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The Paw Print

The student news site of Walt Whitman High School in Huntington Station, NY.

The Paw Print

The student news site of Walt Whitman High School in Huntington Station, NY.

The Paw Print

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Paris Attacks’ Influence on the Syrian Refugee Admittance Process

Huma Ilyas, Politics Writer January 20, 2016

Since the November 2015 attacks in Paris, there have been many controversial arguments regarding the process of admitting Syrian refugees in the United States. The fundamental question is, will America...

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Political Division over Syrian Refugees in America

Jordan Roiland, Politics Writer January 19, 2016

A current and pressing issue today revolves around the crumbling Middle East. Many terrorist groups such as IS (commonly known as ISIS) and Al-Qaeda are wreaking havoc in Syria and globally. Understandably...

Support For ISIS Within The U.S. Rises

Support For ISIS Within The U.S. Rises

Jordan Roiland, Politics Writer December 16, 2015

ISIS has been growing in power in the Middle East, with many nations trying to keep it at bay. The militant group arose as, partially, the result of American support for al-Qaeda. In the 1980s, the United...

Paris Attacks Influence On The Syrian Refugee Admittance Process

Paris Attacks Influence On The Syrian Refugee Admittance Process

Huma Ilyas, Politics Writer December 10, 2015

Since the attacks in Paris, there have been many controversial arguments regarding the process of admitting Syrian refugees in the United States. Many U.S. governors have argued refugees pose a major threat...

Indiana Gov. Mike Pence takes a question during a news conference, Tuesday, March 31, 2015, in Indianapolis. Republicans hoped to avoid a debate over social issues heading into the next presidential contest. Yet the backlash over a so-called religious freedom law in Indiana is highlighting the party’s overwhelming opposition to same-sex marriage and forcing the GOP’s leading presidential contenders to weigh in. "It’s been a tough week," Pence said at the news conference. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

ACLU Fights for the Resettlement of Syrian Refugees

Laura Grajales, Politics Writer December 10, 2015

As a result of a civil war going on in Syria, thousands of Syrians are leaving their war-torn home country for a better life. Over the last few months, there has been controversy over the treatment and...

Turkey Fires On Russia

Turkey Fires On Russia

Jordan Roiland, Politics Writer December 6, 2015

More international conflict revolving around the Middle East is occurring as Turkey and Russia are now on bad terms. Russian President Vladimir Putin claims a Russian Su-24 was shot down by a Turkish F-16...

Political Division Over Syrian Refugees in America

Political Division Over Syrian Refugees in America

Jordan Roiland, Politics Writer December 2, 2015

A current and pressing issue today revolves around the crumbling Middle East. Many terrorist groups such as IS (commonly known as ISIS) and Al-Qaeda are wreaking havoc in Syria and around the world. Understandably...

U.S.-Russia Tensions Rise in Syria

U.S.-Russia Tensions Rise in Syria

Doug Marr, Politics Writer October 18, 2015

When the people of Syria joined the swelling tide of Middle Easterners calling for an end to tyrannical governments in 2011, the West was quite hopeful for a better future for the region. Until that point,...

Obama and Putin Brawl at UNGA

Obama and Putin Brawl at UNGA

Jordan Roiland, Politics Writer October 14, 2015

Presidents Barack Obama and Vladimir Putin dueled at the United Nations National Assembly (UNGA) on September 28. This dueling was not fought physically, but rather verbally through their opposing speeches....

The Syrian Refugee Crisis Explained

The Syrian Refugee Crisis Explained

Megan Neuman, Politics Writer September 28, 2015

As hundreds of compelling stories of Syrian refugees have emerged in the media, I began to wonder how the situation in Syria could have escalated so quickly and caused people to drop everything and leave...

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