The Globe Wednesday 11 March 2008, issue 1
This Time Around Risk and Opportunity Meet At Salamanca Salamanca Welcomes Everyone To The Second Annual Model United Nations
Authorities from University and Town Hall present at the Opening Ceremony
Diego Arrioja Landa Welcome Munusalers!!!! Another year, another crisis, another model; this time it’s MUNUSAL’s turn to be the center of attention, a unique model that captivates us with its remarkable history and with the greatness of its international atmosphere. Last year, not only did we have unforgettable moments, but we also participated in Salamanca’s first model, a model that fulfilled all of our expectations and goals.
It was an ambitious project that opened the doors to a new universe in this city. It was a project that motivated students from all around the globe to think, reflect and put themselves in someone else’s shoes to realize that we still have a lot of work to do to make a change. This year we have more wok to do, there is an economic crisis that threatens us, but we can not let it affect us. I’m sure you are
tired of hearing this word over and over again, so we shouldn’t forget all the other issues in the world, for example the problem of blood diamonds in West Africa, the problem of piracy and maritime security, the problem of human trafficking and the possible creation of a Latin American passport. There are a lot of issues that we need to discuss, we need your help delegates, and lets put our ideas together to be part of
this MUN experience. 2009 is our moment; it is our time to show that we are prepared, that we have solutions, that we are innovative students who are already changing things. Maybe we are young, but we can still make a difference. Our society demands change and that’s what we are going to do in this model. We are a melting pot full of creative ideas so let’s use these ideas for something.
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Opening Ceremony Students from Around the World Arrive In Salamanca to Participate in the MUNUSAL Autor Apellido Apellido Yesterday the second Model United Nations at the University of Salamanca, in Spain, opened its doors. This Thursday, Fonseca College held MUNUSAL 2009’s opening ceremony. It was a sunny day, attended by the Dean of the University, a member of the city council and different ambassadors from Belgium, Bulgaria, etc. There are many nationalities among the students participating this year, from the United States to China. In fact someone came from Malaysia and has three layovers before arriving in Sala-
manca. This multiculturalism is amazing that’s why people expect a lot from MUNUSAL 2009 But a mere presence is not enough for success. All the participants have to understand that their ideas, their opinion and the right to speak is vital. An event where young people from everywhere re-enact the U.N, a role play in which various committees are represented, from the Security Council to the Press Committee. The reality of the globalisation is something that is more and
The delegates filled the Auditory to listen to the speeches
more present in every moment of our daily lives. To buy a simple pen or new shoes in a shop has direct consequences in China or Africa. It is a problem we must takes steps to solve. And the task is difficult because it has to take a lot into account. This is even more true in the face of the current crisis because each country feels the need to protect itself from others. But we mustn’t forget that to live in peace in our multicultural world, it’s important to listen to others and say what you think. This year has more expectation
than ever because of all the countries represented. More than that, the presence of the ambassadors of different countries is proof of the excitement that instils in people. The presence of the Dean Alonso and different ambassadors gives an important tone to the event. This is a reality when where youth have to make decisions. Where you have to make decisions to make a difference.
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Opening Ceremony
Model United Nations Spanish Style Diego Arrioja Landa When you put a Model United Nations in beautiful Spain, what do you get?... Mañana mañana mañana… Yesterday not only did you try our unique food like jamón ibérico, salchichón, lomo and chorizo but you also experienced Spanish tardiness first hand, and our ability to get everything done in the end. Following in last year’s footsteps, things didn’t quite run on schedule. But as they say ¨When in Spain, do as the Spanish do”… be late if you want but more importantly HAVE FUN! Because that’s what we would do.
This MUN is different from the rest, because of the cheerfulness of the host country, its unique style, and its unmatched location. When you come to Salamanca you feel like you are in another world, maybe even another planet. This along with Spanish enthusiasm are what make this Model so special. The true “joie de vivre” that seems to infect us all when we first arrive here, is a feeling that’s hard to find elsewhere. “In Spain the dead are more alive than the dead of any other country in the world.” -Federico Garcia Lorca
Everybody likes a nice cocktail
Get The Party Started Vega Santero Gonzalo
A good speech is always rewarded
After the inauguration ceremony filled with words cheering on our youth, the participants of MUN09 headed next door to the Welcome Cocktail Party in the Hospedería Fonseca. The long wait that followed gave us time to get to know each other on the balcony of Fonseca while many smoked some cigarettes. As people began to ask questions about the long wait, we noticed that the MUN organizers were devouring the food inside, while we waited outside. And finally the welcome cocktail party began. The event started
calmly with a glass of wine and a variety of appetizers. Not long alter, the curtains of MUNUSAL were lifted. People met, shook hands, conversed about various topics, and moved around the room flirting and winking at each other. Nothing but non-political interactions amoung the participants. You could hear loud murmurs going around the room, that let us all know that the bottles of wine were beginning to hit us. The Chairs walked around the room with big smiles and ever so sociable, letting the wine speak for itself.
