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Tuition Hikes Over Next Few Years 2 Vinny The Viking 4

Hudson Valley’s main campus came alive on Sat., August 20 as many students with their friends and family poured into the college for the annual New Student Orientation.

Students that wished to pay

their tuition and take care of other finiancial matters, went to the Guenther Enrollment Services Center where they were provided with the proper froms and had their payments and aid verified.

In the McDonough Sports Complex from 8 a.m. to 12p.m., students and theirguests were treated to food, tours of the campus, and presentations on life at the college.

In the gymnasium, parents and other guests attended a sessions on college success, while many students went to the Conway Ice Rink. At the rink, Hudson Valley Presidential Assistant, Suzanne Kalkbrenner and Assistant Director for Student Life, Alfredo Balarin held a presentation on expectations of

a student.

After a message from Hudson Valley President, Drew Matonak, the attending students were officially welcomed to the college before being briefed on different types of assistance they could receive from faculty as well as students.

Kalkbrenner stressed the importance of responsibility throughout the session, gave advice on things such as staying current on campus news and emails.

She also suggested that being present for class is the most important step in a successful school year, citing a Woody Allen quote, "90 percent of success is just showing up."

The new arrivals were urged to approach schoolwork as a full-time job in itself and to stay in contact with their own instructors.

Balarin emphasized academics, informing students on how the GPA system works, academic standards and school outreachprograms. In addition,

he spoke about the Student Handbook and discussed the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), which deals with confidentiality of students’ personal information.

Faculty members felt the presentation was helpful to those who came. “We tailor this specifically to students who are going to be here and need the information,” said Presidential Assistant Kalkbrenner. “[We] tell them how to get information because information is power,”

Orientation, however, wasn’t all business. Many of those who attended the event found things to do.

The college’s football team challenged all those present to fun games and gave out candy to those who participated.

Albany-based cover band TS Ensemble entertained the crowd outside the Campus Center. Food was provided as well, with a barbecue luncheon in the Student Pavilion.

Meanwhile, inside the Campus Center, information

tables were set up for college services, clubs, athletics, and student organizations.

These included, the Wrestling Club, Student Senate, Habitat for Humanity, and the Black and Latino Student Union.

After two or three years of

dormancy, the Builder’s Club alos had a table up as college instuctor, Andrew Donovan began gathering it back together in hopes of getting students into various industries and be better positioned for careers when they’re done with college.

“You could be an accounting major and just want to come over and get some basics, get a feel for it, get out and meet somepeople, it gives you that opportunity,” said Donovan, who also heads HVCC’s wrestling club.

The builders weren’t the only club trying to get on their feet, either, as the Theatre Club, which has only existed for the past few semesters, was on the lookout for new members.

Theatre is a lot more complicated than it looks,

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according to Eleah Peal, freshman Theater Arts.

“People think theatre is just acting,” said Peal. “[B]ut really it’s a whole complex, [with] different elements to it. We need techies, we need people good at math…so it’s a lot more than just being dressed up,” Peal said.

There was also a table for the Collegiate Academic Support Program (CASP).

The organization gives students individual attention and support when they need it.

As part of their goal to make students feel comfortable at HVCC and adjust to college life, CASP provides not only computers and tutors in math and English, but peer mentoring, where workers are assigned to help students on a one-on-one basis with problemsboth on and off-campus.

“We counsel students, they talk with us, and we try our best to help them with their problems,” said Eden Cadogau, a member of CASP.

Cadogau urged students to take advantage of the program,

as not many schools have individual academic support like CASP, especially for new students coming out of high school who are trying to make the mental adjustment.

Student reactions to the orientation were generally favorable.

Connor Peterson, a freshman just out of high school, who majoring in TV Production, feels it was very beneficial to new students and those coming from different colleges.

“I think the help here has been [very] reliable. It’s been very, just very helpful in general. And I definitely really appreciate everyone’s time,” Peterson said.

“I think the experience was good, and [I got] to learn where my classes were,” said Business Marketing major Kassaundra Guilbeau. “The book store was quite hectic, there was a lot of people in it; it took us hours. But other than that, it was a very good experience, and I’m excited to start.”

