Illustration credit: Peter Naktin Haiti By Alice Hakvaag This year marks the sixth year for the annual Haiti Fashion Week, something that has been making waves in fashion communities around the world. Michel Chataigne, a designer and coordinator for the event, says that, “designers from Italy, Paris, and the US come to see the shows […]
Illustration: Eva Dinino There’s a lot at stake for the country’s more than 800 million registered voters. With 29 states, 7 smaller union territories and more than 1.3 billion people who speak 22 official languages and many more recognized languages, India is getting ready for the 2019 election cycle, which could end up being its […]
Illustration credit: Peter Naktin Mexico By Hal Conte Mexican President Andrés López Obrador slammed Spain and the Catholic Church for their role in colonizing the Latin American continent and committing genocide against the indigenous population. He sent letters to the Bourbon king of Spain and Pope Francis urging an apology, which the Spanish government refused. […]
6 a.m. in the morning, I was standing at the entrance of Prague airport with a huge and heavy backpack sitting on my hips, hiking boots I got on sale only a few days prior and a sweat-free outfit that still had the pungent smell of just bought clothes. A cold wind gently blew from […]
Among the controversies surrounding museums, cultural imperialism, and nationalism, there is another issue: the rights of possession over an artifact. If a person finds an antique item with a significant historical and cultural value in her backyard, could the person claim it as their property? Could the person sell the item or destroy it? The […]
Ahead of the 2020 presidential elections, Washington renews its debate about healthcare reminding us once again to consider why healthcare is so complicated. The US healthcare debate is more than 100 years old and is rooted in our political history. Some of us might look to our northern neighbors and fellow western democracies, almost […]
Today, there is a thriving cottage industry of Jewish heritage tourism in Poland, with dozens of different organizations based in Poland, Israel, and the U.S. among others offering tailored personal and group tours to the country. There are also more than 20 Jewish culture festivals across Poland, dwarfing the next highest competitor, France, which has […]
A consortium of 90 anti-war, peace and environmental groups are seeking to divest Temple University and other colleges as well as municipalities citywide and nationwide from weapons manufacturers and military contractors, with their next Philadelphia meeting to be held on Sunday, April 7th. “Our long term goal is creating a global security system, an alternative […]
Illustration credit: Peter Naktin I was born in the Czech Republic and lived there for 20 years. I moved to the U.S. after high school and let me tell you, the educational system in the Czech Republic is no joke! While many schools in the Czech Republic use a generic standardized test similar to the […]
Illustration: Sana Kewalramani Everyone who studies abroad hopes to discover a new culture. In Rome, perhaps this means attempting to converse with locals in Italian, wandering through ancient ruins, drinking unhealthy amounts of espresso, or diving into a plate of bucatini. These are the typical experiences, the ones which every student expects, and which attract […]
PROMPT: Have you ever had to say no to something you wanted to do because of a cultural tradition/restriction? Religious? Moral? Health-related? Political? Have you ever had a friend say no to something for a similar reason? How did you feel on the other side? During our weekly content meetings, we encourage our writers to […]
Have you ever wonder how acceptable it is to hug or touch someone? While it may sound safe to avoid all physical contact to not offend anyone, the lack of touching might imply cold attitudes or indifference in interpersonal relationships that would also hurt others. So, what should we do? The simple answer is to […]
Spring break came and went, and with it the stories of people traveling home or spending a great time with their family and friends somewhere in the world. For me, this free week offer the much needed time to relax after a long period of stress and anxiety. However, I still wished to go home. […]
Illustration Credit: Peter Naktin Russia By Hal Conte Russian President Vladimir Putin has outlawed “fake news” within Russia with the signing of a bill that gives those who spread “blatant disrespect” for the government fines of over $6,000. Government officials say that the measure will reduce hateful online comments and the spread of misleading content, […]
It was Mary Kondo time at my apartment, and my flatmates and I had a chance to look at all trash we had created: numerous boxes, stacks of paper, and heaps of plastic. It is the best time to think about recycling, but also the worst: it is hard enough to sort through the sheer […]
Summer break is only a few months away and you might be already thinking about summer plans. There are various reasons why an internship should be one of them! Internships are an increasingly important part of the college experience. According to the NACE Job Outlook Survey, more than 70 percent of employers prefer to […]
Photos: Ellen Murphy Ten panelists took their seats in a semicircle with the backdrop of fiery red wings. A hum of discussion and the sound of photographers snapping from the outskirts filled the room. The diverse panelists were ready to relay their thoughts to those gathered in the Student Success Center, and to those viewing […]
On March 6, 2019, the Italian government returned to the Mexican people part of their historical heritage. Almost 600 church paintings that had been illegally taken out of the country finally found their way back home after an Italian art collector began buying them from the black market more than 50 years ago. The artworks […]
Illustration credit: Peter Naktin Algeria By Hal Conte A longstanding nationwide protest campaign has succeeded in forcing 82-year-old President Abdelaziz Bouteflika to decline a fifth term after 20 years at the helm of the African nation. In recent weeks, a general strike and protests by energy workers unhappy with the president’s policies bolstering international investors […]
By Yoona Lee “It was for raising of a national athlete…” From 1st year in elementary school, they were taught that becoming gold medalists all they should think of. To become one, they have to follow the perfect coach who is well renowned, successful and influential in the field. The perfect coach will ensure […]
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