Another election? Editor’s Warning: Mentions of assault and violence

Happening in the World: On Saturday, December 7, the presidential election in Ghana will take place. While in the multiparty system there are 12 candidates, the two top contenders are Mahama and Bawumia. Ghanaians face the choice between an heir that the sitting president has groomed to succeed his administration or a former one-term president. One of the biggest voting issues is the economic crisis that Ghana is suffering at the moment: both parties up for election (the NPP and NDC) have emphasized their own proposals to the economic crisis. However, it also seems like the two parties are similar. Both come from a Muslim minority in the North, though one candidate (Mahama) is Christian. Official confirmation of the election result is projected to be available two to three days after the polls close. (NYT)

Happening in the US: Far-right influencer and political commentator Nick Fuentes was accused of battery after allegedly shoving a woman, pepper spraying her, and breaking her phone. Marla Rose had initially approached Fuentes’ front door after his address was doxxed in a flurry of backlash to his tweet about abortion policies that read  “Your body, my choice. Forever.” Fuentes was arrested in November and released the same day. His court appearance is scheduled for December 19. (NBC)

Happening in NYC: A shooting on Canal Street happened on Friday afternoon. Police are still investigating the cause of the shooting and trying to identify a suspect. The victim is in stable condition, currently being treated at Bellevue Hospital. However, despite being a relativelt safe neighborhood, there has been a proliferation of violent crime recently in the NYPD’s First Precinct. (Gothamist)

Happening in Our Community: The annual James Marston Fitch Colloquium, Repairing Architecture Schools, is taking place on Saturday, December 7, from 10 am to 6 pm. Located in the Wood Auditorium in Avery Hall, the event focuses on the evolving needs of the public in relation to the potential solutions that architecture can offer. The event is free and open to the public! (Columbia University Events)

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