Nicole Steinberg

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Refugees International President address global refugee crisis

Michel Gabaudan, former member of the United Nations High Commission on Refugees (UNHCR), came to Georgetown to speak on the global refugee crisis.

By February 24, 2016

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Carrying On: Religion inciting inner conflict

I’ve always had a complicated relationship with religion. I grew up celebrating Christmas, but quickly learned that my parents are devout atheists. I naturally adopted their beliefs even while attending... Read more

By November 19, 2014

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Carrying On: Soccer warms bitter Russian hearts

This past weekend I witnessed the immense influence a sporting event can have on a crowd and a culture. Russians are known to be resigned and emotionally uncomplicated on the... Read more

By November 5, 2014

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Carrying On: Friendships fluctuating during college

  I stared at the couple across from me on the metro. They laughed and held hands as I guessed at the details of their relationship—how did they meet? What... Read more

By October 2, 2014

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Carrying On: Thinking outside of the lines in Russia

  It was my second day shopping for school supplies in St. Petersburg. I thumbed the thin, flimsy pages and then turned the notebook over on its spine, and inspected... Read more

By September 10, 2014

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Carrying On: Don’t stop believin’

Religion is everywhere. It’s a highly relevant topic in world history and in our lives, irrespective of our relationship with it. I learned this truth at a young age: Easter... Read more

By April 24, 2014

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Open minds necessary to resolve Russia-Ukraine conflicts

The pictures drew me in. Independence Square, the central square in Kiev, evoked flashes of post-apocalyptic video games with graffiti and fireballs from Molotov cocktails flaming in the background. I... Read more

By March 20, 2014

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Disabled artists explore social issues

Although we can’t really generalize what makes a talented artist, many assume good health and a strong mind are both prerequisites. But the Ripley Center’s new exhibit, Sustaining/Creating: A National Juried Exhibition for Emerging Artists with Disabilities, Ages 16-25, which opened on Sept. 11 and runs until Jan. 2013, works to test this hypothesis. A single corridor on the third floor of the gallery features the works of 15 artists with disabilities. The collection, as the title notes, explores the theme of sustainability. Each artist shares his or her own viewpoint on the issue, in turn prompting the viewer to reflect on societal customs and social responsibility.

By September 20, 2012