Six reasons why birth control should be more accessible in the United States
In most countries in the world, women are able to access birth control without a prescription. However, today, women in the United States are unable to get birth control over-the-counter. But this is about to change in at least...
50Days4Gaza: Narrating Palestine’s loss through personal experience and comedy
It is estimated that Israel’s’ Operation Protective Edge that was launched in July 2014 and lasted for 50 days has resulted in the displacement of over 106,000 Palestinians. When reading statistics about refugees and displa...
Symbols of racism: The Confederate flag discussion deters people from taking real action on structural racism
For years, the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, South Caroline has served as a rallying ground for African Americans. Great African American leaders, including Martin Luther King Jr and Coretta Scott Ki...
The culture of Korea’s university festivals: A South Korean student’s perspective
With a dazzling display of a riot of color, blasting music from amps and thousands of people milling about, it is impossible not to notice the school festival when event takes place. Robert J. Fouser, a former professor of Kore...
50Days4Gaza: Half the population of children in Gaza suffer post-war trauma
A new study has revealed that 51% of Gaza’s children and 31% of its adults are suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder one year on from Israel’s military operation in the Gaza Strip. The results were presented by Tays...
Crowdfunding: A greater flight-risk than Greece
With each passing day, the once great nation, the cradle of democracy and the birthplace of Western civilisation, Greece trembles in fear of what tomorrow may bring. Realistically, it is too late for the Greek government alone ...