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After winning their Student Senate elections by wide margins, the new senators assumed their offices on June 1. In an interview with the Hudsonian, the new Student Senate President, Chad Coumbes and Senate Vice President, Josh Hotaling talked about their plans and goals for the 2011-2012 academic year.

One of the major items on the new Senate’s agenda is to increase student awareness about Senate related activities.

“Our big goal is to commu-nicate with the student body and to make them aware of events going on or off campus,” said the Senate President. Both Coumbes and Hotaling agreed there was a problem with minimal student participation in campus events. “When only 200 students out of a potential 11, 12 or 13,000 could show up to a event it’s kind of discouraging,” said the Senate Vice President.

In order to resolve the problem, the Senate Vice President wants to start send-ing a e-mail to all students at least once a month from the

Senate office informing them of any scheduled campus events. “Some people might check their e-mail on more frequently than they would look at the informa-tion boards across campus,” said Hotaling.

In addition to mass e-mails, two senators want to set up suggestion boxes that are eas-ily accessible to students across campus. According to Coumbes, a website is also being planned for students contact the Senate with any comments and sugges-tions. “This is so we can directly appeal and help the students with whatever they want instead of just guessing,” said the Senate President.

To build on planned efforts in communicating with students, the Senate President and Vice President wants to meet with club executives during the first month of classes to talk with them about their constitutions, by-laws, and budgets.

“I know in the past a lot of [club executives] didn’t know they had [constitutions, by-laws, and budgets], and we want them to have a chance to answer any questions they had

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for organizing student-centered campus wide activities and was one of the first actions the Senators have taken during the summer months, planning for the New Student Orientation, the Welcome Back barbeque for returning students, and the upcoming Fall Fest celebration.

“[On the first week in office], I’ve been dealing with e-mails, contacting faculty and administration on campus to get everything going,” said the Senate President. “We [wanted] to plan everything during the summer so the [year] can go smoothly.

The Senate President and Vice President hope to increase student involvement in their organization from last year. The Student Senate has a capacity of 50 freshman and senior senators and according to the Vice President, there was less than half that number last year. Along with that, less than 2% of the student electorate voted in last semester’s Senate elections.

“[The Senate] wants to get as much help as we can in planning events and other business,” said Hotaling.

Both the President and Vice President say they want to encourage students to

participate in the Senate either through directly joining as a Student Senator or indirectly by attending their weekly meetings and voicing their opinions.

Internally, the Senate President and Vice President are optimistic about working with their colleagues this year. Both Senators have developed positive relationships with their newly elected colleagues, Senate Treasurer Alyssa Barrett and Senate Secretary Alyxandra Norell.

“Josh, me, Alyx, and Alyssa has been in the Senate since the beginning of last year,” said. “We’re a tight knit group and I believe that’s going to reflect well next year.”

The Senate President said that the primary goal of the Senate is, “… to bridge together the administration and the students so we can hopefully bring the community college together.” Coumbes added, “We encourage people to come to our office, and even if we’re not there, we want people to keep pushing, call us, send e-mails.”

The first Student Senate meeting of the academic year is scheduled for today at 2pm.

New Senate Pres., VP Plan For New Year

As a result of legislation pushed by New York’s governor, Andrew Cuomo, students are faced with a rise in tuition costs over the next few years at Hudson Valley along with other colleges in the SUNY and CUNY systems.

Gov. Cuomo and other state officials made a decision to cut the education budget by millions of dollars. Due in part to these cuts, by next year, SUNY attendees are expected to pay an additional 5 percent above the current cost of tuition.

Brian Hutzley, the Vice Chancellor of SUNY’s financial system was a major player in the decision to raise the price for state education. Hutzley and discussed this process in his interview with The Hudsonian.

“All the money that’s spent on [a] campus is supposed to be 40 percent from the state of New York, 30 percent from students, and the other 30 percent is supposed to come from sponsors, being your county and other counties,” Hutzley explained.

As of this year, combined with the last five, the state had collectively cut over one third of

their education funding, causing tuition increases.

