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 […]
No hashtag has gained as much momentum in the past few months as#Metoo. It all started in October 15th, 2017, when actress Alyssa Milano posted a tweet with a caption “If you’ve been sexually harassed or assaulted, write ‘me too’ as a reply to this tweet.” Little did she know the tweet would go viral, […]
If Saudi Arabia reminds you of affluence and luxury, you are not wrong. Large oil reserves bring unmatched wealth to the country known for its luxurious shopping malls and superhighways. With a $776 billion GDP, the country is in the top 10th percentile of world gross domestic products. Despite its success, the country, bordering the […]
In 2014, my father and I traveled around Bagan, a city in Myanmar dotted with over 2,000 temples. I’ve always enjoyed Indian food but the meals I had in Bagan made me realize that I had never tasted real Indian food before. The mouthwatering curries steeped in rich sauces and the Tandoori chicken we tried […]
Bram Stoker likely had no idea how, his mythical creature, Dracula, would have a massive and international influence on modern pop culture and film. We have the original blood-hungry and cruel vampires in Interview with the Vampire: Vampire Chronicles starring Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise, we have the adorable vampire school girl from Japanese manga(comic […]
“I personally have an acquaintance who was shot to death [at] a protest during the past month of May 2017″ – Gabriel Zabala, a sophomore Sports Management major. Fearful for the well-being of their children, Gabriel’s parents sent him and his siblings to study abroad to secure their safety. A Temple University student, Gabriel is […]
I remember the advent of the hit “The Truman Show”. The movie stars Jim Carrey as Truman Burbank, a protagonist of an unexpected reality TV show about his life. Truman is the only real, genuine character in the cast. Everyone around him, his wife, dad, mom, neighbors, best friend, are paid actresses and actors. His […]
The genocide that took place during the Holocaust is impossible to forget. It still haunts our memories, still evokes pain and fear, still remains a chapter of our global history that we reflect upon with utter shame and disbelief. We hope that similar tragedies will never occur again. But even in this enlightened and humanistic […]
“Gett: The Trial of Viviane Amsalem”, is an Israeli drama that captures such a deep sense of dismay and injustice that all viewers, from feminists to Israeli men, are left with a comprehensive understanding of the challenges that come with being a woman in Israel. Though advanced technologically, Israel, the start-up nation of the world, […]
Sunday, April 9th, I took the train from Temple University station to Manayunk, $10 for a round trip ticket. Looking down from the train, all I could see was a lot of black dots jammed together from afar. A lot of visitors come to the festival this year. My first thought was whether I would […]
“I wonder how many people I’ve looked at all my life and never seen.” – John Steinbeck This quote by classic American author John Steinbeck defines most people’s lives, including college students. Some of the professors pass you by quickly, but there are a few people that make a significant impact on you. There are […]
Myanmar is a country in Southeast Asia with a long and interesting history. It was previously under the rule of an authoritative military junta. In 1989, when the military junta gained power, Burma was renamed Myanmar. In 2015, after 26 years of authoritarian rule, Burma had its first credible and democratic national election, electing Aung […]
Imagine yourself as a privileged child. Good food is fed to you daily. When you are sick, you have a mother or father to come and take care of you. Your only worry is whether the food you eat is delicious. Then suddenly you find yourself in the wild, immersed in a wilderness that […]
