Interview with Hannah Kim takes place outside of the Pasadena room on April 30, 2011.
Ruby Wellen: What is your main job as Press Secretary?
Hannah Kim: I mainly help out Mia. I’m second-hand in the chief cabinet, and Arianna and I help Mia write her resolutions. I also help with Mia’s briefings and papers and correct them.
RW: Why did you run for the position of Press Secretary?
HK: I absoloutely love the media, and I’m a really big control freak. I’m really organized, love journalism, and love writing.
RW: How long have you …

On Saturday, April 30, 2011, in the Convention Center’s hall, many ambassadors from NGO had some very interesting presentations. The members of the NGO got together in groups and made posters supporting and explaining what different organizations did. There were many different organizations supporting things such as cleaning water and helping Japan. Everyone, even people who weren’t from the NGO, attended. Each country got together and went around looking at the different people’s projects. Each country got one vote. The countries then choose which presentation they …

On Saturday, April 30, the member of the Non-Governmental Organization hosted an exposition to present their ideas for helping those in need. The exposition was held in the Academy Foyer, where all the members were eager to explain their proposals and ideas about their missions to help. In the Foyer there were posters all around and delegates walking from station to station. There was a Bingo Sheet that was required to be completed by each delegate. Each square was required to be signed off by an NGO member. An …

Today, May 1st, 2011, the Press interviewed an ambassador named Max Flores. He is from Border View Family YMCA. Max likes Summit and he is excited for next year! Max has learned many things in MUN like Respect and Honor. A couple of questions were asked.
Q.What did you accomplish at Summit?
A. “I accomplished getting new friends and I got rid of my fear of speaking to others.”
Q.What is the best thing about your room?
A. “I loved the showers!”
Q. How did MUN affect your life?
A. “MUN made me more responsible.”
Q. What …

Japan was an extended nation before World War II. After losing much ground, they looked to regain lost territory. The point of view of Japanese ambassadors was to “restore” their prior government and proclaim their world dominance.
Spencer Segal, speaking as the Security Council Pesident, was asked his opinion on what he thinks about Japan wanting World domination. “I am simply appalled that Japan would go and threaten the sovereignty of other nations,” says Spencer.
Next, Spencer was asked what action should be taken on this crisis: “Str0ngly support a non-binding embargo …

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This year, a dance was taking place in Academy 1. There were strobe lights, tables to sit in, and people dancing on the floor. Many said that it got very hot and sweaty, but it was definitely fun. They had an energetic playlist, but some people complained that the songs were too old. They still made the best of the last night of MUN, and the dance concluded with a friendship ceremony. Everyone sang songs, and some even cried since MUN was almost over.
All in all, everyone had a lot …

Today, when International Press Corps visited the International Court of Justice, they went to the ICJ agents’ room first. Rebecca Auer, from Saddleback YMCA, who represents Russia, told Press all the cases that they were covering. She said,”These cases were specific. They were not general, such as polluted water or global warming.”
There were three cases that these agents covered. The first case was the Gulf oil spill. The second was the obligation to extradite or persecute criminals, and the last was the issue of whaling in the Arctic.
Auer was one of the agents …

Tony Ayon from the SLO county YMCA is representing Ireland. He is an ambassador in ECO SOC. When asked if ECO SOC was the right place for him, he said,” It is a great experience and you get to learn about my fellow ambassadors economical problems, so, yes it is. ECO SOC is the right place after all. After being asked if ECO SOC has passed any resolutions yet,  he said,” Yes we have. It was one about how wealthy countries give 5% of the yearly income to 3rd world …

Saturday, April 30, 2011, the Glendale, Hollywood, and Burbank rooms were filled with members of the NGO. The delegates were working hard to form proposals and posters on their topic. In Glendale, the UNHCR (United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees) delegates were split into their individual groups to help the people in Libya. UNHCR member, Emma Raney representing the United Kingdom of Britain and Northern Ireland from the Palo Alto delegation, explained the process of forming their proposals. “We first did research on on specific areas such as, basic needs, …

In the afternoon today, the events that have taken place within the Security Council has taken a whole new turn from what was recorded previously. The Security Council has stated that they now anticipate to attempt to put into action temporary economic sanctions to further control the matter at hand. The council also proposes the idea of a binding or non-binding embargo to set on Japan. This act ensures that the regime in control of Japan at the moment will be given no economic opportunity or power to execute any …

