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Country: Greece Committee: United Nations Environment Programme Delegate: Gracelycia Angeline Serat Topic: Actualizing Environmental Conscious Fishing Practices "Marine scientists predict that by 2050, there will be no more large fish left in the ocean if we don’t change our relationship with the sea.”  - Greg MacGillivray  Overfishing (sometimes referred to as ‘overexploitation’) refers to the fishing practice that catches an abundance of marine species exceeding the growth of the fish population. As of 2018, 27.45 million tons of wild fish are caught by bottom trawling, and many more from IUU fishermen worldwide1. Causing significant harm, especially in global food security, the economic disparity between industrial and small-scale fisheries, and environmental damage. As a coastal nation, Greece understands the severity of this topic from experiencing the causes and effects of unsustainable fishing practices. Furthermore, Greece recognizes the importance of sustainab...

  Student Council Inauguration Speech Ladies and gentlemen, to the honorable principals, all respected teachers, as well as my beloved fellow students, whom I respect and cherish. Finally. The day has finally come for the inauguration of the student council committee of the office 2024/2025. My name is Gracelycia Angeline Serat, and I am standing before you all as the student council president of the office 2024/2025. To my fellow student council committees, I would like to congratulate all of us for being a part of the student government of the school, and I wish that all of us would go by the promises we made today as we go by each day as committees of the student council. It has been about 6 months since we started our programs, and before we move on to anything else, I would like to apologize and thank everyone for your patience. The student council committee 2024/2025 is finally been inaugurated. Nevertheless, here we are today, and I am grateful and honored for th...

  - BOOK SIGN EVENT: TALES FROM THE TORRID ZONE: TRAVELS IN THE DEEP TROPICS - There are 2 types of people in this world. One, a tropical madness. Two, despises the torrid weather. Or is it possible that you are on both sides...? Definitely! Alexander Frater, a trophiliac travel journalist, is one of the middle ground on the matter. Found this relatable? Then why not take a peek at one of Sir Frater’s travelogues?   ·        ABOUT “Tales from the Torrid Zone: Travels in the Deep Tropics.” A travelogue that describes the effect that the tropics can have on a person who, most of a lifetime after leaving the area, still regards himself as a tropicano. Acknowledging the extremes yet being in the middle ground of the matter.   If you find this interesting, come join us! As we are doing a book signing of “Tales from the Torrid Zone: Travels in the Deep Tropics.”   ·        TIME & PL...

  Does Digitalization Help or Harm Holistic Health in Today's Society? “Put the device down, you’ve been on it for a while now, and that’s not good for your well-being.”   A phrase that I’m sure all of us are tired of. Growing up as the first generation raised by technological devices, I can say for sure that as a kid, I paid more attention to my iPad rather than my parents rambling about the harm of digitalization (sorry mom…). However, in the eyes of a kid who does not know any better, what can I say? I saw all the good things that digitalization has brought to my life. For instance, connecting with my father, whom I only met once or twice a year, utilizing platforms such as YouTube for entertainment, and even being updated with the latest news! (and what I mean by “news” is… the release date of my favorite Nickelodeon TV show). Never would my younger self have thought that I overlooked one major red flag.   The “Convenience Paradox”. A term used to showcase...

  Social Media Influence on Self-image and Mental Health             In today’s digital world, it’s not uncommon for people to act differently from how they actually are in real life. Have you ever stopped and noticed how different your friend is online and in real life? A friend of mine, let’s call her CJ, is one of the best examples I can give you on the topic of having a severe case of “social media personality”. CJ would often post videos or photos, showing off her luxurious and extravagant life for the world to see. The thing is – it’s all fake. The truth is, CJ doesn’t possess the fancy life that she claims to have online and would often pose for the camera in front of things she never actually owns!             With that being said, I must say that I feel very sorry for her. Never in my life would I have ever imagined CJ developing some sort of “online personal...

  ‘So, I guess we are who we are for a lot of reasons. And maybe we’ll never know most of them. But even if we don’t have the power to choose where we come from, we can still choose where we go from there. We can still do things. And we can try to feel okay about them.’ - " The Perks of Being a Wallflower" by Stephen Chbosky . *** …lies, it’s all one big lie made to manipulate those who are drowning. I hate it. Trying to mask off a harsh lie by making it seem like a bittersweet truth, dismissing feelings as if they’re snoozing their fancy morning alarm clock. No, I will never know most of the reasons why I’m here. No, I don’t have the power to choose where I come from. No, there’s no such thing as choosing my own path. At least, in my reality. Why in the world am I here? I’m an ambitious human being, like those ambitious kids you see all around social media. However, no matter how much you tried to float, the best you can do is to barely keep your head above the water. I’m a...

World of Social Media   Imagine being hungry at night - I believe we all have been in that position before at some point. What do you do? You head to the kitchen, of course! So, it's dark and late at night, and you’re on a quest to satisfy your midnight hunger. You flip on the lights, and as the lights illuminate the dark room you were once in, there it is - the refrigerator shining like a fresh oasis in the middle of the desert of your late-night starvation. With a door covered in memories: photos from a fun time at the beach with your friends, your brother's wedding with his... let’s just say, unfavored wife-to-be, and Teddy, your beloved childhood pet who had passed away after a long, cherished life. Frozen in time, each shows a glimpse of your life, waiting to spark conversations when guests come over.   But then, you open the door to see what lies behind. And just like that, your hopes come crashing down. Empty. So once again, you fall into a pit of des...

  The Lake “Thousands of years ago, in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, lies a beautiful island. With flourishing vegetation, various exotic creatures, and beautiful interactions between living things as they go along in harmony, but what makes this island special is the huge volcano in the middle of the island that can be seen miles away. Everything was perfect, for everyone living there, the creatures, the plants, and also the humans who lived there, up until the day came when the volcano exploded. It kills all the living things there, thousands of lives have been lost, including the exotic creatures and humans. The eruption eventually caused its death. The explosion was so big that even the volcano was destroyed by it, leaving a big hole in the middle of the island, leading to the center of the Earth. However, as time goes on, rain starts pouring into the hole. After years, it finally fills up the hole, creating a beautiful lake leading to the center of the earth. No doubt, anyt...

  DJ Basket Roars to Victory, This is Batam’s Pride May 25, 2025 – Batam, Indonesia Good day, DJ Fam! Be prepared for some exciting news! Our Junior High Basketball team killed it last night in the city’s championship tournament with a mind-blowing 66-55 against XX Junior High! The intense game last night was far from enough to blow your socks off! A Day to Remember Woo! It was an incredible sight to see. Every single second was worth watching, from the beginning to the end! The Prime and XX were head-to-head fighting for the crown, but after a long, fearless fight, DJ Basket came out victorious, leading with 11 points in the last 10 minutes. “I’m ecstatic to see the team’s hard work pay off,” said the manager of DJ Basket. After years of training and a constant losing streak, it must be a special moment for DJ Basket to bring back a gold trophy finally. Such feelings, I imagine, are like a Disney character finally reaching its happy ending. “This win is not a happy e...