Bringing the future closer to the present: Ayca Turan’s speech at SPC1 By Ethan Chan Photography by Lilly Tourville In line with this year’s theme of Artificial intelligence, Ayca Turan, a creative technologist who works with AI, delivered a talk to SPC1, providing valuable perspectives and thought-provoking insights. She began by asking if the delegates…
What the Future Holds for Seniors at THIMUN By Karolina Ritsema Photography by Karolina Ritsema For many students at THIMUN, MUN has been a long and impactful journey that has spanned across years of their high school journeys. For those graduating this year, the last THIMUN conference, and oftentimes the last MUN conference, can bring…
Sweet Treats: Behind the Stroopwafel stand fueling delegates at THIMUN By Ethan Chan Photography by Lilly Tourville Stroopwafels are a classic Dutch delicacy, and it is a yearly THIMUN tradition to pick up a freshly made one at the stand near the entrance of the World Forum. After tiring committee sessions and fierce debates, every…
Corridor Chronicles: Who are the Admin Behind the Committees? By Jina Song Photography by Anna Plunkett Guardians of the door, passer of notes, and walking GPS of the World Forum—these are just a few of the roles admin take on. Flaunting an “all access” ID allowing them to roam through the World Forum, admins are…
The Thin Line Between Academic Integrity and AI By Paula Knapp, Illustrations by Azadeh Changrani-Rastogi “If you guys use AI on this assignment, you will get a zero.” This is a sentence that most students nowadays have heard before. Due to the rapid progression of AI, academic integrity is impacted tremendously and questions about the…
1982 and Beyond: Ambassador Oyarzabal’s Seminar on the Falkland Dispute By Shrika Gadepalli The Honorable Mario Oyarzabal, Ambassador of the Argentine Republic to the Netherlands, glorified the Historical Security Council (HSC) – Year 1982 with his presence. The Ambassador shared profound insights into the Falkland Islands dispute between Argentina and the United Kingdom in his…
Exploring Misinformation and Disinformation in SPC-2: Special Panel by Daniela Martea By Jina Song Photography by Anna Plunkett On Wednesday afternoon, AI data expert Daniela Martea spoke at the SPC-2 (Special Conference Conference on AI Sub-commission 2). Martea is a member of Women in AI, an organization of 60 women focused on achieving gender…
THIMUN: Behind the Scenes By Paula Knapp, Photos by Lilly Tourville Since 1968, The Hague International Model United Nations, or more commonly referred to as THIMUN, has welcomed thousands of students to the World Forum. The doors open early to delegates and chairs pooling into the main lobby. To follow protocol for everyone to stay…
Mayor Zanen’s Advice and Hope for THIMUN Delegates By Ina Choe and Ana Ibanescu Jan van Zanen, the mayor of The Hague, spoke on the first day of THIMUN 2025 for the NATO Summit launch and the Opening Ceremony. His annual appearance was a welcoming sight for returning members and an inspiring moment for all…
Beyond the Algorithm: Human Connections in the AI Debate By Jina Song Photography by Anna Plunkett It’s often at your fingertips. One prompt carries the answers to your agenda, your homework, your essay thesis, and more. But the allure of artificial intelligence is sobered by the looming risk of being caught or failing your tests.…