The 10th MUN would like to recognize the following International Press Corps Members:
Javier Alvarez – Media Coordinator
Sophie Barry – Reporter
Jade Cabrera – Photographer
Devynne Flowers – Reporter
Luis  Gonzalez – Reporter
Ethan Harrison – Reporter
Matthew Henriks – Reporter
Emma Hmelar – Reporter
Evan Hrychyk – Photographer
Caroline Jacquet – Photographer
Emily Lyon – Reporter
Sweena Mangal – Reporter
Emily Nakamura – Reporter
Diego Neira – Reporter
Tysuke Parr – Reporter
Anna Perhach – Reporter
Sabine Puglia – Reporter
Roberto Rodriguez – Reporter
Jonathon Roensch – Reporter
Bladamir Sanchez – Editor-in-Chief
Sierra Shough – Reporter
Derick Tanu – Photographer
Taylor Wang – Photographer
Ruby Wellen – Reporter
Special recognition and thanks to:
Hannah …

ECOSOC’s second resolution was on refugees fleeing from their countries. There were countless opinions and a lot of debate. The first speaker was Cuba.
The Cuban representative did not think that other countries would be hospitable or want to house refugees. Iraq agreed and stated that Iraq did not have the resources. Other countries said that the resolution should be amended and refugees shouldn’t flee the country unless the situation is life threatening.
On the other hand, Varun Joshi from Morocco said, “These people only need to leave if the situation is …

Security council has been discussing their resolution for the Japans declare for world domination.  Japans military has taken over there government.  The first act of the new military regime is a “restoration” and a massive re-mobilization of Japanese world dominance.
Security council plans to make an embargo into the country and they want to collapse Japan and shut down Japans economy. An Security Council ambassador says ” We possibly have to use military action”
Security council is telling countries close to Japan to prepare for invasion and get their military force …

On Saturday, April 30, 2011, the EcoSoc committee on eradicating poverty and hunger proposed a resolution to help get rid of hunger worldwide. This resolution stated that the UN would try to get larger countries with relatively good economies to help smaller countries that are in poverty, especially those affected by war.
Some countries, such as Sweden, were all for it. Patrick Fuller of Sweden, from the Southwest/Riverside delegation, said that if these countries didn’t get food, adults in these countries would become feeble and weak and eventually pass away, …

Today, April 30, 2011 General Assembly met to cover the topics of International Security, Cultural, Financial ECT. Press  got the gist of “Peaceful Ways to Space,” said Alex, an ambassador representing Japan. He had a strong view on not letting people back into space if they bring a weapon with them, but Austria had to disagree “… 2 years is better, they don’t back track and “forget.” Ecuador made good point, “Space should be used for education , we explore other countries, we’re just a fragment. . . This is …

Last night the MUN-kee cup was stolen by Carmen San Diego. She released information that she would leave three clues this morning about the whereabouts of the stolen MUN-kee cup. After completing a series of games such as face painting, puzzles, scavenger hunts, and even using static electricity to stick balloons to advisers, each of the teams sat down on the wood floor to hear the winners of the MUN-kee cup. The lights turned off and Carmen San Diego’s face appeared on the screen. She informed the ambassadors about the …

Today, April 30th, 2011, I conducted a poll. The poll was about Magic Mike vs. The MUNkey activities. I polled fifty people all with their own opinions. Magic Mike performed great tricks like hypnosis and pulling a missing dollar bill out of a lemon; he was a funny comedian too. He got a total of twenty votes. People said great things about him like, “He was more interactive,” Says Sabine Pooglia from Crescent Canada YMCA. Then there were more like “It was entertaining,” said cy Ethan Harrison from Downy YMCA.
The …

G.A. is currently working on resolutions. In fact, around 10:00am this morning G.A. passed a resolution on deforestation. Deforestation is when trees are cut down for use in building homes and firewood. Congratulations to G.A. for passing this resolution.
Passing resolutions in G.A. is very hard to accomplish. First of all, you need to write a proposition. Writing propositions take time and dedication. They need to be fully proofread and presented in front of hundreds of delegates in G.A. When you write a proposition, you have to have support sentences. The …

Press Conference Morning Briefing 4/30/11
Good morning. Today, the Deputy Secretary-General will be joining us. Unfortunately, the Secretary-General is busy with resolutions, and is unable to come. She did however, enjoy bonding time with her delegation, and also had a lot of fun with her MUNkee team during the MUNkee Jamboree. The topic for today’s conference will be about Security Council. As many of you now know, a crisis did occur yesterday afternoon.
In the middle of Prince William and Kate Middleton’s Royal Wedding, Wiki Leaks had released a significant amount of …