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The Day Is DoneBy Fanny Kung, News USG

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Congratulations Delegates,

For HSMUN veterans, you have once again survived the whirlwind that is this three-day conference. For HSMUN first-timers, you have now earned to right to scare/guide future new-comers with your own experiences when they seek your wisdom!

As noted several times throughout the Plenary, it was historical that all committees were able to pass a resolution in the General Assembly, most notably, the DISEC committee!The Closing Ceremony concluded with another speaker who had previously worked with the United Nations to assess and resolve conflicts and risks. He

shared with us stories of his successful missions and of his failed missions, reminding us the harsh reality of the United Nations.

As per tradition, the Closing Ceremonies concluded with the closing video, put together by our techie extraodinaire: Rooshil Patel! Without Rooshil, this conference would have still been stuck in technological Stone Age! Including pictures from the entire three day conference as well as the banquet and our speaker, his video has once again successfully captured the highlights of HSMUN 2013.

Farewell Delegates, and we’ll see you again for HSMUN, 2014!

In This Issue:

Greetings from News USG

Success in IAEA(Page 2)

Security Council Uses Resolution: It’s Super Effective (Page 2)

Procedures Again Zombies, Russia’s Absence, and FInding Hugs (Page 2 & 3)

Tight Squeeze, WHO Hustles to Get Its Second Resolution Passed(Page 3)

Just Barely Productive(Page 4)

On Developments in DISEC and Militarized Alpacas(Page 4)

Business as Usual (Page 5)

Where is The Love?(Page 5)

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Success in IAEABy Visesha Dronamraju

! After having a great evening at Fantasyland Hotel, all committees return to debate. On the third day, the IAEA committee was discussing the role of the UN in the development, implementation, and maintenance of standardized safeguards at all major nuclear"facilities. There was a clear division between the two sides. The majority was for pro-regulation while the “axis of evil” was for no regulation. Russia was a latecomer and joined the axis of evil.

# They were also debating a regulation that would call nuclear plants to report their maintenance on facilities. There were seven working papers that FA

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Procedures Against Zombies, Russia’s Absence, and Finding HugsBy Hope Docking

In IAEA’s first unmoderated caucus of Topic 2, it came to light that there were seven working papers on the table. This enthusiastic start clearly shows that many countries are working towards a solution, but it is clear of the need for the delegates to continue discussions to pass a resolution.

In the working paper supported by the delegation of the United State of America, they stated that workers of nuclear plants would participate in simulations of situations that could lead to a nuclear

meltdown, such as a tsunami, volcano eruption, or a zombie attack.

A strange, modified unmoderated caucus was suggested as a solution to the amount of working papers on the table, which was, at the time, sitting at five. This was to serve as a committee brain-storming session. The goal of this unconventional caucus was to create a single document through the currently completed terms of many of the working papers.

The delegations of North Korea and Iran continued to work on own their separate working paper, titled “Axis of

were ultimately merged into 2 resolution papers. During this time, the committee publicly ridiculed Turkey and Russia.

! The delegates were drafting a resolution on the implementation of standardized safeguards at all major nuclear"facilities. Iran and North Korea were opposed to such a resolution. Instead, they created their own resolution from and had the support from Cuba, China and Austria.

# Following that, opposing sides came together to wish the delegate of Israel a happy birthday before the presenting of draft resolutions. Draft resolution 1.1 had faced some difficulties with one clause not passing but in the end, the committee accepted the paper. Good work, IAEA.

Security Council Uses Resolution: It’s Super Effective!By Daniel Ren

Today the Historical Security Council has successfully resolved the problem of Iraq and the development of nuclear weapons. Through clause by clause voting, all the clauses were passed with the exception of two.

The resolution calls for Iraq to obey UNSCR 1441, which calls for UN inspectors to have all access to Iraq’s nuclear program. Furthermore, they will have a three month grace period within which to comply with 1441. In those months, the UN would apply economic sanctions and would seize one hundred percent of Iraq’s oil revenues. These revenues would be incrementally returned to Iraq’s economy though alternative methods to prevent the collapse of the economy. Of course only if they comply with the resolution.

Also, the Historical Security Council closed their meeting with a resolution proposing to prevent DISEC’s existence as a committee as well as to compete this year in a Pokémon battle. This resolution is looking promising, and may even pass with unanimous support.

