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The Odyssey of Immortality: A Reality or a Myth?
Regardless of the species, all organisms seek survival and longevity. Mankind, amongst other species, extrapolated longevity and went beyond that: People have sought immortality. Literature from our past often focused on…
The Big “C”
Growing up, we heard our parents speak of “that disease,” as if the mere mention of the word “cancer” carries the threat of it materializing, like a ghost. Three decades…
Cafe Younes: A Bohemian Spin on a Hamra Classic
It was a sunny day but a cool breeze leveled the heat. People chirped, while music played softly in the background. Bohemians swarmed the shop, blending in with the conventional…
The Unfair GPA System Compromises Academic Standards
Knowing the hawkish, corrupt minds anticipating the instigation of any argument to counter it aggressively –and yet through prose and poetry– few would want to slog their way through the…
My Experience at Israeli Checkpoint
I was nearly 12 years old when my father was shot in front of me at the Qalandia checkpoint. I am almost 22 now and I still remember the horror of…
International Heritage Day at LAU
LAU hosted the annual International Heritage Day celebration last Wednesday in front of the Fine Arts building. Flags from Iraq, Palestine, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Lebanon, the United States of…
From Footballers to Cancer Fighters
As football teams fight for trophies, officials and fans are so taken by the competitive nature of the sport that they unwillingly ignore the human side of footballers. Just before…
Political Parties Pay Student Tuition
Reflecting the extent to which politics interfere at a micro level in Lebanon, major political parties in the country help fund the education of hundreds of university students, including several…
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