2017 French Presidential Elections approaching in April
Friends of Fulbright scholars host Argentinian Culture Night
Association of Pan African Unity hosts “Bad and Boujee” party
Germany plans for a stricter deportation program
Muslima Conversation in Eliot House discusses impact of social media
Israel announces plan for new West Bank settlement
President Trump’s travel ban will have significant impact on affected countries
BY SARAH LOFSTROM ’19
GLOBAL EDITOR
On January 27, President Trump issued Executive Order 13764 prohibiting travelers from Iran, Iraq, Syria, Libya, Somalia, Yemen and Sudan from entering the United States for 90 days and suspending all refugee admission for 120 days. The Executive Order is entitled "Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the U.S." as reported by CNN.
Mount Holyoke Welcomes Friends of Fulbright Scholars
BY EMMA RUBIN ’20
In early January, 11 students from various cities in Argentina arrived at Mount. Holyoke College as part of the Friends of Fulbright program. The exchange grants Argentinian students the opportunity to study at various institutions in the United States for 6 to 8 weeks. For the 2017 program, 121 scholars were accepted into the program and are studying in various states throughout the U.S.
Love Across the Coast hosts Rhythmic China
BY EMMA RUBIN '20
The University of Massachusetts, Amherst Chinese Music Association and Mount Holyoke students came together in Chapin Auditorium on Dec. 1 to celebrate Chinese folk music. The event was sponsored by Love Across the Coast, a Mount Holyoke org that seeks to promote equal educational opportunities in rural China.
Castro’s death causes crowds of mourners and celebrators
BY GABBY RAYMOND '20
On Nov. 25, 2016 Fidel Castro died. He was best known as the leader of the Cuban Revolution in 1959. Castro was regarded as a national savior and icon by his supporters, and a dictator who disregarded human rights by his critics. The nine days of state mourning that began with the announcement of his passing concluded with his ashes being buried at Santa Ifigenia Cemetery on Sunday morning.
Haiti struggles with food crisis after Hurricane Matthew
BY SARAH LOFSTROM '19
Following the devastation of last month’s Hurricane Matthew, Haiti is facing its worst food crisis since 2001. According to the BBC, he United Nations World Food Program is spearheading a $120 million appeal in order to help curb the high levels of malnutrition and fund the restoration of valuable crop acreage and agriculture in Haiti. Hurricane Matthew was the strongest hurricane to hit the Caribbean in a decade and has affected 2.1 million people, 1.5 million of whom are in need of immediate aid. The country is now in need of substantial international aid, without which the food shortages will inevitably worsen.
VariAsians 2016 Cultural Showcase hosted by ASA
British parliament demands vote to determine Brexit
BY EMMA RUBIN '20
The majority vote of a United Kingdom referendum held in June 2016 called for the state’s secession from the European Union. This division, commonly known as Brexit, began to face additional hurdles on Nov. 3 when the state’s High Court of Justice ruled that Parliament must first approve the procedure.
Election response from around the world
BY MIESHA MOSS '19
As of Nov. 8, Donald Trump is the president-elect of the United States with a projected 279 electoral college votes; following his victory, leaders from around the world immediately responded to the results. His platforms on foreign policy include support for Israel, maintenance of a relationship with Putin, a conclusion to the Iran nuclear deal and the intent for the destruction of ISIS, according to Business Insider.
News briefs from around the world
Eliot House’s Interfaith Lunch features Hindu Fall Holidays
BY EMMA RUBIN '20
Every Wednesday, the Eliot House for Religious and Spiritual Life hosts an Interfaith Lunch at which students can learn about different religions and their respective traditions. On Oct. 26, participants had a chance to learn about Hindu fall holidays while indulging in potato leek soup, French bread, garden salad and various cookies. “This provides the first door to learning more about [different religions],” Alison Branistky ’18 said.
Mount Holyoke Tango Students attend local Milonga
BY GABBY RAYMOND '20
Over Columbus Day weekend, the Argentine Tango Clubs in the Five College community hosted their monthly Milonga – a tango event where people go to socialize and dance. Professor Daniel Trenner, the Argentine Tango teacher at Smith and Mount Holyoke invited students from both colleges.
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Russian department hosts Pelmeni Fest
BY MARYA JUCEWICZ '17
Students and their families joined Russian Club and the Russian department in making and eating pelmeni, or traditional Russian dumplings, Friday Oct. 21 in the Betty Shabazz House. According to the School of Russian and Asian Studies, the word “pelmeni” may come from a Siberian word meaning “bread-ear,” a reference to the ear-like shape of the dumplings, which are made from boiled, unleavened dough.