An event that encompassed both imperative world problems and promoting global understanding was the presentation titled, “Studying Abroad in a Revolution: My Experience in Cairo from 2010-2012,” where Geoffrey Cloepfil enlightened the audience on his first-hand account of the Arab Spring uprising in Cairo, Egypt. This presentation took place on Tuesday April 9 at 7:25 in Turrell Boardroom.
Politics
U.N. Agrees to Arms Treaty to Help Regulate Weapons Trade
The United Nations General Assembly voted on Tuesday, April 2 to approve a treaty aimed at regulating the trade of conventional weapons across the globe.
North Korea Threatens Nuclear Attack on America: Is a Bombing Imminent?
The nation of North Korea is flexing its muscles and trying to scare the international community by threatening to attack the United States. Last week, North Korean leader Kim Jung Un authorized the use of weapons against America. A U.S. official also told CNN that the North Koreans currently have two medium range missiles loaded and ready to attack the U.S. The missile components, according to American and South Korean officials, have a range of 2,500 miles.
Model U.N. Participates in New York City Conference and Wins Honorable Mention
Monmouth’s Model United Nations delegation once again soared, this time as the team participated in the world’s largest Model U.N. simulation. The delegation attended the National Model United Nations (NMUN) conference in New York City from March 24-28 under the leadership of Head Delegates Andrew Bell and Matthew-Donald Sangster and advisor Dr. Thomas Lamatsch. Representing the Kingdom of Belgium, the team received an “Honorable Mention” for their performance at the conference.
Employees Could Be Granted Social Media Privacy
Governor Chris Christie is considering a bill that would prohibit New Jersey employers from asking employees and applicants for their social media usernames and passwords. Fines and lawsuits against NJ employers would become possible under this bill.
Chris Christie: The Man, The Myth, The Governor
Governor Chris Christie has become famous for his town hall style meetings. I was able to attend one on Tuesday, March 19, along with 1,500 other residents of Manasquan. Now being a political science major, this was a must-attend event. I am not a fan of any politician in general but my thoughts were, “If he may run for president one day, it would be cool to say I saw him when he was New Jersey Governor.”
Political Sex Scandals: Why Do They Happen?
Power Could be Major Reason for Infidelities
Political sex scandals have been occurring for so long that it is imbedded into our cultural norms. They are so imbedded that we have learned to accept and even praise leaders who have been unfaithful. For example, the continuously growing population of such Presidents as John F. Kennedy and Bill Clinton show the public’s acceptance of sex scandals.
Pre-Law Club Listens to Supreme Court DOMA and Prop 8 Oral Arguments
The Pre-law club held a listening party about the oral arguments before the Supreme Court regarding Proposition Eight and the Defense of Marriage Act on Tuesday and Wednesday, March 26 and 27 in Young Auditorium.
Students Go to U.N. About International Rights
The University was represented at the United Nations at the first ever youth-led briefing on international women’s rights and violence against children on Monday, March 25.
Will the New Pope Change International Relations?
Will the New Pope Change International Relations?
The white smoke has risen and Roman Catholics around the world have a new spiritual leader, Jorge Mario Bergoglio, former archbishop of Buenos Aires and now dubbed Pope Francis I. He has a political history that is closely associated with his homeland of Argentina. The New Pope’s connection to Argentine history dates back to the era known as the Dirty War and continue right up to the current president Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner.