Don’t judge how families cope with mortality in the Syrian civil war
One who is far from the conflict can hardly judge the behavior of those closest to it.
7 reasons why the U.S. must withdraw from the Middle East
We’ve been led to believe our country is rooted in the region for our own protection, when various evidence has proven otherwise.
Advice from a graduating senior: Don’t lose sight of your passions
In our fervor to succeed in the extremely competitive arena of academics, we often neglect the most crucial aspects of our lives.
Why photojournalists face a difficult ethical dilemma
We must ask whether photographers have the right to photograph individuals in distress.
Today’s mainstream fashion mocks the hippie movement
The hippie movement originally rejected capitalism and the mainstream. These are exactly what today’s fashion labels endorse when they market hippie-inspired clothing.
Why academic institutions are partly to blame for Trump’s travel ban
Academic institutions have taught students about Islam in the ill-fitting arena of policymaking.
Activists must be more specific when blaming the ‘white man’
I am calling upon activists to be more careful and specific in their attribution of blame and to not reinforce a divide that is entirely artificial.
Face off: Mandatory service can promote selfishness and harm impoverished communities
Those who mandate service work must understand that it is not about performing a number of hours in a specific community, but about the quality of the hours spent there.
Birthright Israel is inherently political
From the name to the trip’s highlights, Birthright Israel has many political components.
A love story: from the land of freedom to the occupied territories
The complexities of love, told through the eyes of a woman who loves a man in Palestine.