International March 27, 2011
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Katie Moran discuss Purum! An many other national festivities... do you have a favorite holiday?
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Katie Moran discuss Purum! An many other national festivities... do you have a favorite holiday?
For any unassuming American, looking at an Israeli street during the holiday of Purim would be nearly indistinguishable from a Halloween party in the United States, that is except for the smell of falafel wafting above the heads of costume-clad adults and children looking on as street performers roam about and music from a concert reaches the furthest corners of the city.
Rebecca Cummings
Social upset in El Salvador
It’s been more than a week since his off-color comments, but Rush Limbaugh is far from removed from the spotlight.
Their job is to represent the student body. Immersing themselves in a national dialogue adds Elon University’s voice to the equation.
The results of the Senegalese presidential election Feb. 26 require a run-off election March 18 between Abdoulaye Wade and Macky Sall. In the first round of the election, none of the 14 candidates won more than 50 percent of the vote, which means a runoff election is mandatory.
When conversing with each other for the first time, many American college students ask "Did you attend private or public school?" It is an inquiry as customary as “where are you living on campus?” Thus, many students respond with just a few words, and their conversations proceed to different subjects. But if you ask a Chilean university student about the administration of their primary and secondary education, the response will not be brief, and you might even find yourself listening to a manifesto.
Katie Moran is starting your summer off early, discussing study abroad opportunities during the summer months. She recommends checking out WWOOF , looking into working at a Hostel, teaching abroad and more.
Opposition to Anti-Kony video
In Latin America, many regard the United States as somewhat of a colossus to the North. Symbols of red, white and blue have long contrasted with cultural and political ideals south of the border due to heritage and customs.
In the United States, food is equivalent to social time, cultural events and celebrations. In order to eat fresh, healthy foods in the United States, it costs significantly more. The overly processed, high sugar concentrations and levels of fat and sodium are cheap, easy to make and taste good. There is a desire for instant gratification and convenience that often outweighs common sense about eating healthy. Food is rarely viewed as fuel, and people would rather live to eat than eat to live. The themes of rising obesity rates and the popularity of crash dieting is quite concerning for this generation.
The Supreme Court will examine the significance of race during the college admission process for the second time this decade. During the case Fisher v. Texas, which will be heard by the end of spring 2012, the judicial system will determine to what extent universities and colleges may take race into account when admitting students. The results could potentially impact all public higher education institutions and some private institutions.
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Russia passes new anti-gay law
Rachel Southmayd
Leigh Iler
Applause thundered in McCrary Theater Feb. 23 as correspondent and foreign analyst Robin Wright delivered a discourse on the continued relevancy of the Arab Spring and the forces that drive the ongoing transformation of the Middle East.
A group of Elon University students in the International Business Club interested in working abroad have helped organize the school’s first international career conference. The event will feature speakers who have worked globally with nongovernmental organizations in international business or trade.
NICE, FRANCE — Never is there as much confetti as there is during Carnaval. Parents run up to street vendors and buy dozens of euros’ worth of silly string, confetti bags and noisemakers for their children. Most buy a few for themselves, as well. The colors, the continuous upbeat techno music and the intricate floats with characteristically dark French humor mark Nice’s 128th Carnaval celebration that began Feb. 17.