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The student newspaper of Wellesley College since 1901

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The student newspaper of Wellesley College since 1901

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The MSF Hospital Airstrike: Policy Versus People

Ariel Cohen | November 10, 2015

Earlier last month, nineteen people, including three children, were killed in an aerial attack by the U.S. forces that caused significant damage to a Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) trauma center in Afghanistan....

Graphic by Padya Paramita '18

The Syrian Crisis: Why resettling refugees is not enough

Ariel Cohen | October 8, 2015

This past summer,  I volunteered at a hospital, located near the Syrian border. Working with refugee patients, I witnessed the physical and emotional wounds and burdens they carry on a daily basis.  After...

Why you should care about the Iran Nuclear Deal

Why you should care about the Iran Nuclear Deal

Ariel Cohen | May 7, 2015

  The Iranian Nuclear Deal, which international leaders reached an initial agreement on April 2, continues to be one of the world’s most contentious arrangements. International leaders are currently...

Graphic by Padya Paramita '18

Top Three Sources for Conflict in The Middle East

Ariel Cohen | April 11, 2015

Undeniably, the Middle East has numerous issues that cannot be summed up in a column. Some issues, however, have a broader reach than others — they not only influence governmental policy, but also affect...

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