The Underlying Turf War Between Raseef and Taht Al-Shajarah
As students settle once more in the spring semester, and the temperature is at its icy peak, customers repopulate the campus’ surrounding restaurants and cafés, reigniting that cozy, wintery vibe that is so revered. That’s no different for resto/cafes like Raseef or Taht Al-Shajarah. Not too far away from each other, and not too different…
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Lebanon and Western Appraisal
“Vous êtes trop mignon,” was a phrase said to the President of France Emmanuel Macron in a TikTok during his visit to Lebanon as he was walking around Gemmayze being handed gifts and food. This is one of many TikToks that emerged during Macron’s visit but it stuck with individuals due to a woman casually…
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Shame on Eve: Why Do All Women Have OnlyFans?
The idealized, commodified version of a woman is not a woman at all, but an object for consumption and a sight to behold. This has been proved to be true throughout history, seen in renaissance paintings, 70s commercials, and Instagram comment sections. John Berger’s Ways of Seeing was written in 1972, containing expanded, albeit outdated,…
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How The Bolshevik Revolution Created the Bee Movie: An in Depth Analysis
The Bolshevik revolution is one of the greatest examples of regime changes in history. After many years of oppression and tyranny under the Tsar, the Russian people rose up and forced him out of power creating what was known as the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics. The Soviet Union was the most influential country during…
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Nature’s Most Wicked Nemesis
Self-preservation is one of the fundamental instincts of all living organisms, including humans, whose survival instinct influences their daily decisions. Nevertheless, when it comes to facing an imminent threat that might cause our extinction, such as climate change, greed seems to take over survival as the main influencer on our thoughts. In the global fight…
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Techno-Feudalism
How often do you feel the need to take a break, rest, or sleep, only to be faced with the perception that it would be a waste of time? This perception triggers self-criticism, making you feel like you’re not putting in enough effort to succeed. This response isn’t normal; it results from years of projects…
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Prolonging the Plight of the Palestinians: The Gaza Ceasefire and the Perpetual Nakba
After a tumultuous 18 months of genocide, the horrors inflicted upon the people of Gaza came to a much desired end, bringing forth a ceasefire deal with the prospects of putting an end to the bloodshed and violence. However, how hopeful can we be about the ceasefire given the Zionist occupation’s flippant disregard for playing…
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The New Middle East
Throughout the ages, the Middle East has been a hotspot in global diplomacy and politics, with every empire taking turns trying to control it due to its natural resources and strategic and economic location that made it one of the most important geopolitical regions on the globe. After the fall of the Soviet Union and…
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Resistance & Struggle in South Lebanon
The renewed fervor for Palestinian liberation has allowed for resistance discourse to take center stage, and Lebanese people have not shied away from giving their two cents as they grapple with the issue of Lebanese resistance. Some controversial deliberation has taken place since October 7, and as the Israeli aggressions against Palestinians continue to worsen,…
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