Author: Rachel Hawco

Rachel Hawco
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Rachel is an undergraduate student studying Political Science and English. Born and raised on the southeast coast, Rachel is passionate about justice, social change, and intersectionality. You can follow more of her work on Instagram @progressiveislander

OPINION: Approving Bay du Nord is a financial mistake

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As a lifelong resident of Newfoundland and Labrador with deep family ties, the recent announcement from Premier Wakeham regarding Bay du Nord is deeply concerning to me—both for environmental reasons and financial reasons. On Tuesday, March 3rd,...

OPINION: Carney’s statement on US-Israel strikes against Iran exposes the dangers of ignoring history

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The US-Israel joint attacks against Iran, beginning with the first strikes around 9:27am in Tehran, signal the latest and most significant escalation in conflict since US-Israel strikes on Iranian nuclear and military facilities in June 2025....

OPINION: NL activists have set sail for Gaza: Here’s how you can support them

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Local St. John’s activists, Sadie Mees, Nikita Stapleton, and Devoney Ellis, have officially set sail for Gaza on the vessel Conscience with the Gaza...

OPINION: Residential school denial should be criminalized

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This article includes discussion of sensitive subjects and may be upsetting to survivors and their descendants. Please take care in reading. In May 2021, Tk̓emlúps...

Open letter calls on government to ensure safety of activists joining Gaza flotilla

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An open letter has been circulating in support of the local activists joining the Gaza Freedom Flotilla. The letter expresses concern for the safety...

OPINION: These MUN activists are heading to Gaza. MUN should stand with them.

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Three current and former activists from MUN Students for Palestine Devoney Ellis, Sadie Mees, and Nikita Stapleton will set sail to Gaza as part...

Opinion: Furey’s cuts to MUN are decimating post-secondary education

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“Get your education. That’s one thing they can never take away from you,” is something I heard a lot growing up in my rural...

Opinion: Palestine is a student issue

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“We need to focus on real student issues.” That’s a sentence I have been hearing more often than I would have hoped as we...

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