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"Final thoughts on narratives"
Final thoughts on narratives of hope and despair So here we are, with summer just around the corner and only one more week left with this semester.... read more
English, the world%u2019s %u201Clingua franca%u201D?
English, the world’s “lingua franca”? Is the English language taking over the as the world’s universal language? What d... read more
The Harmony of the Spheres
The Harmony of the Spheres I’m sure everybody has heard of the saying that goes like “we should live in peace and harmony with each other... read more
Globalization %u2013 Is it a good thing or not?
Globalization – Is it a good thing or not? What is globalization? Wikipedia describes economic globalization as “…integration of n... read more
Sikh Experience in the US (Cultural Event #5)
For my last cultural event I chose to attend the conversation on diversity regarding the Sikh Experience in the US. The speaker for this topic was Pro... read more
Yusuf Islam / Cat Steven%u2019s website (Cultural Event #4)
Yusuf Islam / Cat Steven’s website (Cultural Event #4) For one of my cultural events I also chose to do a review of the Yusuf Islam/ Cat Steven... read more
Understanding Pakistan (Cultural Event #3)
For my 3rd cultural event, I chose to attend the international forum on understanding Pakistan last Tuesday, the 29th of April. The forum wa... read more
At the Auction of the Ruby Slippers
Going once, going twice… sold to the…!! Those are the words you are likely to hear at any auction. Last week the AS held an auct... read more
The 30th Annual International Festival
The 30th annual international festival was organized on the 26th of April by the Multicultural Affairs council of the AS to promote and recognize the ... read more
The Prophet%u2019s Hair %u2013 A Satire
What is Satire? Is it mere humor? wit? Or sarcasm? Or does it indeed reflect an author’s disapproval of something and intent to bring about im... read more









