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Do you know how old the world’s oldest loggerhead turtle is? On August 13th, 1950, Hiwasa Junior High School students near Ohama Beach hatched a baby turtle named Hamataro. Today, Hamataro is 74 years...
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The first day of debate in the SPECPOL committee ended with a resolution submitted by Brazil passing, and a resolution submitted by France waiting to be voted on tomorrow. A third resolution is expected...
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Once a shy first grader who wasn't sure how to fit in, Junu Min became a confident and passionate leader ready to take on the responsibility of representing the student body—his story is one that a lot...