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Racist Fraternity Chant Gets Students Expelled At American University
A seemingly harmless fraternity party-event went south this past Saturday at the University of Oklahoma, after a video was released containing an alarming racist chant sang by members of Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity. Although the video (shown below) was slightly […]
Historic icons diminished: the Long Road to Nepal’s recovery post-earthquake
The magnitude-7.8 earthquake that hit Nepal Saturday morning has claimed the lives of thousands of people, along with the destruction of numerous landmarks that cannot be replaced. Of the remaining eight million survivors, a majority have been displaced and forced […]
Cuba and the United States: a Tense History of Affairs – Will it Ever Relax?
As the United States and Cuba work toward establishing diplomatic relations in 2015, it is important to understand why relations became tense between the two countries to begin with. During the age of the Cold War, the fight against Communism […]
15 Incredible Places in the World to Visit and Photograph
A list of 15 places to entice any level photographer to travel and explore this beautiful world. Santorini Island, Greece Santorini is truly incredible. The combination of the white houses and buildings, navy blue roofs, teal blue water, and […]
Expatriate Community Extinguished: Replaced with Nature Reserve
When I remember Piasau Camp I remember vibrant Friday nights. The Boat Club was filled with all of my schoolmates running barefoot on the beach and playing cops and robbers in the playground. All of the parents sat around eating […]
Beyond the Guitar: String Instruments from Around the Globe
This infographic, made by contributor Katie Murphy, outlines a few string instruments originating from Spain, Great Britain, China, India, South America and West Africa. There are so many different type of instruments from around the world that most people will […]
February: The Month of Carnival
Numerous countries around the globe look forward to celebrating February as the Month of Carnival. Cities overflow with different masks, beads, colors, and confetti as people celebrate this annual occasion. With over 50 countries celebrating their own version of Carnival, one […]
Easter in Italy: Buona Pasqua!
It seems that after Christmas people around the world are constantly celebrating all sorts of different holidays. With the passing of St. Patrick’s Day and the beginning of spring, the next holiday that is celebrated throughout the world is Easter! […]