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Tight Squeeze: WHO Hustles to Get Its Second Resolution PassedBy Liza Chatterjee

! The WHO continued discussion today on the Enforcement of the International Code of Marketing of Breast Milk Substitutes, trying to balance the proposals of three different draft resolutions." " " " Many issues were brought up, such as the rights of mothers to feed their babies artificial breast milk and the financial obstacles of families in developing countries to purchase breast milk substitutes." " " " Rivalries mounted during question-answer periods as competing sponsors tried to destroy their opponents’ resolutions. Overall, however, draft resolutions were similar. They generally agreed on the inferiority of artificial breast milk to human milk and opposed the

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branding of breast milk substitutes." " " " The WHO’s goals for breast milk substitutes are to emphasize its use for famines and emergencies. “Artificial breast milk is a survival supplement; it is not intended for everyday use.” Draft resolutions focused on limiting the use of artificial breast milk for convenience purposes, proposing initiatives such as putting artificial breast milkunder prescription and expanding human milk banks." " " "These draft resolutions also try to address the issue of the branding and marketing of breast milk substitutes, which the WHO believes will reduce the quality of substitutes on the market." " " " We believe in you, WHO. Overcome your differences and make the world better for babies.

Evil,” which is certain to be a clear opposition to the working paper that came out of the modified unmoderated caucus. The potential of storing nuclear waste in Russia was well received; although, it should be noted that no delegate from Russia was present. The delegation of Algeria supported the idea with the justification that Russia deserved to be a nuclear wasteland considering that they couldn’t be bothered to come to these meetings.

In a tricky move, a moderated caucus was proposed to discuss storing nuclear waste in Turkey. Conveniently, the Turkish delegate was out of the room at the time. This turned into a discussion on the potential of other absent countries to be used a nuclear wastelands. The delegation from Russia entered late to

protect its country, spurring a heated debate between them and other delegations. Croatia’s told Russia that they “Are never, ever, ever getting back together.”

The validity of the delegation of Russia’s say on the matter was called into question as he appeared to neither be a high school student nor have sent a note up to the Dias, therefore making him to unable vote. On the delegation of Turkey’s return, he stated that “you guys are all snakes.” Harsh words were flung between delegates until the delegation of Hungary suggested that all of the delegates just needed hugs. When the delegation of Ireland asked who would fund these hugs. The delegation of Canada politely offered their peace-keeping ability for this purpose.

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Just Barely Productive"By Jonas Liew and Amy Hua

! As day three of ECOSOC took place, it evolved into a cyclical discussion where delegates used precious speaking time debating topics such as, “what is an environmental crisis?” and “what is an environmental refugee?” ! Although Resolution 2.0 for the disengagement of humanitarian aid was passed, a constant theme during debate was a combination of yielding time from Azerbaijan to DRC and from Chile to Cambodia. DRC delivered a scathing five second lecture to Azerbaijan to “be a man and say something!”# Though it may seem like nothing was accomplished in ECOSOC, a second resolution regarding environmental refugees was passed by a majority of forty-two to nine. The resolution seeks to rehabilitate the environments of affected countries so that

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On Developments in DISEC and Militarized AlpacasBy Shirley Zhou and Marissa Ng

Tensions in DISEC were continuously rising between delegates. As of late, there were many obvious enemies and allies. The delegations from Luxembourg, Syria, and Finland declared war on Brazil, which stirred a commotion. However, the delegation from Brazil did not stand alone as they had the support of the delegations from Belarus, United Kingdom, and Chile. Chile believed that the delegates of DISEC should leave war to “militarized alpacas.” The delegate of DRC stated that the delegate of Indonesia is “not capable of functioning outside a hospital” and that “maybe they’re drunk.” The delegate of Israel stated, “if he does recognize us a country, we would love to send help.” Ireland was against

residents may move back to their homelands. After a discussion in committee on the definition of an environmental refugee, the common consensus was to include environmental refugees under the International Refugee Law; no country is obligated to accept environmental refugees into their countries, however, if a country does accept them, provisions must be provided to them. ! During the vote, Luxembourg voted no with rights, stating that the resolution was a “paper full of fake wordings” which does not address long term issues. Panama, on the other hand, stated that during the debate over environmental refugees, much of what was discussed was unnecessary and that international aid and environmental refugees are related subjects. # At the end of the day, despite roundabout discussion and heated words, the resolution was passed.

