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8 Eastern Novels Every Bibliophile Should Read

From Murakami to Roy to Xueqin, these eight novels prove the English language has no monopoly on creativity.…

September 13, 2016

In Defense of Colin Kaepernick’s Refusal to Stand

In the words of Jefferson, 'A little rebellion now and then is a good thing and as necessary in the political world as storms in the physical.'…

September 7, 2016

The Lewinsky Scandal: A Retrospective

Yasser Ali Nasser, Oxford College

Twenty years ago, Monica Lewinsky gave a blowjob. Though nobody knew it then, the act would go on to massively influence the cultural and political climate of today.…

August 21, 2016

Why History Is Better Than Your Major

Yasser Ali Nasser, Oxford College

Don’t believe me? We’ll see what the history books say.…

August 15, 2016

8 Songs That Disprove Stereotypes About Metal

Yasser Ali Nasser, Oxford College

For a genre cloaked in leather and screaming, the music is surprisingly sophisticated.…

August 5, 2016

The DNC & RNC: What the Conventions Reveal About the Parties

Yasser Ali Nasser, Oxford College

One is looking forward; one is looking back.…

August 2, 2016

British Politics, Theresa May and You

Yasser Ali Nasser, Oxford College

Why the controversy in the UK might feel like déjà vu to Americans.…

July 27, 2016

10 Essential Non-Fiction Books for Students

Yasser Ali Nasser, Oxford College

Non-fiction might seem boring, but these are the kind of books that can change your life.…

July 15, 2016

Is Democracy Broken?

Yasser Ali Nasser, Oxford College

As demagogues spring up across the world and England leaves the EU, the tyranny of the masses seems realer than ever before.…

July 5, 2016

Everything You Wanted to Know About Getting a PhD, and Then Some

Yasser Ali Nasser, Oxford College

From test taking to writing statements of purpose, here’s what you can expect from the PhD application process.…

July 2, 2016

In the Wake of Tragedy, How Soon Is Too Soon to Act?

Yasser Ali Nasser, Oxford College

Though repeated mass murders have calloused the American public, politicizing tragedy without allowing time to grieve is not the answer.…

June 23, 2016

10 Worthwhile Fantasy Series That Aren’t “Game of Thrones”

Yasser Ali Nasser, Oxford College

With the show’s finale on the horizon, here are ten other series to tide you over till season seven.…

June 17, 2016

American Student Movements Should Be Taking Notes on the French Labor Protests

Yasser Ali Nasser, Oxford College

Because no one protests like the French.…

June 10, 2016

‘X-Men Apocalypse’ Falls Just Shy of Earth-Shattering Expectations

‘X-Men Apocalypse’ Falls Shy of Earth-Shattering Expectations

Yasser Ali Nasser, Oxford College

As 'X-Men' proves, the only thing worse than a bad film is a good film that could’ve been great.…

June 3, 2016

The Historical Precedents for “Game of Thrones”

Yasser Ali Nasser, Oxford College

The greatest irony of the show that critics have called “gratuitously” violent? Most of it is based on real historical events.…

April 26, 2016

Yasser Ali Nasser, Oxford College

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Chinese Studies

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8 Eastern Novels Every Bibliophile Should Read

In Defense of Colin Kaepernick’s Refusal to Stand

The Lewinsky Scandal: A Retrospective

Why History Is Better Than Your Major

8 Songs That Disprove Stereotypes About Metal

The DNC & RNC: What the Conventions Reveal About the Parties

British Politics, Theresa May and You

10 Essential Non-Fiction Books for Students

Is Democracy Broken?

Everything You Wanted to Know About Getting a PhD, and Then Some

In the Wake of Tragedy, How Soon Is Too Soon to Act?

10 Worthwhile Fantasy Series That Aren’t “Game of Thrones”

American Student Movements Should Be Taking Notes on the French Labor Protests

‘X-Men Apocalypse’ Falls Shy of Earth-Shattering Expectations

The Historical Precedents for “Game of Thrones”

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Yasser Ali Nasser, Oxford College

Major

Chinese Studies

Social Media