From One Armenian to Another
bySeptember 27 is a day that has cast a dark cloud on my life for the past 44 days. If only I knew what…
Identity
No Compulsion in Religion
byWith the rise in the call for the liberation of women in Arab countries, young women are going through processes of self-actualization; getting rid…
Watermelon, Archives, and Fabulation
byThe article contains spoilers. The film discussed, The Watermelon Woman (1996), is available on Kanopy through the AUB libraries and on Criterion Channel. The…
Remember: Stonewall was a Riot
byEvery June, different events are held to celebrate Pride Month, which is dedicated to celebrating and acknowledging the history and role of the LGBTQ…
A Look into the Life of a Lebanese Patriot: a Story of Resilience
byWith everything going on at the moment, it has become easier than ever to lose hope. The coronavirus pandemic, the battle against systemic racism…
Arabs for Black Power: An Intersectional Perspective
byblack that holds up against language & sea black the only name assigned my body that ever felt like mine black my hunted…
Beyond the Self-Care Craze: Managing Anomie in the Lebanese Lockdown
byTrigger Warning: suicide, mental health, As Zoom call durations lengthen and a week’s worth of dishes piles high, we find ourselves grappling with one…
Honor Killing in a Legal and Sociological Framework
byOn April 21, the story broke out that nine people were murdered in Baakline under the hands of Mazen Harfoush. In a country that…
Quarantined Love
byDisclaimer: The names of the couple mentioned have been changed to ensure their privacy and safety. Karen and Huda come out of the theatre,…
The Male Standard
byWe live in a time where little girls, for the most part, are told that they can do anything, and they can be anything….