I’ve always loved Rosh Hashanah, but this year the celebration feels bittersweet. Unlike many other Jewish holidays, on Rosh Hashanah, we don’t dwell on the suffering of our ancestors. Instead,...

Like the average college student, I typically avoid watching cable news as much as possible. But this past Friday, I found myself sitting on the couch with my parents, eating Thanksgiving leftovers,...

Since the Hamas attacks on Israel on Oct. 7, people all over the country are expressing their opinions—or, in some cases, their disapproval of other people’s lack thereof. Statements such as “Your...

Editor's note: This piece was written in collaboration with Dania Anabtawi from The Student Life. Though the content remains largely unchanged, some minor edits have been made to reflect both papers’...

Mohammed El-Kurd, an award-winning poet and journalist, was scheduled to speak on the misrepresentation of Palestinians in the US on Oct. 26 in UVM’s Livak Ballroom, according to an event poster. On...

Students and community members gathered on the Waterman green on Oct. 19 to hold a candlelight vigil for Gaza. There were approximately 120 people in attendance, according to a UVM police officer present.  The...