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Don’t be afraid to play with your food: The case for reading the blurb and a simple black bean recipe

When you sit down to find a recipe, what are you searching for? You may have 10 minutes, an appreciation for authenticity, a peanut...

This dude I met on the street

I’m wandering through the fog down backstreets, alleyways, and riverside footpaths at around about midday, dead phone, alone, dressed a bit too warm, and...

Four Days in Jujuy

My world has always been small. I was born in a tiny New England town of 2,000 people. The city I've lived in for...

A List of Differences Between Here and Home (With a Very British Reference At The End)

1. I’d believe that the Earth was rhomboid and President Donald Trump would lead us into an age of peace and prosperity before I’d...

Balancing cultural appropriation and assimilation abroad

Author: Sarah Corsa I encountered more foreigners in one weekend at the Taj Mahal than I have in my entire time in Jaipur. The most obvious...

Occitan

Author: Lena Smith Languages die in stages. Barring natural disasters and plagues, a dying language slowly becomes a minority in a region, its speakers become bilingual...

Nice Things Podcast – Episode 7

Author: Mason Atkins|Allan Van Vliet Your valiant hosts have returned from their foray into broadcast television in last week’s Electapalooza! election night webcast. On the seventh episode...

Respecting Artistry and Celebrating Black Excellence

Author: Chance Ward It is that time of the year again, the season of cold weather, Valentine's day and the Grammys. As per usual, the media...

Plans for glitzy new capital conceal deep divisions in Egyptian society

Author: Joseph Evans Built as the new capital for the once powerful Muslim empire of the Fatimids, Cairo has provided a potent symbol of Egypt’s rich...

The Meaning of Leadership

Author: Eileen Lee One of the biggest controversies between the Christian Church and women is the question of whether women should be allowed to lead. The general...

The Issue of Disposability and the Subtlety of Words: On Planned Parenthood, the value of women, and the Christian Church

Author: Eileen Lee It is said that introverts often struggle with expressing themselves through speaking. I have personally found that to be true for myself. I...

The Dangers of the over-prescription of medication

Author: Tanvi Varma Medication has always been used to either relieve pain or treat any illnesses/diseases. Depending on the medical situation, either over-the-counter or prescription drugs...