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Archive for February, 2011
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El Lozy: Drama on the Street More Resonant than on Stage
Posted on February 22, 2011 | 3 CommentsRehearsals for the new spring semester play “Menein Ageeb Elnass” (Where Do I Get the People) by Naguib Surur were delayed due to the events... -
Songs of the Revolution: Project Yourself Open Mic Concert
Posted on February 22, 2011 | 2 CommentsMore than 20 bands and individuals showcased their talent at Darb 17/18 Friday 18 in an open mic concert organized by Project Yourself. Talents included... -
A Spirit of Unity
Posted on February 22, 2011 | No CommentsMy mind is spinning. As I leave campus in the wake of the first two days of the semester, I can’t believe the way I,... -
Those Who Know Egyptians
Posted on February 22, 2011 | No CommentsThis is the story of an Egyptian abroad, who lived and witnessed the change from the outside. Although I am pretty sure that everyone who... -
A Londoner in Cairo
Posted on February 22, 2011 | No CommentsWhen first asked to write a few words about my experiences in Egypt since Jan. 25, I was hesitant. As a foreigner, an outsider, it... -
The Simple Side of Everything
Posted on February 22, 2011 | No CommentsAs the events of the past three weeks unfurled, hardly anyone could discuss anything but the revolution. Whether it is laughing over the latest Mubarak... -
Hypocrisy: AUC Should Get its Priorities Straight
Posted on February 22, 2011 | 2 CommentsAs an institution that prides itself on spreading the values of democracy in a region where people often need to think twice before posting a... -
#Jan25: The Power of Social Media
Posted on February 22, 2011 | 2 CommentsMuch has been made of the role of social media in the Jan. 25 revolution and in the lives of Egyptians in general. The subject... -
“This is Going to be a Huge Boost for Egypt,” says Anderson
Posted on February 22, 2011 | 3 CommentsWith over 1,000 people arrested, 3,000 people injured and at least 300 deaths, the Egyptian revolution finally achieved what it set out to do, with... -
“I Don’t Think So!” Rhetoric Instructor Views AUC’s Role as too Passive
Posted on February 22, 2011 | 2 CommentsNot everyone seems to be in agreement that the American University in Cairo had a large role to play in the Jan. 25 uprising. “The...