Morsi needs support from the US, world
Questions surround Egypt’s new president, but the fledgling democracy deserves optimism.
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Egypt shows the need for NGO activism
The same dangers associated with activism abroad make the work of activists important.
Students say social media aided revolts
The Office of International Services hosted a panel with four Middle Eastern students.
U.S. actions in Middle East inconsistent
In dealing with foreign protests, United States is caught between standing by ideals or reality.
Libyan protests wage on
Hundreds die in Libyan protests and with a stubborn dictator there seems to be no end in sight.
Egyptians have not won the battle yet
It took the people of Egypt 18 days to unseat their former leader, autocratic President Hosni Mubarak, but it will take many more before the protestors get what they want: a true democracy. The Egyptian revolution has just begun and many questions remain unanswered. Led by no one in particular, organized through social media sites […]
Mubarak steps down leaving Egypt without a leader
Egyptians rejoiced after Hosni Mubarak stepped down, but who'll lead the nation now?
Mubarak maintains that he will not step down early
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak declared Thursday in the wake of increasing pressure that he had transferred all effective powers of the presidency to Vice President Omar Suleiman. However, Mubarak maintained his previous position that he will not step down until his term officially ends in September. Earlier reports had indicated that Mubarak would indeed be […]
Speaking out
Students who protested in front of Tommy Trojan yesterday chanted “Hey, Hey! Ho, Ho! Mubarak has got to go!” Tim McNally, a senior majoring in international relations, said he was rallying for his friends in Cairo. “I am here in support of the Egyptian people and their efforts to overthrow tyranny and realize freedom,” McNally […]
Blaming journalists is no solution to the Egypt crisis
Intimidation of reporters in Egypt impedes the public’s right to access the truth.