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Published by Alex Raghunandan
This past week I started my internship at the Scalabrini Refugee Center in Cape Town, South Africa. I am working …
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Free Fall

Published by Andrew Zheng
You know, I don’t think I ever really considered how transformative climbing a mountain could be. I’ve climbed two of …
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Hope In the Future

Published by Andrew Zheng
I consider myself an optimist; however, when I think of the future, I can’t help but be a bit pessimistic. …
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My Notes App

Published by Carolyn MacLeod
“Rape is not about sex. Rape is about power.” I quickly tapped this quote from an office coworker into a …
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You’re Gay? That’s Okay!

Published by Andrew Zheng
I’ve seen my fair share of the world, good and bad. So I have grown to expect everything and anything. …
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Transportation

Published by Mikhal Kidane
Public transportation generally has the reputation of being the preferred means of travel for working class commuters. Public transportation is …
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The Crypt

Published by Mumbi Kanyogo
If you walk on Long Street, past the Iziko Slave Lodge Museum and the company gardens, you will come across …
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