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Katrina Brindle

McMUN and the “Marseillaise”

Katrina Brindle Jan 31, 2016

The walls of Le Centre Sheraton have doubtlessly seen many things, but executions, espionage and factory raids surely do not make up the grand majority. The French Resistance Bilingual Committee introduced these eccentricities to the…
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The Blame Game of Wall Street: overcoming doubt on both domestic and international fronts

Katrina Brindle Jan 29, 2016

On the morning of September 15 2008, the Lehman Brothers declared bankruptcy, introducing a chain of events that would throw Wall Street and the global market into a state of crisis and economic paralysis. Delegates assuming the roles of…
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Passing the Torch: An Interview with Captain Aysha Al Hamili

Katrina Brindle Jan 29, 2016

During the opening ceremonies of the 2016 McGill Model United Nations Conference (McMUN), keynote speaker Captain Aysha Al Hamili spoke extensively on the resounding impact that young people can have on the world. As the first female pilot…
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Drinks, delegates, and a demanding weekend to remember

Katrina Brindle Jan 29, 2016

The first day for McMUN sets a precedent for the conference in many ways. During the opening ceremonies, introductions are made, the formalities are instated and the electricity of the conference is set at a high (but not maximum) voltage.…
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