Author: Emily Zaal

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Fleeing for a Better Life: Syrians Residing in Germany

By: Emily Zaal Since the Syrian civil war started in 2011, Syrians have been fleeing elsewhere in search of better lives. 9to5’s Emily Zaal spoke to three Syrian people living in Germany to see how they are holding up. On February 27th of 2022, Firas stood at the Poland-Ukraine border aiding refugees to safety. He travelled 1300 km from Stuttgart to Kros’tenko. After one week … Continue reading Fleeing for a Better Life: Syrians Residing in Germany

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Storm Eunice’s Leakages – Potential Health Risks for Students

By Emily Zaal and Jason Smeets February 23, 2022. Storm Eunice, which battered much of the Netherlands last week, exposed many leakages in Groningen student houses. 9to5Groningen reports on how even the smallest leakages can be a threat to the health of tenants.  Bailey* was casually doing laundry when after a visit to the bathroom they noticed two large cracks on the bathroom ceiling. “Apparently … Continue reading Storm Eunice’s Leakages – Potential Health Risks for Students

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The Exploitation of Pet Bears in Russia

Emily Zaal and Shreeya Khanna investigate two prominent Russian social media accounts that exploit their pet bears in the name of commercial profit. “Russia has a long history of exploiting bears,” writes the NZ Herald in an article on animal cruelty. In our investigation, we found two examples of this, namely the popular bear accounts of Tom and Stepan. It’s 1993, and according to Svetlana … Continue reading The Exploitation of Pet Bears in Russia

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