News briefs 10/24
FOOD DAY The Office of Civic and Community Engagement will host its first ever Food Day on Monday to discuss food-related issues, and promote healthy and sustainable food patterns. There will be a Farmers Market on the Rock from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and screenings of food justice movies from 7 to 10 p.m....
Controversy surrounds statehood bid
From the news reports and speculations on Palestine’s petition for United Nations statehood, it seems Palestine’s possible statehood could still happen even though the United States is likely to veto it. However, the bigger issue here seems to be what would become of the Israeli-Palestinian situation if Palestine’s bid is accepted. Would Palestine’s statehood be...
Letter to the Editor: UN’s World Conference Against Racism contrary to the group’s ideals
The UN World Conference Against Racism (WCAR) has a name worthy of respect and optimism, as it alludes to the idea of a conference that seeks to generate peace between the different races.
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