Author: dtan18
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The Nicaraguan Presidential Elections: The Ortega Dynasty
By Dean Tan ’18, News Editor On November 6, incumbent President Daniel Ortega was re-elected as President of Nicaragua. Ortega ran alongside his wife and incumbent vice president, Rosario Murillo, representing the Sandinista National Liberation Front (FSLN) party. In a landslide victory, Ortega received over 72% of the popular vote, defeating Maximo Rodriguez of the…
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The Dakota Access Pipeline: The Battle at Standing Rock
By William Corprew ’20, Staff Writer In early 2016, the Dakota Access Pipeline, a 3.7 billion dollar project owned by Energy Transfer Partners, was approved after several states resolved issues regarding eminent domain and permits. The underground pipeline will transport crude oil from the Bakken Oil Field in North Dakota through South Dakota and Iowa…
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The Legacy of Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej
by Carolyn Schachtel ’18, Staff Writer King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand assumed the throne at the age of 18, following the end of World War II and the sudden death of his brother, King Anada Mahidol. With little experience and very few guidelines on how to lead Thailand’s monarchical government, King Adulyadej overcame all odds…
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The October Aleppo Offensive: Syria’s Never-ending War
By Dean Tan ‘ 18, News Editor Since the start of the Syrian Civil War, the city of Aleppo has been the center of violence between rebel groups and the Syrian government, with thousands of civilians stuck amidst the escalating conflict. As of July 2012, the Battle of Aleppo has been an ongoing confrontation between…