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The West's Lack of Understanding

Omer Ben-Zur  —  Apr 18, 2011

Omer Ben-Zur '12 on Israel: We have learned to yield and use with no remorse a sword in one hand and hold an olive branch in the other — the sooner the population in the Western world is able to understand why, the better.

On Being Cuban

Karla Vergara P...  —  Apr 14, 2011

Karla Vergara Perez '11 and Reinaldo Ajij Perez '12 highlight Cuban history and culture. 

Support for Africana from Across the Hill

Asma Barlas  —  Apr 13, 2011

The Center for the Study of Culture, Race and Ethnicity at Ithaca College stands in solidarity with the Africana Studies and Research Center and its supporters in our struggle to keep Africana’s institutional positioning at Cornell.

More than One Opinion on Sweatshops

Jacob Arluck  —  Apr 7, 2011

Jacob Arluck '14 argues that cheap overseas "sweatshop" labor, despite emotional appeals about its social ills, contributes to essential economic progress in developing nations. 

Calling for Commitment to Student Health

Vincent Andrews...  —  Apr 6, 2011

S.A. President Vincent Andrews '11 and President-elect Natalie Raps '12 weigh in on the state of student health on campus.

Bridges, Barriers, Environments and Lives

Eric Caine  —  Apr 1, 2011

Dr. Eric Caine, a University consultant on means restriction, weighs in on the bridge barrier debate. 

Wisconsin's Budget Approach: Solution or Disaster?

Laurie Josephson  —  Mar 30, 2011

Laurie Josephson '11 points out the dangers of eliminating collective bargaining rights and targetting America's lower classes to alleviate budget strain. 

Unpacking the Real Nano

Lavanya Sayam  —  Mar 29, 2011

Lavanya Sayam discusses the broader economic impacts of the Nano car outside of the Indian economy. 

A Call for Self-Governance

Sam Boochever  —  Mar 28, 2011

Sam Boochever '11 calls on the IFC to step up to the plate, and the OFSA to include the wider Greek community in its decisions. 

Remembering Tradition in the Wake of Tragedy

Per Robert Jacobson  —  Mar 27, 2011

Per Jacobson '93 urges the University to remember SAE's history and tradition when making long-term decisions in response to George Desdunes' '13 death.

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