by Arden Mathieson | Nov 28, 2013 | Op-eds, Opinions
The niqab is a veil, worn by some Muslim women, that covers the whole body and provides a thin slit for the eyes. Many Muslim women state that they are not forced to wear a niqab by their fathers and brothers, and that covering up is an individual choice. Despite...
by Arden Mathieson | Oct 24, 2013 | Op-eds, Opinions
“Who would like to receive diamonds in their lifetime?” Professor CindyAnn Rose-Redwood was lecturing about the European colonization of Africa and the resulting social and environmental exploitation. Conflict diamonds are still problematic in post-colonial Africa,...