“[State executives] have agreed to “Matinance of Effort,” which means that unless something drastic happens with our economy, they’re not supposed to cut our budget.” He went on to explain how this relates to SUNY.

“If you look at the (economy), you can see how it directly affects the state of New York,” said Hutzley.

Students attending state schools have displayed mixed emotions, as well as differing remarks concerning this development. Some, such as Stephen K., a sophomore and English major at UAlbany, do not fully agree that this change in tuition rate is negative.

“Students cannot have it both ways,” said Stephen. “[B]ecause of the unfortunate economic condition of New York State, either programs will be cut, or tuition will rise. I would rather pay a little more for an already inexpensive education.”

Others, disagreed, feeling the decision was unfair and did not take into account fundamental needs of students in general. Some also believe that Governor Cuomo did not use

good discretion, as education is a key concept in today’s society.

Students are not exclusively affected by this change. In many cases, parents are patrons of their child’s academic success, typically in a financial manner.

However, whether their child paid for college alone, or their parent helped along the way, many held strong opinions.

Joan H., whose sons both attend state schools, had a strong opinion on this subject. “It puts financial stress on many people,” she said. Taxes are high enough, and with tuition rising, it is difficult for some [to handle].”

“However, the most important thing is education. In this case, a good program is worth a little more money,” she said.

If the economy becomes worse, tuition will rise again Hutzley indicated in the interview. While Hudson Valley has lower tuition rates due to its status as a community college, as compared to a four-year SUNY or CUNY school, over the next three years, students will see their tuition rise to maintain the operation and services of the community college.

The Hudsonian has found the perfect time to debut ourbrand-new website:

“www.thehudsonian.org”Today, many news

organizations are transitioning from printed publishing to web-based blogging in an effort to better serve readers and enlarge audience interaction. So what’s in it for you?

The Hudsonian Online will provide students, faculty, andtaff with everything they need and want to know about Hudson Valley Community College and the surrounding areas.

Each week, we will post all of the articles from the latest edition of the paper on The Hudsonian Online! In an effort to encourage interaction, online readers will be able to comment on stories and provide feedback to our staff. In addition, online readers will be able to participate in weekly online polls.

The new Hudsonian Online Forum will allow online readers to communicate with one another in a safe and friendly atmosphere. Our forum will provide a place for students to discuss campus issues and concerns as well as a place to chat with our staff.

For news on the go, feel free to follow us on Twitter @HudsonianHVCC.

If there is breaking newson campus, we will be quick to inform you on Twitter and Facebook.

“Like” us on Facebook (facebook.com/thehudsonian) to keep up to date on important events as well as online news. Here, we will share photographs from the field as well as links to stories on The Hudsonian Online.

The staff of The Hudsonian has made a commitment to provide student news that you won’t be able to find anywhere else.

That motivation lives on, with a fresh group of reporters anda new start with The Hudsonian Online. Check it all out today and be a part of the news that matters the most to you!

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Getting involved in campus activities and socializing on campus can be a daunting task for many new students, but Hudson Valley Community College has approximately 50 chartered clubs and organizations to make this easier and more enjoyable.

“All campus clubs are open to all HVCC students,” says Professor Jeffrey Schoonmaker, faculty adviser for the Student

Christian Association. “It is the camaraderie, friendships, growth, and mutual encouragement and support that occur, primarily at our weekly meetings, that is a great benefit for the members.”

The clubs are all unique in purpose and diverse in membership. Clubs range from the strictly educational to the solely recreational, so there is something for everyone. “We have lots of fun and welcome new members!” says Professor Ian LaChance, theatre club

adviser.Some of these clubs, such as

the Muslim Student Association and the Black and Latino Student Union, celebrate and spread awareness of certain religions and cultures. Others, like the Animal Outreach Club and the Habitat for Humanity Club, unite likeminded people with common goals.

There are also clubs that are most suitable for academic-minded people and students seeking professional experiences.

For example, the Niemond Zonders Club was created by nursing students and does health-related volunteer work, and the Radiologic Technology Club provides opportunities for radiography students.

