All That Separates Us by journalism student Abeer Khan
Another sixth December goes by
My country is still in one piece
It stands there like a stump of an old tree
Breathing deep breaths of non-existence
For...
A Journey with the Rose Colored Glasses by journalism student Aminath Ifasa
I let myself mirror the world passing in front of me. The silence filled with noise. The serene filled with chaos. The perfect filled...
The Forgotten Spirit of Syria by CAAD student Lana Alsakka-Amini
It was a harsh winter in Syria. The crispy air, the dry tree branches, and the darkness of the sky made Syria’s winters even...
Still Waves by English Major Malaika Abdur Rehman
The three passengers were too excited to realize how long the journey was. They had planned this trip for weeks, and after various hiccups,...
The Day I Swam in Gold by journalism student Sarah Al Saeid
I never came close to it, to let alone climb it.
But on June 12, 2009, I stood right in front of it, getting ready...
Two tickets to Compassion Station, please by Journalism student Poojaraj Maniyeri
The bus rolled into the station, screeching to a halt in a fashion typical of Indian buses. As I jumped down onto the station,...
Mission Hello by journalism student Sarah Al Saeid
The four walls of her room have always been her sanctuary, but even those at times felt too suffocating. Baby Hassan crying did not...
The Outsider’s Mind by Computer Engineering student Amr ElTawil
Outwardly Ezekiel, who had described himself as a devout flat earther, appeared no different than many others I had come to know. Yet, beneath...
A Plastic Rose by Psychology student Rimsaa Karim
The wind blows violently hitting the worn buildings as it makes its way across the city. The town square bustling with those on their...
Swimming with Giants by Computer Engineering student Amr ElTawil
The atmosphere was most peculiar. On one hand, we were promised an exhilarating experience. One we would likely remember the rest of our lives....
