"THE ONENESS OF HUMANITY": COMPASSION AND COOPERATION IN COMBATING CLIMATE CHANGE
His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet opened his “Compassion without Borders” tour with a visit to UCSD on Wednesday, April 18, 2012 by encouraging “a sense of global responsibility” in addressing the challenges of climate change. By Megha Ram, Editor-in-Chief, and David Dannecker, Staff Writer
"THE ONENESS OF HUMANITY": COMPASSION AND COOPERATION IN COMBATING CLIMATE CHANGE
His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet opened his “Compassion without Borders” tour with a visit to UCSD on Wednesday, April 18, 2012 by encouraging “a sense of global responsibility” in addressing the challenges of climate change. By Megha Ram, Editor-in-Chief, and David Dannecker, Staff Writer
A DIFFERENT LIFE
A glimpse into the Southern Sudanese Community Center of San Diego shows its many facets. By Nisha Bhakta, Staff Writer
IMPRESSIONS AND OBSERVATIONS OF THE LAND OF ISRAEL
A UCSD student’s journey through Israel and his observations about a land that represents ancient, traditional society as well as twenty-first century modernity. By David Dannecker, Staff Writer
A CONFERENCE OF COMPLACENCY
The recent nuclear summit in Seoul demonstrated the international community's complacency in the fight for disarmament. By Sebastian Brady, Staff Writer
THE PHILIPPINES: OLIGARCHIPELAGO
How have entrenched oligarchic and patrimonial systems in the Philippines prevented the creation of a truly democratic government and perpetuated unequal economic distribution? By Teresa Almeida, Contributing Writer
MORE ISN'T ALWAYS BETTER: THE CONTROVERSY OF INCREASED ACCESS TO EDUCATION IN GUATEMALA
Guatemala’s education reform system seeks to reach out to more individuals in the rural communities and offer equal education. By Harrison Gill, Contributing Writer
MORE ISN'T ALWAYS BETTER: THE CONTROVERSY OF INCREASED ACCESS TO EDUCATION IN GUATEMALA
Guatemala’s education reform system seeks to reach out to more individuals in the rural communities and offer equal education. By Harrison Gill, Contributing Writer
CONSANGUINITY AND ITS IMPLICATIONS FOR PUBLIC HEALTH IN THE ARAB WORLD
The rate of consanguinity is incredibly high in the Arab world and has led to an uncommonly high burden of genetic disease in Arab countries. By Rachel Maher, Contributing Writer
CONSANGUINITY AND ITS IMPLICATIONS FOR PUBLIC HEALTH IN THE ARAB WORLD
The rate of consanguinity is incredibly high in the Arab world and has led to an uncommonly high burden of genetic disease in Arab countries. By Rachel Maher, Contributing Writer
IMPLICATIONS OF THE CANADIAN HEALTH CARE SYSTEM FOR THE U.S.
There is not a significant increase in quality between the U.S. privatized system and Canada’s nationalized one. By Vidya Mahavadi, Staff Writer
'KONY 2012' AND THE DANGERS OF ESCALATION
Invisible Children's moral certainty doesn’t simplify the “wicked problem” of counterinsurgency. By Taylor Marvin, Staff Writer.
'KONY 2012' AND THE DANGERS OF ESCALATION
Invisible Children's moral certainty doesn’t simplify the “wicked problem” of counterinsurgency. By Taylor Marvin, Staff Writer.
THE HUMAN MEAT MARKET: AN ANALYSIS ON THE LEGALIZATION OF THE ORGAN TRADE
An examination of the social, economic and humane repercussions associated with establishing a legal organ trade. By Ishika Arora, Contributing Writer.
GUNS FOR HIRE
James Bond and Jason Bourne fight equally dramatic fights but against very opposite oppressors. By Adham Bishr, Staff Writer
GERMANY: EUROPE'S RELUCTANT SAVIOR
In recent times Germany has become a very important player in the European economy, and along with this economic power is the significant political power that it affords Germany.
GERMANY: EUROPE'S RELUCTANT SAVIOR
In recent times Germany has become a very important player in the European economy, and along with this economic power is the significant political power that it affords Germany.
NEW ANTI-ARRHYTHMIC DRUG TRIAL MAY LEAD TO PROGRESS IN SUDDEN CARDIAC ARREST RESEARCH
Experts from UCSD’s medical department begin research to fight Sudden Cardiac Arrest, a growing health problem affecting many in the United States. By Shruti Shrivastav, Staff Writer
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF US FOREIGN AID IN ACHIEVING LIBERALIZATION IN CASES OF INTERNAL CONFLICT IN THE MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA
In Algeria, high percentages of democracy and governance aid result in the increased level of liberalization. By Jodi Sanger-Weaver, Staff Writer
FROM IRAQ TO SAN DIEGO: A GLIMPSE INTO REFUGEE RESETTLEMENT IN THE U.S.
Refugees face many difficulties securing employment and successfully assimilating into their new societies. These challenges are explored through the experiences of Amer Yalda, an Iraqi refugee currently residing in San Diego. By Joe Armenta, Staff Writer