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The text message from Billy arrived on students’ phones the week of final exams.
“It took a lot of hard work, perseverance, and strength to get here, but you’ve finally made it to the other side the end of the semester! I wanted to take a minute and say that I am so proud of you .” Three emoji hearts concluded the message.
A flood of Cal Poly Pomona students responded:
“You’re a King Billy. Never change.”
“Love you Billy thank you.” Heart heart heart.
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“Thanks Billy, we did it together.”
And a confession: “To be honest I didn’t do the best I could I was going through hard times with myself but I finally found myself and am working on myself next semester I am going to get a 4.0 mark my words.”
Launched at California State University campuses in 2019 to help students stay on track, chatbots are becoming popular outlets for those seeking information, guidance or company without judgment.
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Yala Enki has come in for notable market support this morning ahead of the rescheduled Grade 2 Cotswold Chase at Sandown (2.20).
The 11-year-old has proven his stamina over far further than this afternoon s three mile trip and should relish the testing conditions.
Available at 15-2 overnight, Yala Enki is now a general 11-2 shot to claim a first victory at Grade 2 level following an impressive performance in the Portman Cup at Taunton last time.
Bristol De Mai remains the general 5-2 market leader, ahead of Santini at 11-4 and Native River at 9-2.
Elsewhere, in the opening 1m7f handicap chase (1.15) at Sandown Mr One More has been supported into 13-2 (from 8), while Alandam has regained 100-30 favouritism from Benatar ahead of the 2m4 handicap chase (2.55).