integrity, so that means we have to be open but prudent with our use of AI. They may sound magical and efficient, but you also have to take into account the amount of time, resource, and effort you'd need to invest in reviewing the AI output and ensuring that they're upholding high editorial standards (so yes, there's always a human in the loop). Nonetheless, it's also not wise to disregard opportunities that emerging technologies can bring to our reporting. A lot of groundbreaking investigative work has been made possible with the help of AI tools that make analyzing data easier - such as the investigation of the Panama Papers. The human touch is definitely irreplaceable. It's not like these tools can build relationship with sources and connect emotionally with readers - both very important in our practice.

UST’s 2D Studios stages limited run of ‘The Encounter’ and ‘The Next C’
Central to these shows are two principles that 2D sees are the foundations of good storytelling: being dynamic and driven

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[OPINION] How about setting up a heat health warning system in PH schools?
The variables for the warning levels may include problems like heat exhaustion and heatstroke, and effects on learning of students and the productivity of teachers

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🔵 - Episodes of 'The Encounter' will air on April 11, 16, and 23, and 'The Next 'C'' episodes will air on May 7, 14, and 21, from 11 to 11:30 am on the UST TigerTV Facebook page.

The article confirms the airing dates for both 'The Encounter' and 'The Next 'C'' shows, providing accurate information about their schedules.

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UST’s 2D Studios stages limited run of ‘The Encounter’ and ‘The Next C’
Central to these shows are two principles that 2D sees are the foundations of good storytelling: being dynamic and driven

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Zamboanga state university shifts to hybrid classes to beat the heat
The Zamboanga Peninsula Polytechnic State University decides to hold in-person classes only on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, while dedicating Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays for online classes

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https://www.rappler.com/nation/mindanao/zamboanga-polytechnic-state-university-shifts-hybrid-classes-beat-heat/

DepEd: School heads authorized to suspend in-person classes amid extreme heat
The DepEd says it's best that school heads decide on in-person class suspension 'to ensure the welfare of learners and personnel'

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https://www.rappler.com/philippines/department-education-says-school-heads-can-suspend-in-person-classes-amid-extreme-heat/

In Case You Missed It: Did you know that the West Visayas State University (WVSU) in the Philippines announced a repeat of its college entrance exams scheduled for April 14 in various testing centers nationwide due to a recent breach in examination security, affecting over 21,000 examinees?

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🌍️ - The college entrance tests will be given in more than a dozen venues in Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.

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West Visayas university announces repeat of college entrance exams after leakage
The decision follows a controversial incident of questionnaire leakage during the state university's March 10 admission exams, which affected over 21,000 examinees

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DepEd orders public schools to implement distance learning on April 8
The Department of Education orders all public schools to implement distance learning on Monday, April 8, to allow students to complete pending assignments and projects

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👩‍🏫 - The UP Law team was coached by Professor Marianne Vitug, who was a world champion in the 2018 Stetson International Moot Court Competition.

The article mentions that the UP Law team was indeed coached by Professor Marianne Vitug, who had previous success in the 2018 Stetson International Moot Court Competition.

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UP Law brings Philippines’ 3rd win in biggest moot court contest
The only two other times that the Philippines won the Jessup cup were in 1995 and 2004. UP Law beats more than 600 teams from 100 jurisdictions.

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In Case You Missed It: Did you know that the University of the Philippines (UP) College of Law recently won the world championship in the 2024 Philip C. Jessup moot court competition, marking the country's only third win in this prestigious competition? The last time UP Law won was three decades ago in 1995, and the Philippines' last victory was with a team from Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) in 2004.

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Sara Duterte on continued China bullying: No comment
The Vice President says her brother Davao City Congressman Paolo Duterte's statement – that it's not her job to 'demonize China' – is enough

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In Case You Missed It: Did you know that a 22-year-old alumnus of Bacoor National High School in the Philippines was arrested for cyber libel after posting a screenshot online showing a teacher's alleged sexual harassment of another student?

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🔴 - Robert posted a screenshot online showing a teacher's alleged sexual harassment of another student.

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Whistleblower charged with cyber libel for posting teacher’s alleged abuse
The 22-year-old alumnus of Bacoor National High School is arrested for posting on Facebook about a teacher's alleged sexual harassment of another student

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In Case You Missed It: Did you know the Dumaguete Literary Festival, or Duma LitFest, will feature a zine fest, arts and literary bazaar, film screenings, literary panel discussions, and workshops? It will also include a Literary PechaKucha with six speakers discussing various topics related to literature.

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Sexually harassed student ‘traumatized further’ as teachers sue for cyber libel
An alumnus of Bacoor National High School misses school for a day as he is detained for cyber libel cases filed by teachers

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📚️ - Dumaguete City is holding its first-ever Dumaguete Literary Festival to champion local literature.

