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Mariah Partin, Staff Writer   On Sept. 25, the decision for Iraqi Kurdistan to gain independence from Iraq was put to a vote.  With an overwhelming 93 percent vote in favor, the independence referendum passed, despite opposition from Baghdad, the U.S. and other countries in the region. Relations between the Kurds in northern Iraq andContinue reading “Iraqi Kurds vote 93 percent in favor of independence for Kurdistan”

Hannah Gabel, Staff Writer   On Sept. 24 President Donald Trump released a new and recent announcement regarding his travel ban. As the original travel ban comes close to ending, Trump decided to extend the travel ban for several countries. Instead of having a set ending date, the ban will end via country cooperation regardingContinue reading “Trump introduces new travel ban”

Brian Messing, Section Editor   Angela Merkel, the chancellor of Germany, prevailed in Germany’s federal election on Sept. 24. Merkel was successfully elected to a fourth term as Germany’s head of government. It may seem that the story of Germany’s 2017 election is over, but it is far from over as Merkel must now negotiateContinue reading “German Federal election causes upset in Bundestag”

Jessica Varvil, Staff Writer   The new school year at Saint Martin’s University was accompanied by  the hiring of several new faculty members. These staff additions bring experiences including across the country in a variety of different disciplines from engineering,  education and business. Waiting outside the offices in Cebula Hall, students and visitors examine theContinue reading “New faculty at Saint Martin’s bring intresting skills and perspectives”