The American Society of Civil Engineers Student Club is another example. “Our club is a student branch of a professional organization,” says adviser Professor Craig D’Allaird. “Students who plan to pursue a career in civil engineering

have excellent networking opportunities through our student club.”

For the athletically inclined, several sports-related clubs also exist. These include the Running Club, the Wrestling Club, the Table Tennis Club, and the Ski and Snowboard Club.

“Our club is the largest and most active on campus,” says the Table Tennis Club’s faculty adviser, Professor George Nagy. “We are also the oldest club with an uninterrupted history of 37 years.”

Students with a flair for the performing arts may wish to join the Hudson Valley Dance Team, which participates in talent shows and lends support at campus sporting events, or perhaps the Theatre Club, in which members not only act and direct, but also design sets, costumes, lighting, and sound.

All of the campus clubs hold regular meetings and often partake in various club-related events and activities. These can include fundraisers, speeches, competitions, and trips.

“We compete annually in the Student Steel Bridge Competition and the Concrete Canoe Competition,” Professor Craig D’Allaird says about the American Society of Civil Engineers Student Club. “Our region is very competitive.”

The faculty adviser for the Jewish Student Union, Professor Crystal Heshmat, enthusiastically lists some of the clubs activities. “Events have included a Shofar

workshop, a presentation of Sukkot on campus, a Hannukah Party and an information table for Purim.”

Other campus clubs are no less active – the Investment Club enjoys mixers and competes in investment challenges, the Environmental Sustainability Committee organizes the Earth Day event and Electronics Recycling event, and the Theatre Club produces five shows every academic year.

The designated time for regular club meetings is Mondays from 2-4pm, when no classes are scheduled. Most clubs hold weekly meetings during these hours, and these meetings are open to all interested HVCC students.

Joining a club can have many benefits for a student. “The social experience of joining a club can truly enhance a student’s college experience,” explains Professor Ian LaChance, faculty adviser for the Theatre Club. “Additionally, having club membership can make students more appealing to potential transfer schools.”

If a group of ten or more students has a common interest that no existing group caters to, it is also welcome to create its own and request official recognition. In the words of Investment Club adviser Professor Joseph Stenard, “You get out of life what you put into it.”

For more information on campus clubs and organizations, visit www.hvcc.edu/clubs.

So a new semester has begun and for some of you returning students its back to business as usual but for the freshman and other incoming students, things are still new. Well let’s play a game of did you know.

Did you know that Cogan Hall has an automotive program located off of Williams access road that fixes cars for students, for the small fee of $15?

Here is how it works. The program operates every Tues., Weds., and Thurs. from 8 a.m. to 11:50a.m. Those interested in the service must first call (518)629-7189 to make an appointment. It’s required that you have an up to date registration in your name, a valid insurance card and pay a $15 lab fee at the cashier office before getting your car fixed.

After receiving an appointment date, bring the receipt of payment along with proof of insurance and registration to the Cogan Hall

with your car. Once all of the documents and are submitted and a short form filled out, the technicians will fully diagnose your vehicle. You must supply all of the parts the mechanic tells needs. If you know already what’s wrong you can supply the parts at the time of inspection. If your car takes more the one visit you would need to pay the lab fee of $15 for each visit until the work is complete.

***Did you know that you can

purchase up to two movie tickets with your Student ID for $5 each, every Tues on the second floor of the student campus center? Yes it’s true. The tickets don’t have an expiration date and there are no restrictions. If you are a daytime student you can purchase them between the hours of 10a.m. and 4p.m. If you are a night student you can purchase them from 4p.m. to 6p.m.

***Did you know that HVCC

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offers a food pantry for all students on the second floor of the student campus center? All that’s required for students is to go to the Student Activities window, show your Student ID, and will be escorted into the back food pantry room where you can pick from whatever food is available at that time. Students are allowed to take as much food as 2 shopping bags will hold, and can do this once a month until the school term ends.

***Did you know that the

HVCC Dental Program offers inexpensive X-rays, free cleanings and preventative dental care for students? The Dental Program is located at Fitzgibbons Hall, room 127. Students can drop by in person to schedule an appointment or call 518 629-7400. The staff is made up of first and second year students working on their Dental degrees. The program is overseen by a group of instructors with full accreditation in the field of dentistry.

