(Photo/Stuart Ramson for UNA-USA) On Feb. 22, over 1,800 members of the United Nations Association of the United States of America (UNA-USA) gathered at the United Nations headquarters in New York City. Attendees came together with a common goal: to reassert the commitment of the American people to the goals of the UN and ensure […]
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 and Poly Fluoroalkyl chemicals (PFAS). And all of these chemicals come from the same source: the U.S. Air Force. […]
When at the end of my second grade my parents told me we will go on a vacation to the sea, I knew it will be unforgettable. I had not seen salty water before and dreamt about watching the sun diving into the the endless blue surface at the end of the day. I had […]
When I first studied abroad in America, I encountered many awkward situations leading to a lot of funny situations because I was not familiar with American culture. Now, after I have been living here for several years, it is so funny when I look back at all of these mistakes. 1. Asked for A […]
Day 1- Flight and landing in London When I get anxious about travel, I like to make sure I simply leave very early. This is the main reason as to why me and my friend Maggie arrived at Newark Airport five hours early for our flight to London. Those hours flew by, however, and soon […]
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 and are planning to knock on doors en masse to gain support for the resolution while conservatives and even some […]
Illustration: Sana Kewalramani A swarm of people was huddled in Montgomery Auditorium at Parkway Central Library on Wednesday, Feb. 6, their eyes keenly following every nuance of DaMaris B. Hill’s calculated hand gestures as she read out excerpts from her recently published poetry collection. Accompanying her at this special author event was community activist and […]
An abrupt, loud crackle startled me as my two companions and I trailed down 10th and Winter Street. After the first interjection, several other firecrackers sounded in quick succession. Orange sparks were blazing in our wake. What was I getting myself in for? I thought, as another burst within 10 feet of my face. Celebrations […]
A historic election in Malaysia. An intrepid reporter. A scandal so big, it’s being investigated by more than 10 different governments. It was all supposed to come to a head this week, in the now-postponed corruption trial of Najib Razak. But how did we get here? The first time I visited Malaysia, I noticed a […]
While many people feel most content inside their house, man made borders and territories are rarely divided by the definite feature of our confinement: a physical wall. But the idea for a border wall has yet to lose friction on the minds and tongues of politicians across the world. In a more globalizing world where […]
Thailand By Hal Conte Princess Ubolratana Rajakanya Sirivadhana Varnavadi, the older sister of King Maha Vajiralongkorn, was announced as a candidate for premier of Thailand two weeks ago. Prayuth Chan-ocha, a general and de facto leader of the country since 2014’s military coup, was expected to assume power through the ballot box. Royal family members […]
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 Chinese students speaking Chinese loudly in the break rooms instead of English. The letter went on to warn students that […]
PC: Kevin Lamarque / Reuters Over the last few weeks, rapidly shifting U.S. foreign policy approaches in relation to the ongoing crisis in Venezuela have left many wondering what the future holds for U.S.-Venezuela relations. A number of experts on the history of U.S.-Latin American relations have noted the similarities of the Trump administration’s threats to […]
Not long after its release, people distinguished Alfonso Cuaron’s movie Roma as a masterpiece. All over social media, people raved about the movie and encouraged others to watch and support it. Contrary to the stereotypical image of my culture in the American mainstream media, Roma conveyed a nuanced perspective on Mexican culture and history through […]
This weekend I talked to one of Freely’s co-founders, Alex Voisine, about what it was like to apply for and receive a prestigious Fulbright grant. Alex, who graduated from Temple in Global Studies and Spanish last year, is currently living in Mexico City, Mexico, and working on a Master’s degree in International Relations at the […]
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 then, when I was in high-school, I discovered my love for volunteerism and activism. Realizing that my rather small actions had […]
Ilustración: Eva Dinino To read in English, click here. El destino de Venezuela permanece incierto mientras el enfrentamiento político continúa entre el presidente en funciones, Nicolás Maduro, y el líder de la oposición, Juan Guaidó. Guaidó, el líder de la Asamblea Nacional elegida democráticamente, se declaró a sí mismo presidente interino del país apenas dos […]
Para leer este artículo en español, haz click aquí. Illustration: Eva Dinino The fate of Venezuela remains uncertain as a political standoff continues between the sitting president, Nicolás Maduro, and the opposition leader, Juan Guaidó. Guaidó, the leader of the democratically-elected national assembly, declared himself interim president of the country just two weeks following President Maduro’s […]
Poland By Hal Conte A Middle East-oriented diplomatic conference was thrown into turmoil when Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made comments that were translated into English by his Twitter team as reading “the common interest of war with Iran.” The event was seen by many as an attempt to rally support for isolating Iran among […]
Graphic: Peter Natkin Trudging up the hill, sweat forming small rivulets across my back, I tried to let my mind fall into the haze of summer heat. Every movement and sound seemed to slow down as the weight of my backpack and the very swollen purplish foot I was pulling behind me became my singular […]
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