By Lóa Schriefer The town of Grindavík is 40 minutes outside of the Capital, Reykjavík. It is a small prosperous fishing town with a population of 3,300. It is located only a few minutes away from one of Iceland’s most popular sites, the Blue Lagoon. The town is surrounded by mountains, one of which is…
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The 13 Icelandic Santa Clauses
By Lóa Schriefer Instead of having one Santa Clause, Iceland has 13. For the 13 nights leading up to Christmas Eve you are left with a present in your shoe, the shoe must be in a window, or the Santa Clauses won’t see them. Each night, one of the 13 men will visit your home…
Read MoreFacts and Quotes from the Democratic Presidential Candidate Pete Buttigieg
“I am not skilled enough or energetic enough to craft a persona. I just have to be who I am and hope people like it.” -Pete Buttigieg Pete Buttigieg is now 4th in the polling with 7% average. He continues to voice his views specifically regarding the U.S.’ bright future. “Greatness will come by looking…
Read MoreBrief Report on Beto O’Rourke
Here are just a few of the important topics being discussed by the Democratic Candidates for the 2020 election and quotes on them from O’Rourke. Background – Beto O’Rourke was born and raised in El Paso, Texas. He went to college at Columbia University. In 2005 O’Rourke was elected for El Paso city council and…
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