Goodbye Finals, Hello London!

I am finally and thankfully done with a brutal week dubbed finals week by people who knew that this is indeed “The Final Week” in many people’s lives. Even though I am sleep deprived and slightly starting to resemble the elephant man, I have survived.
In a week, I will be in London for a two [...]

Creationism vs. Evolution

Do you believe in one or the other exclusively, or do you believe that they are both compatible?
When asked about the subject President George W. Bush said: “I think you can have both. I think evolution can — you’re getting me way out of my lane here. I’m just a simple president. But it’s, I [...]

Humus Cups and Comfort Zones

Lately, I have been forced to tune out the world’s news and current affairs because I am inundated by my own matters that I must tend to. There is only one week left till finals start, and all my projects/presentations are due this week. Being the notorious procrastinator that I am, I always wait till [...]

Cross Your Fingers!

“The Judges will rule shortly on the prosecution request for an arrest warrant”
Luis Moreno Ocampo, Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC)
 
Gulp! Read the accompanying article by the Sudan Tribune here.

 

 

Pro-War Capitalism in Sudan

A few days ago, my co-worker was “reminiscing” about the days post 9/11 when America bonded like no other time in history, when patriotism intensified, and the call to duty was amplified. He recalled when stores nationwide ran out of flags, patriotic pins, and supportive bumper stickers. Our conversation sparked my interest in how capitalism [...]