Blogging from Israel: Land Day
Today is Land Day. What was supposed to be a non-violent “Global March to Jerusalem” has already turned ugly in the past couple hours. As I sit at my desk looking out the window, I can see smoke billowing out from the neighborhood next to mine. The sound of helicopters can be heard even from...
“I have the right to be treated with respect and dignity”
My fellow students, STOP CALLING ME A FAGGOT It’s a simple concept, really. I would like to feel safe and comfortable on a campus where I pay just as much as you do to attend. I respect your personal political and religious beliefs. In fact, I love it when people stand up for what they...
Blogging from Israel: The Arab-Israeli Conflict
It sounded like gunfire, but we weren’t entirely sure. We ran out of an old church on Mt. Olives and were confronted with something none of us had ever seen before: a riot. What we had thought to be the sound of gunfire was actually fireworks, in addition to rocks, being thrown by 10 to...
Blogging from Israel: Facing Cultural Difference and a Little Thing Called “Chutzpah”
It’s been nearly a month, and I feel like I am finally adjusting to Israel. As I become familiar with Israeli’s different cultural habits, I find myself enjoying my experience here even more. When I first entered the country, the stark differences began to stand out more and more. Although Israel is one of the...
Editorial: Byington’s team
In the long line of maroon that demarcates the boundaries of John Kresse Court, there is one spot, maybe 18 inches square, that has been ground almost white. This is Bobby’s spot. This is the spot where College of Charleston head coach Bobby Cremins has stood for more than five seasons, coaching, cajoling, contemplating, as...
Blogging from Israel: Lost in the Old City (Day One)
I hate to say it, but I did exactly what I was warned not to do the first day I arrived in Israel. Although this is my first time studying abroad in the country, I have been here twice before. Even if you’ve never been, I’m sure you’ve heard the warnings: “Be safe, stay away...
Things you might not know about study abroad: Latin American edition
We’ve all heard the canned, after-school special reasons to study abroad: you’ll make new friends, your life will change, you’ll never be the same. Cheesy as all that is, it actually is true. But living your life in another country means living ALL of your life, every day things included. Here are a few things you might not...
Support your school, by skipping class
I’m sorry, Prof. Zaubi. I won’t be in your Spanish class on Tuesday morning. For the good of the College of Charleston, I’m skipping class to go to a basketball game. On Tuesday morning, the College of Charleston’s men’s basketball team will be playing the Morehead State Eagles. At 8 a.m. The game is part...
The ramifications of poor leadership
The actions of the Student Government Association in the past week have been disturbing. As a result, it has become impossible to see the organization performing in any legitimate way that serves the best interest of the student body this year. The members of the Executive Board have mounted an ouster of their leader, Ross...
Recent Comments