Some of the most valued aspects of life, if devoid of freedom, become meaningless. Among these things are love. If one is forced into a marriage without the heart ever having the freedom to choose another,…
Historically, in just about every part of the world, those with lighter skin have been seen as more favorable and more attractive, as compared to those with darker skin. This has been especially prevalent in Asian,…
Not all Egyptians are doctors, pharmacists, engineers, or lawyers. Some of us have deviated from the dreams of our loving parents and have instead pursued careers in...other fields (We’re looking at you, Mena Massoud). As our…
Disclaimer: This piece is based on opinions and perspectives. My intention is simply to share my experiences without sugarcoating anything. I hope that this piece allows readers to understand my perspectives and mobilize them towards action.…
I remember when I was about eight or nine years old, laying in my bed, wondering what I would become when I grew up. For whatever reason, that question was paramount that night, and after going…
Every season in life has a purpose. Though people like to claim a certain season as their favourite, every season has their cons. For example, fall is beautiful because it’s not too cold, orange is omnipresent,…
Two hundred years after the birth of Christ, a middle aged man held a lecture in Alexandria, Egypt. His voice echoed through the lecture hall, “There is but one river of truth, with many streams falling…
We are the first generation of Coptic youth in the land of immigration. In our parents' eyes, we have all the necessary tools at our disposal to be happy and successful. And yet, we still find…
As a Middle Eastern Studies major and now master’s student, my world has been constructed around vacuums—that is to say, Islam exists only as Islam, Coptic Orthodoxy exists only as Coptic Orthodoxy, or nations like Egypt…
Six ways to survive the 10-hour Good Friday service with your little kids Good Friday is almost here! I personally don't feel the joy of the Feast of the Resurrection until I live through the holy…