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Panel Discussion Envisions Bleak Future for Palestine
Jun 7, 2017
Photo: A boy and a soldier in front of the West Bank Barrier Justin McIntosh, August 2004 By: Daniel Gil/ Contributing Writer The future of Palestine appeared grim Tuesday morning at a panel discussion held by the Arab Center for(...)
Remembering the Six Day War After 50 Years of Israeli Occupation
Jun 5, 2017
By Daniel Gil/Contributing Writer This week will mark the 50th anniversary of the Six-Day War, a lightning fast conflict Israel waged with its neighboring Arab countries, allegedly, for the right to exist which changed the face of the middle east.(...)
Politics Disrupts Search for New Professor at Fresno State
Jun 5, 2017
By Colby Cyrus/Contributing Writer Fresno State was simply looking for someone who demonstrated “active scholarship in the candidate's area of expertise with a special focus on Edward Said's intellectual legacy.” The search for such an individual; however, soon took a(...)
Another First: Dubai Welcomes First Robotic Officer to Police Force
Jun 2, 2017
By Colby Cyrus/Contributing Writer In addition to the world’s largest tower and increasing tourist population, Dubai now has something else to add to its résumé: the world’s first robotic police officer. Projections indicate that robotic cops will make up(...)
Trump Signs Waiver Delaying Embassy Move, Despite Personal Preferences
Jun 1, 2017
Photo Credit: BBC By: Colby Cyrus/Contributing Writer In a reversal of campaign promises, President Donald Trump signed a waiver on Thursday which temporarily keeps the American embassy at its current location in Tel Aviv. The decision comes shortly after President(...)
Wondering about Lebanon's Ban on "Wonder Woman"?
May 31, 2017
By: Colby Cyrus/Contributing Writer The current feature film Wonder Woman, a recent addition to most theaters across the world, has been almost unanimously praised. The key word is “almost”, due to Lebanon’s rather particular opinion on the new blockbuster. Citing(...)
Growing Old in The Arab World Is Not What You Expect
May 31, 2017
BY: Yara Jouzy/ Contributing Writer Growing old can have its perks especially, in the Arab world. Arab Americans have carried with them this tradition of paying the utmost love, respect, and attention to their elderly relatives. With old age comes(...)
Arab/Islamic Contributions To World Mechanics And Engineering
May 31, 2017
An illustration by al-Jazari of the internal mechanics of an automated boat: al-Jazari BY: Habeeb Salloum/Contributing Writer After the Arabs in the 6th and 7th centuries occupied most of the ancient world, they fell heir, in the field of mechanics and(...)
House of Mandi (بيت المندي): Delicious Yemeni Cuisine in Northern Virginia
May 31, 2017
BY: David DeMaria/Contributing Writer Yemen, the most impoverished nation of all the Arab countries, has been facing a military onslaught and disastrous civil war. Whether this is a necessary military action is a matter of opinion, but Yemen is a(...)
9 Surprising Facts about the Arabic Language
May 31, 2017
via GIPHY BY: Nisreen Eadeh/Staff Writer By now, most people are already aware of the uniqueness of the Arabic language, like the fact that it’s written and read from right to left, and many Latin words have origins in Arabic.(...)
13 Questions Every Arab Mom Asks Her Daughters
May 31, 2017
BY: Nisreen Eadeh/Staff Writer Arab culture certainly has its quirks. While women are highly respected in Arab American society, mothers will always look at them as baby girls. Because of this, young Arab American women are faced with certain questions(...)
The Politics of Olives: An Arab Staple
May 31, 2017
By Colby Cyrus/Contributing Writer A substantial amount of cultures make claims or connections to certain foods which are near to their heart. Some claim lamb meat, others affirm that they are the rightful owners of rice. Arabs are no different,(...)4,333 Results (Page 295 of 362)