November 08 >> Focus: The World
by Elan Merry
In the center of the Middle East lies a nation the size of Rhode Island, teeming with culture, innovation, and historical significance. Since it was created in 1948 by a United Nations vote, Israel has fought through countless struggles, contributed greatly to the modern world, and has become one of the most interesting countries in the world.
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by Einny Yu
Envision yourself at 11 years old, ruling the playground and dictating the lunch lines. However, for the children in Northern Uganda, bombs flying overhead and grenades exploding and demolishing the earth around are as common to them as tetherballs and frisbees are to us.
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by Jenny Payne
Three giggling shoppers pass by a store window. “Ooh! That’s cute!” squeals one. “What is it?” Uncertain replies are made as they enter the store and survey the selection, deciding to buy one of the checkered cloths. “I think you wear it like a scarf, you know?” one of them remarks.
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by Katherine Pantangco
For some Mountain View teens, spending the summer on the couch was not an option, as they plunged themselves into a neighborhood a world away from our own. For Seniors Tiffany Chen, Jeanne Muller, Rodd Talebi, and several others, their AMIGOS summer experiences were unforgettable.
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by Elize Manoukian
Feeling down? Maybe you’re living in the wrong country. According to recent studies, the happiest place on Earth is not Disneyland but Denmark. In the Global Map of Happiness, the most prominent experiment in international happiness levels, the tiny Scandinavian nation came in first out of 178 other countries.
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