Improvised Column

Improvised Column

October 24, 2016

Improvised Column The writer’s biggest mistake is making a deal with the publisher. Some time after the deal, the writer notices that he has become less and less enthusiastic about his writing material because

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A Word From the Wise: Seniors’ Advice to Freshmen

A Word From the Wise: Seniors’ Advice to Freshmen

October 17, 2016

A Word From the Wise: Seniors’ Advice to Freshmen BY TASNEEM AL-GHAMDI (COMD/IV) For most of us, a new role in life presents a variety of challenges and some surprises, too. Advice from someone

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On Rage and Helplessness: Lessons From an Unusual Summer, Part 2

On Rage and Helplessness: Lessons From an Unusual Summer, Part 2

October 17, 2016

On Rage and Helplessness: Lessons From an Unusual Summer, Part 2 This is the second part of a three-part column on my summer trip to my homeland Kashmir, which remains under curfew for the

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Look No Further

Look No Further

October 10, 2016

Look No Further Growing up, I had a lot of opportunities to experience the outdoors in its most raw and authentic form, and I thank the stars for being able to have those exciting

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On Leif Erikson

On Leif Erikson

October 10, 2016

On Leif Erikson My earbuds are uncomfortable and the marble digs into the backs of my knees where I sit, sprawled in front of the Bilkent library in an attempt to enjoy the biting

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A Great Week for Music

A Great Week for Music

October 10, 2016

A Great Week for Music Opeth and Marillion releasing new albums at the same time is one of those events that make me say, “What a great age to be living in.” Opeth has

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Lessons From an Unusual Summer: Part 1

Lessons From an Unusual Summer: Part 1

October 3, 2016

Lessons From an Unusual Summer: Part 1 This summer, like every other summer, I visited my homeland, Kashmir. At present, Kashmir is an unusual destination for a summer holiday—in 10 weeks of protests, almost

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What I Talk About When I Talk About Business

What I Talk About When I Talk About Business

October 3, 2016

What I Talk About When I Talk About Business I spent the last three months working at a wholesale company. It was a midscale firm that imported kitchenware products and distributed them to local

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