the USA. The chaotic disputes between the delegates did not disturb passing resolutions, however.# At first, there were two resolutions to be presented. One was by the delegate from Ireland and the other by the delegate from USA. As lunch approached, the delegates agreed to combine their resolutions to speed up the process. The resolution passed with 79% approval. Even though the delegates of Luxembourg and Brazil are on the brink of war, the delegates still gave signatory to the resolution. In the end, DISEC, even though it has been 6 years since they have passed anything, was able to pass two resolutions. Good job delegates!

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Where is the Love?By Cateline Joy

Tensions in the SOCHUM committee build as countries' opinions on mercy or "love" differentiate. Bittersweet relationships have been built and broken. Delegations from countries like Nepal believe that news reporters and journalists should be shown mercy if they are caught violating other countries and be treated with love as they are human beings. But delegations from other countries, such as Jordan, feel no love for traitors. As the pressure for a decision on the issue of censorship increases, these differing opinions of love and mercy are continuously changing the outcomes entirely.

There is also no love shown when it comes to making final resolutions; China laughs as the United States are too weakened to make a proper resolution on their own. China believes that each delegation has a "right to their own state censorship," but it will do what it likes with its own citizens. Heartless? It seems not because limited censorship can be for a country's own protection and prevention of government mistrust.

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Also, a hate-love relationship had already formed between Israel and Palestine, but now it's back to purely co-operation. The two countries were seen being chummy earlier, but it was found out that that was because they had similar resolutions. Unfortunately, they have broken this tie now and may potentially be refered to as frienemies in this conference.

As far as resolutions among these "loving" nations go, two papers were presented: one from China and the other from United Kingdom, Nepal, and the United States. China holds strong to its commitment to a nation's own sovereignty, the freedom of human rights (except when it violates the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights), and government's involvement and fair trials for all violators. The other three countries looked more into respecting the wishes of everyone, but wanted to decrease the number of citizens being prosecuted unfairly and encourage the recognition of human rights and proper cyberspace behavior. It seems that the delegations, really joining forces, are leaning towards China's paper, but we are uncertain at press time how this drama will conclude.

Business as Usual"By Alexia Walsh and Tara Jacklin

Tensions are high in Security Council as two very similar working papers are being passed around. Argentina, USA and Rwanda have a three tier system which deals with potential escalation of conflict, starting with humanitarian aid, going to economic sanctions, and ending with military intervention as a last resort. The Chinese delegates, while very passionately believing in humanitarian aid, does not support this bill at all.

They are violently opposed to the military intervention and refused to accept any bill that included it. They and Australia in turn have a bill that will allow for humanitarian aid. The USA was not in support of this bill as it put China and Russia as mediators, and the US will not accept the mediation of countries with government systems that the USA does not support.

China claims to be a large economic trading partner with the Sudan. They intended to “mediate” the situation by use of threats to this economic alliance. They claim this will prevent the need for military intervention. China refuses to infringe on the

sovereignty of the Sudanese nation. Of course, it is not as if the loss of a major trading party will cause any kind of harm to the Sudan government?

No one held back during the Q&A. The very fashionable UK delegates, with top hats and bow ties, asked China in hoity-toity British accents, “A family was just bombed in south Sudan by the Sudanese government. How does it feel to have their blood on your hands?”

China vetoed Argentina’s bill because they voted no with rights. They used their brief time to ask the committee to vote for their bill and asked in addition, “Is it against your foreign policy or against your ego?”

In an unsurprising turn of events, the USA vetoed the Chinese draft resolution. UK voted “never never never,” which DAIS did not accept. They ended up simply voting no.

Security Council broke down into a chaotic environment of motions, which included, but was not limited to, a motion to save the ground squirrels, a motion to disband the UN Security Council, a motion to nuclear strike the family of Honey Boo-Boo, and a motion for sentimental speeches (which was ruled in order). The voting was in order from destructive to least destructive, which means they would only have time for half a sentimental speech. In an anticlimactic turn of events, the only motion that was accepted was to adjourn debate.