TEMBA “EVERY DAY” KNOWLESWEB EDITOR

Hudson Valley dental students take care of their patients using the dental facilities on campus. HVCC staff and students can recieve free cleanings and preventive dental care.

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At the start of the new semester, students may be asking themselves, “Where are there good places to eat around campus?”

The main campus has plenty of places to enjoy a meal or grab a quick snack. The cafeteria on the second floor of the Campus Center is the biggest place with the variety of food. There’s also a cafeteria in the Williams Hall, a kiosk in Brahan Hall, and a Café on the first floor of the campus center. For those looking to save money on whatever food they eat on campus, debit meal plans, which takes off sales tax on any purchases, are available to students in the Faculty Student Association (FSA) office located in the Campus Center.

As for off campus dining, Khalifa Jackson, senior Independent Studies, said “There is no competition, Deli

and Brew is the best. They have amazing fresh sandwiches, good pizza, and a slushy machine.” Deli and Brew is a deli with a convenience store built in.”The prices aren’t bad either,”said Jackson, “especially with the amount of food you get.”

The Deli also has location benefits, as Jackson pointed out, “It is walking distance from the school, and has a nice place to just sit and relax, and there’s usually a bunch of students in there too so it’s a good place to meet new friends.” Their menu and prices are on their website at deliandbrew.com.

Another sandwich shop in the area is Subway, located right across the street from HVCC in the plaza. Subway, a popular sandwich franchise, may be a more affordable choice to eat sandwiches according to Jackson, saying, “Subway is less expensive, especially with their $5 foot-longs.”

Pizza shops located within a mile of the campus are Infernos at 79 Campbell Avenue and Pizza

Hut at 62 Vandenburgh Avenue. While Pizza Hut is closer to the school, Inferno’s does let you buy by the slice, which is not a policy of Pizza Hut. However, Pizza Hut offers a lunch buffet from about 11am to 1:30pm, Monday-Saturday. You can order online at infernopizza.com and pizzahut.com, respectively.

Kaylei Musella, senior Theater Arts, chooses Taco Bell as her place to eat after classes. “It’s fast, easy and cheap”, says Musella. Taco Bell, located right on Vandenburgh Ave near Deli and Brew and next to Pizza Hut, is open later than most other eateries in the area. It’s open until 3am on Fridays and Saturdays, and 2am every other day according to their website. Musella also recommends off campus dining rather than staying on campus. “For me, it’s cheaper and the food is better.”

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On behalf of the faculty and staff at Hudson Valley Community College, I would like to welcome you to our academic community this semester, whether you are new to the college or continuing your enrollment. Congratulations on choosing one of the most respected community colleges in the nation.

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discover that this institution offers a challenging academic environment, outstanding facilities, and support services designed to meet your individual needs. The faculty and staff at Hudson Valley Community College are committed to your future and to providing you with a successful learning environment.

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For most of the student body, the semester has just started, but Hudson Valley’s Fall athletes have spent the summer hard at work with high expectations for the new season and what it holds in store. This is true of our football team, who held a Conference championship in 2004 and a Region III championship in 2005 only to have a dismal 3-6 season last year. With the new semester comes a number of returning players, as well as a new head coach to take the team to a

hopefully brighter future.A native of Bloomington,

Indiana; Coach Michael Muehling brought a lifetime of football experience with him when he replaced former head coach Jason Houghtailing

in March of 2011, and he’s determined to let the past be the past. According to Muehling, every year is a different year, and

anything can happen. Despite last year’s setbacks,

Muehling believes the team can do well in the coming weeks as long as they maintain the right attitude. “Everyone’s goal should be to win every game,” said the Muehling, “and if you’re not in it to win every game you play then you’re not in it to find success and in it for the right reasons.”

