OCTOBER 7, 2016
Friday Reading List for October 7, 2016. By Omkar Mahajan, Editor in Chief
THE POTENTIAL DESTRUCTION OF THE BUDDHISTS OF MES AYNAK
Editor in Chief Omkar Mahajan describes the ongoing situation pertaining to the Buddhist architecture of Mes Aynak and it's possible demolition by a Chinese Mining Company.
REVAMPING THE TOTAL SANITATION CAMPAIGN AND NGP
Daniel Firoozi discusses the magnitude of the problems from open defecation in India and ways of how sanitation can be improved.
THE ZIKA PROGNOSIS: DIAGNOSING EL SALVADOR'S UNIQUE STRUGGLE WITH ZIKA VIRUS
With Zika Virus threatening El Salvador’s unborn population, Salvadorian women are trapped between the government’s anti-natalist advisory and the country’s conservative culture. With the strong influence of the Roman Catholic Church, violent machismo culture, and illegality of abortion in all cases, do these women really have the option of heeding the government’s warning?
ÁSATRÚARFÉLAGIÐ: A NEW RELIGIOUS MOVEMENT IN ICELAND
Editor-in-Chief Omkar Mahajan explains how the ancient Norse religion is suddenly experiencing a revival in Iceland.
LOSING SCHENGEN: THE DETERIORATION OF THE EUROPEAN IDEA
As mass influxes of immigrants seek haven in European countries, free movement and the infamous Schengen agreement are threatened.
TRAGEDY OR TRIUMPH: THE DEATH OF THE "POSTER BOY"
Editor-in-Chief Omkar Mahajan discusses the recent death of Burhan Muzaffar Wani and the impact this will have on Kashmir while also exploring Kashmir's recent history.
THE REACHES OF EMPIRE: THE U.S.'S FORGOTTEN NATIONAL TERRITORIES
Staff Writer Ariana Criste discusses the forgotten national territories of the United States and how this has escaped our national consciousness.
It's Not All In Your Head: How Mental Illness Manifests Across Cultures
Staff Writer Becca Chong breaks down the barriers surrounding mental illness in various cultures
FREEDOM OF RELIGION: FAR FROM FREE
Staff Writer Lauren Lam takes a look at the unjust freedom of religion ever so promised in France and Canada.
THE UNPAYABLE DEBT: PUERTO RICO'S FISCAL CRISIS
Staff Writer Aisha Ali takes a comprehensive look at Puerto Rico's most recent fiscal crisis,
VOLUNTOURISM- HOW SUSTAINABLE IS YOUR SERVICE?
Staff Writer Rebecca Chong looks into the idea behind voluntourism--and many of issues that it brings
FOR POWER OR LOVE - TURKISH INVESTMENT IN SOMALIA
Staff Writer Aisha Ali examines Turkey's involvement and relationship in Somalia