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Danica Torrens

Danica Torrens (she/her) is a fourth-year student at UBC pursuing a BA in Political Science and Middle East Studies. She is Norwegian but was born and raised in Luxembourg. Outside of academics, she has been heavily involved with Palestinian activism at UBC and serving as Senior Writer at Spheres of Influence. In her spare time, Danica can be found having extensive conversations about religion and politics, getting lost in bookstores or changing her mind every day about what to do after graduation!

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The Election of Gabriel Boric in Chile: Leaving Behind Pinochet-Era Politics

by Danica Torrens February 3, 2022February 16, 2022

Former student activist Gabriel Boric won Chile’s presidential election with 56% of the vote on December 19th, 2021 against far-right politician Jose Antonio Kast, bringing with him hope for a progressive future.

Posted inAnalysis

Was Norway’s Recent Election a Win for the Environment?

by Danica Torrens November 7, 2021February 10, 2022
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The Upcoming Canadian Federal Election: What You Need to Know

by Danica Torrens September 13, 2021February 10, 2022
Posted inOpinion

July 22, 2011: A Lesson In Hate

by Danica Torrens August 25, 2021September 22, 2021
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The Impact of COVID-19 on Domestic Violence and Gender-Based Violence in Canada

by Danica Torrens July 5, 2021July 26, 2021
Posted inOpinion

Israel is an Apartheid State

by Danica Torrens June 3, 2021June 29, 2021
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EVENT RECAP: Censorship and Silence: A Conversation on the Uyghurs

by Danica Torrens March 31, 2021February 15, 2022
Posted inOpinion

Canada Labels the Proud Boys ‘Terrorists’ – is it Enough?

by Danica Torrens March 20, 2021May 2, 2021
Posted inInterview

Social Media, Farmers’ Protests in India, and the Diaspora

by Danica Torrens February 28, 2021February 10, 2022
Posted inNews

Global Disparities in the COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution

by Danica Torrens February 3, 2021February 10, 2022

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