September 11, 2016 marked the 15th anniversary of the event that completely altered the modern world ⎯ at least that is what I am told. Even as I lived through this change, […]
Post 9/11: That’s all we know
Duct Tape Bowling: My first two weeks at Wheaton
I’m officially through two weeks at Wheaton College: my first real foray into adulthood. Going through daily adult life is still weird. I still hate laundry, more so in the disgustingly hot laundry room. […]
Does patriotism create bias? The pros and cons of being a patriot
A recent debate with one of my friends challenged my own conceptions on patriotism. Patriotism, if we refer ourselves to a more dictionary definition, is “the love for one’s country.” The many […]
Why our Puritan, Monogamist, Capitalist Society Will Never Decriminalize Prostitution
Sex workers face countless instances of sexual abuse, STDs, limited educations, health care options and future job opportunities as a result of their provocative occupation. Several sources have argued that removing criminal […]
The liberal arts system: A foreign perspective
When the new academic year of 2015/16 started, I arrived among more than 60 other international students at Wheaton College. What differentiated me from most of the others is that I am […]
The dangers of the fashion industry
For four weeks now I have been sitting in front of Youtube with a warm cup of coffee, scrutinizing all the clothes on the world’s runways. The New York and London fashion […]
Destructive Habits: Reflecting on Wildlife Tourism
Wildlife tourism and watching has had an adverse effect on breeding, animals’ habitats and their behavior, as well. In some cases, just the mere presence of people can disturb an animal’s habitat. […]
The final straw: Donald Trump vs. the Pope
Last Thursday, Pope Francis questioned Donald J. Trump’s faith, suggesting that “A person who thinks only about building walls, wherever they may be, and not building bridges, is not Christian.” The Republican […]
Justified violence: living under the Israeli occupation
The past month has seen a spike of violence amongst Palestinians and Israelis across Israel and the occupied territories. Some are calling this wave a third Intifada, or uprising, the previous two […]
#IStandWithAhmed
A fourteen-year-old boy brought a homemade clock to school and hours later the Texas teen was accused of creating a hoax bomb and arrested on sight. After a brief investigation, no charges […]