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 ...
“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 ...
What connects southwestern Germany, central Japan and 22 suburbs surrounding Temple University? Activists in all three, along with homeowners, conservationists and public opinion at large are increasingly outraged over massive contamination of drinking water by Per ...
It’s safe to say that the Congressional Resolution to create a Green New Deal is no ordinary government matter. Overnight, it has drawn intense reactions: Some Democrats and Democratic Socialists have forcibly occupied public offices ...
Illustration: Sana Kewalramani A swarm of people were huddled in the cosy Montgomery Auditorium of Parkway Central Library on Wednesday, Feb. 6, their eyes keenly following every nuance of DaMaris B. Hill’s calculated hand gestures as ...
On January 26th, the graduate adviser of the Masters in Biostatistics program at Duke University, Megan Neely, sent an email out to international graduate students expressing the dissatisfaction that two faculty members had with several ...
I have always loved the idea of travelling the world. I love everything from the airplane turbulence and the thrill of language barriers to the amazing history and music that comes with travelling. And ...
Although it is long overdue, the American public can no longer ignore the wave of socialism sweeping across the country. With its vision for an equal society and fair distribution of wealth, socialism appeals to ...
At a time when the president of the United States, the London Times, and scholarly researchers are all equally alarmed over the rise of “fake news,” it’s clear that the problem has captured the attention ...
A controversial music video has taken a nation by storm. Rap Against Dictatorship, a rap group from Thailand, has voiced the outrage of their people against the current military government through a song titled “Prathet ...
Hurricane Michael was first monitored as a storm on October 2 in the southwest Caribbean Sea. It had developed into a hurricane by October 8 and hit land on October 10. Classified as a Category ...
Central America’s widespread criminal activity and violence drives thousands of families out of their countries in search of refuge. The “Violent Northern Triangle” is home to organized criminal groups such as MS-13 and drug cartels ...
The Member States of the United Nations held the Nelson Mandela Peace Summit on September 24th to demonstrate a recommitment to upholding and promoting peace and human rights around the world. The Summit was held ...
French football star Kylian Mbappé has set the world alight this year. After leading the French National Team (Les Blues) to a World Cup victory this past summer, the Paris Saint-Germain forward has continued to ...
On October 5, 2018, the Nobel Peace Prize was jointly awarded to human rights activist Nadia Murad and gynecological surgeon Dr. Denis Mukwege for their distinguished work to end the use of sexual violence as ...
Imagine…. You’ve just arrived in the United States after a months-long journey through Central America and Mexico. You left because local maras and pandillas (gangs) threatened you and your family with violence and death. Everything you ...
“Education is education. We should learn everything and then choose which path to follow.” Education is neither Eastern nor Western, it is human.” Malala Yousafzai, a Pakistani teenage girl, publicly spoke up in favor of ...
By: Marianna Sann and Sylvia Van Dao Ten years ago, Michelle Angela Ortiz hoped to be where she is today – a successful visual artist, skilled muralist and community arts educator. Read more on Artist Mobilizes Immigrant ...
Given America’s current political climate regarding immigration, many immigrant communities may feel at risk or even targeted. In a so-called sanctuary city like Philadelphia, immigrants can become active and engaged in community organizing to educate themselves ...
When I reached the top of the mountain, I was greeted by the most breathtaking sight in my life: thousands of feet below was Aurlandsfjord, one of Norway’s many fjords. On the opposite side of ...
