Ariana Rodriguez | Staff Writer College students need to realize that international conflicts and global affairs are not just what we write our academic papers on. It’s a vital aspect of our education and our identity as citizens across the globe. Being aware of international conflicts isn’t just about knowing what’s happening far away-it’s about […]
Ana Mancebo | Staff Writer FIU’s Global Shakespeares course shows that Elizabethan classical drama has room for multiculturalism. First taught by professor Vernon Dickson in the 2017 spring semester, Global Shakespeares explores adaptations of William Shakespeare’s plays across many cultures. Though most classical English literature taught in universities revolves around the cultural contexts of England, […]
Ossman Darwiche/Assistant Opinion Director The time has not come, but now is the time to begin. Humanity is not ready, but her enlightened children are prepared. To lay the groundwork for a visionary undertaking, to sow the seed of hope for humanity’s future. That seed, with time, will grow into a rich and vibrant tree, […]
Image by m-alo via Flickr Jennifer Blanco | Contributing Writer opinion@fiusm.com President Barack Obama directed the nation and millions around the world this week at the summit on Countering Violent Extremism. It was truly a poignant speech, clearing up misconceptions many have about the Muslim faith. He rejected the notion that terrorism stems from […]
