Iowa Caucuses TONIGHT!
Quick post but I had to write about this important event! That’s right folks, the Iowa caucuses will take place this evening across the state. Iowan voters are lining up in front of the caucusing locations as I type. What is a caucus, you…
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And without further ado, McMUN 2016 comes to an end
Closing ceremonies marked the end of a weekend filled with hard work, new friends and unforgettable parties.The enthusiasm and spirit the delegates brought with them to McMUN 2016 was obvious the minute the doors were opened, as they …
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SOCHUM adopts a more imperious approach to water crises
The Social, Humanitarian and Cultural Committee (SOCHUM) prolonged its discussion on hydro-diplomacy on Saturday and had developed six resolution proposals as the day ended. Hydro-diplomacy is intended to be a framework for global water…
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The Moscow Theatre Crisis: a 2016 perspective
The committee addressing the Moscow Theatre Shooting Crisis held an enticing and fast-paced debate regarding government action in recovering over 800 Russian civilians from a hostage situation in Moscow. The committee presented directives…
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McParté: unmoderated and unforgettable
Having a chance to take a break from the hectic atmosphere of Model UN, delegates seized on the opportunity to experience one of Montreal’s prime venues with their new-found friends.
Inside, participants moved through a maze of…
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CODE RED: Peacekeeper sexual abuse resolution passes
It was a rewarding evening for proponents of the “CODE RED” resolution, which seeks to alter the United Nations’ current approach in the processing of peacekeepers that have sexually abused local citizens. “CODE RED” prescribes preventive…
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McMUN and the “Marseillaise”
The walls of Le Centre Sheraton have doubtlessly seen many things, but executions, espionage and factory raids surely do not make up the grand majority. The French Resistance Bilingual Committee introduced these eccentricities to the…
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Creative collaboration and innovative solutions: the Arab League’s response to the Algerian…
Saturday morning brought about the second day of discussions for the 1956 Arab League, and debates surrounding the Algerian War of Independence became the foundations for constructive deliberation and innovative resolutions. This…
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UN committee works to eradicate sexual abuse by Peacekeepers
The highly publicized failure of the 1993 United Nations Assistance Mission for Rwanda is an enduring stain on the reputation of the United Nations, often referenced by those who regard peacekeeping missions as inefficient and futile.…
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El Gobierno de la Gran Colombia and the Panama Canal gamble
“We will do everything, don’t worry” read a line from the United States’s proposal to the Republica de la Gran Colombia to begin construction on the Panama Canal (dated November 26, 1823). The United States promised to pay for the…
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