Palestine
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Beneath Olive Trees
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In the land where olive trees once stood tall,There is nothing left at all. A tapestry of hope and sorrow weaves,Lives and land are being stolen by thieves. Streets that used to be filled with laughter, are now shadowed with pain,Stories of courage, like whispers of rain. Children running with tears in their eyes,Hanging on…
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Non-profit works to bring Palestinian students to Canada
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A Canadian non-profit organization called Palestine Students and Scholars At Risk (PSSAR) is helping Palestinian students and scholars worldwide pursue post-secondary opportunities in Canada. The organization was established in 2024 by professionals and academics after six months of military assault from Israel where at least 60 per cent of educational facilities, including 13 public libraries,…
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Students rally for Palestine in the quad
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Unified Unidentified brings together students and inspires community for victims of war in Gaza On Feb. 13, students gathered in the quad on Laurier’s Waterloo campus for a rally for Palestine, which was organized by student coalition, Unified Undefined. Unified Undefined is a volunteer group that is focused on “building bridges between local post-secondary institutions…
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ICJ judges make ruling in South Africa genocide trial against Israel
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This article is cross-posted from The Sputnik On Dec. 29, 2023, South Africa filed a case against Israel and brought forth genocide allegations to the International Court of Justice at the Peace Palace in The Hague, Netherlands. By Jan. 26, the ruling was decided. After weeks of statements, documents and other evidence presented to the…
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Students react to universities’ stance on the Israel-Hamas war
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This article is cross-posted from The Sputnik After over 100 days of relentless carpet bombing and violent ground invasions throughout all of Gaza and the West Bank, institutions, national governments and communities around the world are now beginning to challenge Israel’s assault on Palestinian civilians. But many post-secondary students across Ontario do not feel that…
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New culture club hosts Panel for Palestine
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This article is cross-posted with The Sputnik For the last 12 weeks, there have been numerous demonstrations, vigils and charitable events in support of Palestinian civilians who are being targeted, murdered and forcefully displaced from their homes in Gaza and the West Bank. This week, South Africa brings genocide allegations against Israel at the International…
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Palestinian organization, Sporas, to host Land Day event in Waterloo
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On March 11, Sporas is hosting Land Day, which is a day for the Waterloo community to celebrate Palestinian heritage through educational speakers, food, music, poetry and folklore. Sporas was originally started in April 2022 by a fourth-year Laurier student who was completing her major in global studies and social entrepreneurship with a specialization in…
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Hidden truths of the Middle East
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Instead of going to the beach and sipping on piña coladas this past December break, I got on a 12-hour flight to the Middle East with one focus: educating myself on the Israeli-Arab conflict. I drove a dune-buggy along the Israeli-Syrian border, riding through the ruins and rubble that was the Syrian army’s headquarters up…
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Singles to kick off the new semester in style
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Brand New by Ben Rector What better way to kick off a new semester than with a song by the same name? “Brand New” is the title track of Ben Rector’s latest and most popular album. This Nashville-based artist who has been described by Billboard as a “gimmick-free pop nobody” has gained some notoriety with…
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