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Meet the chairpersons
Security Council
Security Council
Kaspar Paur
Simon Walters
Born and raised in a little village close to Zurich, he decided in 2006 to exchange cows and farms with the “Jet d’Eau” and “Palais the Nations” and started a Bachelor in International Relations at the University of Geneva. As participant in the Erasmus program Kaspar is currently studying in Granada, Spain however. With great enthusiasm Kaspar has participated in dozens of Model United Nations around Europe and is currently President of the EMUNNET (European
Model United Nations Network) and represents the GIMUN in the network. He has participated in the GIMUN 06 as delegate, in the GIMUN 07 as Chair of the SC, presided over the GIMUN 08 and is now very much looking forward to chair once again the SC of the MUNUSAL 09. For Kaspar, the MUN-movement is…neither a drug nor a sect, but once you’re in there you get addicted and you’ll never leave!
Although in his final year of a History Degree at the University of Edinburgh, as a former Erasmus Student at La Universidad de Salamanca, Simon is delighted to be making his return to Salamanca, this time to chair the Security Council of MUNUSAL 2009. It was actually with MUNUSAL where Simon’s MUN career was all started, participating in the “Latvia Rocks” Salamancan delegation to HNMUN 2008. Since that moment Simon well and truly caught the MUN virus,
ECOSOC
ECOSOC
Andrés Izurieta
Basak Barcin
Born and studied in Quito Ecuador, he currently lives and studies law in Salamanca, Spain. He loves it, has been an active MUN participant for many years and in many countries including THIMUN, and CAMINU among others. Has served in many posts from President, to delegate and even in charge of security, he really enjoys meeting new people in this atmosphere and is looking forward to meeting all the delegates and lady delegates that will be coming to the beautiful city
of Salamanca. He loves to play the piano and guitar, loves music (obviously), movies, books, traveling, partying and adores all sports specially martial arts, horses, soccer, basketball, tennis, car and motorcycle racing and swimming. Recently attended MILMUN, CMUN which rekindled his passion for MUNS. That is now the main reason he is now involved with MUNUSAL. “There are no traffic jams along the extra mile.” (Roger Staubach)
Basak is 21 years old, and she is currently a sophomore student at Galatasaray University in Istanbul, majoring in Economics. She caught the MUN virus during her senior year at high school in USA, where she was an exchange student. Even though she has chosen to study economics, she remained keen on international matters, mostly focusing on European Union and international political economy. She has attended various model conferences, such as Galatasaray Euro-
participating in the first edition of MUNUSAL, MILMUN, and chairing at ZagiMUN 2008. Outside of MUN Simon was the founding President of Edinburgh’s United Nations Youth and Student Association, and is also involved in theatre, and can occasionally be heard on local radio. Simon is also highly excited about making a return to the Potemkin dance floor. Delegates will see why! “Sin Locura No Hay Aventura” (Simon Walters)
forum MEU, GIMUN, TEIMUN and ZAGIMUN, both as a delegate and as a Chairperson. She is also one of the organizers of Galatasaray Euroforum- an MEU conference held in Istanbul. Apart from MUNs, she enjoys photography and loves traveling and discovering different cultures. Combining her two special interests, Spain and EU, she is looking forward to chairing the ECOSOC at MUNUSAL 2009.
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Meet the chairpersons
Camila Reina is a 3rd year law student at the University of Salamanca. She is originally from San Pedro Sula, Honduras. She graduated from the American School of Tegucigalpa where her interest in the Model United Nations circuit was brewed. Her performance during MUNUSAL ‘08 earned her the “Best Delegate Award” as a United States of America representative. Camila’s MUN activity dates back to her early teen years, and after serving as a delegate in Models around
DISEC
DISEC
Camila Reina
Micaela Falconi
Latin America, she is now chairing, along with Micaela Falconi, this year’s DISEC Committee. Camila’s last delegate experience will be at in February 2009 at the Harvard MUN. She is a strong advocate for of the 3 “R’s”: Reduce, Reuse, Recyle! “I must admit that I personally measure success in terms of the contributions an individual makes to her or his fellow human beings.” (Margaret Mead)
Micaela Falconi was born and raised in Ecuador, although she has French descent. She attended The American School of Quito for 11 years, and also studied a year abroad in The Saint Agnes Academy in Miami. She is currently a third year law student at The Universidad de Salamanca. Her experience with MUN’s started at an early age, she still remembers her first MUN where she served as a pager, and from them she has continued her career as a delegate and as a chair.
