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Ceasefire in Gaza: Will Trump’s 20-Point Plan Provide Lasting Stability?
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Ceasefire in Gaza: Will Trump’s 20-Point Plan Provide Lasting Stability?

Since violence broke out in 2023, the world has watched in horror as atrocities have unfolded in the Gaza Strip. Many anxiously hope that President Trump's 20-point plan will finally put an end in sight.   Written By Meghan Miglorie News In recent months there has been an acceptance between Hamas and Israel to find a peace agreement, this includes an exchange of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners, and an ultimate withdrawal of the Israeli military from the Gaza Strip.    Announced on September 29th of this year, the first phase of U.S. President Donald Trump’s 20-point plan is the newest attempt at putting an end to the catastrophic conflict amongst Hamas and Israeli efforts. This decision was agreed upon alongside Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanya...
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Omicron and Winthrop’s Response

On January 7th, students received an email stating that in response to the recent rise in COVID-19 cases and the OMICRON variant, they will be holding a vaccine and testing event on the 11th. However, the quarantine protocol remains ten days for unvaccinated people, and Winthrop continues not to require quarantine for vaccinated students.  In addition, Winthrop is in the process of providing Antigen Tests for students to take for a fee. Winthrop clarifies that they strongly encourage vaccinations for students and staff and report any contact with COVID-positive people.  It is also important to remember that if you test positive, you have to email the Health Office to verify absences due to COVID.  COVID cases have steadily risen recently, especially with the new Omicro...