We are in the final stretch of this school year, and that calls for some mixed emotions. While it is a fact we are fed up with the pile of finals on our plate, and our late end date compared to the rest of the schools around us, it is bittersweet because the end of the year means the end of a lot of things … Continue reading To be or not to be on the Hill

Feminism calls for equality. Equality for all genders (inclusive of men) in the social, political, and economic sphere. However, being called a “Feminist” is not even a compliment in today’s world. I’d say Feminism might even be the new ‘F-word’. Before reading on with this article, I want you to question yourself. What do you think Feminism is? A reason why this ideology has gained … Continue reading Raise your voices for equality

When interviewed by Roshini Rajkumar during the MAYDAY! Conference keynote address, Thomas Friedman identified three prerequisites for peace: (1) a benign hegemon, (2) robust international commerce, and (3) presence of democracy. This liberal peace agenda–one based on western state institutions and market-based reforms–is more likely to induce further violence than even bring about negative peace or the absence of war. Friedman claimed that since the … Continue reading Gusties weigh in on MAYDAY!