Archives - Aya Abdelrahman
SA
Open letter reflecting on the Tibet controversy
On all sides, students have been harmed and felt targeted. Moving forward, we all need to do better, including us as your student representatives.
news
Amendment support shows at Pride meeting, despite lingering concern
The amendment will appear on the ballot of the SA elections, which run today and tomorrow.
Public Health
UR artist raises public health awareness through project
In an attempt to put a face to those living with HIV or mental illness, Wheatley converses with various mental illness and HIV patients and then translates their image, thoughts, fears, and lives into small painted portraits.
Gun Violence
Students, faculty grapple with school shootings
“First of all, that’s discriminating against people with actual mental health issues, and second of all, it’s inherently racist because it’s saying that white people are not capable of just being bad.”
Syria
Don’t forget Syria
I know that we are only human and that we are programmed to get used to events as they recur. But we should always remind ourselves of what is beyond numbers, any numbers — people. Behind each number is the destruction of the hopes and dreams of thousands of people.
Dining
Plans for Rocky’s discussed at recent forum
An ice cream shop, a taco place, or a spot for snacks and appetizers were among student attendees’ answers at a forum held by Dining Services and Wilson Commons Student Activities last Thursday about the future of Rocky’s Sub Shop and Lounge.
Race
World hijab day seeks awareness
“It gives non-Muslim women a chance to be in a Muslim women’s shoes and to really feel what it’s like to wear hijab,” said former graduate student Mai Ali ‘17, who is celebrating her 15th year wearing her hijab.