She has won several awards in MUN’s such as COMNU, CAMINU and PANAMUN, including last years honor award in our own MUNUSAL. It is a great pleasure for Micaela to be cochairing The DISEC Committee, and expects only the best during our sessions.
Iberoamerican summit
Álvaro Andrés Sánchez Álvaro was born in Salamanca. Although he has studied Law, Journalism is his second vocation. At the University of Salamanca he is one of the few students who has organized the Criminal Law Congress for 5 years. He has also worked and contributed to the MUNUSAL Association since the beginning. In fact he was infected by the MUN-virus in 2006 and since participating as a delegate in CMUN 2007 and HNMUN 2008- he, along with some other people began creat-
ing a Model of United Nations in the heart of the University of Salamanca. Last year, he was Editor-in-Chief of “The Globe” and worked with the EXCOM. He is currently the Vice-President for the second time and will combine this duty with his duty as Chair of the Ibero American Summit. “Success consists of getting whatever you wish. Happiness consists of enjoying whatever you have got.” (Ralph W. Emerson)
Iberoamerican summit
Pablo Herrera Pablo is an Ecuadorian national who is currently studying his bachelor in Business, Language and Culture at Copenhagen Business School, Denmark. His experience with MUN models started when he was 14. He attended fifteen UN models during the five years of high school in Ecuador. At the age of 17, earning a full scholarship to an organization called United World Colleges, he left to study the last two years of high school at an international boarding school in Norway.Hav-
ing experienced almost all the different responsibilities in a model, he is proud to say he learned about the different roles in a MUN, and just how important each one is. He believes in the vision and values of the United Nations, and studies the impact the UN can have in this troubled world. He thinks MUN conferences give an space for improvement, and thus, we can suggest this experience to anyone who is interested about contributing to a better global understanding.
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Pics of the day
Walking to the future
And now, can you do the same in Chinese?
Oh, what a really nice show.
This is what we came here for
Let’s get ready to rumble!!!
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Pics of the day
Our home for these week
Honourable teacher, I did my homework but my dog ate it.
During the first day of MUNUSAL ‘09 nice food and a beautifull city stole the show. Hard work starts today. The Chairwomen of DISEC
The woman in red
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Pics of the day
Come on, show me what you’ve got
Nice moment to make contacts
The president of MUNUSAL speaking at the Opening Ceremony
What do we want? Jamón!!! When do we want it? Now!!!
Delegates and authorities were the best possible audience for the Opening Ceremony
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Leisure Time UN Word Puzzle
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Spanish Phrases - Food & Drink Waiter! ................................................................................ Camarero! Could I have the bill, please. .......................................... La cuenta, por favor. I would like to see the menu, please. ........................... Quiero ver el menú, por favor. What would you like to drink? ...................................... ¿Qué quieres beber? What types of sandwiches do you have? .................... ¿Qué tipo de bocadillos tienes?
Funny Spanish Phrases You’ve bitten off more than you can chew ................. Te metiste en camisa de once baras You drive me crazy. ......................................................... Me vuelves loco I am going to miss you .................................................. Te voy a echar de menos. Kiss me ............................................................................... Bésame Let´s go party! .................................................................. Vamos de fiesta I have a hank over ............................................................. Tengo resaca
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About Salamanca
“En Momentos De Crisis Y Recesión, Consuma Lomo, Chorizo Y Salchichón” Marta Bescansa Salamanca is not the communication’s centre of Spain, but there is hope that one day AVE (high speed train) will come. Even so, this remote city has the stamp of a multicultural spot in the middle of the deep-rooted Spain. Looking faces from all around the globe as I enter in the opening ceremony is more than a proof of the great appeal this city has comparing to the rest of the world. For sure, communication is a fact exists here. So, for all members of MUNUSAL 09, welcome to the place where nobody belongs to and natives turn to be the most exotic crowd! The number of foreign students increases every year in Salamanca, together with thousands of tourists that come around to admire the historical legacy. It has even turned to be normal to hear any language except Spanish around Plaza Mayor! Additionally, a growing Latin American community that takes an active role in the city’s life also enriches our language and culture. For many Spanish students, coming to Salamanca has meant a great possibility of getting a deeper knowledge of the spanish-speaking world from the other side of the Atlantic. If you take a walk around the city you will probably notice the leading role of the past. In contrast to the ancient stones that cover the city and its pleasant elderly occupying every sunny bench, Salamanca is being continually rejuvenated by the stream of youth that come to inhabit one of the
most historical towns in Spain every fall. It is in fact this young fresh air that pushes the traditional city not to forget the current times, being the University a great impulse by holding uncountable courses and different activities of any kind. Take any day of the week, and you will also find a concert, exhibition or performance to go to. In case you rather get cultured with a beer on your hand, you will be happy to know that many take place in different bars around the city. This is just a quick description of a city of non-ending nights, melting summers and freezing winters. As changing as its temperatures is its population. Young and not so young academic brains, people that just arrived and others that are about to leave, begginers discovering freedom away from home and erasmus that actually never went back home... Salamanca means for many, a time of their lives. One last tip about Spanish culture, if you are vegetarian you may reconsider your point or just run away when you see all the beautiful cured hams hanging around any shop. When going for ‘tapas’ tortilla is an option, but don’t ask for vegetal sandwiches; we also put ham between the lettuce. A good advice to all meat-eating attendants, cortesy of a famous shop in Rua Mayor in order to get over this uncertain times: “En momentos de crisis y recesión, consuma lomo,chorizo y salchichón”. Enjoy the show! Pie de foto
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Events for today Wheather Forecast Enjoy the sun!
