Why Luke Perry's Death Has Significant Impact on Us 90s Kids
byLuke Perry’s death has sparked reactions of shock and sadness, many of which stem from the fans’ emotional attachment to the hit show,…
Culture
Why Do Children Need On-Screen Diversity- Emirati Representation Efforts
bySeeing one’s self on screen is critical for children, Emirati children need enough representation for them to grow up with a sense of…
The Difference Between My Third Culture Kids and Myself
byHow different am I from my kids who were born and raised in the UAE while I was born and raised in England…
What if Messi Does Not Want a Higher Education?
byShould we always view higher education as a goal and not as a mean? And must we always adhere to the dogma that…
Looking Past The Uniforms
byLet’s look past uniforms/unified clothing and see the individuality of the individual wearing it. Around eight months ago, I moved to live in NYUAD,…
Cultural Appropriation to Cultural Appreciation
byBeing aware of cultural appropriation and changing it to cultural appreciation should be given its importance in the Middle East. The question is,…
The Year of Zayed: a Timeline of Previous Achievements and a New Year’s Resolution
byHow do we express our love and gratitude towards the father of this nation during the Year of Zayed? “Great ambitions are inspired by…
Back to School in Pink and Blue
byThe media continues to push the blue and pink agenda towards children who are easily influenced into following stereotypes. It’s the annual back to…
Does Grief Need to Look the Same for Everyone?
byFuneral traditions and the consoling days and their one size fit all approach may not work for everyone. Every beginning must have an end,…
Social Media – The New Colosseum
byToday we circulate graphic images and inhumane videos in hopes of awakening a part of the human mind that has yet to be desensitized….