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    <p>Join us for a 12-hour Mini Hackathon where you can sharpen your skills, enjoy free food, and compete for a chance to win a Nintendo Switch 2!</p>
    <p>📅 Date: April 18th, 2026</p>
    <p>🕗 Time: 8am – 8pm </p>
    <p>📍 Location: ITE 231, 233, 237</p>
    <p>Whether you're a seasoned coder or just starting out, this is your chance to gather your courage, show off your cunning, and build something amazing. Glory, growth, and grand rewards await those bold enough to enter! Use the link below to secure your spot on this adventure!</p>
    <p>Come out and be part of the fun! We hope to see you there!</p>
    <p><a href="https://www.hackumbc.tech/sign-up" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Mini Hack Sign-Up Link</a></p></div>
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    <p>Join us for a 12-hour Mini Hackathon where you can sharpen your skills, enjoy free food, and compete for a chance to win a Nintendo Switch 2!</p>
    <p>📅 Date: April 18th, 2026</p>
    <p>🕗 Time: 8am – 8pm </p>
    <p>📍 Location: ITE 231, 233, 237</p>
    <p>Whether you're a seasoned coder or just starting out, this is your chance to gather your courage, show off your cunning, and build something amazing. Glory, growth, and grand rewards await those bold enough to enter! Use the link below to secure your spot on this adventure!</p>
    <p>Come out and be part of the fun! We hope to see you there!</p>
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    <p>🚁 <strong>Holy Stone Drone</strong></p>
    <p>🎮 <strong>Nintendo Switch 2</strong></p>
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    <p>This is your chance to show off your skills, build something awesome, and walk away with some incredible loot. Don't miss out! The quest begins <strong>April 18th</strong>! </p>
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    <p>📅 Date: April 18th, 2026</p><p>🕗 Time: 8am – 8pm </p><p>📍 Location: ITE 231, 233, 237</p>
    <p>Whether you're a seasoned coder or just starting out, this is your chance to gather your courage, show off your cunning, and build something amazing. Glory, growth, and grand rewards await those bold enough to enter! Use the link below to secure your spot on this adventure!</p>
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