Schedule 9:30
max. 18 °C
11:30
min. 5 °C
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14:30 19:00 21:00
Committee Sessions Fonseca Street - Colegio Fonseca Committee Sessions Fonseca Street - Colegio Fonseca Lunch break Peñuelas de San Blas Street, 23 Peñuelas Student´s Restaurant Committee Sessions Fonseca Street - Colegio Fonseca Official welcome at the Townhall Plaza Mayor Committee dinner Ask your Chairs
MUNUSAL staff contacts Alberto Villacampa (President of MUNUSAL) - 0034 645 468 832 Álvaro Andrés Sánchez (Vice - President) - 0034 677 846 830 Sofía García García (Vice - President) - 0034 610 929 173 Gonzálo G. Prado (Treasurer) - 0034 696 015 168 Martín Pallares (Secretary General) - 0034 656 631 866 Julia Wittig (Team Manager) - 0034 693 784 177 Fuensanta Casanova (Secretary) - 0034 679 422 173
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Stress Reigns During DISEC’s First Meeting of This Year’s MUNUSAL The lack of possition papers from the delegates caused the first problems. Marion Riffault « I am very eager and I expect you to have a great time at MUN » were the first words of Micaela and Camila, the DISEC Chairs (Disarmament and Security Council). However, the atmosphere evolved very quickly: indeed most of the delegates didn’t send their position paper as required. “Some delegates are unprepared and it actually has consequences on the whole committee” said Camila. But in MUN, for every problem there is a solution: five minutes were given (and not one second more!) for the delegates to write their position paper. At least, Japan’s delegate shared his personal belief about blood diamonds in West Africa. “We have to protect the inhabitants of the countries with conflict diamonds. Due to the blood diamonds’ trade, they suffer a lot”. The delegate of Sierra Leone, one of the countries more touched by this problem, followed: “The government is convinced that action should be taken with the Kimberly Process to make it more effective and credible. For the benefit of its own nation and of its neighbors, Sierra Leone is committed to helping to find adequate solutions and to respect the final decision of DISEC”. At the beginning, debates started between Egypt and the Netherlands: “What do you want to be changed in the Kimberly Process?” asks the representative of the nation of pyramids. “We should control the governments: they buy blood diamonds and make them legal” answers the delegate of the country where many drugs are legal. The Chairs, who want “DISEC to be the best committee” and also
Delegates during a bussy first meeting.
want their delegates “to take resolutions” won’t be disappointed: “My country believes it is necessary to reduce blood diamonds and I will propose a new strategy” announced the representative of Colombia. DISEC’s other topic, calibrating the balance of power in the nuclear age, shouldn’t be forgotten, of course. Japan, which is the first and only country having been subjected to a nuclear attack, tes-
tified: “If we let countries makes nuclear weapons we won’t avoid a nuclear war. In my country we already know nuclear bomb’s effect and we totally refuse to suffer it another time”. Eventually, they argued and voted to choose what issue will be first tackled. Most of them are enthralled by the problem of blood diamonds and they easily chose to find resolutions about this problem.
Staff Editor in Chief: Diego Arrioja Landa Layout design: Raúl Álvarez González, Francisco García Prado Translator: Rebecca Gordon Journalists: Marion Riffault, Vega Santero Gonzalo, Yeannine Casco, Marta Bescansa, Yves Laurent, Sodji Mulanza Kating