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Hasina addressing the public 
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Former prime minister of Bangladesh given the death sentence

The July Revolution of 2024 marked a pivotal moment in Bangladesh’s political landscape, as members of Students Against Discrimination and other groups came together to demand change — most notably changes to the country’s quota system, which led to violent protests, the deaths of thousands and, more recently, a death sentence being issued for former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.


Mamdani at a Rally in Bryant Park
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Zohran Mamdani’s promise to New York

Zohran Kwame Mamdani has lived many lives. But as of today, he holds the title of the first Muslim, Indian-Ugandan mayor of New York City — a feat that sent shockwaves through the entire city, surprised he was able to dethrone former Mayor Andrew Cuomo.


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Fighting off the quarantine 15

With most of New York, and the U.S., under quarantine, all gyms are closed and leaving many without a place to work out. For some, the lack of exercise increases anxiety and depression, which is likely already heightened from the COVID-19 outbreak. Luckily, there are plenty of ways to stay fit while staying at home and helping flatten the curve. Be sure to shake up your self-isolation with one of these convenient at-home workouts.


Criminal justice advocate and member of Central Park Five, Yusef Salaam speaks to Spectrum editors.
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The Spectrum’s exclusive interview with Yusef Salaam of the ‘Exonerated 5’

Yusef Salaam and the four other members of the ‘Exonerated 5’ did not receive compensation until 12 years after the Daily News declared ‘We got the wrong kids’ on Oct. 11, 2002.  Over a decade earlier, the ‘Exonerated 5’ were wrongfully accused of raping ‘The Central Park Jogger.’ Salaam was imprisoned for nearly seven years for a crime he did not commit. 


Graphic by Jenna Bower and Chad Cooper
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A gen ed breakdown: understanding UB's potential revamp

Graphic by Jenna Bower and Chad Cooper By 2016, students entering UB may not be puzzled by phrases like ?integrated clusters? and ?e-portfolios? ? the terms are the key to UB?s proposed general education overhaul. The majority of students aren?t satisfied with UB?s current general education requirements ? a UB survey showed 68 percent of students surveyed thought the required classes were just something to ?get out of the way.? On Friday, the General Education committee ? which is leading the charge for a new curriculum ? hosted its second open forum about the suggested new program, which emphasizes critical thinking and communication skills as well as capstone projects and studying aboard.


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