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The Soapbox: Afghan refugees uprooted, Australian banknotes, German mask mandate
The Soapbox is a weekly column by WSN’s news desk analyzing major developments in world news and rounding up the stories we think are worth the read this week. Global consciousness for a global university.
Yezen Saadah, Deputy News Editor
• February 3, 2023
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Amanda Chen, Deputy News Editor • February 4, 2025
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Vaishnavi Girish, Contributing Writer • February 4, 2025
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Serin Lee, Contributing Writer • February 4, 2025
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Anna Baird-Hassell, Deputy Managing Editor • February 4, 2025
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Annie Emans, Staff Writer • February 4, 2025