The true statement is that Dumaguete City is having its inaugural Literary Festival, as stated in the article that describes the event celebrating local literature and the 75th Anniversary of the Dumaguete Charter.

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Here’s what you can expect from the 1st ever Dumaguete Literary Festival
Happening from April 26 to 28 at 58 EJ Blanco Drive, the Duma LitFest promises three jam-packed days of fun and insight

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FACT CHECK: Rodrigo Duterte is alive
A video posted on March 17 claims the former president is dead. Duterte is alive, as seen in videos posted on his official social media account and Senator Bong Go’s Facebook page.

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https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/rodrigo-duterte-alive-april-11-2024/

The International Student Broadcasting Championship (ISBC) named UST Tiger Radio "Station of the Year" during the "Forward Together: Metro Manila Campus Broadcasting Networking Summit" on Thursday, April 11, at the Buenaventura G. Paredes, O.P. Building.

UST Tiger Radio, along with four of its members, bagged six major awards in the first International Student Broadcasting Championship (ISBC) on December 2023.

Photo credits: Nicole Trinidad and Mary Jade Jadormio

[The Slingshot] Red zipper on the mouth of Sara Duterte
Zippers of today come in an assortment of colors. Sara Duterte’s is colored red, for Red China. She uses her mouth zipper with ease. She unzips it when she pleases.

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https://www.rappler.com/voices/thought-leaders/the-slingshot-red-zipper-mouth-of-sara-duterte/

Marcos defends Sara Duterte’s silence on China aggression in West PH Sea
'That’s not the role of the Vice President or the secretary of education to talk about China,' President Marcos says in an interview with Philippine media in Washington

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https://www.rappler.com/philippines/marcos-defends-sara-duterte-silence-china-aggression-sea-dispute/

In Case You Missed It: Did you know UST Tiger Radio was awarded the prestigious Station of the Year award by the International Student Broadcasting Championship founders during their recent visit to the University of Santo Tomas?

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https://www.rappler.com/bulletin-board/contests-awards/ust-tiger-radio-station-year-international-student-broadcasting-championship-2024/

Unyon ng mga Manunulat sa Pilipinas to hold 50th National Writers’ Congress on April 27
PRESS RELEASE: The 50th National Writers' Congress will be held on Saturday, April 27, from 9 am to 5 pm, at the Gimenez Gallery, University of the Philippines Diliman

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https://www.rappler.com/bulletin-board/events/unyon-ng-mga-manunulat-sa-pilipinas-national-writers-congress-2024/

National Artist Ricky Lee to deliver UST’s Paz Latorena Memorial Lecture
PRESS RELEASE: Ricky Lee's immense experience in writing will be the focal discussion of the lecture with the theme 'Pagsulat, Noon at Ngayon'

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🎉 - The ISBC founders came to UST to present the prestigious Station of the Year award to UST Tiger Radio.

The true statement confirms that the purpose of the ISBC founders' visit to UST was indeed to present the Station of the Year award to UST Tiger Radio, showcasing the university's excellence in collegiate broadcasting.

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UST Tiger Radio awarded as Station of the Year by International Student Broadcasting Championship
PRESS RELEASE: The Station of the Year award was personally presented to UST Tiger Radio by ISBC founders during a campus visit in April

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📽️ - Ricky Lee, National Artist for Film and Broadcast Arts, will headline the Paz Latorena Memorial Lecture on April 20, 2024, at the Thomas Aquinas Research Complex Auditorium in UST.
📝 - The inaugural Paz Latorena On-the-spot Essay-writing Contest for senior high school students will be part of the event honoring Paz Latorena's legacy.

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📚️ - Paz Latorena herself was a National Artist for Literature in the Philippines.

The statement that Paz Latorena was a National Artist for Literature is false. She was a significant figure in Philippine literature but not awarded the title of National Artist.

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National Artist Ricky Lee to deliver UST’s Paz Latorena Memorial Lecture
PRESS RELEASE: Ricky Lee's immense experience in writing will be the focal discussion of the lecture with the theme 'Pagsulat, Noon at Ngayon'

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📚️ - The 2024 Gawad Pambansang Alagad ni Balagtas is awarded to writers who have contributed significantly to Filipino literature.

The article provides a list of writers who have received the 2024 Gawad Pambansang Alagad ni Balagtas, which is a lifetime achievement award for Filipino writers who have made notable contributions to the country's literature.

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Unyon ng mga Manunulat sa Pilipinas to hold 50th National Writers’ Congress on April 27
PRESS RELEASE: The 50th National Writers' Congress will be held on Saturday, April 27, from 9 am to 5 pm, at the Gimenez Gallery, University of the Philippines Diliman

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Prime One Productions, stylized as POP, is a Manila-based student-run production house from the University of Santo Tomas (UST) popping with creativity and energy. The production house has two shows entitled Tiger Decodes, an Escape Reality TV Show, and Tiger Idol, a University-wide hunt for Thomasian Singers.

