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New Zealand honors victims of the Christchurch terrorist attack

New Zealand honors victims of the Christchurch terrorist attack

BY LEEN RHAZI ’22

One week after the March 15 terrorist attack that killed 50 Muslims at Al Noor Mosque and Linwood Islamic Centre in Christchurch, New Zealand, 5,000 mourners gathered in a park across from Al Noor for a Muslim prayer service. At the service, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern delivered a speech dressed in a black headscarf prior to broadcasting the Islamic call to prayer, or adhan, nationwide.

Egyptian president’s term may be extended to last until 2034

Egyptian president’s term may be extended to last until 2034

BY LEEN RHAZI ’22

The appearance of Egyptian democracy changed on Feb. 14 when Egypt’s parliament overwhelmingly voted to approve constitutional changes that could possibly extend President Abdul Fattah el-Sisi’s time in office by another 12 years.

New school, new country: Moloto on the international transfer experience

New school, new country: Moloto on the international transfer experience

As a prestigious liberal arts institution, Mount Holyoke College attracts students from a myriad of places around the globe. In most cases, these students attend Mount Holyoke directly after high school. But the College also attracts a fair number of transfer students, both domestic and international.

Abolishing Indian adultery law opens door to conversations about future of feminism

Abolishing Indian adultery law opens door to conversations about future of feminism

BY LEEN RHAZI ’22

India’s Supreme Court struck down Section 497 — the 158-year-old law that stated a man could be imprisoned for a maximum of five years if he was sexually involved with a married woman without the consent of her husband — on Sept. 27.