The origin of the Israel-Palestine Conflict
Roman Raies, World & Nation Editor
February 15, 2019
Filed under In Print, World & Nation
The Jubilee YouTube channel, which makes videos showcasing people from both sides of a conflict and bringing them together to have conversations, posted a video of Israelis and Palestinians. The moderator asked the question “Should Israel and Palestine be one state?” One Israeli said “I believe it s...
News in Brief
Roman Raies, World and Nation Editor
September 21, 2018
Filed under In Print, World & Nation
United States When Attorney General Jeff Sessions first recused himself from the Russia investigation in March 2017, President Trump defended him saying, “He could have stated his response more accurately, but it was clearly not intentional.” Trump has since reversed his view, saying, “I don...
US cuts funding for Palestinian refugees
Zain Hameed, Staff Writer
September 14, 2018
Filed under In Print, World & Nation
On August 31, the Trump administration cut all aid to the UNWRA, a UN agency that provides support and assistance to Palestinian refugees. “We pay the Palestinians hundreds of millions of dollars a year and get no appreciation or respect,” President Donald Trump said in a tweet. This decision...
Members of Israel/Palestine J-Term start discussion
Ben Achilles, Staff Writer
February 27, 2015
Filed under News
On Feb. 10, in the East Gallery of Founders, The Israel/Palestine January Term discussed their critical analysis of Israeli/Palestinian conflict and enticing stories from the journey abroad. Leaders Max Carter and Jonathan sat in the audience as members of the trip each spoke about what impacted them...
Letter to the Editor: Neutrality allows injustice to continue
Jordan Clark, '14, Guest Writer
February 13, 2015
Filed under Opinion
To my fellow political observers, analysts, scholars and human beings who like to know what is happening in our world: There is an increasingly apparent idea that, in order to be considered “credible” in our political analysis, we must be unbiased and/or neutral. Methodological imperialism has created...
Dialogue can solve campus controversy
Nicole Zelniker, Features Editor
February 13, 2015
Filed under Opinion, Top Stories
It’s no secret that Guilford tends to support Palestine, though there is no official position on the conflict. “As an institution, I do not think we have a set stance on the conflict,” said Faris El-Ali ’14, student success mentor and assistant coordinator of the First-Year Experience, community...
Letter to the Editor: Steven Salaita’s visit promotes division in Guilford’s community
Josh Weil, Guest Writer
February 6, 2015
Filed under Opinion
While I, some of my peers, a few Guilford faculty and staff are attempting to create a safe campus climate for all students, I am sorry to hear of a campus event that is a step backwards in our efforts to make Guilford a more inclusive and safe place for Jewish students. This event will create...
Open Hillel conference inspires national change
Nicole Zelniker & Sara Minksy, Senior Writer & Photo Editor
October 24, 2014
Filed under World & Nation
Hundreds of students flocked to Harvard University for over 50 speakers, dozens of conversations and one life-changing weekend. Together, students from schools all over the country organized the first Open Hillel conference. “There are only three Open Hillels in the country,” said Brown graduate...