Tiger Decodes aired last April 15, 2024 with its First Episode. Meanwhile, Tiger Idol will air on May 6, 13, and 20 respectively. Moreover, both shows will be livestreamed on UST Tiger TV's Facebook Page.

Photo credits: Prime One Productions

In Case You Missed It: Did you know that Vice President Sara Duterte's political party, Hugpong ng Pagbabago (HNP), recently expelled a congresswoman, a city mayor, and two vice governors in the Davao region after Malacañang's suspension order against Davao del Norte Governor Edwin Jubahib?

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https://www.rappler.com/nation/hugpong-ng-pagbabago-expels-congresswoman-mayor-vice-governors-amid-jubahib-suspension/

2 mathematicians vie for UP Baguio chancellorship
Mathematics professors Joel Addawe and Wilfredo Alangui throw their hats in the ring to become the next chancellor of the University of the Philippines Baguio

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2 mathematicians vie for UP Baguio chancellorship
Mathematics professors Joel Addawe and Wilfredo Alangui throw their hats in the ring to become the next chancellor of the University of the Philippines Baguio

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State university’s special courses bring hope to Iligan inmates
A state-run university offers inmates in Iligan City an array of training programs, ranging from English literacy, culinary arts to computer-aided drafting, aimed at equipping them with practical skills

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https://www.rappler.com/nation/mindanao/mindanao-state-university-special-courses-bring-hope-iligan-inmates/

In Case You Missed It: Did you know that Chinese students in Cagayan province allegedly paid up to P2 million to get a degree through a 'degree for sale' scheme, as revealed by University of the Philippines professor Chester Cabalza?

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https://www.rappler.com/philippines/ched-urged-probe-degree-for-sale-scheme-cagayan/

Pagbati sa mga bagong Iskolar ng Bayan! ✊ https://www.rappler.com/philippines/university-up-college-admission-results-upcat-2024/

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🟡 - Jess dreams of working in another country and has enrolled in a two-year English course at MSU-IIT.

While there are various courses available to inmates, Jess specifically enrolled in a two-year English course with the hope of working abroad for a fresh start.

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State university’s special courses bring hope to Iligan inmates
A state-run university offers inmates in Iligan City an array of training programs, ranging from English literacy, culinary arts to computer-aided drafting, aimed at equipping them with practical skills

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UP 2024 college admission results are out
This is the first time that UP administers the UPCAT again after the COVID-19 pandemic

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🔴 - Applicants will need the username and password they used during the application period to view the UPCAT results.

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UP 2024 college admission results are out
This is the first time that UP administers the UPCAT again after the COVID-19 pandemic

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It all started with ‘bangag’: How rift between Liza Marcos, Sara Duterte began
First Lady Liza Marcos draws the line on former president Duterte accusing her husband Marcos Jr. of being under the influence, saying she did not like how Vice President Sara supposedly laughed at that comment

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https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/inside-track/how-rift-between-liza-marcos-sara-duterte-began-rodrigo-bangag-comment-bongbong/

Cagayan schools deny allegations on Chinese students
Four schools in northern Philippines say the allegations that Chinese students in Tuguegarao City are spies 'display racism and Sinophobia'

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https://www.rappler.com/philippines/cagayan-schools-deny-allegations-chinese-students/

Over 1,500 Chinese secured student visas in Cagayan in 2023 – BI
Immigration chief Norman Tansingco says the influx may be attributed to 'post-pandemic rebound' and to the 'aggressive marketing of schools and government agencies to boost the country’s educational tourism'

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🎓️ - A total of 1,516 Chinese were granted student visas in Cagayan, north of the Philippines, in 2023.

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Over 1,500 Chinese secured student visas in Cagayan in 2023 – BI
Immigration chief Norman Tansingco says the influx may be attributed to 'post-pandemic rebound' and to the 'aggressive marketing of schools and government agencies to boost the country’s educational tourism'

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[Newsstand] Duterte vs Marcos: A rift impossible to bridge, a wound impossible to heal
The latest interview with the First Lady signals a new stage in the unraveling of the UniTeam

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🏺 - The professor's academic journey took a turn towards archaeology after failing history in his first year of high school.

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[Time Trowel] Mentorship matters
Mentorship not only shapes academic paths but also life trajectories, highlighting the need for a supportive and understanding educational environments for all students

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https://www.rappler.com/voices/thought-leaders/time-trowel-mentorship-matters/

In Case You Missed It: Did you know that professor Stephen Acabado, a professor of anthropology at the University of California-Los Angeles, was introduced to graduate-level articles by his mentor after accepting an offer for free lodging in exchange for reading three articles per week and discussing them over beers on Fridays?

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