Attitude alone can’t bring a team to glory, however, and the new team has many strong players, including a number of talented running backs and receivers. The Vikings boast a strong linebacker core this year, and readers should keep an eye on players such as second-year wide receiver Dante Gage, all-around talent Mackenzie Elliot on corner, Justin Winfree, who will add some age and maturity to the defense, and second-year Michael Adesina on defensive end. Fans of the offensive might want to watch Mark and Rob Johnson, Cochise “CJ” Jones,

and Trey Garvey on safety. There are still some question

marks on the roster, including an open competition for quarterback, and while most will be settled within the team they can never have enough offensive and defensive linemen. Any readers interested in supporting

the team more directly should contact Coach Muehling and talk to him about contributing in

those positions.With so much talent to draw

from, the Vikings are hungry for more success on the gridiron, and their coach doesn’t see much to be concerned about as long as they can keep up the winner’s mindset. According to him, that means humility, good work ethic and a constant desire to improve rather than being satisfied with what you have. Rather than act as if owed something, players should stay motivated and dedicated, and be aware of the fact with every success the target on their own back gets bigger. If the team can keep that attitude through any trials the season has in store, they have potential to do very well, but that can only go so far. “Potential’s… there’s an old saying: Potential will get you fired. It’s not what they can do but what they do do that will make or break a season,” said

Coach Muehling.It’s a fair warning, but the

new head coach is still optimistic, and plans to approach this season with the goal to lead his team to another championship. The first step towards this will come on September 10, as they face ASA, a team who defeated Hudson Valley 51-0 last year. While it’s impossible to tell just what will happen until the game starts, victory over ASA will be a good

way to start off the season, and the team will learn a lot about itself on the tenth and in the following weeks. All that can really be promised is this will be a different team from the one we saw last year, and hopefully for

the better.For those who can’t make

the drive down to Brooklyn, the football team’s first home game will be on Sept. 17 against

Lackawanna.

New Team, New Challenges, High Expectations for Football Team

KYLE GARRETT STAFF WRITER

Head Football Coach Mike Muheling

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An improvised goal post looms over the Vikings’ practice field.Kyle Garrett

Tackle dummies like these are an important piece of training equipment for the HVCC football team.

Kyle Garrett

Five months since the release of the portable gaming system, the 3DS, its manufacturer, Nintendo recently reduced the device’s price from $249.99 to $169.99, making it budget friendly for the upcoming holiday season. With many features, including the capability to play games in 3-D with no visual aids, is it worth using your extra money to buy this portable gaming system?

For starters, the 3DS takes advantage of its 3-D capabilities by making sure that almost everything is in 3-D. The cameras on the front and back of the 3DS can take 3-D photos which can be edited on the

system itself.

For those into retro gaming, the 3DS has its own marketplace where users can currently choose from a limited pool of NES, Game Boy and Game Boy Color games to download onto the system. Nintendo has also announced plans to expand their current game pool with Super Nintendo, Game Boy Advance, Sega Game Gear, TurboGraphx-16, and other arcade games.

The 3DS also has Wi-Fi on it so you can surf the web wherever there’s a hotspot, or even play games online with people around the world at no extra charge. Coupled with its ability to access the internet, there’s also Netflix on the 3DS which allows users with a Netflix account to watch

movies on the go. However, the movies are not in 3-D like

everything else on the system.

Another feature that the 3DS has is its very own Mii maker, which is similar to the one on Nintendo Wii. The Mii maker allows users to create their own “Mii,” Nintendo’s version of an avatar.

For those not interested in taking the time create their own “Mii” you can take a picture of yourself and the 3DS will makes your Mii look similar to you.

Another cool feature is “Street Pass.” This feature allows you to interact with other 3-DS’ while your 3DS is in sleep mode and you’re walking pass someone with a 3DS near you.

The 3DS also has some disadvantages too. Users will have to deal with a 3-5 hour battery life, meaning that it has to be charged multiple times during the day for heavy gameplay or other activites. Also, the system lacks many highly rated games, with the exception of Super Street Fighter IV: 3-D Edition and the Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3-D.

The 3DS is worth spending your money on during the upcoming holiday season because of its highly anticipated titles coming out this Fall and more updates that will improve the system’s quality. But if you want to buy it now, I suggest you get the two games I’ve mentioned above.

Is the Nintendo 3Ds Really Worth It?

Should you get the Nintendo 3DSCourtesy of Nintendo.com

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