Winding Down PublishedJuly 19, 2017 by Srinath Soundararajan As the final days of DukeEngage-Miami begin to wind down, I am once again drawn to reflect on my thoughts … Read more
Meant to Be PublishedJuly 10, 2017 by Sanjidah Ahmed “I’m going back home. I couldn’t forgive myself if my mother passed away without me there.” “I’ve just accepted … Read more
Blinded from Reality PublishedJuly 09, 2017 by Srinath Soundararajan American flags waving everywhere. Patriotic music playing from the speakers of food trucks parked on the grass. People everywhere standing, … Read more
Immigration Unraveled PublishedJuly 03, 2017 by Srinath Soundararajan This week, I got the opportunity to become more involved with the Help Desk at the Immigration Court. The purpose … Read more
Helping PublishedJune 26, 2017 by Sanjidah Ahmed Immigration Court is simultaneously much less dramatic and much more intimidating than I could have ever imagined. Standing at the … Read more
Para adelante, siempre para adelante PublishedJune 26, 2017 by Jose San Martin “Nos trataron de enterrar, pero lo que no saben es que somos semillas.” My mom once told me this when … Read more
Getting Into A Rhythm PublishedJune 18, 2017 by Srinath Soundararajan After almost two weeks of gloom and rain, the sun has finally re-emerged from behind its veil of clouds this … Read more
Welcome to America PublishedJune 18, 2017 by Sanjidah Ahmed “Are you from Iraq or Kuwait or…” I’m from Kansas, but that doesn’t matter. When someone asks me where I’m … Read more
Member of the Jury: Burden, Duty, or Privilege? PublishedJune 18, 2017 by Bella Rivera Today, I was surprised, but not necessarily disappointed, to see that Michelle Carter was found guilty of the involuntary manslaughter … Read more
“I am my own muse, the subject I know best.” -Frida Kahlo PublishedJune 18, 2017 by Jose San Martin Another week down, another week closer to going home, another week filled with self-evaluations. There is a lot I want … Read more